The Business

The Business

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. 

The 97th annual Oscars ceremony saw a 1% viewership increase… just in time for negotiations over what’s next for the show when its ABC contract expires in 2028.

What’s behind the boost in Oscars viewership?

The 97th annual Oscars ceremony saw a 1% viewership increase… just in time for negotiations over what’s next for the show when its ABC contract expires in 2028.

Smriti Mundhra’s successful Hulu series “Muslim Matchmaker” is one of many in her thrillingly varied slate of projects. She’s here to break it all down for us.

‘Muslim Matchmaker’ creator Smriti Mundhra on her diverse body of work

Smriti Mundhra’s successful Hulu series “Muslim Matchmaker” is one of many in her thrillingly varied slate of projects. She’s here to break it all down for us.

Clément Ducol and Camille, songwriters of “Emilia Pérez,” on shaping the film’s operatic world, and how they’re handling the controversies the film has sparked.

Songwriters Clément Ducol and Camille on the music of ‘Emilia Pérez’

Clément Ducol and Camille, songwriters of “Emilia Pérez,” on shaping the film’s operatic world, and how they’re handling the controversies the film has sparked.

Major shake-ups are coming for two fiercely beloved film franchises — “Star Wars” and “James Bond” — we dig into what it all means.

What’s happening with ‘Star Wars’ and ‘James Bond?’

Major shake-ups are coming for two fiercely beloved film franchises — “Star Wars” and “James Bond” — we dig into what it all means.

Star of “The Last Showgirl” Pamela Anderson keeps things in perspective, even pay discrepancies: “It doesn't matter, I mean, it all evens out in the end.”

Pamela Anderson on her life in show business and ‘The Last Showgirl’

Star of “The Last Showgirl” Pamela Anderson keeps things in perspective, even pay discrepancies: “It doesn't matter, I mean, it all evens out in the end.”

The Murdoch succession

Feud(s): The Murdochs (ongoing) + Harvey vs. Bob Weinstein (developing)

The Murdoch succession

Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, directors of the latest “Wallace and Gromit” tale, talk mixing claymation with modernity… and notes from Jeffrey Katzenberg.

The directors of ‘Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ on modernizing claymation

Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, directors of the latest “Wallace and Gromit” tale, talk mixing claymation with modernity… and notes from Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Disney and PBS are among the first to dial back DEI initiatives amidst the new political climate. Will Comcast follow suit?

Will Disney’s softened stance on DEI spark a trend?

Disney and PBS are among the first to dial back DEI initiatives amidst the new political climate. Will Comcast follow suit?

Jesse Eisenberg talks Polish citizenship and finding the complex humor in “A Real Pain,” his cinematic exploration of generational trauma.

Jesse Eisenberg on balancing humor and trauma in ‘A Real Pain’

Jesse Eisenberg talks Polish citizenship and finding the complex humor in “A Real Pain,” his cinematic exploration of generational trauma.

The full transcript from a CBS interview with Kamala Harris was shared by the FCC as the lawsuit surrounding it appears likely to result in a settlement.

FCC shares Kamala Harris interview transcript amidst ongoing lawsuit

The full transcript from a CBS interview with Kamala Harris was shared by the FCC as the lawsuit surrounding it appears likely to result in a settlement.

Super producer Marc Platt reflects on his part in the 20-year-plus life cycle of the smash hit musical “Wicked” — from Broadway to the big screen.

Marc Platt on the staying power of ‘Wicked’

Super producer Marc Platt reflects on his part in the 20-year-plus life cycle of the smash hit musical “Wicked” — from Broadway to the big screen.

A new ad starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson calls for Texas to up production incentives, but its anti-Hollywood sentiment lands with a thud.

A tone-deaf ‘True Detective’ parody ad for Texas clashes against calls to ‘Stay in LA’

A new ad starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson calls for Texas to up production incentives, but its anti-Hollywood sentiment lands with a thud.

Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Kim Masters to break down this year's Oscar nominations.

THR’s Scott Feinberg talks us through the Oscar nominations

Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Kim Masters to break down this year's Oscar nominations.

The Lively/Baldoni war rages on, Netflix adds 19 million subscribers in Q4, and David Ellison’s Paramount purchase looks to be gaining high level support.

Netlflix adds 19 million subscribers… and raises its prices

The Lively/Baldoni war rages on, Netflix adds 19 million subscribers in Q4, and David Ellison’s Paramount purchase looks to be gaining high level support.

Director Greg Kwedar’s recently re-released A24 film “Sing Sing” offers a parity model for equal ownership and equal pay in film production.

ENCORE: ‘Sing Sing’ director Greg Kwedar has big plans for pay equity

Director Greg Kwedar’s recently re-released A24 film “Sing Sing” offers a parity model for equal ownership and equal pay in film production.

Industry leaders express frustration with LA’s leadership in the midst of ongoing wildfires, Justin Baldoni sues Ryan Reynolds, and Trump threatens Comcast.

Hollywood power players question LA’s mayoral leadership

Industry leaders express frustration with LA’s leadership in the midst of ongoing wildfires, Justin Baldoni sues Ryan Reynolds, and Trump threatens Comcast.

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold: a seven year battle to make ‘The Brutalist’

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

Warner Brothers shakes up the C-suite

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against the New York Times, which released a story about the alleged PR campaign to tarnish Blake Lively after she made allegations of sexual…

Inside the twists and turns of the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni feud

Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against the New York Times, which released a story about the alleged PR campaign to tarnish Blake Lively after she made allegations of sexual…

Writer and director Robert Eggers has a fascination with making films that take place in meticulously reconstructed historical settings. ‘Nosferatu’ marks his latest dark film.

'Nosferatu' writer-director and Focus Features chairman embrace the darkness of audience test screenings

Writer and director Robert Eggers has a fascination with making films that take place in meticulously reconstructed historical settings. ‘Nosferatu’ marks his latest dark film.