Matt is joined by filmmaker Ed Zwick ('Glory,' 'Blood Diamond,' 'The Last Samurai') to discuss the art of studio and movie star politics in a constantly evolving industry. Ed talks about the era of high-end dramas in Hollywood, how to manage studios, the exploitation of test screenings, how to handle a difficult movie star, and much more. Matt finishes the show with a box office prediction about the upcoming movie ‘Argylle.’

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Ed Zwick

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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The Politics of Studios and Movie Stars