Coronavirus Cancelations, Last of Us TV Series, & Scream 5
On the March 13, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Coronavirus cancelations, a Last of Us tv series, and Scream 5. Opening Banter: Ben talks about his Hamilton situation. In The News: Chris: ‘Mulan’, ‘The New Mutants’, and ‘Antlers’ Release Dates Delayed Due to Coronavirus Ben: Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Walt Disney World to Temporarily Close Due to Coronavirus [Updated] Ben: Universal Studios Hollywood is Closing Because of the Coronavirus Ben: Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ Halts Production as Director Destin Daniel Crettin Self-Isolates Ben: HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ TV Show Hires Composer Gustavo Santaolalla, Who Created the Video Game’s Score Chris: ‘Scream 5’ Coming From ‘Ready or Not’ Directors Other Articles Mentioned: Hollywood Coronavirus Cancellations: A List of Film, TV, and Entertainment Events Impacted By Pandemic Artist Daniel Danger’s post-apocalyptic Disney World print 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 iTunes, 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. 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
13 Mar 202025min
Water Cooler: Disney World, Devs, Bloodshot, Onward, The Hunt, Better Call Saul, Overlord, The Way Back, The Invisible Man, Incident in a Ghostland
On the March 12, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Coronavirus updates. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter traveled to Florida for the opening of the new ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios and to eat all the things at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival (see video 1 and video 2 here). What we’ve been Reading:Jacob is deep into Nobody Does It Better and wants to give it an additional recommendation. Ben read Simon Rich’s Hits & Misses. What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Ben saw Mulan. Peter and Chris saw Devs. Brad and Jacob saw Onward. Chris and Ben saw The Hunt. Peter and Chris have been watching Better Call Saul. Jacob watched Incident in a Ghostland and Dr. Giggles. Chris saw Birds of Prey, Charlie’s Angels, and Bloodshot. Ben watched Overlord, finished McMillions, and wrapped up season 3 of his Breaking Bad rewatch. Hoai-Tran saw The Way Back, The Invisible Man, My Spy, Gilda, started watching High Fidelity. What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Starburst Yogurt, Twix Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar, Dr Pepper & Cream Soda What we’ve been Playing: 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 iTunes, 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. 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
12 Mar 20201h 5min
Avengers Campus in Disneyland, Dracula, Spider-Man, Song of the South
On the March 11, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta 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 Dracula, Spider-Man, Song of the South and Disneyland’s plans for Avengers Campus. In The News: Chris: ‘Dracula’ Reboot Coming From Jason Blum and Director Karyn Kusama HT: Untitled Spider-Man Spin-Off in the Works With ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Writer Roberto Orci Chris: ‘Song of the South’ Will Never Be On Disney+, Bob Iger Confirms HT: Disney Halts ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Shoot in Prague Over Coronavirus Concerns HT: ‘Loki’ Disney+ Series Casts Oscar Nominee and ‘Star Wars’ Actor Richard E. Grant Chris and HT can say their goodbyes and Peter and Brad will talk Disneyland Avengers Brad (og HT): Avengers Campus Will Officially Open in Disneyland in July 2020 Brad: Disney’s Avengers Campus Details: Spider-Man Ride, Doctor Strange’s Sanctum, Pym Test Kitchen & MoreOverview of the different neighborhoods Web Slinger Spider-man merch Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Taskmaster’s Stunt Show and Dora Milaje Training Story-Driven Character Meetings Brad: Avengers Campus Will Offer Pym Particle Eats and Terran Treats Inspired by ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’Pyms Test Kitchen The Shawarma Palace Terran Treats 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 iTunes, 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. 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
11 Mar 202041min
Mulan, Paramount Presents, Coronavirus, Halloween Horror Nights, Quibi & Thor: Love and Thunder
On the March 10, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, writer Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Mulan, Paramount Presents, Coronavirus, Halloween Horror Nights, Quibi and Thor: Love and Thunder. Opening Banter: In The News: HT: ‘Mulan’ Early Buzz: One of the Best Disney Live-Action Remakes Yet HT: Why People Are Calling to #BoycottMulan, and What it Has to Do With the Hong Kong Protests Chris: Paramount Launching Paramount Presents, a Banner for Speciality Blu-ray Releases and Theatrical Re-Releases HT: Coronavirus Update: ‘Peter Rabbit 2’ Delayed Until August, Game Shows Filming Without Audiences, and More Chris: Halloween Horror Nights Movie Has Been Discussed by Blumhouse Ben: Quibi Ads: What You Need to Know About the Streaming Service’s First Year of Advertising Chris: The Guardians of the Galaxy Will be in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’, According to Vin Diesel Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Mulan’ Q&A: Director Niki Caro and Star Liu Yifei on the $200 Million Budget, Restrictions of the Disney Brand, and More Disney’s Careful Approach to ‘Mulan’ Highlights the Difference Between China and the Asian Diaspora [Set Visit] 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 iTunes, 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. 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
10 Mar 202036min
Coronavirus & The Film Industry, Onward, Universal Monsters, The Mandalorian, Ava DuVernay and Quibi
On the March 9, 2020 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 Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including SXSW, Onward, Universal Monsters, The Mandalorian, Ava DuVernay and Quibi. Opening Banter: Peter is back from Florida. In The News: Brad: SXSW Officially Canceled by the City of Austin Due to Coronavirus Precautions Brad: The Cost of Canceling SXSW Could Keep the Festival from Returning in 2021 Ben: ‘Onward’ Had the Lowest Box Office Opening for a Pixar Film Since 2015’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Chris: New Universal Monster Movie Being Developed by James Wan Brad: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Bringing Back Dave Filoni to Direct Again Ben: Ava DuVernay to Adapt ‘Wings of Fire’ Into an Animated Series Chris: Quibi Offering 90-Day Free Trial For Potential Subscribers 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 iTunes, 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. 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
9 Mar 202030min
Beauty and the Beast Prequel, Taika Waititi’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, A Quiet Place Part II, The Last of Us, and More
On the March 6, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including early buzz for A Quiet Place Part II, Taika Waititi’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory shows, The Last of Us heading to HBO, a possible Frankenstein movie, the Beauty and the Beast prequel, and more. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben (og HT): ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Early Buzz: Another Masterclass in Suspense from John Krasinski Brad: Taika Waititi Entering the World of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with Two Animated Series at Netflix Chris: ‘The Last of Us’ TV Series Headed to HBO With ‘Chernobyl’ Creator and Game’s Original Writer Brad (og HT): ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Novelization Reveals Rey’s Father is a Failed Palpatine Clone Chris: ‘The Invisible Man’ Producer Jason Blum Would Love to Make ‘Frankenstein’ (The Movie, Not the Monster) Ben: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series in Development at Disney+, Will Focus on Gaston and LeFou’s Origin Story Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Westworld’ Season 3: A Bigger, More Action-Packed Season Still Hindered by the Mystery Box Listen: ‘Whiplash’ Soundtrack Deluxe Edition Remixes a Classic; Plus an Interview with Composer Justin Hurwitz 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 iTunes, 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. 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
6 Mar 202023min
Water Cooler: North By Northwest, Miami, The Big Goodbye, Inception, City of Thieves, and More
On the March 5, 2020 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 what they’ve been up to in the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: Ben saw the L.A. touring version of Escape to Margaritaville, and regretted every second of it. Jacob managed to visit a film set without getting on a plane. Brad went on vacation to Miami, Florida, saw Nate Bargatze’s latest stand-up show live. What we’ve been Reading: Ben read City of Thieves. Chris read The Big Goodbye. Hoai-Tran finished Circe. What we’ve been Watching: Jacob and Brad watched The Invisible Man. Ben watched The Pharmacist and rewatched The Aristocats. Jacob finally started watching the final episodes of BoJack Horseman, finished his rewatch of The Office, got caught up on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and rewatched Inception for the first time in years. Brad watched Birds of Prey, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, Sonic the Hedgehog, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has been enjoying LEGO Masters, Hoai-Tran watched System Crasher, saw a special big-screen showing of North by Northwest. What we’ve been Eating: Brad tried Wendy’s Breakfast, Cherry Vanilla Coke, Ginger Sprite, Mango Fanta, Monster Ultra Fiesta, had some of the best burgers/steak of his life while on vacation. What we’ve been Playing: Ben has been listening to The Session. Brad tried out Sea of Thieves and Untitled Goose Game. 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 iTunes, 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. 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
5 Mar 20201h 6min
New Batmobile, No Time to Die Delay, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Ben Affleck's McMillions Movie, and More
On the March 4, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including our first look at The Batmobile from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the delayed release date of No Time to Die, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Pinkerton, Chad Stahelski’s new project, and more. Opening Banter: In The News: Chris: ‘The Batman’ Reveals First Look at the New Batmobile (And It’s Cool as Hell) Ben: Global Release of James Bond Film ‘No Time to Die’ Moved from April to November Due to the Coronavirus Baby Yoda toys possibly impacted, Mulan international release date delayed in some markets Brad: How Emperor Palpatine Survived After ‘Return of the Jedi’ Explained in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Novelization Chris: ‘The Pinkerton’ is a Supernatural Western Coming From Bad Robot Ben: ‘John Wick’ Director Chad Stahelski Eyes High Concept Car Movie From ‘A Quiet Place’ Producers Chris: Ben Affleck Still Wants to Make His Own ‘McMillions’ Movie 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 iTunes, 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. 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
4 Mar 202028min
