EPISODE · Feb 17, 2019
Episode 9: (Restore The) Magic Railroad
from Beyond the Lens (with Eric, Rico and PJ) · host Rico Robbins
All aboard! Due to technical difficulties de-railing our planned Hunchback episode, Eric and Rico stoke up the magic in the mountain for a conversation on the 2000 Thomas film Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Although the film did not perform well at the box office and was heavily criticized, the film had a lot of potential that was ruined at the last minute due to executive meddling. From detailing the differences found in the various scripts and the final product, to other causes the co-hosts are passionate about, this episode is one train you don’t want to miss! The campaign to release the “Lost Edition” of this movie is very close to Eric and Rico as a part of their nonprofit Restore The Magic, and you can find more details about how to help get it released at restorethemagic.org. Sparkle sparkle sparkle!!
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All aboard! Due to technical difficulties de-railing our planned Hunchback episode, Eric and Rico stoke up the magic in the mountain for a conversation on the 2000 Thomas film Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Although the film did not perform well at the box office and was heavily criticized, the film had a lot of potential that was ruined at the last minute due to executive meddling. From detailing the differences found in the various scripts and the final product, to other causes the co-hosts are passionate about, this episode is one train you don’t want to miss! The campaign to release the “Lost Edition” of this movie is very close to Eric and Rico as a part of their nonprofit Restore The Magic, and you can find more details about how to help get it released at restorethemagic.org. Sparkle sparkle sparkle!!
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