Hollywood Breakdown

The Low Down on the 2013 Upfronts

KCRW — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:44:00 -0700

How the broadcast TV networks' presented their new Fall shows.

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Will Robert Downey, Jr. Reprise His Iron Man Role?

KCRW — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:44:00 -0700

Have we seen the last of Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man?

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What's Up at the NewFronts?

KCRW — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:44:00 -0700

Creators of online video entertainment woo advertisers.

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Hollywood's Efforts to Break into China

KCRW — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:44:00 -0700

Kim and John break down the risks and rewards of making movies for the the Chinese market.

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The Media's Rush to Report on Boston Bombers

KCRW — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:44:00 -0700

CNN and other media outlets err when rushing to report arrests.

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Aereo Has Moguls Up in Arms

KCRW — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:44:00 -0700

A New York start-up threatens broadcast television.

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Leno, Fallon, and Colbert

KCRW — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:44:00 -0700

Fallon to replace Leno but Colbert big winner

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Barbara Walters Reportedly Set to Retire

KCRW — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0700

KCRW's Steve Chiotakis and Michael Schneider (TV Guide magazine) discuss reports that veteran ABC News personality Barbara Walters is set to announce her retirement.

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Leno Out and Fallon In

KCRW — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0700

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Kickstarter Kick Starts Veronica Mars Movie

KCRW — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0700

A crowd-funding website that has been used to bring art projects, documentaries and inventions to fruition, has kick started the budget for a movie by Hollywood insiders.

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Fox Hopes to Rival ESPN

KCRW — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0800

NewsCorp has announced plans to launch Fox Sports 1, its answer to ESPN.

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Oscars' Ratings Up; VFX Artists Snubbed

KCRW — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:44:00 -0800

While Oscar ratings were up, the VFX Community was up-in-arms.

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The Oscars Are (Finally) Here

KCRW — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:44:00 -0800

Kim and John weigh in on what's been a lengthy, expensive Oscar campaign season. They also discuss the Academy's play to bring younger audiences to the telecast.

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VFX Business in Trouble

KCRW — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:44:00 -0800

Troubles in the VFX business.

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Sundance Sales Were Sailing

KCRW — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:44:00 -0800

John Horn, freshly back from the Sundance Film Festival, talks with Kim about the state of the film market there.

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