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Reel Life, Real Stories: ‘Moneyball’, ‘The Social Network’ Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin

“I need to build a strong drive shaft for the script I am writing. For me that means intention and obstacle. Somebody wants something and something is standing in the way of them getting it,” Aaron Sorkin, in conversation with … Continue reading

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Reel Life, Real Stories: ‘Batman’ Producer Michael Uslan

Michael Uslan was a young boy who loved comic books. In the latest episode of MakingOf’s Reel Life, Real Stories with MakingOf CEO Christine Aylward, learn how Uslan grew from a kid who loved comics to one of hollywood’s most … Continue reading

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Reel Life, Real Stories: ‘Contagion’ Screenwriter Scott Burns

In the latest episode of MakingOf’s Reel Life, Real Stories, screenwriter Scott Burns sits down with CEO Christine Aylward to talk his path into the industry and his partnership with director Steven Soderbergh. Scott Burns has collaborated on several projects … Continue reading

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Exclusive Interview with Sean Penn on Reel Life, Real Stories

Sean Penn has one of the most well-respected acting resumes in Hollywood, spanning the last thirty years.  From Jeff Spicoli in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ to the title role in ‘Harvey Milk’, Penn has proven his acting abilities beyond … Continue reading

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MakingOf Partners with Virgin American For New MakingOf Channel, Bringing Our Premium Content to In-Flight Entertainment

Currently airing on Virgin America is Reel Life, Real Stories, a MakingOf original show featuring intimate and in-depth conversations with people involved in every aspect of filmmaking.  From the actor to the director, writers and producers, they all share their passion, … Continue reading

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Director Gus Van Sant Discusses His Film ‘Restless,’ Premiering at Cannes Film Festival

Restless is the story of a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from WWII. At the Cannes Film Festival press conference … Continue reading

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Google/YouTube Launches VOD Movie Store Featuring MakingOf Content

Google’s YouTube unveiled its video on demand movie store which features more than 3,000 movies for rent and MakingOf’s premium video content, demonstrating the demand for content focused on authentic filmmaker stories. The store is just starting it’s role out … Continue reading

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Dan Rush Discusses His Directorial Debut ‘Everything Must Go,’ Transition from Commercial to Film, and the ‘great, flawed character’ That Hasn’t Been Told

By MakingOf CEO Christine Aylward Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with Dan Rush, the ‘Director of Everything Must Go’ starring Will Ferrell. This is Dan’s directorial debut and Will is the lead.  As always, I was … Continue reading

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Michael Shannon Set to Play Villain in ‘Superman’ Reboot

Oscar nominated actor Michael Shannon has been officially confirmed as Superman’s villain, General Zod in the upcoming reboot of the superhero franchise. This news is the culmination of weeks of speculation surrounding Shannon’s involvement in the Zach Snyder film as … Continue reading

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Reel Life, Real Stories: David Gordon Green

The latest episode of MakingOf’s original show, Reel Life, Real Stories, features an interview with director David Gordon Green, whose most recent film ‘Your Highness’ opened this past weekend. Green, who turned 36 this week, is known for both his … Continue reading

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