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We Visit The Set of 'The Lion King' and Talk With Director Jon Favreau Jul 29, 2019

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On the July 29, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson, to discuss visiting the set of Disney’s The Lion King, and we will present an interview with director Jon Favreau.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

‘The Lion King’ Set Visit: How Jon Favreau Reimagined a Disney Classic with Cutting Edge Tech
How The Technology Used to Make Jon Favreau’s ‘The Lion King’ Could Change Entertainment As We Know It
The One Live-Action Shot In ‘The Lion King’ Revealed

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Thanos video

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Will Joker Be An Oscar Contender? Spider-Man Popcorn, Disney+, Avengers, Regal Unlimited, Criterion & Big Mouth Jul 26, 2019

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On the July 26, 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 Spider-Man: Far From Home, Disney+, Avengers: Endgame, Joker, Regal Unlimited, Criterion and Big Mouth.

Opening Banter: It’s Tarantino Friday!

Feedback: Ryan, the director of AMC’s Corporate Communications wrote into the podcast in response to our Spider-Man popcorn mystery argument: “Hey Peter – I heard the podcast yesterday and the discussion about the Spider Man popcorn. I know that sometimes the debate is more fun than the actual answer, but I figured I’d ask around here to get the definitive answer. In case you wanted to know, the flavor (both colors) is Vanilla Kettle Corn.”

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Can A Streaming Service Survive Without Original Content? Should Movie Theaters Offer Variable Pricing For Blockbusters and Smaller Films? Jul 25, 2019

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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 Available
- Also 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

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Water Cooler: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Lilo and Stitch, Big Little Lies, Amazing Jonathan Documentary, Undone and More Jul 24, 2019

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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

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Terminator: Dark Fate, Kill Bill 3, MCU Phase 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Thor: Love and Thunder, & Blade Jul 23, 2019

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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

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The Fallout of Marvel's Comic Con Announcements, Halloween & Star Wars Jul 22, 2019

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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

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Emergency Podcast: Marvel Unveils Phase 4 Slate at Comic Con! Jul 21, 2019

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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

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Comic-Con: Avengers: Endgame, Walking Dead, The Witcher, Dark Crystal, Game of Thrones, The Boys and Freaks Jul 20, 2019

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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

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Comic Con 2019: Terminator: Dark Fate, Top Gun: Maverick, Batman Beyond, Emergence, Agents of Shield, Cobra Kai, Undone, His Dark Materials & Stumptown Jul 19, 2019

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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.

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Comic-Con 2019: Preview Night, It Chapter Two, The Boys, Doctor Who & More Jul 18, 2019

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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.

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