The story of Eliot Ness, The Untouchables, and Al Capone is the stuff of movie magic, but Max Allan Collins--who knows more about Eliot Ness than just about anyone alive today--joins us to talk about THE SCARFACE MOB and how it draws from more facts than any other screen version. Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/Djk3h3_zTj8 Order THE SCA…

Filmmaker Jon Spira (Elstree 1976, Hollywood Bulldogs, Reel Britannia) sits down to talk about his new film, an unprecedented look at the life of Christopher Lee featuring Peter Jackson, John Landis, Joe Dante, Caroline Munro, and more. Plus, details on how to get the LIMITED Blu-ray, gone forever after May 26th, 2024! Full details and Blu-ray pre-…

As Senior Project Manager, Adam J. Yeend has worked on physical media releases for some of the most recognizable names in the business: Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Criterion, to name just a few. Now he sits down with Cereal At Midnight to talk about the future of physical media! Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/1IlSwjBmdD…

Jason and Sean Mendelson--sons of legendary Peanuts producer Lee Mendelson--return to Cereal At Midnight with a huge WIDE RELEASE announcement for IT WAS A SHORT SUMMER, CHARLIE BROWN and the newly-discovered gems from jazz giant Vince Guaraldi! It Was A Short Summer Vinyl, CD, and Digital purchase link: https://amzn.to/4bipVLc iTunes purchase link…

Brian Krey returns to discuss the latest brain-bending cinematic oddities that he's shepherding to disc at Alpha Video! From micro-budget horror to matinee adventures, prepare for an expedition into the strange, wonderful worlds that lie beyond the beaten path! The Alpha Video Interview https://youtu.be/3AEscsSQEeY New Arrivals from Alpha Video htt…

Heath is joined by multiple-award-winning author MAX ALLAN COLLINS (Road to Perdition) for a rundown on our top 5 western movies! Will your favorite make the cut? View the video version at https://youtu.be/eqcxlMW1Z3o Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/…

Todd Sokolove knows a thing or two about physical media: he's been in the entertainment business for over 15 years and worked with Miramax, Warner Bros., Hallmark Entertainment, and more. Now he's the Executive Director of Global Brand Marketing for Paramount. In this discussion, Todd shares his insight into the current collecting scene! View the v…

Jeff Rauseo returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about the evolution of Films At Home, new directions, and what the future holds! Watch the video version of this episiode at https://youtu.be/QVgvbnFA8Vw Jeff's links: https://www.youtube.com/@filmsathome Instagram: / filmsathome TikTok: / jeffrauseo Twitter: / jeffrauseo Facebook: / jrauseo More Ce…

Anastasia Elfman returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about BLOODY BRIDGET--a bizarre horror comedy directed by her husband Richard Elfman (Forbidden Zone)--as well as her life-long love of classic horror, Lon Chaney, and performing without a net! View the video version at https://youtu.be/Ohb0EtMpJ-M https://bloodybridget.com https://instagram.co…

Heath is joined by multiple-award-winning crime writer MAX ALLAN COLLINS (Road to Perdition) for a rundown on our top 5 film noir movies! See the video version at https://youtu.be/GB94fXJR9Ps Max Allan Collins C@M Interview: https://youtu.be/Kf1uMJdgOl4 Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XVI Review w/ Max: https://youtu.be/a_okQg2cFdM Movie Review …

Alpha Video's VP of Acquisitions and Product Management stops by Cereal At Midnight for an illuminating conversation about the very real challenges of releasing public domain movies on DVD! Where do they get the prints? How has streaming affected the business? You don't want to miss this one. Shop for Alpha Video at Oldies.com for the lowest prices…

Big things are happening at Eureka! In this EXCLUSIVE interview, Eureka's Head of Content, Kevin Lambert, discusses how the distributor has been serving UK film fans for decades and are now expanding into North America! Get all the details--including the first U.S. titles--here! View the video version at https://youtu.be/PMKO2KXSIKY Eurekavideo.co.…

Low budget movie buffs know Bret McCormick for The Abomination and Repligator, but that's only part of the story. In this candid interview, Mr. McCormick discusses his ups and downs in the independent film business, his battle with alcoholism and addiction, and how he rediscovered his passion for filmmaking. https://texasschlock.com/ The Abominatio…

J.R. Bookwalter (The Dead Next Door, Robot Ninja) returns to the horror genre for the first time in over two decades with SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY! In this interview, J.R. discusses working with Sam Raimi, how genre filmmaking has changed, and how you can see his new movie on the big screen when it hits your town! https://www.facebook.com/sideeffectsm…

Max Allan Collins is one of our greatest living writers. In addition to penning ROAD TO PERDITION and dozens of crime tales (Nathan Heller, Quarry) and movie novelizations over the last 50 years, he's also a filmmaker (Mommy) who continues to evolve and grow. In this in-depth interview, Max discusses his career, friendship with Mickey Spillane, pas…

Heath is joined by Andrew J. Klyde, Executive Producer on the home media releases for BONANZA and GUNSMOKE! In this interview, Mr. Klyde discusses the importance of BONANZA and takes us on an unprecedented look at the what goes into the creation of a "Complete Series" box set. View the video version at https://youtu.be/sajPcU4-MeM Use these Amazon …

Frank Tarzi, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Developer at Kino Lorber, returns to Cereal At Midnight for an EXCLUSIVE look at what's coming from Kino on 2024! Frank talks 4Ks, improved releases, Columbo, breaking announcements, and so much more! View the video version of this podcast athttps://youtu.be/_dUzqaW-aFs Frank Tarzi Int…

Matt Patterson returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about physical media, what he learned during his many years at Warner Archive, the state of the entertainment industry, and his latest project, LUNAMANCER! You don't want to miss this one. View the video version at https://youtu.be/BcijrNQkaZQ Lunamancer.com Lunamancer on Amazon https://amzn.to/3…

Michael Witwer may know more about Dungeons & Dragons than just about anyone alive today. After all, he's the biographer of D&D creator Gary Gygax and he's written multiple groundbreaking chronicles of the famed tabletop game. Now he joins Cereal At Midnight to talk about the history behind LORE & LEGENDS...and beyond! View the video version at htt…

Patrick McDonough is the editor behind HOT IRON AND COLD BLOOD - An Anthology of the Weird West, a brand new horror collection from Death's Head Press. In this interview, Heath talks with Patrick and author R.J. Joseph about why horror and westerns work so well together! View the video version here:https://youtu.be/0vNRIDxpFhA Hot Iron and Cold Blo…

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand new soundtrack release! Jason and Sean Mendelson, sons of iconic Peanuts animation producer Lee Mendelson, tell us how they discovered the original session tapes and why this Vince Guaraldi music has never sounded better! Order the CD, Vinyl or digital album here: https://you…

Horror journalist Jason Bene has contributed to Fangoria, Gorezone, and Delirium Magazine, but now he's also working with Culture Shock Releasing to bring rare and cult movies to physical media! Tune in for some cool announcements and LOTS of collector talk! Video Version: https://youtu.be/HFe8HXJ5afU Cultureshockreleasing.com graveface.com deliriu…

Heath is joined by Laurel and Hardy author, commentator, and expert Randy Skretvedt for a conversation about the multiple film restoration projects and Blu-ray releases that are wowing fans. Now is a great time to celebrate the timeless comedy duo and their hilarious legacy. Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies: https://amzn.to/3ZrSdOS Bon…

40 years ago, Saturday morning cartoons leveled up with the arrival of Dungeons & Dragons, an animated series that ran weekly from 1983-1985. Cereal At Midnight celebrates this iconic cartoon by talking to Mark Evanier, the man who wrote the series bible and developed the show for television! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/X-jVZFjWR…

Heath sits down with Jesse Nelson, co-founder of DiabolikDVD, Cauldron Films, and Exhumed Films for a discussion about physical media, cult movies, the boutique Blu-ray boom! View the video version here: https://youtu.be/tebXUIDBl_Y Jesse's Links: https://diabolikdvd.com https://www.cauldron-films.com https://twitter.com/diabolikdvd https://www.ins…

Heath is joined by Ralph Tribbey (DVDandBlurayReleaseReport.com) for a discussion about Bob Iger's masterplan for Disney: a two-year mission of domination in which almost everything is expendable. Love 'em or hate 'em, Disney is changing the future of entertainment right now. Watch the video version of this episode HERE: https://youtu.be/HnFYRQ35Qs…

ONLY IN THEATERS chronicles the family-owned Laemmle theater chain and the challenges that independent cinemas face in a rapidly-changing era that's been impacted by both streaming and the pandemic. Actor/filmmaker Raphael Sbarge and theater president Gregory Laemmle explain why supporting local theaters matters more than ever. https://onlyintheate…

Randal Kleiser is the director of Grease, Flight of the Navigator, The Blue Lagoon, Grandview, U.S.A., and many other films. In this Cereal At Midnight interview, he talks about sharing a house with George Lucas, meeting Buster Keaton, and how he's secretly been drawing directors for 60 years! RandalKleiser.com Drawing Directors: https://amzn.to/3O…

Film Historian, author, and TV movie expert Amanda Reyes stops by Cereal At Midnight to discuss the streaming implosion, piracy vs. preservation, and whether or not the current television business model is any different from what's come before. You don't want to miss this one! Amanda's links: Are you In The House Alone: A TV Movie Compendium on Ama…

As a relative of Carl Laemmle , Antonia Carlotta literally has Universal movies in her blood! In this episode, Antonia talks about discovering her family's legacy, embracing classic Hollywood, and keeping movie history alive for future generations. antoniacarlotta.com https://twitter.com/AntoniaCarlotta https://www.facebook.com/antoniacarlottalaemm…

Film Masters is a brand new boutique DVD/Blu-ray label dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and celebration of movies! Heath talks to Phil Hopkins, the founder of the company, to learn about what’s in store for film collectors in the latter half of 2023…and beyond! Watch the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/U30mpJxy6FI …

Heath is joined by RALPH TRIBBEY from DVD and Blu-ray Release Report for a deep-dive into the actual numbers of physical media. Ralph has worked for multiple studios and now tracks the ups and downs of the disc market. Is physical media dying? NO! Here's hard data to prove it. Watch the video version here:https://youtu.be/aUDUIeSTAeY Find Ralph's w…

Heath is joined by Nadia Robertson (co-founder of 1931 Productions) for a conversation about the gatekeeping problem in fandom. If you miss this episode, you're not a true fan...just kidding! Fandom is for everyone. https://www.facebook.com/nadia.m.robertson 1931productions.com http://vimeo.com/1931productions https://www.facebook.com/1931Productio…

Filmmaker Stephen Lackey (Family of Fear) talks about the impact of AI on cinema, the danger of entertainment being viewed as "content", and the the devastating reality of movies disappearing forever. Family of Fear Interview: https://youtu.be/ZsN8SYT6Prs https://www.tiktok.com/@otsmovies https://www.youtube.com/@otsmovies https://letterboxd.com/ot…

Romeo Void songwriter and vocalist Debora Iyall stops by Cereal At Midnight to talk about the punk/new wave scene in San Francisco, the music that inspires her, and the band's first official live album, which will be released on Record Store Day! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Cj21X6uuaSg Follow Debora on Instagram @d.iyall Find a p…

The Funhouse is open! Heath is joined by Larry Block, the screenwriter of the 1981 classic horror film for a tell-all discussion about collaborating with director Tobe Hooper, being praised by Quentin Tarantino, recognizing the rules of horror, and why so many modern remakes miss the mark. https://www.youtube.com/user/LarsBlock/videos https://twitt…

In this Cereal At Midnight exclusive interview, Richard Hamilton, the owner of HamiltonBook.com and the Edward R. Hamilton Bookseller Company, discusses the ever-changing state of physical media and how he finds those amazing Blu-ray deals! HamiltonBook.com https://www.facebook.com/EdwardRHamiltonBookseller https://twitter.com/MediaatHB Find the Ce…

Heath is joined by author Jonathan Melville (Seeking Perfection: The Unofficial Guide to Tremors, A Kind of Magic: Making the Original Highlander) for an expansive conversation that covers everything from Jim Henson and Stephen J. Cannell to the joys (and challenges) of collecting. Watch the video version here:https://youtu.be/LUjum8j_bm4 http://jo…

Blues musician Scott Ellison talks to Cereal At Midnight about his new album Zero-2-Sixty, the benefits of touring 200 dates a year, and the time he got a DUI with Ray Liotta! ScottEllisonband.com Buy Zero-2-Sixty on Amazon: https://amzn.to/40n4V0M Find the Cereal at Midnight Podcast wherever you download your podcasts! If it's not there yet, we're…

In addition to starring in INVADERS FROM MARS, Jimmy Hunt was a child actor who worked with some of the biggest stars of the 1940s and 1950s. In this episode, he shares his memories of the Golden Age of Hollywood and recounts the time he saw a UFO! Invaders from Mars 4K Review: https://youtu.be/T8wrFnBzn3M Purchase Invaders from Mars: https://www.i…

Frank Tarzi, Kino Lorber's VP of Acquisitions, returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about upcoming titles, current deals and partnerships, and what fans can expect over the coming months from their favorite distribution label. Oh, there's just one more thing: you don't want to miss the announcement in this episode! Frank Tarzi's first appearance o…

Film critic, writer, broadcaster, and genre movie fan Dan Persons stops by Cereal At Midnight to talk about his new venture: converting classic 2-D cult films into 3-D! Along the way, he also talks about his 3-D manifesto and why he believes that there's something truly magical about entertainment in the third dimension. Space Brains 3D on Etsy: ht…

Robert Blair, president and CEO of VCI Entertainment, stops by Cereal At Midnight to discuss the label's entry into 4K, why no company has released more classic serials, the scoop on Santo and other Spanish-language cult films, and VCI's new streaming service! Video Version:https://youtu.be/lVeay_kKgl0 https://www.vcientertainment.com/ https://www.…

David C. Fein, the producer of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE - THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION boldly goes into the history and legacy of Robert Wise's vision for The Final Frontier and explains why the Director's Edition is not a "director's cut" but is actually the complete, definitive version as it was originally intended. Purchase The Director's Edition…

In celebration of the release of Puppet Master III on 4K UHD, screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner shares behind the scenes stories about the making of the cult horror classic! Buy Puppet Master III on 4K here: https://amzn.to/417mwux (C@M receives a small commission from Amazon purchases) FullMoonDirect.com CCJoyner.com facebook.com/ccourtney.joyner Th…

Actor John Haymes Newton talks about his acting debut as Superboy, working with Chuck Norris and Vanilla Ice, his experiences on The Untouchables and Melrose Place, and how he's found his true calling in the most surprising of places! JohnNewton.com HealthBeyondBelief.com Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Th…

Heath talks to horror and pop culture fan, film buff, programmer, disc contributor, producer and author LEE GAMBIN! Find out how extras are created for new physical media releases and how it just got a lot easier for Australians to get releases from all over the world! Also, Heath discusses the recent licensing deal between Disney and Mill Creek En…

Heath is joined by Jason from POP RETRO for a discussion about all things TV! What are our earliest TV show memories? What does the future for television on physical media look like? Join us for this television celebration! Keep in touch with Pop Retro! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfiijqFYbppL5CdJOIeS0vw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/po…

Bob Furmanek and Greg Kintz from the 3-D Film Archive stop by to talk about cinema preservation in the third dimension...and beyond! This episode features LOTS of news on upcoming projects and an EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT about a new 3-D restoration that you don't want to miss! Use these links to support The 3-D Film Archive and Cereal At Midnight!The…

Director Patrick Read Johnson talks about 5-25-77, a movie 18 years in the making! You know PRJ from movies like Spaced Invaders, Baby's Day Out, and Angus, but did you know he also worked on Bill & Ted, collaborated with Spielberg, and has "lifetime approval" from George Lucas? You don't want to miss this one! Order 5-25-77 here: https://amzn.to/3…