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Live-Action Spider-Man Noir, Toy Story 5, The Future of Yellowstone, and More Feb 09, 2023

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On the February 9, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a live-action Spider-Man Noir show and Disney’s strategic shift.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Bob Iger Lays Out Disney’s Future: Streaming, Savings, and Franchises to the Rescue
New Toy Story, Zootopia, And Frozen Sequels In The Works At Disney
Bob Iger Promises 'Significant Transformation' At Disney As Disney+ Posts First-Ever Quarterly Losses

“we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

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Mini-Water Cooler: Super Nintendo World and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Feb 08, 2023

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On the February 8, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is going to tell you about two new things he recently experienced around Los Angeles in The Water Cooler.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Peter has been playing a lot in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood:
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Eating Everything In Super Nintendo World
Peter also went on the Deluxe version of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros Deluxe Studio Tour - Worth $300?

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Mini-Water Cooler: Knock at the Cabin, The Death of Dick Long, Mario Kart 8, and More Feb 07, 2023

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On the February 7, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been writing, editing, and doing a ton of research for her podcast.
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ has been reading Teen Movie Hell by Mike McBeardo McPadden
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched: Shrinking, The Death of Dick Long, and Knock at the Cabin.
Ben watched season 1 of Dark, Knock at the Cabin, and Without Love.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating a lot of soup
Ben has a hack for Publix chicken tenders.
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ and BJ have been playing Mario Kart 8 (poorly).

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AMC Is Changing Movie Ticket Pricing, I Know What You Did Last Summer & Dexter Feb 06, 2023

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On the February 6, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Weekend Box Office, AMC Changing Movie Ticket Pricing, I Know What You did Last Summer and Dexter.

In The News:

Ryan: Knock At The Cabin Officially Knocks Avatar The Way Of Water From #1 At The Box Office
Peter has seen Knock At The Cabin.
Avatar: The Way Of Water Defeats The Avengers, Enters Top 10 All Time At The Domestic Box Office
Ryan: 80 For Brady, BTS, And The Chosen Remind Us The Box Office Should Be More Than Just Marvel And Avatar
Hannah: Avatar: The Way Of Water And Titanic Are About To Enter A Tight Race At The Box Office
Peter (og Lex): AMC Theaters Is Completely Changing The Way You Pay For Seats At The Movie Theater
Mid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”
Peter (og Valerie): I Know What You Did Last Summer Is The Latest Horror Franchise To Get A Legacy Sequel
Peter (og Valerie): Dexter Prequel Series, Billions Spin-Offs Confirmed At Showtime

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The Future of Streaming Is Changing Fast & Some Marvel News Feb 03, 2023

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On the February 3, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including how the future of streaming is changing fast, as well as Hit-Monkey and Ant-Man.

Opening Banter: Knock at the cabin?

In The News:

Ryan: Hit-Monkey Gets A Second Season From Hulu, But Without The Marvel Branding
Peter (og Valerie): Cool Stuff: Ant-Man Wrote A Memoir (Yes, Really) And You Can Pre-Order It Now
"Look Out For The Little Guy”
256-page book
$26.99
Comes out in september, months after Quantumania
What other fictional books from movies do you wish were real?
Peter (og Lex): Peacock's Free Subscription Tier Is Going Away With A Pivot To Premium Content
Free tier is not available for new users but they will not remove the feature for those who are already subscribed.
The move is "part of Peacock's growth strategy," which includes a shift to a $5 Premium membership that offers a larger catalog of content.
Premium Plus tier for $10 comes offline downloading.
Is freemium over? Or does the free tier option just make the content feel cheap?
Mid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”
Peter (og Erin): Here's How Netflix Will Try To Keep You From Sharing The Password To Your Account
mandating that each device with a specific login be connected to the same WiFi network at least once every month.
This network will be considered the primary network for every account and profile, and those that do not connect through this network will be forced to sign up for an individual account.
"When a device outside of your household signs in to an account or is used persistently," says the streamer's help center, "we may ask you to verify that device before it can be used to watch Netflix or switch your Netflix household."
To verify a device: Netflix sends a link to the email address or phone number associated with the primary account owner, The link opens a page with a 4-digit verification code. The code needs to be entered on the device that requested it within 15 minutes. If the code expired, you will need to request a new verification code from the device. Once successful, that device can be used to watch Netflix. Device verification may be required periodically.
Is it a mistake not to offer a tier for an extended family?
Peter (og Valerie): Showtime Has A Stupid New Name, And They've Canceled A Handful Of Shows Too
"Paramount+ with Showtime"
Thoughts on the new name?
the merger will likely result in layoffs and programming shake-ups
three Showtime series — "Let The Right One In," "Three Women," and "American Gigolo" — have already been canceled with the showrunners shopping around for new homes.
The memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter comes via Paramount CEO Bob Bakish: "This new combined offering demonstrates how we can leverage our entire collection of content to drive deeper connections with consumers and greater value for our distribution partners.”
The "full integration" of Showtime and Paramount+ will take place later this year, and will also impact the premium tier of Paramount+, which will share the new title along with Showtime programming options.
Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of Showtime and Paramount Media Networks, writes in another memo that the company will stop investing in projects that "are underperforming and that account for less than 10% of our views.
Seems to me like streaming will have to be alot more data based

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Mini-Water Cooler: Missing, Infinity Pool, Islands of Adventure, Marvel Snap, and More Feb 02, 2023

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On the February 2, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad has been traveling! First Florida, then Utah.
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched Missing, You People, Top Gun: Maverick on a plane
Ben watched Infinity Pool, Front Page Woman (“we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”), The Beast Must Die, and Lizzo: Live in Concert.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried DP Cheesesteaks, Marshmallow Crispy Treat M&M’s, The Most Oreo Oreos, and Fruity Pebbles Snackpack Pudding
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad is addicted to Marvel Snap now

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Our First Look At DCU's Reboot! Feb 01, 2023

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On the February 1, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by writer Ryan Scott to discuss the initial plans of the DCU Reboot.

Opening Banter:

In The News: DC Universe Movie Slate Announced: Superman: Legacy, Swamp Thing, The Batman 2, And More

Movies:

Superman: Legacy (July 11 2025): James Gunn's Superman Is A 'Big Galoot' With One Major Weakness: 'He Doesn't Want To Hurt A Living Soul'
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow: Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow Will Feature A Harsher, More Messed-Up Hero Than Superman
Swamp Thing:
Jeremy: Why Swamp Thing Is The Most Exciting Part Of James Gunn's New DC Universe
The Authority: The Authority Is James Gunn's Passion Project In The New DC Universe
"Well, I mean, number one, it's a very complicated issue. It's not cut and dry. There's a lot of technical stuff around what pieces actually enter the public domain, which you may or may not know about. So there's that. But there's also that's one of the reasons why we have Superman and that's why we're bringing the Authority into mainstream. I mean, who would've thought 11 years ago the two most popular rides in the world are Guardians of the Galaxy ride. Two most popular rides in the world are based on a comic that f*cking 20,000 people knew. And so being able to try to create these other properties, use our diamonds, our Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, to prop up our Booster Golds or Green Lanterns or Plastic Mans or whatever is important."
The Brave and The Bold: James Gunn's DC Universe Announces The Brave And The Bold, Will Introduce A New Batman And Damian Wayne
Rafael: Why Adding Robin To The New DC Universe Is The Most Exciting Batman News In Years
Mid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

TV Series:

Lanterns: DC Universe Plans Include Lanterns, A True Detective-Style TV Series
Booster Gold: Booster Gold Is Getting A Series As Part Of The DC Universe Slate
Ben: Why Booster Gold Is The Most Exciting Part Of James Gunn's New DC Universe
Creature Commandos (animated): Creature Commandos Animated TV Series Is Coming To James Gunn's DC Universe, Weasel Will Return
Paradise Lost: Wonder Woman Lassoes A Prequel TV Series In DC Universe's New Project Slate
Waller: Viola Davis To Star In Waller Series From Watchmen And Doom Patrol Writers For New DC Universe

Before Chapter 1:
Shazam: Fury of the Gods (March 17):
"Shazam has always been off kind of in his own part of the DCU, so he connects very well,"
The Flash (June 16): James Gunn Says The Flash Is One Of The Best Superhero Movies He's Ever Seen, Ezra Miller's Future Up In The Air
"f****** amazing,It's truly one of the best superhero movies I've ever seen. Andy Muschietti did an amazing job. And I'm really excited for everybody to see it."
Flash “resets everything”
Asked about Ezra's place in the DCU going forward, Safran said: "Let's see what happens. Ezra is fully committed to recovering right now. And we talk to them, we're in constant contact. But when the time is right we'll have the conversation with them and decide what's best for both them personally and also for us."
Blue Beetle (August 18):
Blue Beetle Fits Into James Gunn's New DC Universe By Being 'Totally Disconnected'
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (December 25):
Broad Info on the Phase:
Elseworlds
“Yeah, and the DC is a multiverse, but we're going to be focusing on one universe from that multiverse. And if something isn't DCU, we're gonna make that very clear. So strictly adult fare like Todd Phillips, Joker, or, you know, kids animation like Teen Titans Go, we're gonna, we're gonna make it very clear that those are DC Elseworlds just the same way that we're doing in the comic books.”
The Batman 2 Won't Be The 'Stepchild' Of James Gunn's New DC Universe
James Gunn Explains How The DC Universe Will Be Different From The MCU
James Gunn Wants His DC Universe To 'Elevate' Writers Again And Make Sure Scripts Are Ready Before They Shoot
DC Studios Co-CEO Peter Safran Agrees With The Decision To Shelve Batgirl
The New DC Universe Will Be Film Or Television, PG-13 Or Mature, Depending On The Story
All New DC Universe Movies, TV Shows, And Games Will Share A Multiverse
New DC Universe Video Games Will Be In Continuity With Film And Television
No Characters Are Off The Table For James Gunn's DC Universe, Clashing Tones Are Part Of The Plan
where there are any characters they're not allowed to touch — like Joker. "No one is off the table!" they replied simultaneously and without hesitations. "[Joker] is under us too," Gunn added. "Everything is under us."
“Even though this is all a connected universe, it's important to me that the individual writers and directors that are on the project give their own self-expression to it, just like they do in the comics," Gunn answered, once again emphasizing that "this is not the Gunn-verse."
ing · kaang · roo · uhs
"Seeing seemingly incongruous things coming together is part of the fun of this.”
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Will Be A 'Rough Memory' For The New DC Universe
Ben Affleck Could Direct A DC Universe Film, But It Won't Be The New Batman Movie
The First Chapter Of James Gunn And Peter Safran's DC Universe Is Called 'Gods And Monsters'
Final Thoughts
Erin: The New DC Universe Slate Is Weird As Heck, And That's For The Best

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The 15 Most Interesting Movies We Saw At The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Jan 31, 2023

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On the January 31, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the most interesting movies they saw at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Opening Banter: We’re back from Sundance!

In Our Feature Presentation:

Chris: You Hurt My Feelings
Brad: Scrapper
Ben: Rye Lane

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Tomb Raider Cinematic Universe? Avatar, DC and Peacock Jan 30, 2023

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On the January 30, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott, to discuss the latest film and tv news including Avatar, Tomb Raider, DC and Peacock.

In The News:

Ryan: Avatar: The Way Of Water Tops Box Office For Extremely Rare 7th Weekend
Can it beat Titanic's 15 weekends?
Avatar: The Way Of Water Rises Past Star Wars: The Force Awakens To Become Fourth-Biggest Movie Of All Time
The 2023 Oscar Nominated Movies Got A Nice Little Boost At The Box Office
Jeremy: Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Write Tomb Raider TV Series At Amazon
What does this mean for the future of Indy?
Erin: Amazon Looking Toward Multimedia Tomb Raider Franchise With A New Film In Addition To Series
Is Tomb Raider big enough to sustain its own cinematic universe.
Mid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”
Jeremy: Dave Bautista Spoke With James Gunn About Playing Bane, But It's Not Happening
Rumor has it that DCU slate's getting revealed tomorrow
Ryan: Peacock Lost $2.5 Billion Last Year And Will Lose $3 Billion This Year – How Is This Sustainable?

All the other stuff you need to know:

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MoviePass, Spielberg and The Oscars Jan 26, 2023

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On the January 26, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott, to discuss the latest film and tv news including MoviePass, Spielberg, and The Oscars.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

All the other stuff you need to know:

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