KCRW's The Business

Littlefield on NBC's 'Must See TV' Era

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:46:26 EDT

Former network chief Warren Littlefield recounts stories from his new book, "Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV."

'Once Upon A Time' Creators; 'House' Medical Advisor

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:38:57 EDT

How the creators of Once Upon A Time" went from cable in Wisconsin to the big leagues. Plus, a doc who turned his passion with bizarre illnesses into a job on "House."

Eli Roth and Brian McGreevy Talk 'Hemlock Grove'

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:19:55 EDT

Horror movie maker, Eli Roth and "Hemlock Grove" author Brian McGreevy on turning this Gothic novel into a Netflix series.

The Actors' Pilot Season Plight

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:48:08 EDT

Actors talk about the exhausting and angst-ridden process of auditioning for television pilots.

Spurlock Produces for the Internet; What's in a TV Pilot?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:12:04 EDT

Morgan Spurlock on producing web series for the Internet. Plus, television masters on how to make a great TV pilot.

Whit Stillman Returns; SAG-AFTRA Merge

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:20:07 EDT

Indie filmmaker Whit Stillman returns. Plus, SAG and AFTRA merge -- so now what?

Morgan Spurlock Talks 'Comic-Con'

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:56:25 EDT

Morgan Spurlock talks about turning his cameras on the fans and phenomenon that is Comic-Con.

'The Hunger Games' Producer

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:32:01 EDT

"The Hunger Games" is the biggest movie to hit theaters this year. Producer Nina Jacobson tells us how the movie came to be.

The World of Voice Acting

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:53:10 EDT

We look at the art of the heard -- but not seen -- voice actor. Three veterans on what it takes to succeed and why some great on-camera movie stars can't cut it.

'Suburgatory:' From Pitch to Pilot to Hit Show

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:04:47 EDT

Navigating Pilot Season: How the ABC comedy Suburgatory went from idea, to pilot, to TV series.

'Suburgatory:' From Pitch to Pilot to Hit Show

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:04:47 EDT

Navigating Pilot Season: How the ABC comedy Suburgatory went from idea, to pilot, to TV series.

Telling the Sarah Palin Story on HBO

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:33:25 EDT

Director Jay Roach and Writer Danny Strong turn the Sarah Palin Pygmalian story into an HBO movie.

KCRW's Awards Season Special

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:12:05 EDT

Elvis Mitchell and Kim Masters discuss the Oscars and the Independent Spirit Awards, and share clips from interviews with some of this year's nominees. (Feb 23, 7-8pm)

Filmmaking in Brazil and Russia

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:43:41 EDT

We look at the film industries in Brazil and Russia through the very different success stories of two filmmakers.

Filmmaker Joshua Marston; Putting on the Spirit Awards

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:54:58 EDT

Joshua Marston's film about blood feuds sparks its own feud after being disqualified for an Oscar. Marston tells his side of the story. Plus, the Independent Spirit Awards.

Bill Lawrence: A Modern Day Show-runner

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:51:50 EDT

Bill Lawrence, co-creator of Cougar Town, is taking his show to the people. He's self-funding viewing parties across the US where fans meet cast and have a drink on him.

Oscars' 'Lousy Foreign Film Policy;' YouTube Film Festival

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:59:47 EDT

Debating the Oscars' "lousy foreign film policy." Plus, YouTube launches an online film festival.

Howard Gordon Talks 'Homeland' and '24'

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EDT

Howard Gordon, co-creator of Homeland and former show-runner of 24, talks about how both of these shows tapped into the very different zeitgeist of the day.

Creators and Stars of 'Portlandia;' IMDB and Ageism

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:53:00 EDT

The creators and stars of 'Portlandia' talk about turning their comedy videos into IFC's biggest hit. Plus, does IMDB perpetuate ageism in Hollywood?

Sundance Film Festival Preview; Mortified on TV

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:28:57 EDT

We get an advance look at the Sundance Film Festival plus how Mortified went from stage to TV screen.

The Making of 'Moneyball'

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:43:48 EDT

'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller and two of the film's producers tell the dramatic tale of the project's troubled journey from book to screen.

Animator Letters Project; Werner Herzog Redux

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:26:24 EDT

We re-air our in-depth conversation with filmmaker Werner Herzog. And we get some creative inspiration from Pixar animator Austin Madison and from Willie Downs-- the blogger behind the Animators Letters Project.

The 2011 Hollywood Year in Review

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:17:48 EDT

Kim Masters, John Horn and Michael Schneider banter about the top entertainment news stories of 2011.

Matt Damon

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:25:39 EDT

Matt Damon on how director Cameron Crowe wooed him to star in We Bought a Zoo, the challenges of being a really big star and why he's ready to direct.

VFX Pro Rob Legato; Forgotten Filmmaker: Georges Melies

webmaster@kcrw.org (Kim Master, John Horn, KCRW) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:45:58 EDT

Visual effects supervisor Legat on working with Martin Scorsese and James Cameron, and how movies like 'The Godfather' could work in 3-D. Plus, a forgotten film pioneer.