The Business

<p>James Gunn makes a video game. Plus, 'Indie Game' filmmakers.</p>

<p>Ira Glass of This American Life and comedian Mike Birbiglia make a movie the untraditional way. Plus, we hear Phyllis Diller in her own words.</p>

<p>'Breaking Bad' Creator Vince Gilligan says to be a show-runner you need to be a cult leader and that the idea that there's a rivalry between his show and 'Mad Men' is false.</p>

<p>The Akils Talk the TV Biz and ‘Sparkle’; The Legacy of ‘Deliverance’</p>

<p>Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab on 'Community,' Then, animator Stephen J. Anderson's show biz advice.</p>

<p>'The Little Miss Sunshine' filmmakers make 'Ruby Sparks.' The linguist behind the 'Game of Thrones' language.</p>

<p>How Hollywood markets movies to niche communities.</p>

<p>Comic-Con gets dissed by an anonymous publicist. Plus, documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield makes 'The Queen of Versailles' then gets sued.</p>

<p>Animal Trainers up close and personal. A comedian with a day job she just can't quit.</p>

<p>FX President John Landgraf talks with Kim Masters about the unconventional deals he made with Louis CK and Charlie Sheen.</p>

<p>Peter Berg talks the battle of 'Battleship' and his passion project, 'On Freddie Roach.'</p>

<p>We talk the doc 'Paul Williams: Still Alive' with filmmaker Stephen Kessler and Paul Williams.</p>

<p>Cult filmmaker James Gunn writes and directs a video game. Plus, Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky -- the filmmakers behind the new documentary Indie Game.</p>

<p> Sean Hayes And Todd Milliner talk Grimm and Will & Grace.</p>

<p>Interviews about two recent war movies: 'The Tillman Story' and 'The Hurt Locker.'</p>

<p>Frank Rich talks BHO's "Veep." Matt Walsh talks improv.</p>

<p>Former network chief Warren Littlefield recounts stories from his new book, "Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV."</p>

<p>How the creators of Once Upon A Time" went from cable in Wisconsin to the big leagues. Plus, a doc who turned his passion with bizarre illnesses into a job on "House."</p>

<p>Horror movie maker, Eli Roth and "Hemlock Grove" author Brian McGreevy on turning this Gothic novel into a Netflix series.</p>

<p>Actors talk about the exhausting and angst-ridden process of auditioning for television pilots.</p>

<p>Morgan Spurlock on producing web series for the Internet. Plus, television masters on how to make a great TV pilot.</p>

<p>Indie filmmaker Whit Stillman returns. Plus, SAG and AFTRA merge -- so now what?</p>

<p>Morgan Spurlock talks about turning his cameras on the fans and phenomenon that is Comic-Con.</p>

<p>"The Hunger Games" is the biggest movie to hit theaters this year. Producer Nina Jacobson tells us how the movie came to be.</p>

<p>We look at the art of the heard -- but not seen -- voice actor. Three veterans on what it takes to succeed and why some great on-camera movie stars can't cut it.</p>

<p>Navigating Pilot Season: How the ABC comedy <em>Suburgatory</em> went from idea, to pilot, to TV series.</p>

<p>Director Jay Roach and Writer Danny Strong turn the Sarah Palin Pygmalian story into an HBO movie.</p>

<p>We look at the film industries in Brazil and Russia through the very different success stories of two filmmakers.</p>

<p>Elvis Mitchell and Kim Masters discuss the Oscars and the Independent Spirit Awards, and share clips from interviews with some of this year's nominees. (Feb 23, 7-8pm)</p>

<p>Joshua Marston's film about blood feuds sparks its own feud after being disqualified for an Oscar. Marston tells his side of the story. Plus, the Independent Spirit Awards.<br /><br /></p>

<p>Bill Lawrence, co-creator of <em>Cougar Town</em>, is taking his show to the people. He's self-funding viewing parties across the US where fans meet cast and have a drink on him.</p>

<p>Debating the Oscars' "lousy foreign film policy." Plus, YouTube launches an online film festival.</p>

<p>Howard Gordon, co-creator of <em>Homeland</em> and former show-runner of <em>24</em>, talks about how both of these shows tapped into the very different zeitgeist of the day.</p>

<p>The creators and stars of 'Portlandia' talk about turning their comedy videos into IFC's biggest hit. Plus, does IMDB perpetuate ageism in Hollywood?</p>

<p>We get an advance look at the Sundance Film Festival plus how Mortified went from stage to TV screen.</p>

<p>'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller and two of the film's producers tell the dramatic tale of the project's troubled journey from book to screen.</p>

<p>We re-air our in-depth conversation with filmmaker Werner Herzog. And we get some creative inspiration from Pixar animator Austin Madison and from Willie Downs-- the blogger behind the Animators Letters Project.</p>

<p>Kim Masters, John Horn and Michael Schneider banter about the top entertainment news stories of 2011.</p>

<p>Matt Damon on how director Cameron Crowe wooed him to star in We Bought a Zoo, the challenges of being a really big star and why he's ready to direct.</p>

<p>Visual effects supervisor Legat on working with Martin Scorsese and James Cameron, and how movies like 'The Godfather' could work in 3-D. Plus, a forgotten film pioneer.</p>

<p>Selling the NC-17 rated movie, <em>Shame</em>. Plus, the fate and state of movie theaters.</p>

<p>The writers behind Bridesmaids go from improv to screenwriting with a little help from their friends.</p>

<p>The filmmakers behind The Artist discuss on making a B&W silent film, in the era of 3D blockbusters. Plus two of the comedy minds behind the Onion News Network.</p>

<p>The voice of Elmo (<em>Sesame Street</em>) shares his love of puppeteering and the head of Walt Disney Animation reaches out to those striving to work in entertainment.</p>

<p>Werner Herzog on his fascination with death row, his stop-at-nothing-approach to filmmaking, his "vile and debased" persona and the challenge of eating his own shoe.</p>

<p>Twins Michael and Mark Polish on releasing their latest movie, <em>For Lovers Only</em> on iTunes. Plus, the three friends who made the indie hit <em>Martha Marcy May Marlene</em>.</p>

<p>Known for big-budget action films, <strong>Roland Emmerich</strong>'s new movie goes in a different direction. <em>Anonymous</em> is a historical drama that deals with the controversial topic...</p>

<p>Felicia Day may not be a household name – yet -- but to many actors and gamers she is an inspiration...</p>

<p>As the Fall TV season continues, we look at the challenges to making a successful comedy pilot. Plus Alex Kendrick, the man behind the hit Christian film, <em>Courageous</em>...</p>

<p>Kurt Sutter, the controversy-stirring creator and show-runner of the FX series, <em>Sons of Anarchy</em>. Plus, a little inspiration from a Pixar animator....</p>