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Talking with Actor Jim Beaver Nov 21, 2022

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Actor Jim Beaver joins the podcast to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the finale of the hit TV series Supernatural. We also discuss his work on the HBO series "Deadwood" and the current Prime Video series "The Boys" from creator Eric Kripke (also creator of Supernatural). And we finish up our discussion with Jim's work with GUILLERMO DEL TORO on the films "Crimson Peak" (2015) and "Nightmare Alley." (2020)
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Talking Extras on Recent 4K Releases - "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Tropic Thunder," and "The Lost Boys" Nov 14, 2022

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Extras producers and friends of the podcast Alan Griswold and Constantine Nasr discuss their extras on some recent 4K releases.
We start off the episode with filmmaker Constantine Nasr as he discusses his all-new documentary "To Kill a Mockingbird: All Points of View," which is a part of the "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962) 60th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K release from Universal Studios. The film stars Gregory Peck who won an academy award for best actor for his portrayal of Atticus Finch. In 2003 the American Film Institute named Atticus Finch the greatest movie hero of the 20th Century.
Next filmmaker Alan Griswold discusses his extras work on the 2008 action/comedy "Tropic Thunder" recently released on 4K from Kino Lorber. Starring Ben Stiller, who also directed, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Danny McBride, Nick Nolte, Matthew McConaughey, and Tom Cruise, this R-rated comedy takes a satirical look at the Hollywood movie-making process. We take a deep dive look into the making of the exceptional extra "Rain of Madness" and the unique involvement of the cast and filmmakers in the making of this mockumentary.
We finish out our episode speaking with Alan Griswold about his extras for the 1987 cult favorite, THE LOST BOYS, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Keifer Sutherland, Jason Patric, and the two Corey’s, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. This film was recently released by Warner Bros on 4K with no new extras, but with most all of the legacy extras, including an audio commentary with Joel Schumacher, a 24-minute retrospective, seven featurettes, deleted scenes, and a music video. We also explore the legacy of this film and its impact on the teen vampire genre.
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Here's Looking at You, Casablanca! Nov 02, 2022

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Warner Bros George Feltenstein and author Alan K. Rode lead us in a nostalgic discussion of the legacy of "Casablanca."
Our discussion begins with a personal look at the impact this film has had on each of our guests over the years. Then Alan K. Rode, author of "Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film" takes us on a review of the origins of the film, including the purchase of the unpublished play "Everybody Comes to Rick's" by producer Hal Wallis. The discussion continues with insights into the various writers, the direction of Michael Curtiz, and the relationship between Hal Wallis and studio head Jack Warner. George Feltenstein also details some of the remastering work done on the picture and sound for the new 4K release. Our discussion finishes with a review of the music and the score by Max Steiner, and a detailed look at the impact of the film on the legacies of director Michael Curtiz and actors Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
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"Harry Potter" Revisited Oct 25, 2022

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20 years after their initial release, former Warner Bros Entertainment Senior Vice President of Creative Content Paul Hemstreet takes us through the initial development and production of the home entertainment extras for the first two Harry Potter films.
When Warner Bros acquired the film rights to the Harry Potter franchise it marked the historic rise of one of the most profitable home entertainment film series. Paul Hemstreet was there at the beginning and was tasked with developing the extras for these fan-favorite releases. Paul takes us through the concepting, development and execution of the ground-breaking extras and their impact on the continued explosion in popularity of the burgeoning DVD market in 2002.
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"The Usual Suspects" with Cinematographer Tom Sigel Oct 18, 2022

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Cinematographer Tom Sigel joins the podcast to talk about filming the 1995 cult classic THE USUAL SUSPECTS.

Tom takes us back through his first meetings with director Bryan Singer and their collaboration on the filming style. We also discuss the locations in San Pedro on the ship and at the old Harold Examiner Building for the interrogation scenes. Tom talks about his collaboration with art designer Howard Cummings and the importance of that relationship in a movie. We also discuss the stars, filming the famous line-up scene, and the legacy of the movie. Then Tom explains the color-correction and restoration process for the 4K release from Kino Lorber.

We wrap up our discussion with a short reflection on Tom’s work with Bryan Singer on 2018’s "Bohemian Rhapsody," 2011’s stylish “Drive,” and the Netflix release in 2020 of the international action film “Extraction.”
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Universal Classic Monsters with Tom Weaver Oct 10, 2022

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Classic horror expert Tom Weaver joins the podcast for a fun-filled look at some of his favorite Universal Classic Monster films.
Rather than detailing all four of the new to 4K films in the Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Volume 2 release, Tom picks a favorite scene from each movie and a “why’d they do that” moment. We start with 1931’s classic “The Mummy” starring Boris Karloff and Zita Johann and directed by Karl Freund. Next, we talk about the 1935 science fiction horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester Colin Clive, and Ernest Thesiger and directed by James Whale. This sequel to the 1931 “Frankenstein” broke new ground with a monster that could talk and that ultimately wanted a wife. Next, we discuss the 1943 romantic horror film “Phantom of the Opera” starring Claude Rains and Susanna Foster and directed by Arthur Rubin. The fourth film we review is the 1954 3D film “Creature from the Black Lagoon” starring Richard Carlson and Julie Adams and directed by Jack Arnold. And we wrap up the discussion with a fun-filled rapid-fire segment about all eight of the films in both volumes 1 and 2.
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"Dr. No" and 60 Years of James Bond Oct 04, 2022

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Internationally acclaimed James Bond expert and author Steven Jay Rubin joins the podcast to celebrate the 60th anniversary of “Dr. No” and the James Bond film franchise.

We start with a discussion of his newly updated “The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia,” the ultimate resource for Bond fans and collectors. Then we discuss the early development of the first Bond film before getting into a detailed discussion of “Dr. No,” which was released in the UK on October 5, 1962. Steven provides background on the casting of a fairly unknown Scottish actor by the name of Sean Connery as James Bond and his collaboration with director Terence Young to establish the character. We also discuss the importance of Joseph Wiseman’s portrayal of the first filmed Bond villain, Dr. No, and how it established the tone of the villains that followed. And we discuss the other cast, including then-unknown actress Ursula Andress in one of the most iconic introductions in film history. We also discuss the importance of composer Monty Norman, the opening titles created by Maurice Binder, Peter Hunt's fast-paced editing style, and production designer Ken Adam's incredible sets. We bookend the discussion with a detailed review of the most recent film, “No Time to Die” starring Daniel Craig in his last role as Bond. We review the rocky start of the film and the controversial ending of the movie. We also discuss Craig’s impact on the Bond legacy and some of our favorite stunts and scenes in the films. We finish up the celebration with a fun rapid-fire sequence where we learn which films are fan favorites, the most popular Bond actor, and what the future holds for the franchise.

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Warner Archive October 2022 Release Highlights: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), Mark of the Vampire, and The Curse of Frankenstein Sep 28, 2022

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Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein is joined by horror expert and filmmaker Constantine Nasr to discuss the October 2022 Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive.
We kick off the discussion with a revisit of the 1957 Hammer Horror classic THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN" starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and directed by Terence Fisher. Constantine Nasr reviews the extras he produced for this release during the height of COVID and George explains the reason for the 2-disc Special Edition.
Next, we discuss the restoration of the 1935 horror classic "Mark of the Vampire" starring Lionel Barrymore, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi as the Vampire, and directed by Tod Browning. This film has been described as a remake of Brownings lost 1927 silent film "London After Midnight."
And finally, we discuss the restoration and historical importance of the pre-code horror classic "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1931) starring Fredric March who won an Oscar for his portrayal of both Jekyll and Hyde, Miriam Hopkins, and Rose Hobart. George provides background on the restoration and history behind the film, including the ground-breaking direction by Rouben Mamoulian. Film historian Constantine previews his audio commentary with Dr. Steve Haberman, which is new to the release and provides fascinating revelations about missing scenes, risqué visuals actually cut from the film for many years, and the importance of this film along with Dracula and Frankenstein, in ushering in a new age of horror to the talkies.
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"Batman: The Long Halloween" Deluxe Edition with screenwriter Tim Sheridan Sep 19, 2022

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Screenwriter Tim Sheridan talks about breaking into writing for animation and the path that led him to working on "Batman: The Long Halloween." This seminal work from writer Jeph Loeb and legendary artist Tim Sale has impacted filmmakers from Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" trilogy to the recent Matt Reeves "The Batman." Tim Sheridan gives insights into the development of the project at DC and why it took so long to bring it to the DCU animated movies collection. He also reveals why it was developed as a two-part film with a vision toward a single film in the deluxe edition. We also talk about the amazing voice talents of Jensen Ackles (Batman), Naya Rivera (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Josh Duhamel (Harvey Dent/Two-face), Julie Nathanson (Gilda) and others. And we discuss the release of the Deluxe Edition, available for the first time in 4K.
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"Lucifer" with Showrunners Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich Sep 12, 2022

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LUCIFER showrunners Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich take a fun-filled look back at the TV series to commemorate the release of the sixth and final season on DVD and Blu-ray. We discuss the move from Vancouver, Canada to LA between seasons 2 & 3 and the impact on the cast and crew. And we review the extras we worked on together, including the hilarious gag reel and the featurette on the building of the new sets on the Warner Bros lot. We also dive into the heart-wrenching cancelation after the third season and the amazing outpouring on social media from the fans which led to a Netflix pickup and an additional three seasons. And we reveal some of the challenges of the sixth season and the ultimately satisfying conclusion. You don’t want to miss this nostalgic and fun-filled discussion on one of the highest-rated shows on Netflix in the last few years.

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