The Extras

Tim Millard
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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.

  1. Previewing Woody Woodpecker Golden Age Collection Blu-ray with Jerry Beck

    2H AGO

    Previewing Woody Woodpecker Golden Age Collection Blu-ray with Jerry Beck

    Send us a text 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-rayThe Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel 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
  2. Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 Cartoons Announcement

    12/25/2025

    Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 Cartoons Announcement

    Send us a text 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. The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel 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
  3. Warner Archive January Announcement: 6 Classic Films, A Hanna Barbera Series, PLUS Two Film Collections

    12/12/2025

    Warner Archive January Announcement: 6 Classic Films, A Hanna Barbera Series, PLUS Two Film Collections

    Send us a text 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-rayRobert Taylor 4 Film Collection Blu-ray The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel 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

    51 min
  4. UNCUT & UNCENSORED: Celebrating Tom and Jerry The Golden Era Anthology Blu-ray

    12/02/2025

    UNCUT & UNCENSORED: Celebrating Tom and Jerry The Golden Era Anthology Blu-ray

    Send us a text 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 The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel 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

    1h 6m
  5. TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz On Baseball, TCM’s Legacy, And The Future Of Classic Film

    11/27/2025

    TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz On Baseball, TCM’s Legacy, And The Future Of Classic Film

    Send us a text 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 The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel 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

    50 min
  6. Warner Archive December Announcement: 5 Classic Films and 2 Hanna-Barbera Shows

    11/13/2025

    Warner Archive December Announcement: 5 Classic Films and 2 Hanna-Barbera Shows

    Send us a text 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 links: SAN ANTONIO Blu-ray INTERRUPTED MELODY Blu-ray I LOVE MELVIN Blu-ray ON BORROWED TIME Blu-ray THE VALLEY OF DECISION Blu-ray WALLY GATOR (1962-63) Blu-ray LIPPY THE LION AND HARDY HAR HAR (1962-63) 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 TV YouTube Channel 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

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

    11/07/2025

    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 TV YouTube Channel 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

    48 min
  8. Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K

    10/27/2025

    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 TV YouTube Channel 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

    58 min
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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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  • Creator
    Tim Millard
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Otaku Media, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Extras

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