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Send us Fan Mail Screenwriter, producer, and author Julian David Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new novel, IT'S ALIVE, and the fascinating story about the last-minute casting of Frankenstein.  The story involves Bela Lugosi, who was at the height of his popularity having just come off his hit DRACULA (1931), and Boris Karloff, a relatively unknown journeyman actor.   And pulling the s...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming October Blu-ray releases. PLUS details on Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 2 and an exclusive announcement you don’t want to miss! Now available for Pre-order from Amazon: Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 2 Pre-order THE DEVIL DOLL (1936) DANCE, FOOLS, DANCE (1931) DOUBLE TROUBLE (1967) RAPA-NUI (1994) MA...

Send us Fan Mail GAY PURR-EE (1962) is a forgotten classic of 1960s animation.  But the newly remastered Blu-ray release from the Warner Archive has restored the film to the rich, vibrant colors and sound that showcases the original artistry of Chuck Jones and Judy Garland. Animation and film historian Jerry Beck, film historian and Judy Garland expert John Fricke, and Warner Bros' George Fel...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of George Pal and his Puppetoons, with Arnold Leibovit as our captivating guide! Leibovit is a renowned film historian and documentarian of George Pal, the innovative filmmaker who inspired industry legends like Walt Disney, Ray Harryhausen, Gene Roddenberry, and Steven Spielberg. We explore the evolution of Puppetoon animation,...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of five of the August Blu-ray releases.   We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.  Purchase links: FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND BLU-RAY THE LIF...

Send us Fan Mail My former colleague at Warner Bros and creative executive, Michael Stradford joins the podcast to talk about three iconic films.   We start off with SHAFT (1971) and the impact that film had on him as a 10-year-old boy in Cleveland.  Then we discuss his first memories of watching ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) and his impressions of Bruce Lee. We reflect on the enduring influence of Bruc...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming September Blu-ray releases. Links to pre-orders of these titles will be added when available. MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-rays Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. M...

Send us Fan Mail Esteemed guests, Stan Taffel, president of the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, and Bryan Cooper, the Festival's Co-Vice President, tell us just what to expect at this year's CINECON festival.   Some of the highlights they detail are the restoration of the 100-year-old Warner Bros "Gold Diggers" film, the excitement surrounding the John Wayne picture Adventure&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what's the difference between the Warner Archive and Warner Bros Corporate Archive?  We sit down with Warner Bros. archivist Jeff Briggs, and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive, to discuss the differences and the part each one plays in preserving Warner Bros. film and TV history. The story originates from how an exhibit at Paris' Pompidou Center led...

Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker Gregory Orr joins the podcast to discuss the new updated release of his documentary film JACK L. WARNER: THE LAST MOGUL which has been remastered in HD for an all-new digital and DVD release with extras. We start our discussion with Greg's remembrances of his step-grandfather and the origins of the documentary back in 1992.  Greg then details his family history, inc...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of four of the July Blu-ray releases.   We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.   Purchase from Amazon: LAND OF THE PHARAOHS HELEN OF TROY THE L...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein joins the podcast to review three new July Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive.  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer made every effort to impress with its first talking motion picture, setting a new standard for big-budget films and establishing an archetype for decades of movie musicals to follow in "The Broadway Melody." The Great White Way truly becomes the St...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Furmanek, Greg Kintz, and Sean Thrunk from the 3D Film Archive join the podcast to discuss the 70th-anniversary restoration of the 1953 3D film ROBOT MONSTER.  The film stars George Nader, Claudia Barrett, and Greg Moffett as the boy.  Shot in four days on a budget of $16,000, the film earned a million dollars at the box office and has endured despite being labeled the second-...

Send us Fan Mail Hear it first on THE EXTRAS! George Feltenstein announces the new Blu-rays coming from the Warner Archive in August. MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-rays Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Moviezyng Affiliate Link The Extras Facebo...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first of our REPLAY podcasts, where we revisit some of our early hidden gems, compilations, and most popular episodes.   Episode specific description: Prepare yourselves, film buffs and cinema enthusiasts, as we embark on a fascinating journey through the ever-evolving film and home entertainment industries with none other than George Feltonstein of Warner Brothers. We...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of Warner Bros joins the podcast to review 5 films from the 1950s now available on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive.  We discuss the merits of the films, the restoration, and all of the EXTRAS so that you can make an informed buying decision. First up is the women's prison drama, "Caged" (1950), starring Eleanor Parker, Agnes Moorehead, and Hope Em...

Send us Fan Mail 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 episod...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of two May Blu-ray releases.   We dive into the restoration and all of the extras on each release and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection. THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR (1948) tells the supernatural-tinged story of an orphan who finds a safe haven i...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce the six new Blu-rays releasing in July from the Warner Archive. MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-rays Warner Archive Store on Amazon Support the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate link Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I ma...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of three May Blu-ray releases.   We dive into the restoration and all of the extras on each release and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection. In "Queen Christina" (1933) Greta Garbo stars in one of her greatest roles, as the 17th-cent...

Send us Fan Mail SUPERMAN II: The Richard Donner Cut is one of the most interesting Home Entertainment stories in film history.  Released in 2006, this version of the movie captures the original vision director Dick Donner had for the second of his two Superman movies.  In part 2 of our Superman podcasts, we go into the origins of the "Richard Donner Cut" starting with the unauthorized s...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck provide background on the history of Looney Tunes releases on physical media, and their pivotal roles in bringing these classic short films to the home video market. They also talk about the importance of collectors and fans to the process of finding and funding both present and future preservation efforts...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce the six new Blu-rays releasing in June from the Warner Archive. Warner Archive Store on Amazon Support the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate link MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-rays Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I ma...

Send us Fan Mail SUPERMAN is one of the most revered superhero films of all time and is credited with launching the modern superhero film craze.   But it also has one of the most interesting and controversial behind-the-scenes stories in film history.   In this episode we are joined by three esteemed guests who worked with director Dick Donner on the "Superman: The Movie" restoration for...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of all five April 2023 Blu-ray releases plus the first two Blu-rays releasing in May.   We dive into the restoration and all of the extras on each release and share our insights into why these seven films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection. "Safe in Hell" is a 1931 Americ...