Hollywood Breakdown

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**Hollywood Breakdown**

Kim Masters, host of KCRW’s The Business, breaks down Hollywood’s top stories.

Latest Episodes:

SOPA in Trouble Jan 20, 2012

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Kim and John discuss the latest steps in the fight over how to stop piracy on the Internet.

SOPA Pits Hollywood against Silicon Valley Jan 13, 2012

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Studios are desperate to prevent the pirating of their films and TV shows online, but big Internet companies say that it's an infringement on their rights.

The Tom Cruise Comeback Jan 06, 2012

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After a couple movies that didn't do so well and some negative PR, some in Hollywood questioned the future of this once mega-star. With Mission Impossible 4, he's back.

Hollywood Needs a Visionary Dec 30, 2011

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Kim and John reflect on the state of the entertainment industry and how, after the death of Steve Jobs, it desperately needs a visionary.

Year End Box Office Dec 23, 2011

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2011 is ending with box office returns higher but only because of ticket price hikes. Actual attendance atobie theaters is down. This has everyone in the movie business worried.

Golden Globe and SAG Award Nominations Dec 16, 2011

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Kim and John banter about the nominations for the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards and how predictive these could be in the Oscar race.

David Denby v. Scott Rudin Dec 09, 2011

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Kim and John discuss the dust-up between producer Scott Rudin and film critic David Denby, over violation of an agreement to hold the review until the movie's release.

Hollywood's Awards Season Begins Dec 02, 2011

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Now's the time of year when Hollywood is abuzz with awards campaigning, so Kim and John take a look at what films and performances seem to be getting the most traction.

Ricky Gervais Is Back! Nov 18, 2011

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Despite his jokes that some found "mean spirited" in last year's Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association says Ricky Gervais will be back in 2012.

The Oscars Upheaval Nov 11, 2011

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After Brett Ratner’s gay slur and revelations about his sex life, he and and Eddie Murphy are out, Brian Grazer and Billy Crystal are in…