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DESCRIPTION: This week we talk to Phil Pirrello, a former marketing intern at Paramount circa the release of “Mission: Impossible 3.” Today we talk to Phil about his history with “M:I” and J.J. Abrams, about sneaking onto the sets of “3” (including Ethan’s house) and alternate versions of the teaser poster. We also learn what items Phil stole from the set and get into the viral marketing stunt that turned into a very real bomb scare. Released November 4th, 2022.

SHOW NOTES: In the interview we discuss the various posters for “M:I-3”...

In the episode Phil also talks about seeing the set of the airplane fuselage on a soundstage. Here’s that scene...