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Why do actors in France get paid so much? Subsidies
Stephen Beard Jun 17, 2013
French win concession in Transatlantic trade negotiations.
Who owns the happy birthday song?
Mitchell Hartman Jun 14, 2013
Documentary filmmaker Jennifer Nelson is challenging the copyright to the happy birthday song after being asked to pay $1,500 to Warner Music to use the tune in her film.
Sleepless in...Hollywood and the rise of the franchise
Kai Ryssdal Jun 12, 2013
"Sleepless in Seattle" producer Lynda Obst explains why studios can't stop making sequels.
The only way to protect yourself from 'The Purge'? Money
Lindsay Foster Thomas Jun 7, 2013
A futuristic horror film called "The Purge" opens at the box office this weekend and to survive the horror, you have to have... enough money.
Film preview: 'The Internship'
Queena Kim Jun 7, 2013
A new comedy opens at the box office this weekend. It's called "The Internship," and its a hilarious take on starting over in the workforce.
The money behind 'The Great Gatsby:' From Fitzgerald to the adaptations
Daryl Paranada May 1, 2013
A look at the finances behind the author of "The Great Gatsby" and its film adaptations.
A whole different 'Iron Man' for the Chinese market
Rob Schmitz May 1, 2013
Disney is releasing two distinct versions of "Iron Man 3" this week: The international version and the Chinese version. How is Hollywood tailoring movies for the growing Chinese audience?
No escapism at the movies this weekend
Kai Ryssdal Apr 19, 2013
The latest Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller, "Oblivion," hits theaters this week. Will American audiences be in the mood to see it?
The economics of PG-13 rated movies
Sally Herships Apr 18, 2013
The MPAA responds to calls for better policing of violence in movies, by increasing the TYPE SIZE on existing explanations. Why? To protect its business at the PG-13 level.
Oscar nominations are not the goal: Participant Media CEO
Kai Ryssdal Feb 22, 2013
Participant Media made its name with thought-provoking films like "An Inconvenient Truth," "Fast Food Nation" and "Waiting for Superman." This weekend, the company is part of the team nominated for an Oscar for "Lincoln." Has the firm changed its vision over the years?
