Hollywood Futures

Hollywood Futures is a free video podcast dedicated to connecting Hollywood Hopefuls with advice directly from the mouths of the celebrities and success stories who have risen to the top.

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Episodes

James Lipton gives advice for careers in Hollywood

For over 12 years James Lipton has been interviewing the hottest Hollywood celebrities for his show "Inside the Actors Studio." In this interview, Lipton shares advice for careers in Hollywood from his personal experiences and the hundreds of guests he's had a chance to sit down with.

Mar 26, 2007•5 min

Arnold Schwarzenegger gives advice for careers in Hollywood

As a Hollywood celebrity, bodybuilding champion, and successful businessman, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a teen idol. In this interview, the muscular maverick gives teens advice for a successful future in any career.

Jan 09, 2007•2 min

Advice for movie producers from Universal Pictures' Jim Brubaker

James D. Brubaker is an award winning producer and the President of Physical Production at Universal Studios. In this interview, Jim shares advice for producers from over 30 years of work in the entertainment industry.

Nov 17, 2006•4 min

Advice for television producers from National Geographic's Donna Meir

Named one of the top 25 most powerful women in television, Donna is currently in charge of programming and producing for National Geographic kids programming. In this interview, she talks about what it takes to rise to her level of success in the television industry.

Nov 14, 2006•4 min

Advice on becoming a business reporter from CNBC's Maria Bartiromo

Esteemed CNBC anchor and reporter Maria Bartiromo talks about how she became an icon in business reporting, and how viewers can break into the industry to become just as successful.

Oct 17, 2006•2 min

Advice for television hosts and personalities from Donny Deutsch

In this interview, successful talk show host Donny Deutsch talks about his success with "The Big Idea" and gives advice for creating an equally successful television career in front of the camera.

Oct 16, 2006•3 min

Advice for Screenwriters and Script Writers from the President of Walt Disney Pictures

In this interview, Nina Jacobson talks about how to become a successful screenwriter in Hollywood. How do you find a literary agent? How do you get your script in front of the studios? These questions and more are answered by one of the most powerful women in the entertainment industry.

Jul 24, 2006•2 min

Interview with Nina Jacobson, President of Walt Disney Pictures

This interview is for anyone who aspires to work in Hollywood--in front of or behind the camera. Instead of giving up and going home after being fired twice in 18 months, Nina Jacobson stuck with the entertainment industry and rose through the ranks to her current position as President of Walt Disney Pictures.

Jul 19, 2006•3 min

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