The Business
Hollywood Do-Gooders; Pilot Season's No Fly Zone; Huffman's Tranny Diaries
Founded by former eBay exec Jeff Skoll just two years ago, Participant Films is now making a serious bid for Oscars this year with films Good Night and Good Luck, Syriana, North Country, and the documentary Murderball raking in a combined 11 nominations. Meet the execs dedicated to making movies that do well--and do good. Cue the laugh track! It's pilot season again. Find out why this year will be tougher than ever for many TV hopefuls. Also, Desperate Housewife Felicity Huffman sits down to talk about her role as the woman behind the man in the gender-bending drama, TransAmerica.
By Claude Brodesser-Akner • • 30m ListenFounded by former eBay exec Jeff Skoll just two years ago, Participant Films is now making a serious bid for Oscars this year with films Good Night and Good Luck, Syriana, North Country, and the documentary Murderball raking in a combined 11 nominations. Meet the execs dedicated to making movies that do well--and do good. Cue the laugh track! It's pilot season again. Find out why this year will be tougher than ever for many TV hopefuls. Also, Desperate HousewifeFelicity Huffman sits down to talk about her role as the woman behind the man in the gender-bending drama, TransAmerica.