RIP Michelle Trachtenberg, The Beekeeper 2, A24's Barney Movie Finds A Writer, and More

On the March 4, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News: 

• Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy The Vampire Slayer And Gossip Girl Star, Dead At 39
• One Of Jason Statham's Best Action Movies Is Getting A Sequel
• New The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum Release Date Confirmed By Andy Serkis
• Disney Animation Abandons Longform Streaming Content, Starting With The Tiana Show Announced 5 Years Ago
• A24's Barney Movie Has A Writer, And We Regret To Inform You That You'll Want To See This
• The Oscar Weekend Box Office Highlights A Huge Problem For Movie Theaters

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