/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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Universal's Epic Universe Theme Park is Astonishing

On the April 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk all about Universal’s new Epic Universe.In Our Feature Presentation: Epic Universe Envisions A Bold New World For Immersive Theme Parks – And It SucceedsAll 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

7 Apr 46min

Freaky Tales Is An Unusual Outlier + Interview With Writer/Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck

On the April 4, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new film Freaky Tales and presents an interview with the movie's writer/directors, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.In Our Feature Presentation: Freaky Tales!Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck 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

4 Apr 21min

The Ballad of Wallis Island Is One of My Favorite Films of 2025 + Interview With Writers/Stars Tim Key and Tom Basden

On the April 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about one of his favorite films of the year so far, The Ballad of Wallis Island, and presents an interview with the writers/stars of the film.In Our Feature Presentation:Interview with Tim Key and Tom BasdenAll 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

3 Apr 22min

Water Cooler: RIP Val Kilmer, Discworld, The Studio, and More

On the April 2, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.Before we get to that, RIP Val Kilmer.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Jacob ran two half marathons and then suffered a terrible accident. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.Jacob read The Path to Paradise by Sam Wasson, and has begun reading Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. What we’ve been Watching:Ben has been watching a bunch of stuff he can’t talk about yet, but he wants to talk about The Brutalist 4K. Jacob watched Warfare, Mickey 17, The Studio, and The Pitt. What we’ve been Playing:Ben has been listening to The Serpent and the Rainbow score.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

2 Apr 32min

Beatles 4-Movie Biopic, Avengers: Doomsday Cast, Spider-Man Updates, John Wick 5, and More

On the April 1, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Coyote Vs. ACME Will Get Released After Being Rescued By An Unlikely SaviorAvengers: Doomsday Casting Suggests Several Possible Marvel StorylinesMarvel's Avengers: Doomsday Cast Might Be Even Bigger Than We ThoughtMarvel Studios Could Give The X-Men What Fox Never Could – An EndingSpider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Gets A Release Date, And Fans Are In For A Long WaitTom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Takes Its Title From One Of The Most Infamous Marvel Storylines EverWhy Tom Hardy's Venom & Tom Holland's Spider-Man Haven't Crossed Over YetNathan Fillion's Green Lantern Has Already Booked His Second Appearance After James Gunn's SupermanJohn Wick 5 Will Bring Keanu Back From The Dead, Two More Spin-Offs Still In The WorksThe Four-Part Beatles Biopic Has Officially Found Its John, Paul, George, And RingoAll 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

1 Apr 32min

Weekend Box Office Numbers, And Why Haven't Studios Gone All In On Re-Releases?

On the March 31, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.In The News:Top 10AnalysisAll 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

31 Mars 30min

Death of a Unicorn + Interview With Writer/Director Alex Scharfman

On the March 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about Death of a Unicorn and presents an interview with writer/director Alex Scharfman.In Our Feature Presentation: Death Of A Unicorn Review: Unicorn Violence Starts Out Fun Then Grows Stale In This Horror-Comedy [SXSW]Alex Scharfman 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

28 Mars 21min

Our 5 Favorite Jason Statham Movies

On the March 27, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about their favorite Jason Statham movies.In Our Feature Presentation: A Working Man Review: Jason Statham Is A Killer Girl Dad In A Generic John Wick KnockoffWhat makes Jason Statham special?Top 5 listPairing Jason Statham With A Baby Was A Big Bet For The Fast 8 CrewThe Expendables 3 Stunt That Almost Cost Jason Statham His LifeAre Tom Cruise's Collateral & Jason Statham's Transporter Connected?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

27 Mars 37min

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