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It Was A Sh*t Show

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

Available Episodes 10

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:

 

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

 

Music:

  • James Newton Howard - The Fugitive original soundtrack
  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #thefugitive #harrisonford

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.

 

Support us on Patreon!

(Which includes the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode!)

 

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. 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:

 

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #barbie #margotrobbie

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.

 

Support us on Patreon!

(Which includes the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode!)

 

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. 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:

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #lxg #seanconnery

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.

 

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. 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:

 

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #cats #andrewlloydweber

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!

 

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. 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:

Music:

  • John Williams - Indiana Jones original soundtracks
  • Bo Burnham - Welcome to the Internet
  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #indianajones #harrisonford

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.

 

Support us on Patreon!

(Which includes the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode!)

 

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. 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:

 

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #americangraffiti #georgelucas

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.

 

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. 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:

 

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #foodfight #cheaseltweasel

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.

 

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. 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:

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #mrandmrssmith #dougliman

Remembering who you are is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Bourne Identity, from dealing with Director Doug Liman’s erratic behavior to the endless amount of reshooting to get the film right.

 

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.

 

Chapters:

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 00:38 - Swingers & Go Director Doug Liman
  • 02:06 - The Bourne Identity Flies to Universal
  • 03:09 - William Blake Herron’s Faithful Adaptation
  • 03:35 - Tony Gilroy Brings Bourne Down to Earth
  • 05:36 - Casting Matt Damon as Jason Bourne
  • 06:33 - Liman Ditches Gilroy and Montreal
  • 07:34 - David Self’s New Script Angers Damon
  • 08:17 - Frank Marshall Tries Wrangling Liman
  • 10:14 - Liman’s Paranoia of Universal
  • 10:51 - The New Wave of Action Films
  • 12:06 - Reviving the Farmhouse Set Piece
  • 13:22 - Shooting Clive Owen Without Permission
  • 14:35 - Problem Solving for Editor Saar Klein
  • 15:24 - Reshooting the Ending
  • 16:56 - Debating the Disaster
  • 17:40 - The Bourne Identity Releases June 14, 2002
  • 18:12 - Liman Gets Booted from the Sequels
  • 18:46 - The Bourne Series’ Troubles
  • 19:59 - Bourne Shapes the Future of Action Films

 

Sources:

 

Featured Clips:

 

Music:

  • John Powell - The Bourne Identity OST
  • Moby - Extreme Ways
  • Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go
  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #thebourneidentity #dougliman

Making John Wayne Asian is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Conqueror (with guest host Ryan Uytdewilligen), from Howard Hughes forcing animals, actors, and sand into production, to the cast and crew inadvertently becoming nuclear fallout downwinders.

Buy “Killing John Wayne: The Making of the Conqueror”: http://lyonspress.com/books/9781493063314

 

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. 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 - The Conqueror (1956)
  • 01:13:25 - Patreon Shout Outs!

 

Music:

  • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 

#itwasashtshow #theconqueror #johnwayne