The Business

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Zach Braff on Why He's on Kickstarter and Why He Should Stay May 06, 2013

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Zach Braff defends his use of Kickstarter.

Shooting 'Kon-Tiki' in English and Norwegian; 'Unmade in China' Apr 29, 2013

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How the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film "Kon-Tiki" was simultaneously shot in English. Plus, the story of "Unmade in China."

How We Watch TV and Movies Today and in the Future Apr 22, 2013

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From binge viewing to streaming, Joshua Topolsky on how tech innovation is changing the way we watch TV and movies.

How to Fund a Gritty Indie Film; The Hollywood Power Lunch Apr 15, 2013

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How indie filmmaker Adam Leon made his gritty indie film. Plus, the Hollywood power lunch isn't about the food.

Danny Boyle: Directs 'Trance' & The Olympics Opening Ceremony Apr 08, 2013

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Danny Boyle directs his new film "Trance" while also creating the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and Making Movies Apr 01, 2013

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Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and the art/business balance of movie-making.

'The Sapphires' Aboriginal Director; VFX Biz Update Mar 25, 2013

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An Aboriginal director on his hit Aussie film, "The Sapphires." Plus a VFX business update.

Top Chef's Richard Blais; Cybersecurity in Hollywood Mar 18, 2013

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'Top Chef's' Richard Blais talks about being a TV chef. Plus, hacking Hollywood.

Making Preschool TV: From Sesame Street to Disney Junior Mar 11, 2013

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Making preschool TV: We talk "Sesame Street," Disney Junior and focus groups.

Participant Media Makes an Action Film with Meaning Mar 04, 2013

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Why Participant Media made an action film with meaning, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.