On the August 17, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including DC Fandome, Tenet, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, 47 Ronin, From a Buick, An American Pickle, and MODOK.
 
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In The News:
Ben: DC FanDome Unveils Interactive Schedule: Here Are the Panels You Need to Know AboutPeter: What do we think the surprise panel will be?


Chris: Warner Bros. Wants 63% of the ‘Tenet’ Box Office from Theaters, a Much Higher Percentage Than Usual Peter: Could this be the beginning of a shift here or is this more of the same?


Brad: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ Remake in the Works with Will Smith and Kevin Hart Taking the Trip Peter: Tell me why this is a bad idea


Ben: If You Wanted a Cyberpunk ’47 Ronin’ Sequel Set 300 Years in the Future, We Have Good NewsPeter: The 47 Ronin story is cool, is there any way this cyberpunk retelling is more interesting than the first film?


Chris: Stephen King Adaptation ‘From a Buick 8’ Puts ‘Cold in July’ Director Jim Mickle in the Driver’s SeatPeter: What do you think of Mickle for this adaptation?


Brad: The Making of Seth Rogen’s Dual Roles in ‘An American Pickle’ is More Impressive Than You ThoughtPeter: Does this film have more vfx shots than Tenet? :P 


Ben: M.O.D.O.K. Was Almost an ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Villain, But Marvel Had Other Plans for HimPeter: Do you think Marvel has MCU plans for MODOK?



 
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