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Guillermo del Toro on the Movie Biz, Failure and Saying 'No!'

<p>Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on what he’s learned from failure and how he navigates the rocky waters of the film business.</p>

Jun 14, 201429 min

Kickstarter CEO Wants to Make Your Passion Project

<p>Kickstarter has crowdfunded more than $1 billion worth of projects in five years but CEO Yancey Strickler says it's just getting started.</p>

Jun 7, 201429 min

Directing 'Game of Thrones;' Filmmaker Gifts Viewers

<p><span>The complex business of directing "Game of Thrones." The unconventional release of "In Your Eyes."</span></p>

May 31, 201429 min

Two Women Who Made 'Frozen' a Modern Disney Classic

<p>Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter. </p>

May 24, 201429 min

Jon Favreau on 'Chef' and the Truth about Movie Studios

<p>Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter. </p>

May 17, 201429 min

Mike Judge and Alec Berg on Making HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’

<p>Making 'Silicon Valley', testing 'Beavis and Butt-head' and losing an actor to cancer -- this and more from Mike Judge and Alec Berg.</p>

May 10, 201429 min

Kevin Spacey: The Disruptor

<p>Kevin Spacey calls for change in the entertainment business and backs it up by funding and self-releasing his first documentary.</p>

May 3, 201429 min

Steven Knight on 'Locke' and 'Millionaire;' 'Mad Men' Artist

<p>How Steven Knight created "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and made his new movie, "Locke." Also, an artist whose work hangs on the Mad Men set. </p>

Apr 26, 201430 min

Making TV the Amazon Studios Way

<p>Amazon Studios Director Roy Price and X-Files creator Chris Carter on making TV shows the Amazon Studios' way.</p>

Apr 19, 201430 min

Errol Morris Loves Directing Ads; Justified's Graham Yost

<p>Errol Morris on the interrotron and his love of directing ads. Graham Yost on making "Justified" in California.</p>

Apr 12, 201430 min

Darren Aronofsky on Making 'Noah'

<p>How Darren Aronofsky made the biblical epic he wanted to make despite push-back from the studio and test audiences.</p>

Apr 5, 201430 min

'Divergent' Producers Launch a Franchise

<p>"Divergent" producers talk launching a franchise, dealing with bad reviews, and making movies in today's Hollywood.</p>

Mar 29, 201430 min

Changes in Late Night; The Olympics, NFL, and 'Bubble' Shows

<p>Do changes in late night matter? Live sports: The Olympics and NFL; ‘Bubble’ Shows</p>

Mar 29, 201431 min

TCA's; Wherefore Pilot Season; Duck Dynasty

<p>What are the TCA's and do you care? Some TV networks are changing pilot season. What's the fallout from the "Duck Dynasty" drama?</p>

Mar 29, 201434 min

Best of The Business: White Writer, Black Show; 'The TV Set'

<p>We revisit our chat with a white writer on a black sitcom, then look at the way television shows make it to the season lineup through the lens of the very funny film <i>The TV Set</i>.</p><p><b>****</b>This program will not air in Los Angeles, preempted by Labor Day Music Programming. It will be available archived online.<br /></p>

Mar 29, 201430 min

Making 'Veronica Mars;' Breaking the Law to Make a Movie

<p>The creator of "Veronica Mars," and the indie filmmaker who broke the law to make a movie.</p>

Mar 22, 201430 min

The Lunchbox: Making an Indie Film in India

<p>"The Lunchbox" is an indie Indian movie made with help from Europe.</p>

Mar 15, 201430 min

Tragedy on 'Midnight Rider' Shoot Raises Safety Issues

<p>The tragedy on the 'Midnight Rider' shoot has industry veterans calling for change.</p>

Mar 8, 201430 min

Fox's Kevin Reilly Says No to Pilot Season; Runaway VFX Work

<p>The Fox broadcast chair dares to change the TV business. VFX artists call for change of their own.</p>

Mar 1, 201430 min

Steve McQueen on '12 Years a Slave'

<p>Steve McQueen hopes "12 Years a Slave" will help eradicate slavery and convince Hollywood studios to make challenging films.</p>

Feb 22, 201430 min

Alfonso Cuaron

<p>Alfonso Cuarón on casting an actress over 40 in "Gravity" and re-discovering his love of cinema.</p>

Feb 15, 201430 min

Making 'The Lego Movie'

<p>Producer Dan Lin takes 'The Lego Movie' from idea to reality despite the skeptics.</p>

Feb 8, 201430 min

Julie Delpy Defies Skeptics; Making 'The Act of Killing'

<p>Actress Julie Delpy on being a writer. Joshua Oppenheimer on "The Act of Killing."</p>

Feb 1, 201430 min

Joseph Gordon Levitt on TV; A Sundance Crash Course

<p>Joseph Gordon-Levitt returns to TV on his own terms. Producer Cassian Elwes shows an unknown writer around Sundance.</p>

Jan 25, 201430 min

Two Women Who Made 'Frozen' a Modern Disney Classic

<p>Subverting Disney princess clichés, writing the song "Let it Go," and other tales of creating "Frozen."</p>

Jan 18, 201430 min

Walking Dead's Gale Anne Hurd; Sordid Past of Film Producers

<p>Gale Anne Hurd, from geek girl to Walking Dead producer. Also, the sordid past of two Hollywood producers.</p>

Jan 11, 201430 min

The Year Ahead in TV, Film; Back Story of 'Saving Mr. Banks'

<p>Anticipated stories for 2014; the back story of "Saving Mr. Banks."</p>

Jan 4, 201430 min

2013: The Year in Film and Television

<p>This week, 2013 year in review. The big stories in film and television.</p>

Dec 28, 201330 min

Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on Making Movies in Iran

<p>Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on "A Separation," making movies in Iran, and his new movie, "The Past."</p>

Dec 21, 201330 min

Steve Coogan Talks 'Philomena,' Tabloids and Being Typecast

<p>Steve Coogan talks about his movie, "Philomena," being tabloid fodder and being typecast.</p>

Dec 14, 201330 min

'The Sound of Music Live;' TV Violence; Netflix

<p>'The Sound of Music Live' hits big. Also, TV violence and the top TV stories of 2013.</p>

Dec 11, 201334 min

David Heyman on Producing 'Harry Potter' and 'Gravity'

<p>From "Harry Potter" to "Gravity," producer David Heyman on the producer's role.</p>

Dec 7, 201330 min

Scientology and Hollywood, Revisited

<p>We revisit our conversation with Lawrence Wright about his book, "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief."</p>

Nov 30, 201330 min

Creating Showtime's 'Masters of Sex'

<p>Michelle Ashford, creator of Showtime's "Masters of Sex," talks about making a show about sex that's not exactly sexy.  </p>

Nov 23, 201330 min

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason: Swaying Minds through Film

<p>Linda Bloodworth-Thomason on the Clintons, "Bridegroom" and the power of the image</p>

Nov 16, 201329 min

TV Podcast: Netflix; DVR Ratings; Reality TV

<p>The Netflix deal with Marvel; the changing TV ecosystem and what's up with Reality TV?</p>

Nov 15, 201333 min

'The Square': Shooting a Revolution

<p>Shooting a revolution on the streets of Cairo.</p>

Nov 9, 201329 min

Alex Gibney and Frank Marshall Talk Making 'The Armstrong Lie'

<p>Alex Gibney and Frank Marshall discuss the making of their documentary, "The Armstrong Lie."</p>

Nov 2, 201329 min

Creating Authentic Autistic TV Characters

<p>Alex Plank consults on FX's "The Bridge" for the character with Aspegers. Max Burkholder plays a boy with Autism on NBC's "Parenthood."</p>

Oct 26, 201329 min

Oscar-winning Writer Diablo Cody; Filmmaker James Toback

<p>Writer Diablo Cody directs a movie but won’t do it again. Plus, filmmaker James Toback goes to Cannes to make one movie and to sell another.</p>

Oct 19, 201329 min

The Business TV Podcast: The Comedy Crisis; The Walking Dead; Social TV

<p>Enjoy this new monthly podcast from KCRW’s The Business, all about TV and how we watch it, moderated by Michael Schneider from TV Guide Magazine.</p>

Oct 18, 201330 min

‘Escape from Tomorrow’ Escapes Disney; TV Woos Latinos

<p><em>Escape from <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">Tomorrow</span></span></em> Escapes Disney’s Wrath; How TV Woos Latino Viewers‘</p>

Oct 12, 201329 min

‘Downton Abbey’ Creator Julian Fellowes

<p>Julian Fellowes talks Downton Abbey, Robert Altman and Romeo & Juliet</p>

Oct 5, 201329 min

The Man Who Makes Low Budget, High Concept Horror Hits

<p>Producer Jason Blum carved a niche in the movie business making low budget, high concept horror hits.</p>

Sep 28, 201329 min

The Woman Who Made Saudi Arabia's First Oscar Entry

<p>Haiffa Al-Mansour is the writer/director of "Wadjda" -- the first film entirely shot in Saudi Arabia, a country that's banned movie theaters. </p>

Sep 21, 201329 min

The Business: Special TV Roundtable Edition

<p>The roundtable discusses the Fall TV Season, how we watch and the Emmys.</p>

Sep 19, 201336 min

Ron Howard

<p>Ron Howard talks about making "Rush" without the help of a studio, and shooting his first documentary.</p>

Sep 14, 201329 min

John August and Dan Jinks Make 'Big Fish' the Musical

<p>Screenwriter John August and Producer Dan Jinks compare making "Big Fish," the musical, with making movies. </p>

Sep 7, 201329 min

'Breaking Bad' Creator Vince Gilligan

<p>"Breaking Bad" Creator Vince Gilligan says to be a showrunner you need to be a cult leader.</p>

Aug 31, 201329 min

Filmmaker Lee Daniels

<p>Lee Daniels on the struggle and strategy behind funding his move, "The Butler." Plus, how racism and homophobia affects his storytelling.</p>

Aug 24, 201329 min