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• DARK CITY DAMES with TCM's Eddie Muller, Host of Noir Alley

  Send us a textEddie 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 Trevor, Rhonda Fleming, Joan Bennett, Ruth Roman, Gail Russell, and more...You can find "Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir" at booksellers beginning April 8th, with the first official book signing at the TCM Film Festival on April 24-27.Purchase Links: Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition)Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition)Eddie Muller's Noir Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the World of Film Noir 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 May Release Announcement Part 2: Rhapsody In Blue & High Society 4K

  Send 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 theatrical screenings• "High Society" arrives in 4K from VistaVision negative with Dolby Atmos and original mono audio options• Cole Porter wrote original songs for the film including "True Love," which became a platinum record for Grace Kelly• This was Grace Kelly's final Hollywood film before becoming Princess of Monaco• VistaVision horizontal format provides exceptional clarity without distortion• Warner Archive offers both 4K/Blu-ray combo pack and standalone Blu-ray options for consumersWe appreciate your support of Warner Archive Collection as we continue to preserve and restore classic films with the highest technical standards possible.Pre-order links are not yet available.If you missed it, listen to Part 1 of the May Release Announcement - episode 177 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 May Release Announcement Part 1: Two Older and Two Modern Classics

  Send 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 Harvard before commercial filming was banned there• Lean on Me (1989): Morgan Freeman stars as real-life principal Joe Clark in John G. Avildsen's inspirational drama• First proper HD release, scanned from original negative at 4K after only being available in pan-and-scan DVD format• La Vie en Rose (2007): Marion Cotillard's Oscar-winning performance as legendary singer Edith Piaf finally comes to US Blu-ray• Features beautiful cinematography and 5.1 audio showcasing Piaf's iconic musicStay tuned for part two of our May release announcements coming in an upcoming episode.Pre-orders are not yet available. 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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• 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-ray 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 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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