The Business
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Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
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Apr 15, 2013 • 30min
How to Fund a Gritty Indie Film; The Hollywood Power Lunch
How indie filmmaker Adam Leon made his gritty indie film. Plus, the Hollywood power lunch isn't about the food.
Apr 8, 2013 • 30min
Danny Boyle: Directs 'Trance' & The Olympics Opening Ceremony
Danny Boyle directs his new film "Trance" while also creating the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Apr 1, 2013 • 30min
Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and Making Movies
Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and the art/business balance of movie-making.
Mar 25, 2013 • 30min
'The Sapphires' Aboriginal Director; VFX Biz Update
An Aboriginal director on his hit Aussie film, "The Sapphires." Plus a VFX business update.
Mar 18, 2013 • 30min
Top Chef's Richard Blais; Cybersecurity in Hollywood
'Top Chef's' Richard Blais talks about being a TV chef. Plus, hacking Hollywood.
Mar 11, 2013 • 30min
Making Preschool TV: From Sesame Street to Disney Junior
Making preschool TV: We talk "Sesame Street," Disney Junior and focus groups.
Mar 4, 2013 • 30min
Participant Media Makes an Action Film with Meaning
Why Participant Media made an action film with meaning, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Feb 24, 2013 • 30min
VFX Industry in Trouble; Won an Oscar...Now What?
Visual effects pros share their woes, and 2012 Academy Award winners reflect on their life with Oscar.
Feb 18, 2013 • 30min
The Perils of Producing Reality TV
Reality producer Monica Martino's harrowing experience on Bamazon leads her to call for action in the reality TV business.
Feb 11, 2013 • 30min
'House of Cards' Showrunner; 'Les Mis' Costume Designer
'House of Cards' show-runner on the Netflix experiment; 'Les Miserables' costume designer.
