Shazam 2 vs. Avatar, Bob Chapek Fiasco, Deadpool 3, & Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer

<p>On the March 14, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Shazam 2, the Bob Chapek fiasco, Deadpool 3, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer.</p> <p>Opening Banter: Peter is back! I have been to the Galactic Starcruiser, more on that next week!</p> <p> </p> <p>In The News:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Ryan: <a href='https://www.slashfilm.com/797664/shazam-2-will-now-open-against-avatar-2-and-that-is-a-very-bad-idea/'>Shazam 2 Will Now Open Against Avatar 2, And That Is A Very Bad Idea</a><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Is it a bad or brilliant idea?</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Peter: The Bob Chapek Fiasco:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">On February 25, the Florida House of Representatives passed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would ban lessons about sexual orientation.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Critics of the bill have claimed that it is created to stigmatize marginalized students and lead to bullying and attacks.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">People like President Biden and former Disney head Bob Iger came out against the bill publicly. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Eyes were on Disney, as the company has such a large foothold in Florida</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Disney has been taking heat for declining to release a statement about the bill and for donating money (about $200,000) to statewide elected officials who supported the bill. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Chapek told castmemebers that he didn't release a statement on the bill because "they are often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame." </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">“I want to be crystal clear: I and the entire leadership team unequivocally stand in support of our LGBTQ+ employees, their families, and their communities. And, we are committed to creating a more inclusive company — and world,” Chapek wrote in a memo to st