Daily Podcast: Farewell To ArcLight, Indy 5, New Star Trek Movie, Gundam, And The Future Of Disney Parks

On the April 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta, managing editor Jacob Hall, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including the closing of the ArcLight Cinemas, the cast of Indiana Jones 5, the future of Disney Parks, a live-action Gundam movie, and some big release date changes.

Opening BanterIn The News:

  • HT: ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres Will Close Permanently
  • Ben (OG Chris): 'Indiana Jones 5' Cast Adds Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Female Lead, John Williams Returning for Musical Score
  • Jacob (OG Brad): The Future of Disney Parks Includes Disney+ Synergy, Metaverse Integration, and...Real Working Lightsabers?
  • HT: Live-Action 'Gundam' Movie is Coming to Netflix with Jordan Vogt-Roberts Directing
  • Ben: 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Mission: Impossible' Sequels Shift Release Dates, New 'Star Trek' Movie Coming, and Much More
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