Claim OwnershipThe Producer's Guide: Todd Garner and the Future of Hollywood
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Todd knows movies. For 30 years, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) - including XXX, Anger Management, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. Join Todd as he shares tips and stories on the movie business and chats it up with A-list industry pals.
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Todd is joined by leading film industry analyst and data researcher STEPHEN FOLLOWS as they dissect the data on producers per film throughout history. Yes. EVERY MOVIE EVER MADE. They'll discuss the increasing trend of producers per film, who is responsible for this, and dispel the myths of what career producers want from the industry.Check out Stephen's latest article here! And catch more of his work at StephenFollows.comAnd check out the work Todd & co are doing at Producers United! https://producersunited.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From growing up in an Italian immigrant family in Cleveland to producing some of the biggest theatrical and streaming films of all time, Angela Russo-Otstot shares how she and her brothers (Anthony and Joe) broke into Hollywood. They discuss the Russo's sanctity of collaboration, the funny origins of the AGBO name, Angela's work on Extraction with Chris Hemsworth and The Bluff with Karl Urban, and the innovative ways AGBO use technology to forecast how their films look.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Award-winning producer, Hidden Pictures founder, and failed Muppet TODD LIEBERMAN shares why heart and soul is his north star for making movies and TV shows. He'll discuss adapting beloved books and IP like The Housemaid, Beauty and the Beast, Wonder, Voltron, and Robin Hood! PLUS: Todd Lieberman shares how one of the saddest movies of all time inspired him to produce The Fighter AND Todd Garner shares how he got Queen Latifah to do Bringing Down the House!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are brands destined to become the new media studios? Sugar23 Director of Business Development JAMES CRANE joins Todd for a fascinating conversation about brand partnerships in entertainment, authentic integration, and how this avenue for capital is both relatively untapped and exploding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There's no place like dome! Todd is joined by Hollywood veteran and Head of Sphere Studios CAROLYN BLACKWOOD as they discuss Las Vegas' latest ground breaking hi-tech immersive entertainment arena, SPHERE! Carolyn shares her journey including using "strike zones" to develop films at New Line Cinema, becoming COO of Warner Bros, the extensive R&D used to present The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, and which character she dressed up as on premiere night!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Todd chats with his dear friend and legendary, decorated songwriter, Diane Warren, about making a documentary about her life and career, why everyone "hated" her during the filming of Con Air, the last-minute hit song she wrote for Coyote Ugly, working with Kesha on her latest song "Dear Me," and why Diane truly hopes to win the Oscar this year for best song after 17 nominations without a win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cinelytic CEO and cofounder Tobias Queisser and Todd discuss the ways that Cinelytic is using “Utility AI” to alleviate the pain points of studios, executives and financiers. From script synopses, to financial forecasting, to real time analysis for marketing and distribution teams, Todd and Tobias go deep into the overlap between science, finance, and creativity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Award winning producer Janet Yang joins Todd to shares how she defied convention. From growing up as the daughter of immigrants in Queens, to introducing classic American films to China, working with Steven Spielberg on Empire of the Sun, forging a lifelong partnership with Oliver Stone, her fight to bring Joy Luck Club to the silver screen, becoming the first Asian American President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and her push to bring more representation and inclusions to the Academy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
GET OVER HERE and check out Todd's chat with NetherRealm Studios Creative Director ED BOON! From playing arcade games as a kid in Chicago to programming pinball machines, Ed shares his journey in how he helped create and launch the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise. Ed discusses creating the original characters, the innovative game mechanics, which action movies influenced the creation of the game, and the rabid Mortal Kombat community! PLUS: Todd and Ed trade notes on their experience working together on the Mortal Kombat films!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Co-heads of indie financier Black Label Media, Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill: discuss their work on Sicario, Only the Brave, Die My Love and La La Land; Molly's start at Alcon Entertainment; why they value being genre agnostic; getting ideas from Martin Scorsese's book club; the best time of year to release certain films; and break down WTF it means to be theatrical!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From doing stand-up in Australia to appearing on The Daily Show in the U.S. to starring in global box office hits, Ronny Chieng has done it all! Today, Ronny joins Todd to discuss his transition from law to comedy, his first meeting with Trevor Noah, what bad producing looks like, the overlap between stand-up and film production, and what it takes to succeed in the world of comedy today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Have you ever been arrested on the first day of filming? Proximity Media cofounder and Oscar nominee Sev Ohanian almost was! In this episode, Sev joins Todd to discuss his long-time friendship and partnership with Ryan Coogler, the efforts it took to make Fruitvale Station, collaborating with Marvel Studios, and the journey to creating the blockbuster sensation Sinners. And don't miss the theatrical return of 16 time Oscar nominee, Sinners starting January 22!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do you have what it takes to argue with Michael Eisner? From 20 years at Walt Disney to creating her own production company, Kristin Burr has a unique perspective on the studio executive experience as well as managing valuable IP and making movies for the all-important female audience INCLUDING Cruella, Christopher Robin, and Sweet Home Alabama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Veteran producer / studio executive Michael Ireland shares stories and lessons learned from his time at Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Appian Way, and MTV. Michael shares how he got his start at USC, which big time movie got away from him, advocating to get Free Guy greenlit, and how the role of the studio executive has changed over time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
87North co-founder and Bullet Train / Atomic Blonde producer Kelly McCormick chats with Todd about her "failed" start in documentaries, how a psychic predicted her Hollywood success, learning from legendary producer Scott Rudin, meeting her husband / filmmaker / partner David Leitch, and helping to bring wider recognition to the stunt community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, Todd dives deep into the world of entertainment research and strategy with author, podcast host, and Screen Engine/ASI founder & CEO Kevin Goetz!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
$4 billion in global box office and 18 Golden Globe nominations later, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy chat with Todd about studio leadership, betting on filmmakers, franchise building, and the future of theatrical cinema. PLUS: Their best memories on set from Garden State and Captain Phillips!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oscar winning producer / writer / director / actor and Smokehouse Pictures co-founder Grant Heslov discusses his lifelong friendship with George Clooney - actors, managers, and investors being labeled as producers - the ONE film he ever received sole producer credit on - and the need to make producing credit more valuable. PLUS: Todd shares stories about O Brother Where Art Thou and George Clooney on the set of Batman & Robin!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Actor / comedian / influencer KING BACH shares how he parlayed making viral online videos into starring in hit films and TV series. PLUS, how he's used audience data to inform his career strategy, how the movie studios value “social media,” will AI eventually replace actors, and the value in studying EVERY part of the filmmaking process!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do you transform the cultural landscape? Just ask the legendary Stacey Sher! In this episode, Todd chats with Stacey about getting her start in music videos (specifically the "We're Not Gonna Take It" music video), founding Jersey Films with Danny DeVito and Michael Shamberg, producing the likes of Pulp Fiction, The Fisher King, and Gattaca, the importance of community, doing what's best for your movie, and the importance of taking big swings as a Producer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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