Betting on Theaters, Embracing Tech, and ‘Wicked’ With Director Jon M. Chu
Jul 11, 2024
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Director Jon M. Chu discusses his Hollywood journey, betting on theaters with 'Crazy Rich Asians,' using AI in filmmaking, and upcoming film 'Wicked.' The podcast explores distribution strategy dilemmas, the impact of 'Crazy Rich Asians,' and the evolution of the film industry.
Jon M. Chu discusses balancing art and commerce in the film industry.
Chu emphasizes valuing emotional storytelling over technological advancements in filmmaking.
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The Birth of Ringer Movies on YouTube
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John M. Chu's Journey in Hollywood
John M. Chu, known for directing Crazy Rich Asians, provides insights into his directorial career, from his early days as a USC film school graduate to his successful films, revealing the challenges of balancing art and commerce in the film industry.
AI in Filmmaking and Creativity
Chu delves into the impact of AI in filmmaking, expressing concerns about its evolving role in creativity while emphasizing the importance of valuing uniqueness and emotional storytelling over technological advancements.
The Evolution of Hollywood and Streaming
Discussions unfold regarding the transformation of Hollywood studios into streaming services, highlighting the industry's struggle to maintain artistic integrity amidst the push towards streaming platforms, with Chu reflecting on the blurred lines between art and commerce in filmmaking.
Matt is joined by director Jon M. Chu to discuss how he made it in Hollywood, his career-altering move to pass on Netflix and bet on movie theaters with ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ balancing art and commerce, making films with AI, his upcoming film ‘Wicked,' and much more from his new book, ‘Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen’ (02:34). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for the Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum film, ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ (25:24).
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