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On the March 15, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui, for an Emergency Episode to discuss the breaking news that James Gunn has been rehired by Disney to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, and to discuss a couple bits of latest film and tv news, including, Apple’s streaming service and Game of Thrones season 8.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: We don’t need any opening banter today, we have some huge Marvel news! In The News: Ben: James Gunn Rehired to Direct 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 HT: Apple Orders ‘Pachinko’ TV Series Adaptation from ‘The Terror’ Showrunner HT: Apple Streaming Service Could Soon Add HBO, Showtime, Starz While Original Titles in Development Ben: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Runtimes Confirmed, Final Four Episodes Will Essentially Be Short Movies 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

15 Maalis 201931min

On the March 14, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista, to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Pet Sematary in 4Dx, One Day at a Time, The Talisman, Rotten Tomatoes, Michael Jackson, and Avengers: Endgame. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Don’t worry guys, Twitter isn’t taking away the likes and RT numbers after all. In The News: Chris: ‘Pet Sematary’ 4DX Screenings Will Bring the Film’s Undead Horrors to Life HT: ‘One Day at a Time’ Cancelled By Netflix, But is Searching For Another Home Brad: DirecTV Now is Raising Prices, Losing Channels, and Generally Getting Worse Chris: Stephen King’s ‘The Talisman’ Movie Might Finally Happen, with ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Director Mike Barker HT: Rotten Tomatoes Could Further Tighten Audience Review Guidelines Against Trolls Brad: ‘The Simpsons’ Showrunner Explains Why the Michael Jackson Episode Was Taken Down Reaction: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer: The Avengers Will Do Whatever It Takes Brad ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer Breakdown: Whatever It Takes…to Keep the Secrets Intact Other Articles Mentioned: Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on R. Kelly and Michael Jackson Brad’s SNL Review: Idris Elba Hosts 'Saturday Night Live', Proving This Man Needs to Star in More Comedies 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

14 Maalis 201940min

On the March 13, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista, to discuss the latest film and tv news, including a Marvel What If tv series, Sony’s plans for the Spider-Man universe, an abandoned Captain Marvel post-credits scene, Annapurna losses, and breaking news: Marvel’s Shang-Chi has found a director. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Twitter is apparently getting rid of retweet and like numbers and we aren’t happy about it. In The News: Peter: Exclusive: Marvel Studios Producing ‘What If’ TV Series For Disney+ Chris: Sony Has the Next Seven Years Laid Out for Their ‘Spider-Man’ Universes, in Both Film and TV Brad: Abandoned ‘Captain Marvel’ Post-Credits Scene Almost Tied Back to ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Instead Chris: Annapurna Lost Money On All But One of Their 2018 Films, and This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things ‘Short Term 12’ Filmmaker Destin Creston To Direct ‘Shang Chi’ 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

13 Maalis 201932min

On the March 12, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by producer Kevin Feige and directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden to answer our questions about Captain Marvel. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: If you haven’t seen Captain Marvel, don’t listen to this episode until you do! In Our Feature Presentation: A Captain Marvel Interview Special: ‘Captain Marvel’ Directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden Talk the Genius of Ben Mendelsohn, Renaming Goose the Cat, ’90s Music, Stan Lee and More [Interview] Interview: Kevin Feige Talks Captain Marvel Spoilers, The Future of Goose, Stan Lee's Tribute and Disney Plus TV Shows 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

12 Maalis 201923min

On the March 11, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall to talk about Taika Waititi's new Time Bandits TV series and some of the biggest movies at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: No Water Cooler today In the News: Apple's 'Time Bandits' Series Will Be Co-Written and Directed By Taika Waititi  In Our Feature Presentation: Jacob Hall's SXSW reactions to... The Highwaymen Little Monsters Us The Art of Self-Defense Booksmart Tread   Other Articles Mentioned: Jacob's SXSW Recap Days One and Two Jacob's SXSW Recap Day Three Us Review Booksmart Review Long Shot Review The Beach Bum Review David Makes Man Review What We Do in the Shadows TV Review Go Back to China Review Boyz in the Wood Review   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

11 Maalis 201921min

On the March 8, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, writer Hoai-Tran Bui and special guest, Sean Gerber from Superhero News and Marvel Studios News podcast to have a Captain Marvel spoiler discussion.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: If you haven’t seen Captain Marvel, don’t listen to this episode until you do!   In Our Feature Presentation: A Captain Marvel Spoiler Discussion. Stan Lee’s tribute and cameoHow Stan Lee’s ‘Captain Marvel’ Cameo Changed After the Comic Legend’s Death The Skrull twist / MendelsohnWhat this means for Secret Invasion Mar-Vell twist Why Monica Rambeau Might Be Important To The Future of the MCU The Tesseract: How did Wendy Lawson get the Tesseract? Goose the Cat: Everything We Know About Goose, the 'Captain Marvel' Cat Everyone LovesWhat is a Flerkin? Why was Goose’s name changed from the comics? Why is Goose at the Government base roaming around free? Where does the stuff inside Goose go? Is Goose now dead? Fury’s eye injury The Protector Initiative The End Credits scene: ‘Captain Marvel’ Credits Scenes Set Up the Future and Fill in the Past of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Why Nick Fury Didn’t Page Captain Marvel Before ‘Infinity War’, According To Kevin Feige New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Footage Description Reveals Captain Marvel With The Avengers What can we expect in a sequel?Could it be another prequel? Ronan The Accuser Is Captain Marvel too powerful for the MCU? The Soundtrack Other Easter Eggs: 'Captain Marvel' Trailer Hints at an Infinity Stone Connection to 'The Avengers'   Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Captain Marvel’ Directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden Talk the Genius of Ben Mendelsohn, Renaming Goose the Cat, ’90s Music, Stan Lee and More [Interview] ‘Captain Marvel’ and the Bizarre Comic Book History of Carol Danvers HT’s ‘Captain Marvel’ Review: Marvel’s First Solo Female Superhero Movie Makes a Solid Landing   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 Maalis 20191h 3min

On the March 7, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Suicide Squad 2, Gundam, MoviePass, Game of Thrones, The Trench and Avengers: Endgame.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Jacob is gearing up for SXSW.   In The News: Jacob: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Opening Dates for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Announced, But One Ride Won’t Be Ready Chris: ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Hires Idris Elba to Replace Will Smith as Deadshot Chris: ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Characters Revealed: King Shark, Polka-Dot Man and More Jacob: ‘Gundam’ Live-Action Adaptation to Be Penned By ‘Y: The Last Man’ Writer Brian K. Vaughan Chris: MoviePass Changing Business Model Yet Again, Will Now Focus On Their Own Films Jacob: George R.R. Martin Hasn’t Read the ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Scripts Because He’s Too Busy Trying to Finish Those Damn Books Chris:  ‘The Trench’ Will Take Place After ‘Aquaman’ (and How ‘The Conjuring’ Universe is Inspiring DC Movies) Chris: Disney+ Will House Entire Disney Motion Picture Library, Including Things From the Disney Vault Jacob: New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Footage Description Reveals Captain Marvel with The AvengersPLUG: Ben: First ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Footage Screened, Here’s What Was In It 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 Maalis 201931min

On the March 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to answer some listener emails in the Mail Bag. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In The Mailbag: Austin from Dallas Texas writes in “I thought I would chime in. I lean towards Spielberg’s side on this. For me it’s not about Netflix or Amazon not being able to release a movie and it not being good. The Oscars to me is for a particular medium just like the Emmy’s. Netflix was using to me a loophole intended for shorts and indie films to their advantage. I feel they should have to do a wide release of their films to qualify. Idk how you put rules into place to not exclude indie films though. Maybe have it based on budget? To me Netflix movies are equivalent to straight to VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray. Those would not be considered for Oscars so why should they. Maybe it’s time to add a streaming category?” Langdon Kessner writes in “Hi Peter,  Big fan of the site and the podcast. I'd like to offer a defense of Spielberg, and I'm honestly shocked that so many people are against him, specifically #FilmTwitter. Watching the argument go from "Spielberg hates Netflix" (which is not true) to "Spielberg doesn't care about minorities" (also not true) was maddening.   For starters, it's important to note (and I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned on the podcast), Spielberg was a huge part of getting Five Came Back, a documentary, produced on Netflix. Author Mark Harris himself stated it would not exist without him. So this idea that Spielberg just hates Netflix and is a cartoon grandpa yelling at clouds is ridiculous (not saying you guys pushed this idea, but social media did).  The issue here is the way Netflix treats their movies, and more importantly, the theaters. Not many of them have been given a proper theatrical release. And even the ones that do come with rules from Netflix. For the few theaters that were able to get Roma in 70mm, Netflix had a lot of rules that made it difficult for them to screen it. It had to be shown in Dolby Atmos, and it could only be screened from Thursday to Sunday. I know this because I wrote a series of articles on independent movie theaters in Boston, and still occasionally talk to the managers. All have said that Netflix is extremely cagey and reticent to conversation when it comes to showing their movies in theaters.  Also important to note (and I was also disappointed this wasn't mentioned): Amazon Prime does not do this. They have a 90-day theatrical window and nobody, least of all Spielberg, is mad at them for it. That's the point Spielberg is making. That Netflix doesn't give their films a proper theatrical release, and instead just a token one so they can qualify for the Oscars. You guys mentioned on the podcast that it feels like elitists saying "No, you can't be in our club". To me, it feels like an first-year employee demanding a promotion without going through the ranks.   And Joseph Kahn made a great point (I won't rehash the whole thing here), but "Oscars are meant to promote the theatrical experience. So Netflix releasing a movie in one theater and claiming they should be celebrated with an Oscar the same way like BlacKkKlansman or even yes, Green Book, is not remotely fair." Basically, if Netflix followed the Amazon Prime model, there'd be no issue. But they don't and prioritize home viewing which is television. A line does need to be drawn and this only happened because Netflix blurred the line between film and television. If they can afford to dump $8 billion in content, they can certainly afford a theatrical release.  Sorry that I wrote a lot, but this debate has infuriated me. Two corporations are going to head-to-head yet Netflix is somehow the underdog? Ugh. This has nothing to do with quality of Netflix (which is Osca Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Maalis 201932min