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Scott McGee is TCM's Senior Director of Original Productions and co-programmer of the TCM Classic Film Festival. He joins the podcast to talk about the 30th anniversary of TCM and how the network is celebrating this milestone event through short documentary videos and on-air programming. He also previews the 15th TCM Classic Film Festival. This year's theme is "Most

Animation historians Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive join the podcast to discuss the LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 3 Blu-ray, which released on March 10, 2024. We talk about the selection process, discuss a few key restorations, and preview some of the 25 cartoons to give you an idea of what you can expect. Cartoons discussed in detail in the podcast

This Warner Archive 15th Anniversary BONUS episode is chocked full of listener calls of appreciation for George Feltenstein and the Warner Archive. Each story shared in this episode is a thread in the rich tapestry of our collective film heritage—a heritage that Warner Archive has been meticulously weaving for 15 years, bringing joy, inspiration, and a sense of community to movie

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a brief update to the Warner Archive April release schedule. Three films - 'Friendly Persuasion,' 'The Nun's Story,' and 'You're a Big Boy Now' are now moving from April 30th to a May 14th release. The other three titles - 'The Mask of Fu Manchu,' "The Rain People,' and the 'Sc

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Warner Archive. George retraces the early history and honors several Warner Bros executives who initiated the concept and development of WAC. He recalls the launch event on March 23, 2009 with Debbie Reynolds. And he shares his gratitude for the devoted fans who have championed Warner Archive&apos

Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's six April Blu-ray releases, ranging from a long-requested 1932 pre-code horror film to a 2019 animated film. George provides background on each film, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. And for Hanna

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a fun-filled look at the Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 Blu-ray collection and a full review of what it has to offer HB fans. Prepare to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey, celebrating iconic characters and discussing how these films were ingeniously reintroduced to capture hearts across new generations. We're not just retracing animat

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review six films from the 1990s to 2000 that released for the first time on Blu-ray. We start with the animated "Rover Dangerfield," (1991) where Rodney Dangerfield's hallmark humor is impeccably tailored to tickle the funny bones of both kids and adults alike. Next we review the first film released by MTV

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's late March Blu-ray releases. George provides background on each film or TV series, the remaster, and all of the extras that are 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

Celebrate a century of cinematic splendor with us as film historian Steven C. Smith and fashion expert Kimberly Truhler peel back the curtain on Columbia Pictures' illustrious history. From Harry Cohn's strategic cunning to the studio's transformation under the guiding hand of Frank Capra, this episode promises a treasure trove of insider knowledge. We'll reflec