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

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