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Christopher Nolan, Kai Bird on adapting ‘American Prometheus’; Disney’s proxy war wages on

Feb 16, 2024
Guest
Christopher Nolan
Guest
Kai Bird
Christopher Nolan and Kai Bird discuss adapting 'American Prometheus' into a blockbuster hit. Disney's battle with shareholders and the predicted end of 'peak TV' are explored. The decline in Hollywood content and the journey of 'American Prometheus' are discussed. J. Robert Oppenheimer's passion for New Mexico and quantum physics is explored. The process of adapting the book into a film and the discussion on nuclear weapons and non-proliferation efforts are highlighted.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Disney's Battle with Shareholders and the Predicted End of 'Peak TV'
02:12 • 2min
3
The Decline in Hollywood Content and the Journey of 'American Prometheus'
04:24 • 11min
4
J. Robert Oppenheimer's Passion for New Mexico and Quantum Physics
15:17 • 4min
5
Adapting 'American Prometheus' into a Film
19:01 • 19min
6
Discussion on Nuclear Weapons and Non-Proliferation Efforts
38:14 • 3min