Episodes: 46
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 2.1M subscribers
Instagram: 135.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
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Simon Brew - Film journalist, editor, writer, and podcast host known for his coverage of movies and the film industry.
Russell Mulcahy - The Making, Legacy, And Production History Of Highlander, Including Its Release And Promotion.
Mike Figgis - The Making Of Leaving Las Vegas, Production Techniques, And The History Of Its Home-video Releases.
Alice Lowe - Her Selections From The STUDIOCANAL Catalog, Including Far From The Madding Crowd, And Her Perspectives On Classic Films.
46: The story behind Pressure, with director Anthony Maras
September 11, 2026
Now in UK cinemas, Pressure tells the extraordinary, little-known story taking place behind the planning for the D-Day landing in World War II. Based on David Haig's acclaimed play, the movie stars Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon and Brendan Fraser, and is the latest from co-writer and director Anthony Maras.In a special episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Anthony joins regular host Simon Brew for a chat about the movie, and the challenges in bringing such a story to the screen...
45: Kim Newman on Hammer horror, and Demons Of The Mind
August 18, 2026
Classic British horror house Hammer is on the agenda for the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, including a dive into one of its lesser-known films: Demons Of The Mind.Who better to explore this 1972 underappreciated gem with too, then a legend of British horror in his own right: journalist and author Kim Newman. He joins Simon for a chat about the film, and about Hammer. And Simon squeezes in the latest STUDIOCANAL news as well..
44: "They had these gigantic 40-foot cut outs of Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert": director Russell Mulcahy talks Highlander
June 29, 2026
To celebrate the 40th birthday of the immortal Highlander, a very special episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast. The film's director, Russell Mulcahy, joins regular host Simon Brew to reflect on the film. Plus, Russell talks about what turned into a very special trip to France, with some very large cut outs of Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery!There's just time too for a bit of news from the world of STUDIOCANAL as well...
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STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast is hosted by Simon Brew. Its publicly listed email is digital@whynow.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
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Podseeker estimates STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established filmmakers, writers, actors, producers, or other film professionals with a direct connection to a featured title or strong expertise in film history and production. Common among recent guests: Directing or writing acclaimed feature films; Established careers in film or television; Major credits connected to classic or notable films. Recent guests include Russell Mulcahy, Mike Figgis, and Alice Lowe.
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