Sh*t Show Podcast: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)

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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.
Chapters:
00:00 - Teaser
00:53 - Intro
06:03 - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
55:07 - Shout Outs!
Sources:
BBC: bit.ly/3XNjqdU
Bloody Disgusting: bit.ly/3pS6Nlf
Entertainment Weekly: bit.ly/3PVojQj
Hollywood Reporter: bit.ly/46J7y0L
IGN: bit.ly/43nXrvt
The Independent: bit.ly/3XXrrgE
LA Times: bit.ly/44D30Hk
New York Times: bit.ly/46LIK8f
The Scotsman: bit.ly/44olqvH
Variety: bit.ly/3rt1SYm
Featured Footage:
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
The Simpsons (1989 - )
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
#itwasashtshow #lxg #seanconnery

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@thattroy 9 ай бұрын

Also, Sean Connery was a little snotty for a guy who got paid $17 million dollars for three months work!

@cwtrain 9 ай бұрын

25:30 "The last time I checked, you are not a doctor Sean Connery? Also last time I checked you were alive so..." Absolutely floored my ass. Nice.

@langleymneely 8 ай бұрын

“THIS summer Big Sean is whipping out the biggest COC of all! COC: Cast of Characters, we’ve got big COC energy!”

@thehunterjk2521 9 ай бұрын

By the time this movie came out, Big Sean had been acting for 50 years. This movie will always be known as the film that broke him.

@danielvandersall6756 9 ай бұрын

I do have to say that the Nautilus and the car were beautiful pieces of design. Impractical as all hell, but fantastic looking.

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

I agree!

@davissmedley5937 9 ай бұрын

It’s insane how the *only* adaptation of one of Alan Moore’s works that Moore himself not only doesn’t hate, but actually *likes* is an episode from a “kids” series (Justice League TAS). Anyways, great vid as always!

@skunkjo3195 8 ай бұрын

I was in sync with Rae for this one. Sean Connery was in his 70s in this movie?? He must be SO old now! Wait... Sean Connerys DEAD?

@thattroy 9 ай бұрын

Jenny-Rae was on fire, today! 😂😂

@johansvensson833 9 ай бұрын

in the comic they found the invisible man hiding in a reform school for troubled girls were he was sexually assulting them the chances of that being in the movie was zero

@BooN877 15 күн бұрын

He's also raped to death by Mr Hyde. The reveal that Hyde was always able to see him was pretty great. Hyde eating dinner as the blood slowly appears on him and him revealing the invisible man must have finally died of his injuries was good too.

@TheHunterBolton 9 ай бұрын

Producers: “Oh, this plot sounds too much like feasible terrorism” Also producers: put out this, a prime act of domestic terrorism in and of itself Touché

@vitali2980 8 ай бұрын

The episode was great as always, but I completely lost it on the closing "executives" segment. You guys are comedic geniuses!

@ItWasAShtShow 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that stuff can be entertaining to those outside of who we are talking about.

@langleymneely 8 ай бұрын

Ironically you guys put more thought in to how to make Tom Sawyer work than anyone making this film! Lol

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

I wish they would have added Becky Sharp!

@ryandineen3655 9 ай бұрын

I literally checked the page yesterday to make sure I hadn’t missed a new episode dropping! Always glad to have you all back:-)

@VadiaRotor 8 ай бұрын

It's a very good film! (because a film is primarily a picture, the meaning is complimentary). It has wonderful cinematography, each shot is excellently composed and full of style. And the flamboyance of the costumes and production design, was just to emphasize the fairy-taleness, because this film's plot is a fairy tale. It is a misunderstood cinematography masterpiece. People expected it to be something else, which it was not, so they misunderstood it.

@VadiaRotor 8 ай бұрын

firstly cinema was mute, and it was about pictures, not words (although I wouldn't say all the dialogue in this movie is good, some is unnecessary, here are too many filler dialog scenes), but the point is, if you watch this film mute, and on the 0.75 speed, you will be able to concentrate on its picture, and appreciate the cinematography better. You'll see all shots in it are excellent, and some are genious.

@langleymneely 8 ай бұрын

@@VadiaRotorThat can work… for a silent film. This was not that.

@VadiaRotor 8 ай бұрын

@@langleymneely it can work with any film, any film can be watched mute (because film as an artform has its roots in silent cinema, and relies on visual storytelling: show, don't tell). And TV series can be listened without looking at the picture (because the roots of TV shows come from radio), so good visuals in them are secondary, they rely on story being told in dialogue.

@aethersurfer6793 9 ай бұрын

This was one of the first films I remember being excited about pre-release. I loved the comic, it’s Alan Moores best, easy home run I thought. Great setting, great concept, great story. It’s an absolute clusterf*ck of a film.

@Anubis-hl6wh 9 ай бұрын

i needed this to escape a crazy work day. I thought you would’ve mentioned though that the show penny dreadful (which is amazing but only 3 seasons) kinda stole this concept but did it way better. If they did attempt it even though I think he’s a one trick pony would be perfect for james gunn. It just seems like something he would do. excellent video as always

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

We watched Penny Dreadful. I think it starts out like LXG, but goes in a completely different melodramatic direction.

@juliia147 9 ай бұрын

Loved it, keep up the good work!

@ScottCalvinsClause 5 ай бұрын

This is one of those movies I refuse to re-watch because I loved it so much as a thirteen year old and I don't want in tainted by my own fully developed brain.

@ItWasAShtShow 5 ай бұрын

Wise!

@MrIVcredible 9 ай бұрын

I actually liked this movie lol.

@timloss87 9 ай бұрын

Same

@unwanted107 9 ай бұрын

A lot of people did. So?

@cwtrain 9 ай бұрын

Okay. Do you want a cookie?

@alltheusernameswastaken8936 9 ай бұрын

@@cwtrain I don't share

@MrIVcredible 9 ай бұрын

@@cwtrain what crawled up your ass and died?

@yohansong3207 9 ай бұрын

Finally! I was hoping you would cover LXG.

@noey4560 9 ай бұрын

I want to commission a supercut of the sh*tshow crew laughing

@timmeadows970 9 ай бұрын

Stephen Norrington directed the hell out of this movie.

@LordSeth-hf8ew 8 ай бұрын

that opening snippet from sean is gold lol

@eccentricbeing 18 күн бұрын

I feel like Connery was already getting "behind the times" by not taking Gandalf/Dumbledore/Matrix roles and that it was kinda inevitable that he'd be in a movie like LXG. His lack of vision (and perhaps, age) ended his career sadly.

@shenloken2 9 ай бұрын

One of the biggest What-Ifs I ask myself is “What would have happened if Connery accepted the role of Gandalf?!” The jokes of a 007 Wizard would pretty much write themselves along with Gandalf telling Frodo “You the man now dawg!!”

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

I can’t imagine him delivering half the gravitas of “so do all who live to see such times” speech.

@Overflight01 9 ай бұрын

@@ItWasAShtShow I recently learned from a different podcast that Connery was offered the role of HANNIBAL LECTER in Silence of the Lambs but he turned it down. Can you even IMAGINE? "Hello Clureesh"

@TheAdamGiles 6 ай бұрын

Clint said, "What is America's pass time?" My brain instantly thought....sex. The next line uttered were moms and apple pie. To which my brain responded....see, I was right.

@ohsnap8186 9 ай бұрын

I remember a show/movie where every child was singing memories in a talent show.

@pedro20640 9 ай бұрын

I remember a scene at the end of Diary of a Wimpy Kid where a girl sings memories

@maximillianlylat1589 9 ай бұрын

I think that was Jersey girl

@johnstinson5143 9 ай бұрын

Can't listen to this since I'm going to bed now. That being said, Clint.

@moorebounce Ай бұрын

My expectations for movies are low I guess. If it entertains me I like it. I actually like The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

@truefaith.27 9 ай бұрын

36:58 On Her Majesty's Secret Cervix...

@mckenziemcquarry9209 9 ай бұрын

Also, even though the copyright filing is odd, I don’t believe for a second Moore would choose to do a studio’s bidding, after LXG he’s done a bunch of other public domain stuff so it’s clearly an interest of his.

@J-Vasa 9 ай бұрын

This is my favourite bad movie! lol I used to watch it all the time and the directors commentary was what got me interested in film and planted the seed for me to go to uni and study film all these years later

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

Was there something in particular about the commentary that stuck out?

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

@@ItWasAShtShowI have the DVD so I may listen to it tonight.

@Damith140388 9 ай бұрын

Clint

@BushRoostersMX 9 ай бұрын

For me the song memory, is from BIG with Tom Hanks where he sings it into the phone for his mother

@tcschenks 9 ай бұрын

31:55 This was Darrell Hammond’s Sean Connery from SNL’s Celebrity Jeopardy.

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

Potent Potables for 200

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

@@ItWasAShtShowI’ll take Anal Bum Covers for $200, Alex!

@godshand6822 9 ай бұрын

Thr cats commercial you need to find is the one for the traveling tour and the one for the actual broadway production not the vhs. I remember cuz it was always "come see it at the fox theatre". I promise memories is in that

@matthewcompton3448 9 ай бұрын

Have you considered doing an episode about another film featuring Sean Connery, Highlander II: The Quickening? It had a very problematic production, and the theatrical version of the film does not seem to be available for watching. All later sequels have basically ignored it.

@Noland55 9 ай бұрын

Peta Wilson was in a very hard-core series called " LA Femme Nikita". It is streaming now.

@codyt821 6 ай бұрын

It's based on a film of the same name that is even more badass

@okAphex 9 ай бұрын

i guess we need a whole pod for 'Clints Closet'

@ohsnap8186 9 ай бұрын

Also...CLINT

@jayrollins4111 15 күн бұрын

So Big Sean didnt understand The Matrix or LOTR, but Zardoz and Highlander were no problem?

@ItWasAShtShow 15 күн бұрын

Or even better, Highlander 2.

@speedracer2008 8 ай бұрын

2:42 He had no idea how right he would be proven 2 decades later.

@deletrious26 7 ай бұрын

It hurts my heart that man's not hot is not quoted

@EonStormcrow 9 ай бұрын

Before I forget: #ReleaseEmpiresOfTheDeep Now, I'll be honest, LXG is one of my favourite films due to nostalgia. I watched it when I was too young to know better and, even now, as an adult, even though my adult brain understands that it's not a good adaptation/film, I can't help but like it. Like, my DC headcanon goes: LXG, then the Justice Society is formed, then the Justice League,

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

I’ll give you the first half. But that second half is bonkers balls.

@EonStormcrow 9 ай бұрын

@@ItWasAShtShow I mean, the comics were published by an imprint of DC so, in my head, it tracks. Plus, you guys said it yourself, Nemo makes the first Batmobile 😂

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

35:19 What’s not to like about Stuart Townsend?

@LINK67890 9 ай бұрын

LET'S FUCKING GO!

@Been.Here.Since.2007 9 ай бұрын

I can't stand the idea that this movie is so hard to enjoy. I love this genre more than any other. It should have been the most amazing cinematic adventure that resembled the 5th Element. But nope. We got Hudson Hawk instead.

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

I am fine with this movie. I own it on DVD. I also own a lot of Alan Moore books. He isn’t happy with any movie version of any of his work. At least, Kevin gets money. All of this is ok with me. I actually like the addition of Dorian Grey (was an extra in the comics) and Tom Sawyer…though I do like your view of him tricking people into doing his work.

@tcschenks 9 ай бұрын

I only remember Fu Manchu from the Peter Sellers’ movie.

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

Christopher Lee played the character in a few films.

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

Lestat will always be Dorian Grey to me.

@mckenziemcquarry9209 9 ай бұрын

I think Sean was gonna retire soon regardless of film, this just made it quicker. So I’d say not worth it if the alternative is getting a better final Connery film or two.

@singingpepper 9 ай бұрын

So 3 things. 1. When I was younger when my mom would take me to Boscovs(a local clothes store) I would go around talking to the mannequins in a Sean Connery voice. I would ask them: "Do you like working for BOSHCOVS?" 2. One time I was talking about Clints closet and I called it Clits clonset. Now I can't say it right. Do'h 3. The lawsuit against LXG was a real COCK up. As always, love the podcast! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

We’re gonna start calling his closet that.

@TheHunterBolton 9 ай бұрын

FINALLY…the wait is over!

@BennieWilliamsFilm 9 ай бұрын

Re: the discussion on pasttimes at the end- Mom is a pasttime for Dad.

@Rolltidedallas 9 ай бұрын

I Love Parody movies but i was wondering how in the hell do studios talk these actors into doing these ?? obviously Money but still, who goes to Charlie Sheen with the “Hot Shots” script and lays it in front of him? Do they just jump right in and explain it or defend it ?

@nealwhaley63 9 ай бұрын

So the moral of this episode is wait 20 years to start work on something and let others do the heavy lifting. Because making shit is hard…

@TheNerdstalgicPodcast 9 ай бұрын

I know this movie was a bomb and didn't do very well in ratings, BUT I can't lie i do like and enjoy this movie, if i see it on tv I'll always watch it, I wouldn't go out of my way to find it and watch it, but I would watch and enjoy it

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

I do too. I don’t get all the dogging of it. I have seen so much worse…even in Alan Moore terms.

@TheNerdstalgicPodcast 11 күн бұрын

@@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 exactly! I've seen far far worse, and watching this growing up i always enjoyed it and i remember for a long time wanting a sequel 😀 obviously as an adult now I know this film won't get a sequel but i think it should be rebooted and tried again as the concept is there it just needs booting up on the script at parts 🤗

@justinstoll4955 9 ай бұрын

Could the Nautilus make it to the Titanic?

@plaidchuck 9 ай бұрын

Supposedly this is getting a reboot on Hulu. Kind of pointless now after so many years of urban fantasy saturating tv on top of penny dreadful doing a riff on the idea. Carnival Row bombed so i doubt this will ever get made.

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

I wouldn’t be surprised if this was made. Channels need content. Carnival Row looks lovely but its plot is all over the place.

@dhillon7167 9 ай бұрын

Do abraham lincoln vampire hunter next

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

As far as I know, that wasn’t a Sh*t Show.

@ohasia 9 ай бұрын

Today is a good day

@LanceCorporal_Waffles 9 ай бұрын

1:05:38 Sir. SIR! Mukbangs are FUN to watch and listen to, sir…. Lol. I love your theme song jingle.

@ohsnap8186 9 ай бұрын

You're thinking of the book of eli

@TheAdamGiles 6 ай бұрын

I hesrd Sarsgaard, and I think scotchguard.

@justinstoll4955 9 ай бұрын

I was so furious you went on vacation depriving us of more Shit Shows . . . But then you said you were playing Zelda and forgave y'all.

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your patience and understanding through this hard time.

@TheSpinnerRack 7 ай бұрын

The movie sucks, the director did a bad job, but Connery sucks? Connery was right! Directing is about interacting with the actors more than the VFX even is the might be important. Side note Alan Moore took the money for the film.

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

Moore takes the money then disowns projects. :)

@russellgill5376 9 ай бұрын

As we all know 😂😅

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 11 күн бұрын

It would probably be so much better if you stopped saying LXG. :)

@Right_Said_Brett 7 ай бұрын

Just to correct you on something; you said that the movie wasn't a box office bomb, but it was. Production budget = $78 million Worldwide box-office = $179 million You ought to realise that the production budget only accounts for the money that the studio spend on pre-production, filming and post-production. It does not include the money spent on distribution and marketing (which would have been around a further $80 million). Also, 100% of the box office takings do not go to the studio. Cinemas also take their cut of the box-office receipts. The general rule of thumb is that a movie needs to make between x2.5 and x3 its production budget in order to breakeven.

@devilpupbear09 9 ай бұрын

Someone tell that Bimbo in the room, Alex Trebek is also dead. RIP 😢

@ItWasAShtShow 9 ай бұрын

Hey incel, wrong podcast. Go spew your misogyny elsewhere.

@jackabalas 9 ай бұрын

The phrase is “I COULDN’T care less” I wouldn’t normally be so pedantic but Rae called Stuart Townsend British and while I don’t know or care for him, I am Irish and therefore obligated to tell Ian he’s wrong.