It Was A Sh*t Show
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
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Making a Holocaust clown movie is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Day The Clown Cried, from a producer not paying the cast and crew, to Jerry Lewis choosing to never release the film. But surprise! Ian told Clint and Rae the episode would be about the original The Nutty Professor...
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - The Nutty Professor (1963)
08:35 - The Day The Clown Cried (Unreleased)
Sources:
BBC: https://bit.ly/3EYBlFY
Dead & Me: https://bit.ly/3tcRRj3
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3F7oxgv
Jerry Lewis: In Person: https://bit.ly/46sYrkp
Kings of Comedy: The Life and Art Of Jerry Lewis: https://bit.ly/3FiDWdS
New York Times: https://bit.ly/3LV0eGr
New Yorker: https://bit.ly/3rVedFx
Reuters: https://bit.ly/3ZMyWYu
Spy Magazine: https://bit.ly/3PFCOG3
Vanity Fair: https://bit.ly/3PFivZi
Vulture: https://bit.ly/48SAkNB
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #thedaytheclowncried #jerrylewis
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Making the origins of fairy tales is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Brothers Grimm, from Director Terry Gilliam not wanting to make it, to the year long battle with the Weinsteins over the edit.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
05:39 - The Brothers Grimm (2005)
01:12:51 - Follow Ups!
Sources:
AWN: https://bit.ly/3LzoLk5
Empire: https://bit.ly/44RrhJj
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/48jHqKA
Guardian: https://bit.ly/3EFJnDJ
IGN: https://bit.ly/3rqmjFS
IGN: https://bit.ly/46ippdZ
New York Times: https://bit.ly/3EIJ1Ml
Senses of Cinema: https://bit.ly/3t7qoz2
Time: https://bit.ly/3ZsAt64
Variety: https://bit.ly/3RpvyRm
Variety: https://bit.ly/3sXEQty
Variety: https://bit.ly/3EIKgve
Variety: https://bit.ly/3Ln0Jcg
Variety: https://bit.ly/3r7UIJC
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #thebrothersgrimm #terrygilliam
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Chasing Harrison Ford without a script is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Fugitive, from nearly every actor making up all their lines to VFX artists barred from talking about their effects work.
You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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 - Teaser
00:24 - Historic Ratings of ABC's The Fugitive
01:19 - Arnold Kopelson Attempts Adaption
02:25 - Walter Hill and Alec Baldwin
03:25 - David Twohy Lays the Groundwork
04:34 - Jeb Stuart Helps Land Harrison Ford
05:54 - Andrew Davis' Under Siege
06:38 - Picking Chicago & Tommy Lee Jones
08:01 - Adding Julianne Moore & Michael Chapman
08:52 - ...and Cutting Julianne Moore
09:38 - Faking a Train Wreck
11:25 - Making a Trailer Before a Movie
12:17 - Ford Limps Throughout
13:24 - The Cast's Big Budget Improv
15:31 - Jones Refuses to Shoot
16:22 - Crashing the St. Patrick's Day Parade
17:10 - Finally Coming Up with a Finale
18:04 - R.I.P. Richard Jordan
18:44 - Editing the Film in 10 Weeks
19:48 - The Fugitive Releases August 6, 1993
21:05 - We Just Want Good Movies!
Sources:
AFI: https://bit.ly/45M1jI2
AV Club: https://bit.ly/44ACFJp
Befores & Afters: https://bit.ly/3RcmMGd
Boston Herald: https://bit.ly/3sjzmZJ
Chicago Tribune: https://bit.ly/3qIx5H7
Empire: https://bit.ly/45JAc0p
The Hollywood Interview: https://bit.ly/3sBvqne
I Am Rogue: https://bit.ly/3qWBkio
LA Times: https://bit.ly/45lVrWi
LA Times: https://bit.ly/3sqq9z7
The Last Action Heroes: https://bit.ly/3ssdag9
Mandatory: https://bit.ly/3R3dDzw
Orlando Sentinel: https://bit.ly/45Mommf
Rolling Stone: https://bit.ly/3Pj76zq
Featured Clips:
Barbie (2023)
BlackBerry (2023)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
The Fugitive (1993)*
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Patriot Games (1992)
Scrubs (2001–2010)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Tetris (2023)
Under Siege (1992)
Wayne's World (1992)
*and special features
The Inside Pitch: https://bit.ly/451Lk7V
Jake’s Takes: https://bit.ly/3sXkNLI
People: https://bit.ly/3Pr6XZB
Web of Stories: https://bit.ly/46nb1Ro
Music:
James Newton Howard - The Fugitive original soundtrack
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #thefugitive #harrisonford
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Life in plastic is not fantastic. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Barbie, from Diablo Cody not finding the perfect idea, to Amy Schumer unable to make the feminist version that Greta Gerwig did.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Barbie (2023)
01:12:00 - Follow Ups!
Sources:
BBC Radio 1: https://youtu.be/flWEzsx0w_s
Deadline: https://bit.ly/3E4Z3jk
Deadline: https://bit.ly/45xqz4T
Deadline: https://bit.ly/3YKNRlI
Deadline: https://bit.ly/45CEB5o
Digital Spy: https://bit.ly/45oB7U5
GQ: https://bit.ly/3P43XDH
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3P6wKrm
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3E4Z6Mb
Insider: https://bit.ly/47IXBkc
Time: https://bit.ly/47JENBF
Variety: https://bit.ly/3sbU2CS
Variety: https://bit.ly/3YJWpsW
Variety: https://bit.ly/3sj3yEz
Vulture: https://bit.ly/44ipXPz
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #barbie #margotrobbie
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Making public domain characters relevant again is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, from a flood that destroyed millions worth of sets, to Sean Connery nearly getting into a fight with Director Stephen Norrington.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
05:11 - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
54:15 - Shout Outs!
Sources:
BBC: https://bit.ly/3XNjqdU
Bloody Disgusting: https://bit.ly/3pS6Nlf
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3PVojQj
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/46J7y0L
IGN: https://bit.ly/43nXrvt
The Independent: https://bit.ly/3XXrrgE
LA Times: https://bit.ly/44D30Hk
New York Times: https://bit.ly/46LIK8f
The Scotsman: https://bit.ly/44olqvH
Variety: https://bit.ly/3rt1SYm
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #lxg #seanconnery
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Making humans look like cats is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Cats, from the visual effects studios not being given enough time to finish the film, to the way director Tom Hooper treated the artists involved.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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 - Intro
03:02 - Cats (2019)
01:04:31 - Shout Outs!
Sources:
AV Club: https://bit.ly/3KxJZyH
Cartoon Brew: https://bit.ly/3mmBv4v
Daily Beast: https://bit.ly/3zRbU6F
Daily Mail: https://bit.ly/40z0jF7
Daily Mail: https://bit.ly/3Ms2xlo
E! News: https://eonli.ne/413vXKW
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3KmP7EM
Fast Company: https://bit.ly/3MqOQDq
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3Mr9fs6
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3ZXXYSQ
Ken Levine: https://bit.ly/3HLBoa7
Variety: https://bit.ly/3nN8S0x
Variety: https://bit.ly/3zG36R3
Variety: https://bit.ly/412KmqQ
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #cats #andrewlloydweber
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Finding a MacGuffin is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to write Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, from George Lucas trying to convince Steven Spielberg to use aliens to Frank Darabont getting zero credit for the final film.
You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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 - Intro
00:35 - George Lucas’ Indiana Jones
01:31 - Temple of Doom Struggles
02:06 - Indiana Jones and the Monkey King
02:44 - Ending with The Last Crusade
03:19 - The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
05:07 - Aliens and Crystal Skulls
05:39 - From Serials to B-movies
07:21 - Steven Spielberg Resists, Harrison Ford Waits
08:15 - Indiana Jones and the Lost Continent
09:03 - Indiana Jones and the Saucermen from Mars
09:48 - Indiana Jones and the Sons of Darkness
10:34 - Indiana Jones and the Saucermen
11:23 - Internet Rumors Go Overboard
12:38 - So Many Fake Scripts…
13:55 - Reigniting the Passion for Indy 4
15:02 - Lucas Hires Frank Darabont
15:46 - Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods
18:04 - Indiana Jones and the Atomic Ants
18:33 - Indiana Jones and the Destroyer of Worlds
19:23 - Sean Connery’s Return
19:53 - Smooth Production, Chaotic Fans
22:10 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
22:53 - Fan Backlash and Shia LaBeouf’s Defense
24:31 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Sources:
Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/45vvFPO
Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/3IJTPMN
Box Office Mojo: https://bit.ly/3WceSNl
CHUD: https://bit.ly/3WzD3FO
The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: https://bit.ly/45zmbTF
Collider: https://bit.ly/43iLIhW
Details: https://bit.ly/45OGuwL
Empire: https://bit.ly/43sFgFq
Empire: https://bit.ly/43qIGs3
Empire: https://bit.ly/438qPGv
Empire: https://bit.ly/3WKmMOf
Empire: https://bit.ly/45CyHlt
Empire: https://bit.ly/3C3xrtQ
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/42dHQOo
Fox News: https://bit.ly/3MGpJea
The Guardian: https://bit.ly/42fDXZ8
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3q8Aheq
Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3WL8ZXL
Huffpost: https://bit.ly/3WFCXN4
IGN: https://bit.ly/3pWXnF1
IGN: https://bit.ly/3Wy3RX4
LA Times: https://bit.ly/43vJxYr
LA Times: https://bit.ly/42dKALL
LA Times: https://bit.ly/42eMVpN
LA Times: https://bit.ly/3C3wi5A
MTV: https://bit.ly/3BuyAKO
MTV: https://bit.ly/428pr5t
MTV: https://bit.ly/3MFQFuL
New York Times: https://bit.ly/3MNp1fc
Rotten Tomatoes: https://bit.ly/3MxBrsN
Script Apart: https://bit.ly/3oInCP7
SpielbergFilms: https://bit.ly/439qzak
Tales from Development Hell: https://bit.ly/439tf7Y
Vanity Fair: https://bit.ly/437FiCG
Vanity Fair: https://bit.ly/3qirirb
Variety: https://bit.ly/3IRvogD
Variety: https://bit.ly/3ozVe1B
Variety: https://bit.ly/45xWMd2
Variety: https://bit.ly/42bRiBY
Music:
John Williams - Indiana Jones original soundtracks
Bo Burnham - Welcome to the Internet
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #indianajones #harrisonford
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Cruising Modesto is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make American Graffiti, from the drunken chaotic set (thanks Harrison Ford!) to Universal refusing to release a film they didn’t understand.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:47 - American Graffiti (1973)
01:16:56 - Shout Outs!
Sources:
Biography
Mythmaker: The Life and Work of George Lucas
Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #americangraffiti #georgelucas
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Fighting for brand name products is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Foodfight!, from the movie starting over after the harddrives were “stolen” to an insurance company forcing the film to completion.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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 - Intro
06:36 - Foodfight! (2012)
01:09:02 - Shout Outs!
Sources:
Animation Magazine: https://bit.ly/3yV9Zxm
Box Office Mojo: https://bit.ly/402xKjb
New York Times: https://nyti.ms/3LDbJTN
New York Times: https://nyti.ms/3Z2lttC
Time Magazine: https://bit.ly/3yRjbTt
Wall Street Journal: https://on.wsj.com/3Zjaaxh
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #foodfight #cheaseltweasel
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Avoiding paparazzi is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Mr. & Mrs. Smith, from the constant tabloid rumors of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship to dealing with director Doug Liman’s annoying eccentricities.
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on 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 - Intro
01:59 - Mr. And Mrs. Smith (2005)
01:17:52 - Patreon Shout Outs!
Sources:
Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZlYom6
LA Times: https://lat.ms/3KwvzQ0
New York Magazine: https://nym.ag/3kl12Ka
New York Post: https://bit.ly/3StWbmC
New York Times: https://nyti.ms/3Y0UmyL
Rolling Stone: https://bit.ly/3m2cgE0
Sydney Morning Herald: https://bit.ly/3Y5Ywp9
BUILD: https://youtu.be/BL9b7mQ0ixs
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #mrandmrssmith #dougliman
More About Our Hosts
James Kimberley Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and television host. In the United Kingdom, he is best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. In the United States, he is best known as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, a late-night talk show that has been on CBS since 2015 and is set to end mid-2023.