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On the May 26, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, including the death of Ray Liotta, a new Speed Racer show from J.J. Abrams, and more.   Opening Banter:   In The News: Ray Liotta, Hollywood Legend And Goodfellas Star, Has Died At 67 Horizon Zero Dawn And Gran Turismo TV Shows In The Works Apple TV+ Orders Speed Racer Series From J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot   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

26 Touko 20227min

On the May 25, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film news writer Ryan Scott interviews the cast and crew of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Opening Banter: Happy Anniversary to Star Wars: A New Hope.   In Our Feature Presentation: An interview with the cast & crew of Obi-Wan Kenobi: Obi-Wan Kenobi Revealed The Challenges Of Telling A Story Between Trilogies Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Ewan McGregor Shares What It Was Like To Reunite With Hayden Christensen What Excited Obi-Wan Kenobi Villain Moses Ingram The Most About Joining The Star Wars Universe Every Single Line Of Dialogue In Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones Had To Be Added In ADR Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Deborah Chow Played John Williams Music On Set   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

25 Touko 202231min

On the May 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Hoai-Tran Bui to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.   Opening Banter:    At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Ben took a quick beach trip to Destin. It’s wedding season for HT! Also she talked to the Filmcast about some Men. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Joan Didion’s “The White Album,” and James Baldwin’s “Notes of a Native Son.” What we’ve been Watching:Ben and HT have been watching the new season of Stranger Things (which they can’t talk about yet). Ben watched Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Mad Holiday, and New York Ninja. Hoai-Tran watched RRR (and is about to see it again in theaters), saw The Northman, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, Better Luck Tomorrow, is caught up with Better Call Saul (not season 6 though), Starstruck season 2, Bridgerton season 2. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:    Also mentioned:  HT’s awesome AAPI Month article (Read this!)   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 Touko 202235min

On the May 23, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film News Writer Ryan Scott to talk about this weekends box office. Opening Banter: Peter bought a mechanical keyboard. In The News: Ryan: Downton Abbey And Men Were Still No Match For Marvel At The Box OfficeMention: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Passes $800 Million Worldwide Doctor Strange Downton Abbey Men  Everything Everywhere All At Once breaks a record Why wasn't Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers a theatrical release? Rothman   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

23 Touko 202230min

On the May 20, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including WB’s new approach to theatrical movies, a new “Daredevil” show, “Godzilla and the Titans” finding a director, and an “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel.   Opening Banter:    In The News: (Ben, OG Ryan): Warner Bros. Discovery Is Aiming For 25 Theatrical Releases Per YearThe Wonder Twins Movie Has Been Scrapped At HBO Max (Chris, OG Jeremy): A New Daredevil Series Is In The Works At Disney+ (Ben, OG Danielle): Godzilla And The Titans Series Will Be Directed By WandaVision Helmer Matt Shakman (Chris, OG Jeremy): Ocean's Eleven Prequel From Bombshell Director Will Star Margot Robbie   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

20 Touko 202218min

On the May 19, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by editor Brad Oman to talk about Star Wars Celebration 2022, and speculate wildly about what might happen. In Our Feature Presentation: Star Wars Celebration 2022 Preview Celebration memories from the past Two year postponement PanelsWill there even be any big news after this Vanity Fair article? Obi-Wan screening? Rundown the major panels (full schedule here) MerchCool new galaxies edge merch Star Wars Nite at DisneylandStar Wars Nite 2022: New Food, Characters, Shows & More! Showfloor Star Wars Creator Meetup: Saturday May 28 at 2pm, outside the convention center, north of the large fountain   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 Touko 202252min

On the May 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer Ryan Scott here to talk about the latest film and tv news, Stan Lee’s postmortem Marvel return, lessons learned from Solo, She-Hulk trailer and the future of Star Wars. Opening Banter: Ryan did great on the podcast yesterday.   In The News: Ryan: Marvel Makes Licensing Deal to Use Stan Lee's Likeness, Which Seems Kind of Gross  Peter: The controversy over Kathleen Kennedy’s Solo commentFrom Vanity Fair: The 2018 movie Solo explored Han Solo’s younger years, with Alden Ehrenreich taking on the role of the smuggler originated by Harrison Ford. The film has its admirers, but it made less at the box office than any other live-action Star Wars movie. Solo’s swagger may be too singular for another actor to replicate. “There should be moments along the way when you learn things,” says Kennedy. “Now it does seem so abundantly clear that we can’t do that.” Reaction: She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Trailer: Jennifer Walters Enters The MCU   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

18 Touko 202234min

On the May 17, 2022, episode of /Film Daily, /Film news writer Ryan Scott talks about the latest film and tv news, which today is all about a galaxy far, far away, and the wealth of "Star Wars" news that recently dropped. In The News: Ryan: Kevin Feige's And Rian Johnson's Star Wars Movies Are Probably Not Happening Any Time Soon Ryan: Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movie Is Next In The Pipeline Ryan: Andor Will Chart How Cassian Andor Transforms From Cynic To Rebel Ryan: Star Wars Prequel Series The Acolyte Reveals A Few Key Details Ryan: Spider-Man: No Way Home's Jon Watts Is Making An '80s-Inspired Star Wars Series Plug: Tales From The Box Office: 20 Years Ago, Attack Of The Clones Set A Low Bar For Star Wars 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

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