/Film Weekly Zootopia 2 (With Cast & Crew), Eternity (With Director David Freyne), Eyes Wide Shut (With Cinematographer Larry Smith), and More
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: 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
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