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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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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
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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
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1921 Blu-ray
CHEYENNE 1957-62 Complete Series Blu-ray
Gabriel over the White House 1933 Blu-ray
INTRUDER IN THE DUST (1949) Blu-ray
SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) 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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Purchase links:
Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Screwball Collection Blu-ray 
Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection DVD
Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection Vol. 2 DVD
Paul Whiteman King of Jazz - The Criterion Collection Blu-ray
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
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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.
Pre-orders are not yet available, but should be sometime in early 2026.
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The Extras Facebook page
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The Extras Twitter
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Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.
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]