RIP Roger Corman, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, The Office Spin-Off, and More

On the May 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News: 

• Roger Corman, Legendary B-Movie Producer And Director, Has Died At 98
• New Lord Of The Rings Movie Lands A Familiar Director, But It's Not Peter Jackson
• Every The Hunt For Gollum Question You Probably Have, Answered By A Lord Of The Rings Expert
• Matchbox Movie Gets Seasoned Action Director As We See What Barbie's Success Has Wrought
• Box office
• Streamers Reinvent Cable As Disney+, Hulu, And Max Offer Bundle Subscription
• The Office Spin-Off Officially (And Finally) Has A Plot Synopsis And Streaming Home
• Friday The 13th TV Series Loses Showrunner Bryan Fuller As Franchise Curse Continues

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