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/Film WeeklySinners Opening Weekend, News From Star Wars Celebration, and MoreOn the April 22, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Vampire Horror Sinners Rocks The Box Office With $45 Million+ Opening Weekend5 Reasons Why Ryan Coogler's Sinners Killed It At The Box OfficeSinners' CinemaScore Grade Is A Huge First For Horror MoviesThe Weapons Teaser Trailer Doesn't Show Much, But It's Absolutely ChillingBarbarian's Director May Be Secretly Building A New Horror Cinematic UniverseAlicia Silverstone's Best Movie Is Getting A Proper Sequel Series At...2025-04-2229 min/Film WeeklyCaptain America: Brave New World Is Still Number 1 at the Box Office, The Monkey Positions Oz Perkins As An A-List Horror Director, And MoreOn the February 24, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.In The News: Top 10Captain America dipThe Monkey Proves Stephen King Is Box Office Gold - In The Right HandsThe Unbreakable BoyCleanerDaisy Ridley's Career Is In An Odd Place Right Now [Sundance]Listener email: Jason from Virginia wrote us an email at bpearson@slashfilm.com and said:“I heard the conversation between yourself and Ryan discussing the new versi...2025-02-2426 min
The Box Office PodcastEp. 55 - America, F*** No!Scott Mendelson, Jeremy Fuster and Lisa Laman pontificate on why a $101 million Friday-Monday debut isn’t great news for Captain America: Brave New World and could be terrible news for the theatrical industry, which is banking on the MCU tentpole to deadlift the entire first quarter. Concurrently, longtime LA journalist vet and before-it-was-cool geek culture expert Luke Y. Thompson is our special guest in a conversation discussing the give-and-take of politically-minded tentpoles, how disingenuous politically-minded operators exploited the genuine (explanation is not justification) anger over the diversification of stereotypically niche fandoms and whether Marvel’s current mixed track record is a na...2025-02-191h 08
The Box Office PodcastEp. 51 - Somehow, Ryan Scott ReturnedAs the sad Poe image implies, former co-host Ryan Scott is back, at least for one episode. They never found the body; he fixed the autopilot six months ago, an enraged Superboy punched the space-time continuum or whatever a bunch of times, and/or the entire last season was a dream. Either way, we hope for a few more Ryan Scott guest appearances over the next year to the extent his schedule allows. It was like riding a bike as we discussed why Wolf Man earned too little, with Scott discussing the specifics of Invisible Man’s success. Ryan corre...2025-01-211h 01/Film WeeklyBox Office Catch-Up and Ryan Scott's Top 10 Movies of 2024On the January 6, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to catch up on some box office news and talk about Ryan’s Top 10 Movies of 2024.In Our Feature Presentation:Box office catch-upHonorable Mentions/categoriesRyan’s Top 10!Why The First Big Movie Conspiracy Theory Of 2025 Doesn't Hold Any WaterThe 20 Best Movies Of 2024, RankedAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show...2025-01-0639 min/Film WeeklyBorderlands' Box Office Goes From Bad to Worse, Alien: Romulus Comes Out Strong, and MoreOn the August 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the biggest box office stories from this past weekend.Listener emails: Ross W. from Ontario, California writes in: “Hey Ben, While I enjoyed you and Ryan talking about video game movies last Thursday, the one movie that I was shouting at my car speakers (not really) that you missed was Tron! I saw it in the theaters when it first came out (I’m old), and have loved it ever since. Jeff...2024-08-1932 min/Film WeeklyAhead of Alien: Romulus, Let's Rank The Top 5 Films in the Alien FranchiseOn the August 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and staff writer Ryan Scott to rank the Alien movies ahead of the release of Alien: Romulus.In Our Feature Presentation: Ranking the Alien movies!The ContendersRidley Scott’s AlienJames Cameron’s AliensDavid Fincher’s Alien 3Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Alien: ResurrectionRidley Scott’s PrometheusRidley Scott’s Alien: CovenantAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show...2024-08-1526 min/Film WeeklyWater Cooler: Land of Bad, Cold Mountain, Legends of the MonsterVerse, and MoreOn the June 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about HBO, and then gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Right here at the top of the show, I’d like to issue a quick correction.In The News:Warner Bros. Discovery Must Protect HBO at All Costs – But Can They Actually Pull It Off?HBO's Harry Potter TV Series Summons Succession Veterans As Showrunner And DirectorIn t...2024-06-2643 min/Film WeeklyTerminator 2, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and More of Our Favorite Sci-Fi SequelsOn the February 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about some of their favorite sci-fi sequels.Opening Banter: Full disclosure, this episode might be chaotic. I had several plans for a themed Leap Day episode, and every single one of them ended up falling through, leaving me scrambling to come up with something to do at the last minute. But Ryan suggested we talk about some of our favorite sci-fi sequels in honor of Dune: Part Two, and since that movie...2024-02-2934 min
The Box Office PodcastThe Outside Scoop's Box Office Podcast Ep 03Episode three is right on time, with all four of us again chatting about the weekend box office that was. Ryan C. Scott (SlashFilm) returns after a brief abscence, joined again by myself along with Lisa Laman (Collider and Looper) and Jeremy Fuster (TheWrap). While we do briefly talk about the Fantastic Four casting, as well as thoughts on Kung Fu Panda 4’s eventual release and the $600 million-plus success of Wonka, the majority of the 42-minute chat is about the movie that opened with $52 million over the Wed-Mon President’s Day weekend (Bob Marley: One Love) and the...2024-02-2042 min
The Box Office PodcastThe Outside Scoop's Box Office Podcast Ep 02Episode two is a day late, since we all wanted to chat about the various Super Bowl trailers which of course didn’t air until Sunday evening. Alas, Ryan C. Scott couldn’t make it but it’s still me, Lisa Laman (Collider and Looper) and (popping in at the 9:30 mark) Jeremy Fuster (TheWrap) discussing the miserable Super Bowl box office, the mostly interesting Super Bowl-aired movie trailers and the fallout (or lack thereof) from Warner Bros. apparently shelving Coyote Vs. Acme for the second time. Among the digressions, a possible summer box office boost for ma...2024-02-1455 min
The Box Office PodcastScott Mendelson Finally Has a Podcast!Join legendary box office pontificator Scott Mendelson alongside a handful of younger, cooler but no less knowledgeable box office pundits. Currently, it will be me alongside Jeremy Fuster (TheWrap), Lisa Laman (Collider), and Ryan Scott (Slashfilm). Spoiler: He is what they grow beyond.In this episode, we discuss Argylle's box office failure, Carl Weathers's passing, the perils of a theatrical industry that is light on tentpoles, and why Road House went straight to Prime Video. Get full access to The Outside Scoop at scottmendelson.substack.com/subscribe2024-02-061h 09/Film WeeklyBox Office Catch-Up and Ryan Scott's Top 10 Movies of 2023On the January 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news and run through Ryan’s top 10 movies of 2023.Opening Banter: Welcome back! How was your holiday season?In the News:Tom Wilkinson, Actor Known For The Full Monty And Batman Begins, Is Dead At 75Parasite Actor Lee Sun-Kyun Has Died At 48Scream 7 Loses Director Christopher Landon, Who Exited 'Nightmare' Job Weeks AgoWonka Passes $250 Million At The Box Office, Becoming This Season's Much-Needed Holiday HitWonka Reclaims The Bo...2024-01-0250 min/Film WeeklyAn Historic Box Office Weekend, Plus The Burial, Fallen Leaves, and MoreOn the December 11, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office stories.Opening Banter: The Mask Of Zorro At 25: An Oral History Of The Last Old School BlockbusterIn The News:Japan Dominates The U.S. Box Office With The Boy And The Heron And Godzilla Minus OneGodzilla Is The Fall’s Unexpected Box Office Hero As Minus One Continues To Crush ItShowtime Is Rebranding as Paramount+ With Showtime, Here's What You Need to Know...2023-12-1136 min/Film WeeklyMission: Impossible Box Office, Skyjack, All the Light We Cannot See, Pride & Prejudice, and MoreOn the July 18, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what we’ve been up to.Opening Banter: In The News:Mission: Impossible 7 Opens Big, But Not Big Enough To Save The Summer Box OfficeInsidious: The Red Door Sails Past $100 Million At The Global Box OfficeThe Flash Will Make Less At The Domestic Box Office Than Ryan Reynolds' Green LanternPixar's Elemental Pas...2023-07-1852 min/Film WeeklyDisney/Florida, Indiana Jones Early Buzz, Starcruiser Closing & Disney+ ChangesOn the May 19, 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 Disney/Florida, Indiana Jones early buzz, Starcruiser Closing and Disney+ Changes.Opening Banter:In The News:Ryan: Disney Cancels $1 Billion Florida Development Deal As War With State Government ContinuesDisney Will Close Its Ultra-Expensive Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser This FallHere's All Of The Disney+ And Hulu Shows Getting Pulled Off StreamingMore about why shows are leaving streaming than the shows leavingMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take...2023-05-1939 min/Film WeeklyDisney's Streaming Consolidation, Sequels To 25 Year Old Movies & Daisy Ridley Gets Die HardOn the May 12, 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 Disney Consolidating Streaming, Sequels To 25 Year Old Movies and Daisy Ridley Gets Die Hard.In The News:Disney Will Launch A 'One-App Experience' Featuring Disney+ And Hulu Content By The End Of 2023Ryan: Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Is Under Two Hours, My Butt And Brain Thank YouRyan: Daisy Ridley Gets Her Own Die Hard With Cleaner, An Action Film From Director Martin CampbellMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we...2023-05-1232 min/Film WeeklyGuardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Writers Strike & MoreOn the May 8, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, the Writers Strike and more.In The News:Ryan: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Flies Away To $110 Million At The Box OfficeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Is The Win Marvel Needed After Quantumania – But What Comes Next?Ryan: James Gunn Originally Planned To Kill Gamora In Guardians Of The Galaxy 2Mid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re goi...2023-05-0837 min/Film WeeklyDamon Lindelof on Leaving Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Buzz & MoreOn the April 28, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Damon Lindelof on Leaving Star Wars, Dodgeball 2, Mandalorian Changes and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Buzz.In The News:Damon Lindelof on Leaving Star WarsPeter has seen Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 and gives a spoiler free reaction.Chris’ Review: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Review: A Rushed, Uneven, Sporadically Emotional End To The TrilogyTwisted Metal Trailer: Anthony Mackie Burns Rubber In Peacock's Vi...2023-04-2831 min/Film WeeklyWill The Horror Movie Bubble Burst? Weekend Box Office and MaxOn the April 17, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Weekend Box Office, The Horror Movie Bubble and HBO Max’s New Name Max.Opening Banter: In The News:Ryan: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Now The Biggest Movie Of The Year At The Box OfficeThe Super Mario Bros. Movie Hits $500 Million In A Week, Now The Top Video Game Movie Of All TimeRenfield's Box Office Is Off To A Dis...2023-04-1729 min/Film WeeklyDo We Need A Moana Live-Action Remake? Super Mario Early Buzz & More!On the April 3, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Weekend Box Office, Super Mario Bros early buzz and Moana live-action remake.In The News:Ryan: Dungeons & Dragons Overperformed At The Box Office, But It's Got A Tough Road AheadPeter: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Early Buzz: Easter Eggs Cooking In A Shallow PanMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Ryan: Ma...2023-04-0325 min/Film WeeklyJohn Wick Box Office, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Toxic Avenger & Fast XOn the March 27, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including John Wick Box Office, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Toxic Avenger and Fast X.In The News:Ryan: John Wick: Chapter 4 Headshots New Franchise Record At The Box Office With $73.5 Million DebutRyan: It's Gone From Bad to Worse for Shazam! Fury of the Gods at the Box OfficeRyan: Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Is Getting Extended R-Rated Versions For Each Of Its Two Parts [Ex...2023-03-2722 min/Film WeeklyShazam’s Box Office, Good Burger 2, Spider-Man & Damon Lindelof’s Star WarsOn the March 20, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Shazam’s Box Office Bomb, Good Burger 2, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars.Opening Banter: Ryan was at SXSW. Peter was at WDW.In The News:Box Office: Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Opening Weekend Box Office Probably Killed The FranchiseScream 6 Has Already Passed $100 Million At The Box Office, All But Ensuring Scream 7Adam Driver's Dinosaur Movie 65 Got Burie...2023-03-2031 min/Film WeeklyWeekend Box Office, Star Wars, Hulk Rights, and Ninja TurtlesOn the March 6, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office, Star Wars, Hulk rights and Ninja Turtles.In The News:Weekend Box Office:Ant-ManCreed III Sets A Rocky Franchise Record With $58 Million Opening Weekend [Update]Was Rogue One's Awesome Darth Vader Scene Directed By Dave Filoni? [Update]Ryan: We May Never Know Where Grogu Was During The Star Wars Sequel TrilogyMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick brea...2023-03-0634 min/Film WeeklyWhat Ant-Man's Box Office Means for Marvel's Future, Jon Favreau's Mandalorian Plan, New Lord of the Rings & MoreOn the February 27, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film box office analyst and staff writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including what Ant-Man's box office drop means for Marvel's future, Jon Favreau's lack of a plan for Mandalorian's ending, New Lord of the Rings and more!In The News:Ryan: Cocaine Bear Bites Off A Much Bigger Opening Weekend At The Box Office Than ExpectedAnt-Man 3 Set For Marvel's Worst Ever Second Weekend Drop At The Box OfficeMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a qu...2023-02-2734 min/Film WeeklyQuantumania Box Office, Blumhouse Video Games & Lightyear LearningsOn the February 22, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Quantumania Box Office, Blumhouse Video Games and more.Opening Banter: Ryan ran!In The News:Ryan: Quantumania Was Critic Proof At The Box Office As Ant-Man Nabs Third Best President's Day Weekend EverQuantumania Scores $17.5 Million In Thursday Box Office Previews, An Ant-Man Franchise BestJames Cameron's Avatar: The Way Of Water Supplants James Cameron's Titanic As Third-Highest Grossing Movie EverCocaine Bear Early...2023-02-2229 min/Film WeeklyWill Robert Downey Jr Join Fast & Furious? Selling The Snyderverse? HBO Max & LionsgateOn the February 10, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including HBO Max, Lionsgate, James Gunn and Fast X.Opening Banter: In The News:Ryan: Lionsgate Is Winning By Not Playing The Streaming GameRyan: Discovery+ Still Merging With HBO Max, But Will Also Remain Standalone “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Peter: Vin Diesel Wants Robert Downey Jr. As Dom Toretto's 'Antithesis' In Fast & Furious FinalePeter: No, James...2023-02-1031 min/Film WeeklyAMC Is Changing Movie Ticket Pricing, I Know What You Did Last Summer & DexterOn 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 OfficePeter has seen Knock At The Cabin.Avatar: The Way Of Water Defeats The Avengers, Enters Top 10 All Time At The Domestic Box OfficeRyan: 80 For Brady, BTS, And...2023-02-0632 min/Film WeeklyTomb Raider Cinematic Universe? Avatar, DC and PeacockOn 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 WeekendCan 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 TimeThe 2023 Oscar Nominated Movies Got A Nice Little Boost At The Box OfficeJeremy: Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Write Tomb Raider...2023-01-3033 min/Film WeeklyMoviePass, Spielberg and The OscarsOn 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:Ryan: Barbarian Director Zach Cregger's New Movie Weapons Lands At New Line Following Bidding WarChildren of the CornJeremy: Steven Spielberg Thinks Adult Dramas Will Make A Comeback At The Box OfficeRyan: The Revived Moviepass Has Opened Its Beta, New Pricing And Plan Details RevealedRyan: The 2023 Oscar Nominees For Best Picture: A Box O...2023-01-2630 min/Film WeeklyTron 3, Box Office & NetflixOn the January 23, 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 Tron 3, Box Office and Netflix.Opening Banter: In The News:Hannah: Avatar: The Way Of Water Becomes James Cameron's Third $2 Billion Movie At The Worldwide Box OfficeAvatar: The Way Of Water Has Made Over $1 Billion From 3D ScreeningsShould we not be looking at all time worldwide numbers but inflation adjusted?Avatar, Puss In Boots, And M3GAN Continue Their Reign Atop The B...2023-01-2335 min/Film WeeklyWhat The Weekend Box Office Means For Avatar 4 & 5, Borderlands & Face/Off 2 NewsOn the January 9, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including what the weekend box office means for the future of the Avatar franchise, Borderlands and Face/Off 2.In The News:Ryan: Avatar, M3GAN, And A Man Called Otto Kicked The January Box Office Off With A BangAvatar: The Way Of Water Passes $1.7 Billion At Global Box Office, Becoming 7th Biggest Movie Of All TimePeter (og Jeremy): Avatar: The Way Of Water Is...2023-01-0931 min/Film WeeklyThe Future of Movie Trailers, Avatar Hits $1 Billion, Original Plan for Black Panther 2On the December 28, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Avatar reaching $1 billion, Youtube scoring the NFL, how a new court ruling could change movie trailers and the original version of Wakanda Forever.Opening Banter: In The News:Avatar hitting $1 BillionRyan: YouTube Scores NFL Sunday Ticket Rights Beginning Next SeasonWhy is this a big deal?Hans Zimmer in Mr BeastMid-Roll Sponsor break: “we’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Pe...2022-12-2837 min/Film WeeklyAvatar 2 Box Office Update, Plus a Mini-Water CoolerOn the December 27, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and TV news and have a mini-water cooler segment.Opening Banter: In The News:Avatar Reigns Supreme At The Box Office, Puss In Boots, Babylon And Whitney Houston Fight For ScrapsAt The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Three Thousand Years of Longing...2022-12-2728 min/Film WeeklyRyan's Trip to Disney World & Universal Studios FloridaOn the December 12, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss his trip to Walt Disney World.Opening Banter: In The Water Cooler: Ryan went to Walt Disney World!Magic Kingdom Hollywood StudiosStar Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeBuilding a LightsaberWhat did Ryan buy?Universal StudiosUniversal Islands of AdventureAnimal KingdomEpcotAll 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...2022-12-1250 min
/Film WeeklyThanksgiving Watercolor & Holiday Weekend Box OfficeOn the November 28, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including the Thanksgiving box office and what we did for the Holiday.
Opening Banter: What did you do for Thanksgiving?
Ryan
Peter ate Thanksgiving dinner at Hard Rock and saw Glass Onion in the theater. He also watched the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special.
In The News:
Ryan: Wakanda Forever And Glass Onion Ate Well At The Thanksgiving Box OfficeGlass Onion I...2022-11-2833 min/Film WeeklyBlack Panther Box Office, Fast X’s Insane Budget & a HUGE Horror MergerOn the November 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Black Panther box office, Fast X’s budget, and a big horror merger.
At the brief Water Cooler:
Peter saw the premiere of Disenchanted.
Ryan saw Devotion.
In The News:
Ryan: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Concludes Phase 4 Of The MCU With A Bang At The Box Office
Peter (og Erin): The Fast X Budget Rises To $340 Million, Making It Potentially The Fourth Mo...2022-11-1837 min/Film WeeklyMini-Water Cooler: Causeway, The Menu, Andor, and MoreOn the November 15, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by staff writer Ryan Scott to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.
At The Water Cooler:
What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Causeway and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
Ryan has been watching Andor, NFL football, The Menu (which comes out this weekend). Saw Black Panther Wakanda Forever.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:
All the other stuf...2022-11-1521 min/Film WeeklyBox Office, Avatar 2, Vision, Eternals & Disney’s FutureOn the October 31, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest movie and tv news, including weekend box office, Avatar 2, a Vision tv series and Disney’s future.
Opening Banter: Halloween!
In The News:
Ryan: Prey For The Devil Fails To Scare Up Big Business At The Box Office As Black Adam Reigns SupremeRyan: Tar, Till And Other Oscar Hopefuls Are Struggling At The Box Office
Ryan: Smile Is Now The Biggest Original Horror Movie Of The Year At The Bo...2022-10-3132 min/Film WeeklyJames Gunn & Peter Safran Taking Over DC Studios and Wakanda Forever Early ReactionsOn the October 27, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including James Gunn taking over DC Studios and Wakanda Forever early buzz.
In The News:
Peter (og Erin): Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Early Reactions: Wakanda Enters A New Era
Ryan: What Is DC Studios? Breaking Down James Gunn And Peter Safran's New Division At Warner Bros.James Gunn And Peter Safran To Lead DC Film, TV, And Animation Division
Joker 2 Won't Exist In New DC Universe, The Batman 2...2022-10-2728 min/Film WeeklyBlack Adam, Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars Movie, The Conjuring 4 & More [AUDIO FIXED]On the October 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Black Adam box office, Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars movie, The Conjuring 4 and more.
In The News:
Ryan: Black Adam Tops The Box Office With $67 Million, But Ticket To Paradise Is The Real Winner
Ryan: Smile And Terrifer 2 Scare Up Big Wins At The Box Office, Halloween Ends Dies A Horrible Death
Peter (og Joshua): Damon Lindelof's Star Wars Movie Finds A Director In Ms. Marvel's Sharmeen Ob...2022-10-2429 min/Film WeeklyWho Will Run DC Films? Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Box Office TrackingOn the October 21, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Walter Hamada’s Departure from DC Films and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever box office tracking.
Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan: Walter Hamada Is Officially Done As President Of DC Films – Here's What that MeansWhat does this mean?
Who is running things now?
Who should run DC?
Where is Hamada going to end up?
Ryan: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Is Tracking For A Massiv...2022-10-2128 min/Film WeeklyRichard Linklater vs. The Academy, Epix, Marvel’s Blade and Box OfficeOn the October 11, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including September box office, Richard Linklater vs. The Academy, Epix and Marvel’s Blade.
Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan talks about the recent box office
(og Erin): September Box Office Drops To Worst Levels In A Quarter Century
Ryan: Smile Made Scary Good Money At The Box Office Again, Amsterdam Made Scary Bad Money
Ryan: Smile Won The Box Office But...2022-10-1135 min/Film WeeklyWho Will Take Over DC Films? And Weekend Box OfficeOn the September 6, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office and who will take over DC films.
Opening Banter: Peter went to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights 31 in Orlando Florida!
`In The News:
Ryan: National Cinema Day Was A Success But The Labor Day Box Office Was Still Very BleakWhat was national cinema day?
What does this mean for the future of movies?
Will they do it again?
Ryan (og Hannah): Spider-Man: No...2022-09-0624 min/Film WeeklyRian Johnson’s Star Wars Future, Ben Kingsley’s Marvel Series & a Nope sequel?On the August 31, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Rian Johnson’s Star Wars future, a Nope sequel, Ben Kingsley’s Marvel series and more!
In The News:
Ryan: What's Next For Legendary Now That Their Warner Bros. Deal Has Expired?
Peter (og Sandy): Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy Could Still Get MadeWill it happen?
Ryan (og Jeremy): Could We Ever Get A Sequel To Jordan Peele's Nope?Will it happen?
What character? What's the story?
Pete...2022-08-3128 min/Film WeeklyWarner Bros/Discovery Fallout, Fantastic Four Director, Weekend Box Office & More!On the August 29, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including more Warner Bros/Discovery fallout, Fantastic Four director, weekend box office and more!
Opening Banter: Peter watched Only Murders In The Building season 2. Ryan saw The Invitation…
In The News:
Ryan: The Invitation Tops Box Office With Just $7 Million In Unnecessarily Terrible WeekendRyan: The Box Office Is Suffering Needlessly Right Now And Hollywood Has Only Itself To Blame
Peter: War...2022-08-2937 min/Film WeeklyLord of the Rings Gets New Owner, Ferris Bueller Spin-off, MoviePass Returns, National Treasure 3 & Weekend Box OfficeOn the August 22nd, 2022 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 Lord of the Rings, Ferris Bueller spin-off, MoviePass’ return, National Treasure 3 and Weekend Box Office.
In The News:
Weekend Box office brieflyValerie: The Unstoppable Top Gun: Maverick Passes Avengers: Infinity War At The Box Office
Peter (og Rafael): The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit Movie Rights Acquired By Video Game Company Embracer
Ryan: Ferris Bueller Spin-Off Movie Coming From Cobra Kai Cr...2022-08-2232 min/Film WeeklyWeekend Box Office And Did Disney Really Beat Netflix In The Streaming War?On the August 15, 2022 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 this weekend’s box office and Disney+ overtaking Netflix (kinda).
In The News:
Ryan: Bullet Train Tops The Box Office Again, But Universal's Hot Streak Is The Real StoryBullet Train wins again, but it's not winning big enough
Universal Pictures passes a major milestone: Universal Becomes First Studio To Gross $3 Billion In A Calendar Year Since 2019
Also: Nope Has Finally Landed At The International Bo...2022-08-1532 min/Film WeeklyPennyworth’s Ridiculous New Title, Walmart+, Pac-Man Movie, & Sonic The Hedgehog vs. AvatarOn the August 10, 2022 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 Pennyworth's ridiculous new title, Walmart taking over streaming, a live-action Pac-Man movie, and Sonic The Hedgehog vs. Avatar.
At The News:
Ryan: Pennyworth: Exclusive Season 3 Trailer Reveals Title Change for DC HBO Max Series
Peter (og Jeremy): A Live-Action Pac-Man Movie Is Coming To Devour Your Pellets And Eat Your GhostsProduced by Bandai Namco Entertainment — the company behind PAC-MAN, and Wayfarer Studios.
The project will be based on an...2022-08-1035 min/Film WeeklyWeekend Box Office, Scoob 2, and Movies We’ve Been WatchingOn the August 8, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and TV news, including weekend box office, Scoob 2, and a mini-water cooler discussion about Prey & Nope.
Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan: Bullet Train Tops The Box Office, Another Win For Non-Franchise Movies In 2022Top Gun: Maverick Sinks Titanic At The Domestic Box Office
Jeremy: Scoob! Holiday Haunt Is Forging Ahead With Recording Its Score, For An Understandable Reason
Mini Water Cooler:
Prey Spoiler-Free DiscussionShould t...2022-08-0834 min/Film WeeklyWhy Warner Bros’ Shelved Batgirl & Scoob 2On the August 3, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, which today centers around Warner Bros’ shelving Batgirl and Scoob 2.
Opening Banter: Peter went to the premiere of Prey last night.
In The News:
Ryan: Batgirl Movie Has Been Shelved, And Warner Bros. Has No Plans To Release ItHas this ever happened before?
Discovery CEO David Zaslav has wasted no time, shutting down CNN Plus a month after it launched and gotten rid of nearly ha...2022-08-0336 min/Film WeeklyAndor, Spider-Man: Freshman Year & Weekend Box OfficeOn the August 1, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Andor, Spider-Man: Freshman Year, and Box Office.
In The News:
Peter: Andor Release Date ChangedWhy?
Excited for a 3 episode premiere?
Think they will do a sneak at d23?
Thoughts on the trailer
Ryan: Tony Gilroy Had 'No Interest' In Star Wars When He Was Hired For Rogue OneJJ Abrams with Star Trek
So many video game movies made by directors and writers who aren't fans
Peter...2022-08-0136 min/Film WeeklyThor’s Box Office Drop, Top Gun vs. Titanic & Theatrical vs. StreamingOn the July 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Thor’s Box Office drop, Top Gun vs. Titanic & Theatrical vs. Streaming.
Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan: Thor: Love And Thunder Falls Hard At The Box Office, Where The Crawdads Sing Beats ExpectationsMCU’s near record drop
Where the Crawdads Sing swims
Paws of Fury sinks
The rest
Ryan: (og: Shania): Has Top Gun: Maverick Overtaken Titanic At The Bo...2022-07-1830 min/Film WeeklyIs Nintendo Gearing Up To Make Their Own Movies? Black Phone’s Box Office & Weekend PreviewOn the July 15, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Nintendo’s movie studio, The Black Phone’s box office, and the films coming out this weekend.
In The News:
Peter (og Rafael): Nintendo Is Doubling Down On Animated Films With Creation Of Nintendo Pictures Co.Will they make movies without Illumination?
What project should Nintendo tackle after Mario?
Ryan: Why The Black Phone's Box Office Success Is Incredible News For HorrorRyan: Blumhouse Cros...2022-07-1524 min/Film WeeklyAvatar’s Possible Future Without James Cameron As Director? Minions Box OfficeOn the July 5, 2022 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 Minions taking over the Box Office and the possible future of the Avatar franchise without James Cameron in the director’s chair.
Opening Banter: How we spent Independence Day?
In The News:
Ryan: Minions: The Rise Of Gru Scores Biggest July Fourth Opening Ever With Nearly $219 Million GloballyMinionsWhat does this say about Lightyear?
Why So Many People Are Seeing Minions: The Rise Of Gru Wearing Suits
Ma...2022-07-0538 min/Film WeeklyHoward Stern in the MCU? Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Original Plans, & Platinum Dunes ReturnsOn the July 1, 2022 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 Howard Stern joining the MCU, the original plans for Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the return of Platinum Dunes.
Opening Banter: Peter is back!
In The News:
Brief weekend box office preview?
Ryan: Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes Is Back — Here's What That Means For Movie FansWhat is platinum dunes
What movies did they produce?
What might this mean for the future?
Ryan: What The Heck Is Howard Stern's Sec...2022-07-0136 min/Film WeeklyWhy Did Lightyear Underperform at the Box Office?On the June 20, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to discuss this weekend’s box office.
Opening Banter: Ryan is losing his voice a little.
In The News:
Box OfficeFirst time since the pandemic there have been 3 movies doing well at the box office.Scott Mendelsson pointed out its the first time 3 movies do over $40 million since June of 2013
Jurassic World surprises as the weekends winnerNot as big of a drop as predicted?
Did we underestimate how much this will make thi...2022-06-2032 min/Film WeeklyDinosaurs vs. Tom Cruise, Mondo Sold To Funko, & Spider-Man Getting Re-ReleaseOn the June 13, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including this weekend’s box office, Mondo sold to Funko and an extended Spider-Man: No Way Home rerelease.
In The News:
Ryan: Jurassic World Dominion Topped The Box Office But Top Gun: Maverick Is The Real StoryJurassic World Dominion easily won out, but what's next?
Top Gun is the real story
Everything Everywhere All At Once is A24's new box office champ
The rest…
Peter: Spider...2022-06-1328 min/Film WeeklyMini-Water Cooler: Ms. Marvel, ATX, Harry’s House, and MoreOn the June 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.
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Opening Banter:
At The Water Cooler:
What we’ve been Doing:Ryan went to Phoenix Fan Fusion and ATX.
What we’ve been Reading: Shirtless Bear Fighter, Not All Robots, Something Is Killing The Children
What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched James Stewart and Robert Mitchum: The Two Faces of America, Under the Tuscan Sun, and...2022-06-0737 min/Film WeeklyWhy Did We Underestimate Top Gun: Maverick At The Box Office?On the June 6, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including the weekend box office.
In The News:
Ryan: Top Gun: Maverick Did The Unthinkable At The Box Office, Morbin' Time Is OverWhy were we so wrong about Top Gun?
Multiverse of Madness passes $900 million
Morbius absolutely tanked in its re-release
Crimes of the Future attracts a small crowd
Fantastic Beasts crosses $400 million
Jurassic World Dominion Opens To A Strong $16.7 Million At The...2022-06-0627 min/Film WeeklyWeekend Box Office & Should Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers Been A Theatrical Release?On the May 23, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film News Writer Ryan Scott to talk about this weekends box office.
Opening Banter: Peter bought a mechanical keyboard.
In The News:
Ryan: Downton Abbey And Men Were Still No Match For Marvel At The Box OfficeMention: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Passes $800 Million Worldwide
Doctor Strange
Downton Abbey
Men
Everything Everywhere All At Once breaks a record
Why wasn't Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers a theatrical release?
Rothman
All the other stuff you ne...2022-05-2330 min/Film WeeklyStan Lee’s Postmortem Marvel Return, Lessons Learned from Solo & She-Hulk TrailerOn the May 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer Ryan Scott here to talk about the latest film and tv news, Stan Lee’s postmortem Marvel return, lessons learned from Solo, She-Hulk trailer and the future of Star Wars.
Opening Banter: Ryan did great on the podcast yesterday.
In The News:
Ryan: Marvel Makes Licensing Deal to Use Stan Lee's Likeness, Which Seems Kind of Gross
Peter: The controversy over Kathleen Kennedy’s Solo commentFrom Vanity Fair: The 2018 movie Solo explored Han Solo’s younger...2022-05-1834 min/Film WeeklyThe Future Of Star Wars Comes Into FocusOn the May 17, 2022, episode of /Film Daily, /Film news writer Ryan Scott talks about the latest film and tv news, which today is all about a galaxy far, far away, and the wealth of "Star Wars" news that recently dropped.
In The News:
Ryan: Kevin Feige's And Rian Johnson's Star Wars Movies Are Probably Not Happening Any Time Soon
Ryan: Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movie Is Next In The Pipeline
Ryan: Andor Will Chart How Cassian Andor Transforms From Cynic To Rebel
Ryan: Star Wars Prequel Series The Acolyte Revea...2022-05-1722 min/Film WeeklyDoctor Strange Box Office, Pixar’s Next Movie, & Netflix Going LiveOn the May 16, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Doctor Strange box office, Pixar’s next movie, and Netflix going live.
Opening Banter: The wonders of TeleDoc.
In The News:
Ryan: Doctor Strange 2 Reigns Supreme At The Box Office, Firestarter Flames OutHow are sites claiming Strange is a disappointment?
Does Peter’s summer movie wager look less strong now?
Plug: Tales From The Box Office: 20 Years Ago, Attack Of The Clones Set A...2022-05-1627 min/Film WeeklyObi-Wan Kenobi Exceptions and PredictionsOn the May 13, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about their expectations for Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Opening Banter: It's Friday the 13th!
In The News:
Ryan: Star Wars Fans Want These Questions Answered In Obi-Wan KenobiOwen Lars
Luke Skywalker
Darth Vader
Inquisitors
Kumail Nanjiani
A Rogue One retcon that earns its place?
Will it help or tarnish A New Hope?
Other Established characters?Palpatine
Yoda
Qui-Gon
Maul?
Leia
What will the show's big surprise be?
Any connections to the Mandalorian ve...2022-05-1323 min/Film WeeklyWhat Netflix Needs To Beat Disney In The Streaming Wars, This is Spinal Tap 2 and Moon Knight Season 2On the May 12, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including what Netflix needs to do to beat Disney in the streaming wars, This is Spinal Tap 2 and the possibility of a Moon Knight season 2.
In The News:
Peter: Set Speakers To 11: Spinal Tap II Is In The Works, And Here Are The First Plot Details
Ryan: Disney+ Adds Nearly 8 Million Subscribers In Overall Great Quarter, Sorry Netflix
Ryan: Theaters Would Happily Welcome Netflix Movies, A...2022-05-1236 min/Film WeeklyDoctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness Spoiler DiscussionOn the May 9, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.
In The News:
Ryan: Doctor Strange Kicks Off The Summer Box Office With A Bigger Than Expected BangWill it have a sharp incline?
In The Spoiler Room: Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.
Brief Reactions
PG-13? Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Is The Most Gruesome Marvel Movie Yet
Too Sam Raimi or not enough?How Much Of...2022-05-091h 09/Film WeeklyDoctor Strange Box Office Prospects & How Much Money Does Avatar 2 Need To Make To Not Be Considered A Bomb?On the May 6, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brief reactions, box office prospects and how much money does an Avatar sequel need to make not to be considered a bomb?
In The News:
Brief Doctor Strange Spoiler free reactions
Ryan: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness On Track For A Magical $300 Million Global OpeningDoctor Strange 2’ Opens to Astonishing $36 Million in Previews
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Ma...2022-05-0631 min/Film WeeklyFast X Gets A New Director, Fantastic Four Loses Director & The Killer Gets The Same Director AgainOn the May 2, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film news, including Fast X Gets A New Director, Fantastic Four Loses Director, and The Killer Gets The Same Director Again.
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Opening Banter: Ryan has construction going on.
In The News:
Ryan: The Bad Guys And Memory Make For A Calm Before The Storm At The Box OfficePeter will mention: Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Release Date Changed To Escape The Wrath Of Avatar 2
Plug: Tales...2022-05-0237 min/Film WeeklyFast X Loses Its Director, Marvel Release Date Changes & More Spider-Man MoviesOn the April 29, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film news, including Marvel release date changes, more Spider-Man movies, and Justin Lin leaves Fast X.
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Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan: ‘The Marvels’ and ‘Ant-Man 3’ Swap Release Dates in 2023
Ryan: Spider-Man: No Way Home Made $610 Million In Profits – Let's Talk About What That Means
Peter (Og Danielle): Sony Expands Their Corner Of The Marvel Universe With El Muerto Movie
Ryan: Justin Lin Steps Away From Directing Fa...2022-04-2932 min/Film WeeklyWeekend Box Office, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Disney Hand-drawn Animation Return?On the April 25, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Disney hand-drawn animation.
In The News:
Ryan: The Northman And Massive Talent Made For A Discouraging Weekend At The Box OfficeWhy did these movies not meet expectations?
Is there a silver lining to any of this?
Everything Everywhere All At Once And Lost City Were Bright Spots At The Weekend Box Office
Peter (OG DEBOPRIYAA DUTT...2022-04-2536 min/Film WeeklyLightyear Footage Reaction & Press Day RecapOn the April 21, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer Ryan Scott to talk about his early reaction to “Lightyear” footage.
In Our Feature Presentation: Ryan talks about his Lightyear press day.
What was the press day like?Lightyear Filmmakers Pull Back The Curtain On Turning Buzz Into A Sci-Fi Action Hero
Lightyear Director Angus MacLane And Producer Galyn Susman On Taking Buzz Beyond Toy Story [Interview]
Reaction to footageLightyear Isn't Pixar Making More Toy Story, It's Pixar Doing A Classic Sci-Fi Adventure Flick [Footage Reaction]
The approachWhy Chris Evan...2022-04-2132 min/Film WeeklyThe Future of The Harry Potter Franchise & Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer ReactionOn the April 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including our reactions to the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and what the box office for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore might mean for the franchise.
In The News:
Ryan: The Batman Glides Past $750 Million At The Global Box Office
Ryan: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Eyes $40 Million Opening Weekend, A New Series Low
Ryan: Fantastic Beasts 4 Uncertain As Warner Bros. Navigates J.K. Rowling, Ezra M...2022-04-1831 min/Film WeeklyPredicting The 2022 Summer Movie Box OfficeOn the April 15, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Scireta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk predict this Summer’s box office.
In Our Feature Presentation: Ryan helps peter plan for the Summer Movie Wager by offering his opinion on this Summer’s movie box office prospects.
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 exciti...2022-04-151h 15/Film WeeklyFast & Furious 10, Will Smith, Breaking Bad, Doctor Strange, Ahsoka & Weekend Box OfficeOn the April 11, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news including weekend box office, Fast & Furious 10, Will Smith, Breaking Bad, Doctor Strange, and Ahsoka.
In The News:
Ryan: Sonic 2 Wins The Box Office, But Ambulance And Morbius Are The Real StoriesSonic The Hedgehog 2 Had The Best-Ever Opening Weekend For A Video Game Movie
Peter (og Hannah): Fast & Furious 10 Welcomes Brie Larson To The Family
Ryan: Will Smith Banned From The Academy Awards For 10 Years
Peter (og Joshua): Walter...2022-04-1136 min/Film WeeklyWatercooler: Severance, AmbuLAnce, Coda, Beyond The Infinite Two MinutesOn the April 8, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.
Opening Banter: Not much news going on so we thought we’d have a mini watercooler.
In The Water Cooler
Peter has watched Severance Season 1 on AppleTV+ and Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes
Ryan saw Michael Bay’s AmbuLAnce and Coda
Also mentioned:
All the other stuff you need to know:
You can find mor...2022-04-0833 min/Film WeeklyMoon Knight Episode 2 Spoiler Discussion - Summon The SuitOn the April 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Moon Knight Episode 2 “Summon The Suit”.
Opening Banter: Brad couldn’t make it this week, but we instead have Ryan!
In The Spoiler Room: Moon Knight Episode 2 “Summon The Suit”
FeedbackFrancisco M writes in “the show runner has already mentioned that Moon Night will not be tied to the MCU, So you are correct.”
Postcard theory
Brief reactions
BreakdownBreaking Down The Best Scene In Moon Knight Episode 2
Moon K...2022-04-071h 11/Film WeeklyWeekend Box Office, The Crow & Morbius Spoiler DiscussionOn the April 4, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the weekend box office, a Crow reboot, and we talk Morbius spoilers.
In The News:
Ryan (OG: Danielle): Morbius Sinks Its Living Vampire Fangs Into $39.1 Million Opening Weekend
Peter (og Eric): Bill Skarsgård Will Star As Eric Draven In The Crow Reboot With Rupert Sanders DirectingBill Skarsgard (Pennywise in IT, voiced one of the deviants in Eternals)
Rupert Sanders ("Snow White and the Hu...2022-04-0449 min/Film WeeklyObi-Wan Kenobi, Morbius and Bruce Willis RetiresOn the April 1, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Morbius and Bruce Willis.
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Opening Banter: It’s April Fools Day!
In the Water Cooler:
Ryan has seen Morbius and gives his spoiler-free reaction.
In The News:
Ryan: Morbius On Track For A $40 Million Opening Weekend At The Box OfficeMorbius Pulls in $5.7 Million at Box Office in Preview Screenings
Peter (og Rafael): Obi-Wan Kenobi's...2022-04-0135 min/Film WeeklyAcademy Awards ReactionsOn the March 28, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the 94th Academy Awards.
Opening Banter: Ryan has covid. How is he doing?
In The News:
Ryan provides a brief weekly box office updateSpider-Man: No Way Home Swings Past $800 Million At The Domestic Box Office And Into The Record Books
In Our Feature Presentation: Lets talk about the 94th Academy Awards.
The Complete List Of 2022 Oscar Winners
Brief thoughts
Viewership is upNielsen fast nationals issued by AB...2022-03-2853 min/Film WeeklyVoltron, Marvel Multiverse, Tron 3 & NovaOn the March 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Voltron, Marvel Multiverse, Tron 3 and Nova.
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Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan: Nova Project Officially In Development At Marvel Studios With Moon Knight Writer
Who is Nova?
Is/Should James Gunn be involved?
Movie or tv series?
Peter (og BJ): Live-Action Voltron Movie Coming From Red Notice Director Rawson Marshall Thurber
Rawson Marshall Thurber directing and co-writing the screenplay with Ellen Shanman,
a bid...2022-03-2434 min/Film WeeklyBatman Box Office, Mandalorian Casting, Godzilla vs. Kong Sequel,Super Pumped, Pam & Tommy, X and No ExitOn the March 21, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Batman box office, Mandalorian casting, and a Godzilla vs. Kong sequel. And in a mini Water Cooler, we’ll be discussing Super Pumped, Pam & Tommy, X and No Exit.
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Opening Banter:
At The Watercooler:
Peter has been watching Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber and Pam and Tommy.
Ryan saw X and No Exit
In The News:
Ryan...2022-03-2139 min/Film WeeklyShazam 2 vs. Avatar, Bob Chapek Fiasco, Deadpool 3, & Obi-Wan Kenobi TrailerOn the March 14, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Shazam 2, the Bob Chapek fiasco, Deadpool 3, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer.
Opening Banter: Peter is back! I have been to the Galactic Starcruiser, more on that next week!
In The News:
Ryan: Shazam 2 Will Now Open Against Avatar 2, And That Is A Very Bad IdeaIs it a bad or brilliant idea?
Peter: The Bob Chapek Fiasco:On February 25, the Florida House of R...2022-03-1447 min/Film WeeklyThe Batman Box Office, God of War, Alien, I Am Legend 2On the March 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the box office numbers for “The Batman,” a “God of War” TV series, a new “Alien” movie, and a sequel to “I Am Legend.”
Opening Banter:
In The News:
(Ryan) The Batman Box Office Numbers Point To DC's (Potentially) Promising FutureHow Does The Batman's Opening Weekend Compare To Other Superhero Movies?
(Ryan): God of War TV Series Will Slay Deities on Amazon Prime
(Ben...2022-03-0731 min/Film WeeklyFavorite Movie Presidents, BioShock, RDJ and Shane Black, and MoreOn the February 21, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including this past weekend’s box office, a BioShock movie, and Robert Downey Jr. reteaming with Shane Black, and our favorite movie presidents.
Opening Banter:
In The News:
Ryan: Uncharted And Dog Make For A Very Encouraging Weekend At The Box Office
Ryan, og Jeremy: BioShock Movie Is Coming To Netflix - No Gods Or Kings, Only Streaming
Ben: Robert Downey Jr. And S...2022-02-2127 min/Film WeeklyNew Muppet TV Series & Paramount Reveals Their Future Movie & TV PlansOn the February 16, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including a new Muppet tv series and all the Paramount news announced yesterday..
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In The News:
Ryan: New Muppet Series Will Star The Electric Mayhem, Nostalgia Expert Adam Goldberg InvolvedThe Muppets history with Disney
Is this a good pairing?
Peter (og Sandy): New Star Trek Film With J.J. Abrams Cast In The Works, Could Shoot This YearPlace bets on if this will actually happ...2022-02-1637 min/Film WeeklyThe Batman Tracking, Oscars Relevancy, MoviePass Returns & Jurassic World Dominion TrailerOn the February 11, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Batman box office tracking, Oscars relevancy, the return of MoviePass and Jurassic World Dominion.
Opening Banter: It’s the Weekend!!
In The News:
Ryan: The Batman Box Office Is Tracking For An $80 Million-Plus Opening WeekendMention: You Can Get Bat-Tickets For The Batman Right Now On The Bat-Web
Mention: New The Batman Trailer Is Full Of New Bat-Footage
Is $80 million low for Batman?
Lets look at som...2022-02-1129 min/Film WeeklyIs A Spider-Verse/MCU Crossover Possible? Weekend Box Office, Andor Season 2, Edge of Tomorrow TV SeriesOn the February 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office, Andor going multiple seasons, an Edge of Tomorrow tv series, and is a Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse MCU crossover possible?
In The News:
Ryan: Jackass Forever and Moonfall Offer Equal Parts Hope and Concern for the Box Office(og Ben): Jackass Forever Wins The Weekend Box Office With $23.5 Million Opening
Plug: Tales From The Box Office: How Jackass: The Movie Made A Big Leap...2022-02-0729 min/Film WeeklyMadame Web, Moon Knight, Scream 6, Lord of the Rings and Streaming Service-owned Movie TheatersOn the February 4, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Madame Web, Moon Knight, Scream 6, Lord of the Rings and Streaming Service movie theaters.
Opening Banter: Its the weekend!
In The News:
Ryan: Dakota Johnson To Play Madame Web For Sony Pictures Marvel MovieWho is Madame Web?
Peter (og Jeremy): Oscar Isaac Says Moon Knight Is 'A Limited Series' And It Gets 'Very Weird'"I'd never heard of 'Moon Knight' before, and I collected comics...2022-02-0434 min/Film WeeklyMini-Water Cooler: Moonfall, House of Leaves, Raffles, Porco Rosso, and MoreOn the February 3, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott 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 House of Leaves.
Ryan read Star Wars High Republic Comic, Time Before Time, Radiant Black.
What we’ve been Watching:Ryan watched - Moonfall, NFL Playoffs, Book of Boba Fett
Ben finished Only Murders in the Building and watched Raffles, Kiki’...2022-02-0348 min/Film WeeklyMost Anticipated Superhero Movie, Jurassic World’s Future, Box Office, & Fast 10 CastingOn the January 31, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office, most anticipated Superhero movies, Fast 10 and the future of Jurassic World.
In The News:
Ryan: No Way Home Box Office Has Cemented Spider-Man As A Cultural Phenomenon For The AgesNo Way Home
Scream
Awards Favorites
Expectations for Jackass Forever and Moonfall?
Ryan: 20% Said This Is Their Most Anticipated Superhero Movie Of 2022Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 20.14%
The Batman 17.90%
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse...2022-01-3132 min/Film WeeklyDo We Really Need a Movie Studio in Space? A Christmas Story Sequel & New Star Wars Video GamesOn the January 25, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including new Star Wars video games, a film studio in space, A Christmas Story sequel and Star Wars nerdiness.
In The News:
Ryan: Three New Star Wars Games Announced, Including Jedi: Fallen Order SequelWhat are these games?
Who’s involved?
Peter (og Jeremy): A New Film Studio Is Being Built In Actual SpaceSpace Entertainment Enterprise, the UK company co-producing that ambitious Tom Cruise movie scheduled to head to spa...2022-01-2531 min/Film WeeklyBatman’s Running Time, Ahsoka Casting, MonsterVerse TV Series & MoreOn the January 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including release date changes, Skydance leaving Paramount, a MonsterVerse TV series, The Batman’s running time, and Ahsoka casting.
In The News:
Mention really quick: Spider-Man: No Way Home Is Officially The Fourth Highest Grossing Movie Of All TimeHow high will it go?
Release Dates:(og Jeremy): Mission: Impossible 7 And 8 Release Dates Have Been Delayed Againpreviously scheduled for a September 30, 2022 and July 7, 2023.
New dates: July 14, 2023, and June 28, 2024.
"in re...2022-01-2439 min/Film WeeklyThe 10 Year Anniversary of One Of Star Wars’ Most Interesting Stories From LegendsOn the January 10, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the 10 year anniversary of Darth Plagueis.
In Our Feature Presentation: Star Wars And James Luceno's Tragedy Of Darth Plagueis The Wise, 10 Years Later
Star Wars For Dummies: Who was Darth Plagueis in Revenge of the Sith
Meme
What did Plagueis mean to Ryan
The behind the scenes of writing a piece like this.
How did the book come about?
Cheating DeathMidi-chlorians being so important - "Midi-chlorians provided me with a means of grounding Plagueis...2022-01-1029 min/Film WeeklyBattlestar Galactica Connected Universe, Star Wars, and ScreamOn the January 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, and Scream.
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Opening Banter: The state of the world feels like mid-March 2020.
In The News:
Peter (og Jenna): New Battlestar Galactica Movie Will Share A Universe With The Upcoming Series
Ryan: Star Wars: The High Republic Phase 2 Will Dive Even Deeper Into The Past
Peter (og Jeremy): Temuera Morrison Teases A Major Surprise In The Book Of Boba Fett Epi...2022-01-0732 min/Film WeeklySpider-Man: No Way Home Box Office & More Spoiler DiscussionOn the January 3, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home, including how the film is destroying box office records and some spoiler reveals from the screenwriters.
Opening Banter: Happy New Year!
In The News:
Ryan: Spider-Man: No Way Home Swings Past Black Panther At The Box OfficeTop 10 movies of all time: Spider-Man: No Way Home Set To Become One Of The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies This Weekend
Worldwide victory over Black Panther
now guaranteed to pass $1.5 billion, but...2022-01-0327 min/Film WeeklyColin Trevorrow’s Atlantis, The Book of Boba Fett & Weekend Box OfficeOn the December 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including weekend box office, Colin Trevorrow’s Atlantis movie, and The Book of Boba Fett.
Opening Banter: Holiday check in.
In The News:
Ryan: Spider-Man: No Way Home Crosses $1 Billion At The Box Office In Just 12 DaysOmicron spikes now slowing it down? Is this a good or bad thing?
Ryan: Sing 2, Matrix Resurrections Are No Match For Spider-Man At The Box OfficeIf I had told you th...2021-12-2734 min/Film WeeklyThe Reasons Behind Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s Record Breaking Box Office & What It Means For The Future of The Spider-VerseOn the December 20, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the reason behind Spider-Man: No Way Home’s record-breaking box office.
Opening Banter: Lots of people liked Ryan on last week’s episode so he’s back!
In The News:
Ryan: Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office Saves Theaters, Smothers The CompetitionRyan: Spider-Man: No Way Home Swings In With Heroic $50 Million Thursday Preview Box Office
Shockingly breaks box office records
Why do you think this happened?
(spoiler warning)
Peter’s insane theory
Covid po...2021-12-2046 min/Film WeeklySteven Spielberg’s West Side Story Underperforms At The Box OfficeOn the December 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news desk writer Ryan Scott to discuss the this weekend’s box office, and more specifically the failure of Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.
Opening Banter: Ryan introduces himself.
In The News:
Ryan: West Side Story Box Office Is Not Music To The Film Industry's EarsRyan runs down weekend box office
Can award buzz save it?
This is not the end: (2017’s Great Showman debuted to 8.8 million, soundtrack went trending and ended with $436 m global)
Why do you thin...2021-12-1329 min/Film WeeklyTom Holland‘s Spider-Man’s Contract & What 2021‘s Box Office Means For The Future of MoviesOn the December 10, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man’s contract and what 2021 box office might mean for the future of theatrical movies.
In The News:
Peter (og Ryan): 2021 Had Even Fewer Movies Than 2020 — Here's What That Means455 movies were released domestically in 2020.
2021 Box office will probably more than double 2020
to date, just 408 movies have been released (domestic) this year, pacing below 2020.
400-500 movies a year use to be the norm.
In 2001, 413 movies were released, in the su...2021-12-1018 min