/Film Weekly5 Aug 2022

What HBO Max/Discovery+ Means For the Future of Warner Bros & The Streaming Universe

On the August 5, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and TV news, including what the Warner Bros/Discovery merger means for the future of the company and the streaming universe. Opening Banter: In The News: Peter (og Lex): Heartbreak Feels Good For One More Year As Nicole Kidman Renews Contract With AMC Warner Bros. Discovery Lost $3.4 Billion In First Quarter After The Mergera whopping $3.4 billion in net losses. That figure includes $1 billion in "restructuring and other costs," an additional $983 million in "transaction and integration expenses," and roughly $2 billion in "amortization of intangibles." Warner Bros. Discovery Blames Lower Box Office On Badly Timed Movie Releases Warner Bros. To Return To A More Traditional Theatrical Release Model, CEO David Zaslav ConfirmsNo more streaming originals. Theatrical > VOD > Streaming David Zaslav: "In theaters, the value of the content and the overall viewing experience is elevated," said. "When the same content moves to PVOD, and then streaming is elevated again. As films move from one window to the next, their overall value is elevated." … We have taken some aggressive steps to course correct the previous strategy," Is this a good or bad thing? Will other streamers follow? HBO Max And Discovery+ Will Officially Merge Into One Streaming Service In 2023What should it be called? The company is doing research on consumer perception of the HBO Max name. But, HBO will continue to be a major brand: “HBO will always be the beacon and the ultimate brand that stands for television quality.” Male/Female skewed graphic WB is about to cut 70% of the HBO Max production staff, they dont want to make more scripted HBO Max-only content Warner Bros. Discovery Will Make A Push Into Free Ad-Supported Television (Or FAST)“We see real potential and are exploring the opportunity for a FAST, or free ad-supported streaming offering, that would give consumers who do not want to pay a subscription fee access to great library content, while at the same time serving as an entry point to our premium service. We will talk to you more about our potential plans at our investor day which is planned for the end of the year." Netflix has also mentioned ads but they are doing it for a cheaper subscription price Peacock has FAST level Will other streamers follow? Premium to me always felt ad free Warner Bros. Discovery Has A 10 Year Plan For DC, CEO Addresses Scrapping Batgirl“We think we can build a much stronger, sustainable growth business out of DC,” Zaslav said during Thursday’s earnings call. “As part of that, we are going to focus on quality. We are not going to release any film before it’s ready…DC is something we can make better.” Batgirl: the movie wasn’t strong enough to release theatrically and was too expensive for a streaming release Canceling Batgirl but releasing The Flash THR: DC Films’ Walter Hamada Was on the Brink of Exit After ‘Batgirl’ Cancellation: “Hamada was upset at not being consulted and concerned about the impact on those involved in making the film.” “Hamada has now agreed to remain in his post at least until the Oct. 21 release of the Dwayne Johnson film Black Adam, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. “He’s pausing,” says a source. “The decision has not been made to make this adversarial, yet.” Hamada came on board during the JL fiasco. He forged relationships with James Gunn and Todd Philips and made a push into a less connected DC universe. Some of that was successful financially, others not as much. Also mentioned: Jeremy: Warner Bros. Discovery Is 'Doubling Down' On HBO, But What About HBO Max? 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Reacher Season 3 is a Huge Improvement + Interviews with Alan Ritchson, Lee Child, and More

On the February 20, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about season 3 of the Prime Video series Reacher and present interviews with its stars and the author behind the book series, Lee Child.In Our Feature Presentation: Reacher Season 3 Review: TV's Best Action Show Gets Its Mojo BackGeneral thoughtsInterviews with Lee Child, Alan Ritchson/Maria Sten, Sonya Cassidy, Anthony Michael Hall/Brian Tee/Olivier RichtersAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Feb 41min

Water Cooler: SNL50, The White Lotus Season 3, And More

On the February 19, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Shout-out to Sue from Colorado, who wrote us an email at bpearson@slashfilm.com.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Brad watched SNL50.Brad watched Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert, Kinda Pregnant, You’re Cordially Invited, and he’s been dabbling in British quiz panel shows. Ben watched The White Lotus season 3 premiere, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, and I’m Still Here.What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried 100 Grand and Butterfinger Ice Cream Bars, Post Malone’s Oreos, Hawaiian Punch C4 Energy Drink, Blackberry Dr. Pepper, Dunkin Refresher Jelly Beans, Harry Potter Butterbeer Hershey KissesAll 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 TV and occasional explorations of the great features you can find on the site. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Feb 42min

The Goonies 2, Harry Potter TV Show Finds Its Dumbledore, Captain America 4's Box Office Numbers, and More

On the February 18, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news and break down the biggest stories from the box office this past weekend.In The News: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Reveals First Look At Matt Damon As OdysseusThe Goonies 2 May Actually Happen: Warner Bros. Has Finally Hired A WriterHBO's Harry Potter TV Series May Have Found Its Dumbledore In A Beloved American ActorCaptain America: Brave New World On Track For $94 Million Presidents' Day WeekendTop 10 box office recapAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Feb 34min

The Gorge is Extremely Silly (And Kinda Rad) + Interviews With Director Scott Derrickson and Screenwriter Zach Dean

On the February 17, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Scott Derrickson’s new movie The Gorge, and present interviews with Derrickson and screenwriter Zach Dean.In Our Feature Presentation:The Gorge thoughtsZach Dean interviewScott Derrickson interviewAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Feb 42min

Captain America: Brave New World Starts Off Strong, But Ultimately Disappoints

On the February 14, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Jeremy Mathai to talk about Julius Onah’s new movie, Captain America: Brave New World.In Our Feature Presentation: Captain America: Brave New World Review: Sam Wilson's First Solo Movie Is A Safe, Forgettable RehashGeneral thoughtsSpoilersAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Feb 30min

Water Cooler: Apple Cider Vinegar, Gunga Din, The Monkey, and More

On the February 13, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to dive into the mailbag and then gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.In The Mailbag:Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force trailerSpreading the wealth during awards seasonIn the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Gunga Din.Chris watched Apple Cider Vinegar, The Monkey, Koyaanisqatsi, and rewatched Knives Out.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Feb 31min

Water Cooler: One of Them Days, Severance S2, Fantasticland, Eraserhead, and More

On the February 12, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Nina Starner to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Nina has been celebrating the Eagles’ win, go BIIIIRDSWhat we’ve been Reading: Nina read The Favourites, Layne Fargo/Penitence, Kristin Koval/Fantasticland, Mike BockovenWhat we’ve been Watching:Ben watched One of Them Days, Eraserhead, Lifeboat, and 5 Centimeters Per Second. Nina watched Anora (rewatch), The Wild Robot, The Traitors, Severance, What we’ve been Eating:Nina has been eating ice cream football cake (Super Bowl tradition), spicy salmon bowls, and pasta amatriciana.What we’ve been Playing:Nina is basically always playing Spiritfarer and is dabbling in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Feb 37min

Fantastic Four & Jurassic World Rebirth Trailers, Buffy Sequel & More News + Interview With Better Man Co-Writer/Director Michael Gracey

On the February 11, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about some news items and then present an interview with Michael Gracey, the writer and director of Better Man.In The News:Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Reveals Marvel's First Family In Their First MCU AdventureJurassic World Rebirth Trailer: Welcome To A New Era Of The Jurassic FranchiseJurassic World Rebirth Will Finally Adapt The Original Book's Scariest SceneStar Wars Gets A Blast Of Kenergy As Ryan Gosling Joins Upcoming FilmNosferatu Director Robert Eggers Is Making A Sequel To A Jim Henson ClassicBuffy The Vampire Slayer Sequel Series Could Actually Happen With An Oscar-Winning Director AttachedIn Our Feature Presentation:Better ManMichael Gracey interviewAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Feb 38min

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