Awards Chatter

The 61-year-old vet of stage and screen opens up about how 'Dumb & Dumber' saved his career, what it's like to get "Sorkin-ized" and why he's returned to a stage role, nine years after first playing it, even though it "guts" him eight times a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven Broadway standouts — nominated for 'She Loves Me,' 'The Color Purple,' 'Noises Off,' 'Long Day's Journey Into Night,' 'Waitress,' 'Eclipsed' and 'Blackbird,' respectively — discuss the challenges and rewards of working on the Great White Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven Broadway standouts — nominated for 'The Humans,' 'School of Rock,' 'Fiddler on the Roof,' 'Long Day's Journey Into Night,' 'Blackbird,' 'She Loves Me' and 'Hamilton,' respectively — discuss the challenges and rewards of working on the Great White Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 87-year-old Italian legend dishes on her relationship with Howard Hughes, friendship with Marilyn Monroe and feud with Sophia Loren; why her husband turned down 'La Dolce Vita' for her; which director she'd un-retire for; and which 2016 American presidential candidate she loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The king and queen of improv comedy reflect on more than 40 years of friendship and collaboration; why she owes her career to Gilda Radner; how he almost wound up in 'Home Alone'; what it was like performing a song in-character at the Oscars; how they've wound up together on TV; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 46-year-old icon, who is busier than ever, dishes on her famous figure ("Kind of broke that mold"), celebrity ("As I get older it bothers me more"), Bennifer and 'Gigli' ("It wasn't going to end me"), diva rep ("I carried this stigma with me") and the importance of 'Idol' ("They got to see the real me"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 61-year-old opens up about owing his career to Melanie Griffith, why he's never seen 'Field of Dreams,' how he got cast in 'Goodfellas,' why he's a bigger diva than J. Lo and how he feels about playing a bisexual ("I just put my big-boy — my pink big-boy — pants on and did what they asked me to do"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The standup comedian, bestselling author and co-creator, writer and star of Netflix's acclaimed comedy series opens up about entertainment industry bias, the death of his friend/collaborator Harris Wittels and what he's doing next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iconic French New Wave actress, who was once Jean-Luc Godard's wife and muse, opens up about their rocky relationship (she attempted suicide), the possibility of one last cinematic reunion and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 35-year-old Brit, whose fans call themselves "Hiddlestoners," discusses how 'Othello' led him to the Marvel Universe; how he transformed himself for a Hank Williams biopic; and how his portrayal of a spy on AMC's hit limited series is fueling those pesky Bond rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The multi-camera master opens up about Charlie Sheen's meltdown ("a terrible time"), the cancellation of 'Mike & Molly' ("CBS was never terribly enthusiastic"), the future of 'Big Bang' ("a Leslie Moonves question"), his passion for 'Mom' (even though it's "much more difficult" to write than his other shows), his next show ("I'd love to try and work in another way") and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late night's king of viral videos (see 'Carpool Karaoke'), who is poised to land his first Emmy nom for outstanding variety talk series, speaks with THR 15 months after replacing Craig Ferguson and one month before hosting the Tony Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an in-depth interview, the 48-year-old stand-up comedian and TV auteur discusses his self-released drama series (it didn't bankrupt him and its obituary was written prematurely), Emmys campaigning (he's going "balls to the wall" for the show), the future of 'Louie' ("I don't think I have stories for that guy anymore") and what's next (Broadway?!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 78-year-old legend opens up about her Netflix comedy ("the second season is way better than the first"), her upcoming reunion with Robert Redford and "what really happened in Hanoi" 44 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wide-ranging convo with the controversial three-time Emmy nominee ('House of Cards'), two-time Oscar nominee ('Social Network,' 'Captain Phillips') and producer of one of Hollywood's biggest franchises ('Fifty Shades') who recently became one of the youngest people ever to run a studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 52-year-old former Twitter CEO, who serves as a consultant on HBO's hit comedy series, talks about his days in Chicago's Second City comedy troupe ("Steve Carell and I were in the same group"), the highs and lows of his time running one of the world's leading social networks and how he came to be a part of Mike Judge and Alec Berg's writers' room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author and lecturer on screenwriting, who was famously portrayed in 'Adaptation,' discusses his "principles," critics and view that TV, not film, is the medium in which writers should now aim to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 37-year-old funnyman, who has landed Daytime and Primetime Emmy noms, dispels with the notion that he's an overnight sensation and dishes on the "love-hate relationship" with celebrity culture that's at the center of his work as a comic and an actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 45-year-old reflects on his evolution from child star to four-time Oscar nominee (twice for acting and twice for writing), as well as his frequent collaborations with Richard Linklater and his latest standout performance, as jazz legend Chet Baker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 83-year-old Tony and Oscar winner for 'Cabaret,' who recently came out as a gay man and wrote about his complicated personal and professional journey in a new memoir, says, "I'm still joyous in my life and can't wait for tomorrow." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beloved 52-year-old actor/producer talks about the joys of doing — and his frustration with the name of — his Fox series, the real story of why the Olsen twins didn't rejoin the Tanner family and how he's finally overcome his desire "to do what the 'Malcolm in the Middle' guy did" and found respect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're like one brain with two sides," says Bernard, whose 37-year collaboration with Barker spans stints at Films Inc., UA Classics, Orion Classics and, for the last quarter-century, Sony Classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twice Oscar-winning founder and dean of L.A.'s Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance caters to industry Jews and gentiles alike as they navigate life (Will Smith once called him on Christmas Eve) and an even higher calling: awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 55-year-old Brit, who is famous for her research and attention to detail, already has three Oscars to her name. Only four costume designers have more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 years into her career, and six years after almost quitting the business, one of the most respected actresses of her generation is finally an Oscar nominee — "and it feels incredibly sweet," she says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49-year-old indie darling opens up about his multi-hyphenate career, directing the pilot of 'Game of Thrones' and why he initially turned down the film that has now brought him best director and best original screenplay Oscar noms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 50-year-old Irishman, who landed a best director Oscar nom over the likes of Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg, talks about his circuitous journey to directing, his dogged pursuit of Emma Donoghue's novel and directing Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay from a bathtub in an 11x11 foot room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I'm still trying to get used to it," the 27-year-old Swede — this awards season's "It" girl — says of the fame that has come with appearing in seven 2015 releases, two of which have brought her mountains of accolades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The musical artists behind 'Til It Happens to You,' 'Writing's on the Wall,' 'Earned It,' 'Simple Song #3' and 'Manta Ray' discuss the origins, music, lyrics, functions, oddities and impact of their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a candid 45-minute conversation, the 69-year-old legend, who became the most Oscar-nominated producer in history with the best picture nom for 'Spies,' talks not only about his work, but also about everything from his dyslexia, shortcomings and regrets to his thoughts on Oscar campaigning, Oscar snubs and #OscarsSoWhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 70-year-old Aussie, a best picture and best director Oscar nominee for the fourth installment in his 37-year-old franchise, discusses its origin and evolution, his problems with Hollywood and making an instant-classic with two bickering stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 47-year-old best director and best adapted screenplay nominee talks about his journey through the comedy world, how he shifted gears to tackle Michael Lewis' 2010 bestseller, why he's backing Bernie Sanders and reteaming with Will Ferrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President and Chief Creative Officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group sits down for an in-depth conversation with the leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 84-year-old legend muses about the possibility of reinhabiting Capt. Kirk ('How would they handle it, in science-fiction terms? I'm older, I'm heavier'), Harrison Ford's return to 'Star Wars' ('He needed a new airplane'), his seances with DeForest Kelley ('He's haunting a southern mansion') and his feud with George Takei as 'Star Trek' turns 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 28-year-old, who is the first person other than Sylvester Stallone to play a leading role in an installment of the 40-year-old franchise, could follow in Sly's footsteps and land a best actor Oscar nom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49-year-old director of the highest-grossing movie of all time reacts to the film's tremendous reception ("I'm incredibly grateful") and responds to its critics ("I can understand that someone might say, 'Oh, it's a complete rip-off!' "). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The music icon and the seven-time Oscar nominee discuss fame, the music business and the sexual assaults they both suffered years ago, which inspired them to collaborate on the original song 'Til It Happens to You' for an acclaimed new doc about the epidemic of the crime on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For her performance as a feisty senior citizen in Paul Weitz's low-budget indie comedy, the chameleonic 76-year-old has landed best actress Gotham, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American-born Irish actress, who was Oscar-nominated at age 13, is back in the running at 21 for her moving portrayal of a young woman caught between two countries and two young men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 25-year-old, who became the first American actress ever to win a Cesar Award and won several critics groups' awards for her portrayal of a movie star's assistant, reflects on celeb obsession—on screen and off—and offers advice to Daisy Ridley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 67-year-old, whose films have grossed more than any other actor's in history, opens up about reuniting with Quentin Tarantino and Spike Lee, Oscars 'bullshit,' his stutter, the n-word, cops and the 'hate' of his golfing buddy Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary TV newsman, now 84, reflects on his life, the state of news and the controversy that ended his career at CBS News and inspired a film: "I didn't think then, I haven't thought since then and I don't think now there was any reasonable doubt about the documents." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 31-year-old discusses her travels between film and TV, why she prefers indies to blockbusters — and Hollywood's "insitutionalized sexism" she discovered when she became a producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Aussie character actor, an Emmy nominee for 'Bloodline,' landed a Spirit nom for his portrayal of a "beautiful loser" in this indie road movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 69-year-old, who's been acting in films for 50 years, garnered the best reviews of her career — and could land her first Oscar nom — for her portrayal of a woman nearing her 45th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The star of 'The Wire' and director of 'True Detective' discuss being 'third culture'; their harrowing, unprecedented experience making an indie in Ghana, and distributing it via Netflix; and yes, 007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The revered actress of stage and screen, a Tony and Emmy winner, talks about marking her 50th year as an actress with her first leading role in a film, for which she's received a Gotham Award nom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'Traffic' Oscar winner discusses his journey from Puerto Rico to Hollywood, the lack of rhyme and reason about big screen success and why he's drawn to stories about the war on drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first podcast interview ever, the biggest movie star on the planet talks about his journey from rapping to acting, the secret to his commercial success — and his previously-unknown plans to enter the political arena "in the near future." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The director and stars of the acclaimed film about The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson discuss the challenges and rewards of making an unconventional drama about an unconventional man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices