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Daily Podcast: Diving Into The Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Sony/Marvel By Ben Pearson/Aug. 26, 2021 4:24 pm EST On the August 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by to talk about the first Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer: Doctor Strange and Spidey Break the Multiverse Wide Open Record-breaker Brad: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Breakdown: Be Careful What You Wish For...

Daily Podcast: Reacting To The Newest Shang-Chi And Halloween Kills Trailers By Ben Pearson/June 25, 2021 2:17 pm EST On the June 25, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to react to the trailers for Halloween Kills and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Opening Banter: In The News: ‘Halloween Kills’ Trailer: Michael Myers is Back…Again ‘Halloween Kills’ Trailer Breakdown: Laurie Strode is Coming for Michael Myers ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Trailer: Simu Liu is the MCU’s Latest Hero ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Trailer Breakdown: Abominations and Daddy Issues 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....

Daily Podcast: Should Movies Shoots Stop Using Real Guns? Bill Murray In Marvel, Ryan Gosling’s Wolfman, Dune Part 3, Ghostbusters Lionsgate On the October 28, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Ghostbusters, Bill Murray in Marvel, Ryan Gosling’s Wolfman, Dune Part 3 and more....

Denis Villeneuve Would Be Down To Make A Batman Movie Warner Bros. By Jeremy Mathai/Oct. 6, 2021 5:22 pm EST There’s only one rule that governs the movie marketing cycle: If you’ve directed at least two well-received movies that even come close to featuring a dark tone and have also been branded an “auteur” among certain circles, then you’re going to be asked about directing a “Batman” movie. After “Sicario,” “Arrival,” and “Blade Runner 2049” helped land Denis Villeneuve squarely in the spotlight (“Enemy” is pretty good too, in a gnarly and disturbing way!...

Greta Gerwig To Direct The Margot Robbie ‘Barbie’ Movie, Because Why Not By Jeremy Mathai/July 9, 2021 6:42 am EST We have several questions about this project, you probably have several questions about this project, but at least one of those questions can be definitively put to rest now. We’ve known that Margot Robbie would be producing and starring in the Warner Bros. live action Barbie film, a phrase that is still making our heads spin....

How A Pay Dispute Almost Shut Down The Sopranos HBO By Natalia Keogan/Dec. 9, 2021 3:42 pm EST The drama of one of HBO’s most acclaimed series extended well beyond the confines of its slot on the schedule. Before filming was set to commence on the fifth season of “The Sopranos,” the cast felt that they needed a contract re-negotiation, namely one that would include a substantial pay raise. When considering how much money “The Sopranos” was making HBO (projected to be around $100 million in 2003), it’s no wonder that the cast felt they deserved compensation rivaling that of popular network stars of shows like “Frasier” or “Everybody Loves Raymond....

What’s Next? Back to the Negotiating Table Gerain0812 / Shutterstock According to Variety, 90% of all IATSE members voted, and of those who did, 98% were in support of the strike authorization. “The members have spoken loud and clear,” Matthew D. Loeb, the international president, said in a statement to Variety. “This vote is about the quality of life as well as the health and safety of those who work in the film and television industry....

Kevin Smith Says The Third Act Of ‘Yoga Hosers’ Is An Apology To Critics By Jack Giroux/Aug. 2, 2016 6:30 am EST Around the release of Cop Out, Kevin Smith wasn’t pleased with critics. His buddy comedy was widely panned in reviews, leading Smith to wonder why studios would show movies to critics for free so that they could “s*** all over it.” A few years later, Smith said he was going through a “crazy emotional moment” and made his peace with film critics by accepting the fact that it’s not possible for everybody to like his movies....

Martin Freeman Has No Patience For Method Acting, Calls Out Jim Carrey In ‘Man On The Moon’ Specifically By Hoai-Tran Bui/May 20, 2021 3:30 pm EST Method acting is a divisive topic in Hollywood. Sometimes it results in the work of Marlon Brando, and sometimes it ends in Jared Leto sending rats to his costars. Clearly, not everyone is Brando. But for Sherlock and The Hobbit star Martin Freeman, it’s not the lack of a new-age Brando that is at fault, it’s method acting in general....

Nestflix Creator Lynn Fisher Shares The Inspiration For Her Website Devoted To Fake Movies By Ben Pearson/Aug. 12, 2021 2:09 pm EST Yesterday, web designer Lynn Fisher launched a new site called Nestflix, which organizes fictional movies within movies into a fake streaming service. And it’s not just movies: there are fake TV shows from TV shows mixed in as well. Woody’s Roundup from Toy Story 2? It’s there. Queens Boulevard from Entourage?...

Nike Announces ‘Back To The Future’ Sneakers (1985 And 2015 Versions) By Angie Han/Oct. 22, 2015 10:00 am EST Update from Editor Peter Sciretta: After the jump you can now watch Michael J. Fox try on Nike’s self-lacing sneakers for the first time, and then later in the day, demonstrate them on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Angie’s original story from October 21st 2015 follows: .@realmikefox see you tomorrow. — Nike (@Nike) October 21, 2015...

Oscar Isaac Passed On Playing Freddie Mercury In Bohemian Rhapsody Studio Canal By Joshua Meyer/Oct. 29, 2021 9:59 am EST Oscar Isaac as Freddie Mercury: can you picture it? The powers that be behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” could, because at one point, they offered Isaac the lead role. In “Inside Llewyn Davis,” Isaac played a musician manqué, a folk singer eluded by success, but in another life he could have played a rock star in the most successful non-franchise film of 2018....

Succession Season 3 Power Rankings: Too Many Breakdowns And Too Much Birthday HBO By Shania Russell/Nov. 29, 2021 4:00 pm EST (The bid for power has intensified in season 3 of “Succession,” meaning now more than ever, anyone can come out on top. As the war rages on, we’ll be tracking the rise and descent of the Roy’s, their allies and their never-ending list of enemies.) This week, “Succession” kicks off with Kendall Roy’s rendition of Billy Joel’s “Honest Man....

Asteroid Blues Funimation A somber music box theme is the first sound you hear in “Cowboy Bebop,” just before the heatwave of its iconic, jazzy opening theme kicks in. The first scene sets the mood, with Spike posed in a rainy alley amidst a pile of cigarette butts — a clear sign that he’s been haunting this spot for quite some time. A rose falls into a puddle. Who or what is he waiting for?...

The Best Animated Film Of Each Decade Apple TV+ By Audrey Fox/Sept. 20, 2021 6:55 pm EST Animation has been a tried-and-true staple at theaters since the birth of cinema itself, and while the format has had its creative ups and downs, there are great animated films to be found through each decade of film history. While Disney has something of a monopoly on the entire field of children’s animation, especially before some legitimate competitors began to surface in the ’80s, there’s a wealth of animated films that go far beyond your traditional Disney fare....

The Cowboy Bebop English Voice Cast Chat About The Show’s Legacy [Interview] Sunrise Entertainment By Danielle Ryan/Nov. 12, 2021 8:28 am EST The classic anime “Cowboy Bebop” is having another big moment in the pop culture zeitgeist. Not only is there a big-budget live-action adaptation coming from Netflix on November 19, 2021, but fans are discovering and re-discovering the anime series on streaming services. (You can watch all 26 episodes on Funimation, Hulu, and Netflix right now....

The Real-Life Trauma That Inspired The Taxi Driver Script Columbia Pictures By Joshua Meyer/Dec. 2, 2021 10:08 am EST Long before he became an outspoken presence on social media or helmed the critically acclaimed films “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter,” Paul Schrader made a name for himself as a screenwriter, known for his legendary collaborations with director Martin Scorsese. In the 1980s, they worked on “Raging Bull” and “The Last Temptation of Christ” together, but the first of their collaborations — and the one that set the mold for many of Schrader’s protagonists in the years to come — was “Taxi Driver....

Turning Red Trailer: Pixar Is Back With One Bear Of A Coming-Of-Age Story Pixar By BJ Colangelo/Nov. 17, 2021 9:10 am EST With only a few months until the debut of “Turning Red,” Disney has finally released the full trailer for Pixar’s adorable coming-of-age story about a young teenage girl named Mei Lee (Rosalie Chiang) who magically transforms into a giant red panda at the slightest hint of emotional duress. Knowing her daughter is enduring an unique form of puberty, Mei’s overprotective mother Ming (Sandra Oh) is constantly hovering over Mei, much to her annoyed, teenage dismay....

Water Cooler: Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Falcon And The Winter Soldier, Ted Lasso, Mortal Kombat, The Knick, Coming To America By Peter Sciretta/March 17, 2021 12:45 pm EST On the March 17, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film 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....

Who’s Playing Maya’s Uncle In Hawkeye? Here’s One Possibility Disney+ By Shania Russell/Dec. 1, 2021 2:22 pm EST Warning: Spoilers ahead for the first three episodes of “Hawkeye.” The hardcore Marvel fans among us may or may not have let out a yelp five minutes into the latest episode of “Hawkeye.” But in our defense, screaming (just a little) is the only reasonable response to the potential character appearance that this episode hints at with the introduction of Echo’s “uncle....