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.
Nevada Commissioner blocks Rupert Murdoch from altering family trust
A Nevada commissioner has blocked Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to shake up his family trust in favor of his son, Lachlan. Why did the commissioner block the move?
Errol Morris & MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff break down their film ‘Separated’
Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.
Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood?
President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?
Did ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger rollerblade his way into a career?
As the papal thriller “Conclave” racks up awards buzz, director Edward Berger praises Netflix for their work on his previous film — Oscar-winner “All Quiet on the Western Front.”
‘The Penguin’ showrunner Lauren LeFranc taps into Gotham’s criminal minds
The showrunner of the widely acclaimed Max miniseries “The Penguin” shares insights from her time spent exploring the mind of the notorious “Batman” villain.
Warner Bros. releases Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ unceremoniously
Warner Bros.’ released Clint Eastwood’s “Juror # 2” in an extremely limited capacity. Will its outsized performance lead to new strategies for the company?
‘The Chronicles of Narnia:’ The Director, The Streamer, and The IMAX
Greta Gerwig’s hotly anticipated ‘Narnia’ adaptation sparks talks between Netflix and IMAX that could majorly shift the streamer’s theatrical release policy.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr.: online virality > old-school ratings
“I pledge allegiance to the joke,” says comedian Roy Wood Jr., explaining his approach to hosting CNN’s take on the British quiz show “Have I Got News For You.”
Amidst Q3 growth, Netflix fine tunes its film strategy
Netflix shows lucrative earnings and serious growth in Q3. Now, with relatively new head of film Dan Lin at the helm, the company plans to “make better movies.”
‘The Wild Robot’ director Chris Sanders injects tradition into a CG world
Director of “The Wild Robot” Chris Sanders on blending CG and traditional animation for his new film. Plus, his special relationship to Stitch, of “Lilo and Stitch.”
‘The Apprentice’ writer Gabriel Sherman + distributor Tom Ortenberg: Part 2
In part two of our chat with “Apprentice” writer Gabriel Sherman and distributor Tom Ortenberg, we hear about unlikely sources of funding and navigating death threats.
The Skydance x Paramount deal marches on: here’s what you need to know
Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.
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