Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

Introducing "Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley,” a bi-weekly podcast and your ticket to the personal narratives happening behind the scenes at Universal. Hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with NBCUniversal employees and our 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. Join us for "Seen on the Screen," where every story is meaningful, and each experience is filled with authenticity. Because when art and entertainment connect with us on a human level, that's when the real magic happens. New episodes available bi-weekly starting April 24! Please follow and listen wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧

Episodes

Rafts, Rapids and Rising Stars Inside Jurassic World Rebirth with Luna Blaise & David Iacono

July 9, 2025 • 31 mins
Thrown into the chaos of Jurassic World Rebirth, their characters panicked—but the actors never did. 

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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Sailing Into Danger Jurassic World Rebirth with Manuel García-Rulfo

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 García-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...
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Building Universal Epic Universe with Brian Robinson

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...
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A New Era is Born Jurassic World Rebirth with Director Gareth Edwards

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...
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Dean DeBlois on Reimagining a Modern Animated Classic for Live Action

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...
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Putting the Spotlight on Behind the Scenes Content with Brett Levisohn

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...
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From Film Fan to Behind the Scenes at Focus Features with Angela Vesagas

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...
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From Movie Nights to Business Strategy Insights with Shivani Patel

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 ...
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From Business Strategy To Scary Business with Abhijay Prakash

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...
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Talent with Priany Hadiatmodjo

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...
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From Olympic Dreams to Marketing Themes with Jenny Storms

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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Taking Center Stage in the Digital Age with Nicole Schlegel

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 ...
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Taking Risks and Making Hits in Film Production with Matt Reilly

February 12, 2025 • 28 mins
What makes a movie unforgettable? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Matt Reilly, Executive Vice President of Production Development at Universal Pictures, for an inside look at the creativity and strategy behind some of the studio’s boldest projects.

From gritty crime dramas like The Town to the wild chaos of Cocaine Bear, Matt shares stories of championing unique concepts, developing genre-defyi...
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The Art of Action with Ke Huy Quan

January 29, 2025 • 29 mins
Ke Huy Quan has captured audiences’ hearts for decades, from his early roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies to his Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Now, in his first leading role, Ke stars in Love Hurts, a high-energy action comedy that blends heartfelt storytelling with thrilling fight sequences.


In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley speaks with Ke about step...
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From TV Enthusiast to TV Trailblazer with Pearlena Igbokwe

January 15, 2025 • 30 mins
Like film, television has the power to connect audiences and shape culture. Jacqueline Coley sits down with Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Universal Studio Group, to explore her extraordinary journey from discovering American culture through television as a child to becoming one of today’s leading voices in the industry. For the first time on “Seen on the Screen,” television takes center stage as Pearlena shares her experience devel...
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The Power of Music in The Wild Robot with Kris Bowers

December 4, 2024 • 30 mins
In this special episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emmy and Grammy nominated composer and Academy Award® winning filmmaker Kris Bowers, in front of a live audience at the SCAD Film Festival in Savannah, GA. 
 
Known for his genre-defying scores in films like Bob Marley: One Love, The Color Purple, the Emmy winning series Bridgerton and his latest project, DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed hit, The Wild Robot, Bowers reflects on ...
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A Filmmaker-Driven Focus with Peter Kujawski

November 13, 2024 • 32 mins
Bringing movies to the big screen takes passion and expertise. In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, to talk about his path from intern to head of a studio known for award-winning, auteur-driven films. Peter shares an inside perspective on Focus’s commitment to unique, culturally relevant stories—from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to NOSFERATU and beyond. Hear how Peter...
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Opening the Aperture of WICKED with Director of Photography Alice Brooks

October 23, 2024 • 27 mins
As the Director of Photography for WICKED, Alice Brooks shaped the film’s visual identity, bringing Director Jon M. Chu’s vision to life with a vibrant and immersive cinematic experience. In this episode, Alice joins Jacqueline Coley to share her journey working in entertainment, from growing up in a creative family to discovering her passion for cinematography. Learn how Alice’s early college film projects were all leading up to b...
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Defying Gravity with WICKED Director Jon M. Chu

October 9, 2024 • 30 mins
How do you bring a cultural phenomenon like WICKED to the big screen? In this episode, Jacqueline Coley joins director Jon M. Chu in Oz to talk about his work on his generation-defining cinematic event and how his personal connection to the stage musical inspired him to take on the project.

We’ll explore Chu’s special connection to WICKED, his creative process, the film’s grand spectacle, and the key character moments that deliver W...
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Bringing THE WILD ROBOT to Life with Chris Sanders

September 25, 2024 • 30 mins
How do you bring a beloved book series to life on the big screen? In this episode, we chat with Chris Sanders, the writer and director behind DreamWorks Animation's THE WILD ROBOT. Chris shares how he first discovered the project and what drew him to adapt Peter Brown’s popular book series, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

We’ll learn how Chris and his team crafted the film’s unique hand-painted, analog-in...
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