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. 

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.

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you, our listeners! We asked you to send us your burning questions about the industry, and you delivered – from around the world.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni banter listener questions in mailbag episode of ‘The Business’

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you, our listeners! We asked you to send us your burning questions about the industry, and you delivered – from around the world.

Consumption, big tech in focus in ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

Documentarian Nic Stacey on his film, ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

Consumption, big tech in focus in ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

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?

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 & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

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.

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?

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?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II’s” winning streaks look to stretch into the holiday box office weekend, even as “Moana 2” shows up to the party.

Who will win the Thanksgiving weekend box office?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II’s” winning streaks look to stretch into the holiday box office weekend, even as “Moana 2” shows up to the party.

“Hey, it isn’t all bad,” says Seeker Music founder Evan Bogart about the state of the recording business.

‘Seeker Music’ founder Evan Bogart on the state of the industry

“Hey, it isn’t all bad,” says Seeker Music founder Evan Bogart about the state of the recording business.

Got questions about the Entertainment business? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni have answers, so tell us what’s on your mind.

Kim Masters & Matt Belloni want your questions for ‘The Business’

Got questions about the Entertainment business? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni have answers, so tell us what’s on your mind.

Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

Comcast looks to part ways with most cable channels (but not Bravo)

Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

As the smash hit musical “Wicked” finally hits the big screen, the creators of the original broadway show join to tell us all how it came together.

Interview: ‘Wicked’ creators Winnie Holzman + Stephen Schwartz

As the smash hit musical “Wicked” finally hits the big screen, the creators of the original broadway show join to tell us all how it came together.

With an upswing in Disney+ subscribers, big reported profits, and a potential new CEO — everything seems to be coming up Disney.

Disney snags new subscribers + an outsider enters the CEO succession chat

With an upswing in Disney+ subscribers, big reported profits, and a potential new CEO — everything seems to be coming up Disney.

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.”

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 showrunner of the widely acclaimed Max miniseries “The Penguin” shares insights from her time spent exploring the mind of the notorious “Batman” villain.

‘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.’ released Clint Eastwood’s “Juror # 2” in an extremely limited capacity. Will its outsized performance lead to new strategies for the company?

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?