Synopsis
The Business is a weekly podcast featuring lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors. The show is hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter...
Episodes
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A Former Intern Who Sued Fox Speaks Out; 'Under the Dome'
06/07/2013 Duration: 29minA 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."
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Kevin Smith on Funding 'Clerks 3;' Producer Lynda Obst
29/06/2013 Duration: 29minWhy Kevin Smith won't use Kickstarter to fund "Clerks 3." Producer Lynda Obst on Hollywood's "sequelitis."
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Matthew Weiner on AMC, Twitter and the End of 'Mad Men'
22/06/2013 Duration: 30minMatthew Weiner, the creator of "Mad Men" talks about ending the iconic show, the Emmys, Twitter, and his conflicts with AMC.
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Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on Making 'This Is the End'
15/06/2013 Duration: 29minLong time collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talk with John Horn about making their directorial debut, "This Is the End."
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Filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich's Life in the Business
08/06/2013 Duration: 29minBogdanovich 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.
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Mitchell Hurwitz and the Revival of 'Arrested Development'
01/06/2013 Duration: 29minMitchell Hurwitz bares all: how "Arrested Development" was revived, his response to critics and if there's more to come.
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Fred Savage: From 'Wonder Years' to Director's Chair
25/05/2013 Duration: 29minHow Fred Savage went from child actor to go-to TV director.
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TV Upfronts; Noah Baumbach; The Anonymous PA
18/05/2013 Duration: 29minWhy filmmaker Noah Baumbach stripped down the set, crew and budget for his new movie, Frances Ha. Plus, the life the lowly PA.
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Marc Maron Makes a Popular Podcast and Gets a TV Show
11/05/2013 Duration: 29minMarc Maron reinvigorated his lagging comedy career with his podcast WTF. Now he's translated that life into scripted TV comedy.
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Zach Braff on Why He's on Kickstarter and Why He Should Stay
06/05/2013 Duration: 29minZach Braff defends his use of Kickstarter.
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Shooting 'Kon-Tiki' in English and Norwegian; 'Unmade in China'
29/04/2013 Duration: 29minHow the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film "Kon-Tiki" was simultaneously shot in English. Plus, the story of "Unmade in China."
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How We Watch TV and Movies Today and in the Future
22/04/2013 Duration: 29minFrom binge viewing to streaming, Joshua Topolsky on how tech innovation is changing the way we watch TV and movies.
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How to Fund a Gritty Indie Film; The Hollywood Power Lunch
15/04/2013 Duration: 29minHow indie filmmaker Adam Leon made his gritty indie film. Plus, the Hollywood power lunch isn't about the food.
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Danny Boyle: Directs 'Trance' & The Olympics Opening Ceremony
08/04/2013 Duration: 29minDanny Boyle directs his new film "Trance" while also creating the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and Making Movies
01/04/2013 Duration: 29minFilmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and the art/business balance of movie-making.
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'The Sapphires' Aboriginal Director; VFX Biz Update
25/03/2013 Duration: 29minAn Aboriginal director on his hit Aussie film, "The Sapphires." Plus a VFX business update.
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Top Chef's Richard Blais; Cybersecurity in Hollywood
18/03/2013 Duration: 29min'Top Chef's' Richard Blais talks about being a TV chef. Plus, hacking Hollywood.
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Making Preschool TV: From Sesame Street to Disney Junior
11/03/2013 Duration: 29minMaking preschool TV: We talk "Sesame Street," Disney Junior and focus groups.
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Participant Media Makes an Action Film with Meaning
04/03/2013 Duration: 29minWhy Participant Media made an action film with meaning, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
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VFX Industry in Trouble; Won an Oscar...Now What?
24/02/2013 Duration: 29minVisual effects pros share their woes, and 2012 Academy Award winners reflect on their life with Oscar.