Season Finale. A startling surprise on Hollywood Boulevard. George and Steven build a sandcastle.Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and

The Music Calls

1 Jun 11th, 2019 29m

George Lucas screens his film for Steven Spielberg and his friends. John Williams records a masterpiece. Theaters reject Star Wars.Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Stev

The World Builders

1 Apr 16th, 2019 27m 51s

Steven and George become allies. A tragedy stuns composer John Williams. Producers at Universal take a risk on a big idea.Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Steven Spielb

The Titan

Aug 19th, 2020 50m 23s

Finale. Press swarm to criticize Titanic after a bleak opening weekend at the box office. A humiliated James escapes to the desert to get away, and contemplate how to restart his career. Titanic refuses to sink.This award-winning 10-part origi

Dreams Have Limits

May 28th, 2019 32m 25s

George and Steven struggle with crews, imploding budgets and nature itself. A $40-million handshake. "The Star Wars" faces its biggest threat.Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and fr

Another World

May 14th, 2019 33m 10s

Jaws is an international sensation. John Williams attends the Oscars. George and Steven embark on rival projects out of this world.Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends, Stev

The Shark

Apr 30th, 2019 30m 27s

The open ocean devours Steven. George finds a home for his space adventure. John Williams returns to film scoring with an inspired idea.Set in the 1970s, this six-part original series tells the story of two big-dreaming filmmakers and friends,

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Remembering James Horner

Aug 21st, 2020 17m 31s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader reveals an interview with James Cameron from his film Score: A Film Music Documentary about the life and legacy of James Horner.If you enjoyed BLOCKBUSTER, please consider a small donat

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Interview with Bill Mechanic

Aug 14th, 2020 34m 40s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks producer Bill Mechanic, former head of 20th Century Fox Motion Pictures, about the PCP incident in Nova Scotia, and the face-to-face confrontation in James Cameron's trailer that ne

All or Nothing

Aug 12th, 2020 36m 53s

James finds Titanic's lead actors. A drug-induced hysteria rocks James' film production, as budgets spiral out of control. James gives up his share in the film film to keep it afloat.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Ma

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Interview with Al Giddings

Aug 7th, 2020 46m 39s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks underwater cinematography pioneer Al Giddings about working with James Cameron on The Abyss, filming the documentary that inspired Titanic, and his dangerous dives to the ocean floo

Diving Deep

Aug 5th, 2020 37m 54s

James makes several dangerous dives to the Atlantic Ocean floor to film the Titanic and clears the way for his next feature film.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and

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Interview with Bill Wisher (Pt. 2)

Jul 31st, 2020 41m 3s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks college best friend and screenwriter Bill Wisher about co-writing Terminator 2: Judgment Day with James Cameron, and James' career trajectory leading into Titanic.This award-winnin

The Action Movie Guy

Jul 29th, 2020 34m 2s

James appears on Late Night with David Letterman, as The Abyss disappoints. The Terminator finally finds its fanbase. James rediscovers his passion in a documentary screening, and pitches Titanic.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries

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Interview with Randy Frakes (Pt. 2)

Jul 24th, 2020 52m 59s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks friend Randy Frakes about James Cameron's frustrations filming Aliens, their discovery of the Fairlight Synthesizer for sound effects (or was it music?), and speaking with James' fa

The Tyrant

Jul 22nd, 2020 33m 46s

James' vision is threatened by a mutiny at Pinewood Studios. Pressure builds on composer James Horner. James' father declines an opportunity to celebrate his son's success.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The

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Archival: Titanic Discovered (Sept. 1, 1985)

Jul 17th, 2020 33m 13s

Bonus Archival. This special extended episode contains original news reports of the "greatest ocean discovery in history" on September 1, 1985. First is CTV's original report the evening of the discovery, and then ABC's World News Tonight with

Building A Terminator

Jul 15th, 2020 32m 9s

James finishes filming on The Terminator, only to see the film disappoint. James marries his producer Gale, and fights for Sigourney Weaver's big payday in Aliens.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking

Back to Basics

Jul 8th, 2020 35m 39s

An up-and-coming Ridley Scott decides on a film that will revolutionize science fiction horror. James pitches The Terminator, and meets bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The W

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Interview with Roger Corman

Jul 3rd, 2020 30m 51s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks legendary producer and Academy Award honoree Roger Corman about James Cameron's rapid rise through New World Pictures in the 1980s, and about his disappointment with James being fir

A Fever Dream

Jul 1st, 2020 40m 22s

Young James engineers a hot air balloon in Chippawa, Ontario. Tension builds on the set of Piranha II. James embraces his worst nightmare.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame)

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Interview with Randy Frakes (Pt. 1)

Jun 26th, 2020 47m 58s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks author and co-director of James' short film Xenogenesis Randy Frakes about James' early motivations, nearly electrocuting Bill Wisher on set, and James rising through the ranks of R

New World

Jun 24th, 2020 31m 2s

James Cameron excels at Roger Corman's film studio, meeting several people who will change the course of his life. An electric moment on set demonstrates James' filmmaking potential.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Mar

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Interview with Bill Wisher (Pt. 1) + Xenogenesis

Jun 19th, 2020 57m 37s

Bonus Interview. BLOCKBUSTER series creator Matt Schrader asks James Cameron friend and screenwriter Bill Wisher about their early interests and motivations, and about starring in James and Randy Frakes' short film Xenogenesis.This award-winni

The Dropout

Jun 17th, 2020 33m 8s

Premiere. 1977: College dropout James Cameron, a 22-year-old truck driver, aspires for something more.This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director Jam