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Video: Why Are ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ And Disneyland Not Busy On Opening Week? By Peter Sciretta/June 28, 2019 10:30 am EST You can walk right into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge right now at Disneyland without a problem, on the first week the land has been open to the public without reservations. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure both seem to be empty. The standby lines for some of the most popular rides in the parks are the lowest I’ve ever seen....

Water Cooler: Fullmetal Alchemist, Serenity, The Kid Who Would Be King, Game Of Thrones, Jane The Virgin, Good Place, Magic Scripting, Ballet & Tabletop Games By Peter Sciretta/Jan. 28, 2019 5:30 pm EST On the January 28, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler....

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Producer Jon Landau On The Film’s Long Road To The Big Screen [Interview] By Jack Giroux/Feb. 14, 2019 9:00 am EST Even with a different director at the helm, producer Jon Landau wanted to make a James Cameron-style event film, describing the movie as “a movie with themes bigger than its genre” and “has a central relatable character, who on many levels, is an ordinary character who ends up doing extraordinary things against this epic backdrop....

/Filmcast Ep. 253 - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire By Slashfilmcast/Nov. 24, 2013 2:13 pm EST Dave and Devindra discuss Bill Cosby’s lasting relevance, the joys of Disney’s Frozen, and the media capabilities of the Xbox One. Jeff Cannata joins us for this episode. Check out Jeff’s show, Newest Latest Best. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook!...

‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ Trailer: Everyone Is Targeting John Wick By Hoai-Tran Bui/March 21, 2019 8:12 am EST Everyone is waiting for John Wick. The titular assassin in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum finds himself the target of an army of assassins after be broke the rules at the prestigious Continental, the assassins hotel which forbids any violence within its walls. But to be fair, they shot first....

‘Origin’ Trailer: YouTube Makes A Big Push Into Sci-Fi With The Producers Of ‘Lost’ By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 5, 2018 3:00 pm EST The original programming from YouTube hasn’t quite made the kind of breakthrough that feels like it can compete with the likes of Netflix and Hulu. Sure, Cobra Kai was a step in the right direction, and it turned a lot of heads towards the premium streaming service, but it still had a niche audience....

The Maiden By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 3, 2018 3:22 pm EST James Wan is handing over directing duties on the main Conjuring films to Michael Chaves, director of the upcoming horror film The Curse of La Llorona. Wan, who has Aquaman hitting theaters at the end of the year, will continue to serve as a producer on the Conjuring movies, while Chaves becomes the official The Conjuring 3 director. I was really hoping James Wan would return to horror, and soon – possibly with The Conjuring 3....

‘What Men Want’ Review: The Gender-Bent Remake Fumbles An Already Bad Premise By Hoai-Tran Bui/Feb. 7, 2019 7:00 am EST From the get-go, What Men Want feels like a relic. Even though it follows the current trend of gender-bent remakes, flipping a previously male-led film into one starring a female character, What Men Want astonishingly feels even more backwards than the 2000 Nancy Meyers film upon which it’s based. For a film that touts female empowerment and regularly throws around mentions to the “Me Too” movement, What Men Want is a shallow, retrograde workplace comedy that is barely funny....

2019 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations: ‘We The Animals’, ‘Eighth Grade’ And ‘First Reformed’ Lead The Pack By Ethan Anderton/Nov. 18, 2018 12:00 pm EST Awards season is officially in full swing as the folks at Film Independent have officially announced the nominations for the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards, honoring achievements in independent film for the year 2018. Jeremiah Zagar’s film We the Animals led the indie pack with five total nominations....

ABC President Says The Oscars Went Host-Less To Cut Time [TCA 2019] By Fred Topel/Feb. 5, 2019 12:15 pm EST ABC President Karey Burke gave her first executive session for the Television Critics Association today. Many of the questions posed to her centered around the Oscars telecast, which has been in flux since late 2018. Since Kevin Hart stepped down, the Academy decided not to have a host and just have presenters....

Brie Larson Dressed As Samus For Halloween, Wants To Make ‘Metroid’ Movie By Ben Pearson/Nov. 3, 2018 10:00 am EST Nintendo lovers will immediately recognize the name Samus Aran, the protagonist of the long-running Metroid video game series. Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson counts herself as a fan: she dressed up as Samus for Halloween, and she’s also interested in playing the character in a movie. Hear that, Hollywood? You may want to start dusting off those Metroid movie scripts and see if there are any hidden gems waiting to be found....

Decoding Westworld S1E05 - Contrapasso (Plus Bonus Ep. With Director Vincenzo Natali) By Slashfilmcast/Oct. 31, 2016 7:25 pm EST David Chen and Joanna Robinson recap the fifth episode of the first season of Westworld, “Contrapasso.” Also, David interviews Vincenzo Natali, director of last week’s episode, “Dissonance Theory.” Be sure to read Joanna’s new theory about the two timelines, Matt Singer’s recap of the episode, Alan Sepinwall’s thoughts on the dangers of twist-based storytelling, and Jacob Hall’s recap of the episode....

Superhero Bits: Stan Lee’s Cause Of Death Revealed, Hugh Jackman Smears Ryan Reynolds & More By Ethan Anderton/Nov. 28, 2018 6:00 pm EST Which Gotham co-star is directing the 100th episode of the season? What is Stan Lee’s official cause of death? Which comic book movie landed on the National Board of Review’s list of the 10 best movies this year? Which Marvel directors reunited on the set of the Star Wars series The Mandalorian?...

The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 40 - Blue Genitalia And Career/Genre Revivals (GUEST: Elisabeth Rappe From Cinematical) By Slashfilmcast/March 10, 2009 5:23 am EST The /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file....

The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. - The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (GUEST: Jeff Cannata From Newest Latest Best) By Slashfilmcast/Dec. 17, 2013 10:13 pm EST Dave, Devindra, and Jeff Cannata from Newest Latest Best discuss the scourge of Shia LaBeouf plagiarism, praise the mystery of the Interstellar trailer, and evaluate Peter Jackson’s newest Hobbit film. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook!...

The Morning Watch: Russo Brothers Break Down Biggest Marvel Moments, ‘Little Mermaid’ Book Comparison & More By Ethan Anderton/May 9, 2019 5:00 am EST The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony & Joe Russo break down some of the biggest moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Thor Almost Lost Weight In ‘Avengers: Endgame’, But Chris Hemsworth Fought Against It By Chris Evangelista/May 28, 2019 5:00 pm EST One of the most memorable elements of Avengers: Endgame was Chris Hemsworth’s Thor transforming from ripped muscle-god into a Big Lebowski-esque chunky boy. The reveal is played for laughs at first, but Hemsworth’s commitment to the role, coupled with the character’s surprising emotional arc, work to sell it. According to Hemsworth, he was so committed to the idea of “Fat Thor” that he fought against the script’s original plan to have the God of Thunder revert back to his usual chiseled self midway through the movie....

‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan Pitched A ‘Blade’ Reboot (But He Can’t Remember What It Was) By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 12, 2018 3:30 pm EST The Conjuring director James Wan is making his first foray into superhero movies this month with Aquaman. But long before he dove under the sea with Jason Momoa, Wan hoped to make a completely different superhero picture: a Blade reboot. Wan revealed his hopes to reboot Blade in a recent interview, but also clarified that this happened so long ago he can’t really remember what the idea was....

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Early Reactions Bring The Hype For The End Of The Infinity Saga By Chris Evangelista/April 22, 2019 10:08 pm EST Avengers: Endgame had its world premiere tonight, and you know what that means: vague early reactions! The official review embargo for the Marvel extravaganza lifts tomorrow, but in the meantime, these Endgame early reactions should be enough to whet your whistle. Does the conclusion to the Infinity Saga live up to the hype?...

‘Chambers’ Featurette Takes You Inside The Story Of Netflix’s New Horror Series By Chris Evangelista/April 25, 2019 5:00 pm EST Netflix has a creepy new show dropping this week: Chambers, starring Uma Thurman. The series follows a young woman who is the recipient of a heart transplant. Rather than just accept her new live-saving operation, the young woman becomes obsessed with trying to find out who the heart came from. The more she digs, however, the more she begins to realize this probably isn’t the best idea....