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Send us Fan Mail NOTE: SIX of the titles will release August 4th, instead of July 28th: Random Harvest, The Sisters, Presenting Lily Mars, Macao, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Seventh Cross. July’s Warner Archive lineup spans Technicolor adventure, razor-sharp noir, pre-Code troublemaking, MGM romance, big-studio prestige, and WWII realism, all framed by what it takes to bring classic fi...

Send us Fan Mail Warner Bros. archivist and Hong Kong film expert Jeff Briggs, joins the podcast to discuss some recent 4K releases from the Warner Bros’ Golden Harvest Library. First up we review Criterion’s 4K of The Blade (1995), a seminal work of director Tsui Hark. Then we take a preview of the upcoming Arrow Video 4K Box Set JACKIE CHAN'S BREAKOUT HITS, a six film, 10 disc set releasing...

Send us Fan Mail We reveal the final five Warner Archive Blu-ray releases for June and explain why each title matters for collectors who care about transfers, preservation, and real movie history. We spotlight hidden MGM craftsmanship, cult oddities, and a major restoration story on Last Summer (1969) that finally brings a long-missing film to Blu-ray the right way.  Pre-order links below: LAST SU...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 of our June Announcement podcast, George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive announces four films releasing in June from the Warner Archive, including the much anticipated Letty Lynton (1932). We also review one Hanna-Barbera TV Series. PLUS George shares his memories of his former boss, Ted Turner, who loved classic films, and was integral to the ongoing restoration and p...

Send us Fan Mail Restoration artist and animation historian Thad Komorowski joins the podcast for a deep dive review of his Famous Studios Champion Collection Blu-ray. We discuss Blackie Sheep and Wolfie’s early screwball energy, the importance of the early Casper’s, plus provide reviews of Little Audrey, Little Lulu, Baby Huey, and more. Thad also breaks down what it takes to restore these theatr...

Send us Fan Mail Scott McGee of TCM joins the podcast for a preview of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.  We discuss the theme of this year's festival, THE WORLD COMES TO HOLLYWOOD, and review some of the WORLD PREMIERE RESTORATION screenings.  Scott also details the special guests, the Robert Osbourne Award Winner, and the Hand and Footprint Honoree, Glenn Close.  Whether you are going to...

Send us Fan Mail Moviezyng is running a 10% OFF PRE-ORDERS SALE during the month of April. Blair Zykan of Allied Vaughn Entertainment provides all of the details PLUS how to get another 10% discount by using their REWARDS points. Link to Moviezyng 10% OFF PRE-ORDER Sale Warner Archive MAY pre-order links on Moviezyng: 7 FACES OF DR. LAO (1964) FOLLOW ME QUIETLY (1949)   POSSESSED (1931)   IT’S A W...

Send us Fan Mail We run through Warner Archive’s 8 May Blu-ray announcements and explain why these particular films are getting new life through fresh scans and thoughtful disc extras. We also share big animation news and a long-awaited update on a Joan Crawford title that has been legally out of reach for decades.  • Seven Faces Of Dr. Lao as a cult fantasy favorite with Oscar winning makeup work...

Send us Fan Mail Animation historian Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive provide details on the recently announced Blu-ray release of the HBOMax series, "Looney Tunes Cartoons." Jerry breaks down why the HBOMax-era Looney Tunes Cartoons feel true to the originals while still evolving the characters for a modern audience. And George explains how a DVD-only plan turned...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up with animation historian and producer Arnold Leibovit on his newly restored, re-edited Blu-ray release of The Puppetoon Movie, built from a 4K scan of the original 35mm negative. We also dig into the legacy of George Pal, the new documentary and other extras, and a live theater event that brings classic sci-fi and Puppetoons back to the big screen.  Purchase The Puppet...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we celebrate the release of the Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 2 Blu-ray, with Warner Archive’s George Feltenstein and animation historian Jerry Beck. George and Jerry share their stories of curating this set, the restoration and remaster details, and we all share our reviews and highlights. And stick around as George previews if we will be getting a volume 3.  O...

Send us Fan Mail Sale starts 12 pm Central Time (US), March 23rd. Get the details on Moviezyng's new and improved website from Blair Zykan of Allied Vaughn Entertainment. Moviezyng is the exclusive retailer for the Warner Archive's 17th Anniversary sale, and Blair provides all the details you need to know to shop the over 600 titles that will be available.  Blair also explains how Moviez...

Send us Fan Mail We break down Warner Archive’s packed April slate and explain what makes each Blu-ray worth owning, from new 4K scans and rescued film elements to the shorts, cartoons, and radio extras that turn discs into time capsules. We also tease a hard-won restoration update on Last Summer and why preservation work often takes years longer than anyone wants. • 20,000 Years In Sing Sing as a...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits to unpack the Paramount–Warner twist and his thoughts on the merger's impact on physical media. We also discuss how replication bottlenecks and layoffs are reshaping the industry. Then we review Warner Bros' entire 2026 4K slate, their boutique licensing partners, and why there is an urgency to keep buying physical media. Pu...

Send us Fan Mail Paramount emerged as the buyer for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix bowed out, triggering uncertainty about what comes next for fans and for physical media collectors. I share my thoughts on the outcome, and why I am staying "slightly obsessed" about physical media. Email a response or comment to: info@theextras.tv Leave a voicemail with your comments or feelings abo...

Send us Fan Mail We unveil our March Warner Archive slate and dig into how fresh 4K scans, original nitrate elements, and careful audio work can change the way classic films feel. Along the way, we share stories behind Astaire and Rogers, Lana Turner’s rise, Bogart’s pre-stardom turns, and Minnelli’s delicate craft. • Why The Gay Divorcee matters to the Astaire and Rogers legacy • How a 4K nitrate...

Send us Fan Mail Bugs Bunny is TCM's February STAR OF THE MONTH. Scott McGee, Senior Director, Original Programming at TCM, joins the podcast to explain what fans can expect, and what he knows about the 6-year licensing deal TCM made for the Looney Tunes Library. We also provide updates how this impacts the airing of Looney Tunes on TUBI and MeTV. This is an episode that subscribers of TCM, T...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce four February releases from the Warner Archive and explain why each restoration matters, from pre-code thrills and early Technicolor to the first film noir. We also unveil another Hanna-Barbera release and outline three new Film collections, with a look ahead to a packed 2026. Warner Archive Store on Amazon Support the podcast by sh...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Purchase links: RHAPSODY IN BLUE (1945) [EXTENDED PRE-RELEASE VERSION] Blu-ray THE BEAST OF THE CI...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 F...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Arc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 per...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Purchase links: 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 (1...