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On the April 6, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Rogue One, Karl Urban, Dwayne Johnson, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Isao Takahata, and special anniversary celebrations for Jurassic Park and Titanic.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Screenwriter Tony Gilroy Says ‘Rogue One’ Was a “Mess” Before Reshoots Karl Urban Joins Amazon’s Comic Adaptation ‘The Boys’ The Rock Was in Talks for a ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Movie, and Other Things We Learned at the ‘Rampage’ Press Conference John Krasinski and Emily Blunt Don’t Mind Missing Out on the MCU The Legacy of Isao Takahata, The Underappreciated Half of Studio Ghibli ‘Jurassic Park’ 25th Anniversary Celebration Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Alamo Drafthouse Announces ‘Titanic’ Screening on the Queen Mary, is Just Asking For Trouble   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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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 Apr 201830min

On the April 5, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film news, including Rampage, Infinity War, Star Wars, MoviePass, The Accountant, Jay and Silent Bob, Terminator, The Talisman, and Lord of the Rings.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Peter saw Rampage last night at the World Premiere.   In the News: ‘Rampage’ Early Buzz: Dwayne Johnson Does His Thing in Your Latest Mindless, Loud Guilty Pleasure Shocking ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Box Office Tracking Suggests the Film Will Be a Hit ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Tops the Most Profitable Movies of 2017 ‘The Accountant’ Was the Most Rented Movie of 2017 ‘Jay and Silent Bob’ Are Back – in a Virtual Reality Series Abandoned ‘Terminator Genisys’ Sequel Plot Focused on Cyborg John Connor MoviePass Acquires Moviefone, Lifts Ban of Popular AMC Theaters ‘The Talisman’ Movie: Spielberg Might Finally Adapt the Stephen King, Peter Straub Novel  Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Show Has a Five Season Commitment, a Billion Dollar Budget, Peter Jackson and a Possible Spin-Off   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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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

5 Apr 201828min

On the April 4, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is back, joined by Senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film news, including Last Starfighter, Terminator, Star Wars, Rian Johnson, Stranger Things, and Fast and Furious 9. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: We survived the Hotelpocalypse, but did we get anything out of it? In the News: ‘Rogue One’ Writer Hints a New ‘Last Starfighter’ Project May Be Imminent New ‘Terminator’ Comic Takes Us Back to 1984 and Reveals a Second Time-Traveling Cyborg J.J. Abrams’ Initial Plan For Rey’s Parentage Was Far Different Than What We Saw in ‘The Last Jedi’ Rian Johnson’s New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Will Capture the “Spirit” of the Series Filmmaker Sues ‘Stranger Things’ Creators, Says They Ripped Off His Idea Dwayne Johnson Unsure If He’s Returning for ‘Fast and Furious 9’     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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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

4 Apr 201837min

On the April 3, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is back, joined by writers Chris Evangelista and Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film news, including Guillermo Del Toro, Armada, Avengers, Jurassic Park, Universal Studios, Venom and more.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Fox Searchlight Signs Deal With Guillermo del Toro For More Fantasy, Horror and Sci-fi Films ‘Wrath of the Titans’ Writer to Pen Adaptation of Ernest Cline’s ‘Armada’ ‘Avengers’ Screenwriter Originally Tried to Reduce Thor’s Role Dr. Ian Malcolm Was Almost Cut Out of ‘Jurassic Park,’ Jeff Goldblum Reveals Universal Studios Reportedly Planning Fourth Florida Park, Could Include ‘Lord of the Rings’ and More Harry Potter Is Woody Harrelson Carnage in ‘Venom’? A New Rumor Suggests So The Russo Brothers and Thanos Ask Fans to Not Spoil ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ The Title of ‘Avengers 4’ Should Scare Marvel Fans, According to the Russo Brothers   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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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 Apr 201824min

On the April 2, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is back, joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, writer Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the water cooler, and a heated discussion: is Ready Player One really Steven Spielberg’s worst movie?   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Peter thanks Ben and the crew for running the podcast and site while he was away.   At The Water Cooler: Peter has returned from a week long trip to New York City, where he encountered the cold weather but narrowly avoided the snow, got to experience Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, experience Ghostbusters: Dimension Void VR experience, and experience two magic shows: The Magician at the Nomad Hotel starring Dan White, and In and Of Itself starring Derek Del Gaudio. Brad watched the movie Rad Chris watched Netflix’s Lost in Space   In Our Feature Presentation: Is Ready Player One really Steven Spielberg’s Worst Movie? Chris, what did you hate about Ready Player One? Brad, what did you love about Ready Player One? Is The Lost World a better movie? Is AI a better movie? Is Crystal Skull a better movie? 1941? Hook? War Horse? Chris, A decade from now, why do you think Ready Player One will be considered Spielberg's worst film? Brad, why do you think Ready Player One will be remembered fondly a decade from now?   Other posts referenced in this episode ‘Ready Player One’ Spoiler Review: This is Steven Spielberg’s Worst Movie With ‘A.I.’ and ‘Minority Report,’ Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work for a New Century Brad’s top 10 Spielberg movies tweet   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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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

2 Apr 201836min

On the March 30, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Jurassic World 3, a pair of buzzed-about directors uniting with Adam Sandler, a new Kate McKinnon comedy, The Tommyknockers movie, Reed Morano’s Anne Frank film, Bill & Ted 3’s status, and Netflix possibly buying EuropaCorp.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Colin Trevorrow Will Return To Direct ‘Jurassic World 3’ Adam Sandler Could Star in the Next Safdie Brothers Movie Kate McKinnon Teaming With Director Danny Boyle for New Comedy Stephen King’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Set for New Adaptation from James Wan ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Director Reed Morano to Helm Anne Frank Drama ‘Bill & Ted 3’ is Closer To Happening Than Ever Before Netflix Might Buy Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp, The Company Behind ‘Taken’ and ‘Valerian’   Other posts referenced in this episode ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ Review: An Indie Episode of ‘The Twilight Zone’ With Peter Dinklage   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 in 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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 Mar 201824min

On the March 29, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about Wonder Woman 2, Taika Waititi’s next movie, the ending of the Sharknado franchise, the latest update about a Deadwood movie, and the new Westworld season 2 trailer.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Pedro Pascal Joins ‘Wonder Woman 2’ Cast Scarlett Johansson to Star in Taika Waititi’s Next Film, ‘Jojo Rabbit’ ‘Sharknado 6’ Will Mercifully End the Franchise With Time Travel Timothy Olyphant Says ‘Deadwood’ Movie Won’t Happen, Makes Us Sad ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer: These Violent Delights Get Second Seasons ‘Westworld’ Secret Video Offers More Violent Delights, Rinko Kikuchi Joins Cast Other posts referenced in this episode ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown: Dreams Don’t Mean Anything...Or Do They? With ‘A.I.’ and ‘Minority Report,’ Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work For a New Century   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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

29 Mar 201827min

On the March 28, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Donald Glover’s Deadpool, Fire and Fury, an upcoming Pixar short film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Amazon’s billion dollar gamble. And in our Feature Presentation, you’ll hear a spoiler-free interview with actors Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie from the set of Avengers: Infinity War.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Donald Glover Brilliantly Mocks ‘Deadpool’ Cancellation With Script Pages Taking Shots at Marvel ‘Fire and Fury’ TV Show Will Be Directed By Jay Roach The New Pixar Short Will Be About A Dumpling That Comes to Life Mark Hamill On The One ‘Last Jedi’ Scene He Wishes Wasn’t Cut Vice Admiral Holdo Was Force-Sensitive, Laura Dern Reveals ‘The Three-Body Problem’ TV Series at Amazon May Cost $1 Billion   In our Feature Presentation: Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie Talk ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and Reacting to a Raccoon [Interview]   Other posts referenced in this episode With ‘A.I.’ and ‘Minority Report,’ Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work For a New Century   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).   Please feel free to 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

28 Mar 201839min