On the September 14, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Paramount's new plan to focus on streaming, Christopher Nolan's new movie, "Dune: Part 2," and the Penguin HBO Max spin-off.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

  • Ben: Paramount is Scaling Back on Blockbusters to Focus on Streaming

  • HT (OG Ryan): Christopher Nolan Chooses Universal for His A-Bomb Movie, Leaving Warner Bros.

  • Ben (OG Jeremy): Denis Villeneuve Wanted to Film Two Dune Movies Back to Back, But That Plan Got Axed

    • Dune Could Still Get a Sequel Even If It Underperforms, Thanks to HBO Max

  • Ben: Batman Villain The Penguin Will Get His Own Spin-Off Series on HBO Max

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