On the October 16, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Tony Gilroy’s return to Star Wars, Korg’s return to the MCU, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jessica Henwick joining The Matrix 4, a Grease spin-off musical TV series, why Studio Ghibli movies won’t be available on any streaming service, and how movie theaters are destroying movies.
 
Opening Banter: 
 
In The News:
Brad: Taika Waititi Returning as Korg for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’, Unsure if Jane Foster’s Cancer Storyline Will Be Used
Ben: Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Hires ‘Rogue One’ Writer Tony Gilroy to Write and Direct
HT: Jada Pinkett Smith in Talks to Return for ‘The Matrix 4’
Brad: ‘Grease: Rydell High’ Musical Spin-Off Series Ordered By HBO Max
HT: Why You May Never See Studio Ghibli Movies on Any Streaming Service
Chris: Movie Theaters Are Destroying Movies, According to Edward Norton (Who is Correct)

 
Other Articles Mentioned:
31 Days of Streaming Horror

 
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