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It took a lot of time to really get this film finance. Nobody really want to invest because it

sounds like crazy,

and they were right, probably.

Filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Iniarito

isn't known for lighthearted films.

When he wanted to try funny with Birdman,

investors weren't so sure.

But first on the news banter,

2014 was a hell of a year.

What Lies Ahead?

Stay tuned. It's the business from KCRW.

I am joined by both of my partners in banter, Matt Bellany of the Hollywood Reporter and Michael Schneider of TV Guide magazine.

Hello, you guys.

Hello.

Hey, Kim.

So let's talk about the year ahead.

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