Borderlands' Box Office Goes From Bad to Worse, Alien: Romulus Comes Out Strong, and More

On the February 22, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Quantumania Box Office, Blumhouse Video Games and more.Opening Banter: Ryan ran!In The News:Ryan: Quantumania Was Critic Proof At The Box Office As Ant-Man Nabs Third Best President's Day Weekend EverQuantumania Scores $17.5 Million In Thursday Box Office Previews, An Ant-Man Franchise BestJames Cameron's Avatar: The Way Of Water Supplants James Cameron's Titanic As Third-Highest Grossing Movie EverCocaine Bear Early Buzz: The Best Movie Of 2023 (So Far) Has ArrivedMarvel Studios Slowing Down Disney+ TV Show Releases May Delay Echo, Ironheart, And MoreThe Marvels Release Date Has Been Pushed Back To November 2023Mid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Ryan: Why Lightyear Bombed At The Box Office, According To Pixar's Pete DocterRyan: Blumhouse, The Company Behind M3GAN, Is Launching Their Own Horror Video Game DivisionAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Feb 202329min

On the February 21, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: Ant-Man 3!General thoughtsOpens in San Francisco, but 90% of this movie is in the Quantum RealmBill MurrayJonathan Majors as KangEvangeline Lilly doesn’t have much to doRevolution storylineMODOKEnding: portal just kind of appears and they say “let’s go home”Post-credits scenesAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Feb 202342min

On the February 17, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor BJ Colangelo 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:BJ has been screaming into the void but also falling down YouTube rabbit hole of “Trash Theory” video essays on music and searching for the last Vine compilation I’ve yet to see.What we’ve been Reading:BJ read: NOT THE NEW YORK TIMES. Half-kidding. But I also read Vampires, Werewolves, and Other Humans: Learning from Participatory Responses to the Representation of Native Americans in Twilight by Joanna L. Siegel What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Cunk on Earth, James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, Topper, and High Flying Bird.BJ watched: Hacks, New South Park, Freaks and Geeks.What we’ve been Eating:BJ is being a human trash compactor and eating way too much Jack in the Box but tries to balance it off with Chop Stop’s overpriced salads because I haven’t been grocery shopping in a month.What we’ve been Playing:BJ has been playing Powerwash Simulator.All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Feb 202329min

On the February 16, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie, Marvel’s change in strategy, and more.Opening Banter: In The News:Natasha Lyonne And Rian Johnson's Poker Face Is Getting A Second Season At PeacockHow To Train Your Dragon Is Getting A Live-Action Adaptation In 2025Paramount+ To Raise Subscription Prices After Combining With Showtime - Here's What We KnowMarvel Studios Slowing Down Disney+ TV Show Releases May Delay Echo, Ironheart, And MoreAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Feb 202320min

On the February 15, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by no one to have a spoiler free reaction of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and talk about some film news.Opening Banter: In The News:Steven Spielberg Thinks Tom Cruise And Top Gun: Maverick May Have 'Saved' Theatrical ReleasesKevin Feige Says The Fantastic Four Will Be A 'Big Pillar' For The Future Of The Marvel Cinematic UniverseSpoiler-Free Reaction of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Feb 202314min

On the February 14, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what he’s been up to.Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Ben went axe-throwing.What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Magic Mike’s Last Dance, No Time For Comedy, Funny Face, The Thing From Another World, and the Harley Quinn Valentine’s Day special.What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing:All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Feb 202318min

On the February 13, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Super Bowl movie trailers, box office, Riddick and Plane sequels.Opening Banter: In The News:Super Bowl trailers:Ant Man heineken Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyThe Flash Super Bowl Trailer: Barry Allen Makes Some Super New FriendsZodSuper GirlKeaton’s BatmanAffleck in Blue and GreyGuardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer: One Last Heroic AdventureHigh Evolutionary and RocketNebula’s new armTeasing heartbreak of the Guardians not all making itPeter and alternate gamoraTransformers: Rise Of The Beasts Super Bowl Trailer: The Beast Wars Are Upon Usmirage “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Ryan talks Box Office:Magic Mike's Last Dance Topped The Box Office, But The Numbers Aren't Exactly MagicalMagic Mike's Last Dance Wins A Quiet Super Bowl Weekend With $8.2 Million Box Office DebutVin Diesel And David Twohy Planning Fourth Riddick Outing In Riddick: FuryaRyan: Plane Is Getting A Sequel Called Ship, Because Of Course It IsAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Feb 202333min

On the February 10, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including HBO Max, Lionsgate, James Gunn and Fast X.Opening Banter: In The News:Ryan: Lionsgate Is Winning By Not Playing The Streaming GameRyan: Discovery+ Still Merging With HBO Max, But Will Also Remain Standalone “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Peter: Vin Diesel Wants Robert Downey Jr. As Dom Toretto's 'Antithesis' In Fast & Furious FinalePeter: No, James Gunn Isn't Selling The Snyderverse To NetflixAll 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). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Feb 202331min