The Extras

Send us a textGeorge 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.Check out our Facebook page for a full listing of the cartoons.The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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]

Send 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-rayMANPOWER (1941) Blu-rayBY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON (1953) Blu-rayFOR THE FIRST TIME (1959) Blu-rayTHE NEW FRED AND BARNEY SHOW (1979)-The Complete Series Blu-rayJames Stewart 4 Film Collection Blu-rayRobert Taylor 4 Film Collection Blu-rayThe Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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]

Send us a textAnimation 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.Purchase TOM & JERRY THE GOLDEN ERA ANTHOLOGY BLU-RAYThe Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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]

Send us a textWe 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. Links:TCM WebsiteThe Plot Thickens: Cleopatra PodcastTalking Pictures PodcastThe Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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]

Send us a textWe 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.Purchase links: SAN ANTONIO Blu-rayINTERRUPTED MELODY Blu-rayI LOVE MELVIN Blu-rayON BORROWED TIME Blu-rayTHE VALLEY OF DECISION Blu-rayWALLY GATOR (1962-63) Blu-rayLIPPY THE LION AND HARDY HAR HAR (1962-63) Blu-rayTouche Turtle and Dum Dum: The Complete Series Blu-rayPre‑order link for Tom & Jerry Golden Era Anthology Collection Blu-rayThe Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group 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]