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On the January 25, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including new Star Wars video games, a film studio in space, A Christmas Story sequel and Star Wars nerdiness.  In The News: Ryan: Three New Star Wars Games Announced, Including Jedi: Fallen Order SequelWhat are these games? Who’s involved? Peter (og Jeremy): A New Film Studio Is Being Built In Actual SpaceSpace Entertainment Enterprise, the UK company co-producing that ambitious Tom Cruise movie scheduled to head to space and film on the International Space Station (ISS), has announced their plans for a brand-new, wholly unprecedented film and television studio that will operate in lower Earth orbit. Called SEE-1, this orbital studio would somehow be able to host film productions, television, music, and even sporting events(!), all while doubling as the one-stop shop for "the development, production, recording, broadcasting and live-streaming of content" ... in spaaaaace! [they] are planning to accomplish this feat by attaching their production module to the Axiom Station, a proposed space station that will essentially be the private sector's spin on the International Space Station. In fact, the new space station will actually be built as an extension of the ISS before splitting off and functioning as its own orbital platform … these grand plans won't come to fruition until December of 2024, at the earliest.  What kind of movies really need to shoot in space? Ryan (og Sandy): A Creative Disagreement Saved A Major Star Wars Planet From DestructionAccording to a since-deleted tweet posted by Lucasfilm executive Pablo Hidalgo, "The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams had intended for the First Order to destroy Coruscant in the film, but he was overruled and came up with the idea of Hosnian Prime being targeted by Starkiller Base instead. "Basically [J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot] wanted it blown up; [Lucasfilm Ltd.] didn't. Hosnian Prime was the unsatisfying middle ground. It happens," Hidalgo explained, later adding, "(I should say 'some folks at' because it's not like companies have points of view)."  He later clarified that it was because the planet was needed in other projects in development. What could those be? Peter (og Jenna): A Christmas Story Is Getting A Sequel With Peter Billingsley Returning As RalphieThis film will be called "A Christmas Story Christmas, Peter Billingsley will return to play Ralphie and produce.  Directed by Clay Kaytis ("The Christmas Chronicles," "The Angry Birds Movie") Script by Nick Schenk ("Gran Torino," "The Mule"). An adult Ralphie heads back to the house he shared with his family on Cleveland Street, "to deliver his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had growing up,” whil allowing him to "reconnect with childhood friends, reconcile the passing of his Old Man," and will include "callbacks to the initial film."  The original film was based on Jean Shepherd's book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash."  He narrated the film as the adult Ralphie. Sadly, he passed away in 1999. There have been a couple sequels already:1994: "My Summer Story," which takes place in the summer after the events of "A Christmas Story," and was directed by Bob Clark. Jean Shepherd narrated that one, as well, with Charles Grodin playing the Old Man, Mary Steenburgen playing Mrs. Parker, and Kieran Culkin as Ralphie. 2012: “A Christmas Story 2”: billed as an "official sequel”.. Directed by Brian Levant (Beethoven, The Flintstones, Jingle All The Way) and Daniel Stern plays the old man. Ralphie is now fifteen years old, and all he wants is a used 1939 Mercury Eight convertible for Christmas. Love for A Christmas Story? Can a sequel be good without Jean Shephard?    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 n Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Tammi 202231min

On the January 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including release date changes, Skydance leaving Paramount, a MonsterVerse TV series, The Batman’s running time, and Ahsoka casting. In The News: Mention really quick: Spider-Man: No Way Home Is Officially The Fourth Highest Grossing Movie Of All TimeHow high will it go? Release Dates:(og Jeremy): Mission: Impossible 7 And 8 Release Dates Have Been Delayed Againpreviously scheduled for a September 30, 2022 and July 7, 2023. New dates: July 14, 2023, and June 28, 2024. "in response to delays due to the ongoing pandemic.”  (og Jenna): Paramount Reportedly Shifts Release Dates For A Quiet Place, Transformers, And MoreA Quiet Place 3 from March 31, 2023 to September 22, 2023. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts from June 9, 2023, to July 19, 2024. Will we see more movies pushed back? Ryan: Skydance Media Ditches Paramount, Sets New Deal With Apple  Ryan: MonsterVerse TV Series Coming To Apple TV+ From Chris Black And Matt Fraction Peter (og Witney): The Batman Will Be Nearly 3 Hours Long 175 minutes. If you dont count serials or directors cuts, this is the longest Batman movie. Debopriyaa: A 4-Hour Cut Of The Batman Was Test Screened By Warner Bros.  Ryan: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Enters The Star Wars Universe, Joins The Ahsoka CastWho might she be playing? Ryan plugs An Intimate Conversation With The Fraggles From Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock [Interview]   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

24 Tammi 202239min

On the January 20, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior news editor Jacob Hall, editors Hoai-Tran Bui & Bradford Oman, and chief film critic Chris Evangelista for Part 2 of their discussion narrowing down the best movie moments of 2021.   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

20 Tammi 20222h 22min

On the January 19, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert Bryan Young to have a spoiler-filled discussion about The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4 “The Gathering Storm”. In The Spoiler Room: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4 “The Gathering Storm”  Feedback Brief reactions:  Bryan Young’s Review: The Book Of Boba Fett Delivers An Origin Story Before 'The Gathering Storm' Breakdown The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 4 Finally Answered One Of The Big Questions From The Mandalorian The Yuzzum Reference In The Book Of Boba Fett Explained The Musician Cameo In The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 4 You Might Have Missed Here's All The Concept Art From The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 4 If You Loved The Action In The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 4, Thank Kevin Tancharoen  Speculation  The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 4 Teases Return Of A Familiar Character Is The Book Of Boba Fett Done With Flashbacks Now?   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

19 Tammi 20221h 9min

On the January 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior news editor Jacob Hall, and editors Hoai-Tran Bui & Bradford Oman, and chief film critic Chris Evangelista for Part 1 of their discussion narrowing down the best movie moments of 2021. 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

18 Tammi 20221h 51min

On the January 14, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer Danielle Ryan to discuss the latest film and tv news, including new Quantum Leap, Real Steel, and The Santa Clause sequel series. And In Our Feature Presentation, Danielle is going to try to convince Peter that Peacemaker is awesome. Opening Banter: Welcome Danielle back to the podcast! Since Ben didn’t do it, what’s Danielle’s favorite movies.   In The News: Danielle: Quantum Leap Sequel Series In The Works, Wants To Change History For The Better, Etc.Have we moved past legacy reboots to sequel series? Peter (og Ryan): The Santa Clause Sequel Series In The Works At Disney+, Tim Allen To Return Peter (og BJ): Real Steel Series Is In The Works At Disney+What would you want in a Real Steel series?   In Our Feature Presentation: Peacemaker Review: The Suicide Squad Spin-Off May Be James Gunn's Vulgar, Violent Masterpiece Danielle is going to convince Peter about the greatness of Peacemaker  Peter explains why he wasn’t excited Danielle’s Review the greatest creative achievement Gunn has ever made Where is this set? What is it about? Funny but also a heartbreaking exploration of heavy themes    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

14 Tammi 202231min

On the January 13, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to discuss Chris’s Top 10 movies of 2021.   Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation:  Chris Evangelista's Top 10 Movies Of 2021   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

13 Tammi 202240min

On the January 12, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert Bryan Young to have a spoiler-filled discussion about The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3 “The Streets of Mos Espa”. In The Spoiler Room: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3 “The Streets of Mos Espa” FeedbackMatthew F wrote in: Last episode the question was asked why it took so long for Hutts to get involved again with Tatooine after the death of Jabba. In the Star Wars comics there has recently been a crossover event called "War of the Bounty Hunters". This takes place between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and in this story, Darth Vader kills all of the Grand Hutt Council except for Jaba. … I imagine it took some time for the Hutt family to sort itself out from this huge power vacuum and that there was likely some jockeying for position among the Hutts. Perhaps, Bib Fortuna was working for the Twins or wasn't working with the Hutts but considered too low priority compared to getting other things sorted out. Matt also speculated that something bad would happen to the tuskens in this weeks episode and boy was he right but also that he thinks the “Tuskens will be eventually seen in the "present day" part of the episode. To use a Dune reference, I think the Tuskens will be Boba's "desert power".” James h writes in to point out that Before they changed the setting of the train heist in Solo: a Star Wars story to Vandor, it took place in some kind of desert and the concept art in the art of book looks almost exactly like what we saw in last weeks episode. Brief reactionsBryan’s Review: The Book Of Boba Fett Navigates The Wild, Crime-Ridden 'Streets Of Mos Espa' BreakdownThe Book Of Boba Fett Just Explained What Happened After Jabba's Death Why The Book Of Boba Fett Chapter 3 Will Make Yellowjackets Fans Very Happy The Book Of Boba Fett Gives Danny Trejo The Perfect Star Wars Role Danielle’s Who Are The Witches Of Dathomir? A Book Of Boba Fett Deep Cut Explained Ryan’s The Nikto Sand Riders In The Book Of Boba Fett Explained Here's All The Concept Art From The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 3 Danielle’s The Book Of Boba Fett Wants To Change The Conversation Around Rancors  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

12 Tammi 20221h 31min