x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Hollywood Gold

Hollywood Gold is a talk show podcast that pulls back the curtain on the making of some of the industry’s most iconic movies, through interviews with notable producers and filmmakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

58:21

THE HUNGER GAMES: How Jennifer Lawrence's Untouchable...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/12/13

Producer Nina Jacobson recounts the making of 2012's wildly successful THE HUNGER GAMES, the adaptation of the hit book series that became a cultural phenomenon and catapulted Jennifer Lawrence to superstardom. Nina, fresh off a gig as the head of Disney, used her studio experience to navigate the tricky road to successfully launch the first film of a female-centered action franchise that is still putting out new installments over a decade later. Become a supporter of this podcast:

en

38:23

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: How Meryl Streep's Unexpected...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/12/06

Producer Wendy Finerman discusses the making of 2006's Oscar-nominated classic THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Wendy was confident in the unexpected casting of Meryl Streep in a role that many didn't think she would be funny in, and was proved right when Meryl truly embodied a role that immortalized Vogue's already famous Anna Wintour. Paired with the brilliance of Anne Hathaway and a young Emily Blunt in a role that would launch her career, the film went on to be nominated for two Oscars and become a

en

51:59

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK: How David O. Russell's...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/11/29

Producer Bruce Cohen recounts the making of 2012’s Oscar winning Silver Linings Playbook, David O. Russell’s brilliant film about a bipolar man and the widow who changed his life. Not only did the film launch a young Jennifer Lawrence into a new career stratosphere and encourage Bradley Cooper’s interest in directing, it remains one of the few films to be nominated for the Big Five Oscars. David O. Russell’s penchant for improv helped him realize the magic in his cast and solidified the film’s

en

51:55

ARRIVAL: The Genius of Denis Villeneuve and His First...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/11/22

Producer Dan Levine recalls the making of 2016's iconic ARRIVAL. From the moment he read Ted Chiang's STORY OF YOUR LIFE, Dan knew he had to find a way to bring it to the screen. Director Denis Villeneuve, an incredible talent but still relatively unknown, was the perfect choice. Producers had to wait until Denis wrapped SICARiO, but things moved quickly once Amy Adams came on board and suggested Jeremy Renner as her co-star. Production went smoothly, although the material presented endless

en

50:55

DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN: How Madonna Went From...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/11/15

Producer Sarah Pillsbury details the Superstar women both in front of and behind the screen who made1985's iconic film DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN. Taking a risk on newcomer Madonna, an emerging musician who would walk the streets of New York with a boombox on her shoulder, turned out to be a genius bet. "Like a Virgin" was released during production and Madonna suddenly became a superstar in need of security. Her newfound popularity and pairing her with the brilliant Rosanna Arquette made for movie

en

50:05

SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE: How Nancy Meyers Turned an...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/11/08

Multi-hyphanate writer, director, and producer Nancy Meyers shares how studios initially rejected her idea for a romantic film about an older couple. No one wanted to see people of a certain age be sexy, but Meyers believed in the value and impact of telling a non-traditional love story. Meyers' brilliant writing and masterful production design found their perfect match in stars Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Nicholson, who always wanted to star in a "tuxedo comedy", brought life to the character

en

53:15

AIR: How Michael Jordan Got Viola Davis to Play His Mom

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/11/01

Producers Jason Michael Berman and Jordan Moldo talk about the kismet involved in assembling the perfect team to tell Sonny Vaccaro's story in AIR. From the marriage of sports, movies, and aritst equity in the production comapnies, to Ben Affleck boarding as director, to securing the dream cast and the blessings of Sonny, Michael Jordan, and Nike, the producers describe a production that felt like walking on air. Ben Affleck was a true leader, taking it upon himself to meet Michael Jordan, and then

en

55:07

A BEAUTIFUL MIND: How Akiva Goldsman Became an Oscar...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/10/25

Writer Akiva Goldsman guides us through the long and winding road to the production of 2001's Best Picture Oscar winner A BEAUTIFUL MIND. Inspired to take on the challenge of adapting the book by growing up in a house that fostered kids with mental illness, Akiva's connection to the material was evident in his first pitch to Ron Howard's partner Brian Grazer. He knew the subject had to be handled with the appropiate respect and sensitivity, but was also incredibly creative in his vision for how to

en

4:23

Hollywood Gold Trailer

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/10/20

en

5:01

Hollywood Gold Announcement

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/05/24

Hey Pod Fam - sorry we have been absent! We will be back very soon with all new episodes. Be sure to like, review and listen to past episodes. Follow us @staygoldfeatures. Thank you for listening and STAY GOLD!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hollywood-gold--5670584/support.

en

55:58

LA LA LAND: Damien Chazelle's Unwavering Vision...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/05/10

Producer Fred Berger guides us through the making of 2016's wildly popular musical LA LA LAND starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film was the brainchild and passion project of director Damien Chazelle, but as a young and new filmmaker, no studio was willing to take a chance on his vision for a big movie musical that he wanted to be both nostalgic and incredibly modern. In order to prove himself, he made 2014's Oscar-winning WHIPLASH, and soon it was off to the races with producers Fred Berger

en

53:56

JUNO: Diablo Cody's Journey from Exotic Dancing to...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/05/03

Producer Mason Novick recalls the making of 2007's unlikely cultural sensation Juno. Mason reached out to Wisconsin-based writer Diablo Cody whose edgy blog grabbed his attention. Diablo had written a book about her time as a stripper, but never a screenplay. A few years later, after securing huge stars Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman and the genius casting of Elliot Page and Michael Cera to star in Jason Reitman's groundbreaking film, Diablo and Mason found themselves at the Oscars. Juno

en

56:22

KNIVES OUT: How Rian Johnson’s Island Vacation Was...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/04/26

Producer Ram Bergman recounts the magical making of Rian Johnson's Knives Out, a film that defied box office odds by grossing over $300 million. Hot off the success of The Last Jedi, the duo took a huge risk on an idea Rian had for a film and started investing money before there was even a completed script. Their faith and determination paid off and soon the likes of Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Jamie Lee Curtis were on board, and the hugely successful film became the start of a franchise. Become

en

46:20

HARRIET: How Cynthia Erivo Helped Make a Superhero...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/04/19

For the first time on the podcast, host Daniela Taplin Lundberg talks to her right-hand woman Becca Cammarata to discuss their own trials and tribulations when producing the historical biopic HARRIET. From the stress of pivoting from a indie film to convincing a studio to come on board to taking a risk on casting relatively unknown Cynthia Erivo, the two share spiritual stories from a muddy set with the goal of showcasitng how Harriet Tubman was a real life superhero. Previous guest and legendary

en

51:56

THE RIGHT STUFF: How the Exit of Hollywoods Biggest...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/04/12

Writer, director, and producer Phil Kaufman recalls the scary moment when the hottest writer in Hollywood walked out of a meeting with the studio because they wanted to change his script. That fateful moment changed the course of the film. Phil Kaufman took a stab at his own draft of the script, but wasn't sure if he wanted to direct the film until the legendary Jean-Luc Godard told him he would direct it if Phil passed. It was a hard shoot, but a magical one launched the career of Sam Shepard and

en

52:42

GLORY: How Ed Zwick Refused to Make a White Savior...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/04/05

Legendary Director and Producer Ed Zwick recalls the making of 1989's triple Oscar winner Glory. Fresh off of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the studio wanted the young Matthew Broderick to be the star in a film about the U.S. Army's first all-Black regiment. Zwick had to fight to ensure the movie told the right story, relying on his ingenuity to convince the studio of his vision from start to finish, and inventing the sizzle reel in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast:

en

55:33

CRAZY RICH ASIANS: The Blockbuster Film That Broke...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/03/29

Producer Brad Simpson recalls the production of the hit romantic comedy that was groundbreaking in both its casting and concept. After one meeting where a studio exec pitched changing the lead character to white to appeal to a wider audience, the producers decided to finance the script independently. Authenticity was incredibly important to them, but it was hard to find support for a film set in Singapore. They struck gold with writers Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim alongside director Jon M. Chu, and

en

58:50

ETERNAL SUNSHINE: How Innovative Camera Work and a...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/03/22

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind producer Anthony Bregman dishes all the behind the scenes movie magic on this iconic film. From having to find a new editor three days into filming, to some little white lies about the daily’s when asked by Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey, this movie had no shortage of drama both on and off camera. But, beyond that, its incredible camera work and unique sets helped push the boundaries of what was possible at the time making it one of the 2000s finest films.Become a

en

42:38

AUSTIN POWERS: How Mike Myers’ Gamble Went From...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/03/15

Producer Jennifer Todd returns to the podcast to discuss 1997's Mike Myers led comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Inspired by his dad's distinctly British humor and the James Bond films, Mike and Jenn took a risk on both the concept and first time feature director Jay Roach. Initially, it was a hard sell with audiences who didn't know how to react to the film's satirical and raunchy nature, but it went on to become the legendary launch of one of comedy's most successful franchises

en

50:58

APOCALYPSE NOW: How Typhoons, Heart Attacks and an...

Hollywood Gold ·

2023/03/08

Apocalypse Now is known for its behind the scenes drama, now, iconic producer Fred Roos tells the background of how the film was initially greenlit in the early 1970s, pre-production lasting almost 5 years, drama in picking a set location, and the almost four years of editing the film down to its final 1979 cut. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hollywood-gold--5670584/support.

en

121 results

Similar Podcasts

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast

Blammo Media

UPodcast

UPodcast

The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis

The Sarah Fraser Show

Sarah Fraser