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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 documentary and other extras, and a live theater event that brings classic sci-fi and Puppetoons back to the big screen. 

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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 and remaster details, and we all share our reviews and highlights. And stick around as George previews if we will be getting a volume 3. 

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• suppressed cartoons finally available to own on physical media 
• why A Lad In His...

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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 Blair provides all the details you need to know to shop the over 600 titles that will be available.  Blair also explains how Moviezyng is being rebuilt as a collector-first store for physical media. Blair explains how the new site improves search and browsing, how shipping and rewards change the real cost of buying, and updates us o...

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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-won restoration update on Last Summer and why preservation work often takes years longer than anyone wants.
• 20,000 Years In Sing Sing as a pre-Code prison drama with a new master and deep extras
• Crack Up as a tight RKO noir upgraded from a rough DVD era transfer
• King Richard...

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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 Warner Bros' entire 2026 4K slate, their boutique licensing partners, and why there is an urgency to keep buying physical media.
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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 obsessed" about physical media.

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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, Bogart’s pre-stardom turns, and Minnelli’s delicate craft.

• Why The Gay Divorcee matters to the Astaire and Rogers legacy
• How a 4K nitrate scan restores RKO’s sound and sheen
• Honky Tonk’s rare surviving MGM negative and its glow-up
• Ann Sheridan’s star power and Bogart’s support...

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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 Library. We also provide updates how this impacts the airing of Looney Tunes on TUBI and MeTV. This is an episode that subscribers of TCM, TUBI, or MeTV Toons don't want to miss.

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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

THE BEAST OF THE CITY (1932) Blu-ray

BRIGHT LEAF (1950) Blu-ray

MONOGRAM MATINEE VOL. 1 (1949) Blu-ray
LEAN ON ME (1989) Blu-ray
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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.

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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.
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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.

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RED DUST (1932) Blu-ray

THE NARROW MARGIN (1952) Blu-ray

THE VERDICT (1946) Blu-ray

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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.

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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. 
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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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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

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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 the Touche Turtle and Dum Dum Complete Series Blu-ray, then share big updates on Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol...

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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...

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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 sou...

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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 abou...

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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 (1...

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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...

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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-di...

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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 scans of preservation elements
• The Beggar's Opera (1953): Technicolor British film starring Laurence Olivier in a singing role, based on a 1728 operetta that later inspired Brecht's "Threepenny Opera"
• Black Samson...

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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 vibrant Technicolor musical with restored color that eliminates previous transfer issues
• The Enchanted Cottage (1945) tells the story of a disfigured war veteran and plain young woman whose love transforms how th...

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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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• VistaVision's horizontal filming process presented unique challenges for scanning and restoration
• Original film negatives were scanned using specialized Director scanners adapted specifically for horizontal use
• Audio restoration utilized original six-track pre-recordings to create authentic multi-channel sound
• Finding and preservi...

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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) introducing Mario Lanza alongside Catherine Grayson in a Technicolor musical about classical music
• "Intruder in the Dust" (1949) addressing racism and lynching in the South with Juano Hernandez in a powerful social drama
• "Seven Women" (1966), John Ford's f...

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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" introduced the world to Daffy Duck and marked the beginning of Warner's irreverent cartoon style
• Daffy Duck cartoons like "Birth of a Notion" showcase the character at his screwiest, paired with a terrifying Peter Lorre caricature
• Warner B...

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Animation historian Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive officially "open the vault" in this broad review of disc one of the recently released Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 1. Our far-ranging discussion includes a history of the last 35 years of Looney Tunes restoration, debunking of some restoration myths, select reviews, and Jerry's shocking "cartoons in a porno theater" story. When Jerry and George talk animation, you know it's going to be fun, informative, and always full of a few surprises. Looney Tunes super-fans, this is one podcast you don't want to...

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Producer and author Michael Stradford (Black to the Movies) and George Feltenstein of Warner Bros. join the podcast for a fun discussion of director Gordon Parks Jr.'s, THREE THE HARD WAY ('74), starring Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, and Jim Kelly in their first and only team-up for a film.  We also talk about three other Blaxploitation classics of the 1970s: HITMAN ('72) starring Bernie Casey & Pam Grier, BLACK EYE ('74) starring Fred Williamson, Rosemary Forsyth, and Teresa Graves, and BLACK BELT JONES('74) starring Jim Kelly and Gloria Hendry. Our far-ranging discussion c...

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The Warner Archive Collection announces an eclectic lineup of eight Blu-ray releases coming in July, spanning multiple decades and genres with restorations from original camera negatives.

• William Conrad's "Brainstorm" (1965) starring Jeff Hunter in a psychological thriller with a new 4K scan
• Michael Curtiz's "Brightleaf" (1950) with Gary Cooper and Lauren Bacall as tobacco barons in the 1890s
• Vincent Minnelli's "The Cobweb" (1955), a controversial mental institution drama with Richard Widmark and Lauren Bacall
• "Knights of the Round Table" (1953), MGM's first CinemaScope production with Robert Taylor and Ava Gardner
• "Melinda" (1972), an African...

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George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive joins host Tim Millard to discuss the remarkable restoration and reconstruction of the 1945 film "Rhapsody in Blue," now available on Blu-ray in its complete 161-minute version for the first time in 80 years.

• Warner Bros.' restoration team combined original camera negative footage with a composite fine-grain master to reconstruct the complete film as director Irving Rapper intended
• The rediscovered 5-minute Porgy and Bess sequence featuring Anne Brown's full performance of "Summertime" replaces the truncated 1:45 version shown in theaters
• The Warner Brothers Studio Orchestra deserv...

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George Feltenstein joins Tim Millard to review the Warner Archive's April Blu-ray releases, a diverse collection spanning from 1950s classics to 2000s comedies that have been restored with stunning new transfers and special features.

• Leslie Caron and Mel Ferrer star in "Lily" (1953), a Technicolor gem restored from original 3-strip negatives 
• Despite studio doubts, "Lily" became a massive success that was later reissued theatrically instead of going to television
• "Side Street" (1950) features rare on-location New York City filming with Farley Granger and Cathy O'Donnell
• Anthony Mann's noir thriller uses the city...

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Tim Millard and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive delve into the fantastic new Blu-ray releases of three diverse classics spanning silent film, television westerns, and animated cartoons.

• The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), a silent film that launched Rudolph Valentino's career, underwent a three-year restoration process
• Warner Bros. worked closely with film preservationists Kevin Brownlow and Patrick Stanberry to accurately recreate the film's original tints and tones
• Cheyenne (1955-1962), television's first hour-long western, now available as a complete series with all 107 episodes scanned in 4K from original camera negati...

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Warner Archive announces six spectacular Blu-ray releases for June, along with new value-priced four-film collections and the Looney Tunes Collectors Vault Vol. 1. George Feltenstein shares details about each release, including the meticulous 4K restorations from original camera negatives that bring these classics to life like never before.

• Four-film collections featuring Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, and Elizabeth Taylor are coming in June, with 24 collections planned overall
• High Society 4K street date moved to June 10th to ensure "magnificent" presentation with Dolby Atmos and original mono tracks
• Looney Tunes Collectors Vault Vol. 1...

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Warner Archive's March Blu-ray releases span nine decades of entertainment history, from a 1934 Joan Crawford classic to 1970s action films and beloved Hanna-Barbera animation. Tim Millard and George Feltenstein discuss the restoration process and cultural significance of these diverse titles.

• Sadie McKee (1934) showcases Joan Crawford's evolution as an actress in a restored version that looks spectacular despite being over 90 years old
• Monogram Matinee Volume 1 features three entertaining B-movies from 1949 that have been virtually impossible to see for decades
• Earth 2 (1971) receives a gorgeous 4K scan that reveals additional footage from its li...

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Now available for Amazon pre-order: Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 1

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck introduce the Looney Tunes Collector's Vault, Volume 1, featuring 50 beautifully restored in High Definition classic cartoons across two discs. Hear directly from the two men who curated this collection about what makes this new Blu-ray series of cartoons for collectors the logical next step in their ongoing attempts to bring all of the Looney Tunes cartoons to HD.

• Evolution from single-disc Collector's Choice to the two-disc Collector's Vault format, of...

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Scott McGee, Senior Director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies, previews the upcoming TCM Classic Film Festival and its theme, "Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds in Film," taking place April 24-27 in Hollywood.

• Opening night features a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire Strikes Back" with George Lucas making his first TCM Festival appearance
• The festival includes sub-themes like "Pigments of Imagination" (fantasy films with animation), "Future Shock" (time travel films), and "Far, Far Away" (films set beyond Earth)
• Special guests include Michelle Pfeiffer receiving the handprint-footprint ceremony, with screen...

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Eddie Muller, host of Noir Alley on TCM, discusses his fully revised book "Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir," which profiles noir actresses both at the height of their fame and decades later as they reflected on their lives after Hollywood. He shares the fascinating journey of interviewing these women, gaining their trust, and documenting their remarkable stories of resilience as they navigated life after the spotlight faded.

• Actresses profiled include Jane Greer, Ann Savage, Audrey Totter, Marie Windsor, Coleen Gray, & Evelyn Keyes
• Added profiles include Claire Trev...

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Warner Archive's May releases feature two significant musical films: a restored pre-release version of "Rhapsody in Blue" with 13 additional minutes only shown to WWII soldiers, and the long-awaited 4K release of "High Society" featuring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Grace Kelly.

• "Rhapsody in Blue" restoration includes footage cut before 1945 theatrical release
• Film features people who knew Gershwin playing themselves including Oscar Levant and Al Jolson
• Restored Porgy and Bess sequence with original Broadway actress Anne Brown expanded from 90 seconds to 4-5 minutes
• Includes 10+ minute overture created for original theatric...