
Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner on their HBO doc and the state of Hollywood
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Dealings at Paramount and Shifting Theater Landscape
The chapter explores the complexities of a deal involving Paramount, uncertainties in the entertainment industry, regulatory delays with deals, and Sony's acquisition of Alamo Drafthouse theaters. It also delves into the making of a documentary featuring lifelong friends in conversation and the challenges faced in securing funding for the project. The speakers reflect on bringing a film to Warner Brothers, the lack of interference in the creative process, and discuss the shared experience of watching the documentary with a live audience in a theater.
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