Hollywood Gold

Writers Todd Bartels and Lou Howe join us to explore the ingredients that went into bringing Anthony Bourdain's story to the screen in TONY. Howe and Bartels take us through their writing process, including the monumental decision to hyperfocus on a single summer in Bourdain's life, rather than a sweeping coverage of his legacy. Howe and Bartels also recall the additions of Matt Johnson as director and Dominic Sessa & Antonio Banderas as actors, which added the metaphorical salt, pepper, and cumin that the film needed. Take a listen to hear the story of telling the story of a pivotal summer in the life of Anthony Bourdain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producers David Heyman and Shannon McIntosh take us through the wild world of working with Quentin Tarentino on Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. From secretive, no-copy script reads to Tarentino making an appearance at a city council meeting, production of the film required the kind of drive and eccentricity that can only come from a project like this. Heyman and McIntosh reflect on the rush to get the film to Cannes in time, the necessity to have physical film prints delivered in order to make the deadline, and the success that followed. Listen now to hear just what it takes to make a movie about the town that makes movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producers Dan Cohen and Michael Clear recall the development and subsequent production of horror hit BACKROOMS. Cohen and Clear take us through the discovery of Kane Parsons' Backrooms web series, their shock at his young age, and his incredible ability to learn what it means to direct a project of this scale. The two also break down the unique production challenges the film presented, including the practical construction of the seemingly infinite Backrooms. Take a listen to learn how a small internet project became one of the summer's biggest films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Jeremy Thomas remembers the making of 1987's legendary film The Last Emperor. Jeremy was a young indie producer with an eager spirit and a history of ingenuity when iconic director Bernardo Bertolucci approached him about making a film about the last Emperor of China. Jeremy knew it would be a feat to accomplish such an undertaking, but instead of shying away from the challenge, he leaned in and got the support of the Chinese government. A true international collobration, the film's authenticity is evident and it remains a classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a brand-new season of Hollywood Gold! To kick things off, producer Riva Marker joins Daniela for a deep dive into the summer's biggest blockbusters. From sweeping epics like The Odyssey to horror box-office sensations such as Backrooms and Obsession, the two break down the hits, surprises, and industry trends that defined the season. Tune in for their candid takes on what worked, what didn't, and what this summer means for the future of Hollywood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.