One of the most ambitious film projects at any time carried out, the over-all budget was all around $300 million (estimates vary amongst $281-330 million) and principal filming for all three shots took location about eighteen months in Jackson's.
Very exclusive visitor Merlin Mann returns to the show to discuss about Comcast consumer services, cable-reducing, Marlins Man and his showboating-spectator predecessors, and the state of podcasting today.