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On the April 27, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Moon Knight Episode 5 “Asylum” In The Spoiler Room: Moon Knight Episode 5 “Asylum” Feedback  Brief reactionsMoon Knight Takes A Gut Wrenching, Emotional Turn In Latest Episode, 'Asylum' BreakdownMoon Knight And The Rules Of The Egyptian Afterlife, Explained How The New Episode Of Moon Knight Connects To Black Panther How Moon Knight Episode 5 Gets Around The Superhero Origin Story Problem The Classic Moon Knight Villain Referenced In The Latest Episode Speculation    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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Apr 202233min

On the April 26, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson brings you an update from CinemaCon 2022, recapping what he saw at the Sony and Neon panels and teasing what’s to come.   Opening Banter:    In The News:  Bullet Train Footage Reaction: We Saw The Bloody, Banter-Filled First Reel Of The Brad Pitt Action Flick [CinemaCon 2022] The Woman King Footage Reaction: Viola Davis Gets Badass With Blades As An African Warrior Where The Crawdads Sing Footage Reaction: Nicholas Sparks Meets Big Little Lies [CinemaCon 2022] Sony Expands Their Corner Of The Marvel Universe With El Muerto Movie Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Footage Reaction: We Saw The First 15 Minutes Of The Must-See Sequel [CinemaCon 2022] Crimes Of The Future Footage Reaction: David Cronenberg Returns To Body Horror [CinemaCon 2022] Moonage Daydream Footage Reaction: The David Bowie Doc Is A 'Sonic And Visual Extravaganza' [CinemaCon 2022] 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Apr 202226min

On the April 25, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Disney hand-drawn animation.   In The News:  Ryan: The Northman And Massive Talent Made For A Discouraging Weekend At The Box OfficeWhy did these movies not meet expectations?  Is there a silver lining to any of this?  Everything Everywhere All At Once And Lost City Were Bright Spots At The Weekend Box Office Peter (OG DEBOPRIYAA DUTTA): Ewan McGregor Was 'Truly Frightened' While Acting Opposite Darth Vader For The First TimeDoes this tell us anything? Ryan (OG Joshua Meyer): The Lord Of The Rings TV Show Cost Amazon $465 Million (Or One Jeffrey Bezos Mega-Yacht)Could Amazon have spent this money elsewhere?  What happens if the show doesn’t perform well?  Peter (OG Ben Silverado): Disney+ Docuseries Sketchbook Will Herald The Studio's Return To 2D Hand-Drawn Animation 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Apr 202236min

On the April 22, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by news writer Ryan Scott to talk about Netflix’s terrible week, and what the future of entertainment might look like.   Opening Banter:    In The News:  Netflix Lost $54 Billion Overnight Netflix Reportedly Spent $30 Million Per Episode On Stranger Things Season 4 HBO's House Of The Dragon Cost Far Less Per Episode Than Stranger Things 4 Netflix Seems Like It Will Finally Crack Down On Password Sharing Netflix May Launch Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers For Lower Monthly Fees   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Apr 202233min

On the April 21, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer Ryan Scott to talk about his early reaction to “Lightyear” footage. In Our Feature Presentation: Ryan talks about his Lightyear press day. What was the press day like?Lightyear Filmmakers Pull Back The Curtain On Turning Buzz Into A Sci-Fi Action Hero Lightyear Director Angus MacLane And Producer Galyn Susman On Taking Buzz Beyond Toy Story [Interview] Reaction to footageLightyear Isn't Pixar Making More Toy Story, It's Pixar Doing A Classic Sci-Fi Adventure Flick [Footage Reaction] The approachWhy Chris Evans Was Cast As The New Buzz Lightyear Star Wars Peter has questions The rules of the universe Time traveling Braided hair Lightyear Filmmakers On Restoring The Film's Lesbian Kiss Everything To Know About Zurg, Voiced By James Brolin, In Pixar's Lightyear Lightyear Filmmakers On The Importance Of The Theatrical Experience For The Movie   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Apr 202232min

On the April 20, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Moon Knight episode 4 “The Tomb” [embed=​​] Opening Banter:    In The Spoiler Room: Moon Knight episode 4 “The Tomb” Feedback  Brief reactionsMoon Knight Episode 4 Gets Real Trippy, Man Moon Knight Understands The Basic Appeal Of People Solving Puzzles In Tombs BreakdownLet's Talk About Who Was Inside That Sarcophagus In Moon Knight Episode 4 The Moon Knight Comic Run That Inspired Episode 4 Breaking Down The Most Important Moment In Moon Knight Episode 4 Moon Knight Episode 4's Big Twist Is A Classic TV Trope Who Is The Character Revealed In Moon Knight Episode 4's Final Moments?  Speculation     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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Apr 202247min

On the April 19, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to discuss the latest film and TV news, including a new “Star Wars” game, more “Dungeons & Dragons,” Aldrich Killian’s possible return to the MCU, the only way Liam Neeson would return to “Star Wars,” and the unfortunate death of a project we were anticipating.    Opening Banter:    In The News:  (OG Ryan) A New Star Wars Game Is On The Way From Skydance And Lucasfilm Games (OG Debopriyaa) Liam Neeson Would Return To The Role Of Qui-Gon Jinn, Under One Condition (OG Jeremy) Iron Man 3's Guy Pearce Would Be 'Very Much Interested' In Coming Back To The MCU (OG Joshua Meyer) Karyn Kusama's Dracula Feature Mina Harker Has Been Staked   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Apr 202212min

On the April 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including our reactions to the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and what the box office for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore might mean for the franchise. In The News:  Ryan: The Batman Glides Past $750 Million At The Global Box Office Ryan: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Eyes $40 Million Opening Weekend, A New Series Low Ryan: Fantastic Beasts 4 Uncertain As Warner Bros. Navigates J.K. Rowling, Ezra Miller ControversiesWill Warner Bros make more Fantastic Beast movies? Is Harry Potter dead as a film/tv franchise? What would the pivot be? Reaction: Thor: Love And Thunder Trailer: Natalie Portman's The Thor Now, DogThor: Love And Thunder Official Synopsis Promises Love, Thunder, And A Serial Killer Of Gods Thor: Love And Thunder Trailer Breakdown: A Hero No More Why transformation Sweet Child of Mine Skeleton Thor as a Guardian Thor and Korg Space goats Olympus, the home of Zeus? Blue-haired woman? Valkyrie Jane Foster returns ... as The Mighty Thor!   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Apr 202231min