KCRW's The Business

TV Upfronts; Noah Baumbach; The Anonymous PA

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:53:46 EDT

Why filmmaker Noah Baumbach stripped down the set, crew and budget for his new movie, Frances Ha. Plus, the life the lowly PA.

TV Upfronts; Noah Baumbach; The Anonymous PA

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:53:46 EDT

Why filmmaker Noah Baumbach stripped down the set, crew and budget for his new movie, Frances Ha. Plus, the life the lowly PA.

Marc Maron Makes a Popular Podcast and Gets a TV Show

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:35:31 EDT

Marc Maron reinvigorated his lagging comedy career with his podcast WTF. Now he's translated that life into scripted TV comedy.

Zach Braff on Why He's on Kickstarter and Why He Should Stay

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:54:09 EDT

Zach Braff defends his use of Kickstarter.

Shooting 'Kon-Tiki' in English and Norwegian; 'Unmade in China'

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:34:41 EDT

How the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film "Kon-Tiki" was simultaneously shot in English. Plus, the story of "Unmade in China."

How We Watch TV and Movies Today and in the Future

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:45:04 EDT

From binge viewing to streaming, Joshua Topolsky on how tech innovation is changing the way we watch TV and movies.

How to Fund a Gritty Indie Film; The Hollywood Power Lunch

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:21:07 EDT

How indie filmmaker Adam Leon made his gritty indie film. Plus, the Hollywood power lunch isn't about the food.

Danny Boyle: Directs 'Trance' & The Olympics Opening Ceremony

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:55:22 EDT

Danny Boyle directs his new film "Trance" while also creating the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and Making Movies

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:34:11 EDT

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and the art/business balance of movie-making.

'The Sapphires' Aboriginal Director; VFX Biz Update

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:44:53 EDT

An Aboriginal director on his hit Aussie film, "The Sapphires." Plus a VFX business update.

Top Chef's Richard Blais; Cybersecurity in Hollywood

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:31:06 EDT

'Top Chef's' Richard Blais talks about being a TV chef. Plus, hacking Hollywood.

Making Preschool TV: From Sesame Street to Disney Junior

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:18:06 EDT

Making preschool TV: We talk "Sesame Street," Disney Junior and focus groups.

Participant Media Makes an Action Film with Meaning

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:41:31 EDT

Why Participant Media made an action film with meaning, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

VFX Industry in Trouble; Won an Oscar...Now What?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:24:27 EDT

Visual effects pros share their woes, and 2012 Academy Award winners reflect on their life with Oscar.

VFX Industry in Trouble; Won an Oscar...Now What?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:24:27 EDT

Visual effects pros share their woes, and 2012 Academy Award winners reflect on their life with Oscar.

The Perils of Producing Reality TV

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:11:57 EDT

Reality producer Monica Martino's harrowing experience on Bamazon leads her to call for action in the reality TV business.

'House of Cards' Showrunner; 'Les Mis' Costume Designer

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:16:41 EDT

'House of Cards' show-runner on the Netflix experiment; 'Les Miserables' costume designer.

The Simpsons Go to the Oscars; Life of Pi's Marine Consultant

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:26:02 EDT

James L. Brooks and David Silverman talk "The Simpsons" and their Oscar-nominated "Short Film." Plus, "Life of Pi's" marine consultant brings authenticity to the film.

Scientology and Hollywood

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:58:34 EDT

Author Lawrence Wright on Scientology and Hollywood.

Making the Oscar-nominated Doc Searching for Sugar Man

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:50:06 EDT

Making the Oscar-nominated Documentary Searching for Sugar Man

Making Life of Pi; Prepping for Sundance

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:26:22 EDT

The Exec Who Championed Life of Pi; Filmmakers Race to finish their film for Sundance

From the DC to Hollywood: Making '1600 Penn'

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:39:50 EDT

A former Obama speechwriter and 'Modern Family' director make TV comedy.

The 2012 Show Business Year in Review

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:59:58 EDT

The big TV and film stories of 2012 and a look at 2013.

Ben Affleck's Career Resurrection, Redux

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:42:45 EDT

Composer Alexandre Desplat; IMDB Founder, Col Needham

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:45:26 EDT

Composer Alexandre Desplat on doing the lonely job that he loves. Plus, the founder of IMDB.