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The Extras

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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40:48

Grand Illusions: TCM Classic Film Festival Preview...

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2025/04/22

Send us a text Scott McGee, Senior Director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies, previews the upcoming TCM Classic Film Festival and its theme, "Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds in Film," taking place April 24-27 in Hollywood. • Opening night features a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire Strikes Back" with George Lucas making his first TCM Festival appearance • The festival includes sub-themes like "Pigments of Imagination" (fantasy films with animation), "Future Shock" ...

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39:19

DARK CITY DAMES with TCM's Eddie Muller, Host of Noir...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text Eddie Muller, host of Noir Alley on TCM, discusses his fully revised book "Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir," which profiles noir actresses both at the height of their fame and decades later as they reflected on their lives after Hollywood. He shares the fascinating journey of interviewing these women, gaining their trust, and documenting their remarkable stories of resilience as they navigated life after the spotlight faded. • Actresses profiled include Jane G...

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51:45

Warner Archive May Release Announcement Part 2:...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text Warner Archive's May releases feature two significant musical films: a restored pre-release version of "Rhapsody in Blue" with 13 additional minutes only shown to WWII soldiers, and the long-awaited 4K release of "High Society" featuring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Grace Kelly. • "Rhapsody in Blue" restoration includes footage cut before 1945 theatrical release • Film features people who knew Gershwin playing themselves including Oscar Levant and Al Jolson • Restored Porgy...

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22:29

Warner Archive May Release Announcement Part 1: Two...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text Warner Archive announces four exciting Blu-ray releases for May, ranging from 1930s classics to modern masterpieces, all meticulously remastered for optimal presentation. • Three Comrades (1938): Frank Borzage directs this pacifist film based on Erich Maria Remarque's novel, with screenplay contributions from F. Scott Fitzgerald • First remaster in 32 years showcases stunning new transfer from second generation elements after original negative was lost • Mystery Street (1950):...

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43:20

The Story Behind Restoring The Searchers 4K

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2025/03/25

Send us a text Warner Brothers restoration experts Miles Del Hoyo and George Feltenstein take us behind the scenes of the stunning 4K restoration of John Ford's classic western The Searchers, revealing the technical wizardry that brought new life to this cinematic masterpiece. • Technical breakdown of the scanning process for VistaVision film at extraordinary 10K resolution • Challenges of restoring proper colors from a faded negative, especially fixing the sky from yellow to proper blue • H...

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41:23

Warner Archive Unveils Looney Tunes Collector's Vault...

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2025/03/20

Send us a text George Feltenstein joins us to reveal the Warner Archive's exciting plans for the Looney Tunes Collector's Vault series and discuss their ongoing preservation efforts for classic animation and film. • Collector's Vault Volume 1 will feature 50 fully restored cartoons - double the content of previous collections • First disc contains 25 cartoons never before released in remastered form • Second disc includes 25 shorts previously only on DVD, now in HD • Warner's preservation te...

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25:29

Warner Archive April Release Announcement PLUS a May...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text George Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six April Blu-ray releases, PLUS he gives us a sneak peek about a potential May release. George includes background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. Purchase lin...

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23:40

Revisiting Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles and...

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2025/02/24

Send us a text Animation historian Jerry Beck and Warner Archive's George Feltenstein continue our animation discussion. Together, they take listeners on a nostalgic journey back to the 1960s with the TV series "Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles." Jerry Beck reveals how this series captured the zeitgeist of its time and paved the way for iconic animated shows like "Josie and the Pussycats" and "The Archies." And George Feltenstein shares the painstaking efforts behind restoring these carto...

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28:54

Restoring a Cinematic Legacy: Tom and Jerry The...

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2025/02/18

Send us a text Join animation historian Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive as they unfold the rich tapestry behind the Tom and Jerry CinemaScope Collection. Discover the revolutionary role of CinemaScope in the 1950s and how it breathed life into MGM studios amidst turbulent times. We promise you'll gain an understanding of how these iconic cartoons were meticulously restored, leveraging modern technology while preserving their original charm. Celebrate the 85th ...

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58:39

Warner Archive March Release Announcement

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2025/02/11

Send us a text George Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six March Blu-ray releases, PLUS he provides an update on why there were no February releases. George includes background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. Warne...

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21:28

Rediscovering The 1970s Animated Sitcom Classic 'Wait...

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2025/02/06

Send us a text Animation enthusiasts and fans of television history are in for a treat as we unpack the animated sitcom "Wait Till Your Father Gets Home," which aired from 1972 to 1974, and is now available on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive. Joined by animation historian Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive, we promise a journey through the series' daring exploration of social issues, reminiscent of the era's cultural shifts. Discover how Hanna-Barbera's foray into adult...

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59:16

Warner Archive December Blu-ray Reviews PLUS a Recap...

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2025/01/07

Send us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast for our review of the Warner Archive’s six Blu-ray releases for December. We also provide a brief overview of THE SEARCHERS (1956) 4K release and what other reviewers are saying about the Warner Archive’s first 4K release. We wrap up our discussion with a look back at 2024, and what collectors can look forward to in 2025.Purchase links:MR. LUCKY (1943)NORA PRENTISS (1947)THE SPANISH MAIN (1945)THE TALL TARGET (1951)BLACK EYE (1974)A NIG...

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56:06

Frank Capra, Robert Riskin and the Early Days of...

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2024/12/18

Send us a textIn 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 extr...

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33:15

Warner Archive January Release Announcement PLUS a...

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2024/12/10

Send us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six January Blu-ray releases, PLUS a highly anticipated February animation release. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. Warner Archive Sto...

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42:18

Restoration & Reviews of 3 Classics: That's...

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2024/12/06

Send us a textGeorge 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 soun...

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46:51

Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 4 Review

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2024/11/25

Send us a textEver wondered how classic cartoons continue to capture our hearts and minds? Join us as we sit down with animation historian Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive to uncover the magic behind the 27 cartoons in the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 4 Blu-ray. Discover how these timeless cartoons, from the 1930s to the 1960s, have been preserved for both collectors and casual fans, ensuring that the spirit of Looney Tunes remains vibrant and cherishe...

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31:21

Behind The Scenes of an Audio Commentary Team

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2024/11/15

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what the people who record the audio commentaries of your favorite movies do to prepare? Well, even if you haven’t wondered, we take you behind the scenes with the audio commentary team of Dr. Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr to get the real scoop on their process. This is a light-hearted and fun episode that I think you’ll enjoy. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces po...

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45:08

Warner Archive December Release Announcement Plus...

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2024/11/05

Send us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six December Blu-ray releases, PLUS EXCLUSIVE details on THE SEARCHERS 4K and what it means for the future of the Warner Archive. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to...

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63:43

We Get Spooky with Three Warner Bros Horror Classics

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2024/10/29

We get spooky in our Halloween special featuring the expertise of George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive, alongside the sharp insights of film historians and audio commentary contributors Dr. Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr. Ever wondered why Jack Warner, a known skeptic of horror, decided to produce some of the eeriest films of the 1930s and 40s? We unearth these mysteries and celebrate the restoration of iconic films "The Walking Dead" starring Boris Karloff and directed by Michael ...

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36:33

From Orson Wells & Humphrey Bogart to a Bathing...

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2024/10/22

George Feltenstein joins the podcast to review the five Blu-ray releases in September. We start with Orson Welles' "Journey into Fear," a film that, despite its tumultuous production, bears the unmistakable mark of his Mercury Theatre influence. We continue with a spotlight on the Technicolor splendor of Esther Williams in "Bathing Beauty." The meticulous restoration reveals the film's vibrant musical scenes that catapulted Williams to stardom. Next, we discuss the noir "Conflict" starr...

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