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06/27/24 • 62 min
Today, we sit down with Danny Bilson, co-creator and executive producer of the 1990-91 series "The Flash," and The Flash himself, John Wesley Shipp, to review the recent Blu-ray release and to revisit their memories of the show. This conversation is a real treat as Danny doesn't attend fan conventions so you'll hear things possibly revealed for the first time. We discuss the suit, the writing and production, guest stars, why it was canceled, and the show's enduring legacy. This is an hour filled with remembrances and behind-the-scenes stories that Flash fans will love.
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THE FLASH: The Original Series (1990-91) Blu-ray
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Discover how the high-definition upgrade has unveiled stunning details that were previously hidden, and learn about the pivotal choice to finish the effects on film, a decision that has preserved its quality for modern audiences.
Join us as we tackle the nuts and bolts of superhero costuming with John Wesley Shipp’s firsthand experiences in the Flash suit. Hear about the suit’s practical challenges, from its weight to its heat retention, and the innovative solutions the team developed to maintain both comfort and visual appeal. John shares his initial reactions to seeing himself suited up as the Scarlet Speedster and reflects on the collaborative efforts that made his portrayal of Barry Allen so compelling.
Explore the nostalgia and legacy of "The Flash" TV series with us, featuring insights into the show’s unique tone influenced by comic books and Tim Burton's Batman. Danny and John discuss the camaraderie among the cast and crew, the influence of film noir and literature on the show's style, and the impact of the guest stars, including the unforgettable Mark Hamill as the Trickster. Despite the series’ struggles with time slots and critical reception, its enduring charm and innovative spirit shine through in this Blu-ray release, highlighting its place as a pioneer in superhero television. Don’t miss out on this captivating exploration of a 90s classic.
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04/04/23 • 57 min
The Warner Archive's George Feltenstein and Warner Bros archivist Jeff Briggs join the podcast to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Warner Bros on April 4th, by reviewing many of the classic films released by the Warner Archive on DVD or Blu-ray. We start with silent classics from 1924 and make our way through the Vitaphone Varieties, the Jazz Singer, and into the talkies. Then we touch on the Forbidden Hollywood releases, Busby Berkeley musicals, and gangster pics. We also review some of the major stars of the first two decades of the studio's history, including John Barrymore, Al Jolson, Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Errol Flynn, and someone often called the 5th Warner Brother - Bette Davis. These classic films on DVD and Blu-ray represent most of the best of classic Warner Bros and are the films that led to the early success that cemented Warner Bros as a major Hollywood Studio.
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George Feltenstein joins the podcast for our monthly review of the Warner Archive's latest Blu-ray releases for October and November. George provides good news on "Wait Till Your Father Gets Home" and when it might finally get a new release date. Then we dive into the tremendous amount of work that went into the restorations of THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT (1974), HUMORESQUE (1946), and the Technicolor upgrade for SWEETHEARTS (1938). These three classics now look stunning and sound better than ever before, making them "must-adds" to your home collection. The entertaining western TV series A MAN CALLED SHENANDOAH (1965-66) also received a fantastic-looking restoration, and it too deserves a place in your home collection. We round out our reviews with three post-2000 comedies MUST LOVE DOGS (2005), FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION (2006), and A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION (2006).
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THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! (1974) Blu-ray
HUMORESQUE (1946) Blu-ray
SWEETHEARTS (1938) Blu-ray
A MAN CALLED SHENANDOAH (1965-66) Blu-ray
MUST LOVE DOGS (2005) Blu-ray
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION (2006) Blu-ray
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION (2006) Blu-ray
THE COMPLETE THIN MAN COLLECTION (1934-47)
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06/21/23 • 76 min
Ever wondered about the painstaking work that goes into restoring and releasing classic television series on DVD? Join our conversation with attorney, archivist, historian and Executive Producer Andrew J. Klyde, the mastermind behind the recent complete series DVD release by Paramount - CBS Home Entertainment in North America of the beloved Western, BONANZA.
From the first episode broadcast in Living Color on NBC in 1959 until the last show aired in 1973, BONANZA was “Appointment TV” for more than a decade. Every Sunday after watching the Ed Sullivan Show on CBS, millions of viewers changed channels to catch the adventures of the Cartwright family on BONANZA on NBC. Listen to Andrew's fascinating insights about the mammoth task of restoring and remastering all 431 episodes of the iconic series, and how he got his start in DVD extras and restoration for classic television.
Learn the story of discovering rare, unseen footage from the pilot episode, and the challenges of the restoration process. Discover the devotion of BONANZA fans worldwide, and the myriad efforts Andrew employs to clear legal hurdles and include footage of beloved actors Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon performing (and sometimes singing) far from the Ponderosa. We also discuss delays caused by the pandemic and personnel changes at CBS, and how Andrew's persistence ultimately led to the simultaneous release of the final seasons and the entire series, plus a bonus disc.
Finally, discover the fun, behind-the-scenes stories that help explain BONANZA’s classic, timeless and worldwide appeal. Learn about outtakes, wrap parties featuring never-before-heard recollections, rare episode trailers and Chevrolet and RCA commercials with cast members. Andrew shares his experience of finding priceless extras like films of personal appearances, unearthing forgotten footage in archives scattered across the globe, reaching out to BONANZA alumni and popular culture scholars to record new commentaries, and the hunt for rare photos – many scanned for the first time from negatives and color transparencies in storage for decades – plus hours of priceless material gathered for the first time for a special bonus disc accompanying the official complete series release.
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BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL COMPLETE SERIES
BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL TWELFTH SEASON
BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL THIRTEENTH SEASON
BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL FOURTEENTH SEASON
BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL SECOND SEASON
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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive announces two films in PART 1 of the May 2023 Blu-ray releases. First up is the 1949 film noir BORDER INCIDENT, starring Ricardo Montalban and George Murphy, directed by Anthony Mann, and cinematography by John Alton. Second is CLASH BY NIGHT, the 1952 film noir directed by Fritz Lang and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, and Marilyn Monroe. George previews both films and provides background on the restoration on these releases.
Then special guest animation historian Jerry Beck joins for an exclusive announcement of the new LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR'S CHOICE VOLUME 1 Blu-ray. You don't want to miss George and Jerry's preview of the cartoons in this release. A full release of the names of all 20 cartoon shorts will be announced at a later time.
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12/26/22 • 29 min
George Feltenstein takes a "look back" at some of the challenges and highlights of 2022 for the Warner Archive in this "Year in Review." Then we discuss the first two Blu-ray releases of January 2023. We start off with the 1928 MGM classic silent film "Our Dancing Daughters" starring Joan Crawford in a star-making role. The music and dancing in this film are a wonderful representation of the era of the flapper and the new restoration from the best elements available now means viewers can see and hear the film in the best condition since its original release. Next, we have a Fritz Lang directed noir western, "Rancho Notorious" (1952), starring Marlene Dietrich as the matron of a criminal hideout called "Chuck-a-Luck." Costars Arthur Kennedy and Mel Ferrar are rivals for her attention in this murder mystery revenge story. These are just the first two of 5 new Blu-rays coming in January from the Warner Archive. We will discuss the other three in an upcoming episode.
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Our Dancing Daughters Blu-ray
Rancho Notorious Blu-ray
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Wife Versus Secretary Blu-ray
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Blu-ray
The Long, Long Trailer Blu-ray
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10/10/22 • 43 min
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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Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Vol. 2 4K
Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Vol. 1 4K
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"Dr. No" and 60 Years of James Bond
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10/04/22 • 59 min
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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No Time to Die 4K
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The Current State of Physical Media
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08/09/22 • 76 min
Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the current state of physical media, the 4K explosion, and what the future might hold. We also discuss home entertainment trends, common consumer complaints, and how streaming is impacting the release schedules. And Bill details the recent and future "Star Trek" motion picture 4K releases and we discuss the 4K of "The Batman," and the upcoming "Heat," "Top Gun: Maverick," and "Avatar" releases.
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12/18/24 • 56 min
In this episode, Victoria Riskin, daughter of Oscar-winning writer Robert Riskin and Fay Wray, and award-winning writer-producer Steven C. Smith reveal the impact of director Frank Capra and his friend and collaborator writer Robert Riskin on the early success of Columbia Pictures. We also discuss two audio commentaries they provided for inclusion in the recently released FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION, featuring 20 films in HD, plus nine films in 4K, plus tons of extras, all on 27 discs.
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FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION
Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir
Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer
Prepare to embark on an enlightening journey through the legacy of Frank Capra at Columbia Pictures. Learn how Capra's immigrant background and early hardships shaped his storytelling genius, contributing to Columbia's rise as a powerhouse in the film industry. From tackling the transition to sound films to creating financially and culturally significant works, Capra’s journey illustrates the power of determination and creativity. Through engaging anecdotes and insights, Steven and Victoria reveal how Capra's collaborations with Robert Riskin gave birth to classics like "It Happened One Night," demonstrating the strength of their partnership despite differing political ideologies during a tumultuous era.
Join our conversation as we celebrate the enduring messages of integrity and community values in films like "American Madness" and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town." The fascinating history of "American Madness" unfolds, highlighting its timely relevance during the Great Depression and its innovative technical directing. Meanwhile, "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" captures the triumph of the common man, with Gary Cooper's memorable performance and the film's seamless blend of comedy and drama. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Steven and Victoria underscore the significance of these films, inviting listeners to appreciate the artistry and dedication behind Hollywood's most beloved classics.
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How many episodes does The Extras have?
The Extras currently has 169 episodes available.
What topics does The Extras cover?
The podcast is about Film History, Film, Film Interviews, Celebrities, Podcasts, Movies, Dvd, Tv, Animation and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Extras?
The episode title 'EXCLUSIVE: Warner Archive August Blu-ray Release Announcement' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Extras?
The average episode length on The Extras is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Extras released?
Episodes of The Extras are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Extras?
The first episode of The Extras was released on May 14, 2021.
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