Blockbuster

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Award-winning miniseries about the filmmakers who revolutionized the movies. Season 1: George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and the 1970s Movie Revolution. Season 2: The Story of James Cameron. It's a movie for your ears.

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Blockbuster episodes:

08.21.2020
Bonus Interview: Remembering James Horner
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader reveals an interview with James Cameron from his film Score: A Film Music Documentary about the life and legacy of James Horner. If you enjoyed BLOCKBUSTER, please consider a small donation to help the...
08.19.2020
Episode 10: The Titan
Finale. Press swarm to criticize Titanic after a bleak opening weekend at the box office. A humiliated James escapes to the desert to get away, and contemplate how to restart his career. Titanic refuses to sink. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries...
08.14.2020
Bonus Interview with Bill Mechanic
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks producer Bill Mechanic, former head of 20th Century Fox Motion Pictures, about the PCP incident in Nova Scotia, and the face-to-face confrontation in James Cameron's trailer that nearly shut down Titanic. This award-winning...
08.12.2020
Episode 9: All or Nothing
James finds Titanic's lead actors. A drug-induced hysteria rocks James' film production, as budgets spiral out of control. James gives up his share in the film film to keep it afloat. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking...
08.07.2020
Bonus Interview with Al Giddings
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks underwater cinematography pioneer Al Giddings about working with James Cameron on The Abyss, filming the documentary that inspired Titanic, and his dangerous dives to the ocean floor with James. This award-winning 10-part original...
08.05.2020
Episode 8: Diving Deep
James makes several dangerous dives to the Atlantic Ocean floor to film the Titanic and clears the way for his next feature film. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director James Cameron,...
07.31.2020
Bonus Interview with Bill Wisher (Pt. 2)
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks college best friend and screenwriter Bill Wisher about co-writing Terminator 2: Judgment Day with James Cameron, and James' career trajectory leading into Titanic. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking...
07.29.2020
Episode 7: The Action Movie Guy
James appears on Late Night with David Letterman, as The Abyss disappoints. The Terminator finally finds its fanbase. James rediscovers his passion in a documentary screening, and pitches Titanic. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers:...
07.24.2020
Bonus Interview with Randy Frakes (Pt. 2)
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks friend Randy Frakes about James Cameron's frustrations filming Aliens, their discovery of the Fairlight Synthesizer for sound effects (or was it music?), and speaking with James' father Philip about his son's career. This...
07.22.2020
Episode 6: The Tyrant
James' vision is threatened by a mutiny at Pinewood Studios. Pressure builds on composer James Horner. James' father declines an opportunity to celebrate his son's success. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming...
07.17.2020
Bonus Archival: Titanic Discovered (Sept. 1, 1985)
Bonus Archival. This special extended episode contains original news reports of the "greatest ocean discovery in history" on September 1, 1985. First is CTV's original report the evening of the discovery, and then ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings,...
07.15.2020
Episode 5: Building A Terminator
James finishes filming on The Terminator, only to see the film disappoint. James marries his producer Gale, and fights for Sigourney Weaver's big payday in Aliens. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming...
07.08.2020
Episode 4: Back to Basics
An up-and-coming Ridley Scott decides on a film that will revolutionize science fiction horror. James pitches The Terminator, and meets bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director James Cameron,...
07.03.2020
Bonus Interview with Roger Corman
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks legendary producer and Academy Award honoree Roger Corman about James Cameron's rapid rise through New World Pictures in the 1980s, and about his disappointment with James being fired from Piranha II. This award-winning...
07.01.2020
Episode 3: A Fever Dream
Young James engineers a hot air balloon in Chippawa, Ontario. Tension builds on the set of Piranha II. James embraces his worst nightmare. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director James Cameron,...
06.26.2020
Bonus Interview with Randy Frakes (Pt. 1)
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks author and co-director of James' short film Xenogenesis Randy Frakes about James' early motivations, nearly electrocuting Bill Wisher on set, and James rising through the ranks of Roger Corman's studio. This award-winning 10-part...
06.24.2020
Episode 2: New World
James Cameron excels at Roger Corman's film studio, meeting several people who will change the course of his life. An electric moment on set demonstrates James' filmmaking potential. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame)...
06.19.2020
Bonus Interview with Bill Wisher (Pt. 1) + Xenogenesis
Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks James Cameron friend and screenwriter Bill Wisher about their early interests and motivations, and about starring in James and Randy Frakes' short film Xenogenesis. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The...
06.17.2020
Episode 1: The Dropout
Premiere. 1977: College dropout James Cameron, a 22-year-old truck driver, aspires for something more. This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director James Cameron, and tells the story of how he fought through...
06.16.2020
Trailer: The Story of James Cameron
This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director James Cameron, and tells the story of how he fought through decades of personal struggles and career setbacks to assemble the most expensive and...
05.04.2020
Making Blockbuster | Special for Dell Technologies Small Business PodFerence
Before the release of Season 2, creator Matt Schrader is joined by sound designer Peter Bawiec and producer Elena Bawiec to discuss the origin of Blockbuster (new season coming June 2020) and discuss their own entrepreneurial struggles in this special...
06.25.2019
Episode VI: May 25, 1977
Season Finale. A startling surprise on Hollywood Boulevard. George and Steven build a sandcastle. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and how their personal, career...
06.11.2019
Episode V: The Music Calls
George Lucas screens his film for Steven Spielberg and his friends. John Williams records a masterpiece. Theaters reject Star Wars. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and George...
05.28.2019
Episode IV: Dreams Have Limits
George and Steven struggle with crews, imploding budgets and nature itself. A $40-million handshake. "The Star Wars" faces its biggest threat. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and...
05.14.2019
Episode III: Another World
Jaws is an international sensation. John Williams attends the Oscars. George and Steven embark on rival projects out of this world. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and...
04.30.2019
Episode II: The Shark
The open ocean devours Steven. George finds a home for his space adventure. John Williams returns to film scoring with an inspired idea. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven...
04.16.2019
Episode I: The World Builders
Steven and George become allies. A tragedy stuns composer John Williams. Producers at Universal take a risk on a big idea. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and George...
04.12.2019
Trailer: Lucas, Spielberg & the Movie Revolution
Season 1 Trailer. Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and how their personal, career and health struggles led to a movie revolution, and the...

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Blockbuster episodes:

Bonus Interview: Remembering James Horner

Episode 10: The Titan

Bonus Interview with Bill Mechanic

Episode 9: All or Nothing

Bonus Interview with Al Giddings

Episode 8: Diving Deep

Bonus Interview with Bill Wisher (Pt. 2)

Episode 7: The Action Movie Guy

Bonus Interview with Randy Frakes (Pt. 2)

Episode 6: The Tyrant

Bonus Archival: Titanic Discovered (Sept. 1, 1985)

Episode 5: Building A Terminator

Episode 4: Back to Basics

Bonus Interview with Roger Corman

Episode 3: A Fever Dream

Bonus Interview with Randy Frakes (Pt. 1)

Episode 2: New World

Bonus Interview with Bill Wisher (Pt. 1) + Xenogenesis

Episode 1: The Dropout

Trailer: The Story of James Cameron

Making Blockbuster | Special for Dell Technologies Small Business PodFerence

Episode VI: May 25, 1977

Episode V: The Music Calls

Episode IV: Dreams Have Limits

Episode III: Another World

Episode II: The Shark

Episode I: The World Builders

Trailer: Lucas, Spielberg & the Movie Revolution

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