The Lord of the Rings, Annapurna Pictures, Next Goal Wins, MoviePass, and More
On the August 8, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Annapurna Pictures, Lord and Miller’s Marvel projects, a new Taika Waititi movie, the Game of Thrones guys head to Netflix, more Coming 2 America casting, MoviePass, and Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings TV series. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben - Annapurna Pictures May Be Exploring the Idea of Bankruptcy, Founder Megan Ellison Has “No Intention” to Shut Down the Company Brad (og Ben) - Lord and Miller Tease New Live-Action Marvel Shows, Aiming for Something Unprecedented on TV HT - Taika Waititi is Directing ‘Next Goal Wins’ for Fox Searchlight Before ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Ben - ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Sign Massive $200 Million Deal at Netflix Brad (og Ben) - MoviePass Changed Some Users’ Passwords on Purpose So They Couldn’t Use the Service Brad - ‘Coming 2 America’ Brings Back James Earl Jones Among Other New and Returning Characters HT (og Ben) - Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Show to Have 20 Episodes in Its First Season 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Aug 201936min
Home Alone Remake, Coming 2 America, John Henry, Emmys, Oscars, and More
On the August 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Disney’s plans to reboot Home Alone and slow down development on Fox films, dueling John Henry movies, Coming 2 America, and some awards discussion about the Emmys, BAFTAs, and Oscars. Opening Banter: In The News: HT - Disney to Reboot Fox’s ‘Home Alone’, ‘Night at the Museum’, and More for Disney+ Brad - Disney Pulling Back on Fox Film Development After Studio Acquisitions Disappoint in the Third Quarter Ben - Are You Ready for Dueling John Henry Movies? Terry Crews and Dwayne Johnson Are Playing the Folk Hero HT - Wesley Snipes Joins Eddie Murphy in ‘Coming to America 2’ Ben - This Year’s Emmys Will Not Have a Host, But Will Offer “Many Surprises” Ben - BAFTAs Creating a Casting Category – Could Oscars Be Next? Other Articles Mentioned: How the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Final Battle Was Made Casting By documentary on Amazon Prime Video 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Aug 201933min
The Eternals, Event Horizon, Walking Dead, Hobbs and Shaw Interview, and More
On the August 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s Bruce Lee scene, The Eternals, an Event Horizon TV show, the third Walking Dead series finding a director, and Michelle Rodriguez’s Justice for Han comment. And in our feature presentation, you’ll hear an interview with Hobbs and Shaw writer/producer Chris Morgan. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad - The Bruce Lee Fight in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Almost Ended Very Differently Once Upon a Time in Hollywood feedback emails Kevin H says: Could Tarantino be making a connection about Weinstein with Cliff, saying everything that I saw said he was a good person so why would I think he intentionally killed his wife or was a horrible sexual predator. Aaron S. basically suggested that Cliff’s harpoon gun may not have been loaded. David P. says: During the Spahn/Cliff “don’t you remember me?” scene — one half baked idea that just came to mind, is [hits joint] “Sleepy George Spahn represents the Academy, and Cliff represents stunt workers and how they’re not recognized, man... [long drag] these rich execs and producers and directors made their money off the backs of these hard workers, only to leave them behind as a footnote, man.” Sonic W. says: I have a different take on the movie ending. I believe Tarantino is taking a jab at all those critics who say his movies are too violent. If you remember, in the car, before setting out for the murder, there was a diatribe by one of the girls about tv violence and how it has affected its viewers. Bounty Law was one of these shows, and that is who the three should go after. In the end, it was violence that saves the day. Tarantino purposely waited til the ending to unleash this violence, save the day, and give his critics a "take that" moment. Ben - ‘The Eternals’ Eyes ‘Captain Marvel’ Actress Gemma Chan – But Possibly in a Different Role Brad - ‘Event Horizon’ TV Series in the Works From ‘Blair Witch’ Director Adam Wingard Ben - New ‘The Walking Dead’ Series Will Be Directed By ‘Kong: Skull Island’s Jordan Vogt-Roberts Ben - ‘Fast and Furious’ Actress Michelle Rodriguez Says Writer Chris Morgan “Has Absolutely Nothing to Do With” Where the “Justice For Han” Narrative is Going In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ Writer Chris Morgan Reveals What Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham Wanted in the Script [Interview] Other Articles Mentioned: How the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Final Battle Was Made 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
6 Aug 201944min
Water Cooler: Hobbs & Shaw, Constantine, Fixer Upper, Point Blank, Horrified, and More
On the August 5, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about what they’ve been up to in the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Peter and Chris are out At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: Brad rescued a baby bird that fell out of a tree in his front yard, is beginning to figure out how to mesh his pop culture explosion style with his girlfriend’s things and is wondering how other people accomplish this. Jacob went to too many used bookstores in the Dallas area. Ben visited Videotheque in Pasadena. Hoai-Tran welcomed a new Bui to New York and went to a lot of museums (Moma PS1 and Natural History). What we’ve been Reading: Jacob wants to recommend the Decoder Ring episode about “The Pizza Wars.” What we’ve been Watching: Brad and HT watched Hobbs & Shaw Brad watched the show Fixer Upper for the first time. Jacob watched The Gracefield Incident. Ben watched Point Blank Hoai-Tran watched Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and saw Constantine for the first time. What we’ve been Eating: Jacob at some delicious garbage in Dallas and wants to know what your favorite delicious garbage is. What we’ve been Playing: Jacob played the new Universal Monsters board game Horrified. Other Articles Mentioned: Videotheque address: 1020 Mission Street #J, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Hobbs and Shaw interview 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
5 Aug 201949min
Spoiler Discussion: Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
On the August 2, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler discussion about the latest Quentin Tarantino film, Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood. Opening Banter: News is still slow and we wanted to have this spoiler discussion. Our Feature Presentation: A spoiler discussion of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Overall and opening thoughts. Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton. Brad Pitt and Cliff Booth. Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate. Hollywood 1969: how does it feel to be here? Not much happens in this movie until the ending…is that a problem? The FBI episode, the Great Escape fantasy, and other movies/shows in the movie. The soundtrack. The supporting cast: Kurt Russell, Emile Hirsch, etc. The Bruce Lee Scene That strange scene where Cliff maaaaaybe kills his wife. The scene with the child actor. The long scene where we watch Rick Dalton film the cowboy show. Charles Manson and the family. The Spahn Ranch sequence. That final 30 minutes. The significance of the final shot. Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Spoiler Review: Quentin Tarantino’s Funny, Melancholy Masterwork 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2 Aug 20191h 19min
Big Theme Park Announcements, Unmade Batman Movie, Venom 2 Director and Should We Even Care Who Rey's Parents Are?
On the August 1, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Universal Studios: Epic Universe, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Scarlet Witch, Ben Affleck’s Batman, Venom 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Opening Banter: News is slow this week. In The News: Brad: Universal Studios Announces New Epic Universe Theme Park Coming to Florida Brad: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World Will Serve Alcohol Outside Oga’s Cantina, Unlike Disneyland Ben: Marvel’s Kevin Feige Thinks Scarlet Witch Could Have Taken Down Thanos Single-Handedly Brad: Ben Affleck’s Abandoned Batman Movie Would Have Been a Dark Journey Into Arkham Asylum Ben: ‘Venom 2’ Director Search Includes ‘Mowgli”s Andy Serkis, ‘Planet of the Apes’ Helmer Rupert Wyatt, and ‘Bumblebee’s Travis Knight(og Chris): Did Tom Hardy Just Confirm Andy Serkis as the ‘Venom 2’ Director? Jacob (og HT): ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Leak Suggests a Different Origin for Rey Other Articles Mentioned: Is This Spaceship the Key to Unlocking the Biggest Secret of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’? 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1 Aug 201935min
The Fast and the Furious Movies Ranked, Including Hobbs and Shaw
On the July 31, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss Ben’s ranking of the Fast and the Furious franchise. Which is the best Fast and Furious movie? Which is the worst? Where does Hobbs and Shaw fall into the mix? Opening Banter: Hobbs and Shaw comes out this week. In honor of that Ben has put together his definitive ranking of the Fast and the Furious movies. Spoiler warning for all the previous Fast and Furious movies but not Hobbs and Shaw. In Our Feature Presentation: The Fast and the Furious Movies Ranked Other Articles Mentioned: The 8 Most Ridiculous Moments in ‘Fast and Furious’ History HT’s review: ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Review: Excessive, Silly, Dumb and Mostly Pretty Fun 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
31 Juli 201938min
Water Cooler: The Boys, Veronica Mars, Jackie Brown, Buffy, 1st Summoning, Apollo 11, Serenity, Ghost Town Alive, Shedd Aquarium, The Need, Fire Emblem: Three Houses
On the July 30, 2019 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: The whole team is back together again! At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Hoai-Tran is back from Comic-Con and a Bui Beach vacation. She also spoke on a panel of AAPI Culture Writers at the Asian American International Film Festival. Peter went to Knotts Berry Farm to experience Ghost Town Alive on National Cowboy Day, and rode the renovated Calico River Rapids ride. He also got that new backpack that Jacob recommended, and it is awesome. Brad helped his girlfriend (partially) move into his house, and it was quite the whirlwind. Went to the Shedd Aquarium. Escaped a makeshift Nicolas Cage-themed Escape Room for his friend’s birthday. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob started reading Midnight in Chernobyl. Chris read The Need by Helen Phillips and listened to The RFK Tapes podcast. Hoai-Tran read Ursula K. LeGuin: The Last Interview, the first issue of Buffy The Vampire Slayer modern-day reboot. What we’ve been Watching:Jacob, HT, and Chris watched The Boys. Ben and HT watched Veronica Mars Peter rewatched Jackie Brown for the first time in years. Jacob watched Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and 1st Summoning. Brad watched new episodes of Queer Eye Ben watched Apollo 11, Serenity, and The Hidden Fortress Hoai-Tran watched The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance pilot. What we’ve been Eating:Peter ate at the new Craftsman Bar and Grill at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel. Brad tried Mint Chocolate Chip Oreos. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob started playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
30 Juli 20191h 11min
