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On the April 3, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is back, joined by writers Chris Evangelista and Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film news, including Guillermo Del Toro, Armada, Avengers, Jurassic Park, Universal Studios, Venom and more.   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: Fox Searchlight Signs Deal With Guillermo del Toro For More Fantasy, Horror and Sci-fi Films ‘Wrath of the Titans’ Writer to Pen Adaptation of Ernest Cline’s ‘Armada’ ‘Avengers’ Screenwriter Originally Tried to Reduce Thor’s Role Dr. Ian Malcolm Was Almost Cut Out of ‘Jurassic Park,’ Jeff Goldblum Reveals Universal Studios Reportedly Planning Fourth Florida Park, Could Include ‘Lord of the Rings’ and More Harry Potter Is Woody Harrelson Carnage in ‘Venom’? A New Rumor Suggests So The Russo Brothers and Thanos Ask Fans to Not Spoil ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ The Title of ‘Avengers 4’ Should Scare Marvel Fans, According to the Russo Brothers   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 Apr 201824min

On the April 2, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is back, joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, writer Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the water cooler, and a heated discussion: is Ready Player One really Steven Spielberg’s worst movie?   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: Peter thanks Ben and the crew for running the podcast and site while he was away.   At The Water Cooler: Peter has returned from a week long trip to New York City, where he encountered the cold weather but narrowly avoided the snow, got to experience Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, experience Ghostbusters: Dimension Void VR experience, and experience two magic shows: The Magician at the Nomad Hotel starring Dan White, and In and Of Itself starring Derek Del Gaudio. Brad watched the movie Rad Chris watched Netflix’s Lost in Space   In Our Feature Presentation: Is Ready Player One really Steven Spielberg’s Worst Movie? Chris, what did you hate about Ready Player One? Brad, what did you love about Ready Player One? Is The Lost World a better movie? Is AI a better movie? Is Crystal Skull a better movie? 1941? Hook? War Horse? Chris, A decade from now, why do you think Ready Player One will be considered Spielberg's worst film? Brad, why do you think Ready Player One will be remembered fondly a decade from now?   Other posts referenced in this episode ‘Ready Player One’ Spoiler Review: This is Steven Spielberg’s Worst Movie With ‘A.I.’ and ‘Minority Report,’ Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work for a New Century Brad’s top 10 Spielberg movies tweet   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

2 Apr 201836min

On the March 30, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Jurassic World 3, a pair of buzzed-about directors uniting with Adam Sandler, a new Kate McKinnon comedy, The Tommyknockers movie, Reed Morano’s Anne Frank film, Bill & Ted 3’s status, and Netflix possibly buying EuropaCorp.   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: Colin Trevorrow Will Return To Direct ‘Jurassic World 3’ Adam Sandler Could Star in the Next Safdie Brothers Movie Kate McKinnon Teaming With Director Danny Boyle for New Comedy Stephen King’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Set for New Adaptation from James Wan ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Director Reed Morano to Helm Anne Frank Drama ‘Bill & Ted 3’ is Closer To Happening Than Ever Before Netflix Might Buy Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp, The Company Behind ‘Taken’ and ‘Valerian’   Other posts referenced in this episode ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ Review: An Indie Episode of ‘The Twilight Zone’ With Peter Dinklage   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 in 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

30 Mars 201824min

On the March 29, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about Wonder Woman 2, Taika Waititi’s next movie, the ending of the Sharknado franchise, the latest update about a Deadwood movie, and the new Westworld season 2 trailer.   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: ‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Pedro Pascal Joins ‘Wonder Woman 2’ Cast Scarlett Johansson to Star in Taika Waititi’s Next Film, ‘Jojo Rabbit’ ‘Sharknado 6’ Will Mercifully End the Franchise With Time Travel Timothy Olyphant Says ‘Deadwood’ Movie Won’t Happen, Makes Us Sad ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer: These Violent Delights Get Second Seasons ‘Westworld’ Secret Video Offers More Violent Delights, Rinko Kikuchi Joins Cast Other posts referenced in this episode ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown: Dreams Don’t Mean Anything...Or Do They? With ‘A.I.’ and ‘Minority Report,’ Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work For a New Century   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in 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

29 Mars 201827min

On the March 28, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Donald Glover’s Deadpool, Fire and Fury, an upcoming Pixar short film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Amazon’s billion dollar gamble. And in our Feature Presentation, you’ll hear a spoiler-free interview with actors Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie from the set of 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).   In the News: Donald Glover Brilliantly Mocks ‘Deadpool’ Cancellation With Script Pages Taking Shots at Marvel ‘Fire and Fury’ TV Show Will Be Directed By Jay Roach The New Pixar Short Will Be About A Dumpling That Comes to Life Mark Hamill On The One ‘Last Jedi’ Scene He Wishes Wasn’t Cut Vice Admiral Holdo Was Force-Sensitive, Laura Dern Reveals ‘The Three-Body Problem’ TV Series at Amazon May Cost $1 Billion   In our Feature Presentation: Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie Talk ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and Reacting to a Raccoon [Interview]   Other posts referenced in this episode With ‘A.I.’ and ‘Minority Report,’ Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work For a New Century   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in 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

28 Mars 201839min

On the March 27, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta presents an Avengers: Infinity War-themed episode of the show, featuring an on-set interview with writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. 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 Our Feature Presentation: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Writers On Making Thanos The Ultimate Marvel Villain and Writing Within A Shared Universe [Interview] /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

27 Mars 201828min

On the March 26, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Captain Marvel, Stranger Things season 3, Netflix, a Carmen Sandiego movie, Solo, George Lucas’ plan for Star Wars Episode 9, and Pacific Rim Uprising.   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: ‘Captain Marvel’ Bringing Back Clark Gregg’s Agent Coulson and a Couple ‘Guardians’ Cast Members ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Will Be Set in 1985, Other New Details Revealed Gina Rodriguez Set to Steal Our Hearts as Carmen Sandiego in Netflix Live-Action Movie Netflix Films Banned From Competing at the Cannes Film Festival New Details Behind ‘Solo’ Reshoots Revealed Mark Hamill Reveals George Lucas’ Original ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Ending ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Spoiler Review: The Saturday Morning Cartoon Blockbuster Warm-Up We Need     You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in 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

26 Mars 201829min

On the March 23, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson presents a Pacific Rim Uprising-themed episode of the show, featuring interviews with star John Boyega and writer/director Steven S. DeKnight. 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 Our Feature Presentation: John Boyega on 'Pacific Rim Uprising', 'Blade', and More [Interview] Steven S. DeKnight on 'Pacific Rim Uprising', 'Smallville', Henry Cavill's Superman, and More [Interview] /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

23 Mars 201828min