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Disney’s messy succession story; Overcoming the production challenges of ‘Strange Darling’
In the wake of Disney’s big night at the Emmys, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the New York Times article chronicling the chaotic succes…
1 year, 9 months ago
SAG-AFTRA is urged to protect Pro-Palestine members; Documentarian Maciek Hamela on ‘In The Rearview’
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down a letter signed by hundreds of SAG-AFTRA members calling on union leaders to protect Pro-Palestine members fr…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Murdoch family’s own private ‘Succession?’; Encore: Writer Justin Kuritzkes on ‘Challengers’
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the secret battle for succession among the family of billionaire Rupert Murdoch. They also take a look at a curi…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Journey of ‘Inside Out 2;’ Bronfman backs down
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni banter about the summer box office, noting that it started with a whimper but is ending with a bang thanks to a sequel a…
1 year, 9 months ago
Gary Oldman on ‘Slow Horses’; Edgar Bronfman Jr. enters the Paramount chat
Matt Belloni and Alex Weprin discuss Edgar Bronfman Jr.'s unexpected bid for Paramount Studios, challenging the existing agreement with Skydance Medi…
1 year, 9 months ago
Justin Simien’s ‘Hollywood Black’ chronicles the pioneers of African American cinema; Phoenix and Paramount bail
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss recent Hollywood developments, including Joaquin Phoenix's sudden exit from a film just days before shooting and…
1 year, 10 months ago
‘Sing Sing’ director Greg Kwedar models pay equity; streamers still struggle
Kim Masters and Matt Beloni discuss Hollywood’s second quarter earnings reports. Disney turned an early profit for streaming service ESPN+, but amuse…
1 year, 10 months ago
Jordan Klepper on surviving “bonkers” political news; Apple TV+ tightens its belt
Kim Masters banters with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw about the future of Apple’s place in the streaming landscape. Apple TV+ has produced some of the most…
1 year, 10 months ago
How ‘Survive until 2025’ became Hollywood’s new mantra
It’s been more than two years since anyone watched the second season finale of HBO’s “Euphoria.” Season three was delayed by the strikes that shut do…
1 year, 10 months ago
FX’s Emmy domination; ‘Shōgun’ makes awards history
The 2024 Emmy nominations are here, with lots of record-breaking nods and surprises to unpack — along with the strategy behind Disney’s acquisition o…
1 year, 11 months ago