Ben Pearson, Brad Oman and Jacob Hall join Peter Sciretta for the August 10, 2017 episode of /Film Daily. On today’s show, a dumpster truck full of Star Wars: The Last Jedi information has been dumped upon the world and we try to scavenge through the pile, as well as talk about Hellboy reboot casting. And in the mail bag, we’ll talk about our hopes for the future of the Star Wars stand alone movies.
In The Water Cooler:
Peter is practicing for his Magic Castle audition
Jacob built an RPG case for my gaming group.
Ben is watching Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later
Brad finally got ahold of Mondo’s Home Alone Cheese Pizza Vinyl

 
In The News:
The ‘Hellboy’ Reboot Summons Milla Jovovich as the Villain
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Photos & Details: Finn Becomes a Pilot, Rey is Not Welcome & More
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’: How the Introduction of Rose Changes Finn
Luke Skywalker Thought Kylo Ren Was the Chosen One, But Will Rey’s Story Reveal Otherwise?
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’: Why Luke is in Hiding and How He Got There
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’: More Ahch-To Creatures Have Been Revealed
First Look: The Praetorian Guard Are The Protectors of The Mo-Cap Snoke
 
In The Mailbag: Fitgeek from Gerrit, CA asks “What are your thoughts or ideas for the next few stand alone SW movies?  What would you like to see explored?”
Peter’s picks: original stories with original characters and not spin-offs/origin stories, Martin Scorsese-style gangster movie
Jacob’s picks: Army of Shadows in Star Wars, Earliest Jedi Tales
Ben’s picks: Stormtrooper film (secret crossover)
Brad’s picks: The Kessel Run, Cantina Band Mockumentary

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