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On the June 14, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the new Doctor Sleep trailer. In our Feature Presentation, you’ll hear the full audio from a Q&A with writer/director Mike Flanagan about the film.   Opening Banter:   In the News: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor Faces Psychic Vampires in the Sequel to ‘The Shining’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer Breakdown: Head Back to The Overlook Hotel in ‘The Shining’ Sequel   In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Explains How He Got Approval From Both Stephen King and the Kubrick Estate [Q&A]   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 13, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss their recent adventures to theme parks. Peter visited Universal’s Islands of Adventure to experience the new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure rollercoaster in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, while Jacob visited Orlando’s Walt Disney World to experience Pandora and Toy Story Land on a trip for the Toy Story 4 junket, and Brad got a chance to step into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland while he was visiting Los Angeles. Opening Banter: Peter has returned, and is very tired. Peter, Ben and Jacob were all in Florida in the period of five days and didn’t see each other. In Our Feature Presentation: Peter experienced the new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure rollercoaster in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at  Universal’s Islands of Adventure In Orlando Florida.Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (watch Peter’s vlog from the event on the Ordinary Adventures youtube page or read about it here) Big Fire, a new open fire concept at Citywalk Stayed at the Aventura, the Universal hotel of the future Got a preview of Universal’s Endless Summer Resort, the first value resort at Universal Orlando, a game changer. Jacob visited Walt Disney World for the Toy Story 4 junket, and revisited old favorite rides and experienced new lands including Pandora: The World of Avatar and Toy Story Land.The New StuffPandora Toy Story Land Mine Train Frozen Ever After The Old Favorites What is Disney World like solo? How different do the parks feel now? Tips for future visitors! Brad was in Los Angeles for the Ghostbusters fan festival and got an opportunity to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Thank Peter’s castmember friend Nate for making it possible. Batuu Building a lightsaber Smuggler’s Run The food The shops: what did you buy?   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 12, 2019 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 the latest film and TV news, including details about the cancelled Swamp Thing show, a Dune spin-off TV series, Sony Pictures Animation’s plans, Russian Doll season 2, and The Division movie going to Netflix.   Opening banter:   In The News: Chris - ‘Swamp Thing’ Cancellation Shocked Production Insiders, Who Had at Least Three Seasons Planned Brad - Sony Pictures Animation Plots International and Alternative Slate, Including Adult-Oriented Movies & Shows Ben - ‘Russian Doll’ Season 2 is Coming to Netflix, But We Have Questions Chris - ‘The Division’, Based on the Tom Clancy Video Game, Heads to Netflix with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain Chris/HT - ‘Dune’ TV Series Will Be Helmed By ‘Dune’ Movie Director Denis Villeneuve 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 11, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to in the Water Cooler.   Opening banter:   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: Brad went to the first Ghostbusters Fan Fest on the Sony Pictures lot, went to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, but will talk about that later this week. Jacob visited Walt Disney World and interviewed cast and crew from Toy Story 4. What we’ve been Reading: Ben read Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises Jacob has been enjoying The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell. What we’ve been Watching: Brad watched the first episode of Big Little Lies while Ben and Jacob watched the premiere of season 2. HT and Brad watched Rocketman Ben watched Clue and the first two Toy Story movies Jacob watched Toy Story 4 and wants to talk about the final episode of Chernobyl. He also rewatched The Perfection. Brad watched Juliet Naked, Gifted, and rewatched The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. Chris finally watched Demon Wind. Hoai-Tran watched Ran, A Silent Voice, has started watching Outlander, and is rewatching Lost. What we’ve been Eating: Brad went to Slab in Los Angeles with Peter, had Korean barbecue for the first time, tried Queso Fundido Cheez-Its and Air Heads Stripes. Jacob took a diet break to dine at Disney: Skipper Canteen, Cava del Tequila, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and Nomad Tavern. What we’ve been Playing: Brad tried Beat Saber and Super Hot on the Oculus Quest. Other Articles Mentioned: The Storm: A Lost Rewatch Podcast   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 10, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including the troubles with Dark Phoenix, Mindy Kaling talking with Marvel Studios about Ms. Marvel, Fox’s abandoned X-Men vs Fantastic Four film, Steven Spielberg writing a new show for the upcoming streaming service Quibi, and more.   Opening banter:   In The News: Chris - ‘Dark Phoenix’ Production Problems Come to Light as Latest ‘X-Men’ Film Flops at the Box Office Ben - Here’s What Fox’s Abandoned X-Men vs Fantastic Four Movie Would Have Been About HT - Mindy Kaling Confirms She’s Discussed a ‘Ms. Marvel’ Project with Marvel Studios Chris - ‘Blair Witch’ Video Game Will Take Players Back to Burkittsville HT - GKIDS Acquires Its First Chinese Animated Film ‘White Snake’ For U.S. Distribution Chris - ‘GLOW’ Season 3 Cast Adds Geena Davis, Much to Everyone’s Delight Chris - Steven Spielberg Quibi Series Will Be “Creepy” and “Super Scary”, So Hide the Kids Other Articles Mentioned: Ted-Ed White Snake video   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 7, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Ghostbusters, Warner Bros, 79ers and movie theaters with beds. And In the Mailbag, we’ll talk about the appeal of elevated horror films. Opening banter: Brad is in Los Angeles and will be attending the Ghostbusters Fan Fest. In The News: Brad: Sigourney Weaver Returning for ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel in 2020, Bill Murray Seemingly Involved Too Chris: WarnerMedia Streaming Service Could Cost as Much as $17 Per Month, Would Include HBO and Cinemax Ben: ’79ers’, A Comedy Described as “Goonies For Adults,” Will Be Directed By ‘Blockers’ Director Kay Cannon Chris: This Swiss Theater Replaced Its Seats With Beds, Changes Sheets After Every Screening   In The Mailbag: Matt from New Jersey writes in “Hey,  Love the show, and really enjoy what each one of you bring to the podcast. Great stuff!  My question is geared toward Chris. I've never been much of a horror fan. That is, until the likes of Hereditary, The Witch, Us, and (hopefully) Midsommar. The thing is, I don't see myself enjoying the majority of horror films as much as I have these recent ones. Every time I talk to friends about these movies, they think I'm some kind of horror fan all of a sudden, but I really wouldn't consider myself one!  My question is: what is it about these films that you think makes them more enjoyable to non-horror fans? I'm thinking it's the deeper themes woven throughout the films...something that lacks in a lot of other horror films I've come across. I may have just answered my own question as I write this email...  Anyway, thanks for all you do!” Peter’s follow-up question: what are some other good elevated horror films to watch?   Other Articles Mentioned: There’s No Such Thing as an “Elevated Horror Movie” (And Yes, ‘Hereditary’ is a Horror Movie)   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Swamp Thing, JJ Abrams, and Marvel. And In the Mailbag, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson joins us to discuss which director’s movies we would want with us if we were stranded on a deserted island. In The News: HT: ‘Swamp Thing’ Officially Cancelled One Week After Its Premiere on DC Universe [Updated] Chris: J.J. Abrams Might Be Bringing Bad Robot to Either Warner Bros. or Apple HT: Marvel is Adapting Its Iconic Comic Book Stories Into Audiobooks   In The Mailbag: Bryce from Utah writes in “If you were stuck on a deserted island with solar power, a tv and a specific set of blu-rays from only one director’s filmography to watch for the rest of your life on this island, who would it be?Peter: Spielberg? HT: Easy, Hayao Miyazaki Chris: Martin Scorsese Ben: Rian Johnson   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 5, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including The Batman, Halo, Punky Brewster, Magic 8-Ball, Jurassic World and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. And in Life Advice Corner, Chris will answer a question involving being criticized for having pretentious movie tastes. In The News: Chris: Warner Bros. Won’t Have a Hall H Panel at Comic-Con, But ‘IT Chapter Two’ is Coming to ScareDiego Chris: ‘The Batman’ Isn’t an Origin Story, But is Set Very Early in the Dark Knight’s Career HT: The ‘Halo’ TV Series Wants to Be ‘Game of Thrones’ Without the Incest Chris: ‘Jurassic World’ Animated Series ‘Camp Cretaceous’ Stomping Onto Netflix HT: A Magic 8 Ball Movie is Being Rolled Out By Blumhouse Chris: ‘Punky Brewster’ Reboot With Original Star Soleil Moon Frye in the Works, Because Sure, Why Not HT: ‘Dark Phoenix’ Review: The X-Men Franchise Ends Not With a Bang, But With a Feeble Flicker   Life Advice Corner with Chris:   Name withheld writes in “I've recently found out through mutual friends that my movie taste has been described as pretentious. Most of this stems from the fact that as a group we saw Bohemian Rhapsody, and everyone enjoyed it except for myself. They also know that I frequent the local indie theater because I wanted to see movies like Can You Ever Forgive Me, Burning, Wildlife or Vox Lux. Is this a title I should actively work to disprove by pointing out my adoration for franchises like fast/furious and Underworld, and how would be the best way to go about doing this? I appreciate any guidance you can provide.” The Advice Corner theme song was created by Love you Wally. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 4, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.   Opening banter: The whole team is back together!   At The Water Cooler:   What we’ve been Doing:Peter was at Disneyland for three days and basically lived inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Watch our videos and subscribe to the new YouTube channel. Chris went to New Orleans for the Overlook Film Festival, did a ghost tour, and got generally very sweaty. Jacob has been aggressively theme park planning. Brad went on a ski lift ride at the Sundance Resort in the Wasatch Mountains What we’ve been Reading:Peter’s been reading some of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comics. Jacob read American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell. What we’ve been Watching:Peter and HT both saw X-Men: Dark Phoenix but can’t talk about it. Jacob, HT and Ben watched Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Ben talks about seeing it in 4Dx. Brad and HT watched Always Be My Maybe. Jacob watched Rocketman and Game of Thrones: The Last Watch. Chris saw several things at the Overlook Film Festival, most notably Depraved and The Lodge. Brad watched Instant Family, Aladdin, the most recent season of The Great British Baking Show Ben rewatched No Country For Old Men and saw Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train. Hoai-Tran rewatched Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Hershey and Pillsbury Fillows cereals, Drumsticks cereals, and Mountain Dew Liberty Brew and Dark Berry Dr. Pepper What we’ve been Playing:Peter got an Oculus Quest and has been playing Beat Saber and Super Hot. Jacob finally hosted his first Star Wars RPG session. Brad played the yard game Kubb   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 3, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall to discuss spending four days inside of Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.   Opening banter:   In Our Feature Presentation: Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with Peter.   The Journey Theming Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Building a lightsaber Building a droid Shopping The Food Blue Milk The Cast Members Walkaround characters Operations and Lines Does It Need That Second Ride? How Does Universal react? How Long Does the Magic Last? What Did You Not Like? Should people visit now or wait? Other Articles Mentioned: Video: Our First Visit To ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Review & New Footage: Disneyland’s ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ is Incredible – and the Closest We’ll Come to Being in ‘Star Wars’ Review: Disneyland’s ‘Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run’ Ride Let’s You Explore the Fastest Hunk of Junk in the Galaxy – and Then Pilot It Review: Oga’s Cantina at ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ is a Dream Come True for ‘Star Wars’ Fans Who Like Their Booze Review: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Food is Colorful, Offbeat, and Often Delicious Review: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Shops Offer Awesome Merchandise for Casual Fans and Serious Collectors Alike   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy