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S3 Ep 59Misleading Trailers

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Making a movie trailer is hard. Let’s talk about how some trailers can actively mislead their audience, from removing main characters in Frozen and Inglorious Basterds to changing the film’s genre in Bridge to Terabithia and In Bruges. Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:08 - Jurassic Park / Yesterday07:06 - Trailer Only Footage12:31 - Red Eye15:43 - In Bruges18:43 - Tangled23:15 - Frozen26:05 - Inglourious Basterds29:49 - Snow Dogs32:36 - Kangaroo Jack39:33 - Sweeny Todd43:25 - Drive49:19 - Bridge to Terabithia01:04:48 - Follow Ups! Sources:Chicago Sun-Times: https://bit.ly/3IwXyw4Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/41Mp0z5LA Times: https://lat.ms/3J1DYcOLA Times: https://lat.ms/3kyJkTJMTV: https://bit.ly/3y3oKOuSciFi Wire: https://bit.ly/3xXYHIiVariety: https://bit.ly/3EM1doLVariety: https://bit.ly/3ELx5tSVice: https://bit.ly/3ZbEhHG Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #movietrailers #anadearmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 20231h 12m

S3 Ep 58Tony Bancroft (Supervising Animator: Kronk)

Animating Patrick Warburton is hard. Let’s interview director and animator Tony Bancroft about his time on The Emperor’s New Groove, from why he thought Roger Allers' Kingdom of the Sun wasn’t finished to the joys of animating Kronk. Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Vulture: https://bit.ly/3HTeoFi Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #tonybancroft #emprerorsnewgroove Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202359 min

S3 Ep 57YouTube Deep Dive: The Abyss (1989)

Making an underwater movie is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Abyss, from the logistical nightmare of all involved during filming to dealing with James Cameron’s perfectionism. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoEntertainment WeeklyJames Cameron: InterviewsLA TimesNew York TimesRotten TomatoesStarlog #146, September 1989Starlog #150, January 1990Titanic and the Making of James Cameron Entertainment TonightGQ: https://youtu.be/nIEbpGdctygIGN: https://youtu.be/TZqppCmiyIkJames Cameron: Voyage to the Bottom of the Earth (2012)Light & Magic (2022)Today: https://youtu.be/vx9v9pf_2n0Under Pressure: Making The Abyss (1993) Music:Alan Silvestri - The Abyss (Original Soundtrack)Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #theabyss #jamescameron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 202324 min

S3 Ep 56Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

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Finding the Death Star plans is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, from the multiple script revisions during filming to the enormous amount of reshoots. You can also listen to this episode (and more) in podcast form! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Birth Movies DeathColliderColliderEmpireEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly:​​GizmodoGizmodoHollywood Reporter:Hollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterLA TimesLA TimesLA TimesNew York TimesThe PlaylistSlash Film:VarietyYahoo Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #rogueone #andor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 20231h 30m

S3 Ep 55Surviving Christmas (2004)

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Paying someone to be your family is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Surviving Christmas, from the production ruining a suburb, to releasing the film a week before Halloween. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Chicago TribuneMovieHoleNew York PostVarietyVariety Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #survivingchristmas #bennifer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20221h 3m

S3 Ep 54YouTube Deep Dive: Arrested Development (Pt 2: Divisive Development)

Rebuilding a model home is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the revival of Arrested Development, from the scheduling conflicts of Season 4 to the actor fights during Season 5. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:ABC News: https://ab.co/3Bx50oTComes With A Smile: https://bit.ly/3d6C9ynDaily Beast: https://bit.ly/3RzxROSDeadline: https://bit.ly/3U2gdoxDeadline: https://bit.ly/2HLQudJDeadline: https://bit.ly/3QBno4bDigital Spy: https://bit.ly/3RFRIfhEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3QFhOh4Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3B9IcdwEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3BaDyMbEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3BAb9AzEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3BAb7IXThe Guardian: https://bit.ly/3BBlSuPThe Guardian: https://bit.ly/3Qylrp3The Guardian: https://bit.ly/3RFKasZHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3RHN40yHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3xjQIoWHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3d6w6cXHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3qtvVvzHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3eKpiSFHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3RKPA6gIndieWire: https://bit.ly/3BAXo4GNew York Times: https://nyti.ms/2IGMq3RThe Television Will Be Revolutionized: https://amzn.to/3LLLXL3Variety: https://bit.ly/3BdmsxaVice: https://bit.ly/3RJh77VVulture: https://bit.ly/3xituzv ABC NewsAP: https://youtu.be/WLM7ZEsTzgMDrexel University: https://youtu.be/4qbTdWrXDgQJim and Sam Show: https://youtu.be/qRbc7Qn1Bp4The New Yorker Festival: https://youtu.be/kRkSrlG-pNsPretentious Film Majors: https://youtu.be/5448baj0M30SirusXM: https://youtu.be/rP5A1ly4DlY Music:David Schwartz - Arrested Development (Original Soundtrack)LeRoy - Gonna Get TogetherRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #arresteddevelopment #mitchhurwitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202226 min

S3 Ep 53Empires of the Deep (Unreleased)

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Making a vanity project for a Chinese billionaire is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Empires of the Deep, from the musical chairs of frustrated directors to the harrowing journey of one actor attempting to leave the production. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Atavist MagazineHollywood ReporterNew York TimesSlashFilmVice#itwasashtshow #empiresofthedeep #releasethedeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 20221h 30m

S3 Ep 52The Invasion(s) of the Body Snatchers (1956, 2007) w/ Sequoia Simone

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Pretending you’re a pod person is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to adapt The Body Snatchers, from the 1956’s Invasions of the Body Snatchers to 2007’s The Invasion where both films changed titles, suffered reshoots, and altered endings. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:The Baltimore SunComingSoon.netEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyInvasion of the Body SnatchersHollywood ReporterLA TimesSciFi WireUSA TodayVarietyVarietyVarietyMusic:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #invasionofthebodysnatchers #halloween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 20221h 29m

S3 Ep 51The Simpsons Movie (2007) w/ Ryan K. Hudson

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Making a film after 18 years of television is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Simpsons Movie, from finding an idea after 400 episodes to the endless last minute changes to the final movie. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoComing SoonEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyMovies OnlineNew York TimesNew York TimesRotten TomatoesTime OutUSA TodayVarietyVoxMusic:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #thesimpsons #thesimpsonsmovie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 20221h 36m

S3 Ep 50YouTube Deep Dive: Arrested Development (Pt 1: Critically Ill-fated)

Making a model home is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Arrested Development, from a studio head who didn't understand the tv series to the failed marketing that doomed it to cancellation. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:ABC NewsComes With A SmileDaily BeastDeadlineDeadlineDeadlineDigital SpyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyThe GuardianThe GuardianThe GuardianHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterHollywood ReporterIndieWireNew York TimesVarietyViceVultureFeatured Audio/Footage:AP: https://youtu.be/WLM7ZEsTzgMConan: ​​https://youtu.be/y5Wr_BpeBKcDrexel University: https://youtu.be/4qbTdWrXDgQFilm Independent: https://youtu.be/gQYiPsuAIvUJim and Sam Show: https://youtu.be/qRbc7Qn1Bp4The New Yorker Festival: https://youtu.be/kRkSrlG-pNsPretentious Film Majors: https://youtu.be/5448baj0M30SirusXM: https://youtu.be/rP5A1ly4DlYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-EjWUpDL6khttps://youtu.be/c3u1qDFjuCUhttps://youtu.be/TJ0i_zyXXgc Music:David Schwartz - Arrested Development (Original Soundtrack)Europe - The Final CountdownRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #arresteddevelopment #mitchhurwitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202222 min

S2 Ep 49Jurassic Park III (2001) LIVE!

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Finding your son on an island full of dinosaurs is hard. Let's talk about how difficult it was to make Jurassic Park III, from the multiple script revisions that remained unfinished during filming, to a production that director Joe Johnston called 'a living hell.' Recorded live for Reddit Talks. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:AV ClubBBCBBCBox Office MojoChicago TribuneDVD FileHollywood ReporterIGNIGNIGNJurassic OutpostMovielineThe NumbersRotten TomatoesStarlog MagazineSun SentinelTimeTV Guide Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #jurassicpark #joejohnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 20221h 47m

S2 Ep 48Batman: DarKnight (Unproduced) w/ Lee Shapiro & Stephen Wise

Writing a Batman is hard. Let’s interview screenwriters Lee Shapiro and Stephen Wise about how difficult it was to write and sell Batman: DarKnight, the unproduced script that attempted to revive the Caped Crusader before Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. Follow Stephen Wise:Twitter: @stephenjwiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenwisefilmmakerWebsite: https://stephenjwise.com/Buy “The Melting Man”: https://www.amazon.com/Melting-Man-Stephen-Wise/dp/B09GZM9GDX/ You can also listen to this episode (and more) in podcast form! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Batman on FilmHollywood ReporterTales From Development Hell Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #batman #darknight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202258 min

S2 Ep 47Sonic The Hedgehog (2020)

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Designing the Blue Blur is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Sonic The Hedgehog, from the early attempts to make a film in the 90s, to the fallout of the CGI Sonic that no one liked. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoForbesHollywood Reporter 1Hollywood Reporter 2IGNIndieWireInsiderKotakuSaturday Morning SonicVancouver Sun Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #sonicthehedgehog #sonic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 20221h 15m

S2 Ep 46Removed Actors

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Being removed from a movie is hard. Let’s talk about famous actors removed from the movies they had already filmed, from Eugene Levy in Ghostbusters 2 and Ana de Armas in Yesterday, to Harrison Ford in E.T. and Shailene Woodley in The Amazing Spider Man 2. Plus, how Twitter took over the Oscars! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:CNNEntertainment WeeklyFacebookLA TimesLA Times 2MovieholeSpook Central Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #actors #anadearmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20221h 21m

S2 Ep 45YouTube Deep Dive: Batman Begins (2005)

Rebooting the Batman is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Batman Begins, from picking up after the disaster of Batman & Robin, to the multiple failed projects of Batman Unchained (Joel Schumacher), Batman Beyond (Boaz Yakin) Batman: Year One (Darren Aronofsky), and the original Batman vs. Superman (Wolfgang Petersen). You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Batman On Film: https://bit.ly/3NWMQBdBox Office Mojo: https://bit.ly/38AWkBSCrave Online: https://bit.ly/3xbWwBCEmpire: https://bit.ly/3r9w33Zhttps://bit.ly/38tsHSRHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/38AaKCihttps://bit.ly/3rarNkBhttps://bit.ly/3rbvsPbhttps://bit.ly/3JhJuF5IndieWire: https://bit.ly/3DMWJN7LA Times: https://bit.ly/3r8YMWLMTV: https://bit.ly/3ji5bKEhttps://bit.ly/3v4XtsQhttps://on.mtv.com/35UOlyERotten Tomatoes: https://bit.ly/3jfFpHeSuperman Vs Hollywood: https://bit.ly/3v0ebtlTales From Development Hell: https://bit.ly/3v5GV4dVariety: https://bit.ly/3DXSAWMhttps://bit.ly/3v19waPhttps://bit.ly/3uhs47fhttps://bit.ly/3Kmy7NIhttps://bit.ly/3r8VB1bhttps://bit.ly/3jdLtQbhttps://bit.ly/38nw11NVice: https://bit.ly/3DSsUdP Music:Danny Elfman - Batman OSTElliot Goldenthal - Batman Forever/Batman & Robin OSTHans Zimmer & James Newton Howard - Batman Begins/The Dark Knight OSTHans Zimmer - The Dark Knight Rises OSTHans Zimmer & Junkie XL - Batman v Superman OSTKristopher Carter - Batman Beyond OSTNeal Hefti - Batman ThemeRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #batmanbegins #thebatman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202228 min

S2 Ep 44Super Mario Bros. (1993)

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Making a video game into a movie is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Super Mario Bros., from the dozen attempts to adapt a video game for the first time, to the on-set chaos caused by a directing duo. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoGame InformerGuardian 1Guardian 2Rotten TomatoesSlateSMB Movie ArchiveWired 1Wired 2 Music:Joe Pleiman - Link! He Come to Town!Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show ThemeSuper Mario Galaxy - Gusty Garden Galaxy #itwasashtshow #supermariobros #mario Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 20221h 28m

S2 Ep 43The Jewel of the Nile (1985)

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Romancing a second stone is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Jewel of the Nile, from suing Kathleen Turner $25 million to star, to Michael Douglas’ endless problems in the Moroccan desert. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Bloom In TechDaily MailDeadline 1Deadline 2Entertainment WeeklyLA TimesMichael Douglas: A BiographySend Yourself RosesThe TelegraphUPIVulture Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #romancingthestone #michaeldouglas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20221h 33m

S2 Ep 42Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009)

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Making a third movie as a video game is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Ghostbusters: The Video Game, from the troubles getting Bill Murray to record his part to the Vivendi-Activision merger that put the game into limbo. Join us and our guest, Steph from the podcast Cutscenes & Cupcakes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Ars TechnicaFandomFandom 2Game Informer: Issue #176, December 2007KotakuLA TimesNew York TimesVox Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #ghostbusters #billmurray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 20221h 17m

S2 Ep 41YouTube Deep Dive: Ghostbusters Sequels

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Busting ghosts is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make sequels to Ghostbusters, from the decades of Dan Aykroyd attempting a follow-up to the disappointing second one, to the rise of online hate groups and toxic fandom that harassed Paul Feig’s female-led reboot. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office Mojo: https://bit.ly/3nFxLZ0CinemaBlend: https://bit.ly/3qFwiDXCollider: https://bit.ly/3tAMwAlDaily Express: https://bit.ly/33wjqarDeadline: https://bit.ly/3AagyMmhttps://bit.ly/3fzv1bihttps://bit.ly/33MoLuiEmpire: https://bit.ly/3IidVelEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3GJqwXxhttps://bit.ly/3ruELZXEsquire: https://bit.ly/3nzJZlR/Film: https://bit.ly/3qDdEwGhttps://bit.ly/3rxLsu7https://bit.ly/3GTlDuYFilm School Rejects: https://bit.ly/3tC5UwPGhostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis: https://bit.ly/3fDEMoYGhostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History: https://amzn.to/33tuULSGizmodo: https://bit.ly/3FGsEOrGQ: https://bit.ly/3GK3eRnHeeb: https://bit.ly/3KmHTQcHollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3rs9VkBhttps://bit.ly/3ro4HGEhttps://bit.ly/3rth4RKIGN: https://bit.ly/3tFavy3LA Times: https://lat.ms/3A9fuZjNew Yorker: https://bit.ly/3fCfHL3New York Times: https://nyti.ms/3Ko3HuDRotten Tomatoes: https://bit.ly/3nzoEZWThe Telegraph: https://bit.ly/3tC67A7Times: https://bit.ly/3FI3zmaVariety: https://bit.ly/3KrejJehttps://bit.ly/3rsu9LbVox: https://bit.ly/354XW59Vulture: https://bit.ly/3GKOHoKhttps://bit.ly/3GHWl34https://bit.ly/3GJ0bZQhttps://bit.ly/3rtpwjR Featured Footage:AOL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Td3p7QonKM&ab_channel=BUILDSeriesAXS TV: https://www.axs.tv/channel/the-big-interview-with-dan-rather-season-6/video/dan-aykroyd/Bionic Buzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHdbEQURcCc&t=1618sCNN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCE-AcYtH4gCollider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6WycB3U1qMJust The Facts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2s_OedzJ6MLate Night with Seth Meyers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KxhU_yZLG8&ab_channel=LateNightwithSethMeyersNow This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33u2JExlGwQSBIFF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F58mz5gjmQ&ab_channel=officialSBIFF Music:Rob Simonsen - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Original Soundtrack)Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show ThemeTheodore Shapiro - Ghostbusters: Answer The Call (Original Soundtrack) #itwasashtshow #ghostbusters #gamergate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202228 min

S2 Ep 40Quantum of Solace (2008) and the Curse of Bond

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Making James Bond films is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Quantum of Solace (from starting the film with a barebones script, to the multiple injuries and accidents that occurred on set) and discuss the decades old Curse of Bond. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:BBC NewsBox Office MojoCinemaBlendEmpireEntertainment WeeklyFX GuideGQ 1GQ 2The GuardianHollywood Reporter 1Hollywood Reporter 2The IndependentLA TimesMeejaReutersRotten TomatoesTime Out Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #quantumofsolace #jamesbond Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20211h 33m

S2 Ep 39Poltergeist (1982)

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Making a movie with two directors is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Poltergeist, from the endless rumors of Steven Spielberg overtaking Tobe Hooper to shadow direct the film, to it’s legend of being truly cursed. Join us and our first guest, Sequoia Simone from the podcasts Fanatical Fics (and Where to Find Them) and But Make It Scary. Follow Sequoia, Fanatical Fics, & But Make It Scary! Follow It Was A Sh*t Show on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Ain’t It Cool NewsAV ClubBlumhouseDen of GeekFangoriaThe Films of Steven SpielbergRue MorgueSnopes 1Snopes 2Spielberg: The Man, the Movies, the MythologySteven Spielberg: A BiographyTerror From Beyond The DaveMusic:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #poltergeist #stevenspielberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 20211h 15m

S2 Ep 38YouTube Deep Dive: Casino Royale (1967 & 2006)

Rebooting James Bond is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make two different Casino Royale films, from Peter Sellers fighting Orson Welles in Charles Feldman’s 1967 version, to the 50 year journey to properly making Ian Fleming’s novel in 2006 with Daniel Craig. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:BBCBox Office MojoHoward Hawks: The Grey Fox of HollywoodGQThe James Bond Bedside CompanionLA TimesLatino ReviewLifeThe Life and Death of Peter SellersMr. Strangelove: A Biography of Peter SellersNew York TimesThe NumbersPolygonRotten Tomatoes 1Rotten Tomatoes 2The TelegraphTrippin’ with Terry Southern Friday Night with Jonathan RossPsychedelic Cinema Music:Bo Burnham - Bezos II Bacharach - Casino Royale (1967, Original Soundtrack)David Arnold - Casino Royale (2006, Original Soundtrack)Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #jamesbond #casinoroyale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202124 min

S2 Ep 37The Blues Brothers (1980)

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Being on a Mission from God is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Blues Brothers, from Director John Landis not able to describe the movie he was making, to the constant & costly delays caused by John Belushi’s cocaine addiction. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Ain’t It Cool NewsChicago Sun-TimesRolling StonesRotten TomatoesTimes​Vanity Fair Late Night with Seth MeyersThe Stories Behind the Making of 'the Blues Brothers' Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow # thebluebrothers #johnbelushi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 20211h 25m

S2 Ep 36Osmosis Jones (2001)

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Fighting a virus is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Osmosis Jones, from the difficulty hiring The Farrelly Brothers and Bill Murray, to how the film helped bring an end to Warner Bros. Feature Animation. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Animated ViewsBox Office MojoDen of GeekHollywood.comLA TimesThe RecordRotten TomatoesSuicide GirlsTribute.caVariety 1Variety 2Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #osmosisjones #covid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 20211h 9m

S2 Ep 35Deadpool (2016)

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Breaking the fourth wall is hard (except for you, Wade). Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Deadpool, from the 13 years Ryan Reynolds took to get it made and that detour through X-Men Origins: Wolverine, to 20th Century Fox cutting Director Tim Miller’s budget before production. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoCinemaBlendColliderGizmodoGQHollywood Reporter 1Hollywood Reporter 2Hollywood Reporter 3IGNJoBloRotten TomatoesYahoo 1Yahoo 2 Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #deadpool #ryanreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 20211h 11m

S2 Ep 34Independence Day (1996)

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Invading Earth is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Independence Day, from fighting 20th Century Fox to cast Will Smith, to reshooting most of Randy Quaid’s scenes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Hollywood ReporterThe NumbersRotten Tomatoes Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #independenceday #randyquaid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 20211h 10m

S2 Ep 33YouTube Deep Dive: The Fast and the Furious Saga

Making a family is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Fast and the Furious Saga, from Vin Diesel walking away from the franchise (2 Fast 2 Furious), to Justin Lin fighting for a diverse cast (Tokyo Drift), or James Wan overcoming the death of Paul Walker (Furious 7), and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s feuds with Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson (The Fate of the Furious). You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box OfficeBox Office MojoBuzzfeedCNNComingSoonDeadline 1Deadline 2Digital SpyEmpireEntertainment WeeklyGamesRadar+GrantlandHollywood Reporter 1Hollywood Reporter 2Hollywood Reporter 3Hollywood Reporter 4Hollywood Reporter 5Hollywood Reporter 6Hollywood Reporter 7Hollywood Reporter 8Hollywood Reporter 9Hollywood Reporter 10IGNLA Times 1LA Times 2LA Times 3LA Times 4LA Times 5Men’s HealthPeopleRolling StoneRotten TomatoesSFGATETMZ 1TMZ 2UproxxUSA TodayWall Street JournalAudio:ABC 1ABC 2CBSCNNColliderEntertainment WeeklyThe Graham Norton ShowHollywood Film AwardsThe Jonathan Ross ShowMTVSNLVanity FairMusic:BT - The Fast and the Furious (OST)David Arnold - 2 Fast 2 Furious (OST)Brian Tyler - The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (OST)Fast & Furious (OST)Fast 5 (OST)Fast & Furious 6 (OST)Furious 7 (OST)The Fates of the Furious (OST)The Muppets - Movin’ Right Along#itwasashtshow #fastandfurious #vindiesel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202128 min

S2 Ep 32#ReleaseTheSnyderCut was a Sh*t Show

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Fighting trolls is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut campaign was, from critics receiving death threats for not liking DCEU movies, to rewarding toxic fandom with Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:BuzzFeedChange.orgCinemaBlend 1CinemaBlend 2The DirectMoviewebEntertainment WeeklyGizmodo 1Gizmodo 2GoFundMeHollywood ReporterMediumNewsweekPolygonThe RingerUproxxVanity Fair 1Vanity Fair 2The VergeVox 1Vox 2Vox 3YahooYour Money Geek Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #releasethesnydercut #zacksnyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20211h 33m

S2 Ep 31Shrek (2001) LIVE!

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Making fairytale creatures leave your swamp is hard. Let’s talk (LIVE via Utah Remote-Con) about how difficult it was to make Shrek, from Jeffery Katzenberg making it a revenge film against Disney, to the sudden loss of original voice actor Chris Farley. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Animation MagazineChicago TribuneDisneyWarEmpireFilm.comThe Guardian 1The Guardian 2The Men Who Would Be KingTodayViceYahoo Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #shrek #dreamworks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202152 min

S2 Ep 30YouTube Deep Dive: The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

Throwing off someone's groove is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Emperor’s New Groove, from throwing away four years of work by director Roger Allers, to the film ending Disney’s Renaissance by becoming their first bomb in over a decade. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoDisneyWarEntertainment WeeklyThe GuardianFumettologicaLA TimesLaughing PlaceThe Men Who Would Be KingRotten TomatoesVulture The Lonely Island - Jack Sparrow Music:John Debney - The Emperor’s New Groove (Original Soundtrack)Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show ThemeTom Jones - Perfect World #itwasashtshow #emperorsnewgroove #kingdomofthesun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202119 min

S2 Ep 29Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

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Restoring your original vision is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Zack Snyder's Justice League, from Ray Fisher’s revelations about Joss Whedon’s cruel treatment, to Warner Bros reviving and completing a film they buried in 2017. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Deadline 1Deadline 2/Film 1/Film 2ForbesInstagram 1Instagram 2The Hollywood Reporter 1The Hollywood Reporter 2The Hollywood Reporter 3The Hollywood Reporter 4IGN 1IGN 2IGN 3LA TimesVanity Fair 1Vanity Fair 2Vanity Fair 3Variety 1Variety 2Variety 3Variety 4Variety 5Variety 6The Wrap 1The Wrap 2Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #justiceleague #releasethesnydercut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20211h 44m

S2 Ep 28The Cloverfield Universe

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Making a monster universe is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the sequels to Cloverfield, from making 10 Cloverfield Lane fit the franchise after the movie was finished, to forcing reshoots into The Cloverfield Paradox and selling it to Netflix. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:ColliderEntertainment Weekly/FilmHollywood ReporterMovies OnlineVariety 1Variety 2The Verge Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #cloverfield #cloververse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20211h 0m

S2 Ep 27YouTube Deep Dive: The MCU (Pt 2: Assembling Avengers)

Making a superhero film universe is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; from Avi Arad leaving Marvel & Edward Norton fighting for a final edit (The Incredible Hulk), to firing Terrence Howard & forcing script changes on Jon Favreau (Iron Man 2) or casting troubles with Chris Hemsworth & Chris Evans (Thor, Captain America), and overlooking Favreau for Joss Whedon (Marvel’s The Avengers). You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office Mojo - MCUBusiness InsiderCinema BlendCollider 1Collider 2CraveOnlineDeadline 1Deadline 2Earth’s MightiestEntertainment Weekly 1Entertainment Weekly 2Entertainment Weekly 3Entertainment Weekly 4Financial TimesHitFixHollywood Reporter 1Hollywood Reporter 2Huff PostIESBIGN 1IGN 2IGN 3IndieWireMTVNew York TimesRotten Tomatoes - MCUSuperhero Hype 1Superhero Hype 2SYFYThrillistVariety 1Variety 2 BravoComedy CentralGQMTVRotten TomatoesVice Music:Alan Silvestri - The Avengers (Original Soundtrack)Alan Silvestri - Captain America: The First Avenger (Original Soundtrack)Brian Tyler - Marvel Studios FanfareCraig Armstrong - The Incredible Hulk (Original Soundtrack)John Debney - Iron Man 2 (Original Soundtrack)Patrick Doyle - Thor (Original Soundtrack)Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #mcu #avengers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202123 min

S2 Ep 26Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)

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Making a dark version of The Jungle Book is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, from competing with Disney’s massive Jungle Book in 2016, to Warner Bros. selling the film to Netflix. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Associated PressCNETDeadline 1Deadline 2Deadline 3Deadline 4The GuardianHollywood Reporter 1Hollywood Reporter 2Hollywood Reporter 3New York TimesVariety 1Variety 2The Wrap Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #itwasashtshow #mowgli #junglebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202154 min

S2 Ep 25Seinfeld (1989 -1998)

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Being the master of your domain is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Seinfeld, from Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David’s rocky first episode to battling the network about being a show about nothing. You can also listen to this episode (and more) in podcast form! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Fox NewsHollywood ReporterSeinfeld FAQSeinfeld: How It BeganYahoo Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show ThemeJenirae & Clint - Seinfeld Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202157 min

S2 Ep 24TV Show Pilots

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Making the first episode is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it is to make TV Show Pilots, from the recastings in 30 Rock, Gilmore Girls and Full House, to the more serious versions of Big Bang Theory and Saved By The Bell. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:ABC NewsAV ClubBustleDen of GeekI Was Saved By The BellNew York TimesPopFocalSYFYTelevision AcademyTwiceVariety 1Variety 2Yahoo Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 20211h 9m

S2 Ep 23YouTube Deep Dive: Game of Thrones Pilot (2011)

Making high fantasy television is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the pilot of Game of Thrones, from the showrunners producing a terrible first episode to recasting the iconic Daenerys Targaryen. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:AV ClubColliderEntertainment Weekly 1Entertainment Weekly 2Entertainment Weekly 3Entertainment Weekly 4GizmodoThe GuardianHollywood ReporterHuffPostIndieWireKRCWMTVNew York Times 1New York Times 2ScriptnotesThe TelegraphVariety 1Variety 260 Minutes 160 Minutes 2Entertainment TonightJimmy Kimmel Live Music:The Hold Steady - The Bear and the Maiden FairJulien Hauspie - South Park / Game of Thrones (Wiener song mash-up)Ramin Djawadi - Game of Thrones (Original Soundtrack) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202119 min

S1 Ep 22Wonder Woman (2017)

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Making a good female led superhero movie is (apparently) hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Wonder Woman, from the decades of trying to bring her to the big screen, to the constant juggling of writers and directors it took to finally get made. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoCBRCollider 1Collider 2Den of GeekEntertainment Weekly 1Entertainment Weekly 2Entertainment Weekly 3GizmodoGood Morning AmericaHollywood Report 1Hollywood Report 2Hollywood Report 3Hollywood Report 4IESBIGN 1IGN 2IGN 3IMDbNew York TimesRotten TomatoesSydney Morning Herald 1Sydney Morning Herald 2Superhero HypeVariety 1Variety 2Variety 3Variety 4Variety 5WhedonequeYahoo Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202052 min

S1 Ep 21Gremlins (1984)

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Keeping a Mogwai from eating after midnight is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Gremlins, from the insanely difficult puppetry to how it changed movie ratings for the future. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:The Associated PressBloody DisgustingEmpireFangoriaThe NumbersRotten TomatoesTooFabYahoo Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202056 min

S1 Ep 20The Exorcist Prequels

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Exorcising someone in the past is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the prequels to The Exorcist, from the unfinished DVD release of Dominion, to the completely reshot version of Exorcist: The Beginning. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office Mojo - Exorcist: The BeginningBox Office Mojo - Dominion: Prequel to the ExorcistCaptain HowdyChronFEARnetIndependentNew York TimesRotten Tomatoes - Exorcist: The BeginningRotten Tomatoes - Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist Featured Footage:Dominion: Prequel To The Exorcist (2005)Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) and special featuresThe Simpsons (1989 - ) Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202048 min

S1 Ep 19The Exorcist Sequels

Exorcising someone multiple times is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the sequels to the Exorcist, from the nonsense that is Exorcist II: The Heretic, to the studio forced changes of The Exorcist III. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Bloody DisgustingBook HistoryBox Office Mojo - The Exorcist IIBox Office Mojo - The Exorcist IIIDen of GeekThe Exorcist: Out of the ShadowsFangoria Featured Footage:The Exorcist (1973) and special featuresRoar (1981)Side Eyeing Chloe Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202052 min

S1 Ep 18YouTube Deep Dive: The Exorcist (1973)

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Exorcising a little girl is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Exorcist, from William Friedkin’s manic directing style to the endless rumors about how cursed the movie was. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:AFIEasy Riders, Raging BullsFilm School RejectsThe Friedkin ConnectionThe GuardianThe NumbersRaising HellRotten TomatoesWashingtonianWTF Podcast with Marc Maron Music:Henry Mancini - Peter GunnLeonard Slatkin - Fantasia For StringsLeonard Slatkin - Five Pieces For Orchestra, OP 10Leonard Slatkin - Kanon For Orchestra And TapeLeonard Slatkin - PolymorphiaLeonard Slatkin - WindharpMichael Hoenig - The Blob (Original Soundtrack)Mike Oldfield - Georgetown / "Tubular Bells"Mike Oldfield - Tubular BellsRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202021 min

S1 Ep 17Batman Forever (1995) LIVE!

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Making Batman sell Happy Meals is hard. Join us for our first live show (via Utah Remote-Con, with moderator Steph Lisman from Cutscenes & Cupcakes), as we talk about how difficult it was to make Batman Forever, from the backlash against the overly kinky Batman Returns to the egotistical actor troubles of Val Kilmer and Tommy Lee Jones. You can also listen to this episode (and more) in podcast form! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office Mojo - BatmanBox Office Mojo - Batman ReturnsBox Office Mojo - Batman ForeverDen of GeekEntertainment Weekly 1Entertainment Weekly 2Entertainment Weekly 3Hollywood Reporterio9Rotten TomatoesVarietyVultureYahooMusic:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 20201h 1m

S1 Ep 16Long Delayed Sequels

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Making a sequel decades later is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to finally make sequels to Dumb and Dumber, Blade Runner, Crocodile Dundee, and Wizard of Oz. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:AV ClubCNNColliderDeadlineFilm Freak CentralHow Did This Get Made? - Episode 69: Crocodile Dundee in Los AngelesIndependentLA Times 1LA Times 2Wall Street JournalMusic:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202059 min

S1 Ep 15Back to the Future: Part II & III (1989 & 1990)

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Making sequels to a pop culture classic is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Back to the Future sequels, from Universal forcing them to be made to the tense negotiations with Crispin Glover. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:AV ClubBack to the Future: The Ultimate Visual HistoryBox Office Mojo 1Box Office Mojo 2ColliderThe GuardianThe Hollywood Reporter 1The Hollywood Reporter 2Huff PostIGNRotten Tomatoes 1Rotten Tomatoes 2The Telegraph Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 20201h 4m

S1 Ep 14YouTube Deep Dive: Back To The Future (1985)

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Traveling through time is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Back to the Future, from the years it took convincing a studio to make it to replacing an overly serious actor weeks into filming. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:AFI 1AFI 2AV ClubBack to the Future: The Ultimate Visual HistoryBox Office MojoColliderDeadlineThe GuardianMichael Douglas: A BiographyReunited ApartRotten Tomatoes Music:Alan Silverstri - Back To The Future (Original Soundtrack)Alan Silverstri - Back To The Future: Part II (Original Soundtrack)Chuck Berry - Johnny B. GoodeRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202020 min

S1 Ep 13All The Money In The World (2017)

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Releasing a movie with a creep is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make All The Money In The World, from reshooting every scene Kevin Spacey was in to kickstarting the debate about the gender pay gap in Hollywood. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:ABC NightlineBox Office MojoDeadlineEntertainment Weekly 1Entertainment Weekly 2The Hollywood Reporter 1The Hollywood Reporter 2The Hollywood Reporter 3Rotten TomatoesUSA Today 1USA Today 2 Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202037 min

S1 Ep 12Replaced Actors

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Replacing an actor is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was on Lord of the Rings, V for Vendetta, Life of Pi, X-Men and many more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.Sources:ComicBookMovie.comThe Daily TelegraphEntertainment WeeklyThe Hollywood Reporter 1The Hollywood Reporter 2InsiderVanity FairVariety Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202041 min

S1 Ep 11The Lone Ranger (1981 & 2013)

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Making movies with Kemo Sabe is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make two different Lone Ranger movies, from the failed franchise starter with the stubborn actor in 1981 to the failed franchise starter with the stubborn budget from 2013. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoChicago TribuneDeadlineEntertainment WeeklyThe Hollywood Reporter 1The Hollywood Reporter 2National PostPaint SquareRotten TomatoesTeam CocoTotal FilmVariety 1Variety 2Variety 3Variety 4Variety 5The Wrap Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202056 min

S1 Ep 10Ghostbusters (1984)

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Making dogs and cats live together is mass hysteria. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Ghostbusters, from the incredibly short deadline to the hope-it-works attitude of making fake ghosts. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://linktr.ee/itwasashtshow In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make. Sources:Box Office MojoGhostbusters: The Ultimate Visual HistoryThe Hollywood ReporterVanity Fair Music:Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme #ghostbusters #itwasashtshow #whoyougonnacall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 20201h 1m