RIP William Friedkin, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Talk 2 Me, and More

On the August 15, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.Opening Banter: Ben is back!In The News:Strike updateThe Emmys Move From September To January Due To The Hollywood StrikesWilliam Friedkin, Oscar-Winning Director Of The Exorcist, Dead At 87How The Exorcist Became The Most Respected Horror Movie Of All Time (And A Box Office Smash Hit)Turner Classic Movies Will Honor Director William Friedkin With A Two-Night Cinematic TributeNo, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Despite Gal Gadot's Claims OtherwiseIt Sounds Like Sydney Sweeney Could Be A Key Spider-Person In Madame WebTalk To Me Sequel In The Works As A24 Leans Into Their Second Horror Franchise“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Box Office Report:Barbie And Oppenheimer Are King And Queen Of The Box Office Again This WeekendBarbie Passes $500 Million At The Domestic Box Office, Enters Top 25 All-TimeChristopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Passes Interstellar At The Box Office – Is Inception Next?TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Oozes Past Meg 2: The Trench At The Box OfficeMeg 2: The Trench Has A Monster Debut At The Global Box OfficeThe Last Voyage Of The Demeter Sails Into A Doomed Opening Weekend At The Box OfficeUniversal Had Two Different Dracula Movies Flop At The Box Office This YearRise Of The Beasts Is Officially The Lowest-Grossing Live-Action Transformers Movie EverAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air.Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy