Monica Castillo

When you hear the word “clown,” you probably picture a hacky kid’s entertainer. Well, a group of super-talented LA-based performers are trying to change that.

Taraji P. Henson lets her inner theater kid loose, Ava DuVernay pontificates on the power of questions, and Greg Daniels gives us The Treat.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the big surprises revealed during Disney’s Q1 earnings call. They also dive into the announcement of ESPN, Warner Bros.

Billie Eilish and Finneas talk soundtracking “Barbie,” Benny Safdie opens up about “The Curse,” and Elvis Mitchell (!) gives us a holiday-themed “Treat.”

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take stock of layoffs at Amazon as a result of consolidation and reorganizing across its studios.

Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine media mogul Byron Allen’s offer to acquire Paramount Global.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph breaks down her buzzy film, “The Holdovers,” filmmaker Lulu Wang talks “Expats,” and David Levien and Brian Koppelman share The Treat.