Hollywood Gold

By 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.

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The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.

Hollywood Gold episodes:

December 21, 2022 RUSH HOUR: Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker Reinvent the Buddy Comedy and Create Box Office Magic
Producer Jon Glickman noticed the star quality in Jackie Chan early on, but his decision to cast him as a co-lead in RUSH HOUR with rising comedian Chris Tucker was a huge risk. The two had amazing chemistry, but also a very hard time understanding each other, a hilarious reality that inspired the famous line "do you understand any of the words coming out of my mouth?" The pairing proved to be magic and led to a hugely successful and much beloved franchise.
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57min
December 15, 2022 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE: How a Yellow VW and an Unknown Steve Carell Won the Sundance Lottery
Producer Peter Saraf takes us on the journey of one of the biggest independent hits of all time. He tool a bold risk on an R-rated ensemble comedy about a beauty pageant and a dysfunctional family’s journey to achieve a moment of greatness. With pitch perfect casting that included a then unknown Steve Carrell and an unforgettable dance sequence to Rick James’ Super Freak, this small but mighty film grossed over a $100 million worldwide.
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56min
December 07, 2022 SELENA: How an Iconic Singers Legacy Was Made and Jennifer Lopez Became a Superstar
Producer Moctesuma Esparza explains how Jennifer Lopez beat out 80,000 young women who auditioned to portray the now iconic pop star and, in true diva fashion, made the producers wait 6 months for her. But first, Moctesuma had to win the trust of Selena’s family who were understandably wary to trust someone in entertainment.

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45min
November 30, 2022 PITCH PERFECT: How Elizabeth Banks + Max Handelman Produced One of Universal’s Biggest Franchises
Producers Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman recount the making of their global hit PITCH PERFECT. The success of this film launched a franchise and made Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson household names. The concept wasn't an easy sell, so they used pitch pipes and performed songs during studio pitches. They knew they struck gold when Harvey Weinstein wanted the movie so much that he yelled at Elizabeth in the middle of the Met Ball. Thankfully for fans everywhere, she was not intimidated and the movie found its perfect home in Universal.

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1h 3min
November 23, 2022 AMERICAN BEAUTY: When Steven Spielberg Became a Fanboy
Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks recount the fateful moment that Steven Spielberg walked out of his office at the exact right time to seal the deal with American Beauty writer Alan Ball. Taking a chance on theater director Sam Mendes who had never directed a feature film, they brought together a stellar cast and made a film that went on to win 5 Oscars, including Best Picture.

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1h 3min
November 16, 2022 THE OUTSIDERS: Francis Ford Coppola Gets His Groove Back
S.E. Hinton's classic book The Outsiders has influenced an entire generation of young people, and has inspired artists to create various adaptations. The most well-known of these is Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film starring Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, and Diane Lane. In this episode, producer Fred Roos recounts the story of how Coppola's intense and unique casting process allowed him to discover the perfect cast.
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48min
November 09, 2022 LA BAMBA: Rock n’ Roll, Coca-Cola and Joey Pants Losing His Toupee
Producer Taylor Hackford recounts how buying the rights to Richie Valens's entire catalog from his mom was the smartest way to get his movie made. Star Lou Diamond Phillips had to be convinced to take on the leading role in this story about brotherly competition and ambition.
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59min
November 02, 2022 ELECTION: Reese Witherspoon Goes Method and Alexander Payne’s Near Straight-to-Video Release
Election, the brilliantly subversive film about an ambitious high school student's run for class president, launched director Alexander Payne's career. Producers Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa believed in Alex from the time they saw his UCLA short film, but the studio took some more convincing before he was hired. Albert and Ron take us inside the struggles that went into the making of Election, and how they expertly balanced the creative and business elements of filmmaking to launch a legacy.
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1h 1min
October 26, 2022 SCREAM: Staring Down the Weinstein Brothers and Wes Craven’s Return to Horror
During the production of Scream, producer Cathy Konrad received a late night call with a creepy voice saying, "Do you like scary movies?" Thankfully, it was just the film's director, legendary horror filmmaker Wes Craven, calling to discuss what to do about the Weinsteins being unhappy with the mask and the footage. Despite the studio roadblocks, Scream was finished and was a huge success, redefining the horror genre for a new generation.
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1h 3min
October 19, 2022 MEMENTO: Christopher Nolan’s Breakout and Brad Pitt's Big Regret
In this episode, legendary producer Jennifer Todd recalls the production of one of the most ambitious independent films of all time - Christopher Nolan’s Memento. The film that launched the career of one of the most successful and innovative directors of our time struggled to find both buyers and an audience, but Nolan’s vision and perseverance prevailed.
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48min

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