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On the March 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Comic-Con 2021, some Star Wars casting, a Silent Night Deadly Night reboot, and the future of theatrical release windows. Then they jump into the mailbag to answer a listener question. Opening Banter:  In The News: (Chris) San Diego Comic-Con Will Remain Virtual For 2021 (Ben) ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Casts ‘Game of Thrones’ Veteran Indira Varma (Chris) ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Reboot Coming Down the Chimney in 2022 (Jacob, OG Brad) Disney CEO Bob Chapek Thinks Shorter Theatrical Windows May Be Here to Stay   In the Mailbag: Hi /Film Daily Cast! Enjoyed hearing your recs for Cult Classics as well as your highlight on Black shows/creators! For an upcoming Mailbag Question, I was just listening to the mailbag ep for the Slashfilm Cast (w/David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata) and they briefly discussed some two-hander films. Can you guys list or recommend any favorite two-handers? Thanks, Leanne R.Ben: Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy Chris:  The Lighthouse Jacob: Locke, Moon, Gravity, Antichrist   Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Mar 202125min

On the March 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelisa to discuss the latest film and tv news, including the Golden Globes winners, Superman Reboot, Doctor Strange 2, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Terminator & More. Opening Banter:  In The News: Brad: 2021 Golden Globes Winners: ‘Nomadland’, ‘The Crown’, ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’, ‘Ted Lasso’ & More Take Big AwardsHow was the show? Who were the big winners? Who were the big losers? Chris: ‘Superman’ Reboot Coming From Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and Producer J.J. AbramsWho should play superman? Brad (og HT): Ryan Coogler Once Pitched a ‘Coming to America’ Sequel to Eddie Murphy Ben: Bruce Campbell Heavily Implies That He’s in ‘Doctor Strange 2’What role might Campbell play? Ben: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Ending to Feature a “Massive Cliffhanger”Will we ever get the sequel? Chris: ‘Terminator’ Anime Series Headed to Netflix With ‘The Batman’ Writer Mattson TomlinWhat will this be about?   Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Mar 202127min

On the February 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about WandaVision Episode 8 “Previously On.” Opening Banter:  In The Spoiler Room: WandaVision Episode 8 “Previously On” FeedbackWandaVision takes visual influence from Contact Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation    Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Feb 20211h 12min

On the February 25, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a slew of updates about Paramount+ ranging from pricing info to original content and more. Opening Banter:  In The News: (Ben) Paramount+ TV Shows: ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Fatal Attraction’, and More Are Becoming Streaming Series (Chris) ‘Halo’ TV Series Moves From Showtime to Paramount+ (Chris) ‘Paranormal Activity’ Sequel and New ‘Pet Semetary’ Prequel Headed Straight to Paramount+ (Brad) ‘Mission: Impossible 7’, ‘A Quiet Place Part II’, and More Will Stream on Paramount+ 45 Days After Theatrical Debut (HT) Paramount+ Subscription Price Will Cost Less Than CBS All Access, But With a Catch (HT) Nickelodeon Launches Avatar Studios, Dedicated to Expanding the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Universe   Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Feb 202132min

On the February 24, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the title for Spider-Man 3, David Fincher’s next movie, some Disney+ release dates, and a couple of cool Netflix projects. We also answer a couple of mailbag questions. Opening Banter: There seems to be a problem with iTunes/Podbean.   In The News: (Brad) ‘Spider-Man 3’ Has Officially Been Titled ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (Chris) ‘The Killer’ Will Reunite David Fincher with ‘Seven’ Writer Andrew Kevin Walker for Netflix Thriller Starring Michael Fassbender Two more cool Netflix projects(Chris) ‘The Bluff’ Will Be a Netflix Pirate Movie Starring Zoe Saldana (Chris) ‘Gordon Hemingway & the Realm of Cthulhu’ Coming to Netflix from Director Stefon Bristol and Producer Spike Lee (HT) Disney+ Reveals Release Dates for ‘Loki’, ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’, ‘Monsters at Work’, and More In The Mailbag: If I can only watch a handful of Godzilla and/or Kong movies in preparation for Godzilla vs. Kong, which ones should I watch? Craig from Albany, NYSorry Craig, we have no idea! Podcast listener here; was wondering if you guys could do a segment highlighting /suggesting movies or shows from Black creators or highlighting Black talent for black history month? Best, Brittany from OC, CaliforniaBen - If Beale Street Could Talk, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, When They See Us Chris – Pretty much anything Spike Lee has made. Just go watch all of it, right now.  Brad - One Night in Miami, Selma, Good Hair Jacob - Moonlight, Get Out, Love and Basketball, Baadasssss! HT - Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Blindspotting, Black Dynamite Twitter user LandoRocks asked us to define what constitutes a cult classic and list some of our favorites.Ben - MacGruber, Wet Hot American Summer, Donnie Darko Jacob - StarCrash, Clue, Miami Connection, Darkman, The Astrologer Chris - Barb & Star (yes, I know it’s new, but it will absolutely be a cult classic), anything from John Waters, anything from David Lynch, Under the Silver Lake/Southland Tales, A Cure for Wellness, Miami Vice, Road House.  Brad - Clerks, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Office Space, They Came Together HT - Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Stephen Chow movies   Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Feb 20211h 1min

On the February 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Disney’s Magic Kingdom TV universe, a Blue Beetle movie, The Great Gatsby animated movie, and an Easy Rawlins TV show. Opening Banter:    In The News: (HT) A Magic Kingdom TV Universe is in the Works at Disney+ from ‘Battlestar Galactica’s Ron Moore (Chris) ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie Coming from ‘Charm City Kings’ Director Angel Manuel Soto, Will Introduce First Latino Lead to the DC Movie Universe (HT) ‘The Great Gatsby’ is Becoming an Animated Movie Now (Chris) Easy Rawlins TV Series Being Developed by Walter Mosely and Amblin Television   Other Articles Mentioned: Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned   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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Feb 202123min

On the February 22, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including DC’s new Supergirl, Edgar Wright’s latest project, a Twisted Metal TV series, the Train to Busan remake, and Gareth Evans’ next movie. Opening Banter:    In The News: (HT) Sasha Calle Joins ‘The Flash’ as the DC Film Universe’s Supergirl (Chris) Edgar Wright Directing New ‘The Running Man’ Movie Based on the Stephen King Novel (Brad) ‘Twisted Metal’ Video Game is Becoming a TV Series from ‘Deadpool’ Duo, ‘Cobra Kai’ Writer, and Will Arnett (Chris) ‘Train to Busan’ Remake Will Be Directed By ‘The Night Comes For Us’ Filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto (Chris) ‘Havoc’: ‘The Raid’ Director Gareth Evans’ Crime Thriller Starring Tom Hardy Heads to Netflix   Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Feb 202120min

On the February 19, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta  is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler filled discussion about WandaVision Episode 7 “Breaking The Fourth Wall”. Opening Banter: Brad is back and snapped and made half of the hosts disappear. Peter is recording from a location outside of his normal closet studio, so he might not sound as good.   In The Spoiler Room: WandaVision Episode 7 “Breaking The Fourth Wall” Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation    Other Articles 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 iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Feb 20211h 2min