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Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines was a movie that, for a long time, looked like it'd never be made. Some wish it hadn't been. But also, there's an argument that it had as daring an ending as any blockbuster movie of its era.
In this Film Stories deep dive, Simon Brew digs into the story of the making of the movie, the battle to get the rights, to keep James Cameron on side, and then the conversations over that ending too...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
0:00 The Unsung Ending of the Naughties
0:55 The Labyrinth of Rights and Deals
3:22 The Fall of Carolco Pictures
5:29 From Titanic to the Terminator Void
10:53 The Battle for the Franchise Rights
25:15 Arnold's Political Ambitions Intervene
29:12 Finding the Man for the Job
40:26 The High-Stakes Production Gamble
Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines was a movie that, for a long time, looked like it'd never be made. Some wish it hadn't been. But also, there's an argument that it had as daring an ending as any blockbuster movie of its era.
In this Film Stories deep dive, Simon Brew digs into the story of the making of the movie, the battle to get the rights, to keep James Cameron on side, and then the conversations over that ending too...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
0:00 The Unsung Ending of the Naughties
0:55 The Labyrinth of Rights and Deals
3:22 The Fall of Carolco Pictures
5:29 From Titanic to the Terminator Void
10:53 The Battle for the Franchise Rights
25:15 Arnold's Political Ambitions Intervene
29:12 Finding the Man for the Job
40:26 The High-Stakes Production Gamble
