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STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast

Simon Brew

Booking Overview

A monthly film-focused interview show exploring classic movies, new releases, hidden gems, and STUDIOCANAL’s film and series catalog, typically featuring one notable filmmaker or screen creative per episode. Credible pitches include directors, writers, actors, producers, and film historians with a strong connection to a featured title or substantial expertise in cinema; booking difficulty is high because recent guests are established industry figures.

Metrics

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

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

digital@whynow.co.uk

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Host

Simon Brew - Film journalist, editor, writer, and podcast host known for his coverage of movies and the film industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
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.
Required Achievements:  
Directing or writing acclaimed feature films, Established careers in film or television, Major credits connected to classic or notable films

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Film, Filmmaking, Film History, Streaming, TV

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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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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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast?

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.

What is the email for STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast?

The publicly listed email for STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast: digital@whynow.co.uk.

How many listeners does STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Filmmaking, Film History, Streaming, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

digital@whynow.co.uk

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