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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Oct 17, 2011 • 30min
Felicia Day on Creating the Hit Web Comedy 'The Guild'
Felicia Day may not be a household name – yet -- but to many actors and gamers she is an inspiration...
Oct 10, 2011 • 30min
What's in a TV Pilot?; 'Courageous,' a Faith-Based Film
As the Fall TV season continues, we look at the challenges to making a successful comedy pilot. Plus Alex Kendrick, the man behind the hit Christian film, Courageous...
Oct 3, 2011 • 30min
Kurt Sutter of 'Sons of Anarchy;' Some Pixar Inspiration
Kurt Sutter, the controversy-stirring creator and show-runner of the FX series, Sons of Anarchy. Plus, a little inspiration from a Pixar animator....
Sep 26, 2011 • 30min
A Hollywood Producer Reborn; Harry Shearer Screens His Doc
Seventeen years after surviving a tragic car accident, a Hollywood producer wants his career back. Plus, satirist Shearer gets serious about The Big Uneasy.
Sep 19, 2011 • 30min
Rod Lurie Remakes 'Straw Dogs;' 'Contagion' Scientist
Director Rod Lurie on remaking Straw Dogs. Plus, Columbia University's Dr. W. Ian Lipkin talks about consulting on the Soderbergh pandemic thriller, Contagion.
Sep 12, 2011 • 30min
Action Director Renny Harlin
Renny Harlin, who hit box office highs in the 90's, talks about making 5 Days of War and the big flop that's haunted him for years...
Sep 5, 2011 • 30min
'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' and Gavin Polone's Many Lives
Agent-turned-manager-turned Producer Gavin Polone on his new movie, Conan O'Brien Can't Stop, and what it reveals about his star client...
Aug 29, 2011 • 30min
'Bellflower' Filmmaker; The Sarajevo Film Festival
Filmmaker Evan Glodell's breaking-in story. Plus, we go to the Sarajevo Film Festival. (John Horn guest hosts.)
Aug 22, 2011 • 30min
The Drama of the TV Drama 'Damages;' The Business@The Moth 4
The creators of TV’s acclaimed show Damages (cancelled by FX and reborn on Direct TV) on what lures top-tier talent to the show. Plus, our winning Moth StorySLAM story.
Aug 15, 2011 • 25min
Carson Daly: NBC's Workhorse Host
Carson Daly, host of The Voice and Last Call with Carson Daly, on surviving NBC's late-night wars, the writers' strike and recent budget cuts....
