July 18 2017: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Dunkirk, Robotech, Kermit The Frog, Elysium 2, Apes & More

On the November 9, 2017, we gathered in the /Film bunker for an emergancy episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and Nerdist writer Amy Radcliffe to discuss the big breaking Star Wars news: Disney has announced a new Star Wars movie trilogy set outside of the Skywalker saga, to be helmed by Rian Johnson. They have also confirmed plans for a live-action Star Wars television series to debut on Disney’s streaming service, which is set to launch in 2019. Hit the jump to hear our geeky discussion.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Rian Johnson Will Create a Whole New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Live Action ‘Star Wars’ TV Show Confirmed By Disney, Will Be Available on the Company’s New Streaming Service Why Johnson didn’t do episode 1 Our general reactions Does this mean the Skywalker saga ends with episode 9? What does this mean for the stand-alone movies? Will it not be titled Star Wars? Will this be set in a different era? What would you like to see?  Our thoughts on Rian Johnson as the helmer. If the movie trilogy is new characters, does that mean the tv show might be people or places we know? Ideas for the Star Wars tv series. Who should be the showrunner?  Have any geeky thoughts on this news that we might not have addressed on the podcast? Send your opinions, speculation, analysis, and suggestions to peter@slashfilm.com. You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201739min

On the November 9, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest news, including a Metal Gear Solid movie, Future Man early reviews, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is cancelled, Shawn Levy to direct a movie described as Stand By Me on the Moon, All The Money in the World has recast Kevin Spacey weeks before the film is set to be released, Apple orders another TV series, and Disney won’t be doing any more Netflix shows. And in The Mailbag, we discuss how many streaming services is too many.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie Will Be Penned By ‘Jurassic World’ Screenwriter Derek Connolly ‘Future Man’ Early Buzz: Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg’s Time Travel Show is Raunchy and Fun Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ is Not Happening Shawn Levy to Direct ‘Crater’, a Sci-Fi Coming-of-Age Film Set on the Moon ‘All the Money In the World’ Replacing Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer Apple Gives Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s Morning TV Drama a Two Season Order No More New Marvel Netflix Shows; Disney Wanted to Buy Fox to Compete with the Streaming Giant   In The Mailbag: How many streaming services is too many? How many do you currently pay for? What do you not pay for and why? What does Disney or Apple need to do to make you a subscriber? How many services are too many? To submit questions to the mailbag, send them to peter@slashfilm.com. Please mention your name and general geographical location in case we mention the question on the air. You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201739min

On the November 8, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest news, including Peak TV, a Harry Potter Pokemon Go game, the cost of Blade Runner 2049’s failure, the possible end of the Dark Universe, Suicide Squad 2 rumors, a reaction to the new Steven Spielberg trailer, and Steven Soderbergh’s interactive movie project.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Might Introduce Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam ‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ Augmented Reality Game Coming in 2018 From Pokemon Go Developer ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Box Office Failure Might Cost Producers $80 Million ‘The Post’ Trailer: Steven Spielberg Goes to Bat for a Free Press Is The Dark Universe Dead? Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan Depart Universal’s Monster Films ‘Mosaic’ Trailer: Steven Soderbergh’s Interactive App is Available Now Peak TV is Giving People Anxiety, Because We Can’t Have Nice Things You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201737min

On the November 7, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss the latest news, including AMC’s theatrical masking policy, the Justice League runtime, Luke Skywalker’s backstory in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Mark Millar’s first Netflix project. And in the Mail Bag, we’ll be talking about movies that deserved sequels.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: World’s Largest Movie Theater Chain Essentially Admits to Not Caring About Theatrical Presentation Warner Bros. Made Sure ‘Justice League’ Runtime Was Under Two Hours What Happened Luke Skywalker Between Episodes 6 and 7 is “Not Important” in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ‘The Magic Order’ is Mark Millar’s First Comic Book for Netflix   In The Mailbag: Errol from LA writes in “what movies you think should have had a sequel but never did, and if you have the time, what would be the plot of said sequel? Mine would be Brothers Bloom, where (spoilers coming up) the sequel has Bloom on the run from diamond dog and not being able to cope with trying to plan without Stephen around, who was the main driver of Blooms entire life in the first film. Would love to hear your thoughts on a sequel that never was.” Peter’s Picks: Tron: Legacy, Dredd, The Goonies, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Almost Famous? Swingers? Brad‘s Picks: Lost in Space, District 9, Galaxy Quest, John Carter, Real Steel, Spaceballs You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201746min

On the November 6, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista. In the Feature Presentation, we’ll discuss the bombshell reveal that Disney wants to buy Fox. In the latest news, we talk about Lord of the Ring tv series, Kevin Spacey fired from House of Cards, and Joe Johnston retiring. At the Water Cooler, we’ll talk about the iPhone X, the Showtime series SMILF, Eataly, MondoCon and Super Mario Odyssey.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In Our Feature Presentation: Disney Wants To Buy Fox’s Movie Studio, TV Production and More Jacob relays what we know Why would Disney want to own Fox? What might this include? How could this complicate Hollywood? Is this good or bad for us?   At the Water Cooler: Peter got the iPhone X, watched SMILF, ate at Eataly, and went to a Magic convention Jacob went to MondoCon and played Super Mario Odyssey   In the News: ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Planned for Amazon Kevin Spacey Suspended From ‘House of Cards’, Will ‘House of Cards’ Kill Kevin Spacey’s Character? Joe Johnston Retiring After ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair’ You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201744min

On the November 3, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by Jacob Hall and Ben Pearson for the latest news, including the likelihood of a Goonies sequel. In the Spoiler Room, we’ll be talking about some Stranger Things theories and some spoiler discussion for Thor Ragnarok.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Feedback: Why no Game of Thrones in the top 5 tv shows of the past 5 years?   In the News: ‘The Goonies 2’ Will Still “Likely” Happen, But in What Form?   In the Spoiler Room:   10 minute timecode: Thor Ragnarok:   ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Credits Scene: Let’s Talk About What It Means… ‘Thor: Ragnarok’: Kevin Feige Addresses What Happened to The Warriors Three   24 minute timecode: Stranger Things:   ‘Stranger Things 2’ Ending Cut Epilogue Scenes That Would Have Set Up Season 3 ‘Stranger Things’ Theories: D&D Hints About Season 3, How The Show Connects To Stephen King’s ‘It’ You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201735min

On the November 2, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by Jacob Hall and Chris Evangelista for the latest news, including a Twilight Zone reboot from Jordan Peele, Shazam casting, The Orville get a second season, the future of Star Wars films, and some theme park news including Fast and Furious: Supercharged in Orlando and Pixar Pier in Anaheim. In The Mail Bag, we’ll be talking about our favorite tv series of the last 5 years.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Twilight Zone’ Reboot Coming to CBS All Access from ‘Get Out’ Director Jordan Peele ‘Shazam!’ Finds a Villain in Mark Strong – Here’s What You Need to Know About His Character Seth MacFarlane’s ‘The Orville’ Renewed for a Second Season ‘Star Wars’ Films Planned For the Next 10 Years Says Kathleen Kennedy New ‘Fast and Furious: Supercharged’ Details Tease Ride Story, Returning Cast Members Pixar Pier Details Revealed: Incredicoaster, Inside Out Land, RIP Cove Bar, Opening Date   In The Mailbag: Julian from Austin, TX asks “What are your Top 5 TV shows from the Past 5 Years? Including Streaming?  What about of all Time?” Peter: Westworld, Better Call Saul, Fargo, Penn & Teller Fool Us, Stranger Things (season 2 is making me re-evaluate this) Jacob: Better Call Saul, Rick and Morty, The Good Place, Hannibal, BoJack Horseman Chris:  Better Call Saul, Mad Men, BoJack Horseman, Penny Dreadful, Hannibal   To submit questions to the mailbag, send them to peter@slashfilm.com. Please mention your name and general geographical location in case we mention the question on the air. You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Nov 201743min

On the November 1, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by Ben Pearson and Chris Evangelista for an all-news edition of the podcast. We talk about the accusations against director Brett Ratner and what that might mean for the future of Warner Bros movies, Blade Runner 2049 overseas box office, Runaways early buzz, a Thor: Ragnarok deleted scene, MoviePass adds weird new policy stipulations, the reason some theaters might not be playing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a 24 reboot, an update on the Tyrese/The Rock Fast & Furious feud, and the first plot details for The Predator.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: Director Brett Ratner Accused of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct by Six Women ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Bombed in China; A Four-Hour Two Part Version Of The Movie Once Existed ‘Runaways’ Early Buzz: Hulu’s First Marvel Show Sounds Like a Winner ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Scene Confirming Valkyrie’s Bisexuality Was Cut From the Film Why is MoviePass Using Scare Tactics on Their Paying Customers? ’24’ is Coming Back as a Legal Thriller With a Female Lead   Why Some Movie Theaters Are Refusing To Play ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ‘Fast and the Furious’ Feud: Tyrese Gibson Threatens to Quit the Franchise Over Dwayne Johnson ‘The Predator’ Plot Details Revealed by Star Thomas Jane You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Nov 201730min