On the March 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, we’ll have a conversation about Scream 7, we’ll talk about Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie and play an interview with director, co-writer, and co-star Matt Johnson, and wrap up by having a chat about Pillion and we’ll play a conversation with that movie’s star, Harry Melling, and director, Harry Lighton.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2111176/netflix-backs-out-warner-bros-deal-paramount-acquiring-studio/https://deadline.com/2026/02/netflix-big-breakup-fee-paramount-wbd-deal-1236738178/https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-warner-bros-deal-regulatory-scrutiny-1236738029/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/movie-theaters-oppose-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236517095/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113526/paramount-warner-bros-deal-hbo-independence-promise/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113439/paramount-plus-hbo-max-combined-streaming-service/https://www.slashfilm.com/2114753/andor-best-episode-writer-beau-willimon-making-game-of-thrones-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2111887/gi-joe-movie-writer-max-landis/(~12:39) Scream 7 Review: An Overly-Nostalgic Sequel Puts The Slasher Series On Life Support(~24:33) Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie(~27:00) Nirvanna spoilers!(~36:13) Matt Johnson interview(~56:46) Pillion(~01:12:28) Harry Lighton and Harry Melling interviewPillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [Exclusive 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
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