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CinemaCon: John Wick 3, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, Wild Rose, Long Shot, And David Copperfield By Peter Sciretta/April 5, 2019 11:15 am EST On the April 5, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss all the footage and trailers they saw during the Lionsgate presentation at CinemaCon 2019. Footage screened includes John Wick 3, I Still Believe, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out and we give reactions to the two movies we saw at the con, Wild Rose and Long Shot, and we also talk about seeing David Copperfield’s show in Vegas....

First Look At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge App For Disney Parks By Ben Pearson/March 18, 2019 1:30 pm EST Disney wants guests to have a truly immersive experience when they step into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. One way they’re looking to facilitate that is through the use of an app, which through your interactions will ultimately decide whether you support the Resistance, the First Order, or roam around as an independent scoundrel....

Here’s Your First Look At Henry Cavill In Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ TV Series, Which Has Just Begun Filming By Hoai-Tran Bui/Oct. 31, 2018 8:30 am EST Netflix has revealed the first image from The Witcher, the new series that stars Henry Cavill as a white-haired monster hunter in a fantasy world besieged by tons of folklorish supernatural creatures. Now you get to see Cavill don a white wig and black leather clothes to play the titular “witcher,” Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher first look....

Kevin Feige Says The Next Spider-Man Story Has “Never Been Done Before On Film” By Ethan Anderton/July 9, 2019 2:30 pm EST Despite having three different Spider-Man film franchises, the stories and villains we’ve seen brought to the big screen haven’t had as much variety as you’d think. Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man saga revolved heavily around Peter Parker’s relationship with Mary Jane Watson, his complicated friendship with Harry Osborn and his villainous father Norman Osborn, and The Amazing Spider-Man series tread similar territory, albeit with Gwen Stacy in place of Mary Jane and a much more ambitious set-up for the Sinister Six that never came to fruition....

Superhero Bits: Eminem’s ‘Venom’ Music Video, ‘Avengers 4’ Title Rumor & More By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 5, 2018 6:00 pm EST Want to see Eminem’s music video for the title song from the Venom soundtrack? How does the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes for Venom compare to the critical score? Which DC Comics character is getting a new version coming to Titans? Does the credits scene in Ant-Man and the Wasp contain a clue as to how the Soul Stone operates?...

The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 129 - The Top 10 Movies Of 2010 By Slashfilmcast/Jan. 2, 2011 9:49 am EST In this special episode of the /Filmcast: After Dark, Dave, Adam, and Devindra countdown their top 10 films of 2010. Once again, thanks to all our listeners, subscribers, sponsors, and donors for a wonderful year! Let us know what your favorite films of 2010 were! You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993....

The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. - 2013 Summer Movie Wager (GUEST: Jeff Cannata From Newest Latest Best) By Slashfilmcast/May 3, 2013 5:30 pm EST Did you think the end of the Totally Rad Show would mark the end of the annual Slashfilm/Totally Rad Show Summer Movie Box Office Wager? Well, you were right! The wager, as you once knew it, is gone. But we always have so much fun with the contest that Peter Sciretta, Jeff Cannata and I decided we had to keep the tradition alive in some way....

The Millennium Falcon Owners’ Manual Reveals The Endless Customization Options For The Ship By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 29, 2018 1:30 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the recently released Millennium Falcon Owners’ Workshop Manual, customers who get their hands on the YT-1300 Modified Corellian Freighter have a lot more alternate Millennium Falcon designs at their disposal. io9 got an early look inside the Millennium Falcon Owners’ Workshop Manual, coming to shelves next month....

‘Black Panther’ Returning To Theaters For A Week Of Free Showings As Oscar Race Heats Up By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 28, 2019 4:00 pm EST Black Panther is taking a victory lap in theaters following its triumphant win at the SAG Awards. In anticipation of the Oscar ceremony in late February, where Black Panther is competing for Best Picture, Marvel is bringing the massive hit back to the big screen for a week of free screenings beginning February 1....

‘Cloak And Dagger’ Continues A Flawed Second Season With “Vikingtown Sound” By Monique Jones/May 10, 2019 6:30 am EST It’s becoming clear: Cloak & Dagger is spinning its wheels this season. I’ve kept my overall reticence about this season quiet because 1) I love Cloak & Dagger’s unique, grounded way of telling a comic book story, and 2) because the collective voice of TV critics could sway Freeform’s decision on renewing or canceling the show....

‘It’ Filmmaker Andy Muschietti In Talks To Take Over As ‘The Flash’ Director As John Francis Daley And Jonathan Goldstein Exit By Hoai-Tran Bui/July 2, 2019 12:38 pm EST It director Andy Muschietti is in talks to take over directing duties for the long-embattled The Flash solo movie. The film, which had come to a standstill over creative clashes between star Ezra Miller and former directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, has been jolted back to life as Daley and Goldstein depart the project, while Miller stays on....

‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ Clip: See The Full Disney Princesses Scene In All Its Glory By Hoai-Tran Bui/Nov. 19, 2018 8:30 am EST Ralph Breaks the Internet is one of Disney’s most hotly anticipated animated projects this year, riding high off the acclaim and success of the nostalgic 2012 film. But as highly anticipated as Ralph Breaks the Internet is, nothing from the Wreck-It Ralph sequel has made more buzz than the Disney Princess scene....

‘Shazam!’ TV Spot Pokes Fun At ‘The Dark Knight’ By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 21, 2019 9:30 am EST The DC Universe has turned over a new leaf, with the decidedly goofy Aquaman getting followed by an even goofier superhero film, Shazam! And the latest Shazam! TV spot is remind you of that. The brief trailer is chock full of new, exciting footage, but the best part of the TV spot is its tongue-in-cheek nod to the famous The Dark Knight tagline: “Why so serious?...

‘Short Term 12’ Director To Adapt Scott McCloud’s Graphic Novel ‘The Sculptor’ By Hoai-Tran Bui/Oct. 28, 2018 10:00 am EST Short Term 12 director Destin Daniel Cretton has lined up his next project. After wowing critics with his second feature film, Cretton’s next move has been highly anticipated and his newest project could be a project worthy of his talents. Cretton is set to helm the feature adaptation of Scott McCloud’s acclaimed graphic novel, The Sculptor....

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Toys Confirm Elementals As Hydro Man And Molten Man By Ethan Anderton/April 1, 2019 10:30 am EST A batch of new Funko POPs from this summer’s Spider-Man: Far From Home have been unveiled, and they reveal some very interesting details about several new characters. Jake Gyllenhaal is playing Mysterio, a key villain from the Spider-Man comics, but as we’ve heard, he’s supposedly a hero joining forces with our friendly neighborhood webslinger....

‘The Mandalorian’ Adds Nick Nolte To Grumble And Scowl His Way Through The ‘Star Wars’ Universe By Jacob Hall/Nov. 30, 2018 12:26 pm EST The Star Wars series has always been a home for wizened older actors with a talent for lending gravitas to sometimes silly situations. Just to name a few: Alec Guinness, Ian McDiarmid, and Max Von Sydow. Now, that tradition will continue on the small screen, as three-time Oscar nominee Nick Nolte has joined the cast of The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars TV series....

‘True Lies’ TV Series Coming To Disney+ From McG By Chris Evangelista/May 20, 2019 2:30 pm EST True Lies is one of James Cameron’s best movies. A funny, action-packed showcase for both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, it told the story of a man leading a double-life. Harry Tasker (Schwarzenegger) seems like a boring (but muscular) dweeb to his wife (Curtis) and daughter (Eliza Dushku). But he’s actually an ass-kicking secret agent....

25 Years Ago, ‘The Return Of Jafar’ Kicked Off The DTV Era Of Disney Animation By Josh Spiegel/May 21, 2019 12:30 pm EST The summer of 1994 was a big deal for the Walt Disney Company. Primarily, it marked the release of the studio’s biggest animated film to date, The Lion King, a film with a rocky production history that has become one of their most incredible success stories. But it was a summer of upheaval and major change, both among its top executives and within the studio’s storied legacy of animation....

A Horror Newbie Ends Her Horror Journey With The 1977 And 2018 ‘Suspiria’ By Hoai-Tran Bui/Oct. 31, 2018 7:00 am EST (Welcome to The Final Girl, a regular feature from someone who has steered clear of horror and is ready to finally embrace the genre that goes bump in the night. Next and last on the list: Looking back at my horror journey through the 1977 and 2018 Suspiria.) Well, here we are, old friend....

David Harbour Doubts ‘Hellboy’ Sequel Will Happen, Surprising No One By Ethan Anderton/June 28, 2019 1:30 pm EST The Hellboy reboot arrived in theaters in April, and it was gone in a flash. The R-rated reboot of the Dark Horse comics hero starring David Harbour pulled in $21.9 million at the box office, less than half of the $50 million it cost to make the movie. Based on that, pretty much no one thought a sequel would be following....