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• The Story Behind Restoring The Searchers 4K

  Send us a textWarner Brothers restoration experts Miles Del Hoyo and George Feltenstein take us behind the scenes of the stunning 4K restoration of John Ford's classic western The Searchers, revealing the technical wizardry that brought new life to this cinematic masterpiece.• Technical breakdown of the scanning process for VistaVision film at extraordinary 10K resolution• Challenges of restoring proper colors from a faded negative, especially fixing the sky from yellow to proper blue• How the team stitched together split 8-perf frames to create seamless images• Frame-by-frame corrections of technical errors present in the original negative• Audio restoration process maintaining the original mono sound while enhancing clarity• Quality assurance process involving multiple stages of review and Film Foundation approval• Preview that more 4K releases from Warner Archive will be announced in the coming monthIf you haven't yet purchased your copy of The Searchers on 4K or Blu-ray, I highly encourage you to do so. The 4K combo pack includes the remastered Blu-ray with all extras. Please vote for The Searchers in the MediaPlay Home Entertainment Awards before March 31st for Best Restoration and Best Audio and Visual Quality categories.Link to VOTE in the MediaPlay Home Ent Awards  Be sure to vote by March 31st.Purchase links:The Searchers 4K + Blu-rayThe Searchers Remastered Blu-rayThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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. [email protected]

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• Warner Archive Unveils Looney Tunes Collector's Vault PLUS Two January Blu-ray Reviews

  Send 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 appear in the new collection• Complete cartoon list will be announced in a month or so• Review of Gabriel Over the White House (1933) - a politically prescient drama with Walter Huston• Review of Last Stand at Sabre River (1997) - Tom Selleck stars in this TNT Western based on Elmore Leonard's novelPurchase Links:Pre-order THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE Blu-rayGABRIEL OVER THE WHITE HOUSE (1933) Blu-rayLAST STAND AT SABER RIVER (1997) Blu-raySupport for these releases ensures Warner will continue preserving and releasing more classic animation and films from their vast library.REVIEW - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE with Tim Millard, host of The Extras Podcast. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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. [email protected]

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• Warner Archive April Release Announcement PLUS a May Sneak Peek

  Send 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-rayREVIEW - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE with Tim Millard, host of The Extras Podcast. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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. [email protected]

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• Revisiting Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles and Daffy Duck's Quackbusters

  Send us a textAnimation historian Jerry Beck and Warner Archive's George Feltenstein continue our animation discussion. Together, they take listeners on a nostalgic journey back to the 1960s with the TV series "Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles." Jerry Beck reveals how this series captured the zeitgeist of its time and paved the way for iconic animated shows like "Josie and the Pussycats" and "The Archies." And George Feltenstein shares the painstaking efforts behind restoring these cartoons for Blu-ray.Next, we explore the revival of Warner Bros. animation history with George Feltenstein and Jerry Beck with the 1988 film "Daffy Duck's Quackbusters." With insight into Greg Ford's pivotal role in bringing the Looney Tunes characters to a new generation, the conversation highlights Ford's shift from historian to creator. Learn about the making of memorable works like "Night of the Living Duck" and "The Duxorcist," and the impact of animation compilations like "Bugs Bunny Superstar." Celebrate the enduring legacy of these cartoons and the excitement of their Blu-ray release, featuring fan-favorites such as "Blooper Bunny" and "Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers."Purchase links:FRANKENSTEIN JR. AND THE IMPOSSIBLES Blu-rayDAFFY DUCK’S QUACKBUSTERS Blu-rayREVIEW - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE with Tim Millard, host of The Extras Podcast. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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. [email protected]

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• Restoring a Cinematic Legacy: Tom and Jerry The Complete CinemaScope Collection Blu-ray

  Send us a textJoin animation historian Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive as they unfold the rich tapestry behind the Tom and Jerry CinemaScope Collection. Discover the revolutionary role of CinemaScope in the 1950s and how it breathed life into MGM studios amidst turbulent times. We promise you'll gain an understanding of how these iconic cartoons were meticulously restored, leveraging modern technology while preserving their original charm. Celebrate the 85th anniversary of Tom and Jerry by traversing their cinematic universe. Relish fan-favorite episodes like "Pet Peeve," "Touche, Pussycat," and "The Flying Sorceress," and appreciate their timeless appeal and artistic brilliance. Whether you're an animation aficionado or a nostalgic fan, prepare for an enlightening journey that cherishes the legacy of these beloved characters. Purchase: TOM AND JERRY: The Complete CinemaScope Collection (1954-1958) BLU-RAYREVIEW - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE with Tim Millard, host of The Extras Podcast. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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. [email protected]

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