The Future of the Ghostbusters Franchise
On the June 9, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the future of the “Ghostbusters” franchise. Opening Banter: At something called Ghostbusters Ecto-Fest, the following announcements were made. In The News: Animated Feature FilmSony Pictures Animation is in development with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan on an animated feature film based on the Ghostbusters IP. The creative team behind the project includes directors Chris Prynoski (executive producer, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) and Jennifer Kluska (Hotel Transylvania: Transformania), and writer Brenda Hsueh (supervising producer, Disjointed). The film is part of the expanding Ghostbusters universe, which began with Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters in 1984 and has since become a mega-pop culture phenomenon culminating in last year's Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Ghostbusters: Afterlife SequelReitman and Kenan will confirm what the end credits of Ghostbusters: Afterlife hinted at - that the live action sequel will return to the original films’ New York City and Firehouse setting. Ghostbusters VR AcademySony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR), in association with Ghost Corps, will announce Ghostbusters VR Academy, a new, fully immersive training simulator broken up into two distinct games, set in the world of Ghostbusters. Published by SPVR and developed by HOLOGATE, the worldwide leader in compact location-based virtual reality entertainment, Ghostbusters VR Academy will be available globally for HOLOGATE’s ARENA and BLITZ platforms at over 400 locations by the end of 2022. Ghostbusters Comic Book Series By Dark HorseAcclaimed comic book company Dark Horse Comics will work with Reitman and Kenan on a Ghostbusters comic book series that will help bridge the gap between Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the upcoming sequel. Hasbro Ivan Reitman FigurinesHasbro will present two Ivan Reitman figurines as part of the Ghostbusters Day festivities on the lot. One of them will be given to Ghost Corp so that it can remain permanently on display in their office and the second figurine will be given to the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles to be auctioned off for a fundraising event. Both figurines will be in special boxes and have certificates of authenticity. Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix’s Animated SeriesEarlier today, it was announced that Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix are in development on an all-new animated series based on the beloved Ghostbusters IP, which will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan are attached to the series as Executive Producers. 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
9 Juni 202222min
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion
On the June 8, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and /Film’s resident Star Wars expert Bryan Young to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4. Opening Banter: Brad is back! In The Spoiler Room: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 FeedbackPat R writes in that “On the speculation that Reva was a padawan before her time with the Empire, I believe I have more backup. It looks like Reva is the ONLY inquisitor that holsters her lightsaber on her waste while the others do on their back. Her saber is collapsed so the spinning function that the Grand Inquisitor uses to take out Flea, is not functional as well. I believe this is another sign that Reva was trained by the Jedi, she stuck out her fighting style with what she was taught before the Inquisitorius Program.” A lot of discussion online has been about the moment when the mole looking alien named Freck (voiced by Zach Braff) offered Ben and Leia a ride and they see the imperial symbol on the back of his truck. Darth Vader’s voice? In an interview with Vanity Fair, Joby Harold was directly asked if the events in episode 2 had broken canon, including the fact that Grand Inquisitor does die in Rebels –but in a completely different way. "As you know, we would never break canon," the screenwriter responded. So that's all I'll say. Canon is everything." Brief reactionsObi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 Puts Obi-Wan Back On The Path BreakdownObi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 Brings Elements Of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order To Life Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 Reveals The Tragic Fate Of A Clone Wars Character Obi-Wan Kenobi Just Explained A Key Part Of Leia's Backstory That Creepy Tomb Scene In Obi-Wan Kenobi Explained Bryan’s Last Jedi tweet thread 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. 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
8 Juni 20221h 14min
Mini-Water Cooler: Ms. Marvel, ATX, Harry’s House, and More
On the June 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to. [embed=] Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Ryan went to Phoenix Fan Fusion and ATX. What we’ve been Reading: Shirtless Bear Fighter, Not All Robots, Something Is Killing The Children What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched James Stewart and Robert Mitchum: The Two Faces of America, Under the Tuscan Sun, and the first two episodes of Ms. Marvel. Ryan watched Survivorman, Better Call Saul, Top Gun Maverick What we’ve been Eating: What we’ve been Playing:Ryan has been listening to the new Harry Styles album a lot and Weeknd’s Dawn FM. Have no Heroes - Letters to Nowhere Also mentioned: Harry Styles' Third Album Harry's House is a Soul-Baring, Yet Groovy Confessional Ms. Marvel Review: A Breathlessly Imaginative Teen Comedy, And Breath Of Fresh Of Air For Superhero Shows Prey Trailer: A Comanche Woman Hunts A Predator; Dan Trachtenberg Tells Us About His Prequel 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
7 Juni 202237min
Why Did We Underestimate Top Gun: Maverick At The Box Office?
On the June 6, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including the weekend box office. In The News: Ryan: Top Gun: Maverick Did The Unthinkable At The Box Office, Morbin' Time Is OverWhy were we so wrong about Top Gun? Multiverse of Madness passes $900 million Morbius absolutely tanked in its re-release Crimes of the Future attracts a small crowd Fantastic Beasts crosses $400 million Jurassic World Dominion Opens To A Strong $16.7 Million At The International Box Office This week? Mention: Tales From The Box Office: Harry And The Hendersons Is The Only Bigfoot Movie That Ever Made Any MoneyTop Gun: Maverick Is Holding Strong With Massive $86 Million Second Weekend Box Office [Update] 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
6 Juni 202227min
Arachnophobia Remake and Hunger Games Prequel
On the June 3, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta talks about the latest film news, including Arachnophobia and Hunger Games. Opening Banter: Not much news going on. In The News: BJ: Arachnophobia Remake Coming From Freaky Director Christopher Landon Jeremy: Hunger Games Prequel The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Casts Rachel Zegler 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
3 Juni 20227min
Mini-Water Cooler: Peacemaker, Stranger Things 4, RRR, and More
On the June 2, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Jacob Hall 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:Jacob started co-hosting an RPG podcast called Shelbyville. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Jacob have seen RRR, and they’ll never be the same. Jacob watched Peacemaker and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Ben watched The Inside Outtakes and Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1. What we’ve been Eating: What we’ve been Playing: 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
2 Juni 202241min
Spoiler Discussion: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3
On the June 1, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film’s Star Wars expert Bryan Young to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3. Opening Banter: Brad could not join us as he’s out sick. We hope he gets better soon. In The Spoiler Room: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Brief reactionsCelebration premiere Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 Sends The Exiled Jedi Master On One Final Mission Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 2 Stages A Thrilling Cyberpunk Rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Delivers Plenty Of Surprises Breakdown Speculation Also mentioned: Ordinary Adventures at Star Wars Celebration 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
1 Juni 20221h 55min
Star Wars Celebration 2022 Wrap-Up
On the May 31, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman to talk about his experience at Star Wars Celebration 2022. Opening Banter: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend. In Our Feature Presentation: How was your overall experience? How did Celebration 2022 compare to Celebration 2019? What was it like to be in the room for the big panels? What’s something that people watching/listening/reading from afar might not know about the convention? Did you buy any cool merch? Biggest disappointment Favorite moment Scattered News Items From Celebration: Liam Neeson Will Return To Voice Qui-Gon Jinn In Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi Kathleen Kennedy Says The Lando Disney+ Series Starring Donald Glover Is Still In The Works Star Wars Jedi Survivor Trailer: Could Cal Kestis Be Entering The Live-Action Realm Soon? Bryce Dallas Howard Will Reportedly Return To Direct An Episode Of The Mandalorian Season 3 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
31 Maj 202225min
