Tower of Terror Movie, Spielberg Nixes a Jaws Reboot, Fast & Furious Beef, and More
On the June 24, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a Jaws reboot, a Tower of Terror movie, Jerry Seinfeld’s newest film, and the reigniting of the Vin Diesel/Dwayne Johnson beef. Opening Banter: In The News: Chris: Universal Approached Steven Spielberg About a ‘Jaws’ Reboot, And He Rightfully Said No Ben: The Vin Diesel/Dwayne Johnson Feud Reignites As Diesel Takes Credit for Johnson’s Acting Chris: ‘Tower of Terror’ Movie in the Works at Disney with Scarlett Johansson Set to Star Ben: Jerry Seinfeld is Making a Movie About Pop-Tarts for Netflix, and No, This Headline is Not a Joke 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
24 Jun 202120min
Spoiler Discussion: Loki Episode 3 "Lamentis"
On the June 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler filled discussion about Loki Episode 3 "Lamentis". Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: Loki Episode 3 "Lamentis" Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown7 ‘Loki’ Episode 3 Easter Eggs and What They Could Mean for the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘Loki’ Just Confirmed a Key Part of Loki’s Sexuality and It Has the Lighting to Prove It ‘Loki’ Revealed a Game-Changing Detail About the Time Variance Authority, So Let’s Talk About It Speculation Quantum City in Ant-Man and the Wasp 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
23 Jun 20211h 2min
What You Need to Know About 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'
On the June 22, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Opening Banter: In The News: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Will Continue the Franchise, Explore ‘Beast Wars’ Characters ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Reveals Details on Human Characters Played By Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Will Feature Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, and a Few Female Robots ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Wants to Tap Back Into the Heart of the Franchise 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
22 Jun 202111min
Marvel Characters That Deserve Their Own Prequel Movies, Steven Spielberg, Black Widow & F9
On the June 21, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Marvel Characters That Deserve Their Own Prequel Movies, Steven Spielberg, Black Widow and F9. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Signs Deal With Netflix; Will Still Release Films Theatrically Through Universal Brad: ‘Black Widow’ Star David Harbour Wants Red Guardian vs. Captain America Origin Story Ben: Han’s ‘F9’ Return Was So Secret That Sung Kang Didn’t Even Tell His Wife Brad (og HT): Could More Marvel Superheroes Get the ‘Black Widow’ Prequel Treatment? Kevin Feige Weighs InWhich Marvel heroes could they do? 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
21 Jun 202127min
Water Cooler: Black Widow, Lucas, In The Heights, Bo Burnham’s Inside, Enter the Dragon, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, VelociCoaster
On the June 18, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Jacob and Chris arent here this week. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to Orlando Florida for the grand opening of the VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. It was an experience going from mask-mandated California to Maskless Florida, including some interesting Uber rides. Oh and did I mention it was really really hot? What we’ve been Reading:Hoai-Tran read Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, is reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, is distraught at having caught up with the Haikyu!! anime and has been reading the manga but it’s not the same. Brad started reading Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Hoai-Tran watched Black Widow. Peter, Hoai-Tran, Brad, and Ben watched Luca. Peter, Brad, and Ben watched In The Heights. Hoai-Tran and Ben watched Bo Burnham’s Inside. Hoai-Tran watched Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down and Zola. Ben watched Enter the Dragon and Foreign Correspondent. Brad watched The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Jimmy Dean’s Breakfast Nuggets, Barq’s Root Beer Float Push-Ups, Lucky Charms Marshmallow Clusters cereal. 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
18 Jun 20211h 12min
Black Widow Early Reactions, UFOs, John Wick 4, and More
On the June 17, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Black Widow early buzz, Pixar’s plan to go back to theatrical releases, John Wick 4, V/H/S/94, and a UFO docu-series from J.J. Abrams. Opening Banter: In The News: HT: ‘Black Widow’ Early Buzz: Marvel Delivers on Action, Florence Pugh Hailed as MVP Chris: Pixar Plans to Go Back to Theatrical Releases with 2022’s ‘Turning Red’ Ben: ‘John Wick 4’ Adds Another Certified Badass with Hiroyuki Sanada Chris: ‘V/H/S/94’ Will Resurrect the Found Footage Horror Franchise on Shudder This Year Chris: J.J. Abrams and Showtime Will Solve This UFO Thing Once and For All With a New Docu-Series 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
17 Jun 202122min
Spoiler Discussion: Loki Episode 2 “The Variant”.
On the June 16, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about Loki episode 2 “The Variant”. Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: Loki Episode 2 “The Variant” FeedbackDisney+ Moves Its Original Series Releases to Wednesdays After ‘Loki’ Was Biggest Debut Yet Brief reactions Breakdown11 ‘Loki’ Episode 2 Easter Eggs and What They Could Mean for the Marvel Cinematic Universe What’s Up With Josta Soda, the Bizarre Drink of Choice for the TVA in ‘Loki’? Speculation Let’s Talk About the Big Bad ‘Loki’ Variant and What It Means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe The ‘Loki’ Credits May Have Accidentally Revealed a Pretty Big Spoiler ‘Loki’ Star Tom Hiddleston Discusses Sophia Di Martino’s Surprising and Mysterious Series Debut 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
16 Jun 20211h 10min
Vin Diesel Joins 'Avatar' Sequels? And Interview With 'Fast 9' Director Justin Lin
On the June 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Vin Diesel possibly joining the Avatar sequels and in Our Feature Presentation, /Film writer Hoai-Tran Bui interviews F9 director Justin Lin. In The News: Brad: Vin Diesel, a Terrible Liar, Essentially Confirms He’ll Appear in the ‘Avatar’ Sequels In Our Feature Presentation: ‘F9’ Director Justin Lin on Returning to the Series and How You Top a Rocket Car [Interview] 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
15 Jun 202120min
