About this episode
On the December 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Zootopia 2 and share several interviews with that film’s cast and crew, we’ll talk about the new A24 movie Eternity and present a conversation with that movie’s director, and we’ll end by talking about Criterion’s new version of Eyes Wide Shut and present an interview with that movie’s cinematographer, Larry Smith. (~00:27) In The News: https://deadline.com/2025/12/sonic-universe-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movies-1236631873/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2036313/wicked-3-universal-studio-update/ (~01:00) Gift guide shout-out /Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media /Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best LEGO Sets, Action Figures, Toys & Collectibles From Movies & TV Shows /Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans /Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows /Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers (~03:33) Jacob’s Trailer Park "Wuthering Heights" | Official Trailer Michael (2026) Official Teaser - Jaafar Jackson Fallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime Video The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rs Shelter | Official Trailer | In Theaters January 30 Mother Mary | Official Trailer HD | A24 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE - New Trailer (HD) READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures (~21:50) Zootopia 2 quasi-spoiler conversation Zootopia 2 Review: A Refreshing Reminder Of What Disney Animation Is Capable Of Achieving (~33:30) Jared Bush and Byron Howard interview (~38:13) Carrie Lao and David VanTuyle interview (~42:55) Spoilery discussion of Zootopia 2’s two biggest pop culture references (~48:08) Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan interview (~55:06) Eternity discussion Eternity Director David Freyne Wants People To Argue About His Movie [Exclusive Interview] (~01:04:01) David Freyne interview (~01:19:42) Eyes Wide Shut conversation (~01:26:14) Larry Smith interview All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes. You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts , Overcast , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode! Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com . Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air. Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy