http://odeo.com/channels/2099-KCRW-s-The-Business NealF no Hosted by Kim Masters, The Business looks deep inside the business of entertainment. A half-hour of thoughtful and irreverent dialogue with Hollywood's top deal-makers, filmmakers, moguls, artists and agents, The Business will clue you in on who's making pop culture pop and what's keeping Hollywood's Blackberries juicy. Hosted by Kim Masters, The Business looks deep inside the business of entertainment. A half-hour of thoughtful and irreverent dialogue with Hollywood's top deal-makers, filmmakers, moguls, artists and agents, The Business will clue you in on who's making pop culture pop and what's keeping Hollywood's Blackberries juicy. Hosted by Kim Masters, The Business looks deep inside the business of entertainment. A half-hour of thoughtful and irreverent dialogue with Hollywood's top deal-makers, filmmakers, moguls, artists and agents, The Business will clue you in on who's making pop culture pop and what's keeping Hollywood's Blackberries juicy. en-us 40 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25426798-The-Thalberg-Windows-Close-in-Hollywood The Motion Picture Academy hands out the first Thalberg Memorial Award since 2000, but what exactly it?  Plus, DVD's are dying. What will take their place, and how will it change the way we watch ? and pay for ? movies? The Motion Picture Academy hands out the first Thalberg Memorial Award since 2000, but what exactly it?  Plus, DVD's are dying. What will take their place, and how will it change the way we watch ? and pay for ? movies? The Motion Picture Academy hands out the first Thalberg Memorial Award since 2000, but what exactly it?  Plus, DVD's are dying. What will take their place, and how will it change the way we watch ? and pay for ? movies? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25426798 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384346-Producer-Grant-Heslov-Directs-Stopping-Hollywood-s-Scammers Writer/actor/producer Grant Heslov moves to the director's chair on the new George Clooney movie, The Men Who Stare at Goats. Plus, "I'll make you a star! - for 5,000 bucks." Writer/actor/producer Grant Heslov moves to the director's chair on the new George Clooney movie, The Men Who Stare at Goats. Plus, "I'll make you a star! - for 5,000 bucks." Writer/actor/producer Grant Heslov moves to the director's chair on the new George Clooney movie, The Men Who Stare at Goats. Plus, "I'll make you a star! - for 5,000 bucks." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384346 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384347-Marketing-Movies-Interactively-Producing-for-Cable-v-NBC This week, how Warner Brothers used interactive tricks to power a surprisingly strong opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are. Plus television writer/producer Dan Harmon toiled in basic cable on Comedy Central and VH1.  Now, as creator of NBC's Community he tells us how the game is different on a big broadcast network. And, as always, the Hollywood news banter. This week, how Warner Brothers used interactive tricks to power a surprisingly strong opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are. Plus television writer/producer Dan Harmon toiled in basic cable on Comedy Central and VH1.  Now, as creator of NBC's Community he tells us how the game is different on a big broadcast network. And, as always, the Hollywood news banter. This week, how Warner Brothers used interactive tricks to power a surprisingly strong opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are. Plus television writer/producer Dan Harmon toiled in basic cable on Comedy Central and VH1.  Now, as creator of NBC's Community he tells us how the game is different on a big broadcast network. And, as always, the Hollywood news banter. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25384347 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25379546-Marketing-Movies-Interactively-Producing-for-Cable-v-NBC This week, how Warner Brothers used interactive tricks to power a surprisingly strong opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are. Plus television writer/producer Dan Harmon toiled in basic cable on Comedy Central and VH1.  Now, as creator of NBC's Community he tells us how the game is different on a big broadcast network. And, as always, the Hollywood news banter. This week, how Warner Brothers used interactive tricks to power a surprisingly strong opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are. Plus television writer/producer Dan Harmon toiled in basic cable on Comedy Central and VH1.  Now, as creator of NBC's Community he tells us how the game is different on a big broadcast network. And, as always, the Hollywood news banter. This week, how Warner Brothers used interactive tricks to power a surprisingly strong opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are. Plus television writer/producer Dan Harmon toiled in basic cable on Comedy Central and VH1.  Now, as creator of NBC's Community he tells us how the game is different on a big broadcast network. And, as always, the Hollywood news banter. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379546 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384349-Curse-of-the-Mogul-NCIS-Spin-off-Success A new book argues that media moguls act like spoiled brats, squandering the shareholders' money on toys that they don't really need. Plus, how do you create a TV spin-off that's original but not too original? We ask the producer of the CBS shows NCIS and the brand new NCIS: Los Angeles. A new book argues that media moguls act like spoiled brats, squandering the shareholders' money on toys that they don't really need. Plus, how do you create a TV spin-off that's original but not too original? We ask the producer of the CBS shows NCIS and the brand new NCIS: Los Angeles. A new book argues that media moguls act like spoiled brats, squandering the shareholders' money on toys that they don't really need. Plus, how do you create a TV spin-off that's original but not too original? We ask the producer of the CBS shows NCIS and the brand new NCIS: Los Angeles. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25384349 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25314186-Curse-of-the-Mogul-NCIS-Spin-off-Success A new book argues that media moguls act like spoiled brats, squandering the shareholders' money on toys that they don't really need. Plus, how do you create a TV spin-off that's original but not too original? We ask the producer of the CBS shows NCIS and the brand new NCIS: Los Angeles. A new book argues that media moguls act like spoiled brats, squandering the shareholders' money on toys that they don't really need. Plus, how do you create a TV spin-off that's original but not too original? We ask the producer of the CBS shows NCIS and the brand new NCIS: Los Angeles. A new book argues that media moguls act like spoiled brats, squandering the shareholders' money on toys that they don't really need. Plus, how do you create a TV spin-off that's original but not too original? We ask the producer of the CBS shows NCIS and the brand new NCIS: Los Angeles. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314186 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384352-Writers-Face-the-New-Hollywood-Economy-Studio-Shake-ups This week, how the recession and major changes in the entertainment industry are impacting the lives of film and TV writers. Plus, Disney and Universal are the latest studios to shake up the executives suites and send a tremor through the industry. This week, how the recession and major changes in the entertainment industry are impacting the lives of film and TV writers. Plus, Disney and Universal are the latest studios to shake up the executives suites and send a tremor through the industry. This week, how the recession and major changes in the entertainment industry are impacting the lives of film and TV writers. Plus, Disney and Universal are the latest studios to shake up the executives suites and send a tremor through the industry. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25384352 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25275012-Writers-Face-the-New-Hollywood-Economy-Studio-Shake-ups This week, how the recession and major changes in the entertainment industry are impacting the lives of film and TV writers. Plus, Disney and Universal are the latest studios to shake up the executives suites and send a tremor through the industry. This week, how the recession and major changes in the entertainment industry are impacting the lives of film and TV writers. Plus, Disney and Universal are the latest studios to shake up the executives suites and send a tremor through the industry. This week, how the recession and major changes in the entertainment industry are impacting the lives of film and TV writers. Plus, Disney and Universal are the latest studios to shake up the executives suites and send a tremor through the industry. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275012 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384355-Paranormal-Activity-Gets-Life-Thalberg-Changed-Hollywood A producer who was haunted by passing on the Blair Witch Project produces a low-budget horror film with big hopes of redemption.  Plus Irving Thalberg changed the studio system. Now his life is on display. A producer who was haunted by passing on the Blair Witch Project produces a low-budget horror film with big hopes of redemption.  Plus Irving Thalberg changed the studio system. Now his life is on display. A producer who was haunted by passing on the Blair Witch Project produces a low-budget horror film with big hopes of redemption.  Plus Irving Thalberg changed the studio system. Now his life is on display. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25384355 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:18:28 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25237592-Paranormal-Activity-Gets-Life-Thalberg-Changed-Hollywood A producer who was haunted by passing on the Blair Witch Project produces a low-budget horror film with big hopes of redemption.  Plus Irving Thalberg changed the studio system. Now his life is on display. A producer who was haunted by passing on the Blair Witch Project produces a low-budget horror film with big hopes of redemption.  Plus Irving Thalberg changed the studio system. Now his life is on display. A producer who was haunted by passing on the Blair Witch Project produces a low-budget horror film with big hopes of redemption.  Plus Irving Thalberg changed the studio system. Now his life is on display. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25237592 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:18:28 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384357-Disney-D23-Toronto-Film-Festival This week, fans came out in full force to a recent celebration of all things Disney. But major changes are afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, was the Toronto Film Festival a bloodbath for indie filmmakers or just a shift in the life cycle of independent film? This week, fans came out in full force to a recent celebration of all things Disney. But major changes are afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, was the Toronto Film Festival a bloodbath for indie filmmakers or just a shift in the life cycle of independent film? This week, fans came out in full force to a recent celebration of all things Disney. But major changes are afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, was the Toronto Film Festival a bloodbath for indie filmmakers or just a shift in the life cycle of independent film? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25384357 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25200761-Disney-D23-Toronto-Film-Festival This week, fans came out in full force to a recent celebration of all things Disney. But major changes are afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, was the Toronto Film Festival a bloodbath for indie filmmakers or just a shift in the life cycle of independent film? This week, fans came out in full force to a recent celebration of all things Disney. But major changes are afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, was the Toronto Film Festival a bloodbath for indie filmmakers or just a shift in the life cycle of independent film? This week, fans came out in full force to a recent celebration of all things Disney. But major changes are afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, was the Toronto Film Festival a bloodbath for indie filmmakers or just a shift in the life cycle of independent film? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25200761 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384363-Do-the-Emmys-Matter-The-Guiding-Light-Goes-Out Does winning an Emmy matter to you, to me, to the business?  And, the Television Academy puts TV legends on-line.  Plus after 72 years, Guiding Light gets snuffed. Does winning an Emmy matter to you, to me, to the business?  And, the Television Academy puts TV legends on-line.  Plus after 72 years, Guiding Light gets snuffed. Does winning an Emmy matter to you, to me, to the business?  And, the Television Academy puts TV legends on-line.  Plus after 72 years, Guiding Light gets snuffed. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25384363 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:29:07 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25161481-Do-the-Emmys-Matter-The-Guiding-Light-Goes-Out Does winning an Emmy matter to you, to me, to the business?  And, the Television Academy puts TV legends on-line.  Plus after 72 years, Guiding Light gets snuffed. Does winning an Emmy matter to you, to me, to the business?  And, the Television Academy puts TV legends on-line.  Plus after 72 years, Guiding Light gets snuffed. Does winning an Emmy matter to you, to me, to the business?  And, the Television Academy puts TV legends on-line.  Plus after 72 years, Guiding Light gets snuffed. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25161481 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:29:07 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384364-Summer-Box-Office-Round-up-A-Long-Look-at-Leno The summer box office broke records, but was blockbuster season really all that? Plus, what does the Leno prime-time experiment mean for the TV business? The summer box office broke records, but was blockbuster season really all that? Plus, what does the Leno prime-time experiment mean for the TV business? The summer box office broke records, but was blockbuster season really all that? Plus, what does the Leno prime-time experiment mean for the TV business? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25384364 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25124909-Summer-Box-Office-Round-up-A-Long-Look-at-Leno The summer box office broke records, but was blockbuster season really all that? Plus, what does the Leno prime-time experiment mean for the TV business? The summer box office broke records, but was blockbuster season really all that? Plus, what does the Leno prime-time experiment mean for the TV business? The summer box office broke records, but was blockbuster season really all that? Plus, what does the Leno prime-time experiment mean for the TV business? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25124909 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384367-Disney-Buys-Marvel-Hollywood-Labor-Strife-Part Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Is it a super deal or super dud?  Plus, the division and drama continues in Hollywood's labor unions, and two top TV producers and their money-making program they call the "total engagement experience." Programming note: This program will be not air on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special Labor Day programming. It will be available as a podcast and on demand, and will be archived online. Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Is it a super deal or super dud?  Plus, the division and drama continues in Hollywood's labor unions, and two top TV producers and their money-making program they call the "total engagement experience." Programming note: This program will be not air on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special Labor Day programming. It will be available as a podcast and on demand, and will be archived online. Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Is it a super deal or super dud?  Plus, the division and drama continues in Hollywood's labor unions, and two top TV producers and their money-making program they call the "total engagement experience." Programming note: This program will be not air on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special Labor Day programming. It will be available as a podcast and on demand, and will be archived online. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25384367 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25087121-Disney-Buys-Marvel-Hollywood-Labor-Strife-Part Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Is it a super deal or super dud?  Plus, the division and drama continues in Hollywood's labor unions, and two top TV producers and their money-making program they call the "total engagement experience." Programming note: This program will be not air on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special Labor Day programming. It will be available as a podcast and on demand, and will be archived online. Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Is it a super deal or super dud?  Plus, the division and drama continues in Hollywood's labor unions, and two top TV producers and their money-making program they call the "total engagement experience." Programming note: This program will be not air on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special Labor Day programming. It will be available as a podcast and on demand, and will be archived online. Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Is it a super deal or super dud?  Plus, the division and drama continues in Hollywood's labor unions, and two top TV producers and their money-making program they call the "total engagement experience." Programming note: This program will be not air on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special Labor Day programming. It will be available as a podcast and on demand, and will be archived online. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25087121 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25384374-The-Academy-s-New-President-Making-Great-TV-and-a-Successful-Marriage The producers of the hit show Ghost Whisperer on making great TV?and a successful marriage.  Plus, we talk to the newly-elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The producers of the hit show Ghost Whisperer on making great TV?and a successful marriage.  Plus, we talk to the newly-elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The producers of the hit show Ghost Whisperer on making great TV?and a successful marriage.  Plus, we talk to the newly-elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25384374 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25051275-The-Academy-s-New-President-Making-Great-TV-and-a-Successful-Marriage The producers of the hit show Ghost Whisperer on making great TV?and a successful marriage.  Plus, we talk to the newly-elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The producers of the hit show Ghost Whisperer on making great TV?and a successful marriage.  Plus, we talk to the newly-elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The producers of the hit show Ghost Whisperer on making great TV?and a successful marriage.  Plus, we talk to the newly-elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25051275 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/25014541-Hollywood-Bollywood-and-Vice-Versa India's Reliance Big just made a major investment in Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks. Has another sucker landed on our shores, or has Hollywood finally met its match? And while India is coming to Hollywood, one Hollywood production went to India ?  tales from Bombay with the producers of Bollywood Hero. India's Reliance Big just made a major investment in Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks. Has another sucker landed on our shores, or has Hollywood finally met its match? And while India is coming to Hollywood, one Hollywood production went to India ?  tales from Bombay with the producers of Bollywood Hero. India's Reliance Big just made a major investment in Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks. Has another sucker landed on our shores, or has Hollywood finally met its match? And while India is coming to Hollywood, one Hollywood production went to India ?  tales from Bombay with the producers of Bollywood Hero. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25014541 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24976733-HBO-Doc-Hollywood-Back-on-the-Couch Documentaries used to be relegated to PBS and college classrooms, but these days, they're just as liable to come to theater near you.  We talk to Sheila Nevins, who's had a big part in growing of the nonfiction business as head of HBO Docs for the past three decades. Plus, we revisit our session with Hollywood therapist Dennis Palumbo. Documentaries used to be relegated to PBS and college classrooms, but these days, they're just as liable to come to theater near you.  We talk to Sheila Nevins, who's had a big part in growing of the nonfiction business as head of HBO Docs for the past three decades. Plus, we revisit our session with Hollywood therapist Dennis Palumbo. Documentaries used to be relegated to PBS and college classrooms, but these days, they're just as liable to come to theater near you.  We talk to Sheila Nevins, who's had a big part in growing of the nonfiction business as head of HBO Docs for the past three decades. Plus, we revisit our session with Hollywood therapist Dennis Palumbo. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24976733 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24938423-Movie-Speak-Scissorhands-Revisited This week, we look at the arcane, historical, fantastical and off-color jargon of the movie set.  Plus, when good executives recut bad films...inside the mind of a cinematic scissorhands.  This week, we look at the arcane, historical, fantastical and off-color jargon of the movie set.  Plus, when good executives recut bad films...inside the mind of a cinematic scissorhands.  This week, we look at the arcane, historical, fantastical and off-color jargon of the movie set.  Plus, when good executives recut bad films...inside the mind of a cinematic scissorhands.  tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24938423 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24904913-Hollywood-Goes-to-Comic-Con This week, The Business goes to "The Con," the annual nerd-fest know as Comic-Con that?s become a major marketing stop for Hollywood.  Plus, a new documentary looks at Ozploitation... This week, The Business goes to "The Con," the annual nerd-fest know as Comic-Con that?s become a major marketing stop for Hollywood.  Plus, a new documentary looks at Ozploitation... This week, The Business goes to "The Con," the annual nerd-fest know as Comic-Con that?s become a major marketing stop for Hollywood.  Plus, a new documentary looks at Ozploitation... tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24904913 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24871644-Twilight-A-New-Dawn-for-Summit Twilight gave a faltering new movie studio an extreme makeover. We talk with Rob Friedman, the chief of Summit Entertainment. Twilight gave a faltering new movie studio an extreme makeover. We talk with Rob Friedman, the chief of Summit Entertainment. Twilight gave a faltering new movie studio an extreme makeover. We talk with Rob Friedman, the chief of Summit Entertainment. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24871644 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24836517-The-Tax-Incentives-Derby-Kicks-into-High-Gear From Michigan to New Mexico, the production tax incentives derby is on in a big, big way.  We talk to one of the producers of Clint Eastwood?s Gran Torino, which moved from Minnesota to Michigan because of incentives, and two state legislators on opposite sides of the incentives debate. From Michigan to New Mexico, the production tax incentives derby is on in a big, big way.  We talk to one of the producers of Clint Eastwood?s Gran Torino, which moved from Minnesota to Michigan because of incentives, and two state legislators on opposite sides of the incentives debate. From Michigan to New Mexico, the production tax incentives derby is on in a big, big way.  We talk to one of the producers of Clint Eastwood?s Gran Torino, which moved from Minnesota to Michigan because of incentives, and two state legislators on opposite sides of the incentives debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24836517 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24796799-Asked-to-the-Academy-Cable-Bags-the-Box The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has inducted 134 new members. We talk to one of funniest, actress Jane Lynch. Plus, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for cable companies to record programs so you don't have to.  What does it all mean for the television business and TV viewers? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has inducted 134 new members. We talk to one of funniest, actress Jane Lynch. Plus, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for cable companies to record programs so you don't have to.  What does it all mean for the television business and TV viewers? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has inducted 134 new members. We talk to one of funniest, actress Jane Lynch. Plus, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for cable companies to record programs so you don't have to.  What does it all mean for the television business and TV viewers? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24796799 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24761550-Which-Way-Studios Paramount shuffles its top executives and Universal may be next. Sony cancels a high-profile project just before cameras roll and Fox balks at the budget of their new Denzel Washington thriller.  What the hellâ??s happening to the movie business? Paramount shuffles its top executives and Universal may be next. Sony cancels a high-profile project just before cameras roll and Fox balks at the budget of their new Denzel Washington thriller.  What the hellâ??s happening to the movie business? Paramount shuffles its top executives and Universal may be next. Sony cancels a high-profile project just before cameras roll and Fox balks at the budget of their new Denzel Washington thriller.  What the hellâ??s happening to the movie business? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24761550 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24736226-Best-Picture-Nom-s-Bumped-to-10-Produced-By In a surprise move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that next year there will be ten Best Picture Oscar nominees, instead of five.  AMPAS President Sid Ganis explains why.  Kind of.  Plus, producers stand up and say, "I am somebody!" at their guild's new Produced By conference. We speak with motion picture and TV producer and guild president Marshall Herskovitz. In a surprise move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that next year there will be ten Best Picture Oscar nominees, instead of five.  AMPAS President Sid Ganis explains why.  Kind of.  Plus, producers stand up and say, "I am somebody!" at their guild's new Produced By conference. We speak with motion picture and TV producer and guild president Marshall Herskovitz. In a surprise move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that next year there will be ten Best Picture Oscar nominees, instead of five.  AMPAS President Sid Ganis explains why.  Kind of.  Plus, producers stand up and say, "I am somebody!" at their guild's new Produced By conference. We speak with motion picture and TV producer and guild president Marshall Herskovitz. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24736226 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24736227-Black-in-the-Business Even in the age of Obama, black writers in Hollywood find there's no such as thing as post-racial, and a new Writers' Guild report concurs. Even in the age of Obama, black writers in Hollywood find there's no such as thing as post-racial, and a new Writers' Guild report concurs. Even in the age of Obama, black writers in Hollywood find there's no such as thing as post-racial, and a new Writers' Guild report concurs. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24736227 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24708694-Below-the-Line-and-Under-the-Gun The changing entertainment industry and tanking economy have combined to put people below the line under the gun. We talk about whatâ??s making it so hard and how its affecting the people on the ground with a veteran gaffer, a cameraman and an agent for below-the-line people. The changing entertainment industry and tanking economy have combined to put people below the line under the gun. We talk about whatâ??s making it so hard and how its affecting the people on the ground with a veteran gaffer, a cameraman and an agent for below-the-line people. The changing entertainment industry and tanking economy have combined to put people below the line under the gun. We talk about whatâ??s making it so hard and how its affecting the people on the ground with a veteran gaffer, a cameraman and an agent for below-the-line people. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24708694 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728248-Below-the-Line-and-Under-the-Gun The changing entertainment industry and tanking economy have combined to put people below the line under the gun. We talk about whatâ??s making it so hard and how its affecting the people on the ground with a veteran gaffer, a cameraman and an agent for below-the-line people. The changing entertainment industry and tanking economy have combined to put people below the line under the gun. We talk about whatâ??s making it so hard and how its affecting the people on the ground with a veteran gaffer, a cameraman and an agent for below-the-line people. The changing entertainment industry and tanking economy have combined to put people below the line under the gun. We talk about whatâ??s making it so hard and how its affecting the people on the ground with a veteran gaffer, a cameraman and an agent for below-the-line people. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24728248 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24667761-Nerd-Poker-Builds-a-House-of-Game-Hollywood-Scissorhands Hollywood's video game nerds come out of the closet with a hip new event for less game savvy show biz types. Plus, executives are often maligned for re-cutting films, but sometimes they save filmmakers from themselves. Hollywood's video game nerds come out of the closet with a hip new event for less game savvy show biz types. Plus, executives are often maligned for re-cutting films, but sometimes they save filmmakers from themselves. Hollywood's video game nerds come out of the closet with a hip new event for less game savvy show biz types. Plus, executives are often maligned for re-cutting films, but sometimes they save filmmakers from themselves. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24667761 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:47:58 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728249-Nerd-Poker-Builds-a-House-of-Game-Hollywood-Scissorhands Hollywood's video game nerds come out of the closet with a hip new event for less game savvy show biz types. Plus, executives are often maligned for re-cutting films, but sometimes they save filmmakers from themselves. Hollywood's video game nerds come out of the closet with a hip new event for less game savvy show biz types. Plus, executives are often maligned for re-cutting films, but sometimes they save filmmakers from themselves. Hollywood's video game nerds come out of the closet with a hip new event for less game savvy show biz types. Plus, executives are often maligned for re-cutting films, but sometimes they save filmmakers from themselves. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24728249 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:47:58 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24637319-Network-Scheduling-Musical-Chairs-The-Medium-Story Network TV scheduling turns into a brutal game of musical chairs. We talk to the creator of the NBC show Medium, which jumped to CBS at the last minute to grab a seat. Network TV scheduling turns into a brutal game of musical chairs. We talk to the creator of the NBC show Medium, which jumped to CBS at the last minute to grab a seat. Network TV scheduling turns into a brutal game of musical chairs. We talk to the creator of the NBC show Medium, which jumped to CBS at the last minute to grab a seat. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24637319 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:19:53 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728250-Network-Scheduling-Musical-Chairs-The-Medium-Story Network TV scheduling turns into a brutal game of musical chairs. We talk to the creator of the NBC show Medium, which jumped to CBS at the last minute to grab a seat. Network TV scheduling turns into a brutal game of musical chairs. We talk to the creator of the NBC show Medium, which jumped to CBS at the last minute to grab a seat. Network TV scheduling turns into a brutal game of musical chairs. We talk to the creator of the NBC show Medium, which jumped to CBS at the last minute to grab a seat. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24728250 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:19:53 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728251-Report-from-the-Up-Front-Hi-Def-below-the-Line A shaky economy and falling viewership meant nervous networks at the upfronts. Also, many new shows will be in hi-def. Thatâ??s great for viewers, but what does it mean for the people who make TV? A shaky economy and falling viewership meant nervous networks at the upfronts. Also, many new shows will be in hi-def. Thatâ??s great for viewers, but what does it mean for the people who make TV? A shaky economy and falling viewership meant nervous networks at the upfronts. Also, many new shows will be in hi-def. Thatâ??s great for viewers, but what does it mean for the people who make TV? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24728251 Mon, 25 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24606664-Report-from-the-Up-Front-Hi-Def-below-the-Line A shaky economy and falling viewership meant nervous networks at the upfronts. Also, many new shows will be in hi-def. Thatâ??s great for viewers, but what does it mean for the people who make TV? A shaky economy and falling viewership meant nervous networks at the upfronts. Also, many new shows will be in hi-def. Thatâ??s great for viewers, but what does it mean for the people who make TV? A shaky economy and falling viewership meant nervous networks at the upfronts. Also, many new shows will be in hi-def. Thatâ??s great for viewers, but what does it mean for the people who make TV? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24606664 Mon, 25 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24577307-Studios-Play-Games Why have the studios decided to get back in the video game business? Plus, even the biggest producer in the business is playing games. A chat with Jerry Bruckheimer about his new video game company.  Why have the studios decided to get back in the video game business? Plus, even the biggest producer in the business is playing games. A chat with Jerry Bruckheimer about his new video game company.  Why have the studios decided to get back in the video game business? Plus, even the biggest producer in the business is playing games. A chat with Jerry Bruckheimer about his new video game company.  tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24577307 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728252-Studios-Play-Games Why have the studios decided to get back in the video game business? Plus, even the biggest producer in the business is playing games. A chat with Jerry Bruckheimer about his new video game company.  Why have the studios decided to get back in the video game business? Plus, even the biggest producer in the business is playing games. A chat with Jerry Bruckheimer about his new video game company.  Why have the studios decided to get back in the video game business? Plus, even the biggest producer in the business is playing games. A chat with Jerry Bruckheimer about his new video game company.  tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24728252 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24545363-New-TV-Season-New-TV-World-Taking-Hollywood-s-Temperature NBC rolls out its new season with the help of a new programming consultant -- the advertisers. We talk to network co-chair Marc Graboff. Plus, massive changes in the way the business does business is causing even more stress than usual in a stress-filled town. The therapist who has his finger on the pulse of Hollywood says it's definitely racing. NBC rolls out its new season with the help of a new programming consultant -- the advertisers. We talk to network co-chair Marc Graboff. Plus, massive changes in the way the business does business is causing even more stress than usual in a stress-filled town. The therapist who has his finger on the pulse of Hollywood says it's definitely racing. NBC rolls out its new season with the help of a new programming consultant -- the advertisers. We talk to network co-chair Marc Graboff. Plus, massive changes in the way the business does business is causing even more stress than usual in a stress-filled town. The therapist who has his finger on the pulse of Hollywood says it's definitely racing. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24545363 Mon, 11 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728253-New-TV-Season-New-TV-World-Taking-Hollywood-s-Temperature NBC rolls out its new season with the help of a new programming consultant -- the advertisers. We talk to network co-chair Marc Graboff. Plus, massive changes in the way the business does business is causing even more stress than usual in a stress-filled town. The therapist who has his finger on the pulse of Hollywood says it's definitely racing. NBC rolls out its new season with the help of a new programming consultant -- the advertisers. We talk to network co-chair Marc Graboff. Plus, massive changes in the way the business does business is causing even more stress than usual in a stress-filled town. The therapist who has his finger on the pulse of Hollywood says it's definitely racing. NBC rolls out its new season with the help of a new programming consultant -- the advertisers. We talk to network co-chair Marc Graboff. Plus, massive changes in the way the business does business is causing even more stress than usual in a stress-filled town. The therapist who has his finger on the pulse of Hollywood says it's definitely racing. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24728253 Mon, 11 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24536424-Hollywood-on-the-Hill-Death-of-Adult-oriented-Films-Part-II We look at selling Hollywood on the Hill with MPAA chief Dan Glickman. On April 21, the MPAA held its second "Business of Show Business" symposium in Washington, DC.  Plus, could bad news for big-budget studio films for adults be good news for cheaper indie fare?  We talk to Michael London, producer of Milk, The Visitor and Sideways. We look at selling Hollywood on the Hill with MPAA chief Dan Glickman. On April 21, the MPAA held its second "Business of Show Business" symposium in Washington, DC.  Plus, could bad news for big-budget studio films for adults be good news for cheaper indie fare?  We talk to Michael London, producer of Milk, The Visitor and Sideways. We look at selling Hollywood on the Hill with MPAA chief Dan Glickman. On April 21, the MPAA held its second "Business of Show Business" symposium in Washington, DC.  Plus, could bad news for big-budget studio films for adults be good news for cheaper indie fare?  We talk to Michael London, producer of Milk, The Visitor and Sideways. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24536424 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728254-Hollywood-on-the-Hill-Death-of-Adult-oriented-Films-Part-II We look at selling Hollywood on the Hill with MPAA chief Dan Glickman. On April 21, the MPAA held its second "Business of Show Business" symposium in Washington, DC.  Plus, could bad news for big-budget studio films for adults be good news for cheaper indie fare?  We talk to Michael London, producer of Milk, The Visitor and Sideways. We look at selling Hollywood on the Hill with MPAA chief Dan Glickman. On April 21, the MPAA held its second "Business of Show Business" symposium in Washington, DC.  Plus, could bad news for big-budget studio films for adults be good news for cheaper indie fare?  We talk to Michael London, producer of Milk, The Visitor and Sideways. We look at selling Hollywood on the Hill with MPAA chief Dan Glickman. On April 21, the MPAA held its second "Business of Show Business" symposium in Washington, DC.  Plus, could bad news for big-budget studio films for adults be good news for cheaper indie fare?  We talk to Michael London, producer of Milk, The Visitor and Sideways. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24728254 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24511842-State-of-Play-Gets-No-Play-Marketing-Fast-and-Furious A recent spate of films have scored underwhelming results at the box office. But is the death of big-budget studio movies for grown-ups greatly exaggerated? Plus, how do you rake in the biggest April opening in box office history? A recent spate of films have scored underwhelming results at the box office. But is the death of big-budget studio movies for grown-ups greatly exaggerated? Plus, how do you rake in the biggest April opening in box office history? A recent spate of films have scored underwhelming results at the box office. But is the death of big-budget studio movies for grown-ups greatly exaggerated? Plus, how do you rake in the biggest April opening in box office history? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24511842 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728255-State-of-Play-Gets-No-Play-Marketing-Fast-and-Furious A recent spate of films have scored underwhelming results at the box office. But is the death of big-budget studio movies for grown-ups greatly exaggerated? Plus, how do you rake in the biggest April opening in box office history? A recent spate of films have scored underwhelming results at the box office. But is the death of big-budget studio movies for grown-ups greatly exaggerated? Plus, how do you rake in the biggest April opening in box office history? A recent spate of films have scored underwhelming results at the box office. But is the death of big-budget studio movies for grown-ups greatly exaggerated? Plus, how do you rake in the biggest April opening in box office history? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24728255 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728256-TV-Time-shifted-out-of-Business-Soon-to-Be-a-Major-YA-Picture This week, a new report bodes ill for TVâ??s 10 oâ??clock hour.  Plus, the author of a young adult novel is the last know her book is soon to be a major motion picture. This week, a new report bodes ill for TVâ??s 10 oâ??clock hour.  Plus, the author of a young adult novel is the last know her book is soon to be a major motion picture. This week, a new report bodes ill for TVâ??s 10 oâ??clock hour.  Plus, the author of a young adult novel is the last know her book is soon to be a major motion picture. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24728256 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:45:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24476105-TV-Time-shifted-out-of-Business-Soon-to-Be-a-Major-YA-Picture This week, a new report bodes ill for TVâ??s 10 oâ??clock hour.  Plus, the author of a young adult novel is the last know her book is soon to be a major motion picture. This week, a new report bodes ill for TVâ??s 10 oâ??clock hour.  Plus, the author of a young adult novel is the last know her book is soon to be a major motion picture. This week, a new report bodes ill for TVâ??s 10 oâ??clock hour.  Plus, the author of a young adult novel is the last know her book is soon to be a major motion picture. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24476105 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:45:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24443436-Will-3-D-Save-Hollywood-Philanthropy-as-Blood-Sport With 3-D movies seemingly raking in the dough, why are theaters so slow to upgrade? Plus, the hair-raising world of Hollywood fundraising and Hollywood power wives. With 3-D movies seemingly raking in the dough, why are theaters so slow to upgrade? Plus, the hair-raising world of Hollywood fundraising and Hollywood power wives. With 3-D movies seemingly raking in the dough, why are theaters so slow to upgrade? Plus, the hair-raising world of Hollywood fundraising and Hollywood power wives. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24443436 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business http://odeo.com/episodes/24728257-Will-3-D-Save-Hollywood-Philanthropy-as-Blood-Sport With 3-D movies seemingly raking in the dough, why are theaters so slow to upgrade? Plus, the hair-raising world of Hollywood fundraising and Hollywood power wives. With 3-D movies seemingly raking in the dough, why are theaters so slow to upgrade? Plus, the hair-raising world of Hollywood fundraising and Hollywood power wives. With 3-D movies seemingly raking in the dough, why are theaters so slow to upgrade? Plus, the hair-raising world of Hollywood fundraising and Hollywood power wives. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24728257 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's The Business