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.

Super Mario Bros. (1993)

Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong.In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, and often dangerous productions. * New episodes on Wednesdays* Full video versions of Deep Dives can be seen on YouTube* Follow us on on social media @ItWasAShtShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Making a star act with a T-Rex is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Theodore Rex, from the court case that forced Whoopi Goldberg to be in it, to a writer/director ill-equipped to handle the situation.
Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 11 extra minutes & no ads)!


Theodore Rex (1995)

Making a podcast is… fun. For our 4 Year Anniversary, let’s relisten to fan favorite moments from It Was A Sh*t Show’s first 3 seasons, from learning how a director uses a 2x4 to losing our minds over Daniel Craig injuries. Special thanks to super fan John Carrigan for offering to edit this episode!
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Super Mario Bros 05:54 - Misleading Trailers 08:45 - Jurassic Park III 14:38 - Dubbed Actors 16:47 - The Simpsons Movie 24:16 - The Good Dinosaur 26:19 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith 34:26 - The Blues Brothers 39:31 - Empires of the Deep 46:34 - American Graffiti 49:45 - Rogue One 57:14 - Ghostbuers: The Video Game 01:00:36 - Actor Feuds 01:05:05 - Surviving Christmas 01:09:23 - Quantum of Solace 01:19:05 - Poltergeist 01:26:56 - Foodfight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Best of the Podcast: Seasons 1 - 3

Following up after The Simpsons is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Futurama, from Fox questioning every aspect of the show to dooming it with a terrible timeslot.


YouTube Deep Dive: Futurama (Part 1)

Making a movie against your will is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it is when an actor is contractually obligated to a movie, from Emily Blunt missing out on being Black Widow to Mike Myers being a pain in The Cat In The Hat.
Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 8 extra minutes)!


Contractually Obligated Casting

Making a rat a chef is hard. Let’s talk  about how difficult it was to make Ratatouille, from director Jan Pinkava being replaced by Brad Bird to finishing the movie in only 18 months. Special guest: Ryan K. Hudson @ryankhudson
Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 15 extra minutes)!


Super Mario Bros. (1993)

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