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The Broken Elevator
Welcome to The Broken Elevator, where we pitch the films Hollywood's too scared to make.Join Tam, Deeby and Wumi as they pitch their dream sequels, prequels, reboots and more to some of Tinseltown's best (and worst) offerings.New Episodes every Monday.
Episodes
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The Inevitable Clip Show, Vol.1
We're still on a break, but we want you to know we're still here, and we still care :) While we work on our next batch of pitches, Tam has compiled some of the best parts from the first four episodes of the podcast: 01 - Spider-Man 4 02 - The Last Airbender 03 - Fargo 2 04 - El Santo
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63 - Choose Your Fighter!
Gamer Month comes to an end as the gang assemble their combatants for a free-for-all throw down in the virtual arena of fighting games! Wumi gets childish, Tam's a real peach and Deeby's making it rain (or snow). What unexpected film character would you want to see in a Fighting Game? Send us…
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62 - Ant-Man VR
Deeby thinks small for this week's Gamer Month pitch, as he pitches a VR-friendly Astonishing game for the Marvel hero Ant-Man. We've already had Batman; what other superhero do you want to see the VR experience from? Let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or find us on…
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61 - PaRappa the Rapper (ft. HenryOMaestro)
Wumi steps up to the mic and believes as he turns the PaRappa the Rapper rhythm games into an animated musical film - with a little lyrical help from friend of the show Henry. What games would you not hate to see turned into a film? Email us your suggestions at [email protected], or…
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60 - Papers, Please
Gamer Month returns! To kick things off this year, Tam takes the gang to the border of the glorious Nation of Arstotzka to pitch a live-action adaptation of the popular Indie Political Thriller Puzzle game. Papers, Please. What other Indie games do you think would work as a film? Let us know by...
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59 - Genderswap the 90s! (ft. Stella)
Stella returns in this week's episode, as we give the genderswap treatment to some films of the 1990s. Stella modernises a tale as old as time in Beauty and the Beast, Wumi almost recaps the entire plot of The Fifth Element and Deeby is ssssmoking in The Mask. What other remakes could let another...
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58 - Space Jam but it's Football
And by "Football" we mean "Soccer". This week Tam's given Deeby the challenge of pitching a sequel to the 1996 Looney Tunes/Michael Jordan crossover classic. Using Football as the sport of his sequel, Deeby recruits an unlikely crew in both the real world and the animated world.
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57 - The All-American Remake (Pitch-off #9)
America: The land of the free, and the home of several remakes of Foreign-language films. This week we've decided to add a few more suggestions to the ever-growing adaptations. Tam has a crime-solving anti-vaxxer in 'Mother', Wumi moves 'City of God' to The Windy City and Deeby Makes America...
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56 - Old Man Van Helsing (ft. Nick)
This week our guest Nick Hurd pitches a long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed 2004 Jackman/Beckinsale joint, Van Helsing. Nick knows his Voodoo, Wumi loves vegans and Tam thinks the Dark Universe is much larger than suspected. What other franchises should Hugh Jackman return to? Email…
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55 - The Simpsons Are Going to South London! (ft. Stella)
Sure, the Simpsons came to London back in 2003, but so much has changed since then - plus they never went to Morley's. Our guest Stella pitches her own Treehouse of Horror-influenced feature length special, which brings America's First Family into her own pocket of The Big Smoke. Stella used a...
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54 - The Heel-Face Turn
Deeby's back! To celebrate his return we return to one of our favourite episodes but with a TWIST: instead of good guys Hailing HYDRA, we've taken a bunch of villains and turned them into a force for good. Agent Smith goes bowling, the Gruber Brothers get together for a Big Score and The Red…
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53 - Chew
This week Tam serves up an adaptation of the Eisner Award-winning comic book series, Chew. Wumi gets grossed out, Tam wants some bacon and considers the life of an apple. Check out our menu of episodes at our website: http://thebrokenelevator.co.uk Or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...
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52 - Samurai Jack
With the animated series coming to an end, Wumi adds a spin to his own live-action adaptation of Samurai Jack. What cartoon should we tackle next? Let us know by emailing us at [email protected], or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @BrokenEPod. http://twitter.com/TamDiman...
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51 - (LIVE) Santo II: Rise of the Blue Demon
It's been a while since we last recorded, so before our grand return to the Elevator, Tam brings his pitch from the live show earlier this year: a sequel to his Mexploitation remake starring Legendary Luchador El Santo. So… what have you been up to? Let us know by emailing us at...
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50 - The Shining 2
In this week's season finale, Tam retells one of his abandoned pitches: an adaptation of 'Doctor Sleep', Stephen King's 2013 'The Shining' sequel novel. Wumi learns about the Psychic life of Danny Torrence, Deeby can't stop referencing The Simpsons, and Tam really doesn't want his pitch to turn...
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49 - The Sword in The Stone
Deeby follows the modern Disney method with his live-action adaptation of the 1963 Disney Classic(?), 'The Sword In The Stone'. Deeby does some accents, Wumi finds animated mice delicious and Tam is a Disney-less pariah. Who's ready for a live-action Bambi? Email us at [email protected]...
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48 - (LIVE!) The Special Edition
On the 3rd of April 2016, we uploaded our first pitch: Tam's 'Spider-Man 4'. One year - and 47 pitches later, Deeby and Wumi decide to repitch their stories in front of a LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE! Deeby returns to his first pitch with "Fargo II" and Wumi remixes his Daft Punk "Interstella 5555"…
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47 - Rugrats: Reborn
Wumi brings the Nick classic to the modern day, taking inspiration from the greatest film of 1989 that wasn't Batman: Look Who's Talking. We're going LIVE! For our 1st anniversary, we're recording our 50th episode at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, London, N1 3DT. Tickets are still available:...
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46 - Tam & Wumi Save The DCEU
Deeby's away this week, leaving Wumi and Tam to unleash their comic book knowledge on Warner Bros' less-than-stellar cinematic universe. What would you change about Batman v Superman or any of the upcoming films? Let us know at [email protected], or tweet us @BrokenEPod
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45 - Fuse The News II (Pitch-Off #8)
This week we're grabbing another tabloid as we prepare to FUSE THE NEWS! We each take two stories from the newspaper and smash them together into our own Frankenstein's Monster of news of a story. Wumi goes to Washington, Deeby takes a Road Trip and Tam is a Man of Science. and JUSTICE. What…
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44 - One Punch Man
This week we're joined again by HenryOMaestro as Wumi pitches a live-action adaptation of one of the popular webcomic-turned-anime: One Punch Man. Henry's the anime expert, Deeby's a recent convert, Tam's out of the loop and Wumi tries to cast appropriately. Who would you cast as Saitama? Email…
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43 - Romeo + Juliet + SPAAAACE
This week Deeby gives the term "star-crossed lovers" an all new meaning in his Romeo and Juliet-inspired pitch. Deeby takes inspiration from Star Wars, Stranger Things and even a little bit of the bard himself in his planet-hopping adventure. It's super romantic, you guys. Ponda Baba & Cornelius...
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42 - Toy Stories (Pitch-Off #7)
We're all looking forward to the Lego Batman Movie, right? This week we get ourselves ready by pitching our own toy-based films. Deeby rolls the dice with 'Snakes and Ladders', Wumi gets personal with 'Beanie Babies' and Tam is down with modern kids in 'Hatchimals'. What toy do you think could…
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41 - Shaft: The Next Generation
Hollywood's just announced that they're rebooting the 'Shaft' films, but Tam reckons he can do better that the director of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'. Tam introduces a new generation of the Shaft Family to the gritty world of modern-day Harlem - whatever that's like. With only…
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40 - Air Doll: Origins (ft. Jan Lukas)
This week's episode is probably NSFW. Probably. Everyone loves a good foreign film every once in a while, right? This week, our guest Jan Lukas from German podcast 'Kompendium des Unbehagens' introduces us to the Japanese film "Air Doll" and his idea for a spinoff prequel. Have you seen any…
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39 - Interstella 5555. Two
Back in 2003 Daft Punk released 'Interstella 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem', a feature length film of animated music videos for their album Discovery. Fourteen years later Wumi attempts to tie the songs of 2013's Random Access Memories together in his sequel pitch, 'Fragments of…
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38 - FranchiseWatch: 2017
We're back! While we get back into the groove with our own film ideas, we decide to have a look at the actual remakes, reboots and adaptations coming out throughout the year. This week Tam finally snaps, Deeby loves the Fast and Furious Film Franchise and Wumi's secretly a Brony?? What 2017 film...
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37 - #TeamDeeby #TeamWumzum
Last week's versus episode CONTINUES this week, as the Wumicide Squad and the Deebyngers go through more of Tam's perilous scenarios. The teams meet an old friend, Deeby loses a member and Wumi has a mansion just for car stunts. Who wins? You Decide. Email us at [email protected], or...
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36 - Deeby v Wumi: Dawn of Civil War
Tam unveils the Broken Elevator Cinematic Universe as Deeby and Wumi assemble teams of characters from previous episodes. It's like a versus episode, but it's not? Wumi loses a colleague, Deeby stops some Polar Bears and the gang get themselves banned from The North with their Liverpudlian…
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35 - Disney's Next Animated Film
Tam opens up his Big Book of Stories (aka The Internet) and tells Deeby three tales he thinks should be the next Frozen. Or Moana. Is Moana good? We don't know, we haven't seen it. Crabbe gets smart in 'Doctor Know-All', Tam narrates a peachy story in 'Momotaro' and the race is on in 'The…
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34 - Dear Other White People
Deeby and Wumi talk about the Black Experience in this week's episode, as they brainstorm sequel ideas to 2014's satirical comedy, Dear White People. Are You Experienced? Email us at [email protected] with your stories and we promise not to steal them and turn them into a movie. You can...
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33 - Marvel's Strange Tales #110
Tam looks back at Doctor Strange's 1963 comic book debut in this week's episode, and tries to turn an unrelated story in the same issue into Marvel's next big franchise. But-- he hasn't read the comic. With Wumi's help, a two line synopsis for 'We Search The Stars!' and a bunch of nameless...
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32 - Public Domain Horror Night (Pitch-Off #6)
Merry Halloween! This week we go to www.horrortheque.com, find an old horror film and modernise the crap out of it. Deeby gives 'Nosferatu' an arthouse spin, Wumi hates horror, but questions reality with 'Fear in the Night', and Tam gives some gore to 'The Brain That Wouldn't Die'. What Public...
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31 - Attack the Block 2 (ft. Moses)
Friend of the show Moses passes by to pitch a sequel to 2011's "Hoodsploitation" Sci-Fi, Attack The Block. Moses brings in a different Sci-Fi element, Wumi rips down the block and Tam talks about an embarrassing encounter with Noel Clarke. What you sayin', bruv? Let us know at...
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30 - Fuse the News! (Pitch-Off #5)
It's Episode 30! ...and we've run out of ideas. In this week's episode Tam, Deeby and Wumi take true stories from a newspaper and remix them into original stories. Tam takes an ill-fated train journey, Deeby causes triple-double trouble and Wumi faces the music and gets the gang back together for...
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29 - Icon & Rocket
In this week's episode, Tam adds two lesser-known superheroes to DC's Cinematic Universe with an 'Icon and Rocket' solo film. Deeby talks Original Sin, Wumi talks Black Lives Matter and Tam just wants to talk about an immortal alien who looks like a Black dude. Tam thinks talking dogs are…
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28 - Coming to America 2
Wumi returns to the African nation of Zamunda with his totally natural-sounding film: "Welcome to England - Coming to America: Part 2". Wumi's an Acronym Genius, Deeby loves the Lion King Trilogy and Tam tries to assassinate Eddie Murphy. One of us may or may not actually be a Prince. Email us at...
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27 - Bring Me the Head of Paul McCartney (ft. Barney)
Tam takes a Magical Mystery Tour to 1969 in his Beatles-inspired pitch. With A Little Help From his friends - including guest Barney - Tam pitches a trueish story about an Abbey Road billboard on the Sunset Strip. Barney's got a Ticket to Ride, Deeby's In The Sky With Diamonds, Wumi want to Hold...
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26 - What We (Also) Do In the Shadows
With Taika Waititi's latest film, "Hunt For the Wilderpeople" in cinemas this weekend, Deeby pitches a sequel to Waititi's Vampire Mockumentary. Tam wants a reverse-Twilight, Wumi questions Buffy's Vampire Slaying activities, and Deeby raises the (wooden) stakes. What're you laughing about? Let…
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25 - Pitch-Off #4: 'Hail Hydra'
Tam and Deeby join forces to turn some of cinema's greatest heroes to the Dark Side. Deeby rewrites history, Tam doesn't play by his own rules and Wumi goes on the run in France. Who's the very best at being bad? Send us your suggestions by email to [email protected], or you can find us...
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24 - Rear Window (ft. HenryOMaestro)
Deeby tackles a classic in this week's episode, as he attempts a modern retelling of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 Thriller, Rear Window. Deeby teaches Henry to appreciate the Master of Suspense, Tam takes Jimmy Stewart to war, and Wumi looks through his rear-view mirror. Which Hitchcock film would you...
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23 - Metal Gear (ft. Charly)
As Gamer Month comes to an end, we're joined by our Gamer friend Charly who pitches his Raiden-centric Metal Gear prequel game. Charly is the new Accent Master, Wumi mans the canons, Deeby goes to the polls and Tam hides in a box for the entire episode. Do you want to hear the extended, unedited...
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22 - Star Fox Zero
This week, Wumi pitches his prequel film idea to Nintendo's Star Fox Games. Wumi trusts his instincts, Deeby does a U-turn and Tam has a Giant Robot Monkey-sized gap in his knowledge. Do you sense a disturbance in the not-Force? Email us at [email protected] and we'll try and sort that...
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21 - FIFA: Legends
Gamer Month continues, and Deeby pitches a Story Mode for the only game franchise he plays anymore: FIFA Football. Deeby goes football crazy, Wumi's grapes cause a distraction and Tam tries to introduce a adoption storyline. Are you a sucker for soccer? Email us at [email protected] and...
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20 - Sonic Adventure 3 (ft. Jason [Retro Restart])
It's week 2 of Gamer Month, and our guest and gaming expert Jason from Retro Restart pitches us his dream threequel to Sega's Sonic Adventure series. Massive thanks to Jason for coming in - and massive sorry for the audio quality. Check out his Youtube page…
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19 - 1080° Snowboarding
It's GAMER MONTH! Every pitch this month is games-related, and Tam starts off with the obscure Nintendo64 classic, 1080° Snowboarding. Tam can't do basic maths, Wumi reveals his Indie-kid past, and Deeby wants to breakdance on a board. Tam thinks Ricky Winterborn is the true King in the North....
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18 - Fant42tic
This week, Tam takes on the impossible: he attempts to pitch a good sequel to 2015's Fantastic Four. Tam gives The Thing clothes, Deeby doesn't negotiate with ninja-terrorists, and Wumi *really* wants Marvel to get the rights back. How do you pronounce 'Ioan Gruffudd'? Send your audio recordings…
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17 - Pitch-Off #3: Genderswap The 80s! (ft. Ashley)
With 'Ghostbusters' out this week, we discuss other beloved 80s films that could use a gender-swapped, modern-day reboot, and we've brought back Ashley to judge the best idea. Wumi goes back to Zamunda with 'Coming to America', Tam forgets the "modern" part of the reboot with 'The Prince...
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16 - Samurai Champloo
Wumi and Deeby team up to pitch a feature length episode of one of their favourite animes, Samurai Champloo. Deeby wants artistic license, Wumi wants to change his name to Saito, and Tam really wants to drug a character. Do you want to be our official Pronouncer of Things? Send your applications…
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15 - Creed II
Tam's back from his three week training montage, and he's brought a sequel to Michael B Jordan's Rocky spinoff. Tam's missed his accents, Wumi talks baby surnames and Deeby reveals his vast knowledge of the boxing world. Donny v Rocky Jr: who wins? Email us at [email protected] with…
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Welcome to The Broken Elevator, where we pitch the films Hollywood's too scared to make.Join Tam, Deeby and Wumi as they pitch their dream sequels, prequels, reboots and more to some of Tinseltown's best (and worst) offerings.New Episodes every Monday.
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