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On the June 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a potential Mare of Easttown season 2, some Creed 3 casting news, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood novel, and that scrapped Doctor Strange cameo in WandaVision. Opening Banter:    In The News: HT: What the Scrapped Doctor Strange Cameo in ‘WandaVision’ Almost Looked Like Chris: ‘Mare of Easttown’ Season 2 Could Happen If There’s a “Deserving Second Chapter in Mare’s Journey” HT: Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Novel Will Reveal Cliff Booth’s Backstory Chris: ‘Creed III’ Wants ‘Lovecraft Country’ Star Jonathan Majors to Duke It Out With Michael B. Jordan   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 202116min

On the June 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a potential Cruella sequel, AMC’s possible new purchase, and the possible villain of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Opening Banter:    In The News: Brad: ‘Cruella’ Director Craig Gillespie Wants to Make a Sequel With the Villain “Fully Loaded” Ben (og Chris): AMC Theatres Looking to Buy Closed ArcLight and Pacific Theatres Venues Brad: Who is the Main Villain in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’?   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

1 Juni 202118min

On the May 28, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior news editor Jacob Hall, and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Super Pumped, Black Panther, Damon Lindelof, Garbage Pail Kds, Lord and Miller, & Oscars 2022. In The News: Brad: Kyle Chandler Joins Showtime’s ‘Super Pumped’ Anthology Series About the Story of Uber  Jacob (og HT): Danai Gurira’s Okoye Will Get Her Own ‘Black Panther’ Spin-Off Series on Disney+ Brad: Peacock Orders Mysterious New Series ‘Mrs. Davis’ From Damon Lindelof and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Producer Jacob (og HT): ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Animated Series Coming to HBO Max From the Team Behind ‘Halloween’ Brad (og Chris): Lord and Miller Producing ‘Strays’, a Live-Action Comedy About an Abandoned Dog Seeking Revenge Jacob (og HT): Oscars 2022 Ceremony Moves to Late March, Keeps Pandemic Qualifying Rules   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

28 Maj 202127min

On the May 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Kraven the Hunter casting, Secret Invasion casting, Evil Dead Rise, and Zack Snyder’s continual desire to make The Dark Knight Returns. Opening Banter:    In The News: Ben: ‘Kraven the Hunter’: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Cast as the Spider-Man Villain in Sony’s Upcoming Movie Chris: Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ Cast Adds ‘Happy Gilmore’ Villain Christopher Macdonald Chris: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Headed to HBO Max, Will Take the Franchise Out of the Woods and Into the City Ben: Zack Snyder Still Wants to Adapt ‘The Dark Knight Returns’, But Without Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill   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

27 Maj 202121min

On the May 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Amazon buying MGM, the future of the James Bond franchise, and why certain classic movies were not included in the deal.  Opening Banter:    In The News: HT: Amazon Buys MGM, Including James Bond Titles and More, for $8.45 Billion Ben (OG Chris): James Bond Movies Will Continue to be Made for a “Worldwide Theatrical Audience” in Wake of MGM/Amazon Deal Ben: Here's Why Movies Like 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Gone With the Wind' Are Not Part of the MGM/Amazon Deal   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

26 Maj 202120min

On the May 25, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the Last Night in Soho trailer, Hardcore, a Portal movie, a Game of Thrones spinoff called 10,000 Ships, and F9.  Opening Banter:    In The News: Reaction: ‘Last Night in Soho’ Trailer: Edgar Wright’s Psychological Thriller Has Time-Hopping Terror Ben: ‘Hardcore’: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Director Adam Wingard to Direct Film Adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s Comic HT: Valve’s ‘Portal’ Movie is “Finally on the Rails,” J.J. Abrams Says Ben: ‘10,000 Ships’, HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff About Princess Nymeria, Finds Its Writer HT: ‘F9’ Review: The ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise Reaches New Heights of Absurdity   CORRECTION: The weapon used in Portal was not cut from Half-Life 2, but was the work of a team from the DigiPen Institute of Technology who were recruited by Valve after their work on a previous game impressed Gabe Newell. We regret the error.   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

25 Maj 202126min

On the May 24, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Eternals, Willy Wonka, Loki, AMC and Hellraiser.  Opening Banter:    In The News: Chris: ‘Hellraiser’ Remake Headed to Hulu  Brad: Timothée Chalamet to Play Willy Wonka in Chocolatier Origin Story at Warner Bros. Chris: Wanda Group Sells Off Almost Entire Stake in AMC Theatres Brad (og HT): ‘Loki’ Will Explore Alternate Versions of Marvel Characters, Kevin Feige Teases Brad: Why Does Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ Poster Credit Chloé Zhao With Two Writing Credits? Trailer Reaction: ‘Eternals’ Trailer: Marvel Studios Continues Phase 4 with Another Killer Cast   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

24 Maj 202122min

On the May 21, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the Highlander reboot, Rangers of the New Republic, and Dwayne Johnson’s surprising new role. Opening Banter:    In The News: Ben: ‘The Mandalorian’ Spinoff ‘Rangers of the New Republic’ is No Longer in Development at Disney+ Brad: Dwayne Johnson Joins ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ as Krypto the Super-Dog Ben: ‘Highlander’ Reboot: Henry Cavill to Star For ‘John Wick’ Director Chad Stahelski   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

21 Maj 202115min