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The ExtrasWarner Archive January Announcement: 6 Classic Films, A Hanna Barbera Series, PLUS Two Film CollectionsSend us a textThe 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-rayTHE NARROW MARGIN (1952) Blu-rayTHE VERDICT (1946) Blu-ray
2025-12-1250 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive November Announcement: Marx Bros, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Technicolor & TechniramaSend us a textSeven 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...
2025-10-1442 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive October 28th Release Announcement: Four Classic Films starring Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Barbara Stanwyck, and John GarfieldSend us a textGeorge 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...
2025-09-2526 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive October 14th Release Announcement: Curse of Frankenstein 4K PLUS 4 Classic Films and 4 Classic Film CollectionsSend us a textWarner 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...
2025-09-1837 min
The ExtrasHammer Horror Meets Warner Archive: The Curse of Frankenstein 4KSend us a textWe 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...
2025-08-2324 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive September Announcement: Four New Films, Classic Hanna-Barbera, & Three New Film CollectionsSend us a textGeorge 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...
2025-08-1634 min
The Extras6 Cinema Classics: The Warner Archive June Blu-raysSend us a textGeorge 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...
2025-08-1353 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive's Second 4K Triumph: George Feltenstein on "High Society"Send us a textWarner 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.Purchase links:HIGH SOCIETY (1956) 4K&Blu-ray Combo PackHIGH SOCIETY (1956) Blu-rayEPISODE DETAILS:• 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...
2025-07-281h 02
The ExtrasWarner Archive August Release Announcement: A New 4K, Classic Hanna-Barbera, plus Four Classic FilmsSend us a textGeorge 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...
2025-07-1959 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive July Release Announcement of 8 New Blu-raysSend us a textThe 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...
2025-06-1044 min
The Extras5 Warner Archive April Blu-ray Releases: Lili, Side Street, Springfield Rifle, Just Friends, Clean & SoberSend us a textGeorge 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...
2025-05-2935 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive June Release Announcement PLUS New 4-Film CollectionsSend us a textWarner 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...
2025-05-0547 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive March Blu-ray Reviews: Sadie McKee, Monogram Matinee V1, Hitman, Earth II, and Magilla GorillaSend us a textWarner 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...
2025-04-3037 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive May Release Announcement Part 2: Rhapsody In Blue & High Society 4KSend us a textWarner 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...
2025-04-0849 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive May Release Announcement Part 1: Two Older and Two Modern ClassicsSend us a textWarner Archive announces four exciting Blu-ray releases for May, ranging from 1930s classics to modern masterpieces, all meticulously remastered for optimal presentation.• Three Comrades (1938): Frank Borzage directs this pacifist film based on Erich Maria Remarque's novel, with screenplay contributions from F. Scott Fitzgerald• First remaster in 32 years showcases stunning new transfer from second generation elements after original negative was lost• Mystery Street (1950): Early John Sturges police procedural featuring Ricardo Montalban in a rare leading role that wasn't compromised by his ethnicity• Includes significant Boston location shooting including scenes at Harva...
2025-04-0520 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive Unveils Looney Tunes Collector's Vault PLUS Two January Blu-ray ReviewsSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins us to reveal the Warner Archive's exciting plans for the Looney Tunes Collector's Vault series and discuss their ongoing preservation efforts for classic animation and film.• Collector's Vault Volume 1 will feature 50 fully restored cartoons - double the content of previous collections• First disc contains 25 cartoons never before released in remastered form• Second disc includes 25 shorts previously only on DVD, now in HD• Warner's preservation team is actively working to resurrect the original Bugs Bunny Show from 1960-62• Both Pepe Le Pew and Speedy Gonzales will appea...
2025-03-2039 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive April Release Announcement PLUS a May Sneak PeekSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six April Blu-ray releases, PLUS he gives us a sneak peek about a potential May release. George includes background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Purchase links:CHEYENNE-The Complete Series (1957-1962) Blu-ray
2025-03-1123 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive March Release AnnouncementSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six March Blu-ray releases, PLUS he provides an update on why there were no February releases. George includes background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Purchase links:THE MAGILLA GORILLA SHOW: The C...
2025-02-1159 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive December Blu-ray Reviews PLUS a Recap of 2024Send us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast for our review of the Warner Archive’s six Blu-ray releases for December. We also provide a brief overview of THE SEARCHERS (1956) 4K release and what other reviewers are saying about the Warner Archive’s first 4K release. We wrap up our discussion with a look back at 2024, and what collectors can look forward to in 2025.Purchase links:MR. LUCKY (1943)NORA PRENTISS (1947)THE SPANISH MAIN (1945)THE TALL TARGET (1951)BLACK EYE (1974)A NIGHT FULL OF RAIN (1978)THE SEARCHERS (1956) 4K + Blu-r...
2025-01-0759 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive January Release Announcement PLUS a February Animation TreatSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six January Blu-ray releases, PLUS a highly anticipated February animation release. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Warner Archive Store on AmazonSupport the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate l...
2024-12-1033 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive December Release Announcement Plus EXCLUSIVE Details on The Searchers 4KSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six December Blu-ray releases, PLUS EXCLUSIVE details on THE SEARCHERS 4K and what it means for the future of the Warner Archive. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Purchase links:T...
2024-11-0544 min
The ExtrasWe Get Spooky with Three Warner Bros Horror ClassicsSend us a textWe get spooky in our Halloween special featuring the expertise of George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive, alongside the sharp insights of film historians and audio commentary contributors Dr. Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr. Ever wondered why Jack Warner, a known skeptic of horror, decided to produce some of the eeriest films of the 1930s and 40s? We unearth these mysteries and celebrate the restoration of iconic films "The Walking Dead" starring Boris Karloff and directed by Michael Curtis, "The Return of Dr. X" starring Humphrey Bogart and directed by Vincent...
2024-10-291h 03
The ExtrasWarner Archive August/Early Sept Blu-ray Reviews PLUS Is This The End of Looney Tunes Releases?Send us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to review the August and early September Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive. Plus, George answers if you should be worried about future Looney Tunes Blu-rays from the Warner Archive!Have you ever wondered what makes Scooby-Doo's adventures so timeless? We promise you'll uncover the secrets behind the spooky success of "Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost" and "Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders." Plus, we'll take a detour to the frosty terrains of "The Alaskans," where Roger Moore's stellar performance is matched only by the show's stunning...
2024-10-1044 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive November Release Announcement PLUS an EXCLUSIVE Looney Tunes Collector's Choice UpdateSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six November Blu-ray releases. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. PLUS, George provides an EXCLUSIVE Looney Tunes Collector's Choice update you don't want to miss! There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Pre-order:THE COMPLETE THIN MAN COLLECTION (1934-47)Looney Tunes Collectors Choice: V4 (BD)Looney Tunes Collectors Choice C...
2024-10-0245 min
The ExtrasWarner Archive October Release AnnouncementSend us a textGeorge Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce six October Blu-ray releases, including three highly-requested horror classics. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and more clarification on the extras that will be included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Purchase links are not yet available.The Extras Facebook page The Extras T...
2024-09-0335 min