The Insiders Show

Guest: Anthony J. Greenberg, Lead Editor, Lightyear;

Filmmaking is a montage of four essential elements, according to Lightyear editor Anthony Greenberg. What are those four elements and how do Pixar’s animation editors compose with them to create some of the finest emotional cinematic moments in the last 25 years? Tony joins our co-hosts Wim and Jim to explore the galactic creative leaps in Lightyear and bringing back to the big screen one of their most beloved characters, Buzz Lightyear. Also, box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian visits with his take on the trajectory of the movie business in this star-studded podcast.

A conversation with Steve Binder, Producer & Author, Elvis ’68 Comeback;

Larger than life, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis promises to be visually stunning summer ride of a biopic following the dizzying life of one of the world’s greatest icons. Played in the film by Stranger Things Dacre Montgomery, Steve Binder is the rebellious TV producer who without his unconventional vision there would be no ’68 comeback special for Elvis and his infamous manager, Col. Tom Parker. Joined by co-hosts Wim and Jim, Steve recounts the real personalities, conflicts and loyalties that he experienced in his mission to revive Elvis’ career and produce a TV special like America had never seen before.

Guests: David Leitch, Director, Bullet Train; Jackie Brenneman, EVP & General Counsel, NATO;

One of the most exciting films championed at the CinemaCon annual gathering is an action thriller with a strong comedic edge. Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt is a story about five competing assassins on a fast moving Japanese bullet train who discover that their objectives are all intertwined. In this episode, Bullet Train Director David Leitch and NATO's Jackie Brenneman join Wim and Jim for a live podcast show from Cinionic World to discuss the communal experience of the cinema, technological advances and the state of the industry for the year ahead.

Guest: John C. Hall, Producer and Distribution & Marketing Executive;

What are the most powerful ways studios can promote their films? Industry veteran and distribution and marketing expert John C. Hall joins Wim and Jim to explore what he sees as the best strategies for tentpole film promotion and how theaters play a pivotal role in converting a target audience to ticket buyers.

Guest: Pete Hammond, Chief Film Critic, Deadline Hollywood;

What does the 94th Academy Awards mean for the film industry? Deadline Hollywood’s Pete Hammond joins Wim and Jim on this podcast episode to discuss why the award ceremony is still must-see-TV and which of the films is most deserving of recognition. 

Guest: Enrico Casarosa, Director, Luca

Set in a timeless seaside town on the Italian Riveria, the Academy Award-nominated animated feature film Luca from Pixar has made waves with audiences as a quintessential coming-of-age story. But how did this movie come to be? Luca director Enrico Casarosa joins Wim and Jim on this podcast episode to dive deeper into the pools of thought that produced this enchanting adventure and shares his own “fish out of water” experiences that served as inspiration.

Guest: Kathy Mandato, Founder / Coach / HR Advisor, Workplace Insider;

After more than two years of workplace disruption due to COVID, both employers and employees are reimagining the way we work. In this thought-provoking conversation, Hollywood Human Resources veteran Kathy Mandato shares her surprising conclusions about the permanent changes coming to our work lives. 

Guest: Lenny Lipton, Author, The Cinema In Flux;

From the magic lantern to the digital era, the cinema has been shaped by the brilliant technological achievements of key innovators. Tracing the evolution of motion picture technology alongside the lives of these innovators, historian, entrepreneur and author Lenny Lipton joins the program to discuss his book The Cinema In Flux and reflect on cinema’s scientific foundations and technologies that continue to thrill audiences around the world.

Guest: Phil McKinney, President/CEO, Cablelabs

With the year ahead promising new twists and turns for managers trying to navigate change and create team success, Wim and Jim are joined by the President/CEO of Cablelabs and innovation expert Phil McKinney. Phil’s most recent book, “Beyond the Obvious- Killer Questions that Spark Game Changing Innovation” explores the future of disruptive technologies and how we can all thrive in a time of disruption. 

Guest: Bob Pette, Vice President and General Manager, Professional Visualization, NVIDIA

As top studio executives, technologists and theatrical exhibitors gather at Skywalker Ranch for the AIS Summit to discuss the future of the media and entertainment business, NVIDIA’s Bob Pette took a moment from the meeting to chat in-person with Wim and Jim to demystify the metaverse and technology trends that are driving what’s been called the “new internet.”