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. 

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.”

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.”

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 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.”

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 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.

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

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.

“The Apprentice” screenwriter Gabriel Sherman and distributor Tom Ortenberg share the risky process of bringing their Donald Trump biopic to theaters ahead of the 2024 election.

Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ will hit theaters pre-election — here’s how

“The Apprentice” screenwriter Gabriel Sherman and distributor Tom Ortenberg share the risky process of bringing their Donald Trump biopic to theaters ahead of the 2024 election.

“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

Errol Morris doc ‘Separated’ is delayed at MSNBC; Why did ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ flop?

“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

Oscar-winner Kate Winslet gets candid about working through producorial challenges to bring her new film “Lee” — which she also stars in — to the big screen.

Kate Winslet on challenges + triumphs producing and starring in ‘Lee’

Oscar-winner Kate Winslet gets candid about working through producorial challenges to bring her new film “Lee” — which she also stars in — to the big screen.

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

How Sony Pictures pulled off a drama-free succession

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

Two major developments tighten big tech’s grip on Hollywood: Lionsgate’s deal with AI company Runway + Meta’s SAG-AFTRA-endorsed celeb chatbots.

Lionsgate, SAG, and Meta are tightening Hollywood and big tech’s bonds

Two major developments tighten big tech’s grip on Hollywood: Lionsgate’s deal with AI company Runway + Meta’s SAG-AFTRA-endorsed celeb chatbots.

Demi Lovatio and Nicola Marsh, co-directors of the Hulu documentary “Child Star,” tell us how they convinced folks like Christina Ricci to share their stories.

Hulu documentary ‘Child Star’ unpacks the dangers of early fame

Demi Lovatio and Nicola Marsh, co-directors of the Hulu documentary “Child Star,” tell us how they convinced folks like Christina Ricci to share their stories.

“Strange Darling” writer-director J.T. Mollner and producer Roy Lee talk overcoming big challenges to deliver the 95 percent on “Rotten Tomatoes” horror hit.

The (semi)-strange journey of horror hit ‘Strange Darling’

“Strange Darling” writer-director J.T. Mollner and producer Roy Lee talk overcoming big challenges to deliver the 95 percent on “Rotten Tomatoes” horror hit.

A battle of the Bobs at Disney (Iger vs. Chapek) overshadows Emmy wins for “Shōgun”... a series about “the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds.”

A battle of the Bobs at Disney clouds Emmy wins for ‘Shōgun’

A battle of the Bobs at Disney (Iger vs. Chapek) overshadows Emmy wins for “Shōgun”... a series about “the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds.”

Filmmaker Maciek Hamela is one of many Polish citizens helping usher Ukrainian refugees to safety — his new documentary “In The Rearview” tells their stories.

‘In The Rearview’ director Maciek Hamela on telling Ukrainian refugees’ stories

Filmmaker Maciek Hamela is one of many Polish citizens helping usher Ukrainian refugees to safety — his new documentary “In The Rearview” tells their stories.

The open letter to SAG-AFTRA from members shows discontent with their silence on Gaza, and potential blacklisting.

SAG-AFTRA members call out the union via open letter, will leadership act?

The open letter to SAG-AFTRA from members shows discontent with their silence on Gaza, and potential blacklisting.

Two high profile succession battles emerge — one for the vast Murdoch family estate, one for leadership of Disney — Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss.

An IRL succession battle in the Murdoch family?

Two high profile succession battles emerge — one for the vast Murdoch family estate, one for leadership of Disney — Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss.

Playwright Justin Kuritzkes discusses his Hollywood debut, his obsession with tennis, and his marriage to “Past Lives” director Celine Song.

Encore: ‘Challengers’ writer Justin Kuritzkes on his spicy Zendaya tennis drama

Playwright Justin Kuritzkes discusses his Hollywood debut, his obsession with tennis, and his marriage to “Past Lives” director Celine Song.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the summer box office and Hollywood news, including Paramount's challenges and the Venice Film Festival.

Summer box office; Bronfman x Paramount; Venice Film Festival

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the summer box office and Hollywood news, including Paramount's challenges and the Venice Film Festival.

The writers of “Inside Out 2” discuss the creative process, the #MeToo scandal at Pixar, and Riley’s new emotions.

Writers Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein on ‘Inside Out 2’

The writers of “Inside Out 2” discuss the creative process, the #MeToo scandal at Pixar, and Riley’s new emotions.

Gary Oldman reflects on his role in Slow Horses, the shift from being typecast as a villain, and hopes to return to writing and directing.

ENCORE: Gary Oldman on ‘Slow Horses,’ Nolan, and possible acting Hiatus

Gary Oldman reflects on his role in Slow Horses, the shift from being typecast as a villain, and hopes to return to writing and directing.

Seagram’s heir Edgar Bronfman Jr. made an unexpected bid for Paramount Studios, challenging the Skydance Media agreement and shaking up the industry.

Bronfman makes multibillion-dollar bid for Paramount Studios

Seagram’s heir Edgar Bronfman Jr. made an unexpected bid for Paramount Studios, challenging the Skydance Media agreement and shaking up the industry.