Home Alone Remake, Coming 2 America, John Henry, Emmys, Oscars, and More

On the August 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Disney’s plans to reboot Home Alone and slow down development on Fox films, dueling John Henry movies, Coming 2 America, and some awards discussion about the Emmys, BAFTAs, and Oscars.

 

Opening Banter: 

 

In The News:

 

• HT - Disney to Reboot Fox’s ‘Home Alone’, ‘Night at the Museum’, and More for Disney+
• Brad - Disney Pulling Back on Fox Film Development After Studio Acquisitions Disappoint in the Third Quarter
• Ben - Are You Ready for Dueling John Henry Movies? Terry Crews and Dwayne Johnson Are Playing the Folk Hero
• HT - Wesley Snipes Joins Eddie Murphy in ‘Coming to America 2’
• Ben - This Year’s Emmys Will Not Have a Host, But Will Offer “Many Surprises”
• Ben - BAFTAs Creating a Casting Category – Could Oscars Be Next?

 

Other Articles Mentioned:

• How the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Final Battle Was Made
• Casting By documentary on Amazon Prime Video

 

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