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222 episodes
PREVIEW of the 2026 TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL with Scott McGee
Scott McGee of TCM joins the podcast for a preview of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival. We discuss the theme of this year's festival, THE WORLD COMES TO HOLLYWOOD, and review some of the WORLD PREMIERE RESTORATION screenings. Scot...
MovieZyng's April 10% OFF PRE-ORDER SALE Details
Moviezyng is running a 10% OFF PRE-ORDERS SALE during the month of April. Blair Zykan of Allied Vaughn Entertainment provides all of the details PLUS how to get another 10% discount by using their REWARDS points.Link to
Warner Archive May Announcement: 7 Classic Films & Looney Tunes PLUS a Special Update
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 Crawfor...
Details on HBOMax's Looney Tunes Cartoons Blu-ray PLUS an EXCLUSIVE Update on Looney Tune Collector's Vault
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...
The Puppetoon Movie Director's Cut Blu-ray PLUS The Day The Earth Stood Still Screening
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 do...
Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol. 2 Celebration & Review
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 ...
Moviezyng & the Warner Archive 17th Anniversary Sale
Sale starts 12 pm Central Time (US), March 23rd. 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 Bl...
Warner Archive April Announcement: 7 Classic Films, a 4K Documentary, PLUS An Update on Last Summer
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-w...
Bill Hunt Discusses Paramount/Warner Bros Merger PLUS WB's 2026 4K Slate
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 Wa...
WHAT DO WE DO NOW? Paramount is Buying Warner Bros Discovery
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 obses...
Warner Archive March Announcement: 5 Classic Films Starring Astaire & Rogers, Gable & Turner, Sheridan & Bogart, Bette Davis, Deborah Kerr PLUS Scooby-Doo!
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, Bo...
How TCM Is Bringing Looney Tunes Back To Classic Movie Nights
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 Librar...
Warner Archive February Announcement: The First Noir, Tarzan, a Technicolor, Hanna Barbera, Film Collections, PLUS A Look Ahead
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 r...
5 for 2025: Warner Archive Year in Review
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...
Previewing Woody Woodpecker Golden Age Collection Blu-ray with Jerry Beck
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 f...
Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 Cartoons Announcement
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 restoratio...
Warner Archive January Announcement: 6 Classic Films, A Hanna Barbera Series, PLUS Two Film Collections
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 anticipate...
UNCUT & UNCENSORED: Celebrating Tom and Jerry The Golden Era Anthology Blu-ray
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-lo...
TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz On Baseball, TCM’s Legacy, And The Future Of Classic Film
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 th...
Warner Archive December Announcement: 5 Classic Films and 2 Hanna-Barbera Shows
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:...
Animation Reviews & Updates with Clips: Huckleberry Hound, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum, and Looney Tunes Collector's Vault
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 ...
Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K
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 an...
Warner Archive November Announcement: Marx Bros, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Technicolor & Technirama
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 D...
Warner Archive October 28th Release Announcement: Four Classic Films starring Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Barbara Stanwyck, and John Garfield
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 ...
Warner Archive October 14th Release Announcement: Curse of Frankenstein 4K PLUS 4 Classic Films and 4 Classic Film Collections
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 p...
