The Producer's Guide

AGBO CCO Angela Russo-Otstot shares how she and her brothers (Anthony and Joe) broke into Hollywood, Angela's work on The Extraction with Chris Hemsworth and The Bluff with Karl Urban, and the innovative ways AGBO use technology to forecast how their films look.

Award-winning producer, @HiddenPicsMedia founder, and failed Muppet @toddlieberman 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!

Are brands destined to become the new media studios? @Sugar23inc Director of Business Development @The_Real_JCrane joins me for a conversation about brand partnerships in entertainment, authentic integration, and how this avenue for capital is both untapped and exploding.

There's no place like dome! Today, Head of Sphere Studios, Carolyn Blackwood and Todd discuss Las Vegas' latest groundbreaking, immersive entertainment arena, SPHERE, becoming COO of Warner Bros, and The Wizard of Oz at Sphere!

Is it finally time Diane Warren wins the Oscar after 17 nominations? Legendary songwriter, @Diane_Warren talks about making a documentary about her life, writing songs for Con Air, Armageddon and Coyote Ugly, plus working with Kesha on her latest Oscar nominated song "Dear Me.”

Is there a version of AI that can actually help the Hollywood ecosystem? with Cinelytic CEO Tobias Queisser. @tobiasqueisser and Todd discuss the ways that Cinelytic is using “Utility AI” to alleviate the pain points of studios, executives and financiers.

Award winning producer Janet Yang shares how she defied convention. From growing up as the daughter of immigrants, to introducing classic American films to China, working with Steven Spielberg on Empire of the Sun and bringing more representation and inclusion to the Academy.

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon GET OVER HERE and check out Todd's chat with NetherRealm Studios Creative Director ED BOON! @noobde shares his journey in how he helped create and launch the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise.

Co-heads of indie financier Black Label Media, Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill: discuss their work on Sicario, Only the Brave and La La Land; why they value being genre agnostic; the best time of year to release certain films; and break down WTF it means to be theatrical!

@Ronnychieng continues his conversation with Todd, recounting the most spectacularly disastrous general meeting he’s ever attended.

Ronny Chieng! From doing stand-up in Australia to @TheDailyShow, to starring in global box office hits, @ronnychieng has done it all! Today, Ronny and I discuss his transition from law to comedy, what bad producing looks like and what it takes to succeed in the world of comedy!

Have you ever been arrested on the first day of filming? Proximity Media cofounder Sev Ohanian almost was! @SevOhanian joins me to discuss his long-time friendship/ partnership with Ryan Coogler and the efforts it took to make Fruitvale Station and the blockbuster hit Sinners.

Burr! Productions founder, Kristin Burr From 20 years at Walt Disney to creating her own production company, @BurrKristin has a unique perspective on the studio executive experience as well as managing valuable IP and making movies for the all-important female audience.

Veteran producer/studio executive Michael Ireland shares lessons learned from his time at Paramount, 20th Century Fox and MTV. @mikeyireland shares which movie got away from him, advocating to get Free Guy greenlit, and how the role of the studio executive has changed over time.

Unpacking the Art of Stunts, Action & Storytelling with Kelly McCormick 87North co-founder Kelly McCormick chats with Todd about meeting her husband/ filmmaker David Leitch, how a psychic predicted her Hollywood success, and helping bring wider recognition to the stunt community.

How to get your movie greenlit? Let's find out with Kevin Goetz! Today, Todd dives deep into the world of entertainment research and strategy with author, podcast host, and Screen Engine/ASI founder & CEO @KEVINGOETZ360.

Warner Bros Co-Chairs & CEOs, Michael De Luca & Pamela Abdy $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.

Oscar winning producer / writer / director / actor and Smokehouse Pictures co-founder Grant Heslov discusses his lifelong friendship with George Clooney, the ONE film he ever received sole producer credit on. Plus stories about George Clooney on the set of Batman & Robin!

Actor/comedian/influencer @KingBach 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,” and studying EVERY part of filmmaking!

Todd chats with the legendary @StaceySher about getting her start in music videos ("We're Not Gonna Take It"), founding Jersey Films with Danny DeVito and Michael Shamberg, producing the likes of Pulp Fiction, The Fisher King, and Gattaca, and the importance of taking big swings.