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On the July 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including The Mandalorian, Rocky, NBCUniversal, Hellboy, Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, Watchmen and movie theaters. In The News: Brad: Jon Favreau Reveals the Advice George Lucas Gave Him While Shooting ‘The Mandalorian’ Chris: Sylvester Stallone Refuses to Let the Past Die, Wants Another ‘Rocky’ Sequel and Maybe Even a Prequel Ben: NBCUniversal’s Streaming Service to Debut in April, Taking a Different Approach Than Its Competitors Brad: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Hellboy 3’ Could Have Been Turned into a Comic, But Mike Mignola Refused Chris: ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Could’ve Starred Tom Cruise if Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt Weren’t AvailableAlso mention: James Marsden Almost Played Burt Reynolds in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Ben (og Fred): HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ Has a New Celebrity President But No Internet [TCA 2019] Brad: Movie Theaters Considering Variable and Dynamic Pricing Models After Success of Discount Tuesdays   Other Articles Mentioned:   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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 24, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.   Opening Banter: HT is away on vacation.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob explored Balboa Park before Comic-Con, survived Comic-Con, and has introduced new elements into his daily exercise routine. He also learned that the Eye of Agamotto will get you searched by a TSA Agent. Peter got a tour of the new Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Los Angeles, met a lot of readers and even more viewers at Comic Con. Also plugs Video: Trying to CRASH The Millennium Falcon in ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’.  Brad didn’t go to Comic-Con for the first time in 9 years, is making final preparations for his girlfriend to arrive this week What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read The Chain by Adrian McKinty. What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Ben and Chris saw Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Peter saw The Amazing Jonathan Documentary coming to Hulu, he finally saw more of Barry season 2, and saw Midsommar. Jacob saw the first two episodes of Undone and the first episode of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance at Comic-Con. Brad finished The Good Place Season 3, started watching the final season of Broad City. Ben watched Lilo and Stitch and the season 2 finale of Big Little Lies.  What we’ve been Eating:Jacob and Peter enjoyed Richard Walker’s Pancake House and La Puerta in San Diego. Peter tried the Spider-Man popcorn at AMC, and wants to recommend GButter. Brad tried Mac and Cheese Pringles. What we’ve been Playing:Brad played Cuphead Other Articles Mentioned:   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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 23, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Terminator: Dark Fate, Kill Bill 3, MCU Phase 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Blade. In The News: Chris: ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Tried to Soften Sarah Connor, Linda Hamilton Said Hell No Peter is going to ask about that quote about Tim Miller Ben: Her Name is Mighty Thor Brad: Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Already Planned, Next ‘Avengers’ Team Will Be “Very Different” Ben: James Gunn Seems to Say ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Takes Place Before ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’  Chris: ‘Kill Bill 3’ Could Happen, and Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman Have Been Talking About It Brad: Wesley Snipes Implores Angry ‘Blade’ Fans to “Chillaaxxx” After Marvel Studios Reboot News  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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 22, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Kevin Feige talking about Phase 4 of the MCU, why there is no Avengers movie, the Blade reboot, Thor: Love and Thunder, The Eternals, and some stuff we missed outside of our Comic Con coverage, Halloween sequels and the last shot of Star Wars: The Ride of Skywalker.   Opening Banter: We are back from Comic Con! Peter thanks the team on the ground and at home for the tremendous coverage. He also apologises for the audio hiccups on Saturday’s episode.   In The News: Home writing staff reacts to the Marvel Comic Con announcements Ben: Kevin Feige Confirms More LGBTQ Marvel Heroes Across Phase 4  Chris: ‘Blade’ Reboot Will Be Part of Marvel Phase 5 or Later, Mahershala Ali Pitched Marvel on the Idea Brad: Kevin Feige Explains the Lack of a New ‘Avengers’ Announcement at Comic-Con Ben: Natalie Portman’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Deal Was Signed Six Months Ago; She’ll Get “Jacked” to Play Female Thor  Brad: ‘The Eternals’ Digs into the Cosmic Side of the MCU, But What About ‘Fantastic Four’ and ‘X-Men’?  Chris: ‘Halloween’ Sequels ‘Halloween Kills’ and ‘Halloween Ends’ Coming in 2020 and 2021 Brad: Last Shot of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Will Melt Your Mind, According to Crew Members   Other Articles Mentioned: HT’s Who is Simu Liu, Marvel’s First Asian Superhero and Star of ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’? Vanessa’s Marvel Studios’ Most Electrifying Moments at San Diego Comic-Con: A Retrospective   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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 21, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about Saturday in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con International 2019. We talk about Star Trek and all of the big Marvel Studios announcements.  Opening Banter: We are at Comic Con! In Our Feature Presentation: Star Trek Marvel Other Articles Mentioned:   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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 20, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Scirettais joined by managing editor Jacob Halland writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the first day of San Diego Comic Con International 2019. We talk about Marcus and McFeely, Russo Brothers, The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead, The Witcher, Dark Crystal, Game of Thrones, The Boys and Freaks.      Opening Banter: We are at Comic Con! In Our Feature Presentation: Peter talks Marcus and McFeely HT saw Russo Brothers Jacob saw The Walking Deadand Fear The Walking Dead Jacob and HT saw The Witcher. HT and Jacob saw Dark Crystal Jacob saw Game of Thrones. Jacob saw Freaks HT saw the premiere of The Boys Other Articles Mentioned: Chris’ ‘The Boys’ Review: The Nihilistic, Cruel, Heartless Superhero Show We Probably Deserve ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ Trailer: Jim Henson’s Fantasy World Comes Back to Life ‘The Witcher’ Trailer: Henry Cavill Can’t Outrun His Destiny in Netflix’s High Fantasy Series 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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotifyand all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 19, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Scirettais joined by managing editor Jacob Halland writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the first day of San Diego Comic-Con International 2019. We talk about Terminator: Dark Fate, Top Gun: Maverick, Batman Beyond, Emergence, Agents of Shield, Cobra Kai, Undone, His Dark Materials, and Stumptown.  Opening Banter: We are at Comic Con! In Our Feature Presentation: Jacob and HT saw Terminator: Dark Fate footage. Jacob and HT saw Top Gun: Maverick HT saw Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary Panel Jacob saw Emergence.  HT saw Agents of Shield panel Peter saw Cobra Kai. Jacob saw the new Amazon show Undone HT saw His Dark Materials Jacob saw Stumptown. 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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotifyand all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 18, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about San Diego Comic Con International’s preview night, which includes New Line’s Scare-Diego preview of It Chapter Two, Amazon Prime Video’s activation featuring The Boys and The Expanse, and Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR game. We’ll also talk about preview night and HT’s first Comic Con! Opening Banter: We are at Comic Con! In Our Feature Presentation: HT talks about Amazon Prime Video Activation featuring The Boys and The Expanse. HT went to preview night and it’s her first Comic Con and experienced Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR game. Peter also did preview night and vlogged the show floor. Jacob attended New Line’s Scare-Diego preview of It Chapter Two, and has survived to tell us about it. 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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 17, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the Barbie movie, Warhammer 40k, Terminator: Dark Fate, Damien Chazelle’s new film, Ghostbusters at Halloween Horror Nights, Happy Death Day 3, Space Jam 2, Quentin Tarantino, A.P. Bio, and The Little Mermaid.   Opening Banter: The rest of the team is on the ground in San Diego for Comic-Con.   In The News: Chris: ‘Barbie’ Movie with Margot Robbie Being Written By Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Ben: Live-Action ‘Warhammer 40,000’ TV Show in the Works from ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Creator Chris: In ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s T-800 is “Very Different” Brad: Damien Chazelle Shopping ‘Babylon’ Around Studios with Emma Stone and Brad Pitt Circling Brad: ‘Space Jam 2’ Finds New Director, Replaces Terence Nance with Malcolm D. Lee Chris: Quentin Tarantino is Okay with ‘Star Trek’ Being His Last Movie Brad: ‘A.P. Bio’ Isn’t Canceled After All, Will Be Moving to NBCUniversal Streaming Service Chris: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Action Remake Wants Harry Styles as Prince Eric Brad: ‘Ghostbusters’ Halloween Horror Nights Maze Coming to Universal Studios This Fall Chris: ‘Happy Death Day 3’ Isn’t Happening, and That’s Disappointing Other Articles Mentioned: Terminator 3 deleted scene   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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the July 16, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the snubs and surprises of the 2019 Emmy Nominations. In The News: Chris: 'Thor 4' Coming From Director Taika Waititi as Live-Action 'Akira' is Put On Hold Indefinitely   In Our Feature Presentation: 2019 Emmy Nominations: ‘Game of Thrones’ Sets an All-Time Record with 32 Nominations Outstanding Drama Series:Better Call Saul Bodyguard Game of Thrones Killing Eve Ozark Pose Succession This Is Us   Outstanding Comedy Series:   Barry Fleabag The Good Place The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Russian Doll Schitt’s Creek Veep   Surprise: Schitt’s Creek gets recognized for the first time - B   Surprise: The Big Bang Theory was blanked - B Snub: GLOW   Outstanding Limited Series: Chernobyl Escape at Dannemora Fosse/Verdon Sharp Objects When They See Us Snub: Maniac - BP Outstanding Television Movie: Bandersnatch: Black Mirror Brexit Deadwood King Lear My Dinner with Hervé Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: BP Jason Bateman – Ozark Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us Kit Harington – Game of Thrones Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul Billy Porter – Pose Milo Ventimiglia – This Is Us Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: BP Emilia Clarke – Game of Thrones Jodie Comer – Killing Eve Viola Davis – How to Get Away with Murder Laura Linney – Ozark Mandy Moore – This Is Us Sandra Oh – Killing Eve Robin Wright – House of Cards Snub: Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul - CE  Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: BO  Anthony Anderson – Black-ish Don Cheadle – Black Monday Ted Danson – The Good Place Michael Douglas – The Kominsky Method Bill Hader – Barry Eugene Levy – Schitt’s Creek Snub: D’Arcy Carden, The Good Place - B Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: C Christina Applegate – Dead to Me Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Julia Louis-Dreyfus – Veep Natasha Lyonne – Russian Doll Catherine O’Hara – Schitt’s Creek Phoebe Waller-Bridge – Fleabag Surprise: Christina Applegate for Dead to Me - C Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:  BP Mahershala Ali – True Detective Benicio del Toro – Escape at Dannemora Hugh Grant – A Very English Scandal Jared Harris – Chernobyl Jharrel Jerome – When They See Us Sam Rockwell – Fosse/Verdon Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: P BP Amy Adams – Sharp Objects Patricia Arquette – Escape at Dannemora Aunjanue Ellis – When They See Us Joey King – The Act Niecy Nash – When They See Us Michelle Williams – Fosse/Verdon   2019 Emmy Snubs and Surprises: No Love For ‘Homecoming’, Rhea Seehorn, ‘Maniac’, and More    Snub: True Detective - BP Snub: Hot Priest  Snub: Entire cast of Succession - BP Surprise: Lena Headey - BP Surprise: Alfie Allen - BP Surprise: Barry supporting cast  Surprise: Big Mouth - B   Other Articles Mentioned:   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 Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy