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Richard Linklater Builds a ‘Boyhood’ Jul 19, 2014

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Thirteen years ago, Richard Linklater had a simple, but brilliant idea for a film. Investors loved the idea too. The catch? There’d be no return for over a decade.

Michael Jackson’s Hollywood Hopes; Groundlings Turn 40 Jul 12, 2014

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The King of Pop also had aspirations to be a film star; LA’s famous improv troupe and school celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Steve James and Chaz Ebert on ‘Life Itself’ Jul 05, 2014

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Filmmaker Steve James and Chaz Ebert, the wife of Roger Ebert, discuss the surprises and challenges of creating a documentary based on the famous film critic’s memoir, Life Itself.

Funding 'Citizen Koch'; Creative Indie Film Marketing Jun 28, 2014

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Citizen Koch filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal on why their deal with public television fell apart; Jenny Radelet tells a tale of a film that found a marketing partnership through potatoes.

Paul Haggis on ‘Third Person’ and Leaving Scientology Jun 21, 2014

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Screenwriter and director Paul Haggis on his new film Third Person, his first since his public break with the Church of Scientology.

Guillermo del Toro on the Movie Biz, Failure and Saying 'No!' Jun 14, 2014

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

Kickstarter CEO Wants to Make Your Passion Project Jun 07, 2014

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

Directing 'Game of Thrones;' Filmmaker Gifts Viewers May 31, 2014

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The complex business of directing "Game of Thrones." The unconventional release of "In Your Eyes."

Two Women Who Made 'Frozen' a Modern Disney Classic May 24, 2014

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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.

Jon Favreau on 'Chef' and the Truth about Movie Studios May 17, 2014

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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.

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