The Journal. Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood
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Jun 1, 2025 
Ron Howard, an Oscar-winning director famous for Apollo 13, and Brian Grazer, an Oscar-winning producer behind A Beautiful Mind, share their insights on thriving in Hollywood for decades. They discuss the evolution of their partnership and the impact of technology on filmmaking. Topics include the challenges and opportunities of AI in production and the necessity of preserving the human element in storytelling. Their anecdotes reveal how collaboration and adaptability have helped them navigate the shifting entertainment landscape over their impressive 40-year journey.
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Long-lasting Creative Partnership
- Ron Howard and Brian Grazer maintain a polite and honest 40-year partnership.
- Their creative trust and complementary roles fuel longevity and success.
Disruptions Impact Distribution, Not Storytelling
- Technological disruptions mainly affect content distribution, not storytelling.
- As content creators, Howard and Grazer focus on storytelling over platform concerns.
Flexible Movie Distribution Strategy
- Filmmakers adapt distribution strategy based on audience and content nature.
- Not all movies need theatrical release; streaming can be the best fit.
