The Extras
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.
Episodes
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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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.
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RHAPSODY IN BLUE (1945) [EXTENDED PRE-RELEASE VERSION] Blu-ray
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...
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 20...
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 provi...
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...
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 r...
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.
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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 ...
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 fe...
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
• B...
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 Powe...
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 colo...
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: "...
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 rele...
George Feltenstein joins host Tim Millard to announce the September Blu-ray releases from Warner Archive. The lineup includes five films from various eras, all receiving meticulous 4K restorations that dramatically improve their visual and audio quality.
• Beast of the City (1932): Jean Harlow's breakout film as a leading lady, an MGM attempt at Warner-style gangster pictures, with a new master from 4K s...
George Feltenstein joins Tim Millard to discuss the Warner Archive's June Blu-ray releases, spanning from 1938 to 1961 and featuring newly restored classics across multiple genres.
• The Citadel (1938) stars Robert Donat as a doctor whose idealism is tested when he moves from a Welsh mining town to wealthy London practice
• A Date with Judy (1948) showcases Jane Powell and Elizabeth Taylor in a vibra...
Warner Archive's George Feltenstein discusses the stunning new 4K UHD and Blu-ray restoration of MGM's 1956 musical "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra with Louis Armstrong.
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HIGH SOCIETY (1956) 4K&Blu-ray Combo Pack
EPISODE DETAILS:
• VistaVision's horizontal filming process presented unique challenges for sca...
George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's August releases, featuring a diverse lineup including classic dramas, a Technicolor musical, a John Ford film, a 4K crime thriller, and a complete Hanna-Barbera series.
• "The Hard Way" (1943) starring Ida Lupino in possibly her finest performance as a driven woman advancing her sister's career
• "That Midnight Kiss" (1949) in...
We continue our deep dive into the Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 1 Blu-ray with animation historian Jerry Beck and Warner Archive's George Feltenstein, exploring the treasures of Disc 2 and the evolution of iconic characters.
• Disc 2 features beloved characters and fan favorites, contrasting with Disc 1's more collector-focused rarities
• The 1937 "Porky's Duck Hunt"...
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