The Extras

Tim Millard

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.

  1. Animation Reviews & Updates with Clips: Huckleberry Hound, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum, and Looney Tunes Collector's Vault

    NOV 7

    Animation Reviews & Updates with Clips: Huckleberry Hound, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum, and Looney Tunes Collector's Vault

    Send us a text Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases. 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 The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    49 min
  2. Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K

    OCT 27

    Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K

    Send us a text Steve Rogers and Mark Stanborough of Hammer Films join host Tim Millard and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive, to 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 The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    57 min
  3. Warner Archive November Announcement: Marx Bros, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Technicolor & Technirama

    OCT 14

    Warner Archive November Announcement: Marx Bros, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Technicolor & Technirama

    Send us a text Seven new Blu-rays land for November with new 4K restorations that fix past audio issues, honor original aspect ratios, and bring back theatrical context with shorts and radio plays. We also unveil three film collections for Gene Kelly, Doris Day, and James Cagney. • Marx Bros At the Circus with era-accurate shorts and trailer • Powell and Loy’s I Love You Again with a Lux Radio Theater adaptation • Bette Davis’s underrated comedy It’s Love I’m After in a fresh 4K scan • Errol Flynn’s Silver River with corrected sound and matched cartoons • Davis and Cagney’s The Bride Came C.O.D. plus Warner Night at the Movies • Technicolor showcase The Iron Mistress and Alan Ladd’s studio shift • The Miracle restored Technirama from a 6K scan  • Why film collections exist and how to use them to start or gift libraries Pre-order links are only available for the film collections:  JAMES CAGNEY COLLECTION BLU-RAY GENE KELLY COLLECTION BLU-RAY DORIS DAY COLLECTION BLU-RAY The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    43 min
  4. Warner Archive October 28th Release Announcement: Four Classic Films starring Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Barbara Stanwyck, and John Garfield

    SEP 25

    Warner Archive October 28th Release Announcement: Four Classic Films starring Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Barbara Stanwyck, and John Garfield

    Send us a text George Feltenstein joins us to discuss four classic films releasing on Blu-ray from Warner Archive on October 28th, following the previously announced October 14th releases. These restorations showcase Warner Archive's commitment to preserving cinema history with pristine 4K scans from original negative elements whenever possible. • Manhattan Melodrama (1934) - The first on-screen pairing of William Powell and Myrna Loy, with Clark Gable, restored from preservation elements with rare Ted Healy and His Stooges shorts as extras • Out of the Fog (1941) - John Garfield and Ida Lupino star in this pre-WWII drama about fascism, featuring a 4K scan from original camera negative • The Mad Miss Manton (1938) - Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda's first pairing in this screwball comedy from RKO, beautifully restored from the camera negative • The Master of Ballantrae (1953) - Errol Flynn's final Warner Bros. swashbuckler, shot in stunning Technicolor by Jack Cardiff on location in England and Scotland • All releases include period-appropriate cartoon shorts and theatrical trailers when available • Warner Archive continues to prioritize physical media, offering film collectors pristine versions of classic cinema Look for pre-order information on our Facebook page and in the Warner Archive Facebook group. The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    27 min
  5. Warner Archive October 14th Release Announcement: Curse of Frankenstein 4K PLUS 4 Classic Films and 4 Classic Film Collections

    SEP 18

    Warner Archive October 14th Release Announcement: Curse of Frankenstein 4K PLUS 4 Classic Films and 4 Classic Film Collections

    Send us a text Warner Archive announces their packed October 14th Blu-ray release slate featuring meticulously restored classics and horror titles. George Feltenstein returns to share details about five key releases that showcase Warner's commitment to film preservation. • Curse of Frankenstein arrives in both 4K and Blu-ray editions with unprecedented special features • A Summer Place (1959) features restored color from the original camera negative, correcting yellow layer collapse issues • Lovely to Look At (1952) presents Jerome Kern's music in a Technicolor MGM musical starring Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel • Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) makes its home video debut, jumping from VHS straight to Blu-ray • The Racket (1951) showcases Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan in a film noir with commentary by Eddie Muller • Four new multi-film collections featuring Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and horror classics offer great value for collectors Amazon pre-order purchase links are already available: A SUMMER PLACE LOVELY TO LOOK AT  THE RACKET  RAFFERTY AND THE GOLD DUST TWINS THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN 4K THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN BLU-RAY JOAN CRAWFORD 4-Film Collection (Blu-ray) Bette Davis 4-Film Collection (Blu-ray) Judy Garland 6-Film Collection (Blu-ray Hollywood Legends Of Horror (Blu-ray) 6-Film Collection (Blu-ray) Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    38 min
  6. Announcing the TOM & JERRY GOLDEN ERA ANTHOLOGY Blu-ray

    SEP 9

    Announcing the TOM & JERRY GOLDEN ERA ANTHOLOGY Blu-ray

    Send us a text Warner Archive announces the release of all 114 Tom and Jerry animated shorts produced by Hanna-Barbera at MGM between 1940-1958, completely uncut and uncensored in a definitive collection coming December 9th. • Comprehensive six-disc Blu-ray collection from Warner Archive features the entire Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry library in chronological order • Special features include two new documentaries: "Animal Hijinx: The Friends and Foes of Tom" and "Lady of the House: The Story of Mammy Two Shoes" • The set includes 20 audio commentaries, HD excerpts from "Anchors Aweigh" and "Dangerous When Wet," and a 28-page booklet • DVD version will be available at select retailers while the deluxe Blu-ray set will be available from online retailers carrying Warner Archive products • George Feltenstein and Jerry Beck discuss the importance of presenting these cartoons uncensored as they were originally created for theatrical release • This release corrects issues from previous attempts, including the canceled Golden Collection Volume 2 from 2013 • The cartoons have been restored using the best available elements despite the original negatives being lost in a 1978 fire Pre‑order link for Tom & Jerry Golden Era Anthology Collection Blu-ray The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    29 min
  7. Hammer Horror Meets Warner Archive: The Curse of Frankenstein 4K

    AUG 23

    Hammer Horror Meets Warner Archive: The Curse of Frankenstein 4K

    Send us a text We announce a special collaborative 4K UHD release of "The Curse of Frankenstein" from Warner Archive and Hammer Films, coming October 14th. This landmark partnership brings together both companies' archival resources to create the definitive presentation of this horror classic that established Hammer as a leading force in the genre. • Warner Archive and Hammer Films partnering on a deluxe release of The Curse of Frankenstein • 4K UHD edition ($34.99) includes three aspect ratios: 1.66, 1.85, and open matte 1.37 • Comprehensive special features including new commentaries and a nostalgic Super 8mm abridgment • Separate three-disc Blu-ray edition also available ($29.99) with extensive bonus content • Original mono audio preserved with new Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound options Pre-orders are not yet available. CORRECTION: There is NO ATMOS.  The original information George was told was incorrect.  The graphic in the video is correct and is listed below: Audio Specs: Original Theatrical DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono and NEW DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround formats. The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter 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

    25 min
5
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69 Ratings

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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.

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