{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/579f9a74-5b9f-4508-b687-15873dad6d11/6583830e068759001658abfe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rejecting Elf","description":"<p>We regret to inform you, this week marks the final episode of our 2023 season. And, as it’s the 20th of December, we thought it only fitting to tell a holiday-themed story. Elves love to tell stories. I bet you didn’t know that about elves…</p><p><br></p><p><em>Elf</em> is a beloved and timeless Christmas classic. Starring Will Ferrell, the film brought in over $200M at the box office, and 20 years later remains a holiday staple for many. But back in the year 2000, the script was rejected by production companies, studios, directors and actors, championed only by two producers with no producing experience. Then when it finally did land a studio, executives nearly left <em>Elf</em> on the shelf. Join us, won’t you, as we pass through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, then through the Lincoln Tunnel for \"Rejecting Elf.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Have a safe and happy holiday. We'll meet you back here for more stories of rejection and triumph in the spring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tell us YOUR rejection story, and you may be featured in an upcoming episode:</strong></p><p>Record your voice:<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://speak-to.us/rejection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://speak-to.us/rejection</a></p><p>Write to us: hello@apostrophepodcasts.ca</p><p><br></p><p>We don’t regret to inform you – you can now listen ad-free! Plus bonus episodes, chats with Sidney and Terry, &amp; more. <a href=\"https://apostrophe.supercast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe here.</a></p><p><strong>Get to know Apostrophe:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/apostrophepod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/apostrophepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@apostrophepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p>","author_name":"Apostrophe Podcast Network"}