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Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Season 2 Episode 12
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On Writing Chernobyl

On Writing Chernobyl

Season 10 Episode 1
26:47
A Conversation with Lulu Wang

A Conversation with Lulu Wang

Season 10 Episode 2
26:48
On Writing Game of Thrones

On Writing Game of Thrones

Season 10 Episode 3
26:46
A Conversation with Catherine Reitman

A Conversation with Catherine Reitman

Season 10 Episode 5
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A Conversation with Felicia Henderson

A Conversation with Felicia Henderson

Season 10 Episode 6
26:47
Telling True Crime Stories

Telling True Crime Stories

Season 10 Episode 7
26:46
A Conversation with Megan Amram

A Conversation with Megan Amram

Season 10 Episode 8
26:47
A Conversation with Virgil Williams

A Conversation with Virgil Williams

Season 10 Episode 9
26:46
On Writing Veep

On Writing Veep

Season 10 Episode 10
26:47
A Conversation with Lawrence Kasdan

A Conversation with Lawrence Kasdan

Season 10 Episode 11
26:46
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The Humor and Heart of Animation

Season 2 Episode 11

The writers behind the beloved animated classics KUNG FU PANDA 1 & 2, "King of the Hill," and THE IRON GIANT, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger and Tim McCanlies discuss the comedy, action, and emotion that go into creating the worlds and characters of the beloved and popular films that appeal to audiences of all ages. And then the short film Dreamgiver by director/producer Tyler Carter.

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