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On the September 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Netflix’s Roald Dahl extended universe and a “Pitch Perfect” TV series. Then, /Film senior news editor Jacob Hall interviews David S. Goyer about the new AppleTV+ sci-fi series “Foundation.”   Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: Netflix Is Planning A Roald Dahl Extended Universe Ben: Pitch Perfect TV Series With Adam Devine Will Sing Again On Peacock   In Our Feature Presentation: Jacob: Foundation Was Considered Impossible To Adapt – Here's How David S. Goyer Did It [Interview]   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 22, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about What If episode 7 “What If… Thor Was An Only Child? Opening Banter: Peter was away in Orlando at the opening of Space 220. In The Spoiler Room: What If Episode 7 “What If… Thor Was An Only Child?” Feedback  Brief reactions Breakdown  Speculation    Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 21, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler.    Opening Banter:  At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:  What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. What we’ve been Watching:Chris watched The Many Saints of Newark, Black Widow, and Cruella.  Ben watched Nightmare Alley, The Fog, Shakespeare in Love, and Romeo + Juliet. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:    Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 20, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the winners, surprises, and snubs of the 2021 Emmy Awards.    Opening Banter:  In The News: The Complete List of 2021 Emmy Winners The 2021 Emmys By the Numbers: Which Shows Led the Pack? The 2021 Emmys in Review: Not Great, Bob Netflix Ties Emmy Record for Most Wins in a Single Year Conan O’Brien Was the Funniest Part of the 2021 Emmys The Biggest Surprises and Shocks From the 2021 Emmy AwardsThe Underground Railroad was shut out Hacks Beat Ted Lasso in Two Key Categories (Writing and Directing) Ewan McGregor in Halston beat Paul Bettany ("WandaVision"), Hugh Grant ("The Undoing"), Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton"), and Leslie Odom Jr. ("Hamilton")   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 17, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars, Cobra Kai, Roger Rabbit and Flight of the Navigator.  Opening Banter:  In The News: Peter (og Jeremy): Yes, There Could Be A Cobra Kai Extended Universe Now Peter (og Jeremy): Flight Of The Navigator Remake Will Be Directed By Bryce Dallas Howard Brad (og BJ): LG Introduces 325-Inch Television That Costs $1.7 Million, Guillotine Not Included Peter (og Josh): Disneyland Ride Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin Is Getting An Overhaul Brad: Star Wars: Visions Early Buzz: What Critics Are Saying About The New Anime Series Brad (og Ryan): Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Show Will Feature F9 Star Sung Kang Wielding A Lightsaber Brad: Boba Fett's Ship Explained: How Did He Get It And What's Going On With Its Name Change?   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the best movies Chris saw at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.    Opening Banter:  In The News: Chris’s favorite films of the festivalThe Power of the Dog Spencer The Humans The Rescue Dune   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about What If episode 6 “What If Killmonger Saved Tony Stark?”  [embed=​​] Opening Banter:  In The Spoiler Room: What If Episode 6 “What If Killmonger Saved Tony Stark?” Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation    Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 14, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by  news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Paramount’s new plan to focus on streaming, Christopher Nolan’s new movie, Dune, and the Penguin HBO Max spin-off.    Opening Banter:  In The News:  Ben: Paramount is Scaling Back on Blockbusters to Focus on Streaming HT (OG Ryan): Christopher Nolan Chooses Universal for His A-Bomb Movie, Leaving Warner Bros. Ben (OG Jeremy): Denis Villeneuve Wanted to Film Two Dune Movies Back to Back, But That Plan Got AxedDune Could Still Get a Sequel Even If It Underperforms, Thanks to HBO Max Ben: Batman Villain The Penguin Will Get His Own Spin-Off Series on HBO Max Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Hawkeye, and Shang-Chi.  In The News:  Brad (og Ben): Star Wars Fans Rejoice! Knights Of The Old Republic Is Getting A Remake On The PlayStation 5 Reaction: Hawkeye Trailer: The Least Mighty Avenger Gets His Own Disney+ Series Brad: Hawkeye Trailer Breakdown: Christmas Comes With A Bow And ArrowChristmastime Rogers: The Musical  Pizza Dog Renaissance Fair Echo Peter (og Danille): Marvel Studios Sets Release Dates For Four Mystery Movies In 2024Bring your speculation and ideas Brad: When Does Shang-Chi Take Place On The MCU Timeline? Let's Break It Down     Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 September 10, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to give their reactions and speculate about the new trailer for The Matrix Resurrections.  Opening Banter:  Trailer Reaction: The Matrix Resurrections Brief reactions to The Matrix Resurrections trailer. Ben: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Breakdown: Let's See How Deep The Rabbit Hole GoesPeter predicted the title in 2009 Brad: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Seems To Show What Happened Immediately After The Matrix Revolutions Where is the green tint? Is NPH just a therapist? Blue pills Neo’s reflection as an old man Alice in wonderland Yes, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Appears To Be Playing Morpheus In The Matrix Resurrections (The Matrix online MMORPG) Scenes from the original matrix Trinity to be awakened? Action: inception style hallway shootout, overpowered training Same framing shots “After all these years… coming back to where it started… back to the matrix” Who is the bad guy? Who is the replacement for Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)? Groff? NPH? Black cats, butterflies, white rabbits Meta rumors Also mentioned:  The Story Of How The Wachowskis Landed The Matrix Is More Complex Than The Legend The Matrix Resurrections Looks As Wild As The Sequels...Which Are Actually Good, Sorry 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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