The Business (Entertainment)
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- Host: Claude Brodesser-Akner
- A half-hour of thoughtful and irreverent dialogue with Hollywood's top deal-makers, filmmakers, moguls, artists and agents. The show will clue you in on who's making pop culture pop and what's keeping Hollywood's Blackberries juicy.
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- Genres: Entertainment
- Location: Santa Monica, CA
- Language: English
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Why Doesn't Hollywood Love Theater?; Horror Goes Comedy
Mon, Dec 1
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You're in a play? But I thought you said you were in show business? We look at the weird relationship between Hollywood and LA's legit stage. Plus, even though they're not actors, directors can get typecast, too.
Hollywood Goes to the Middle East
Mon, Nov 24
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With a full-fledged production facility, major investments in film, and two world class film festivals, the United Arab Emirates is the next country to role the dice on Hollywood.
In Bombay with Slumdog Millionaire; American Film Market
Mon, Nov 17
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We talk to director Danny Boyle about making his new film in India, a country that's on the move, but still sometimes on the make. Plus, the bizarre bazaar that is the American Film Market.
Shrugging Off Atlas Shrugged, Redux
Mon, Nov 10
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Hollywood's been beguiled and bedeviled by Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged since it was published in 1957. Fifty years later, why hasn't it been made into a movie? We talk to legendary producer Al Ruddy, the first guy to get Rand's go aheadin 1974. (This is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on September 8. However, the "Hollywood News Caravan" is new.)
Bradley Effect at the Movies; Danny Goldberg and the Music Biz
Mon, Nov 3
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Is there a "Tom Bradley effect" in the movies, or are low returns for movies with black casts just self-fulfilling prophecy. Plus, music mogul Danny Goldberg and the future of the record business.
Mini-Majors, Endangered Species.; The Sundance Marathon
Mon, Oct 27
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This indie film was all about the art until the studios got in the game. How will independent film change again now that the studios seem to be backing away. Plus, watching movies 'til you drop with the programmers of the Sundance Film Festival.
Could the Economic Downturn Be Good for TV Networks.
Mon, Oct 20
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Will record-low consumer confidence cause companies to pull their ads off network television or will broke Americans staying at home be a boon to the TV viewing. Plus, the director of Repo! The Genetic Opera may have his career repossessed.
Faith-Based Blockbusters; The Westmores of Hollywood
Mon, Oct 13
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The making and marketing of a Christian hit which landed an impressive fourth place at the box office in its first weekend out. Plus, the first family of hair and make-up finally gets its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Politics as Mini-Series; Working the Emmys; The Duchess
Mon, Oct 6
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The closely-contested, presidential race has brought Americans back into the political process, not to mention doing wonders for TV ratings. Plus, and the winner is—-not the press covering the Emmys. And finally, the daughter of a black-listed writer comes to Hollywood.
Will the Wall Street Crisis Hammer Hollywood.
Wed, Oct 1
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How will the Wall Street meldown affect Hollywood studios and their coporate parents.
Which Way, Silverman.; A World without Don LaFontaine
Mon, Sep 22
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Do salacious rumors swirling around NBC's embattled programming chief signal his ouster. What has he done that's so bad, and what good is being overlooked. Plus, a world without Don LaFontaine.
Hollywood Goes to the Conventions; Mommy and Me Go to the Movies
Mon, Sep 15
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Are Hollywood celebrities irrelevant in an election when their candidate's a star. Plus, mommy and me go to the movies.
Shrugging Off 'Atlas Shrugged'
Mon, Sep 8
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Hollywood's been sniffing around Atlas Shrugged since Ayn Rand published it in 1957. So why hasn't it been made into a movie. We talk to the first guy to get the go-ahead from Rand — in 1974.
Hollywood Assistants; Studio Rights
Tue, Sep 2
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We revisit our conversation on Hollywood assistants, with authors Peter Nowalk and Hillary Stamm. Plus, how does a studio spend $100 million on a movie when they don't own the rights.
Getting Rid of the (Production) Shingles
Tue, Aug 26
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Hollywood's studios are slashing producer deals in record numbers. What are these producer pacts. What does it all mean for the kinds of movies that we'll be seeing. We talk to Adam Fields, who's had pacts with most of the majors. Plus, what's in a production company name.
It Isn't Easy Being a Green Hollywood Studio
Mon, Aug 11
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We talk to Shelley Billik, the Vice President of Environmental Initiatives at Warner Bros. Entertainment. She's spent the last sixteen years explaining to the industry that recycling vintage Halston doesn't make you an environmentalist.
Best of The Business: Hollywood on the Couch
Tue, Aug 5
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Dennis Palumbo, screenwriter turned psychologist, puts Hollywood on the couch.
SAG's Snafu; The Brothers Duplass
Mon, Jul 28
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SAG and the producers are at an impasse, so what happens next. Plus, what happens when the mavens of Mumblecore go Hollywood.
Disney's Teen Green-Making Machine
Mon, Jul 21
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From Hannah Montana to High School Musical, we look at Disney's teen green-making machine.
SAG and AFTRA Talk!
Mon, Jul 14
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AFTRA approves their deal with producers...and SAG goes back to the negotiating table. Is peace at hand in Hollywood.
Hollywood's Bump from the Economic Slump; Strike TV; Titles
Mon, Jul 7
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Do sky-high gas prices mean boffo box office. Plus, first there was the writers' strike and now there's strike TV. Plus, the Zen of making movie titles.
TV Across the Pond; The Day the Creatures Cried
Tue, Jul 1
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The two-way street between American television and British telly. We talk to TV producer extraordinaire Caryn Mandabach about her dealings across the pond. Plus, last words from the late special-effects wizard Stan Winston.
MySpace Makeover
Mon, Jun 23
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A makeover at MySpace continues to transform Hollywood into your space. We chat with MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe. Plus SAG and AFTRA's battle over the hearts and minds of its members.
Rating the Ads; Weather to Shoot or Not to Shoot
Tue, Jun 17
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How will rating ads instead of programs change what you see on your TV. Plus, whether or not to shoot a scene often depends on the weather.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Being an Assistant
Tue, Jun 3
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This week on The Business, everything you wanted to know about being an assistant, but were too terrified to ask. We talk with the authors of The Hollywood Assistants Handbook. Plus, an update on the actors' negotiations for a new contract.
Indie Film Shake-up; Hollywood on the Couch, Part II
Mon, May 19
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A major studio is getting out of the indie business and one stalwart indie distributor is rumored to be having serious money problems. The two indie film TV channels may roll into one. Is Hollywood going to give indie the bum's Rushmore. We talk to esteemed indie producer Christine Vachon and uber-salesman John Sloss. Plus, 'Hollywood on the Couch,' Part II, with writer-turned-therapist Dennis Palumbo.
Hollywood on the Couch
Mon, May 12
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We put Hollywood on the couch with writer-turned-therapist Dennis Palumbo.
Another Visit with Pixar's Big Bird
Mon, May 5
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Pixar's Brad Bird just received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Writers' Guild. So this week we revisit our conversation with the creator of The Incredibles and Ratatouille. Plus, the entertainment industry home team.
Why Can't SAG and AFTRA Get Along.
Mon, Apr 28
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The uneasy alliance between the two actors' unions has turned into outright hostility. Plus, the unions want money from the digital future. When will that future arrive. Finally, who gets credit before the credits roll.
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