Drew Goddard Heads Into The Matrix, Tim Robinson Gets an HBO Show, and More

On the February 1, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest movie news, including a Men in Black spin-off directed by F. Gary Gray, USA Network and Syfy can now drop the F-bomb on television, Heath Ledger planned to return to play The Joker, and Tiffany Haddish potentially working with Paul Thomas Anderson. And in the Spoiler Room, /Film managing editor Jacob Hall joins to talk about some Game of Thrones season 8 spoilers.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Men in Black Spin-Off to Be Directed by F. Gary Gray Tiffany Haddish and Paul Thomas Anderson Have Been Discussing Potential Movie Ideas Syfy and USA Will Now Be Dropping F-Bombs Like a Motherf**ker on TV Heath Ledger Had Planned to Return as The Joker After ‘The Dark Knight’   In the Spoiler Room: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 May Feature a Blazing Inferno and a Surprising Pregnancy You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 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 Feb 201836min

On the January 31, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including Andy Serkis possibly returning for Star Wars: Episode 9, how the Fantastic Beasts sequel will address Dumbledore’s sexuality, Cowboy Ninja Viking finds a new director, Paramount’s planned Ology franchise, an unconventional Hocus Pocus sequel, and Bad Boys For Life getting two new directors.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Will Ignore Dumbledore Being Gay A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Book Will Give You The Magical Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For Michelle MacLaren to Direct Chris Pratt’s ‘Cowboy Ninja Viking’ Paramount Establishes a Writers’ Room for ‘Ology’ Franchise ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Gets a Director, TV Spin-Off Casts a Ghostbuster Andy Serkis Teases Snoke’s Possible Return in ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Jan 201835min

On the January 30, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including the early buzz on Black Panther, the first Ant-Man and the Wasp trailer, a Crank cinematic universe, the very political poster for The First Purge, a Metropolis TV series, and the Mute trailer.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Black Panther Early Buzz: What the Critics Are Saying About Marvel’s New Movie Lois Lane and Lex Luthor-Centric ‘Metropolis’ Series Coming From DC Digital Service ‘Crank’ Director Wants a Crank Cinematic Universe ‘The First Purge’ Poster is Here to Ruffle Some Feathers ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Trailer: Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly Are Partners in Crime-Fighting ‘Mute’ Trailer: Duncan Jones Heads to Netflix You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 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 Jan 201840min

On the January 29, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including Cloverfield 4, Kingkiller Chronicle, Tom Hanks starring in a Mr. Rogers movie, Deep Blue Sea 2 gets a trailer, and whether Disney should be worried about the future of Star Wars.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the Watercooler: Peter watched A Futile and Stupid Gesture on Netflix. Chris watched American Crime Story season 2. Ben has been listening to The Daily.   In the News:   ‘Cloverfield 4’ is a WWII Thriller Called ‘Overlord’ and It’s Already Done Filming Deep Blue Sea 2 Trailer Robert Kirkman’s Birthright Comic Being Adapted Into A Movie: A Fantasy Version of Flight of the Navigator Should Disney Be Worried About ‘The Last Jedi’s Box Office Numbers? Sam Raimi Will Direct Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Kingkiller Chronicle’ Adaptation Tom Hanks to Play TV Icon Mr. Rogers in ‘You Are My Friend’ You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Jan 201837min

On the January 26, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai Tran-Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including the truth behind the new Crocodile Dundee movie, the latest shenanigans from MoviePass, The Shining sequel gets a director, Steven Spielberg’s next two movies, the first set photos from Captain Marvel, changes to The Weinstein Company, Big Little Lies season 2’s A-list addition, and Mission: Impossible 6 gets a title and a couple of new photos.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News:   Yep, ‘Dundee’ is Actually a Commercial for Australian Tourism Whoa: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Will Star Meryl Streep ‘Mission: Impossible 6’ Reveals Its Title, Tom Cruise’s Latest Crazy Stunt ‘Captain Marvel’ First Look Features Brie Larson in a Power Rangers-Style Costume The Weinstein Company is Getting a New Name and a Female-Friendly Makeover ‘West Side Story’ Remake Begins Casting But ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Looks to Be First For Steven Spielberg ‘Gerald’s Game’ Director to Adapt ‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Is This The Reason MoviePass Removed Select AMC Theaters? Extra Links: Tom Cruise on the Graham Norton ShowYou can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 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 Jan 201833min

On the January 25, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about their favorite films of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Brad’s Choices: The Kindergarten Teacher (Nobody yet) Bodied (YouTube) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Focus) Blindspotting (Lionsgate) The Tale (Nobody yet) Honorable mentions: Eighth Grade   Ben’s Choices: Mandy (None yet, but highest-rated RT movie at Sundance) Generation Wealth (Amazon) Sorry to Bother You (Annapurna close to picking it up) Lizzie (Saban Films) Search (Sony Pictures)   Others: Hereditary, A Futile and Stupid Gesture You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 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 Jan 201839min

On the January 23, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the 2018 Academy Award nominations.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: 2018 Academy Award Nominations Announced The Biggest Oscar Snubs and Surprises   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 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 Jan 201831min

On the January 22, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest movie news, including a secret new Crocodile Dundee movie, the future of Inhumans, Dune remake comparisons, Incredibles 2 cast and details, Star Wars: The Last Jedi in 4Dx, Moviepass becomes a distributor, the new Cloverfield movie, Bodied gets distribution, and Sword in the Stone gets a director.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Peter gives an update on his wrist injury, Chris gives us an update on his illness.   In the News: ‘Dundee’ Trailer: Did Danny McBride Make a ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Sequel? ‘Inhumans’ Seemingly Canceled as All 14 Fans Petition For Renewal ‘Dune’ Remake Will Be “Star Wars For Adults,” Says Denis Villeneuve ‘Incredibles 2’ Voice Cast And Concept Art Reveals New Characters and Plot Details ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ 4DX Screenings in Japan Allow Viewers to Choose Light or Dark Side Versions MoviePass Will Start Co-Acquiring Films For Theatrical Distribution New ‘Cloverfield’ Sequel Launches Another Viral Promo Is ‘Cloverfield Station’ the Title of the Next ‘Cloverfield’ Movie? ‘Bodied,’ One of 2018’s Best Movies, Acquired by YouTube ’28 Weeks Later’ Director To Helm Disney’s Live-Action ‘Sword in the Stone’ You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to send your feedback, questions or comments to us at peter@slashfilm.com and 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 and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Jan 201838min