Damon Lindelof Star Wars Movie? Amazon Buys MGM, Samuel Jackson Wants Star Wars Return and Skydance Animation Hires Disney Alum
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On the March 18, 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 a Damon Lindelof Star Wars movie, Amazon Buys MGM, Samuel Jackson Star Wars return and Skydance Animation gets another Disney Alum. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben (og Debopriyaa): Zootopia Filmmaker Rich Moore Just Inked A Major Deal With Skydance AnimationWhat's the filmmaker line-up at Skydance Animation? Their first animated feature, "Luck," will premiere on August 5, 2022, on Apple TV+, Followed by "Spellbound," directed by Vicky Jensen ("Shrek," "Shark Tale") and features music by Alan Menken Brad Bird Raygun Ben (og Jeremy): Amazon Has Officially Acquired MGM In An $8.5 Billion DealWhat does this mean for MGM’s film library? What does this mean for the future of the MGM brand? Peter (og Rafael): Samuel L. Jackson Really, Really Wants To Return As Mace WinduDo we really need Mace Windu to survive? Peter (og BJ): Is Damon Lindelof Making A Star War?What kind of Lindelof Star War would you want to see? 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