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On the December 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news desk writer Ryan Scott to discuss the this weekend’s box office, and more specifically the failure of Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Opening Banter: Ryan introduces himself. In The News: Ryan: West Side Story Box Office Is Not Music To The Film Industry's EarsRyan runs down weekend box office Can award buzz save it?  This is not the end: (2017’s Great Showman debuted to 8.8 million, soundtrack went trending and ended with $436 m global)  Why do you think it underperformed? Why werent people interested in this one?Hannah thinks its bad marketing despite great reviews? Are movie musicals on a decline? (this year Dear Evan Hanson, In The Heights) Is it just the pandemic? Older audiences Are younger audiences not interested in stories about forbidden Interracial romance Has Spielberg lost touch with what audiences want? (The BFG, Ready Player One, Crystal Skull, Tintin) On the other side of the coin: Disney’s Encanto came out a few weeks ago and WSS barely beat that this weekend. Thats another musical, skewing younger and it hasnt hit big disney numbers.Encanto Hits Digital Just In Time For Christmas, Blu-Ray Early Next Year   Also mentioned:  Hannah: Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Set To Bomb With $10.5 Million Opening Weekend Ryan Scott's Favorite Movies Of All Time   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

13 Dec 202129min

On the December 10, 2021 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 Spider-Man’s contract and what 2021 box office might mean for the future of theatrical movies. In The News: Peter (og Ryan): 2021 Had Even Fewer Movies Than 2020 — Here's What That Means455 movies were released domestically in 2020. 2021 Box office will probably more than double 2020  to date, just 408 movies have been released (domestic) this year, pacing below 2020. 400-500 movies a year use to be the norm.  In 2001, 413 movies were released, in the subsequent years it picked up to nearly 1000 movies traditional studios will be more selective about what gets made and released in theaters, as audiences are being far more selective as we emerge from the pandemic. To that end, Market Watch reported last year that 70% of people would rather watch a movie at home. Will the amount of movies pick back up? Peter (og BJ): Universal's 2022 Theatrical Slate Will Hit Peacock Within 45 Days Of ReleasePeople were shocked when Universal announced that "Halloween Kills" was going to be available to stream on Peacock the same day it hit theaters“ NBCUniversal announced that the majority of titles from UFEG, which includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation, will release on Peacock as early as 45 days after their theatrical and PVOD releases. This new theatrical window will take effect in 2022, with Simon Kinberg's "The 355," Scott Derrickson's "The Black Phone," Ol Parker's "Ticket to Paradise," Julian Fellowes' "Downton Abbey: A New Era," and "Halloween Kills"  Ben (og Ryan): STX Entertainment, Studio Behind Hustlers And Bad Moms, Sold For $173 MillionSTX Entertainment, the studio behind movies like "Hustlers" and "Bad Moms," which has been sold to a private investment firm The Najafi Companies  The studio's library of titles will likely be changing hands next year, we dont know which streaming service, or multiple streaming services they might end up on The fate of one of the only studios still regularly producing mid-budget movies regularly now hangs in the balance. What does this mean for mid-budget movies? Jahm Najafi, founder and CEO of The Najafi Companies: “First and foremost, we believe in the power of storytelling and fostering an entertainment studio that is artist-friendly and supportive of storytellers." What is Disney and Sony’s Agreement with Tom Holland for Spider-Man Movies?   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

10 Dec 202118min

On the December 9, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to discuss some of our favorite alternative Christmas movies.   Opening Banter:  In Our Feature Presentation: 29 Alternative Christmas Movies That Aren't Die Hard   Chris’s Top 5EYES WIDE SHUT, CAROL, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, BLACK CHRISTMAS, KISS KISS BANG BANG  Ben’s Top 5The Apartment, The Silent Partner, Cobra, The Green Knight, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang   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

9 Dec 202135min

On the December 8, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to have a spoiler discussion about Hawkeye Episode 4 "Partners, Am I Right?" Opening Banter:  In The Spoiler Room: Hawkeye Episode 4 “Partners, Am I Right?” Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown  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

8 Dec 202155min

On the December 7, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Hoai-Tran Bui 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 Petite Maman, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Flee, Zola, Benedetta, and Drive My Car. Hoai-Tran watched The Beatles: Get Back, The Power of the Dog, Nightmare Alley, Parallel Mothers, Silent Night, The King’s Man, C’mon C’mon, Licorice Pizza, King Richard, and rewatched Enchanted. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:    Also mentioned:  Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It) How Drive My Car Navigates The Perils Of Adapting Haruki Murakami [NYFF]   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

7 Dec 202142min

On the December 6, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Verse and Matrix trailers, Destin Daniel Cretton directing a MCU Disney+ TV series & Daredevil in the MCU. Opening Banter: It’s been a while! In The News:  Reaction: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One) Trailer Teases Miles Morales Vs. Spider-Man 2099Not a traditional trailer Spider-Man 2099 Every multiverse will be created in a different artist style Part one?! Ryan: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) Trailer Breakdown Jeff: Who is Across the Spider-Verse's New Spider-Man? Spider-Man 2099 Explained Sandy: The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Has A Hidden Mitchells vs. The Machines Easter Egg Reaction: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer: It's Time To Return To The SourceEchos of the originals Trinity and Neo Jonathan Groff is Agent Smith “I remember this” - is this a commentary on reboots and sequels? Jada Pinket Smith is OLD! This isn't the story we think it is? The projector scene “I still know kung fu” Jeremy: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Breakdown: Everything Old is New Again Danielle: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Confirms Who Jonathan Groff and Playing, and Boy, That Sure is Interesting One Key Shot in the New Matrix Resurrections Trailer Reveals When the Movie Takes Place HT (og Hannah): Shang-Chi Director Destin Daniel Cretton Returning for Sequel and MCU Disney+ Series Ta Lo - too expensive? Shang Chi’s sister as a crime lord - setup for sequel? Mandarin prequel series? What could the series be? Peter (og Ryan): Kevin Feige Explains Why Marvel Slowed Down Its Big Movie Announcements  Peter (og Lex): Kevin Feige Confirms Charlie Cox Is The MCU's DaredevilDoes this make the netflix series canon? Will he be from another multiverse? 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

6 Dec 202125min

On the December 3, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler.   Opening Banter:  At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Brad is way behind on decorating for Christmas, is getting ready to go to London. What we’ve been Reading:  What we’ve been Watching:Brad watched Belfast, Spencer, Licorice Pizza, King Richard, Dune, has started (re)watching New Girl, and the Christmas Cookie Challenge Ben watched The Card Counter, House of Gucci, King Richard, Belfast, and Last Night in Soho. What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried the Pilsbury Stuffed Waffle, Swiss Miss Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Bark Rum Chata, Pomegranate 7-Up, Candy Apple Faygo, Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch Mini-Treats, and Hot Chocolate Big League Chew (yes, that’s a real thing) What we’ve been Playing:    Also mentioned:  Brad’s email: onebadoman@gmail.com   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

3 Dec 202145min

On the December 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film news editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Nicolas Cage as Dracula, Zorro as a hacker, Guillermo del Toro’s desire to make At the Mountains of Madness, the Dunk and Egg prequel series, and more.   Opening Banter:  In The News: Chris: Guillermo Del Toro Wants To Make At The Mountains Of Madness For Netflix, Take It In A 'Weirder' Direction Ben: Game Of Thrones Prequel Tales Of Dunk And Egg Lands A Writer Chris: Zorro 2.0 Will Reboot The Classic Character As A Hacker Chris: Nicolas Cage To Sink His Teeth Into The Role Of Dracula In Universal's RenfieldRenfield Adds Awkwafina Alongside Nicholas Hoult And Nicolas Cage   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

2 Dec 202116min