/Film Weekly
Movie news, television news, interviews, and analysis from the editors and writers at slashfilm.com.
Clayface (Interviews: James Watkins, Tom Rhys Harries, and Naomi Ackie), Wildwood (Interview: Travis Knight), and the 2026 Chicago International Film Festival
On the October 28, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about the new DC movie Clayface and present interviews with its director and stars, talk about Wildwood and present an interview with its director, and recap some of the best movies from this yearâs Chicago Film Festival.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2294135/josh-oconnor-finalists-daniel-craig-james-bond-replacement/https://www.slashfilm.com/2294563/dc-studios-shake-up-superman-sequel-peter-safran-netflix/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-alien-movie-in-the-works-1236739216/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-doomsday-sandra-huller-cameo-1236739095/https://deadline.com/2026/10/sam-nivola-nico-parker-paul-giamatti-grandgear-1237200160/https://deadline.com/2026/10/da...You Can See Everything is Mind-Blowing, Plus: Whalefall, Crystal Lake, and Slow Horses Season 6 (Including Interviews)
On the October 21, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk give a couple of film recommendations, dive into the amazing new documentary You Can See Everything, talk about the new Peacock series Crystal Lake and play an interview with its showrunner, chat about Whalefall and present interviews with some of its cast and crew, and talk about Slow Horses season 6 and play an interview with that showâs head writer.
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https://deadline.com/2026/10/zendaya-joins-alex-garland-sci-fi-film-a24-1237157801/https://deadline.com/2026/10/drew-pearce-tom-holland-penthouse-sony-1237167106/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lanterns-season-2-greenlit-writers-room-1236908603/https://ww...The Social Reckoning, Carrie (with Mike Flanagan), An Early Look at Hexed (with Directors and Producers), and Resident Evil's VFX
On the October 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dissect The Social Reckoning, dig into the new Carrie TV show and present an interview with showrunner Mike Flanagan, take an early look at Disneyâs Hexed with some interviews with the filmmakers, and wrap up with a conversation with a VFX artist who worked on Resident Evil.
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https://deadline.com/2026/10/paramount-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-cyberpunk-2077-1237150129/https://deadline.com/2026/10/crazy-rich-asians-hbo-series-order-adele-lim-jon-m-chu-1237150542/https://www.slashfilm.com/2281866/marvel-zodiac-tv-series-explained-comic-book-clues/https://deadline.com/2026/10/danny-boyle-28-years-later-part-iii-back-burner-1237150975/https://variety.com/2026/fi...Digger is Obnoxious, Verity Stinks, and The History of Concrete is Delightful (Interview: John Wilson)
On the October 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Tom Cruise film Digger, chat about Verity, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, and wrap up with an interview with John Wilson, the director of a new documentary called The History of Concrete.
(~00:25) News
https://www.slashfilm.com/2275589/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-company-name-announced/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bradley-cooper-g-i-joe-movie-paramount-danny-mcbride-1236720404/https://deadline.com/2026/10/walton-goggins-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-miami-vice-85-1237144625/https://www.slashfilm.com/2275841/star-trek-movie-reboot-details-no-legacy-characters/https://deadline.com/2026/10/fast-furious-tv-series-greenlit-peacock-1237144885/https://deadline.com/2026/10/eddie-murphy-the-chairman-series-peacock-matthew-weiner-1237145005/https://deadline...Robert Pattinson is Incredible in Primetime, Plus Forgotten Island (Interview: Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford) and The Incomer (Interviews: Domhnall Gleeson and Louis Paxton)
On the September 30, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Robert Pattinson movie Primetime, chat about DreamWorksâ new animated film Forgotten Island and play an interview with that movieâs directors, and then talk about an indie called The Incomer and play two more interviews, one with its director and another with its star, Domhnall Gleeson.
(~00:25) Listener email from Mark from the UK
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-jon-watts-direct-next-movie-lucasfilm-1236712709/https://www.holl...The Paramount/WB Merger is Happening, Resident Evil (Interview: Zach Cregger/Austin Abrams), and The Musical (Interview: Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller)
On the September 23, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about Zach Creggerâs Resident Evil, play an interview with Cregger and star Austin Abrams, and then talk about a new film called The Musical and play an interview with that filmâs director and its screenwriter.
(~00:30) News
https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-settles-antitrust-suit-to-seal-warner-bros-deal-1237109223/https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-consent-decree-1237109397/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/robert-eggers-tackling-romeo-and-juliet-adaptation-1236707061/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-leguizamo-miami-vice-85-villain-1236704582/https://deadline.com/2026/09/the-studio-chase-sui-wonders-jennifer-aniston-naughty-1237104861/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com...Hope is An Audacious Sci-Fi Action Flick, Plus: The Paper Season 2 (Interview: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman) and Practical Magic 2
On the September 16, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about Hope, talk about The Paper Season 2 and play an interview with that showâs creators, and discuss Practical Magic 2.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2258477/2026-emmys-winners-list/https://deadline.com/2026/09/carrie-coon-rebecca-ferguson-greta-lee-honeymoon-funeral-1237072427/https://deadline.com/2026/09/paul-feig-the-italian-job-sequel-movie-1237072097/https://deadline.com/2026/09/kathryn-newton-old-friends-new-friends-mike-birbiglia-1237073451/https://deadline.com/2026/09/hawaii-five-o-movie-destin-daniel-cretton-spider-man-1237073354/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/x-men-movie-asa-germann-nabs-role-of-angel-1236696697/https://deadline.com/2026/09/point-break-series-greenlit-amc-france-canal-1237099164/https://deadline.com/2026/09/brie-larson-one-italian-summer-1237101824/https://deadline.com/2026/09/crazy-taxi-stranger-than-heaven-movies-netflix-sonic-1237101775/Shout out to Ghost in the Machine, on...Farewell to BJ Colangelo! Plus: Onslaught (Interviews: Adam Wingard and Adria Arjona)
On the September 9, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, say goodbye to one of our favorite people, chat about Onslaught, and present interviews with the movieâs director, Adam Wingard, and its star, Adria Arjona.
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/inde-navarrette-the-waffle-house-index-for-apple-1236689823/https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/tom-hardy-mobland-return-season-3-1236762378/https://deadline.com/2026/09/rebecca-ferguson-greta-lee-cast-romance-honeymoon-funeral-1237066741/https://deadline.com/2026/09/dungeons-dragons-series-ravenloft-netflix-forgotten-realms-1237063967/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wildman-john-wick-meets-bigfoot-1236689237/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ed-brubaker-amazon-mgm-sued-hostile-work-environment-1236690268/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-settles-walking-dead-profit-participation-lawsuit-1236693769/https://de...Coyote vs. Acme Was Worth the Wait (Interview: Samy Burch), Buddy is Unsettling in a Good Way (Interview: Casper Kelly), and Finding Emily is a Charming Rom-Com (Interview: Alicia MacDonald)
On the September 2, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about Coyote vs. Acme and present an interview with that movieâs screenwriter, discuss Buddy and present an interview with that filmâs co-writer/director, and talk about the new rom-com Finding Emily and present an interview with that movieâs director.
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https://deadline.com/2026/08/heat-2-odessa-young-charlene-1237051267/https://deadline.com/2026/08/kate-winslet-netflix-the-unheard-adolescence-1237050933/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/brad-pitt-cliff-booth-further-misadventures-title-netflix-1236682186/Hooters: The MovieDays of Thunderhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gargoyles-live-action-show-not-happening-disney-1236847780/https://www.th...Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Tony (Interview: Matt Johnson/Dominic Sessa/Stavros Halkias), and It Ends (Interview: Alex Ullom)
On the August 26, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, have a conversation about Tony and play an interview with the writer/director and two of the actors, talk about It Ends and play an interview with that filmâs writer/director.
News
Charlie Hunnam is making a limited series called Legends for FX that sounds like his version of Galaxy Quest, but with his Sons of Anarchy co-stars. âWhen the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan conv...The End of Oak Street (Interview: David Robert Mitchell/J.J. Abrams), The Wrong Girls (Interview: Dylan Meyer), and The Rivals of Amziah King (Interview: Andrew Patterson)
On the August 19, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about The End of Oak Street, play an interview with writer/director David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams, chat about The Wrong Girls and play an interview with writer/director Dylan Meyer, and Iâll talk briefly about The Rivals of Amziah King and play an interview with writer/director Andrew Patterson.
(~00:18) News
https://www.slashfilm.com/2237232/disney-d23-expo-2026-entertainment-showcase-live-updates-announcements/https://www.slashfilm.com/2237603/marvel-x-men-cast-d23-announcement/ht...One Night Only (Interview: Will Gluck), Super Troopers 3 (w/ Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar), Wet Hot American Summer Turns 25 (w/ David Wain), and Jackass: Best and Last (w/ Steve-O)
On the August 12, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about One Night Only, play an interview with director Will Gluck, talk about Super Troopers 3 and present a conversation with two of that movieâs stars, celebrate Wet Hot American Summerâs 25th anniversary by playing a quick chat with director David Wain, and talk a bit about Jackass: Best and Last and play a interview with the one and only Steve-O.
(~00:18) News
https://www.slashfilm.com/2231754/kit-connor-cyclops-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/http...Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gives The MCU A Much-Needed Spark + Violent Night 2 Trailer (Interviews: Tommy Wirkola and Kelly McCormick)
On the August 5, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dig into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, talk about the Violent Night 2 trailer, and present interviews with that movieâs director and producer.
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https://deadline.com/2026/08/paramount-warner-bros-trial-1237016438/https://www.slashfilm.com/2227987/samara-weaving-emma-frost-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2229048/marvel-x-men-reboot-cailee-spaeny-drew-starkey-rogue-cyclops-professor-x-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2228002/marvel-blade-star-mahershala-ali-movie-canceled/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-plus-no-season-2-1236660321/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/action-man-movie-in-the-works-from-hasbro-working-title-1236660406/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stephen-king-movie-desperation-in-the-works-sam-raimi-1236495430/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/barbie-2-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-david-zaslav-1236825405/...
How People Are Engaging With Movies Online, Plus Interviews with Harry Beldon, Ian Cardoni, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke for Rick and Morty Season 9
On the July 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about how some people are engaging with movies, and present some interviews with the Rick and Morty cast.
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https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-postpone-antitrust-trial-1236820601/https://www.slashfilm.com/2223367/marvel-ghost-rider-movie-ryan-gosling-shawn-levy-2026-sdcc/https://www.slashfilm.com/2223373/black-panther-3-david-jonsson-tchalla-marvel-2026-sdcc/https://deadline.com/2026/07/glen-powell-lou-gehrig-movie-richard-linklater-1236999778/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jonathan-levine-direct-days-of-thunder-2-tom-cruise-1236653926/https://deadline.com/2026/07/atari-universal-deal-10-game-ip-script-matt-reilly-carl-hampe-entertainment-360-1237001656/https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-mummy-michael-johnston-in-talks-to-join-cast-1237005057/https://www.slashfilm.com/2219974/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-streaming-hulu/(~08:47) The...
The Odyssey is Incredible (Interviews: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jon Bernthal), and Lots of Movie News
On the July 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Christopher Nolanâs The Odyssey and present some interviews with the filmmakers, and more.
(~00:30) The OdysseyÂ
The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan's Massive Epic Is Both Exhausting And Exhilarating
(~41:51) Himesh Patel and John Leguizamo interview
(~46:34) Jon Bernthal and Lupita Nyongâo interview
(~49:52) Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway interview
(~56:45) News
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/avengers-doomsday-trailer-views-disney-record-1236817568/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/judge-paramount-warner-bros-merger-tro-1236815048/https://deadl...Evil Dead Burn (+ Interviews), Jacob's Trailer Park, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (+ Interview), and A Conversation with Billy West
On the July 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about a bunch of movie trailers, talk about Evil Dead Burn and present some interviews with the filmmakers, share an interview with voice actor Billy West, talk about the new comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and highlight an interview with that filmâs writers and director, Ken Marino and David Wain.
(~00:38) Jacobâs Trailer Park
Onslaught | Official Trailer HD | A24The End of Oak Street | Official TrailerWhalefall | Official Teaser | In Theaters October 16THE SOCIAL RECKONING â Offici...Cape Fear (Interview: Javier Bardem/Amy Adams/Patrick Wilson), Rick and Morty Season 9 (Interview: Dan Harmon/Scott Marder), and Obsession (Interview: Cooper Tomlinson)
On the July 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about his favorite movie of the year, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Rick and Morty, present an interview with the showrunners, Appleâs Cape Fear, present an interview with the filmâs stars, and to present a conversation with Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson.
(~00:30) News
https://x.com/MattBelloni/status/2072018680872071300Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie(~05:37) Cape Fear Review: Apple TV's Psychological Thriller Is Intense And Insidiously Manipulative
(~16:18) Nick Antosca interview
(~20:40) The performances of Cape...
Supergirl Is Better Than You've Heard (with Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and Eve Ridley), and The Bear Serves Its Final Meal With Season 5
On the July 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Supergirl, present interviews with the filmâs cast, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the final season of The Bear.
(~00:15) News
https://deadline.com/2026/06/comcast-to-separate-nbcuniversal-media-business-technology-1236969649/https://x.com/shrek/status/2070207487941189785?s=46&t=eE-9hrTgnEeH8RfPTMwgRghttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/millie-bobby-brown-david-harbour-netflix-spy-series-stranger-things-1236790889/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-write-script-1236631856/https://x.com/variety/status/2071613035328713130?s=46&t=0-wSba2r7onyPA9yqFdGhAhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2203183/funniest-movie-of-all-time-american-film-institute-blazing-saddles/https://www.slashfilm.com/2201049/da...Toy Story 5 Shines (with Andrew Stanton & Kenna Harris), Voicemails for Isabelle is a Terrific Romcom (with Leah McKendrick), and The Death of Robin Hood (with Michael Sarnoski)
On the June 24, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Toy Story 5, Voicemails for Isabelle, and The Death of Robin Hood, and feature interviews with people who helped bring those movies to life.
(~00:15) News
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wagner-moura-oceans-eleven-prequel-1236623729/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ryan-coogler-proximity-media-netflix-tv-deal-1236625177/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/grinch-sequel-in-the-works-jim-carrey-1236595265/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/charles-melton-matt-damon-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-directors-the-daniels-film-1236785151/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-sam-altman-movie-artificial-dropped-amazon-1236785830/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-artificial-sam-altman-netflix-a24-mubi-1236786623/https://deadline.com/2026/06...Spielberg is Back in Blockbuster Mode with Disclosure Day (Interview: David Koepp), The Furious Will Punch You in the Face (Interview: Kenji Tanigaki), and A Roundup of Films From Tribeca 2026
On the June 17, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a couple of people to dig into Steven Spielbergâs Disclosure Day and the new martial arts film The Furious, present interviews with some of the folks behind those movies, and then wrap up with a discussion of some movies that played at this yearâs Tribeca Film Festival, including one thatâs available for the public to watch right now.
(~00:25) News
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/24-jump-street-jonah-hill-channing-tatum-1236771917/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/w...Paul Rudd/Nick Jonas/John Carney on Power Ballad, Will Friedle/Danielle Fishel/Rider Strong on Doc Meets World, Nicholas Galitzine/Camila Mendes/Travis Knight on Masters of the Universe, Samara Weaving/Kyle Gallner/Adam Carter Rehmeier on Carolina Caroline
On the June 10, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Power Ballad, Masters of the Universe, Carolina Caroline, and Doc Meets World, and weâll present interviews with people from all of those projects.
(~00:25) News
https://deadline.com/2026/06/fx-the-marriage-plot-limited-series-sadie-sink-1236941022/https://deadline.com/2026/06/netflix-antoine-fuqua-hannibal-denzel-washington-1236940352/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/art-of-fighting-fatal-fury-screen-adaptations-in-the-works-1236614015/https://bsky.app/profile/ign.com/post/3mnnabqiylr2chttps://deadline.com/2026/06/hugh-jackman-treasure-island-ridley-scott-jack-thorne-1236949282/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mira-sorvino-lisa-kudrow-romy-and-michele-sequel-hulu-1236769542/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jem-and-the-holograms-live-action-show-amazon-1236769438/https://deadline.com/2026/06/ja...Backrooms, Spider-Noir, Deli Boys Season 2, The Breadwinner, and A Bunch of Interviews
On the June 3, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Backrooms, Spider-Noir, The Breadwinner, and Deli Boys season 2, and share several interviews with the folks behind some of those projects.
(~00:25) News
https://deadline.com/2026/05/marvel-stan-lee-resurrected-ai-elevenlabs-1236922672/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/business/media/martin-scorsese-artificial-intelligence.htmlhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zack-snyder-escape-from-new-york-remake-1236610684/https://deadline.com/2026/06/michael-sarnoski-joins-the-chain-hbo-ep-pilot-director-1236938417/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sydney-sweeney-hollow-lindsey-anderson-beer-1236612283/https://deadline.com/2026/06/shania-twain-biopic-leah-mckendrick-directing-sony-1236939923/https://deadline.com/2026/06/john-wick-caine-mason-thames-1236939884/(~03:04) Backrooms
Backrooms Review...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Isn't Even Really A Movie + Passenger (Feat. An Interview with Director AndrĂ© Ăvredal)
On the May 27, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu and Passenger (and present an interview with that filmâs director).
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Mario directors going to NetflixFincherâs movie going to IMAXhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/michael-chiklis-joins-tyrant-movie-charlize-theron-1236915921/https://deadline.com/2026/05/francesca-scorsese-mr-amp-mrs-smith-season-2-donald-glover-1236915913/https://deadline.com/2026/05/rick-and-morty-movie-director-jacob-hair-in-works-1236916443/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/paddington-4-movie-armando-iannucci-dougal-wilson-1236754996/https://deadline.com/2026/05/matt-damon-daniels-movie-the-dish-1236916873/https://deadline.com/2026/05/radio-silence-directing-choose-your-own-adventure-20th-1236918094/(~3:29) The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian And Grog...
Obsession Is A Terrific Feature Debut (Interview with Writer/Director Curry Barker), Plus A Return To Jacob's Trailer Park
On the May 20, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson alludes to the latest film and TV news, dives into Jacobâs Trailer Park with Jacob Hall, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Obsession and present an interview with the movieâs writer/director, Curry Barker.
(~00:25) News
https://www.slashfilm.com/2172210/peter-jackson-tintin-sequel-promises-history/https://deadline.com/2026/05/grown-ups-3-netflix-upfront-adam-sandler-1236899841/https://deadline.com/2026/05/will-smith-supermax-movie-amazon-mgm-worldwide-rights-1236903753/https://deadline.com/2026/05/dacre-montgomery-joins-donnie-yen-john-wick-spinoff-caine-1236904802/https://deadline.com/2026/05/jodie-comer-the-chain-hbo-limited-series-damon-lindelof-1236902180/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/expendabelles-all-female-action-spinoff-expendables-movie-1236596725/https://deadline.com/2026/05/fifth-season-harbourview-deal-dev-patel-mila-kunis-films-1236906451/https://deadline.com/2026/05/sam-raimi-directing-magic-lionsgate-anthony-hopkins-1236906622/https://deadline.com/2026/05/jonathan-bailey-natalie-portman-pumping-black-amazon-deal-1236913842/(~...
Mortal Kombat II is A Huge Improvement Over The Previous Movie (with Karl Urban, Director Simon McQuoid, and More), and The Sheep Detectives Is One of 2026's Most Pleasant Surprises (with Writer Craig Mazin and Director Kyle Balda)
On the May 13, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Mortal Kombat II and present interviews with the filmâs director and stars, and The Sheep Detectives and present interviews with the movieâs director and screenwriter.
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/conan-obrien-host-2027-oscars-1236593897/https://deadline.com/2026/05/superman-2-man-of-tomorrow-matthew-lillard-1236883112/https://www.slashfilm.com/2166521/hocus-pocus-3-second-movie-biggest-mistake-disney-plus-release/https://deadline.com/2026/05/charlize-theron-baltasar-kormakur-six-clean-kills-1236886310/https://deadline.com/2026/05/shailene-woodley-joins-mothers-helper-movie-mrc-1236881863/https://deadline.com/2026/05/imogen-poots-john-reynolds-sex-criminals-series-comic-1236887276/https://deadline.com/2026/05/deathstroke-and-bane-greg-mottola-1236888282/https://deadline.com/2026/05/x-files-reboot-cast-amy-madigan-steve-buscemi-ryan-coogler-1236890236/http...Neon's Horror Movie Hokum (Interview with Editor Brian Philip Davis), Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Interview with DP Hillary Fyfe Spera), and The Long-Awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2
On the May 6, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Hokum and present an interview with that movieâs editor, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and present an interview with the showâs director of photography, and Iâll save our longest conversation for last as we discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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https://deadline.com/2026/05/oscar-rules-changes-2026-acting-international-film-1236878201/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/narnia-release-datehttps://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-in-a-first-plans-full-theatrical-release-for-narnia-e1ee625bhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/casper-live-action-series-disney-plus-steven-spielberg-1236875295/https://variety.com/20...Apex (with Charlize Theron & Taron Egerton), Mother Mary (with David Lowery), and Over Your Dead Body (with Jorma Taccone, Jason Segel & Samara Weaving)
On the April 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Apex and present interviews with stars Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, Mother Mary and an interview with writer/director David Lowery, and Over Your Dead Body and interviews with director Jorma Taccone and stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving.
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https://deadline.com/2026/04/cop-land-series-james-mangold-robert-levine-paramount-tv-1236867276/https://deadline.com/2026/04/heart-eyes-2-spyglass-horror-pic-sets-global-release-with-paramount-for-2028-1236868426/https://deadline.com/2026/04/benedict-cumberbatch-a24-nick-brucker-white-smoke-1236867710/https://deadline.com/2026/04/miami-vice-movie-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-title-1236868297/https://deadline.com/2026/04/jeff-nichols-king-snake-margaret-qualley-starts-shoot-1236869588/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com...Lee Cronin's The Mummy (with Lee Cronin & More), The Pitt Season 2 (with Cinematographer Johanna Coelho), and Lorne (with Morgan Neville)
On the April 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Lee Croninâs The Mummy and present interviews with the filmmakers, have a spoiler-filled discussion of The Pitt season 2, featuring an interview with the showâs director of photography/cinematographer, and chat about the new documentary Lorne, featuring an interview with that filmâs director.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2149814/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-netflix-animated-sequel-details/https://deadline.com/2026/04/steven-spielberg-cinemacon-appearance-disclosure-day-1236862313/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/call-of-duty-movie-release-date-june-2028-1236723658/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/top-gu...Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 (with Kurt & Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, and More), Faces of Death (with Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei), and More
On the April 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Faces of Death, present an interview with the filmmakers behind that movie, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and present an interview with the folks behind that project as well.
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-longlegs-movie-nicolas-cage-1236564219/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-man-of-tomorrow-adria-arjona-cast-1236560352/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/metal-gear-solid-movie-works-1236560289/https://deadline.com/2026/04/extraction-3-chris-hemsworth-deal-1236784203/https://deadline.com/2026/04/extraction-director-sam-hargrave-it-had-to-be-you-1236858594/https://deadline.com/2026/04/mr-mrs-smith-maya-erskine-donald-glover-talia-ryder-season-2-1236858789/https...The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, and More
On the April 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Drama.
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https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ryan-gosling-exits-daniels-universal-movie-1236706019/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-pitt-supriya-ganesh-exits-season-3-ayesha-harris-1236705534/https://deadline.com/2026/04/katherine-lanasa-cast-hulu-limited-series-count-my-lies-1236782863/https://www.slashfilm.com/2142399/the-pitt-fans-proving-bad-watching-tv-shows/https://deadline.com/2026/04/weapons-prequel-writers-zach-cregger-zach-shields-gladys-1236771121/https://www.slashfilm.com/2139315/resident-evil-zach-cregger-2026-movie-test-screening-reactions/https://deadline.com/2026/04/wagner-moura-joins-flesh-of-the-gods-a24-1236771141/https://www.slashfilm.com/2138784/peaky-blinders-netflix-sequel-series-jamie-bell-duke-shelby-barry-keoghan/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/animorphs-tv-series-disney-plus-ryan-coogler-1236678435/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/x-men-reboot-director-beef-creator-the-bear-writer-new-script-1236710596/https://variety.com/2026/film...They Will Kill You (with Zazie Beetz, Kirill Sokolov, and More), Jacob's Trailer Park, and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (with BenDavid Grabinski)
On the April 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Jacob Hall for another round of Jacobâs Trailer Park, and Ryan Scott to chat about They Will Kill You and present interviews with the director, producers, and cast. Then, Ben talks about Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and presents an interview with writer/director BenDavid Grabinski.
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https://deadline.com/2026/03/adam-sandler-scott-cooper-time-out-willem-dafoe-1236765043/https://deadline.com/2026/03/ryan-gosling-secret-daniels-movie-1236765701/https://deadline.com/2026/03/himesh-patel-danielle-deadwyler-x-files-ryan-coogler-1236766385/https://deadline.com/2026/03/dua-lipa-joins-peaked-comedy-a24-1236766849/https://deadline.com/2026/03/42-6-years-andy-samberg-focus-features-annette-bening-1236769110/https://variety.com/2026/fi...Project Hail Mary (with Ryan Gosling, Drew Goddard & Lord/Miller), Ready or Not 2 (with Radio Silence, Samara Weaving & Kathryn Newton), Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (with Steven Knight), and DTF St. Louis (with Steven Conrad, Richard Jenkins & Joy Sunday)
On the March 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a bunch of people to talk about Project Hail Mary and present interviews with the filmmakers and star, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and interviews with the writer/directors and cast, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and an interview with creator Steven Knight, and HBOâs DTF St. Louis and interviews with the showrunner and two cast members.
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Marty Supreme score on vinylhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/openai-shutting-down-sora-ai-video-app-1236546187/ht...undertone (with Writer/Director Ian Tuason), V For Vendetta's 20th Anniversary (with James McTeigue), and More
On the March 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Chris Evangelista for a discussion about the new horror movie undertone. Plus, weâll play an interview with undertoneâs writer/director, and Ben speaks with the director of V For Vendetta to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2123919/oscars-2026-winners-list/https://www.slashfilm.com/2121301/kate-winslet-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-movie-potential-roles/https://deadline.com/2026/03/tommy-lee-jones-cast-fx-the-lowdown-season-2-1236750551/https://deadline.com/2026/03/emily-blunt-cillian-murphy-a-quiet-place-part-iii-1236756703/https://deadline.com/2026/03/billie-eilish-movie-acting-debut-sylvia-plath-bell-jar-1236741609/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-last-of-us-cast-patrick-wilson-jason-ritter-season-3-1236756795/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-white-lotus-max-greenfield-kumail-nanjiani-chloe-bennet-1236758066/http...Hoppers (with Director Daniel Chong, Bobby Moynihan, and More), The Bride!, and King Conan Finds A Director
On the March 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by several people to talk about the new Pixar film Hoppers, present interviews with that filmâs stars, producer, and director, and then have a discussion about Maggie Gyllenhaalâs The Bride!.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2118817/arnold-schwarzenegger-sequels-classic-movies-predator-conan-commando/https://www.slashfilm.com/2119105/james-cameron-avatar-4-update/https://deadline.com/2026/03/monsters-inc-3-incredibles-3-coco-2-1236746601/https://deadline.com/2026/03/bon-jovi-movie-deal-universal-pictures-jon-bon-jovi-1236748719/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-wan-to-direct-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-1236525923/https://deadline.com/2026/03/chris-pine-to-star-yeti-netflix-michael-chaves-1236745458/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/war-machine-ratings-netflix-views-1236683833/Paramount/WB, Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (with Matt Johnson), Pillion (with Harry Melling and Harry Lighton)
On the March 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, weâll have a conversation about Scream 7, weâll talk about Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie and play an interview with director, co-writer, and co-star Matt Johnson, and wrap up by having a chat about Pillion and weâll play a conversation with that movieâs star, Harry Melling, and director, Harry Lighton.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2111176/netflix-backs-out-warner-bros-deal-paramount-acquiring-studio/https://deadline.com/2026/02/netflix-big-breakup-fee-paramount-wbd-deal-1236738178/https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-warner-bros-deal-regulatory-scrutiny-1236738029/https://www.hollywoo...Psycho Killer (with Cast & Crew), How To Make A Killing, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (with Cast & Crew), and Redux Redux (with Cast & Crew)
On the February 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, the new comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, weâll play interviews with that showâs cast and creators, weâll chat about the new Glen Powell film How to Make a Killing, and wrap up with a conversation about Psycho Killer and Redux Redux, and play some interviews with folks associated with those projects.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2106416/animated-venom-movie-final-destination-bloodline-directors/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jj-abrams-brie-larson-jt-mollner-skeletons-1236508893/https...Wuthering Heights, Crime 101, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (with Gore Verbinski)
On the February 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Emerald Fennellâs Wuthering Heights, weâll talk about the new heist movie Crime 101, and weâll talk about Good Luck, Have Fun, Donât Die and play an interview with director Gore Verbinski.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2102428/robert-duvall-godfather-apocalypse-now-dead-obituary/https://deadline.com/2026/02/jason-statham-david-letich-big-budget-comedy-stole-my-bike-1236719048/https://deadline.com/2026/02/wild-horse-release-date-martin-mcdonagh-1236719156/https://deadline.com/2026/02/lorne-michaels-doc-focus-features-sets-release-date-1236718974/https://deadline.com/2026/02/walton-goggins-chloe-grace-moretz-mister-john-wick-madrid-1236726754/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103048/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103151/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-martin-scorsese/https://www.slas...The Moment (with Aidan Zamiri), Varanasi (with S.S. Rajamouli + Cast), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (with Ira Parker + Cast), and More
On the February 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about HBOâs A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and play a few clips from interviews with the people behind that series, weâll talk about The Moment and play an interview with that filmâs director, and weâll talk about Varanasi and play interviews with that filmâs cast and director.
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https://variety.com/2026/film/news/laurence-fishburne-joins-the-exorcist-scarlett-johansson-1236653127/https://www.slashfilm.com/2094974/predator-franchise-setback-badlands-director-dan-trachtenberg-paramount-deal/https://gizmodo.com/dan-tracht...Send Help, Disney Has A New CEO, and A Sundance 2026 Recap
On the February 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Sam Raimiâs Send Help, and talk about almost every single movie we saw at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/2089157/catherine-ohara-home-alone-schitts-creek-star-dead-obituary/The ChainHBO has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for THE CHAIN, a new limited series written and executive produced by EmmyÂź-winner Damon Lindelof (HBOâs âThe Leftovers,â âWatchmenâ). Lindelof will showrun, a position not held since HBOâs âWatchmen.â HBO has also signed a two-y...Mercy, One Battle After Another Oral History, Jacob's Trailer Park, and More
On the January 28, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, take a trip to Jacobâs Trailer Park, talk about the new Chris Pratt movie Mercy, and present some One Battle After Another interviews.
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2026 Academy Award Nominations: Here's The Complete List Of Oscar ContendersThereâs going to be a Senate hearing in February about the Netflix/Warner Bros. deal. Iâm curious to see if anything meaningful comes from that.Brian Robbins, the former head of Paramount, is launching a new an...