After a king’s new queen changes her six stepsons into swans, their sister must endure arduous trials to restore them to their human forms. But when her own life is at risk due to the workings of her evil mother-in-law, will she be able to complete her quest?

During this episode we talk to Producer Jon Davison. Mr. Davison’s producing credits include Starship Troopers, Robocop, Piranha, and Airplane!. Ed. note: due to a technical glitch with Bill’s mic he is a little quiet, but we thought the interview was too cool not to share!

In this classic tale from the Arabian Nights, a poor woodcutter discovers the hidden treasures of a band of robbers, survives great danger, and brings riches to his whole family — with some help from a clever servant.

A Finnish Tale from Andrew Lang’s Crimson Fairy Book.

During this episode we talk to Filmmaker Larry Cohen.  Mr. Cohen’s directing credits include Hell Up in Harlem, Wicked Stepmother, and It’s Alive.

A German tale from Andrew Lang's Green Fairy Book.

A man and his extraordinary companions work together to outwit a devious king in How Six Men Traveled Through the Wide World.

During this episode we talk to Director Joe Dante. Mr Dante’s directing credits include Gremlins, The Burbs, and Innerspace.

During this episode we talk to Producer Susan Arnold, daughter of Jack Arnold, Director of The Incredible Shrinking Man. Ms. Arnold reveals the significance of The Incredible Shrinking Man within her father’s oeuvre, and fun stories about her own career in Hollywood.

The Crow, an old tale from Poland, is quite similar to the French classic, Beauty and the Beast. This heroine, though, faces fear and isolation that her French counterpart never imagined!