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.

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.

Lightyear: From the Editor’s View and Beyond

A conversation with Steve Binder, Producer &amp; 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.

A conversation with Steve Binder, Producer &amp; 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.

The Man Who Brought Back Elvis

Guests: David Leitch, Director, Bullet Train; Jackie Brenneman, EVP &amp; 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. 

Guests: David Leitch, Director, Bullet Train; Jackie Brenneman, EVP &amp; 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.

Live From Cinionic World 2022

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

Marketing Tickets

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: 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.

Oscars Edition

Guest: Enrico Casarosa, Director, LucaSet 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: Enrico Casarosa, Director, LucaSet 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.

Luca: The Director’s View

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: 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.

Our New Workplace

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: 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.

The History Of Movie Making

﻿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. 

﻿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.

Strategies Of Innovation

Guest: Bob Pette, Vice President and General Manager, Professional Visualization, NVIDIAAs 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.”

Guest: Bob Pette, Vice President and General Manager, Professional Visualization, NVIDIAAs 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.”

The Metaverse Revolution

The Insiders Show: Insights from Innovators is the response by The Advanced Imaging Society and Cinionic to the ongoing need for information by entertainment stakeholders in content and technology at the intersection of new technologies and changes in consumer behaviors during COVID-19. The series will feature conversations with respected veteran voices in Hollywood and deep focused discussions on the state of play for 2021, diversity and inclusion in entertainment, the future of film distribution, empowering storytellers with emerging technology, and timely strategies for the post-pandemic entertainment industry among other topics.

Guest: Eduardo Acuña, President, Cinépolis AmericasAs top studio executives, technologists and theatrical exhibitors gather this week at Skywalker Ranch for the AIS Summit to discuss the future of the media and entertainment business, Cinépolis Americas President Eduardo Acuña took a moment from the meeting to chat in-person with Wim and Jim on why a theatrical window is best for both studios and theater chains and what audiences can expect as they return to watching movies on the big screen. 

Guest: Eduardo Acuña, President, Cinépolis AmericasAs top studio executives, technologists and theatrical exhibitors gather this week at Skywalker Ranch for the AIS Summit to discuss the future of the media and entertainment business, Cinépolis Americas President Eduardo Acuña took a moment from the meeting to chat in-person with Wim and Jim on why a theatrical window is best for both studios and theater chains and what audiences can expect as they return to watching movies on the big screen.

The Return To Cinema

Guest: Linus Sandgren, Cinematographer, No Time To DieAs James Bond launches on movie screens across the world, we’re thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winning cinematographer Linus Sandgren to the podcast. Wim and Jim explore with Linus many of the exciting action sequences in No Time To Die and why he’s excited for the future of cinema.

Guest: Linus Sandgren, Cinematographer, No Time To DieAs James Bond launches on movie screens across the world, we’re thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winning cinematographer Linus Sandgren to the podcast. Wim and Jim explore with Linus many of the exciting action sequences in No Time To Die and why he’s excited for the future of cinema.

No Time To Die: Behind The Camera

Guest: Ted Johnson, D.C. Correspondent, Deadline Hollywood;What’s behind the recent mergers and acquisitions taking place in Hollywood and how is the content race a catalyst for more than just new films and series? In this podcast, Wim Buyens and Jim Chabin are joined by Deadline Hollywood’s D.C. Correspondent Ted Johnson to put today's headlines in focus and help make sense of a marketplace constantly in realignment.

Guest: Ted Johnson, D.C. Correspondent, Deadline Hollywood;What’s behind the recent mergers and acquisitions taking place in Hollywood and how is the content race a catalyst for more than just new films and series? In this podcast, Wim Buyens and Jim Chabin are joined by Deadline Hollywood’s D.C. Correspondent Ted Johnson to put today's headlines in focus and help make sense of a marketplace constantly in realignment.

Headlines In Focus

Guest: Paul Dergarabedian, Sr. Media Analyst, Comscore;Has there ever been a time when more summer blockbuster movies are heading to the big screen then now? After months of delays, studios are releasing a season's worth of blockbusters this fall as the box office rebounds from the greatest challenge it’s ever faced. To unpack the slate of movies coming to theaters over the remainder of the year, Wim and Jim welcome Paul Dergarabedian, Sr. Media Analyst at Comscore, who's one of the industry’s recognizable authorities on media-based analysis and has appeared on CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, among many other credits.

Guest: Paul Dergarabedian, Sr. Media Analyst, Comscore;Has there ever been a time when more summer blockbuster movies are heading to the big screen then now? After months of delays, studios are releasing a season's worth of blockbusters this fall as the box office rebounds from the greatest challenge it’s ever faced. To unpack the slate of movies coming to theaters over the remainder of the year, Wim and Jim welcome Paul Dergarabedian, Sr. Media Analyst at Comscore, who's one of the industry’s recognizable authorities on media-based analysis and has appeared on CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, among many other credits.

Summer In The Fall

From CinemaCon 2021, Wim Buyens and Jim Chabin report on the latest breaking industry news coming out of Las Vegas during this important moment in cinema history. This round-up includes updates from studio presentations, including news and reactions on the latest trailers and films shown at the annual gathering at Caesars Palace.

From CinemaCon 2021, Wim Buyens and Jim Chabin report on the latest breaking industry news coming out of Las Vegas during this important moment in cinema history. This round-up includes updates from studio presentations, including news and reactions on the latest trailers and films shown at the annual gathering at Caesars Palace.

Bonus Dailies: Friday Highlights from Vegas

Bonus Dailies: Thursday Highlights from Vegas

Guests: John Fithian, CEO of NATO; Mark Zoradi, CEO of Cinemark;It’s been called the most important movie industry gathering in two years. A critical moment where decisions are made about what movies millions of fans will see between now and Christmas. Two drivers of this effort to get fans back to the movies are Mark Zoradi, a Disney veteran and CEO of Cinemark, and John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners and producer of this week’s CinemaCon power meetings in Las Vegas. They sat down this week for an exclusive discussion with Wim Buyens and Jim Chabin in front of a live audience at Caesars Palace.

Guests: John Fithian, CEO of NATO; Mark Zoradi, CEO of Cinemark;It’s been called the most important movie industry gathering in two years. A critical moment where decisions are made about what movies millions of fans will see between now and Christmas. Two drivers of this effort to get fans back to the movies are Mark Zoradi, a Disney veteran and CEO of Cinemark, and John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners and producer of this week’s CinemaCon power meetings in Las Vegas. They sat down this week for an exclusive discussion with Wim Buyens and Jim Chabin in front of a live audience at Caesars Palace.

Live From Cinionic World 2021

Bonus Dailies: Tuesday Highlights from Vegas

Guests: Kip Kroeger, Supervising Producer, Ted Lasso;Ramy Katrib, Founder &amp; CEO, DigitalFilm Tree;With production teams in London and Los Angeles, the producers of the hit show Ted Lasso have used innovative remote tools to create the summer’s biggest comedy. Now with 20 Emmy nominations, Kip Kroeger, Supervising Producer of Ted Lasso, is joined by Ramy Katrib, CEO of DigitalFilm Tree, to discuss how they collaborate remotely to produce the show. We’ll also check in on what’s happening in Las Vegas with Insiders contributor Matt Kenagy, a veteran of Caesars and Venetian.

Guests: Kip Kroeger, Supervising Producer, Ted Lasso;Ramy Katrib, Founder &amp; CEO, DigitalFilm Tree;With production teams in London and Los Angeles, the producers of the hit show Ted Lasso have used innovative remote tools to create the summer’s biggest comedy. Now with 20 Emmy nominations, Kip Kroeger, Supervising Producer of Ted Lasso, is joined by Ramy Katrib, CEO of DigitalFilm Tree, to discuss how they collaborate remotely to produce the show. We’ll also check in on what’s happening in Las Vegas with Insiders contributor Matt Kenagy, a veteran of Caesars and Venetian.

Ted Lasso: Producing In A Pandemic

Guests:James Aquilina, Advisory Board Member &amp; Strategic Advisor to the CEO, BlueVoyant;Austin Berglas, Global Head of Professional Services, BlueVoyant;Cyber criminals no longer fit the movie cliché of the big screen. Instead these bad actors now form complex networks that resemble enterprises more than rogue agencies. They will cripple a business with ransomware costing millions. Wim and Jim are joined in this episode by cyber security experts James Aquilina and Austin Berglas to find out what’s behind this online criminal activity and how to avoid being the next target. 

Guests:James Aquilina, Advisory Board Member &amp; Strategic Advisor to the CEO, BlueVoyant;Austin Berglas, Global Head of Professional Services, BlueVoyant;Cyber criminals no longer fit the movie cliché of the big screen. Instead these bad actors now form complex networks that resemble enterprises more than rogue agencies. They will cripple a business with ransomware costing millions. Wim and Jim are joined in this episode by cyber security experts James Aquilina and Austin Berglas to find out what’s behind this online criminal activity and how to avoid being the next target.

Staying Safe From Cyber Criminals

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