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The Extras explores the behind the scenes extras of your favorite TV shows, movies, and animation, whether on digital, dvd/blu-ray and 4K, or your favorite streaming site.

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5 for 2025: Warner Archive Year in Review Jan 13, 2026

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George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a Warner Archive 2025 Year in Review. We discuss 5 THEMES for the year PLUS we each share 5 titles to highlight. If you've been with us all year, you'll enjoy this look back at the Warner Archive's best year in quite some time.
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RHAPSODY IN BLUE (1945) [EXTENDED PRE-RELEASE VERSION] Blu-ray

THE BEAST OF THE CITY (1932) Blu-ray

BRIGHT LEAF (1950) Blu-ray

MONOGRAM MATINEE VOL. 1 (1949) Blu-ray
LEAN ON ME (1989) Blu-ray
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1921 Blu-ray

CHEYENNE 1957-62 Complete Series Blu-ray

Gabriel over the White House 1933 Blu-ray

INTRUDER IN THE DUST (1949) Blu-ray

SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) Blu-ray

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Previewing Woody Woodpecker Golden Age Collection Blu-ray with Jerry Beck Jan 06, 2026

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Animation historian Jerry Beck joins the podcast for a preview of the upcoming Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection Blu-ray. Our wide-ranging and entertaining discussion reveals his involvement with the Woody Woodpecker releases from Universal over the years. We trace how Woody Woodpecker and the Walter Lantz library moved from dormancy to restored Blu-rays, powered by curation, overseas masters, and the rise of MeTV Toons. Along the way, you'll hear insights and stories on Woody Woodpecker history as only Jerry can provide.
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Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Screwball Collection Blu-ray

Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection DVD

Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection Vol. 2 DVD

Paul Whiteman King of Jazz - The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

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Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 Cartoons Announcement Dec 25, 2025

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck join the podcast to announce the 51 cartoons included in the Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 2 Blu-ray, coming March 24, 2026. We highlight some of the restorations, dig into the most highly anticipated cartoons, and celebrate this second volume of the Vault series.
Pre-orders are not yet available, but should be sometime in early 2026.

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Warner Archive January Announcement: 6 Classic Films, A Hanna Barbera Series, PLUS Two Film Collections Dec 12, 2025

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The Warner Archive kicks off 2026 with a diverse lineup of 6 classic films, including a Clark Gable and Jean Harlow erotic pre-Code, a hard-hitting Robinson/Raft/Dietrich drama, a suspenseful Greenstreet-Lorre team up, a highly anticipated noir with Charles Mcgraw, a Technicolor musical, another Mario Lanza classic, and more Hanna Barbera. PLUS two more film collections! George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive provides all the details behind the restoration and the included extras.

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RED DUST (1932) Blu-ray

THE NARROW MARGIN (1952) Blu-ray

THE VERDICT (1946) Blu-ray

MANPOWER (1941) Blu-ray

BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON (1953) Blu-ray

FOR THE FIRST TIME (1959) Blu-ray

THE NEW FRED AND BARNEY SHOW (1979)-The Complete Series Blu-ray

James Stewart 4 Film Collection Blu-ray

Robert Taylor 4 Film Collection Blu-ray

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UNCUT & UNCENSORED: Celebrating Tom and Jerry The Golden Era Anthology Blu-ray Dec 02, 2025

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Animation historians George Feltenstein and Jerry Beck join the podcast to CELEBRATE this landmark release bringing all 114 MGM Golden Era (1940-58) Tom and Jerry shorts to Blu-ray, uncut, uncensored, and restored in HD. We trace the decades-long path through ownership changes, vault fires, and restoration choices that finally made it possible. George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive also addresses fan questions with a deep-dive into the restoration process.

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TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz On Baseball, TCM’s Legacy, And The Future Of Classic Film Nov 27, 2025

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We sit down with Ben Mankiewicz to trace his path from sports-obsessed kid to TCM host, exploring what makes a film “classic,” why nostalgia hits harder with age, and how storytelling in podcasts and on-air curation keeps cinema alive. Along the way, we debunk Cleopatra myths, celebrate overlooked gems, and make the case for family movie night as a way to slow time. This is a perfect podcast for the holidays, as we ruminate on family, nostalgia, and the importance of movies.
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The Plot Thickens: Cleopatra Podcast

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Warner Archive December Announcement: 5 Classic Films and 2 Hanna-Barbera Shows Nov 13, 2025

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We announce the Warner Archive's December lineup with seven new releases plus the Tom and Jerry Golden Era anthology. Get the details about the restoration and included extras you can expect for these new Blu-ray releases.

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SAN ANTONIO Blu-ray

INTERRUPTED MELODY Blu-ray

I LOVE MELVIN Blu-ray

ON BORROWED TIME Blu-ray

THE VALLEY OF DECISION Blu-ray

WALLY GATOR (1962-63) Blu-ray

LIPPY THE LION AND HARDY HAR HAR (1962-63) Blu-ray

Touche Turtle and Dum Dum: The Complete Series Blu-ray
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Animation Reviews & Updates with Clips: Huckleberry Hound, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum, and Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Nov 07, 2025

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a review of Huckleberry Hound: The Complete Series Blu‑ray. We discuss why it’s a landmark restoration, how the team rebuilt the original Kellogg’s‑era broadcast experience, and play clips to remind you of the fun of this show. We also cover the Touche Turtle and Dum Dum Complete Series Blu-ray, then share big updates on Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol. 2. This is an episode animation fans don't want to miss.
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Touche Turtle and Dum Dum: The Complete Series Blu-ray
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Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K Oct 27, 2025

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Steve Rogers and Mark Stanborough of Hammer Films join host Tim Millard and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive, to tell us about the resurgence of physical media releases from Hammer this year, along with an update on the new ownership and the new company priorities.

We then detail how The Curse of Frankenstein became a definitive 4K release, along with the Warner Archive, pairing archival rigor with fan-first features. You will hear about the restoration process, the new optional 5.1 audio, and the entertaining new extras included in the various Deluxe UK and US releases. This is a podcast horror and specifically Hammer Horror fans don't want to miss.

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Get information on the DELUXE UK Edition at the Hammer Films Website

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Warner Archive November Announcement: Marx Bros, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Technicolor & Technirama Oct 14, 2025

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Seven new Blu-rays land for November with new 4K restorations that fix past audio issues, honor original aspect ratios, and bring back theatrical context with shorts and radio plays. We also unveil three film collections for Gene Kelly, Doris Day, and James Cagney.
• Marx Bros At the Circus with era-accurate shorts and trailer
• Powell and Loy’s I Love You Again with a Lux Radio Theater adaptation
• Bette Davis’s underrated comedy It’s Love I’m After in a fresh 4K scan
• Errol Flynn’s Silver River with corrected sound and matched cartoons
• Davis and Cagney’s The Bride Came C.O.D. plus Warner Night at the Movies
• Technicolor showcase The Iron Mistress and Alan Ladd’s studio shift
• The Miracle restored Technirama from a 6K scan
• Why film collections exist and how to use them to start or gift libraries
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JAMES CAGNEY COLLECTION BLU-RAY

GENE KELLY COLLECTION BLU-RAY

DORIS DAY COLLECTION BLU-RAY

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