Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of movies and the business. Hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with actors and the creative community to explore how the magic of film impacts their lives. With a blend of entertaining games and thought-provoking questions, Jacqueline guides us through an exciting journey with each guest – asking them to reflect on the films that have rocked their world, scared the daylights out of them, and changed them forever. Check out new episodes every other week! Follow Seen on the Screen wherever you listen to podcasts and watch on YouTube.🎧
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October 8, 2025 • 26 mins
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What movies do news anchors watch to unwind after a day of breaking stories? Jacqueline Coley sits down with Tom Llamas—anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News Now—to find out.
From growing up in Miami and interning at Telemundo to anchoring acro...
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What movies do news anchors watch to unwind after a day of breaking stories? Jacqueline Coley sits down with Tom Llamas—anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News Now—to find out.
From growing up in Miami and interning at Telemundo to anchoring acro...
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Horror has always been a space for bold voices. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with five up-and-coming filmmakers fresh off their short films premiering at the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf, and Ariel Zengotita were selected for NO DRAMA, a global talent experience powered by Monkeypaw Productions, Universal P...
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September 17, 2025 • 34 mins
How do you take a show beloved in living rooms worldwide and turn it into a movie event? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Laila Lockhart Kraner, the star of Gabby’s Dollhouse, to talk about the leap from small screen to DreamWorks’ first live-action/animation hybrid feature.
Laila shares the story of growing up alongside Gabby, from her cat-filled audition at age ten to leading a film that bring...
Laila shares the story of growing up alongside Gabby, from her cat-filled audition at age ten to leading a film that bring...
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September 10, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with director Justin Tipping to unpack HIM, Monkeypaw’s latest horror film, offering a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost. Justin reveals how he infused the script with his distinctive vision, crafting a cinematic language that will pull audiences deep into the psychological terror. He discusses the po...
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August 27, 2025 • 31 mins
Balancing three high-profile roles at NBC, a love for movies, and family time is no small feat.
Craig Melvin, co-anchor of TODAY, co-host of the third hour of TODAY, and host of Dateline NBC, joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his path in journalism, his passion for film, and life inside 30 Rock.
Craig reflects on the moment he was named co-anchor of TODAY, the surprise his family gave him live on air that became a “core memory,” a...
Craig Melvin, co-anchor of TODAY, co-host of the third hour of TODAY, and host of Dateline NBC, joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his path in journalism, his passion for film, and life inside 30 Rock.
Craig reflects on the moment he was named co-anchor of TODAY, the surprise his family gave him live on air that became a “core memory,” a...
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August 13, 2025 • 41 mins
Bob Odenkirk is back in Nobody 2—and he's not pulling punches. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Bob to talk about the highly anticipated sequel to his sleeper hit action film.
Best known for his iconic role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, nobody is more surprised than Bob Odenkirk by his pivot to action. He opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind Hutch Mansell...
Best known for his iconic role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, nobody is more surprised than Bob Odenkirk by his pivot to action. He opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind Hutch Mansell...
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July 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Whether she’s building a working canal for a Wicked premiere or launching a dance sensation with a crew of Megans, Michelle Paris doesn’t just throw events—she creates movie magic in real life.
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Michelle Paris, Senior Vice President of Global Special Projects and Events at Universal Pictures, to explore what goes into producing iconic film premieres, awards shows,...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Michelle Paris, Senior Vice President of Global Special Projects and Events at Universal Pictures, to explore what goes into producing iconic film premieres, awards shows,...
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July 16, 2025 • 24 mins
What’s better than a heist? A heist with heart… and Craig Robinson in disguise.
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Craig Robinson, who returns as the endlessly lovable Mr. Shark in The Bad Guys 2. Known for his iconic roles in The Office, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Knocked Up and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Craig brings his signature blend of warmth and absurdity to the DreamWorks sequel—complete with an...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Craig Robinson, who returns as the endlessly lovable Mr. Shark in The Bad Guys 2. Known for his iconic roles in The Office, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Knocked Up and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Craig brings his signature blend of warmth and absurdity to the DreamWorks sequel—complete with an...
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July 9, 2025 • 31 mins
Thrown into the chaos of Jurassic World Rebirth, their characters panicked—but the actors never did.Â
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Luna Blaise and David Iacono, two rising stars who play Theresa Delgado and Xavier Dobbs—a young couple belonging to the Delgado family storyline. Swept into a world of dinosaurs, mercenaries and mission specialists, their characters bring a relatable civilian pe...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Luna Blaise and David Iacono, two rising stars who play Theresa Delgado and Xavier Dobbs—a young couple belonging to the Delgado family storyline. Swept into a world of dinosaurs, mercenaries and mission specialists, their characters bring a relatable civilian pe...
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July 4, 2025 • 23 mins
What’s more terrifying than facing a dinosaur? Facing one while trying to protect your kids. In Jurassic World: Rebirth, Manuel GarcĂa-Rulfo joins the franchise as a father caught in the ultimate survival scenario—and in this episode of Seen on the Screen, he joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about leading the franchise’s most emotional chapter yet.
Manuel opens up about bonding with his on-screen family, young breakout stars Audrina M...
Manuel opens up about bonding with his on-screen family, young breakout stars Audrina M...
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July 2, 2025 • 30 mins
At Universal, theme parks transport fans into iconic stories and immersive worlds they once only imagined, and in doing so ignite the thrill of being fully alive. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Brian Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at Universal Creative, to talk about the making of Universal Epic Universe.
Recorded on-site at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Lo...
Recorded on-site at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Lo...
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June 18, 2025 • 17 mins
From Jurassic super fan to director of the franchise’s latest installment, Gareth Edwards joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his latest movie, Jurassic World Rebirth. He reflects on his path—from creating the VFX shots himself in the film Monsters, to directing Rogue One, to taking on Spielberg’s legacy of bringing the large-scale spectacle of dinosaurs to the big screen.
Gareth talks paying homage to his predecessors (from Jaws t...
Gareth talks paying homage to his predecessors (from Jaws t...
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June 4, 2025 • 29 mins
Seventeen years after launching one of animation’s most beloved franchises, Dean DeBlois returns to How to Train Your Dragon for a bold new chapter: a live-action adaptation that’s bigger, more immersive, and emotionally resonant. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with the Oscar-nominated writer and director to discuss bringing the world of Hiccup and Toothless into live action.
Candid and full of gem...
Candid and full of gem...
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May 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Brett Levisohn, Senior Vice President of Creative Content for Universal Pictures loves telling the stories behind the making of movies – From first-look interviews with Directors and Actors to the exclusive behind-the-scenes content that connects audiences to the films they love, Brett’s role is rooted in a passion for celebrating every person and part of a movie.
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley talks with Br...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley talks with Br...
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May 7, 2025 • 27 mins
Movie magic doesn’t end when the credits roll—and no one knows that better than Angela Vesagas, Vice President of Creative Content at Focus Features. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley talks with Angela about her path from selling tickets at Universal Studios Hollywood to crafting award-nominated campaigns for films like Downton Abbey and Nosferatu.
Angela shares how her early passion for storytelling — from rew...
Angela shares how her early passion for storytelling — from rew...
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April 23, 2025 • 25 mins
Who helps studio execs decide what movies get made—and what are they thinking about when they make their recommendations? For Shivani Patel, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Universal Pictures, it’s where creative opportunity meets commercial strategy—and every decision has to be backed by the data.
Shivani plays a key role in shaping Universal’s film slate, bringing both business insight and a lifelong ...
Shivani plays a key role in shaping Universal’s film slate, bringing both business insight and a lifelong ...
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April 9, 2025 • 32 mins
Abhijay Prakash has built his career on bridging creative ambition with smart business strategy—an approach that now shapes Blumhouse, where he leads as President. The studio has become an empire built on bold ideas, small budgets, and massive cultural impact.
Starting as an intern at Universal Pictures, Abhijay worked his way through key roles at Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, and Universal, where he helped guide major creat...
Starting as an intern at Universal Pictures, Abhijay worked his way through key roles at Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, and Universal, where he helped guide major creat...
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March 26, 2025 • 26 mins
Priany Hadiatmodjo has dedicated her career to shaping the next generation of Hollywood leaders. As Director of the NBCUniversal Page Program, she plays a huge role in launching careers at one of the entertainment industry’s most prestigious training grounds, guiding emerging talent as they take their first steps into the business.
Her love for film began long before her industry career, with movies like The Breakfast Club and Speed...
Her love for film began long before her industry career, with movies like The Breakfast Club and Speed...
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March 12, 2025 • 28 mins
How do you craft marketing campaigns that impact culture and excite audiences around the world? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer NBCUniversal Television & Streaming, to explore her extraordinary journey from early ambitions of wanting to be a professional Ski Racer to now leading some of the biggest global campaigns across television, sports, and stream...
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February 26, 2025 • 26 mins
How do today’s biggest films reach audiences across social media, streaming, and beyond? In this episode, Nicole Schlegel, Vice President of Global Digital Marketing at Universal Pictures, joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about crafting digital campaigns for blockbusters like Get Out, Oppenheimer, and The Fast and the Furious franchise.
Growing up as the child of actors, Nicole was immersed in the world of entertainment from an early ...
Growing up as the child of actors, Nicole was immersed in the world of entertainment from an early ...
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