Life-Changing Films, Movies That Fall Apart in Act 3, and More

On the August 13, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss the latest film and TV news, including the future of Star Trek 4, the latest with MoviePass, Idris Elba’s James Bond rumors, and new information about the Avatar sequels.   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: In The News: Future of ‘Star Trek 4’ in Doubt as Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth Part Over Salary Negotiations MoviePass Continues to Get Worse, Only Makes Two Movies Available at a Time Idris Elba Probably Isn’t the New James Bond, Unless He Is (He Probably Isn’t) The ‘Avatar’ Sequels Won’t Leave Pandora, Expect More Crossover Between Film and Theme Park 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 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

13 Aug 201823min

On the August 10, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Gal Gadot’s latest film role, a live-action Dora the Explorer movie, Marvel Studios films coming to IMAX, and more details about the potential fallout of the Disney/Fox acquisition.   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: In The News: Gal Gadot Joins ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ as a Tough Street Racer Named Shank ‘Dora The Explorer’ First Look at a Grown-Up Dora Reminds You That Yep, This Movie is Happening All Marvel Studios Movies Are Coming to IMAX Screens in September, Even ‘Incredible Hulk’ Disney May Cancel Many Non-Family Friendly Projects After Fox Merger 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 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

10 Aug 201826min

On the August 9, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including a new update about Disney and James Gunn, Venom’s potential rating, the latest in Sony’s brand of Marvel movies, and the new voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. In our feature presentation, we have an interview with The Meg director Jon Turteltaub.   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: Marvel Trying to Convince Disney to Re-Hire James Gunn For ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Sorry, Cool Kids: ‘Venom’ May Be Rated PG-13 After All Sony’s ‘Silver and Black’ is Two Separate Movies Now, Marvel Character Jackpot May Also Get Her Own Film Ben Schwartz Will Voice ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’, But Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik Will Be Live-Action   In Our Feature Presentation: Jon Turteltaub Talks Cinematic Inspirations for ‘The Meg’, How He Helped Taika Waititi, and Possible Sequels [Interview]   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 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

9 Aug 201831min

On the August 8, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including the latest on Disney and James Gunn, a new category at the Oscars, Duncan Jones’ new TV project, an American Gladiators reboot, how mobile viewing might change moving forward, and the Harry Potter movies returning to theaters. And in our feature presentation, we have an interview with Christopher Robin director Marc Forster.   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: In The News: Disney Is Using James Gunn’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Script The Oscars Adding a Popular Film Category, Trying to Limit the Telecast to Three Hours ‘Moon’ Director Duncan Jones to Helm ‘Killer Intent’ TV Adaptation A Whole Bunch of Big Names Just Raised $1 Billion to Change Mobile Viewing ‘American Gladiators’ Reboot is On The Way, Executive Produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg All 8 ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Are Returning to Theaters This Month   In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Christopher Robin’ Director Marc Forster Isn’t Worried About ‘Paddington’ Comparisons, Explains The Film’s ‘Gladiator’ Reference, and More   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 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

8 Aug 201841min

On the August 7, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Patrick Stewart returning to his legendary Star Trek role, MoviePass’s newest plan, a new MoviePass movie, a Supergirl film, the Birds of Prey villain, the live-action Star Wars TV show, and Spider-Man: Far From Home casting.   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: Patrick Stewart Will Play Captain Picard Once More in New ‘Star Trek’ Series for CBS All Access MoviePass Won’t Raise Prices, But New $9.95 Subscription Plan is No Longer Unlimited MoviePass Still Thinks They Can Make Movies, Casts Bruce Willis in ‘10 Minutes Gone’ It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a New ‘Supergirl’ Movie Officially in the Works ‘Birds of Prey’ Villain Will Be Batman Bad Guy Black Mask Ruby Rose Cast as The CW’s Batwoman Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ TV Show to Cost $100 Million for 10 Episodes, Rumored to Be Set on Mandalore Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders Join Cast of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Other articles mentioned: The 10 Best DC Animated Movies ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Ditches the Iron Spider Suit, May Hint at Tragedy in ‘Avengers 4’   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

7 Aug 201836min

On the August 6, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to in another edition of Water Cooler Monday. 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).   At The Water Cooler:   What we’ve been Doing: Ben visited Scum & Villainy cantina in Hollywood Brad finally tracked down the sexy, injured Ian Malcolm Funko POP at Target. Jacob started listening to the latest episode of Hardcore History and found a new podcast called The Lovecraft Geek.   What we’ve been Reading: Ben read Erik Larson’s Thunderstruck Jacob started reading Go Team Venture: The Art and Making of The Venture Bros. and is working to get caught up on his unread comic book stack (quick recommendations: Maestros, Black Magick, Deadly Class, Batman).   What we’ve been Watching: Hoai-Tran saw Christopher Robin and Eighth Grade, caught up with the newest episodes of Terrace House. Ben watched Deep Cover and started Orange is the New Black season 6 Jacob has been rewatching The Venture Bros. to prepare for the new season. Brad watched Set It Up and PS I Love You.   What we’ve been Eating: Jacob discovered they have French toast sticks at Sonic and now his life is ruined. Brad picked up Rocky Road Trip Oreos and Lay’s Deep Dish Pizza chips.   What we’ve been Playing: Jacob played the massive board game Rising Sun and has been preparing for a Scum and Villainy campaign. Hoai-Tran is now completely caught up with all the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery updates and doesn’t know what to do with her life.   /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 Aug 201852min

On the August 3, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista discuss the latest film and TV news, including The Grudge remake, Meet Jimmy, Star Wars Episode 9, Fargo Season 4, the McDonalds Monopoly Fraud movie, Netflix Calibrated mode, and Kraven the Hunter.   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: Chris was mentioned in a Mission Impossible Fallout tv spot. In The News: Chris: ‘The Grudge’ Remake is Now Cursed With a Lawsuit Ben: Paramount Greenlights ‘Meet Jimmy’, A Horror Film About A Killer Podcast Chris: ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Will Also Utilize Unused ‘Last Jedi’ Footage of Carrie Fisher Ben (og Fred): ‘Fargo’ Season 4 Will Star Chris Rock and is Set in 1950s Kansas City [TCA 2018] Chris: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and the Writers of ‘Deadpool’ to Adapt McDonald’s Monopoly Fraud Story Ben: What is Netflix "Calibrated Mode"? Chris: Sony Expands Their Spider-Verse, Hires Writer for Their ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Movie   In  Our Feature Presentation: Chris: ‘Better Call Saul’ is Better and More Gut-Wrenching Than Ever in Season 4     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 Aug 201841min

On the August 2, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to have a brief water cooler discussion, dig into the mail bag and discuss the latest film and TV news, including Tom Cruise, Crazy Rich Asians, Andy Serkis’ Animal Farm, Men in Black, and 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).   Water Cooler Quickie: Peter got locked out of his house In The Mail Bag: Leanne R writes in “Just wanted to give a short defense of the RunPee app. I actually have a friend who is a girl and she notoriously would take bathroom breaks (at least two) during films and I would get so annoyed at having to recap it for her whenever she got back, but the Run Pee app actually helped our moviegoing experiences. I personally would never use the bathroom during a packed screening of a film I’ve never seen and I don’t like missing scenes in a film generally, but I think for people who value their bladders and don’t mind skipping some parts of a film to relieve themselves, it’s quite useful. Would recommend!” Matt B from Tacoma, WA writes in “Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that RunPee is a fantastic app. I understand that not all people need it for the Pee portion, however the Run in RunPee is a small part that recaps the first 3 minutes of the film in case you are “Running” late. The Pee side is their main focus and the timer you were speaking of gives you a direction to start the timer, something like “as the Sony logo fades, start the timer”. There are usually two to three peetimes listed, one of them being marked as the ideal peetime. Where there is no major dialogue or plot importance, but they do a great job in summing up the short 3-5 minute exposition in a few sentences that you can read on the walk to or from the restroom.  The best part about that app that is not promoted is they also include whether or not there is anything post credits. If there is they will give their opinion as to the importance of sticking around or not and if it lies during or after the credits with a brief, spoiler-free synopsis.   Thanks for the great podcast and please don’t injure yourself at Comic-Con.  PS Give HT and Chris a raise. They’re great!!!” Drew from Houston, TX writes in “I just wanted to throw in my two cents regarding movie theater trash. I worked at a pretty nice theater in Oklahoma back in 2010-2011. We always had people dedicated to cleaning the theaters. We would walk every row and sweep up trash. I don’t think it’s awful for people to leave trash on the ground as long as it’s easy to sweep, like candy wrappers and pieces of popcorn. Drinks left in the cup holders would be disposed of by our workers.  However - people can be really gross and rude. Almost every day there would be someone who would leave a cup of dip spit in the cup holder. Things like this would make me almost dry heave as I went to throw them away. If you throw your trash away, thanks for helping us out. If you don’t, it’s not a big deal unless it’s gross. So please, don’t be gross.” Robert L writes in: “I’ve been using Vudu’s Disc 2 Digital and Movies Anywhere to convert my blu-rays to iTunes, doing 3-5 movies a month to not impact my paycheck too much. Although I find it has been worth it, this process has come with some disappointments. The biggest being that you can only get HD quality, even if that movie is available in 4K on iTunes. Also, some single discs are not eligible for Disc 2 Digital and most of all box sets are not eligible. And of course, you have to check to make sure the movie is in Movies Anywhere. Also you can only do 100 movies a year with D2D.  In my goal to have most of my important movies in both disc and digital, I can usually wait for a movie to go on sale on iTunes for 5 bucks. I save those for movies that aren’t eligi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Aug 201836min