Action Addicts – Talking action films and the Business of Show Business
Action Addicts - Talking action films and the Business of Show Business
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We celebrate the overlooked group of films, actors and crew that take risks others will not. We educate and connect the creators to business resources and experts and we share these creations with enthusiastic viewers. We know that in the world of showbusiness, ”If you can’t do Business there is no Show” so we focus on having conversations that deal with the part of filmmaking that makes sure you don’t get fleeced and get paid!
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The podcast explores themes related to independent filmmaking, industry insights, and practical business advice, covering topics such as film reviews, where they analyze movies like 'Madame Web' and 'The Marvels', and industry conversations with guests like entertainment attorney Nina Ameri, emphasizing the intersection of creativity and commerce in the film industry.
We celebrate the overlooked group of films, actors and crew that take risks others will not. We educate and connect the creators to business resources and experts and we share these creations with enthusiastic viewers. We know that in the world of showbusiness, ”If you can’t do Business there is no Show” so we focus on having conversations that deal with the part of filmmaking that makes sure you don’t get fleeced and get paid!
Join hosts Kisha C.G., Joe Barajas, Danyelle Weatherford and Benjamin N. Redic II aka The Violence Conductor.
What happens when you mix samurai bloodlines, Disney training, Hollywood credits, and one of the most influential anime studios in the world?
You get Samantha Inoue Harte.
In this episode of Austin Action Addicts, we sit down with the U.S. Head of Animated Content for GONZO K.K.—the powerhouse behind iconic titles like Afro Samurai and dozens of genre-defining anime projects. With over two decades in the game, Samantha breaks down what anime really costs, why most people have no idea how it’s made, and how Western studios are fumbling the bag when they try to jump in. We go deep on:
- The truth about anime budgets (and why studios are getting lowballed)
- Why Hollywood still doesn’t “get” anime production
- The rise of anime in mainstream culture—and who’s trying to cash in
- Voice acting, casting, and protecting talent in a global industry
- AI in animation—tool or threat?
- And how one random act of kindness turned into a 20+ year career
This one’s raw, honest, and full of industry insight you don’t hear anywhere else. If you’re a filmmaker, animator, or just someone who loves anime—you’re about to see the business side in a whole new way.
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