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It Was A Sh*t Show

Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong.In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, and often dangerous productions. * New episodes on Wednesdays* Full video versions of Deep Dives can be seen on YouTube* Follow us on on social media @ItWasAShtShow

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MCU Part 4: Ultron Ultimatums Aug 14, 2024

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Making a sequel to The Avengers is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Avengers: Age of Ultron, from writer/director Joss Whedon caving to his own ambitions, to the Marvel Creative Committee forcing him to make changes.

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Sources:

Birth.Movies.Death.: https://bit.ly/3RCkIpJ
BuzzFeed: https://bit.ly/3ts2v5U
https://bit.ly/3TD41wG
Collider: https://bit.ly/46TtHIs
Deadline: https://bit.ly/477dK2z
Empire: https://bit.ly/3uVUw1t
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/41ego4j
https://bit.ly/3tBY4Wd
Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/47cl23W
IGN: https://bit.ly/41BYmZG
The Independent: https://bit.ly/4adgQUs
LA Times: https://bit.ly/47TIUdO
MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios: https://bit.ly/3u9Bvbx
MTV: https://bit.ly/487Tjm0
New York Magazine: https://bit.ly/3Rm7LzY
Polygon: https://bit.ly/3RTieEs
SlashFilm: https://bit.ly/47h2oIq
The Story of Marvel Studios: https://bit.ly/46dfEx0
Vox: https://bit.ly/3tpePnL
Vulture: https://bit.ly/489ktsL

Digital Spy: http://y2u.be/pxIfBEQ9IiU
Nerd HQ: http://y2u.be/Kns2YU5IbCQ
Oxford Union: http://y2u.be/wPnqzENRToA
Rotten Tomatoes: http://y2u.be/AvLAqHkx-V8
Tribeca: http://y2u.be/Fp2iUAVJZvo

Music:

Danny Elfman & Brian Tyler - Avengers: Age of Ultron OST
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

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Beverly Hills Cop(s) Jul 31, 2024

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Motor mouthing your way into places is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Beverly Hills Cop movies, from the first one originally starring Sylvester Stallone, to the third film shutting down a month before production.

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Podcast Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
02:01 - Beverly Hills Cop
29:07 - Beverly Hills Cop II
45:12 - Beverly Hills Cop III
01:33:26 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
01:40:30 - Follow Ups!

Sources:

AFI: https://bit.ly/4cHvG62
Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/3xB6W0o
AV Club: https://bit.ly/45Qw9jW
Collider: https://bit.ly/45SZRVv
Film School Rejects: https://bit.ly/4cm2PEu
High Concept: Don Simpson and the Hollywood Culture of Excess: https://bit.ly/3zwV9ki
LA Times: https://bit.ly/45RNFoa
https://bit.ly/4bDiYUS
Martin Scorsese: A Biography: https://bit.ly/3VYY0vd
Money Into Light: https://bit.ly/4bvytOU
New York Times: https://bit.ly/3XLZo5F
https://bit.ly/4cP76jT
Playboy: https://bit.ly/3xEMN9Q
The Rich Eisen Show: http://y2u.be/JPVwLjUq7Iw
Rolling Stone: https://bit.ly/3VEkjEU
Screenrant: https://bit.ly/4cy5JpS
Variety: https://bit.ly/4cGK66i
https://bit.ly/4cFVUG6
Vulture: https://bit.ly/4eNKBgH
We Are Cult: https://bit.ly/3zqbzee

Music:

Harold Faltermeyer - Beverly Hills Cop OST
Nile Rodgers - Beverly Hills Cop III OST
Lorne Balfe - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F OST
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #beverlyhillscop #eddiemurphy

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Tombstone (1993) Jul 10, 2024

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Making the Western Godfather is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Tombstone, from writer/director Kevin Jarre getting fired four weeks in, to Kurt Russell possibly ghost directing to finish the movie on time.

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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.

Podcast Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Tombstone (1993)

01:25:04 - Follow ups!

Sources:

Original Script: https://bit.ly/3R8x4pZ
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V6kx7y
https://bit.ly/3Kjz5Mh
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3yzyLX2
Old West: https://bit.ly/3KFTUBT
Setting History Straight: https://bit.ly/4dZ66L6
True West: https://bit.ly/4aJOUqs
https://bit.ly/3KlsLnj
Val Kilmer Gallery: https://bit.ly/3VftJaX

GQ: http://y2u.be/GGHXWF7LeZI
http://y2u.be/m8vG9v8x8-w
Inside of You: http://y2u.be/RLjw4czibzQ

Music:

Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #tombstone #kurtrussell

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YouTube Deep Dive: Futurama (Part 2) Jun 26, 2024

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Being canceled three times is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to revive Futurama, from the evolution of television over three decades, to Fox (then Disney) undercutting voice actors’ salaries.

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AV Club: https://bit.ly/3xejcTZ

CNN: https://bit.ly/3PI66VA

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Deadline: https://bit.ly/3PIBxiw

Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3Pvjn3u

https://bit.ly/3PFFYKT

iF Magazine: https://bit.ly/3x61vGf

MovieWeb: https://bit.ly/3wUGvCl

Newsday: https://bit.ly/4a6Jgiq

Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3TEtX9w

Rotten Tomatoes: https://bit.ly/3PmLZMn

/Film: https://bit.ly/3TzZyJC

SpoilerTV: https://bit.ly/3WKx56W

Splitsider: https://bit.ly/3TB9en0

Statista: https://bit.ly/3QOfsQ5

Time: https://bit.ly/4dxOBS4

Toronto Star: https://bit.ly/3vo7JAB

Variety: https://bit.ly/43pYxbK

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https://bit.ly/4cvYaQR

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Wired: https://bit.ly/3TneiLM

https://bit.ly/3xkZRAD

Nerdist: Futurama Live! (2013)

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: https://t.ly/BOWRm

Music:

Christopher Tying - Futurama OST

Devin Townsend Project - Bend It Like Bender!

Gerald Fried - Fight Music (Star Trek)

Katrina and the Waves - Walking on Sunshine

Pierre Henry - Psyche Rock

Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #futurama #mattgroening

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Planet of the Apes (2001) May 29, 2024

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Making apes talk is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the 2001 version of Planet of the Apes, from the likes of James Cameron, Oliver Stone, and Peter Jackson all trying to remake it, to Tim Burton struggling with the time constraints.

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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.

Podcast Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Planet of the Apes (1968)
14:53 - Planet of the Apes (2001)
01:28:49 - Follow ups!

Sources:

Burton on Burton: https://bit.ly/44FjFeN
ComingSoon: https://bit.ly/3y2Xgvl
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/44iqgLK
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3Qm8guq
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3WmkuGY
The Guardian: https://bit.ly/3QvMnsF
LA Times: https://bit.ly/3UAmH09
LA Times: https://bit.ly/3Uo3v4v
Peter Jackson: A Film-maker’s Journey: https://amzn.to/44sRUpp
Tales From Development Hell: https://bit.ly/3QuwqTw
Variety: https://bit.ly/49VX6Dq

GQ: http://y2u.be/UzsjMwYJNgI

Music:

George Andreas & Grant Kirkhope - DK Rap
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #planetoftheapes #timburton

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Theodore Rex (1995) May 08, 2024

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Making a star act with a T-Rex is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Theodore Rex, from the court case that forced Whoopi Goldberg to be in it, to a writer/director ill-equipped to handle the situation.

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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.

Podcast Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:33 - Theodore Rex

Sources:

LA Times: https://bit.ly/49FvFxS

Slash Film: https://bit.ly/3SGQbHM

Music:

Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #theodorerex #whoopigoldberg

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The Best of the Podcast: Seasons 1 - 3 Apr 24, 2024

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Making a podcast is… fun. For our 4 Year Anniversary, let’s relisten to fan favorite moments from It Was A Sh*t Show’s first 3 seasons, from learning how a director uses a 2x4 to losing our minds over Daniel Craig injuries. Special thanks to super fan John Carrigan for offering to edit this episode!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Super Mario Bros

05:54 - Misleading Trailers

08:45 - Jurassic Park III

14:38 - Dubbed Actors

16:47 - The Simpsons Movie

24:16 - The Good Dinosaur

26:19 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith

34:26 - The Blues Brothers

39:31 - Empires of the Deep

46:34 - American Graffiti

49:45 - Rogue One

57:14 - Ghostbuers: The Video Game

01:00:36 - Actor Feuds

01:05:05 - Surviving Christmas

01:09:23 - Quantum of Solace

01:19:05 - Poltergeist

01:26:56 - Foodfight!

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YouTube Deep Dive: Futurama (Part 1) Apr 17, 2024

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Following up after The Simpsons is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Futurama, from Fox questioning every aspect of the show to dooming it with a terrible timeslot.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:36 - The Simpsons’ Changed the World

02:37 - Matt Groening Creates Futurama

03:49 - Enlisting the Help of David X. Cohen

05:27 - Fleshing Out a Science Fiction Comedy

06:50 - Battling the Risk Averse Fox Network

09:09 - Unexplained Recasting of Fry & Leela

10:41 - Developing an Animated Sitcom

11:53 - Making an Episode Just for Fox

12:53 - Futurama Debuts Then Moves Timeslot

13:46 - Groening Trashes Fox Over and Over

14:57 - Inconsistent Sunday Airings

15:52 - Fox Forgets Futurama Exists

16:28 - Canceling Futurama the First Time

17:11 - The Series Push into Serious Sci-Fi

18:01 - A Surprisingly Emotional Series

19:24 - Writing a Fitting Finale

Sources:

The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3wV7ZYt
Calgary Sun: https://bit.ly/3vu37sH
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3Vn8XXm
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3Ph2w4z
The Face: https://bit.ly/43kjNiQ
IGN: https://bit.ly/49SMDJN
Mother Jones: https://bit.ly/43ni9wR
Mr. Showbiz: https://bit.ly/3x1JXep
Radio Times: https://bit.ly/3VM0Jsn
SCI FI Weekly: https://bit.ly/3IPmfEK
UGO: https://bit.ly/3TGzqOG
Variety: https://bit.ly/4d8bD1M
Variety: https://bit.ly/4coGzuc
Wired: https://bit.ly/3xkZRAD

Convention Coverage: https://t.ly/WzuvQ
Science Museum: https://t.ly/0HKKG

Music:

Alf Clausen - The Simpsons OST
Christopher Tying - Futurama OST
Danny Elfman - The Simpsons Theme
Pierre Henry - Psyche Rock
Pizzicato Five - Baby Love Child
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #futurama #mattgroening

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Contractually Obligated Casting Apr 10, 2024

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Making a movie against your will is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it is when an actor is contractually obligated to a movie, from Emily Blunt missing out on being Black Widow to Mike Myers being a pain in The Cat In The Hat.

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Podcast Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

04:54 - Contractually Obligated Casting

09:38 - Ryan Reynolds in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

10:00 - Jennifer Garner in Elektra (2005)

12:03 - Brad Pitt in Troy (2004)

13:30 - Emily Blunt in Gulliver's Travels (2010)

16:54 - Edward Norton in The Italian Job (2003)

22:59 - David Cross in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies

25:07 - Bill Murray in Garfield: The Movie (2004)

28:33 - Mike Myers in The Cat in the Hat (2003)

57:58 - Bruce Willis in three movies for Disney

01:04:15 - Keanu Reeves in The Watcher (2000)

01:14:38 - Follow Ups!

Sources:

Music:

Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #mikemyers #keanureeves

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Ratatouille (2007) w/ Ryan K. Hudson Mar 13, 2024

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Making a rat a chef is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Ratatouille, from director Jan Pinkava being replaced by Brad Bird to finishing the movie in only 18 months.

Special guest: Ryan K. Hudson @ryankhudson

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Podcast Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:16 - Ratatouille (2007)

01:09:31 - Follow Ups!

Sources:

Music:

Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

#itwasashtshow #ratatouille #pixar

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