Blockbuster is a 2019 original dramatic podcast created by Matt Schrader detailing the friendship and rise of early Steven Spielberg and George Lucas in 1970s Hollywood. The series is structured like a biopic film in the years before Spielberg and Lucas came to prominence as they struggled to complete Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977), as well as Close Encounters (1977). It also follows the rise of composer John Williams in the years following the death of his wife, when he earned his first Academy Awards for his original scores. Blockbuster was received with positive reviews.
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| - Blockbuster is a 2019 original dramatic podcast created by Matt Schrader detailing the friendship and rise of early Steven Spielberg and George Lucas in 1970s Hollywood. The series is structured like a biopic film in the years before Spielberg and Lucas came to prominence as they struggled to complete Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977), as well as Close Encounters (1977). It also follows the rise of composer John Williams in the years following the death of his wife, when he earned his first Academy Awards for his original scores. Blockbuster was received with positive reviews. (en)
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| - The open ocean devours Steven. George finds a home for his space adventure. John Williams returns to film scoring with an inspired idea. (en)
- Jaws is an international sensation. John Williams attends the Oscars. George and Steven embark on rival projects out of this world. (en)
- Steven and George become allies. A tragedy stuns composer John Williams. Producers at Universal take a risk on a big idea. (en)
- George and Steven first meet. A startling surprise on Hollywood Boulevard. George and Steven build a sandcastle. (en)
- George and Steven struggle with crews, imploding budgets and nature itself. A $40-million handshake. "The Star Wars" faces its biggest threat. (en)
- George invites Steven and friends for a screening. John Williams records a masterpiece. Theaters reject George's film. (en)
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- Episode I: The World Builders (en)
- Episode II: The Shark (en)
- Episode III: Another World (en)
- Episode IV: Dreams Have Limits (en)
- Episode V: The Music Calls (en)
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| - Blockbuster is a 2019 original dramatic podcast created by Matt Schrader detailing the friendship and rise of early Steven Spielberg and George Lucas in 1970s Hollywood. The series is structured like a biopic film in the years before Spielberg and Lucas came to prominence as they struggled to complete Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977), as well as Close Encounters (1977). It also follows the rise of composer John Williams in the years following the death of his wife, when he earned his first Academy Awards for his original scores. The series stars Ray Chase, Max Mittelman, Matthew Bohrer, Lex Lang and Julia McIlvaine, and is narrated by Schrader, an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker. The series was announced April 11 in The Hollywood Reporter, and became a Top 10 series on Apple Podcasts during its initial release. Notably, Blockbuster forgoes traditional in-episode advertisements for a more immersive experience, and instead asks listeners to consider voluntarily supporting the production via its own website. Blockbuster was received with positive reviews. (en)
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