Avatar: The Way of Water Box Office & Spoiler Discussion
On the December 19, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the Avatar: The Way of Water box office and have a spoiler discussion about the James Cameron sequel.Opening Banter: Peter has major construction at his condo, so noise will be unavoidable.In The News: Avatar: The Way Of Water Made Big Waves At The Box Office, But Will It Be Enough?Avatar: The Way Of Water Kicks Off Its Box Office Run With $17 Million In Thursday PreviewsMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”In The Spoiler Room: Avatar: the Way of Water Spoiler DiscussionHow did you watch it (HFR, IMAX, 24FPS….etc)?Brief thoughts on the movieHow does it compare to the first film?Convoluted returnsQuaritch has a sonWho is his mother?Spider mentions he was too young to go into cryo back to earth after the events of the original avatar. So this means he would have also been too young to go into cryo from earth to pandora. So that must mean he was conceived and born on Pandora. Could his mother appear in sequels?Avatar: The High Ground has an answer for this: Paz Socorro. His mother was a scorpion pilot serving under Quaritch who was killed during the assault on the Tree of Souls. He’s also apparently the first human birth on Pandora.TulkunAmritaLo’akKiri (Sigourney Weaver)Who is her father? Does she even have one?What causes Kiri's seizure?Norm claims that the seizure was caused by epilepsy, and that the tree triggered hallucinations through electrical impulses in Kiri's brain.What is Kiri’s connection to Eywa?The epic third act action sequenceNa’vi Quaritch survivesWhy does Spider save his father?Neytiri almost killed himHe caresWhats next for him?Will Spider tell the Sully family what he did?Is Quaritch redeemable? The sequel titlesAvatar: The Seed Bearer, Avatar: The Tulkun Rider, and Avatar: The Quest for Eywa“Those titles are among titles that are in consideration. And no final decisions have been made yet.”What do they tell us?Will we see the Omaticaya forest Na’vi again?Whats going on on EarthIn the first film Jake says there is no green left on EarthIn this movie General Ardmore says that the Earth is dying and they are now planning to colonize and relocate to PandoraThe books tell us that the planet was ravaged by environmental devastation and warfare, and that classism is rampant (the ultra rich can afford to life forever)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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19 Des 20221h 3min
Batman in the DCU, Twisters Director & Westworld Season 5
On the December 16, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Batman in the DCU. Twisters, and Westworld.Opening Banter: In The News:Erin: Batman Will Be A 'Big Part' Of The New DC Universe, But What Does That Really Mean?Valerie: That Twister Sequel Has Found A Director In Minari's Lee Isaac ChungJoshua: Westworld Creators Reportedly Declined A Season 5 On FAST Due To Budgetary LimitationsSmile Contest:Bring home SMILE on 4K UHD disc today! Sosie Bacon stars in the terrifying horror movie which critics are calling “Haunting” and “Scary as Hell”. Face your fears with over an hour of heart-pounding bonus content! Including LAURA HASN’T SLEPT, the nail-biting original short film that started it all, plus deleted scenes and more. Available on 4K and Blu-ray. Rated R. From Paramount Pictures. The contest is running on Twitter.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
16 Des 20229min
Henry Cavill is Out as Superman, James Gunn Writing a New Superman Film, and More
On the December 15, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the future of Superman in the DC Universe.Opening Banter: In The News:New Superman Movie Coming From James Gunn, Henry Cavill Could Play Non-Superman Part In New DC UniverseSuperman As A Young Journalist Is Exactly How You Make The Character Relevant AgainTa-Nehisi Coates' Superman Movie Produced By J.J. Abrams Could Still HappenBen Affleck Is In Talks To Direct A Feature For DCAll 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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Des 202225min
65 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailers, What Does DC Do About Batman, and More
On the December 14, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the trailers for 65 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Patty Jenkins’ side of the story re: Wonder Woman 3, and the DCU’s plans for Robert Pattinson’s Batman.Opening Banter: In The News:65 Trailer: Adam Driver's Sci-Fi Horror Flick Is Finally HereSpider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Trailer: With Great Pop Art Comes Great ResponsibilityOfficial Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Synopsis Offers Our First Hard Details About The Sequel's StoryWe have much more to talk about, but we’re going to take a quick break and we’ll be right back after this.Patty Jenkins Finally Speaks About Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation: 'I Never Walked Away'Why Bringing Matt Reeves' Batman Into The Larger DC Universe Is A Terrible IdeaAll 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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14 Des 202234min
Mini-Water Cooler: Avatar: The Way of Water, Violent Night, and More
On the December 13, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Tar and The Bishop’s Wife.Chris watched Avatar: The Way of Water, Violent Night, and the Adult Swim Yule Log. What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing: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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Des 202230min
Ryan's Trip to Disney World & Universal Studios Florida
On the December 12, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss his trip to Walt Disney World.Opening Banter: In The Water Cooler: Ryan went to Walt Disney World!Magic Kingdom Hollywood StudiosStar Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeBuilding a LightsaberWhat did Ryan buy?Universal StudiosUniversal Islands of AdventureAnimal KingdomEpcotAll 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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12 Des 202250min
Huge Changes Coming To DC Movies & Election Sequel
On the December 9, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including big shakeups at DC Movies and an Election sequel. In The News: (og Erin) Reese Witherspoon To Return For Election Sequel Tracy Flick Can’t Win At Paramount + (og Vespe): Jason Momoa Could Be Lobo And Other Big Changes Coming To The New DC UniverseGunn’s tweets Gunn and Safran supposedly want a completely fresh slate, which means a final curtain call on the Zack Snyder era of DC. The upcoming "Flashpoint" film is allegedly the last time we'll see the Zack Snyder version of your favorite heroes in cameo form Wonder Woman 3 Will Not Be Moving ForwardPatty Jenkins' Departure From Wonder Woman 3 Sounds Rather ThornyThe Wrap alleges that Wonder Woman 3 was not a direct cancelation by the studio but that director and co-writer Patty Jenkins declined to rewrite her treatment, effectively walking off the project. According to their sources, the treatment for Wonder Woman 3 was given not only to DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran but Warner Bros. executives Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy. While all four figures believed the treatment needed edits, Gunn and Safran were apparently not involved in the final decision whatsoever — De Luca, Abdy, and Jenkins reportedly had a heated discussion about the treatment, with the latter standing firm on her vision for the character, and the trio unable to compromise, The insider source told the trade that Jenkins "doesn't want to allow" Gunn or Safran "a seat at the table," while also claiming that Jenkins believed that De Luca and Abdy "didn't understand her" or Wonder Woman. I’m skeptical. Of course, Jenkins supposedly walked off Thor 2 and Rogue Squadron due to creative disagreements. So the film might not be canceled after all but Patty Jenkins won’t be making the movie. Henry Cavill is not likely to return for his own "Superman" movieAppearance in Black Adam, announcing Superman is back and Cavill leaving Witcher after season 3 Black Adam is not getting any sequelsweird box office stories Jason Momoa's Aquaman will have his last big screen hoorah in the upcoming sequel "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Shocker? Momoa could star in a Lobo movieEric Vespe describes Lobo as a galactic bounty hunter who looks like Rob Zombie got melded with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the entire band KISS in full makeup and costume. He's a hardcore, kind of punk anti-hero, and Momoa is just about the most perfect actor to play that part. Thoughts on Momoa in a Lobo movie Matt Reeves "Batman" films and the Joker sequel seem to still be in the works 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). And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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
9 Des 202231min
Mini-Water Cooler: The Banshees of Inisherin, The Woman King, She Said, and More
On the December 8, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Brad is visiting Utah for a bit What we’ve been Reading: What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched The Woman King, X, and Pearl. Brad watched The Feast of the Seven Fishes, Spirited, The Banshees of Inisherin, She Said, and Babylon. What we’ve been Eating:Brad had Cheetos Popcorn at Megaplex Theatres and Planters Butter Cinnamon Pecans. What we’ve been Playing: 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). And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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
8 Des 202222min
