Attack the Block 2, F9 Reactions, Amazon Buying MGM, and More

On the May 18, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Amazon buying MGM, Attack the Block 2, F9 early buzz, the new Pet Semetary film, and Zack Snyder’s abandoned 300 sequel. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: Amazon is Deep Into Negotiating a Deal to Buy MGM for $9 Billion Chris: ‘Attack the Block 2’ Finally Happening, Star John Boyega and Director Joe Cornish Both Returning Brad: ‘F9’ Early Buzz: This Sequel is the Biggest and Most Bombastic ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie Yet Chris: New ‘Pet Semetary’ Movie Being Directed by Lindsey Beer, and It Might Not Be a Prequel After All Chris: Zack Snyder Wrote a ‘300’ Sequel That Turned Into a Movie About Alexander the Great, But Warner Bros. Turned It Down Also mentioned: All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@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 our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy