A Trip To Pixar, First IT Reactions, Tobe Hooper, Hellboy, Star Wars and more

On the April 10, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Cats: The Butthole Cut, Southland Tales, The Others, Doogie Howser, Quibi, and Tiger King. In The News: Chris: At Last, the True Story of the ‘Cats’ “Butthole Cut” Can Be Told – And It’s More Horrible Than We Imagined Ben: ‘Southland Tales’ Prequel in the Works from Richard Kelly, Would Utilize Both Live-Action and Animation Chris: ‘The Others’ Remake is Happening for Some Reason Ben: ‘Doogie Howser’ Reboot Coming to Disney+ With Multiracial Female Lead Chris: Quibi Debuts With Underwhelming Numbers Despite Offering Users a 90-Day Free Trial Tiger King:More People Watched ‘Tiger King’ Than ‘Stranger Things 2’ Surprise! New Episode of ‘Tiger King’ Coming to Netflix This Week for All You Cool Cats and Kittens [Updated] ‘Tiger King’ Sequel on the Way from Investigation Discovery Fox Airing New ‘Tiger King’ Special From TMZ, and Joe Exotic’s Abused Tigers Are Now “Happier” at a Sanctuary 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

10 Huhti 202027min

On the April 8, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, 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: Brad is out sick today.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter has been dealing with his sick dog. Chris set his kitchen on fire, and also launched a new podcast, 21st Century Spielberg. Jacob has renamed the days of the week out of boredom. Hoai-Tran ventured out on her roof. What we’ve been Reading:Chris read Grady Hendrix’s Great Stephen King Reread. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Peter watched Home Before Dark Chris and HT watched Onward Peter watched Happy Death Day, David Blaine’s new tv special The Magic Way, the first half of season six of Bosch, and boy was that episode of Better Call Saul awesome (Chris also watched that episode). Chris watched Killing Eve season 3. Jacob watched The Mask of Zorro, The Count of Monte Cristo, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla, National Treasure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Minority Report, The Room, Ratatouille, Wall-E, Aladdin, Moana, Captain Marvel, and is still enjoying New Girl. Hoai-Tran watched The Platform, Moonstruck, rewatched Rear Window. Ben watched Happy Death Day 2U, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, and had a Toshiro Mifune marathon with Drunken Angel, Stray Dog, and Sanjuro. What we’ve been Eating:Hoai-Tran fried tofu and nothing caught on fire! Peter ate a bunch of Canadian candy and snacks. Watch the video. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and he’s excited about the new updates to Ring-Fit Adventure.   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 Huhti 20201h 15min

On the April 6, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to review the launch line-up for the new streaming service Quibi.   Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation: Ranking the New Quibi Shows From Worst to BestWhat is Quibi How is the app experience?  Can you watch it on tv?  Hows the Aspect Ratio? Quality of content as a whole? Does the Quick bites format work? Worst Shows:Nikki Fre$h Gayme Show Singled Out Punk’d Skrrt with Offset You Ain’t Got These Any Not-Horrible Reality?Murder House Flip The Shape of Pasta I Promise Gone Mental with Lior Biggest Disappointment: Almost everything, really. Save for the top three shows.  Best Shows: Flipped Survive 50 States of Fright Run This City When The Streetlights Go On   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

6 Huhti 202031min

On the April 3, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Solo 2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Edgar Wright, the first Coronavirus-inspired TV Show, Online film festivals and Disney’s HUGE release date push.   In The News: Brad (og HT): A ‘Solo’ Sequel is Unlikely to Happen at Disney+, Writer Jon Kasdan Says Ben: Obi-Wan Kenobi TV Series: ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ Scribe Takes Over as Writer Chris: Edgar Wright Will Direct ‘Set My Heart to Five’, About a Robot Who Wants to Write a Screenplay Brad: ‘The Office’ Executive Producers Developing New Comedy Series Inspired By Working from Home During Coronavirus  Ben: Steven Spielberg Introduces American Film Institute’s New Movie Club, Which Kicks Off With ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Chris: SXSW Online Film Festival Coming From Amazon Prime Video BREAKING NEWS:Disney Pulls ‘Artemis Fowl’ From Theaters for a Disney+ Debut, Sets ‘Mulan’ for Late July, Pushes ‘Indiana Jones 5’ to 2022 New Marvel Release Dates Announced for ‘Black Widow,’ ‘The Eternals,’ ‘Shang-Chi,’ ‘Doctor Strange 2,’ and ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Brad: Many Moviegoers Eager to Return to Movie Theaters, But Others Are More Hesitant Due to Coronavirus    Other Articles Mentioned: POTD: Imagine a Lando Calrissian ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy with Amazing Retro Posters By Peter Stults The Quarentine Stream   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

3 Huhti 202034min

On the April 1, 2020 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: We did it! We finally conquered the month of March! Or did it conquer us? At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob wants to know which stores and shops near you are taking the pandemic seriously. Brad participated in a Google Hangout trivia night with friends, played Pictionary with his parents through Skype. HT sat on her fire escape and got drunk singing Cats songs because there’s NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. What we’ve been Reading:Peter has been reading (or looking at) The Art of The Rise of Skywalker by Phil Szostak. Ben read The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs What we’ve been Watching:Brad, HT and Jacob watched Tiger King. Peter watched Castaway with Kitra who had never seen it, binge-watched Ozark season 3, and the two-part season 2 opening of Darkside of the Ring on Vice, and is still enjoying Westworld even though it’s inching back towards the mystery box. Brad watched The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Ringer, the second season of A.P. Bio. Jacob is binge-watching New Girl. He also watched The Gift, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Furies.  Chris watched Little Women. Ben rewatched Portrait of a Lady on Fire and watched The Long Good Friday, The Adventures of Prince Achmed, Happy Death Day, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, and the first two episodes of AppleTV+’s Home Before Dark. Hoai-Tran watched Little Fires Everywhere, Tower of God, the new Amazon series Tales from the Loop, Space Jam, The Rocketeer, West Side Story, rewatched Mask of Zorro. What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Mountain Dew Frost Bite and Canada Dry Bold Ginger Ale What we’ve been Playing:Brad tried the trial preview demo for Predator: Hunting Grounds Jacob is all-in and fully obsessed with The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild. He also participated in his first online game night.   Other Articles Mentioned: Twitter Q&A from the producer of the Tiger King podcast   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 Huhti 20201h 51min

On the March 30, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Jaws, Dragon’s Lair, Mad Max, and a bunch of Coronavirus updates.   Opening Banter: Is it still March?   In The News: Ben: ‘Bruce’, a Musical About the Making of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’, Swims to Stage in 2021 Ben: Netflix Making a ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Movie Based on Legendary Arcade Game, Ryan Reynolds to Star and Produce Ben: George Miller Wants to Shoot ‘Mad Max’ Furiosa Prequel Next Year, and Has Auditioned Anya Taylor-Joy for the Lead   Ben: China Closing All Movie Theaters Again to Keep Battling Coronavirus Peter mentions The Emmys Still on Track for September, But Deadlines Have Been Shifted and Campaigning Suspended Ben: Golden Globes Altering Eligibility Rules Due to Coronavirus Complications, Oscars and More Likely to Follow Suit Ben: Disneyland and Walt Disney World Will Remain Closed “Until Further Notice” [Updated]   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

30 Maalis 202029min

On the March 27, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss Quibi’s first-month line-up.   Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation:  Everything Coming to Quibi in April, Including ’50 States of Fright’, ‘Dishmantled’, and Much More  Quibi Offering 90-Day Free Trial For Potential Subscribers   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

27 Maalis 202033min

On the March 25, 2020 Episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including The Mandalorian casting, Black Widow, and how the Coronavirus is changing cinema and tv.   In The News: Chris: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Adds Michael Biehn as Another Bounty Hunter Ben: ‘Black Widow’: Ray Winstone’s Character Has an ‘Avengers’ Connection Chris: Theater Owners Angry At Universal About ‘Trolls World Tour’ Digital Release as Box Office Hits Zero Chris: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Moved to August, ‘In the Heights’ and Other Warner Bros. Movies Pushed Indefinitely Ben: Chinese Movie Theaters Start to Re-Open as Coronavirus Outbreak Slows Ben: Coronavirus Updates: Chinese Theaters to Re-Release ‘Avatar,’ ‘Avengers’; U.K. Studios Mull Whether to Close; Animated Series Going Strong Chris: Netflix Viewership Up During Coronavirus; Current Production Halt Won’t Affect Things For a While Ben: ‘The Walking Dead’ Season Finale Has Been Postponed; ‘Supernatural’ Series Finale Also Delayed   In The Mailbag: We answer a couple emails about our last movie in cinemas and the Razzie awards.   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

25 Maalis 202029min