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The making of the quirky heist comedy The Linguini Incident is not a pleasant memory for writer-director Richard Shepard. Yes, he had a great cast including David Bowie and Rosana Arquette. He also was under funded and overwhelmed and eventually lost final cut. However, the sting of this failure never fully left him and thirty years later he set out to correct it. Shepard and Linguini Incident co-star Eszter Balint help tell this story of a missed opportunity and what it means to reclaim your past. Links Check out Eszter Balint's latest album THE LINGUINI INCIDENT -- DIRECTOR'S CUT (2024) TRAILER Sources David Bowie - Today Show (USA TV) - INTERVIEW ABOUT THE LINGUINI INCIDENT - 28 April 1992 David Bowie - Good Morning America - Interview On The Set Of The Linguini Incident Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Closing Night is finally here—the theater history podcast that takes you behind the curtain to uncover stories about famous and forgotten Broadway show that closed too soon. While season 1 focused on musicals that came and went from the Marquis Theatre, this season host Patrick Oliver Jones is tackling a whole new kind of theatrical heartbreak: shows that never actually opened on Broadway. These are the productions that fizzled out during out-of-town tryouts or preview performances, including Lone Star Love, The Little Prince and the Aviator, Lolita, My Love, Let My People Come, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, among others. Episodes start at the end of January and will drop once a month throughout the year, with the first episode being all about Annie 2: Miss Hannigan’s Revenge, which was actually slated to open at the Marquis Theatre but was canceled after a disastrous run in Washington, DC. Make sure to follow Closing Night on your favorite podcast app and stay connected on Instagram at @closingnightpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting an episode from Noiser and Airship's podcast History Daily. On History Daily, they do history, daily. Every weekday, Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous moment that happened ‘on this day’ in history. This episode is about our favorite kind of history, film history. The day is May 1, 1941. Orson Welles’ revolutionary debut “Citizen Kane” premieres in New York after a bitter battle to suppress the film. Learn more about History Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something different from the creator of The Industry is coming soon. Here's a short preview of Stories My Brother Used To Tell. My older brother Eric would often tell stories of his misspent youth at family gatherings. Seemingly always about a car or girl or both, these ridiculous stories seemed almost impossible to believe. Now, after years of pestering, I've gotten him to share a few of those stories in a new podcast. Subscribe wherever you're subscribed to The Industry or use this link: Stories My Brother Used To Tell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1982 British filmmakerJames Scott had made an Academy Award winning adaptation of a Graham Greene novella. Adapting another Greene novella, this time as a feature length film, seemed like a natural progression of things. He had Greene's blessing to take his novella Loser Takes All and turn into a film that would feature stage star Robert Lindsay and Molly Ringwald. He had every element in place. Almost. The only thing left was getting American distribution. And that was found when a deal was struck with Miramax. All that James Scott had to do in order to get his modest British comedy made was deal with a producer named Harvey Weinstein, who had a lot of ideas on how this film should be made. Links James Scott's Website Sources Rizov, Vadim. The Legend of Harvey Scissorhands. MTV.com, August 9, 2013. https://www.mtv.com/news/zs4qqu/harvey-weinstein-snowpiercer-cuts Ringwald, Molly. All The Other Harvey Weinsteins. The New Yorker, October 17, 2017. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/all-the-other-harveys Robert Lindsay: 'Monster' Weinstein blacklisted me. BBC.com, November 9, 2017. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-41927167 Connelly, Christopher. The Heartbreak Kid. Premiere Magazine, July 1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1982 British filmmakerJames Scott had made an Academy Award winning adaptation of a Graham Greene novella. Adapting another Greene novella, this time as a feature length film, seemed like a natural progression of things. He had Greene's blessing to take his novella Loser Takes All and turn into a film that would feature stage star Robert Lindsay and Molly Ringwald. He had every element in place. Almost. The only thing left was getting American distribution. And that was found when a deal was struck with Miramax. All that James Scott had to do in order to get his modest British comedy made was deal with a producer named Harvey Weinstein, who had a lot of ideas on how this film should be made. Links James Scott's Website Sources Rizov, Vadim. The Legend of Harvey Scissorhands. MTV.com, August 9, 2013. https://www.mtv.com/news/zs4qqu/harvey-weinstein-snowpiercer-cuts Ringwald, Molly. All The Other Harvey Weinsteins. The New Yorker, October 17, 2017. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/all-the-other-harveys Robert Lindsay: 'Monster' Weinstein blacklisted me. BBC.com, November 9, 2017. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-41927167 Connelly, Christopher. The Heartbreak Kid. Premiere Magazine, July 1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1982 British filmmakerJames Scott had made an Academy Award winning adaptation of a Graham Greene novella. Adapting another Greene novella, this time as a feature length film, seemed like a natural progression of things. He had Greene's blessing to take his novella Loser Takes All and turn into a film that would feature stage star Robert Lindsay and Molly Ringwald. He had every element in place. Almost. The only thing left was getting American distribution. And that was found when a deal was struck with Miramax. All that James Scott had to do in order to get his modest British comedy made was deal with a producer named Harvey Weinstein, who had a lot of ideas on how this film should be made. Links James Scott's Website Sources Rizov, Vadim. The Legend of Harvey Scissorhands. MTV.com, August 9, 2013. https://www.mtv.com/news/zs4qqu/harvey-weinstein-snowpiercer-cuts Ringwald, Molly. All The Other Harvey Weinsteins. The New Yorker, October 17, 2017. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/all-the-other-harveys Robert Lindsay: 'Monster' Weinstein blacklisted me. BBC.com, November 9, 2017. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-41927167 Connelly, Christopher. The Heartbreak Kid. Premiere Magazine, July 1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elaine May will always be best known for her comedy with Mike Nichols and her screenwriting skills. However, as a director May is an uncompromising force who seemingly would do whatever it takes to get her vision on the screen. This episode looks at the great lengths May went to in order to get Mikey and Nicky, a lifelong passion project made, and what that lack of compromise cost her. Author Patrick Cooper, director of photography/cameraman Jack Cooperman, and an unnamed crewmember help tell this story of a seemingly simple production that was anything but. Links Check out Patrick Cooper's book Aren't You Gonna Die Someday? Courtney Kocak's podcasts are Podcast Bestie and The Bleeders Articles Before the Snyder Cut: Look back at other Hollywood director's cuts (ew.com) Cock, Jay. Cinema: Hit Men. Time Magazine. January 31st, 1977. https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,918649,00.html MIKEY AND NICKY - HOLLOW SQUARE PRESS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death of actor Peter Sellers in 1980 also seemed like the death of the Pink Panther film series. Instead, director Blake Edwards decided it was a new beginning. A beginning of numerous lawsuits, several flops, and one unseen television pilot. Author John LeMay and actor Charlie Schlatter help tell the story of what happened when Blake Edwards kept trying to keep the Panther on the hunt. Sources Books LeMay, John. Trailing the Pink Panther Films: An Unauthorized Guide to the Pink Panther Series. Bicep Books, January, 2022. Oldham, Gabriella. Blake Edwards: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi, December, 2017. Wasson, Sam. A Splurch in the Kisser: The Movies of Blake Edwards. Wesleyan University Press, July, 2011. Articles "Seller’s Widow Wins $1 Million Damages Over Panther Film" AP News. AP Services, May 24, 1985. https://apnews.com/article/39ab5abec851ab132d99965780aa6a7e "Film maker Blake Edwards filed a $180 million lawsuit..." UPI Archives. September 28, 1983. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/09/28/Film-maker-Blake-Edwards-filed-a-180-million-lawsuit/1090433569600/ "BLAKE EDWARDS SUED BY MGM/UA" New York Times. Aljean Harmetz. April 17, 1984. https://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/17/movies/blake-edwards-sued-by-mgm-ua.html Links Closing Night: Victor Victoria episode Transcription Available at The Industry Podcast website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Dean Foster is an accomplished author in his own right, but in this episode of The Industry, he shares his process of writing movie novelizations and some of the more interesting novelizations he's done. From Star Wars, Alien, The Thing, The Black Hole, and even a very special episode of Maude, Alan shares many of his experiences in this unique writing world. Links Dan Delgado on Twitter and Bluesky Visit Alan Dean Foster's website Alan Dean Foster's Memoir of his novelization work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the 1970s and 80s if you walked into a bookstore you would undoubtedly had seen whatever the newest movie was in theaters sitting on a display in book form. The movie novelization is a world unto itself. We take a look at what it takes to adapt a movie to a novel, why the differences can be interesting, and get into why they exist in the first place. With insight from novelization experts Alan Dean Foster and Tim Waggoner, podcast host Paxton Holley, and filmmaker Whit Stillman, the rare filmmaker who has novelized his own films. Links Dan Delgado on Twitter and Bluesky Listen to Paxton Holley's I Read Movies Podcast Visit Tim Waggoner's website Visit Alan Dean Foster's website Buy Whit Stillman's books If you like the show you can support by clicking here: Buy Me A Coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By the 1960's director Alfred Hitchcock was at the absolute height of his powers. He had reached the point where he could make any movie he wanted. Yet as the decade rolled on. Hitchcock seemingly had project after project he had developed not blossom into a feature film. What was keeping Hitchcock from making the movies he really wanted to make? We attempt to answer this question with help from HitchCon's Joel Gunz and author Shawn Levy. Links: Listen to Lew Wasserman's story on Glitter and Might: Glitter and Might (pod.link) Check out HitchCon '23: HitchCon International Alfred Hitchcock Conference Kaleidescope Test Footage: Alfred Hitchcock's Kaleidoscope Footage - YouTube Hitchcock documentary: Hitchcock - Reputations - YouTube If you like the show you can support it by clicking here: Buy Me A Coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting two episodes from Noiser and Airship's podcast History Daily. On History Daily, they do history, daily. Every weekday, Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous moment that happened ‘on this day’ in history. First up it’s. The First Flight of the Wright Brothers: December 17, 1903. Orville and Wilbur Wright achieve the first powered, sustained and controlled airplane flight in history. Then it's The Spruce Goose Takes Flight: November 2, 1947. American aviator Howard Hughes risks his life and reputation by taking to the skies in the largest aircraft ever built: the Spruce Goose. Learn more about History Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Bogdanovich's final film, She's Funny That Way, came and went and barely anyone seemed to notice. However, it wasn't the movie he really made. What Peter actually filmed was a black and white screwball comedy called Squirrels to the Nuts. What happened is a typical story. The movie didn't test well and the studio changed the film completely, and no surprise the studio version bombed anyway. The original version? That was believed lost to history. Or so we thought. A few years later, James Kenney (possibly the world's biggest Bogdanovich fan) found the original version in tact. On eBay. This episode features James Kenney, documentarian Bill Teck, and Louise Stratten (Peter's ex-wife and Squirrels co-screenwriter) all helping to tell this story which seems to have an actual Hollywood Ending. Sources: Peter Bogdanovich Had a Vision for This Film. Now It’s Finally Being Seen. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) “You Saved One of My Best Pictures”: My Adventures with Peter Bogdanovich and his Lost, Last Picture Show – Tremble…Sigh…Wonder… (tremblesighwonder.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new season of The Industry with Dan Delgado is coming soon. More stories of overlooked film history. This season features a lost and found director's cut, the show going on and on without it's star, the biggest director in Hollywood consistantly not getting his movies made, and the joys of movie novelizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into the captivating world of Broadway musicals with Closing Night, a new narrative theater history podcast. In Season 1, we explore the magical musicals that graced the stage of the Marquis Theatre, beginning with the controversial demolitions that birthed its legacy. Join us as we chronicle the rich history of some remarkable shows at one of Broadway's youngest venues, unveiling their untold stories through rare audio clips and behind-the-scenes insights as well as interviews with industry experts, actors, and creative teams. We'll relive the excitement and artistic energy that brought these musicals to Broadway and what led up to their closing night. Whether you're a theater enthusiast, creative artist, or history buff, come enjoy this journey through some gems of Broadway that came and went from the Marquis Theatre. You can find Closing Night wherever you get podcasts or you can find it here: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/closing-night/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new autobiographical period movie that's recently been released about a young kid who is so fascinated by the movies he makes his own films at home, and eventually has a successful Hollywood career. No, I'm not talking about The Fabelmans. Patrick Read Johnson's newly released 5-25-77 may seem like an attempt to cash in The Fabelmans buzz, but his films production predates the new Spielberg film by well over a decade. The Industry first covered 5-25-77 back in 2019 when Johnson thought he was on the verge of releasing it. Fast forward three more years and 5-25-77 is hitting streaming via Showtime, not to mention a short theatrical release back in Sept. This episode of The Industry is a rerelease of our original episode about 5-25-77 plus a new update with Johnson to see what it took to get him to finally cross the finish line and what he'll do now that he's finally crossed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Industry presents How I Got Greenlit, a new podcast hosted by the Creator of HBO’s Project Greenlight Alex Keledjian and Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Gibson, exploring how our favorite films got made and how they made our favorite filmmakers. This episode is part one of their two part conversation with screenwriter Chap Taylor. Chap Taylor has written screenplays and television pilots for all of the major Hollywood studios. He's worked for such producers as Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin, Irwin Winkler, Arnold Kopelson, and for directors Wes Craven and Ridley Scott. He co-wrote the Paramount feature film Changing Lanes, starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as uncredited work on National Treasure, Behind Enemy Lines and the remake of the horror classic, The Omen. Links How I Got Greenlit: https://ncpodcasts.com/how-i-got-greenlit Chap Taylor Part 2: Apple | Spotify Twitter: @howigotgreenlit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Industry is proud to present back-to-back episodes of one the best history podcasts around: History Daily. On History Daily, they do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic. A co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser. Find out more about History Daily by checking out their website at https://www.noiser.com/history-daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Paramount Pictures' 1974 version of The Little Prince seemingly vanished into thin air, it would be decades before another big screen version would come around. That version would be fully animated, with a voice cast that included Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Benicio Del Toro, James Franco, Ricky Gervais, Paul Giamatti and Marion Cotillard. But Paramount abruptly abandoned plans to release the film, and in this episode, The Little Prince director Mark Osborne explains what he thinks went wrong. Plus, Patrick Oliver Jones of the Why I'll Never Make It podcast talks to the makers of the new Broadway version of The Little Prince that just opened last week. The Little Prince on Broadway: https://thelittleprincebroadway.com Why I'll Never Make it: https://whyillnevermakeit.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.