The return of HBO’s ‘Succession’
The third season of HBO’s award-winning black comedy “Succession” was supposed to premiere a year ago, but the pandemic halted production for many mon...
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The Business is a weekly podcast featuring lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors. The show is hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter...
Writer Danny Strong on his quest to make Hulu’s ‘Dopesick’
Before he co-created the hit show “Empire,” writer Danny Strong won accolades for two HBO movies based on real events. So when he wanted to make a ser...
As the Academy Museum opens, Los Angeles finally has a grand space devoted to movies
After budget blowups, a leadership change and many delays, the long-awaited Academy Museum is finally open. KCRW takes a whirlwind tour with museum pr...
IATSE behind-the-camera workers make movies and TV shows happen. They may soon authorize a strike
For the first time in decades, the crew members who make movies and TV shows are threatening to strike. Members of IATSE — the union that covers cinem...
‘Plan B’ and ‘Language Lessons’: Natalie Morales on making her directorial debut with 2 films
Natalie Morales built up a bunch of acting credits on shows including “Parks and Recreation” and “The Grinder.” But what she really wanted to do was d...
Sterlin Harjo on creating FX’s ‘Reservation Dogs’ with an Indigenous cast and crew
Before he co-created the FX comedy series “Reservation Dogs,” Sterlin Harjo directed three micro-budget films in his home state of Oklahoma. He had kn...
‘The Other Two’ creators Sarah Schneider and Chris Kelly on the return of their pop culture send-up
The critically beloved sitcom “The Other Two” follows the trials of the older, struggling siblings of a 13-year-old overnight pop sensation. The serie...
‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky and Paul W. Downs on their Emmy-nominated comedy series
Jen Statsky and Paul W. Downs are two of the three creators of the Emmy-nominated comedy series “Hacks.” The HBO Max show features Jean Smart as a vet...
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: How voice actor Jeff Bergman brings Bugs Bunny and Sylvester to life
Jeff Bergman’s name may not ring a bell, but he has some very recognizable alter egos: Bugs Bunny, Sylvester the Cat and Yogi Bear, to name a few. Ber...
Director Shawn Levy on the ups and downs of making ‘Free Guy’
Director and producer Shawn Levy’s new movie “Free Guy” — a big-budget original starring Ryan Reynolds as a video game character — had its release dat...