Steve Dildarian…creator, writer and lead voice for the  animated series  ‘Ten Year Old Tom.’…now in Season Two on Max, talks about how he created the series and a variety of topics including his thoughts on the Writers Guild Strike, as he joins Ross Crystal for this edition of 'Showbiz UpFront.'

Memorial Day is behind us…but the Writers Guild Strike against the studios continue. We get caught up on the latest efforts regarding those negotiations as well as a look at the current talks now happening with The Directors Guild and the looming possibility of a strike from SAG-AFTRA.  Entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel is back giving Ross Crystal his perspective and word of what’s happening from his sources on this edition of ‘Showbiz UpFront.’   

 As the Writers Guild Strike continues we take a deep dive into the causes and the effects of the walkout.  Veteran Hollywood Entertainment Attorney Jonathan Handel joins Ross Crystal on this edition of ‘Showbiz UpFront.'

She’s one of the brightest cartoonists in the country.  You see her work regularly in The New Yorker Magazine and you’ll hear from the very talented Liza Donnelly when she  talks with Ross Crystal on this edition of Showbiz UpFront. 

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, are among the winners of the 95th Academy Awards and we hear from these extraordinary people in this edition of ‘Showbiz UpFront: Backstage at Oscars 95’

Writer, podcaster and best selling author Toure’ joins us on 'Showbiz UpFront' to talk about the new program, 'Masters of the Game that he hosts on Byron Allen's The Grio Television Network.   .

World-renowned Hollywood acting coach, business trainer and life coach Bernard Hiller joins Ross Crystal to talk about his latest book and how He has become a transformational leader in the field of artictic performance, dynamic public speaking and success strategies.  

Steven Spielberg on His New Film ‘The Fablemans’  

NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans joins Ross Crystal in this edition of 'Showbiz UpFront' as they discuss everything  from  the state of cable to streaming...award shows to  latenight talk and the impact news channels and broadcast networks are now having on all of us.  That, and  more on 'Showbiz UpFront.'  

Emmy Award Winning Investigative Journalist Scott Weinberger, joins Ross Crystal on ‘UpFront’ to talk about the latest season of Discovery ID’s ‘On the Case with Paula Zahn.’ Weinberger, the executive producer and creator of the series explains why the show has been so successful and about his background which includes working in law enforcement.  They also discuss, among other things, why true crime stories have become so popular on television and in podcasts.