The Business

David Heyman on Producing 'Harry Potter' and 'Gravity' 07.12.2013 30:15 ↓

From "Harry Potter" to "Gravity," producer David Heyman on the producer's role.

Scientology and Hollywood, Revisited 30.11.2013 30:17 ↓

We revisit our conversation with Lawrence Wright about his book, "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief."

Creating Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' 23.11.2013 30:13 ↓

Michelle Ashford, creator of Showtime's "Masters of Sex," talks about making a show about sex that's not exactly sexy.  

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason: Swaying Minds through Film 16.11.2013 29:47 ↓

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason on the Clintons, "Bridegroom" and the power of the image

TV Podcast: Netflix; DVR Ratings; Reality TV 15.11.2013 33:12 ↓

The Netflix deal with Marvel; the changing TV ecosystem and what's up with Reality TV?

'The Square': Shooting a Revolution 09.11.2013 29:48 ↓

Shooting a revolution on the streets of Cairo.

Alex Gibney and Frank Marshall Talk Making 'The Armstrong Lie' 02.11.2013 29:48 ↓

Alex Gibney and Frank Marshall discuss the making of their documentary, "The Armstrong Lie."

Creating Authentic Autistic TV Characters 26.10.2013 29:49 ↓

Alex Plank consults on FX's "The Bridge" for the character with Aspegers. Max Burkholder plays a boy with Autism on NBC's "Parenthood."

Oscar-winning Writer Diablo Cody; Filmmaker James Toback 19.10.2013 29:47 ↓

Writer Diablo Cody directs a movie but won’t do it again. Plus, filmmaker James Toback goes to Cannes to make one movie and to sell another.

The Business TV Podcast: The Comedy Crisis; The Walking Dead; Social TV 18.10.2013 30:21 ↓

Enjoy this new monthly podcast from KCRW’s The Business, all about TV and how we watch it, moderated by Michael Schneider from TV Guide Magazine.

‘Escape from Tomorrow’ Escapes Disney; TV Woos Latinos 12.10.2013 29:48 ↓

Escape from Tomorrow Escapes Disney’s Wrath; How TV Woos Latino Viewers‘

‘Downton Abbey’ Creator Julian Fellowes 05.10.2013 29:48 ↓

Julian Fellowes talks Downton Abbey, Robert Altman and Romeo & Juliet

The Man Who Makes Low Budget, High Concept Horror Hits 28.09.2013 29:49 ↓

Producer Jason Blum carved a niche in the movie business making low budget, high concept horror hits.

The Woman Who Made Saudi Arabia's First Oscar Entry 21.09.2013 29:58 ↓

Haiffa Al-Mansour is the writer/director of "Wadjda" -- the first film entirely shot in Saudi Arabia, a country that's banned movie theaters. 

The Business: Special TV Roundtable Edition 19.09.2013 36:09 ↓

The roundtable discusses the Fall TV Season, how we watch and the Emmys.

Ron Howard 14.09.2013 29:57 ↓

Ron Howard talks about making "Rush" without the help of a studio, and shooting his first documentary.

John August and Dan Jinks Make 'Big Fish' the Musical 07.09.2013 29:45 ↓

Screenwriter John August and Producer Dan Jinks compare making "Big Fish," the musical, with making movies. 

'Breaking Bad' Creator Vince Gilligan 31.08.2013 29:48 ↓

"Breaking Bad" Creator Vince Gilligan says to be a showrunner you need to be a cult leader.

Filmmaker Lee Daniels 24.08.2013 29:48 ↓

Lee Daniels on the struggle and strategy behind funding his move, "The Butler." Plus, how racism and homophobia affects his storytelling.

Making 'The Bible' Hit TV; Stephenie Meyer as Film Producer 17.08.2013 29:48 ↓

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey talk "The Bible." Stephenie Meyer goes from "Twilight" to "Austenland."

Creating 'The Bridge,' FX's Bilingual Crime Drama 10.08.2013 29:48 ↓

Creating FX's "The Bridge," the bilingual border-town crime drama.

Funding Movies via Slated; The Unsung Casting Director 03.08.2013 29:49 ↓

Slated: a matchmaking site for filmmakers and film investors. Plus, the rise of the unsung casting director.

Rick Santorum Making Movies; The Man behind ‘Despicable Me 2’ 27.07.2013 29:50 ↓

Why Rick Santorum wants to make movies; The man behind the Despicable Me movies 

Guillermo del Toro on the Movie Biz, Failure and Saying 'No!' 20.07.2013 29:48 ↓

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on what he’s learned from failure and how he navigates the rocky waters of the film business.

'Fashion Police' Writers Strike; The WGA and Joan Rivers at Odds 13.07.2013 29:43 ↓

The "Fashion Police" writers go on strike. Also the WGA East charges Joan Rivers with violating Guild rules.