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The Entertainment Biz

The Entertainment Biz

1998•Documentary
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A vivid six-part portrait of the global entertainment industry.

Gina Newson · Director

Jeremy Newson · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 15, 1998

Episodes

E150m

Oscar Day/Oscar Night

Gina and Jeremy Newson join the media scrum that is the annual Oscars ceremony and collect views on the film awards from stars and directors, including Tom Hanks, James Woods, Quentin Tarantino, Mel Gibson, and Anthony Minghella.

Feb 15, 1998

E250m

One Night Stand-Up

On any given night, thousands of punchlines are hitting or missing their marks all over London. Hattie Hayridge, Donna McPhail, and Rich Hall contribute to this study of the capital's thriving stand-up comedy scene.

Feb 22, 1998

E350m

Celebrity

The move from obscurity to celebrity status requires the newcomer to enter a Faustian pact in which the riches and glamour of success are paid for in a lack of privacy. Stars recalling this curious trade-off include Bruce Willis, Faye Dunaway, Richard Dreyfuss, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, and Winona Ryder.

Mar 1, 1998

E450m

Entertaining Emotions

The world of daytime talk shows, where people expose their private concerns for public consumption, is one of the most successful and profitable forms of US TV entertainment. Examples from Ricki Lake and The Jerry Springer Show illustrate programme-makers' skill in extracting maximum emotional impact from real-life stories.

Mar 8, 1998

E550m

Premieres and Junkets

In an age dominated by the needs of the entertainment industry, the media are demanding more and more access to actors. Film stars, including Goldie Hawn, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Meg Ryan and George Clooney, talk about their role in the publicity machine. Plus a consideration of the contrasting marketing campaigns behind Independence Day and the UK relaunch of cult hit Quadrophenia.

Mar 15, 1998

E650m

Late Night Talk

Every night, a parade of stars appears on late-night chat shows - but only if there's a book, record or film to sell. Tonight's programme goes behind the scenes at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O'Brien to sample the intense pressure of trying to be top-ranking host on the biggest-rated show.

Mar 22, 1998

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La guerre d'Hollywood, 1939 - 1945
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
100 Years of Warner Bros.
Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow
Hollywood
Citizen Rose
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Hollywood Weapons
Ingmar Bergman Complete
Unknown Chaplin
Talking Film
MGM: When the Lion Roars
Imagining Indians