THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST

Hannah Chaddha was one of the 16 houseguests from this summer's season of the CBS reality series Big Brother, finishing in fifth place. In this interview, Hannah opens up about her time in the Big Brother house, deciding to apply because of CBS's recent casting diversity initiative, her superfan-based knowledge of the game, the strategy she had going into the house & how it evolved and the significance of the historic Cookout alliance.

Derek Frazier was one of the 16 houseguests from this summer's season of the CBS reality series Big Brother, finishing as runner-up. In this interview, Derek opens up about his time in the Big Brother house, his initial thoughts on his fellow houseguests, the strategy he had going into the house & how it evolved and the significance of the historic Cookout alliance.

Emmy-winning costume designer Helen Huang discusses how she brought a true story to life through her work in the new dark comedy, THE SHRINK NEXT DOOR, premiering November 12th on AppleTV+.

The miniseries is inspired by The Shrink Next Door podcast on Wondery about power, control and turning to the wrong person for help. The dark comedy explores the bizarre, alarming and co-dependent relationship between celebrity psychiatrist Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (Paul Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (Will Ferrell). Over the course of their relationship, the all-too-charming Ike slowly inserts himself into Marty’s life, even moving into Marty’s Hamptons home and persuading Marty to name him president of the family business. The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs and dysfunction at its finest.

Helen discusses how she designed three decades worth of costumes, starting in the early 1980’s. She also shares her creative approach, inspirations and color palettes when designing costumes that reflect the tone and mindset of the characters.

Huang's work can previously be seen in American Horror Story, The Night Shift, Birds of Prey, Get Shorty and 9-1-1. She received a Primetime Emmy Award for her costuming work in American Horror Story in 2016.

Simon Helberg stars in legendary director Leos Carax’s new Amazon Prime film, Annette. Co-starring with Oscar winner Marion Cotillard and Oscar nominee Adam Driver, Helberg holds his own in this three-hander where he plays Marion’s conductor, whose character is the true heart of the film. Deadline, rightfully so, points out that “Helberg nearly steals the film, particularly in a sequence where he is conducting the orchestra while reeling off dialogue, turning it all into a thrilling musical sequence, the film’s highlight for me.” Indiewire noted “The movie’s actual comic relief comes from Simon Helberg, in a hilarious deadpan turn as Anne’s accompanist (“The Conductor”), whose best scene comes as he tries to stuff in some expository dialogue in between composing an orchestra as the camera swirls around his face.”

While Helberg is widely known for his work on perhaps the biggest comedy in the world, The Big Band Theory, Annette is a departure for him. He most recently starred opposite Meryl Streep in Stephen Frears’ Florence Foster Jenkins for which he received a Golden Globe nomination along with the Virtuosos award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Helberg has also recieved a Critics' Choice Television Award and six Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for his performance in The Big Bang Theory.

Britini D'Angelo was one of the 16 houseguests from this summer's season of the CBS reality series Big Brother, finishing in 11th place as juror #1. In this interview, Britini opens up about her time in the Big Brother house, taking us week-by-week on the alliances, strategy, and events that unfolded in the weeks leading up to her eviction. Britini also shares what it was like living in the jury house, opening about about her autism diagnosis live on finale night, and what she's been up to since the season ended.

Descanso Gardens’ unique take on Halloween, Carved, has returned, featuring exciting new displays and experiences.

Carved is a family-friendly event for all ages. For three weeks in October, thousands of carved pumpkins will line a 1-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and Oak Grove. Along with pumpkins, there will be exciting new oversized sculptures made of sticks and other natural materials. Pumpkin carving demonstrations, the ever-popular pumpkin house, a hay maze, and themed food & beverage will all help to create a fun harvest festival ambiance.

Tickets for Carved are currently on sale. Timed tickets are required for everyone. Carved hours are 6:30pm-10pm, October 11-31, 2021. Members tickets are $25-$28, and non-members, $32-$35 and can be purchased at descansogardens.org

Nate Weber and Allison Weber are the co-founders of the immersive theatrical production company 88 Twenty Group. Together, they developed the first-ever virtual interactive live theatre experience, QuaranSCREAM Live, a sold-out limited run online show featuring live, isolated actors and cinematic sequences.

Now, they're gearing up for their first in-person production HOLLYWOOD & VAMP, an immersive theatrical show experience like no other -- taking audiences into the unsettling underworld of vampires and depravity, Hollywood Queen Vamp, Theda Bara and her sultry staff as they welcome you to their bar where vampires and humans co-exist. This fantastic new show is a tongue-in-cheek blend of pop culture, Hollywood and Halloween.  This unique adult production will be showing for four nights only - October 19/20 and 26/27.  It features an all-star cast from Rock of Ages Hollywood and veteran immersive theatre performers sharing scenes with each other and the audience in an innovative blending of rock opera and immersive haunt experience. HOLLYWOOD & VAMP is one-part immersive theatre experience and one-part rock show, but together it's an experience unlike anything else.

A sexy/campy send-up to Halloween, HOLLYWOOD & VAMP appears at Hollywood’s popular performance venue, The Bourbon Room, which also serves as home to the hugely popular Rock of Ages show.  From the team that created 2020’s acclaimed "Quaranscream Live,” a blend of live theatre and film, done virtually during the pandemic, 88Twenty Group proudly returns for 2021 with a nearly all female production to deliver a live in-person show.

More information and tickets are now available online at www.hollywoodandvamp.com or at The Bourbon Room, priced at $75, which includes full access to the show and a specialty cocktail, to get the fun started.

Freeform put a spell on fans in Los Angeles with their annual Halloween Road immersive experience. The event was a spooky event to kick off Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween programming which airs Oct. 1-31, which offers the opportunity to celebrate Halloween all month long at home with our favorite classics. The outdoor, immersive event featured the worlds of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Hocus Pocus,” “The Addams Family '' and other spooktacular surprises filled with games, photo moments, live entertainment and prizes! This year, Hyundai joined in on the fun as a presenting sponsor to make Halloween Road come alive with tricks, treats and a haunting photo opp.

Justin Fix is the founder & executive director of his industry-leading entertainment production company and creative development incubator JFI Productions which produces several interactive entertainment experiences every year but is most known for CREEP, a critically acclaimed original interactive theater production.

Known for reimagining and redefining the theatre-going experience, JFI Productions proves this year will be no exception-- even during the ever-changing post-pandemic climate. CREEP 2021 is filled with intimate moments, deep connections and soul-shaking chills and thrills. This year, guests will find themselves in a multitude of surprising worlds including a lush and sultry bar, a desolate town-square populated with odd characters, and a world-warping haunted house with a mind of its own.

CREEP L.A. intertwines nuanced and in-depth shocking storytelling with hands-on audience interaction, fostering emotional connections and unforgettable moments. Equal parts beautiful and terrifying. Since 2015, Creep has been selling out its runs while reaching an audience of over 20,000 and receiving rave reviews for its groundbreaking approach to the genre. Utilizing 8,000-15,000 sq/ft spaces, upwards of 30 cast members, and a creative team with diverse backgrounds, Creep LA has solidified its place as LA’s go-to Halloween event.

Jasen Smith is the CEO of Experiential Supply Co., an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith created the first Experiential Supply original event HAUNTOWEEN LA, offering families in Los Angeles an interactive and thematic adventure to celebrate the holiday at a time when so many of the traditional haunted experiences were cancelled at the time. HAUNTOWEEN turned out to be a huge success for the company, and now it's back for a second year where families can visit, now car-free! 

HAUNTOWEEN LA is back and will be open nightly from October 1 through October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PT, at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Tickets can be purchased at SoCalHauntoween.com