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As we gear up to conclude our phenomenal first season, get ready for a special episode packed with our most cherished moments, from thought-provoking insights to unforgettable interviews. This episode is a tribute to all the standout moments that have made this season truly unforgettable. We also want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our incredible audience. Your unwaver...

On this season finale of MOVIES WITH… we're excited to welcome the powerhouse behind Festival Formula, Katie & Ian Bignell. Formed in 2014, Festival Formula has been a beacon of inspiration for filmmakers, addressing the need for more festival expertise. Today, Katie and Ian provide invaluable knowledge on submission strategies, do's and don'ts, and, most importantly, discuss th...

Join us on the latest episode of MOVIES WITH... as we welcome esteemed panelists from the 2024 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Women's Panel. Our focus is on the thought-provoking findings of the recent USC Annenberg Institute report, which highlighted a significant drop in the number of top-grossing movies featuring women in 2023 compared to 2022. Get ready to engage in a powerful c...

Emmy-nominated composer Jared Michael Fry on today's MOVIES WITH... Jared recently composed the music for Director David Ayer's global phenomenon, "The Beekeeper," starring Jason Statham. His diverse credits include blockbusters like "The Flash" and "Red Notice," action thrillers like "Alien: Romulus and Borderlands," and the horror sequel "It...

This week's in-studio guest is the highly talented TV producer and talent manager Tania Margolin. Tania shares her experience working at Syco Entertainment alongside Simon Cowell for over a decade and her early days after leaving school to secure one of the most coveted positions in the entertainment industry. Tania explains how she progressed at Syco and ultimately had her finger on the puls...

This week's in-studio guest is actor Kin Shriner, best known for his role on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" and its spin-off, "Port Charles." Kin shares his 47-year journey (and counting) at "General Hospital," where he plays the iconic and beloved character, Scott Baldwin. He talks about working alongside television legends, guest-starring on other soap o...

Welcome to the latest edition of MOVIES WITH...  This week our hosts Norma, Rich and Jeff are joined by Gregory V. Sherman and Mitchell Leib, Sherman Brothers & Sons.  Gregory V. Sherman is an Emmy Award®-winning writer, producer, composer and director. Jeff and Gregg collaborated on the acclaimed 2009 Disney feature documentary, "the boys: the sherman brothers' story." Gregg di...

“Jurassic Park,” “Forrest Gump,” “Star Wars,” “Cars,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “UP” and “Toy Story 3.” A short list of the most beloved franchises and animated features with magnificent VFX and post-production contributions overseen by today’s guest on MOVIES WITH… David H. Tanaka.   David served at Industrial Light & Magic in VFX Production/Editorial and then went on to Pixar Animation Studio...

“Lion King,” “Roger Rabbit,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame."  What do these blockbuster classics all have in common?   Academy Award-winning Producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn!   Join your MOVIES WITH … hosts Norma, Rich and Jeff as Don entertainingly recounts his 40-year experience at Disney Animation. Don provides priceless wisdom and insights on film and creativity...

On this special episode of MOVIES WITH… we welcome Ardees Rabang, production expert in the film and television industry. Ardees worked closely with Producer Rick McCallum and Director/Visionary George Lucas at Lucasfilm on some of the highest-grossing movies of all time: “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,” “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the...

“Mystic Pizza”, “Miss Congeniality”, “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, “Grumpy Old Men”…  what do they have in common? Prolific director Donald Petrie, who helmed these major box office hits and so many more, joins your hosts Norma, Rich and Jeff for this episode of MOVIES WITH…  Donald recounts growing up in a show business family, his path from Actor to Director and reveals his tried and true secr...

Tizzi Green, a seasoned Director, Producer, and Writer with over 25 years of experience in film and television, is transforming the entertainment industry.  Her humble beginnings as an intern at Sony Pictures Entertainment led her to produce, direct, develop, and write for various networks and studios and be mentored by Hollywood greats. She ultimately launched a production company, Majestic 9 Fil...

On this episode of MOVIES WITH… hosts Norma Garcia, Rich Reid, and Jeff Sherman are thrilled to welcome the very funny and talented actor Malcolm Danare, a true icon of the 1980s cult classics.  His debut in "Lords of Discipline" earned him a Golden Globe nomination for "Best New Actor" and was closely followed by "Flashdance," "Heaven Help Us," and the horr...

On this edition of MOVIES WITH… hosts Norma Garcia, Rich Reid and Jeff Sherman welcome the very funny, beloved comedian, writer (and Jeff’s wife), Wendy Liebman.    Wendy, who’s performed on all the late shows, headlined clubs across America for decades and starred in many comedy specials, was a semi-finalist on "America’s Got Talent." Inspiration for a number of notable female comics, W...

This week, Norma, Rich & Jeff host spatial audio expert Erik Foreman. Erik is a 3x Emmy-winning sound designer, mixer, and producer with an impressive career at Skywalker Sound and Dolby Laboratories.   Erik shares how he cleverly landed a role at George Lucas' legendary Skywalker Sound, where he worked with renowned artists and used state-of-the-art equipment to create exceptional soundt...

William Butler, a popular ComicCon mainstay, first became famous as horror’s boy next door – he starred and was killed in "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood", "Night of the Living Dead", "Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III" and "Freddy's Nightmares."    Aside from acting, Billy’s been a prolific writer, director, make-up artist, special...

Join hosts Jeffrey Sherman, Norma Garcia, and Rich Reid for this marvelous new "MOVIES WITH..." episode. Enjoy a fun and fascinating discussion with Jeff's good friend of over 30 years and hands down one of the funniest actors he has worked with, Will Friedle. Will portrayed Eric Matthews on "Boy Meets World", and voiced Batman, Ron Stoppable, and countless other animated...

Tribute to Richard M. Sherman “Today, Friday May 31st, at 2 PM is the funeral for my late uncle Richard M. Sherman.  With my late dad, Robert B. Sherman (the Sherman Brothers), Richard composed many of the greatest and most beloved songs and movie scores of the 20th and 21st Century.   In tribute to this great man and Disney Legend, we hope you enjoy and share around this small world this loving t...

On this episode of MOVIES WITH…, your hosts Norma Garcia, Jeff Sherman and Rich Reid welcome the engaging and in-demand screenwriting team of Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin.  Hynek & Martin recount how they met, their roots in writing, the art of collaboration, their work on Disney’s live action feature “Mulan,” Skydance Animation’s upcoming musical “Spellbound” and much more.    Send us Fa...

“Get Set to Get Wet!” – The 40th Anniversary Reunion of “UP THE CREEK!”  Join hosts Norma Garcia, Rich Reid and Jeff Sherman as this week’s “MOVIES WITH…” podcast spirits you back to the 1980’s for the 40th Anniversary Cast Reunion of the '84 cult classic comedy, “UP THE CREEK!”   Stars Jeff East, Jennifer Runyon, Sandy Helberg and Will Bledsoe and the film’s original screenwriters Doug Gross...

Join hosts Jeffrey Sherman, Norma Garcia and Rich Reid for this marvelous new episode of “MOVIES WITH…” where we get close and personal with actor/director/writer/producer/podcaster and professor, Rider Strong – best known as the breakout character Shawn Hunter on the hit 90’s sitcom, “Boy Meets World.” Rider and Jeff share funny and meaningful recollections of working together 30 years ago on “Bo...

Happy Star Wars Day! ​ On this special episode of "MOVIES WITH…" we welcome Laela French, Head of Lucasfilm Archives and Research at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.   Laela has overseen the Star Wars & Indiana Jones Archive collections for the last 22 years. At that time, Laela had curated and produced over 20 Star Wars  exhibitions for over 100 venues worldwide. ​ Laela French sh...

"Northern Exposure," "Numb3rs," "Quiz Show," "Mother," "Billions"  Legendary actor/director Rob Morrow joins your "MOVIES WITH...." podcast hosts Norma Garcia, Rich Reid and Jeff Sherman for a frank and funny conversation about the struggles of his youth, finding his calling, working with icons, pursuing his passions and putting in years...

“TOPANGA!”   On this new episode of “MOVIES WITH…” Jeff, Norma and Rich welcome the dynamic, driven actress/director/entrepreneur and “Pod Meets World” host, DANIELLE FISHEL, best known for her beloved, iconic role as Topanga Lawrence on the long-running hit series, “Boy Meets World.”   Danielle reminisces with Jeff about working together thirty years ago on the perennial ‘90’s favorite, shares in...

Young Frankenstein, Body Heat, The Big Chill, Defending Your Life, The Deer Hunter, Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, Ant-Man, Captain America: Winter Soldier, The Avengers: Infinity Wars AND Endgame ...    A small fraction of the blockbusters overseen by today's guest on MOVIES WITH... -- Former DreamWorks Executive, legendary producer, Michael Grillo!  Michael relays his rise from the Univers...