 Starbucks is going Hollywood. I'm Brian Van Miller on business. The coffee chain recently announced it's officially launching its own production company called Starbucks Studios and getting into the filmmaking business. But it won't be alone in this new business venture. According to FastCompany.com, Starbucks is partnering with a media company founded by Michael Sugar. He's an Oscar-winning producer known for films such as Spotlight and Collateral Beauty.