It Was A Sh*t Show

It Was A Sh*t Show
It Was A Sh*t Show Podcast

Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong.In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, and often dangerous productions. * New episodes on Wednesdays* Full video versions of Deep Dives can be seen on YouTube* Follow us on on social media @ItWasAShtShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 28 AUG

    Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) w/ Alan Seawright

    Making a sequel when there can be only one is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Highlander II: The Quickening, from the financial troubles ending production before finishing to the multiple versions of the final film. Special Guest: Alan Seawright (@alanseawright) from Cinema Therapy (@CinemaTherapyShow) Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 24 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Podcast Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:59 - Clint’s Closet04:59 - Highlander (1986)32:52 - Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) Sources: AV Club: https://bit.ly/3LvLcq1Cinefantastique: https://bit.ly/3zZWFvqFigmentfly: https://bit.ly/4fc7pa6HeyUGuys: https://bit.ly/3LxnJF1Money Into Light: https://bit.ly/4d4DPBKPress & Journal: https://bit.ly/4fcdHqiReddit: https://bit.ly/3YbusvKThe Telegraph: https://bit.ly/3zPZa3u Music: Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 39m
  2. 31 JUL

    Beverly Hills Cop(s)

    Motor mouthing your way into places is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Beverly Hills Cop movies, from the first one originally starring Sylvester Stallone, to the third film shutting down a month before production. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 18 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! Podcast Chapters: 00:00 - Intro02:01 - Beverly Hills Cop29:07 - Beverly Hills Cop II45:12 - Beverly Hills Cop III01:33:26 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F01:40:30 - Follow Ups! Sources: AFI: https://bit.ly/4cHvG62Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/3xB6W0oAV Club: https://bit.ly/45Qw9jWCollider: https://bit.ly/45SZRVvFilm School Rejects: https://bit.ly/4cm2PEuHigh Concept: Don Simpson and the Hollywood Culture of Excess: https://bit.ly/3zwV9kiLA Times: https://bit.ly/45RNFoahttps://bit.ly/4bDiYUSMartin Scorsese: A Biography: https://bit.ly/3VYY0vdMoney Into Light: https://bit.ly/4bvytOUNew York Times: https://bit.ly/3XLZo5Fhttps://bit.ly/4cP76jTPlayboy: https://bit.ly/3xEMN9QThe Rich Eisen Show: http://y2u.be/JPVwLjUq7IwRolling Stone: https://bit.ly/3VEkjEUScreenrant: https://bit.ly/4cy5JpSVariety: https://bit.ly/4cGK66ihttps://bit.ly/4cFVUG6Vulture: https://bit.ly/4eNKBgHWe Are Cult: https://bit.ly/3zqbzee Music: Harold Faltermeyer - Beverly Hills Cop OSTNile Rodgers - Beverly Hills Cop III OSTLorne Balfe - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F OSTRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #beverlyhillscop #eddiemurphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 51m
  3. 10 JUL

    Tombstone (1993)

    Making the Western Godfather is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Tombstone, from writer/director Kevin Jarre getting fired four weeks in, to Kurt Russell possibly ghost directing to finish the movie on time. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 20 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Podcast Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Tombstone (1993) 01:25:04 - Follow ups! Sources: Original Script: https://bit.ly/3R8x4pZEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V6kx7yhttps://bit.ly/3Kjz5MhHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3yzyLX2Old West: https://bit.ly/3KFTUBTSetting History Straight: https://bit.ly/4dZ66L6True West: https://bit.ly/4aJOUqshttps://bit.ly/3KlsLnjVal Kilmer Gallery: https://bit.ly/3VftJaX GQ: http://y2u.be/GGHXWF7LeZIhttp://y2u.be/m8vG9v8x8-wInside of You: http://y2u.be/RLjw4czibzQ Music: Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #tombstone #kurtrussell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m
  4. 29 MAY

    Planet of the Apes (2001)

    Making apes talk is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the 2001 version of Planet of the Apes, from the likes of James Cameron, Oliver Stone, and Peter Jackson all trying to remake it, to Tim Burton struggling with the time constraints. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 17 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Podcast Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:00 - Planet of the Apes (1968)14:53 - Planet of the Apes (2001)01:28:49 - Follow ups! Sources: Burton on Burton: https://bit.ly/44FjFeNComingSoon: https://bit.ly/3y2XgvlEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/44iqgLKEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3Qm8guqEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3WmkuGYThe Guardian: https://bit.ly/3QvMnsFLA Times: https://bit.ly/3UAmH09LA Times: https://bit.ly/3Uo3v4vPeter Jackson: A Film-maker’s Journey: https://amzn.to/44sRUppTales From Development Hell: https://bit.ly/3QuwqTwVariety: https://bit.ly/49VX6Dq GQ: http://y2u.be/UzsjMwYJNgI Music: George Andreas & Grant Kirkhope - DK RapRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #planetoftheapes #timburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 39m

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Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong.In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, and often dangerous productions. * New episodes on Wednesdays* Full video versions of Deep Dives can be seen on YouTube* Follow us on on social media @ItWasAShtShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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