The Business

The Business

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. 

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is ‘HBO Max’ again. Does this indicate a refocus on franchise, legacy, and prestige TV?

The return of ‘HBO Max’

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is ‘HBO Max’ again. Does this indicate a refocus on franchise, legacy, and prestige TV?

Ramy Youssef shares why “#1 Happy Family USA” — his irreverent series about a Muslim-American family in post-9/11 New Jersey — could only exist via animation.

Ramy Youssef on how essential animation is for ‘#1 Happy Family USA’

Ramy Youssef shares why “#1 Happy Family USA” — his irreverent series about a Muslim-American family in post-9/11 New Jersey — could only exist via animation.

As the papal thriller “Conclave” racks up awards buzz, director Edward Berger praises Netflix for their work on his previous film — Oscar-winner “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

Did ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger rollerblade his way into a career?

As the papal thriller “Conclave” racks up awards buzz, director Edward Berger praises Netflix for their work on his previous film — Oscar-winner “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

A new proposal for a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies has industry professionals seeking to understand what this could mean for the future.

Proposed film tariffs put Hollywood on its heels

A new proposal for a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies has industry professionals seeking to understand what this could mean for the future.

Titus Welliver, star of “Bosch” and “Bosch Legacy” for Amazon offers insight into how to put an exec producer credit to good use.

Titus Welliver on the ‘legacy’ of detective Harry Bosch

Titus Welliver, star of “Bosch” and “Bosch Legacy” for Amazon offers insight into how to put an exec producer credit to good use.

A tale of two media landscapes: The current administration is seeking to defund the CFPB and extract concessions as part of a Paramount Global Lawsuit.

The Trump administration escalates attacks on public media

A tale of two media landscapes: The current administration is seeking to defund the CFPB and extract concessions as part of a Paramount Global Lawsuit.

Jared Hess (“Napoleon Dynamite,” “Nacho Libre”) speaks to how his oddball sensibilities helped make “A Minecraft Movie” such a hit.

Filmmaker Jared Hess on knowing what ‘Minecraft’ fans were going to like

Jared Hess (“Napoleon Dynamite,” “Nacho Libre”) speaks to how his oddball sensibilities helped make “A Minecraft Movie” such a hit.

Bill Owens, executive producer of “60 Minutes,” has resigned. We examine the possible ripple effects of the decision.

A high profile ‘60 Minutes’ resignation has the news business on edge

Bill Owens, executive producer of “60 Minutes,” has resigned. We examine the possible ripple effects of the decision.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr focuses on MSNBC for alleged “news distortion.” Plus, The Writer’s Guild should call more attention to a recent work embargo.

Is the FCC coming for MSNBC?

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr focuses on MSNBC for alleged “news distortion.” Plus, The Writer’s Guild should call more attention to a recent work embargo.

Actor and activist Daryl Hannah’s latest challenge? Documenting her husband Neil Young’s ever evolving stage set-up via the new concert film “Coastal.”

Daryl Hannah on the spontaneity required to document a Neil Young show

Actor and activist Daryl Hannah’s latest challenge? Documenting her husband Neil Young’s ever evolving stage set-up via the new concert film “Coastal.”

Actor Michael Shannon talks moving production mid-film (and other adventures!) while making his directorial debut “Eric LaRue.”

‘Eric LaRue’ filmmaker Michael Shannon on directing his first (and maybe last) movie

Actor Michael Shannon talks moving production mid-film (and other adventures!) while making his directorial debut “Eric LaRue.”

Fluctuating American tariff policy is keeping industries on their heels — Hollywood very much included. Plus, the president enters mediation with Paramount.

How will tariffs affect your trips to the multiplex… and beyond?

Fluctuating American tariff policy is keeping industries on their heels — Hollywood very much included. Plus, the president enters mediation with Paramount.

President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

Union leader Rebecca Rhine outlines plans to ‘Keep California Rolling’

President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

Vegas, baby, Vegas! Matt Beloni reports on big swings, explosive footage, and all the lingering questions surrounding CinemaCon 2025.

Matt Belloni fills us in on what went down at CinemaCon ‘25

Vegas, baby, Vegas! Matt Beloni reports on big swings, explosive footage, and all the lingering questions surrounding CinemaCon 2025.

Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s preferences for online content creators over traditional media show no signs of slowing; how is the establishment adapting?

Can Hollywood adapt to the world according to online content creators?

Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s preferences for online content creators over traditional media show no signs of slowing; how is the establishment adapting?

Encore conversation: Kim Masters speaks with comedy icons Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks about their collaborative documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life.”

ENCORE: Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks talk ‘Defending My Life’

Encore conversation: Kim Masters speaks with comedy icons Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks about their collaborative documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life.”

Documentarian Alex Gibney taps into his experiences — including his ongoing Elon Musk series — with confronting power to remind us of our strength in numbers.

Documentarian Alex Gibney shares his wisdom on speaking truth to power

Documentarian Alex Gibney taps into his experiences — including his ongoing Elon Musk series — with confronting power to remind us of our strength in numbers.

Can new leadership finally cure United Talent Agency of its “middle child syndrome?”

United Talent Agency gets a new CEO and Village Roadshow goes bankrupt

Can new leadership finally cure United Talent Agency of its “middle child syndrome?”

Disney has decided to shield talent from press opportunities at the upcoming “Snow White” premiere, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine their reasoning.

What’s with Disney’s totally not fair ‘Snow White’ premiere?

Disney has decided to shield talent from press opportunities at the upcoming “Snow White” premiere, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine their reasoning.

Lesli Linka Glatter talks about directing Robert De Niro in his first TV role — Netflix’s “Zero Day” — and some of the absurd aspects of working with streamers.

Lesli Linka Glatter on directing for streamers and finding good mentors

Lesli Linka Glatter talks about directing Robert De Niro in his first TV role — Netflix’s “Zero Day” — and some of the absurd aspects of working with streamers.