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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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. If you enjoyed BLOCKBUSTER, please consider a small donation to help the creators continue making this series at http://GetBlockbuster.com/support and receive bonus perks, and your name in the credits. Facebook: http://facebook.com/BlockbusterPod X: http://twitter.com/Blockbuster_Pod Ins...
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 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 grueling movie production of all-...
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, and tells the story of how he fought through decades of personal struggles and career setbacks to assemble the most expensive and grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic, that nearly sank two film studios. If y...
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: 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 grueling movie produ...
Director James Cameron navigates a hostile British film crew, tea-break protests, and a public firing, barely salvaging his film Aliens. Despite its box office success and critical acclaim, he faces his father's dismissive attitude and is snubbed at the Academy Awards. This period of intense professional struggle and unfulfilled personal validation ultimately strains his marriage to producer Gail Anne Hurd, culminating in their divorce as he prepares for his next ambitious project, The Abyss.
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 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 grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic, that ...
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, and tells the story of how he fought through decades of personal struggles and career setbacks to assemble the most expensive and grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic...
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, and tells the story of how he fought through decades of personal struggles and career setbacks to assemble the most expensive and grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic, that nearly sank two film stud...
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) 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 grueling movie production of all-t...
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 decades of personal struggles and career setbacks to assemble the most expensive and grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic, that nearly sank two film studios. If you enjoyed BLOCKBUSTER, ple...
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 grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic, that nearly sank two film studios. If you enjoyed BLOCKBUSTER, please consider a small donation to help the creators continue making this series at http://GetBlockbuster...
On May 25, 1977, a doubtful George Lucas revisits Star Wars for its Italian dub, fearing it's a flop. Simultaneously, Steven Spielberg faces his own film challenges, while John Williams grapples with personal loss, pouring emotion into the score. Unexpectedly, Star Wars becomes a cultural phenomenon, launching the blockbuster era and cementing Lucas and Spielberg's legendary partnership. They even conceive "Indiana Jones" on vacation.
This episode chronicles George Lucas's deepening struggles with Star Wars' production, from budget overruns and ILM conflicts to a humiliating test screening with filmmaking peers like Steven Spielberg and Brian De Palma, whose harsh criticisms confirm George's worst fears. Despite these setbacks, the recording of John Williams's magnificent score injects a powerful new life into the film. However, studio skepticism leads to a limited theatrical release, prompting George and Steven to believe Star Wars is doomed to fail as they plan to escape to Hawaii.
As George Lucas grapples with escalating budgets, union disputes, and creative conflicts on "Star Wars," his health severely declines. Simultaneously, Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters" set is hit by a devastating storm. Facing a studio ultimatum and immense personal pressure, George finds unexpected support in his wife, Marsha, who revolutionizes the film's editing, and seals a fateful, multi-million dollar "points" trade with Steven. The episode culminates in George's panic attack upon discovering catastrophic special effects delays, forcing him to confront the toll his dream is taking on his life.
Jaws' unprecedented success leads to John Williams winning an Oscar, highlighting its impact. Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas begin ambitious new sci-fi films: Close Encounters and Star Wars. Both face early production struggles, from crafting alien musical communication to casting difficulties, harsh desert filming, and union disputes, but their innovative visions promise cinematic revolution.
This episode follows Steven Spielberg's tumultuous Jaws production, where a faulty mechanical shark and a sinking set lead to immense stress and budget overruns. Concurrently, George Lucas struggles to find a studio for Star Wars before Fox greenlights his vision. Later, John Williams, grappling with personal loss, creates the revolutionary, terrifying score for Jaws, proving its power and ultimately securing his role as composer for Star Wars. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the intricate sound design behind Blockbuster.
In a shifting 1970s Hollywood, young Steven Spielberg impresses peers like Francis Ford Coppola with "Duel," while George Lucas dreams of a "hero's journey" in space, later pitching his ambitious "Star Wars" concept. The episode also highlights the historical impact of "King Kong" on these aspiring creators, chronicles John Williams' early musical career and personal tragedy, and details Spielberg's determined quest to direct and reshape "Jaws" into a groundbreaking thriller.
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 greatest box office flop-turned-triumph of all time: Star Wars. If you enjoyed BLOCKBUSTER, please consider a small donation to help the creators continue making this series at http://GetBlockbuster.com/support and receive bonus perks, and your name in...
