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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Jun 13, 2011 • 30min
John Wells on the TV Biz; Mike Royce on 'Men of a Certain Age'
We speak with John Wells about the creative freedom that comes from working in cable, and Mike Royce on co-creating that Peabody Award-winning Men of a Certain Age.
Jun 6, 2011 • 30min
'X-Men: First Class' Producer Simon Kinberg's Meteoric Rise
The producer of the origin story of the Marvel mutants recounts his own origin story -- from breaking in to Hollywood to morphing into a producer of big studio
movies...
May 30, 2011 • 30min
Addiction in Hollywood with Jeff Wald
In the 70's and 80's Jeff Wald had a flourishing career managing big-name stars. Drug use was an accepted and arguably a necessary part of doing business in Hollywood...
May 23, 2011 • 30min
Jimmy Kimmel; NBC Chair Robert Greenblatt; Upfront Highlights
Jimmy Kimmel roasts the TV industry at the ABC upfronts. Then, a conversation with NBC Chair Robert Greenblatt, and reporter Stephen Battaglio on the next TV season.
May 16, 2011 • 30min
The Creators of CBS' 'The Good Wife'
Robert and Michelle King say that having The Good Wife, presented to advertisers at the upfronts is like being at an insurance salesmen convention, but with great jokes...
May 9, 2011 • 30min
Casting TV Shows; Hilary Swank in the Producer's Chair
We talk with two veteran casting executives about casting TV shows. Then, Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank and Molly Smith talk about their new production company.
May 2, 2011 • 30min
'The Beaver' Producer Steve Golin on Working with Mel Gibson
Steve Golin on the making and marketing an offbeat dramatic comedy with a troubled star and his history of collaborating with creative types...
Apr 25, 2011 • 30min
Morgan Spurlock's 'Greatest Movie Ever Sold'
Morgan Spurlock talks about Pom Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, which was entirely financed by brand partners doing product placement in the film.
Apr 18, 2011 • 30min
'Everybody Loves Raymond' in Russia; Paul Reiser Returns
Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, deals with culture clash in Russia. Mad about You sitcom king Paul Reiser finds that success has a short shelf life.
Apr 11, 2011 • 30min
Actress Kate del Castillo, Marketing 'Marwencol'
Mexican telenovela star Kate del Castillo faces Hollywood culture shock. Then, filmmakers Jeff Malmberg and Chris Shellen go in search of an audience for Marwencol.
