Entertainment

Critics review the latest film releases: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “40 Acres,” “Heads of State,” and “In the Mood For Love.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This summer marks the 85th birthday of Bugs Bunny and the 35th anniversary of “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Author Susan Morrison recalls seeing Loudon Wainwright III at The Bottom Line in NYC… and “finding her own laugh” on the album version — 1993’s “Career Moves.”

Author Susan Morrison reflects on an iconic Loudon Wainwright III show

Author Susan Morrison recalls seeing Loudon Wainwright III at The Bottom Line in NYC… and “finding her own laugh” on the album version — 1993’s “Career Moves.”

from The Treatment

Hot on the heels of a phenomenal weekend at the box office, “F1” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski joins for a hearty chat about how it all came together.

‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s background in music informs his filmmaking

Hot on the heels of a phenomenal weekend at the box office, “F1” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski joins for a hearty chat about how it all came together.

from The Treatment

Actor Greg Kinnear hits the hot seat to tell us all about his new Apple TV+ series “Smoke.”

Greg Kinnear on new series ‘Smoke’ and his ‘90s talk show past

Actor Greg Kinnear hits the hot seat to tell us all about his new Apple TV+ series “Smoke.”

from The Treatment

As Paramount reaches a $16 million settlement in a dispute over footage from “60 Minutes,” the Paramount-Skydance merger still hangs in the balance.

Paramount x Trump settlement is official; Skydance merger is… pending

As Paramount reaches a $16 million settlement in a dispute over footage from “60 Minutes,” the Paramount-Skydance merger still hangs in the balance.

from The Business

Comedy writer/director Larry Charles joins for a no-holds-barred reflection on his storied career following the release of his memoir “Comedy Samurai.”

Larry Charles talks professional perils on the heels of new memoir

Comedy writer/director Larry Charles joins for a no-holds-barred reflection on his storied career following the release of his memoir “Comedy Samurai.”

from The Business

The latest film releases include Jurassic World Rebirth, 40 Acres, Heads of State, and In the Mood For Love.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ ‘40 Acres’

The latest film releases include Jurassic World Rebirth, 40 Acres, Heads of State, and In the Mood For Love.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Michael McKean shares behind-the-scenes tales from “Spinal Tap,” the film’s lasting impact, and a career filled with comedy, music, and satire.

Big bottoms, big laughs: Michael McKean talks ‘Spinal Tap’

Michael McKean shares behind-the-scenes tales from “Spinal Tap,” the film’s lasting impact, and a career filled with comedy, music, and satire.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Julia Whelan is one of the most sought-after narrators in the $2 billion audiobook industry. She explains her extensive prep for the job, the physical toll, and potential impact of AI.

Want to narrate an audiobook? The job is tougher than you think

Julia Whelan is one of the most sought-after narrators in the $2 billion audiobook industry. She explains her extensive prep for the job, the physical toll, and potential impact of AI.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Emmy-winning actress Mariska Hargitay takes a seat in the director’s chair for the deeply personal new documentary “My Mom Jayne.”

Actress Mariska Hargitay shifts focus to direct ‘My Mom Jane’

Emmy-winning actress Mariska Hargitay takes a seat in the director’s chair for the deeply personal new documentary “My Mom Jayne.”

from The Treatment

Director Ryan Fleck shares his story of discovering the 1995 movie Smoke and how it connected him to Paul Auster’s novels and New York City’s essence.

Director Ryan Fleck spotlights a ‘lovingly told’ New York story

Director Ryan Fleck shares his story of discovering the 1995 movie Smoke and how it connected him to Paul Auster’s novels and New York City’s essence.

from The Treatment

Screenwriter Scott Z Burns’ work is wildly entertaining… while also positing frighteningly real scenarios.

Screenwriter Scott Z Burns asks ‘What Could Go Wrong?’

Screenwriter Scott Z Burns’ work is wildly entertaining… while also positing frighteningly real scenarios.

from The Treatment

A new, mediator-proposed settlement between President Trump and Paramount Global leaves us with more questions than answers about the company’s future.

Will CBS News’ independence survive the newly proposed Trump settlement?

A new, mediator-proposed settlement between President Trump and Paramount Global leaves us with more questions than answers about the company’s future.

from The Business

Sitcom legend Phil Rosenthal opens up about pitching himself to Netflix, lunching with Norman Lear, and the politicization of basic human decency.

Sitcom veteran Phil Rosenthal on going off script for 'Somebody Feed Phil'

Sitcom legend Phil Rosenthal opens up about pitching himself to Netflix, lunching with Norman Lear, and the politicization of basic human decency.

from The Business

The latest film releases include F1, M3GAN 2.0, Sorry, Baby, and Familiar Touch.

Weekend film reviews: ‘F1,’ ‘M3GAN 2.0,’ ‘Familiar Touch’

The latest film releases include F1, M3GAN 2.0, Sorry, Baby, and Familiar Touch.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Critics review the latest film releases: “F1,” “M3GAN 2.0,” “Sorry, Baby,” and “Familiar Touch.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘F1,’ ‘M3GAN 2.0,’ ‘Familiar Touch’

Critics review the latest film releases: “F1,” “M3GAN 2.0,” “Sorry, Baby,” and “Familiar Touch.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, and when she died in 2012, her obituary publicly revealed that she was gay.

Celebrating Sally Ride’s historic space career, same-sex relationship

Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, and when she died in 2012, her obituary publicly revealed that she was gay.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Business for animals in the entertainment industry — and their trainers — is drying up, as jobs move away from California and onto computers.

Digital tigers: Economic change comes for animal actors

Business for animals in the entertainment industry — and their trainers — is drying up, as jobs move away from California and onto computers.

from KCRW Features

Elvis speaks with stakeholders to discuss AI's role in filmmaking, innovation, and humanity at last month’s Cannes Film Festival

AI’s role in filmmaking with Peter Micelli, Neil Parris, and Sean Douglas

Elvis speaks with stakeholders to discuss AI's role in filmmaking, innovation, and humanity at last month’s Cannes Film Festival

from The Treatment