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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Jul 13, 2013 • 30min
'Fashion Police' Writers Strike; The WGA and Joan Rivers at Odds
The "Fashion Police" writers go on strike. Also the WGA East charges Joan Rivers with violating Guild rules.
Jul 6, 2013 • 30min
A Former Intern Who Sued Fox Speaks Out; 'Under the Dome'
A former intern who sued Fox speaks out about what he calls "wage theft." Brian K. Vaughn and Neal Baer of CBS's "Under the Dome."
Jun 29, 2013 • 30min
Kevin Smith on Funding 'Clerks 3;' Producer Lynda Obst
Why Kevin Smith won't use Kickstarter to fund "Clerks 3." Producer Lynda Obst on Hollywood's "sequelitis."
Jun 22, 2013 • 30min
Matthew Weiner on AMC, Twitter and the End of 'Mad Men'
Matthew Weiner, the creator of "Mad Men" talks about ending the iconic show, the Emmys, Twitter, and his conflicts with AMC.
Jun 15, 2013 • 30min
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on Making 'This Is the End'
Long time collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talk with John Horn about making their directorial debut, "This Is the End."
Jun 8, 2013 • 30min
Filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich's Life in the Business
Bogdanovich discovers his 1975 flop "At Long Last Love" on Netflix only it’s not his version! Plus, he hits the highs and lows of a long career in filmmaking.
Jun 1, 2013 • 30min
Mitchell Hurwitz and the Revival of 'Arrested Development'
Mitchell Hurwitz bares all: how "Arrested Development" was revived, his response to critics and if there's more to come.
May 25, 2013 • 30min
Fred Savage: From 'Wonder Years' to Director's Chair
How Fred Savage went from child actor to go-to TV director.
May 18, 2013 • 30min
TV Upfronts; Noah Baumbach; The Anonymous PA
Why filmmaker Noah Baumbach stripped down the set, crew and budget for his new movie, Frances Ha. Plus, the life the lowly PA.
May 11, 2013 • 30min
Marc Maron Makes a Popular Podcast and Gets a TV Show
Marc Maron reinvigorated his lagging comedy career with his podcast WTF. Now he's translated that life into scripted TV comedy.
