Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew G Vajna

Couch Potato Theater: The 13th Warrior (1999) On this episode of Couch Potato we discuss one of Hollywood's biggest box office flops in the past 20 years, but a film that also has found a huge fan appreciation on video. This film comes from a story from one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th Century. Welcome to Couch Potato Theater: The 13th Warrior (1999).   The 13th Warrior is a 1999 American historical fiction action film based on Michael Crichton's 1976 novel Eaters of the Dead, which is a loose retelling of the tale of Beowulf combined with Ahmad ibn Fadlan's historical account of the Volga Vikings. It stars Antonio Banderas as Ahmad ibn Fadlan, as well as Diane Venora and Omar Sharif. It was directed by John McTiernan. Crichton directed some reshoots uncredited. The film was produced by McTiernan, Crichton, and Ned Dowd, with Andrew G. Vajna, James Biggam and Ethan Dubrow as executive producers.   Plot Synopsis: A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land.   Join Kyle Lee & Kevin as they take a look back at this fan favorite action film with a fantastic cast and see how it has remained a true classic to this day, and a film that represents everything that Couch Potato Theater is all about.   Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info / How to contact & find us:   - fpnet.podbean.com - FPNet on Podbean app - Fandom Podcast Network on: iTunes / I Heart Radio / Stitcher / Podbean / Google Play / Spotify - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: FandomPodcastNetwork  - Twitter: @fanpodnetwork - Kevin on Twitter & Instagram: @spartan_phoenix - Lee Fillingsness on Twitter: @TheWayOfTheWay / Instagram: @the_way_of_the_way - Kyle on Twitter: @AKyleW / Instagram: Akylefandom   Please help support the Fandom Podcast Network through reviews on Apple Podcasts and our Fandom Podcast Network Store on Tee Public.    Apple Podcasts / iTunes Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes so new fans can find us easier. Search FANDOM PODCAST NETWORK on Apple Podcasts / iTunes and leave a review for Couch Potato Theater. We LOVE 5 star reviews of course, but we love feedback in general!   Fandom Podcast Network Tee Public Store: Get Your Fandom Podcast Network and Couch Potato Theater Merchandise on Tee Public! Please visit our TeePublic store where you can help support the Fandom Podcast Network while wearing your Couch Potato Theater and other awesome Fandom Podcast Network favorite show logos with pride! Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetwork    Please listen to our other awesome podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/  Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast http://fpnet.podbean.com/category/blood-of-kings/ Culture Clash: The FPN Weekly Pop Culture Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/culture-clash/Couch Potato Theater: Celebrating our Favorite Movies Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater/Time Warp: The Fandom Flashback Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/time-warp/The Endzone: An (Unofficial) NFL Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/the-endzone/Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/…/good-evening-an-alfred-hitchcoc…/Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federationHair Metal: The 1980's Hair Metal Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/hair-metal/TYPE 40: A Doctor Who Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/type-40-the-fpnet-doctor-who-podcast/ Lethal Mullet: A 1980's Action Film Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/lethal-mullet What A Piece Of Junk: A Star Wars Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/what-a-piece-of-junk-a-star-wars-podcast…   Making Treks: A Star Trek Podcast https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/Making-treks

VHS Strikes Back E14 Dave and Chris are back reviewing the cult classic First Blood starring Sylvester Stallone. Originally a novel written by David Morrel. Morrell stated he was inspired to write the novel by hearing about the experiences of his students at the University of Iowa who had fought in Vietnam. The author also said "When I started First Blood back in 1968, I was deeply influenced by Geoffrey Household's Rogue Male." The character's name was derived in part from a brand of apples, which his wife brought home while he was struggling to think up a name for the character. In the DVD commentary for 'First Blood' Morell comments that one of the inspirations for Rambo was World War II hero Audie Murphy. Shortly after its publication in 1972, Morrell rights were sold to Columbia pictures, who in turn sold them to Warner Bros. This trend continued for ten years. The story passed through three companies and eighteen screenplays. Finally, it was sold to Andrew G. Vajna and Mario Kassar, who turned the character of Rambo into a more likable underdog who never killed anybody, instead of the angry, psychotic character in the book who goes on a bloody rampage and literally brings the Vietnam War to America. The role was offered to many celebrities like Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino until it reached Sylvester Stallone. The film was well-received by critics and saved Stallone's career. Plot Summary: John J. Rambo is a former United States Special Forces soldier who fought in Vietnam and won the Congressional Medal of Honor, but his time in Vietnam still haunts him. As he came to Hope, Washington to visit a friend, he was guided out of town by the Sheriff William Teasel who insults Rambo, but what Teasel does not know that his insult angered Rambo to the point where Rambo became violent and was arrested. As he was at the county jail being cleaned, he escapes and goes on a rampage through the forest to try to escape from the sheriffs who want to kill him. Then, as Rambo's commanding officer, Colonel Samuel Trautman tries to save both the Sheriff's department and Rambo before the situation gets out of hand. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 87% IMDB Score: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 61% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #britpodscene Support the show with our Amazon link. UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thevhsstrikesback/support

Tie on a red headband and network like a boss because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are taking an extensive look at the life and work of one of Arnie's most successful collaborators, Andrew G. Vajna. The co-founder of Carolco and mastermind behind Cinergi, the recently deceased Vajna had a huge impact on Schwarzenegger's career as well as the action movie scene as a whole! So lock yourself in for a guided tour of this producer extraordinaire's impressive filmography and showbiz legacy. DOWNLOAD HERE We're also on iTunes, Google Play & Stitcher Radio! Track us via Twitter, or email us at arniegeddonpod@gmail.com. We'll be back in two weeks with The Expendables 3!

Load your ice guns with diamonds and start cracking bad puns because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G, along with special guest Tyler Orton of the Subspace Transmissions podcast, are heading to the neon city of Gotham in order to size up Arnie's first major bad guy performance in this notorious 1997 superhero entry! Often cited as being by far the worst Batman picture, this Joel Schumacher-helmed effort has been a thorn in fans' sides forever. But is it truly without merit? And how does Schwarzenegger fare following in the iconic villainous footsteps of Nicholson, DeVito, Pfeiffer and Carrey? DOWNLOAD HEREWe're also on iTunes, Google Play & Stitcher Radio!Track us via Twitter, or email us at arniegeddonpod@gmail.com.We'll be back in two weeks with a tribute to Andrew G. Vajna!

Iniciamos nuestra segunda temporada con una guía homenaje de lo que fue la mastodóntica productora Carolco formada por Mario Kassar y Andrew G. Vajna, una forma de producir y rodar cine que nunca volverá. Con resultados variopintos pero con muestras de talento y entretenimiento sin igual como La saga Rambo, Terminator 2, Instinto Básico o Stargate y su canto de cisne La Isla de las Cabezas Cortadas. Sus peculiares fundadores, su marketing abrumador, su poderio para pagar estrellas y comprar guiones y su no reparar en gastos. Repasaremos su filmografia y nos retrotaemos a una epoca de amor por el cine "bigger than life". Cuidadosos de sus compositores musicales nos acompañaran en el recorrido Jerry Goldsmith, David Arnold, o John Debney. Nos atrevemos incluso a recitar a Rambo o escuchar musica psicotrónica de Showgirls. ¡Bienvenidos a Carolco Pictures, amor por el cine!