This is where they came up with the idea for "Sharknado"

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Channel: Marketplace APM · 2014 · News & Politics

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The Asylum, an LA-based film company, is behind a slate of blockbuster "mockbusters" - including "Sharknado" and "Titanic II". Kai Ryssdal took a tour of The Asylum's headquarters. He even got a peek at their airplane set and chainsaw.

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Produced by Preditorial http://preditorial.tv
Director: Rick Kent
Producer: Mimi Kent
Director of Photography: Zachary Rockwood
Editor: Rick Kent

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"Sharknado"/The Asylum
 

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"The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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"Mandeville" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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"Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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