The Business

TV Upfronts; Noah Baumbach; The Anonymous PA

KCRW — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Why filmmaker Noah Baumbach stripped down the set, crew and budget for his new movie, Frances Ha. Plus, the life the lowly PA.

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Marc Maron Makes a Popular Podcast and Gets a TV Show

KCRW — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Marc Maron reinvigorated his lagging comedy career with his podcast WTF. Now he's translated that life into scripted TV comedy.

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Zach Braff on Why He's on Kickstarter and Why He Should Stay

KCRW — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Zach Braff defends his use of Kickstarter.

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Shooting 'Kon-Tiki' in English and Norwegian; 'Unmade in China'

KCRW — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0700

How the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film "Kon-Tiki" was simultaneously shot in English. Plus, the story of "Unmade in China."

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How We Watch TV and Movies Today and in the Future

KCRW — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0700

From binge viewing to streaming, Joshua Topolsky on how tech innovation is changing the way we watch TV and movies.

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How to Fund a Gritty Indie Film; The Hollywood Power Lunch

KCRW — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0700

How indie filmmaker Adam Leon made his gritty indie film. Plus, the Hollywood power lunch isn't about the food.

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Danny Boyle: Directs 'Trance' & The Olympics Opening Ceremony

KCRW — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Danny Boyle directs his new film "Trance" while also creating the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

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Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and Making Movies

KCRW — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and the art/business balance of movie-making.

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'The Sapphires' Aboriginal Director; VFX Biz Update

KCRW — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0700

An Aboriginal director on his hit Aussie film, "The Sapphires." Plus a VFX business update.

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Top Chef's Richard Blais; Cybersecurity in Hollywood

KCRW — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0700

'Top Chef's' Richard Blais talks about being a TV chef. Plus, hacking Hollywood.

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Making Preschool TV: From Sesame Street to Disney Junior

KCRW — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Making preschool TV: We talk "Sesame Street," Disney Junior and focus groups.

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Participant Media Makes an Action Film with Meaning

KCRW — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0800

Why Participant Media made an action film with meaning, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

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VFX Industry in Trouble; Won an Oscar...Now What?

KCRW — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Visual effects pros share their woes, and 2012 Academy Award winners reflect on their life with Oscar.

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The Perils of Producing Reality TV

KCRW — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0800

Reality producer Monica Martino's harrowing experience on Bamazon leads her to call for action in the reality TV business.

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'House of Cards' Showrunner; 'Les Mis' Costume Designer

KCRW — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0800

'House of Cards' show-runner on the Netflix experiment; 'Les Miserables' costume designer.

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