
The Extras
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@TheExtrastv
Language:
English
Contact:
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Website:
http://theextras.tv/
Email:
tim@theextras.tv
Episodes
Warner Archive May Announcement: 7 Classic Films & Looney Tunes PLUS a Special Update
4/11/2026
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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 and new bonus features
• Follow Me Quietly as tight RKO noir with a new 4K scan and added crime shorts
• Possessed 1931 as peak pre-code MGM with Crawford and Gable chemistry and a rare negative sourced remaster
• It’s A Wise Child as a newly freed Marion Davies rarity finally coming to home video with shorts and cartoons
• The Late Show as a fan requested 1970s mystery comedy-drama upgrade with Carney and Tomlin
• Five Man Army as a spaghetti western with Dario Argento pedigree and a standout Ennio Morricone score
• Monogram Matinee Volume 3 as newly preserved Johnny Mack Brown westerns returning from obscurity
• Looney Tunes Cartoons on Blu-ray plus approval for Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 3
• Letty Linton restoration news and plans for a future Blu-ray release
Pre-order links for the classic films are not yet available.
Pre-order Looney Tunes Cartoons Blu-ray from Moviezyng and get 10% OFF: https://moviezyng.com/saxdn1
Amazon pre-order links:
Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series BLU-RAY:
Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series DVD
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As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:36:55
Details on HBOMax's Looney Tunes Cartoons Blu-ray PLUS an EXCLUSIVE Update on Looney Tune Collector's Vault
4/8/2026
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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 into a Warner Archive Blu-ray release. PLUS George shares an EXCLUSIVE update on Collector’s Vault Volume 3.
Pre-order Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series BLU-RAY on Moviezyng
Amazon pre-order links:
Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series BLU-RAY
Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series DVD
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:17:37
The Puppetoon Movie Director's Cut Blu-ray PLUS The Day The Earth Stood Still Screening
4/2/2026
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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 Puppetoon Movie Director's Cut Blu-ray
Also available from Amazon:
The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3 Limited Edition
The Day The Earth Stood Still Screening Event Info on Facebook
TICKETS to Screening LINK
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:26:42
Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol. 2 Celebration & Review
3/28/2026
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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.
Order your copy from Moviezyng
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Highlights:
• suppressed cartoons finally available to own on physical media
• why A Lad In His Lamp opens Disc One
• how 4K scans from original negatives change everything
• Disc One highlights including Daffy Duckaroo and black-and-white gems
• Tweety and Sylvester craft, plus why Friz Freleng deserves more credit
• oddball shorts and experimental art styles that expand the library beyond the box-cover stars
• Disc Two - familiar classics upgraded to high definition
• Road Runner cartoons as a masterclass in evolving design and direction
• context around controversial gags, reissues, and why credits got stripped
• Speedy Gonzales and Pepe Le Pew in modern conversations
• what it takes to get Volume 3 approved
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:58:06
Moviezyng & the Warner Archive 17th Anniversary Sale
3/23/2026
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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 Moviezyng is being rebuilt as a collector-first store for physical media. Blair explains how the new site improves search and browsing, how shipping and rewards change the real cost of buying, and updates us on street date delays.
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Moviezyng's Exclusive Warner Archive 17th Anniversary 4 for $54 Sale runs from March 23-31. Additional titles for just $13.50 each! Be sure to use Archive17 at checkout to get your discount. See the Moviezyng website for more details.
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:24:49
Warner Archive April Announcement: 7 Classic Films, a 4K Documentary, PLUS An Update on Last Summer
3/17/2026
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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 pre-Code prison drama with a new master and deep extras
• Crack Up as a tight RKO noir upgraded from a rough DVD era transfer
• King Richard And The Crusaders as a colorful CinemaScope remaster with Max Steiner score and bonus cartoons
• Monogram Matinee Volume Two as a preservation win for Louisiana and Song Of The Range with high-quality 4K scans
• Captain’s Courageous as an MGM classic rebuilt from preservation elements with standout Spencer Tracy performance
• Private Benjamin finally getting a proper widescreen HD presentation plus TV series episodes
• George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey arriving as a 4K HDR Dolby Vision combo pack
• Arrowsmith restored by the Library of Congress and The Film Foundation plus a Lux Radio Theater bonus
• Last Summer restoration hurdles including missing reels, version mismatches, and plans for release
For more details on the screening, visit the AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE website
There are no pre-order links yet, but we will post those on our Facebook page and in our different social media sites when those become available.
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:01:00:40
Bill Hunt Discusses Paramount/Warner Bros Merger PLUS WB's 2026 4K Slate
3/11/2026
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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.
Purchase BEN HUR 4K
Purchase EXCALIBER 4K
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Learn more about The Digital Bits Patreon
More purchase links:
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 4K
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 4K STEELBOOK
SPEED RACER 4K Steelbook
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:58:09
WHAT DO WE DO NOW? Paramount is Buying Warner Bros Discovery
3/5/2026
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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.
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:06:10
Warner Archive March Announcement: 5 Classic Films Starring Astaire & Rogers, Gable & Turner, Sheridan & Bogart, Bette Davis, Deborah Kerr PLUS Scooby-Doo!
2/13/2026
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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 scan restores RKO’s sound and sheen
• Honky Tonk’s rare surviving MGM negative and its glow-up
• Ann Sheridan’s star power and Bogart’s supporting spark in It All Came True
• The Man Who Came to Dinner’s full restoration and ensemble brilliance
• Tea and Sympathy’s coded themes and CinemaScope mono reality
• What’s inside the Bogart and Tennessee Williams collections
• Scooby’s All-Star Laff-A-Lympics finally complete in HD
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:01:11:25
How TCM Is Bringing Looney Tunes Back To Classic Movie Nights
1/29/2026
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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, TUBI, or MeTV Toons don't want to miss.
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
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 may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:22:04
Warner Archive February Announcement: The First Noir, Tarzan, a Technicolor, Hanna Barbera, Film Collections, PLUS A Look Ahead
1/20/2026
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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.
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Support the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate link
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:37:59
5 for 2025: Warner Archive Year in Review
1/13/2026
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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 CITY (1932) Blu-ray
BRIGHT LEAF (1950) Blu-ray
MONOGRAM MATINEE VOL. 1 (1949) Blu-ray
LEAN ON ME (1989) Blu-ray
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1921 Blu-ray
CHEYENNE 1957-62 Complete Series Blu-ray
Gabriel over the White House 1933 Blu-ray
INTRUDER IN THE DUST (1949) Blu-ray
SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) Blu-ray
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:01:03:34
Previewing Woody Woodpecker Golden Age Collection Blu-ray with Jerry Beck
1/6/2026
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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 by curation, overseas masters, and the rise of MeTV Toons. Along the way, you'll hear insights and stories on Woody Woodpecker history as only Jerry can provide.
Pre-order Woody Woodpecker And Friends: The Golden Age Collection Blu-ray
Purchase links:
Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Screwball Collection Blu-ray
Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection DVD
Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection Vol. 2 DVD
Paul Whiteman King of Jazz - The Criterion Collection Blu-ray
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:56:56
Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 Cartoons Announcement
12/25/2025
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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, but should be sometime in early 2026.
Check out our Facebook page for a full listing of the cartoons.
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:28:31
Warner Archive January Announcement: 6 Classic Films, A Hanna Barbera Series, PLUS Two Film Collections
12/12/2025
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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 Feltenstein of the Warner Archive provides all the details behind the restoration and the included extras.
Pre-order links:
RED DUST (1932) Blu-ray
THE NARROW MARGIN (1952) Blu-ray
THE VERDICT (1946) Blu-ray
MANPOWER (1941) Blu-ray
BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON (1953) Blu-ray
FOR THE FIRST TIME (1959) Blu-ray
THE NEW FRED AND BARNEY SHOW (1979)-The Complete Series Blu-ray
James Stewart 4 Film Collection Blu-ray
Robert Taylor 4 Film Collection Blu-ray
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:51:06
Tom and Jerry The Golden Era Anthology Release Podcast
12/2/2025
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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 Archive also addresses fan questions with a deep-dive into the restoration process.
Purchase TOM & JERRY THE GOLDEN ERA ANTHOLOGY BLU-RAY
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:01:06:27
TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz On Baseball, TCM’s Legacy, And The Future Of Classic Film
11/27/2025
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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 perfect podcast for the holidays, as we ruminate on family, nostalgia, and the importance of movies.
Links:
TCM Website
The Plot Thickens: Cleopatra Podcast
Talking Pictures Podcast
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:50:03
Warner Archive December Announcement: 5 Classic Films and 2 Hanna-Barbera Shows
11/13/2025
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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 link: Touche Turtle and Dum Dum: The Complete Series Blu-ray
Pre‑order link for Tom & Jerry Golden Era Anthology Collection Blu-ray
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:32:52
Animation Reviews & Updates with Clips: Huckleberry Hound, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum, and Looney Tunes Collector's Vault
11/7/2025
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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a review of Huckleberry Hound: The Complete Series Blu‑ray. We discuss why it’s a landmark restoration, how the team rebuilt the original Kellogg’s‑era broadcast experience, and play clips to remind you of the fun of this show. We also cover the Touche Turtle and Dum Dum Complete Series Blu-ray, then share big updates on Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol. 2. This is an episode animation fans don't want to miss.
Purchase Links: Huckleberry Hound: The Complete Series Blu-ray
Touche Turtle and Dum Dum: The Complete Series Blu-ray
Pre‑order link for Tom & Jerry Golden Era Anthology Collection Blu-ray
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Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group
Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:48:51
Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K
10/27/2025
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Steve Rogers and Mark Stanborough of Hammer Films tell us about the resurgence of physical media releases from Hammer this year, along with an update on the new ownership and the new company priorities.
We then detail how The Curse of Frankenstein became a definitive 4K release, along with the Warner Archive, pairing archival rigor with fan-first features. You will hear about the restoration process, the new optional 5.1 audio, and the entertaining new extras included in the various Deluxe UK and US releases. This is a podcast horror and specifically Hammer Horror fans don't want to miss.
US Curse of Frankenstein 4K Purchase link
Get information on the DELUXE UK Edition at the Hammer Films Website
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As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance.
Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Duration:00:57:07