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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May 6, 2013 • 30min
Zach Braff on Why He's on Kickstarter and Why He Should Stay
Zach Braff defends his use of Kickstarter.
Apr 29, 2013 • 30min
Shooting 'Kon-Tiki' in English and Norwegian; 'Unmade in China'
How the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film "Kon-Tiki" was simultaneously shot in English. Plus, the story of "Unmade in China."
Apr 22, 2013 • 30min
How We Watch TV and Movies Today and in the Future
From binge viewing to streaming, Joshua Topolsky on how tech innovation is changing the way we watch TV and movies.
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.
