Producers Roundtable: Charlize Theron, David Heyman, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Dan Lin | Close Up

[@jibm4402]

37:17 Boom. That right there is what Scorsese was talking about that he got so much heat for. You got to give these smaller films a chance to be screened in more rooms at theaters. I go to the theaters to see the smaller films in 1 or 2 rooms and I'll see these Disney superhero films taking up to 70% of the theater. It even happened to Tarantino when he wanted to screen Hateful Eight in a big prolific theater, I can't remember the name (I think it was the Chinese Theater), but Disney put an ultimatum on them and said "If you show Hateful Eight we won't screen The Force Awakens"...Tarantino was forced to pull Hateful Eight from that theater. That heat that Scorsese took on is the evidence that audiences nowadays will go to a theater only to see the big superhero films and if you say one opinion about them, they will crucify you for it and that's sad, really.

[@jaclpz]

Jib M - as if theaters doesn’t want to screen Disney/TFA more than other films. TFA is the biggest domestic movie, there was a demand for it. Any business would go for it than other movie that wasn’t selling as much. I’m sure they would do the same even if Disney did not asked them to. Yes, there are a lot of small films that are really good but if the money are on the blockbusters the theaters would screen them more. Domestic gross are dwindling if not for these blockbusters a lot of theaters would’ve close by now. With how expensive it is now to go to movies many people would rather wait to watch these smaller films in streaming and only go for those blockbusters or event movies, that’s just the truth. I’m not defending Disney here, I’m just merely saying the obvious. Businesses like theaters would always go where the money is.

[@MrACIDCHU]

Completely agree! Glad there’s still filmmakers out there who are making outstanding films and maintaining the quality of great cinema

[@edgeworldpictures6831]

Studios green light movies and let the box office do what it does. Independent Producers need to know that their picture can be distributed, know there will be a return, know that their movie will be seen. If you remove the possibility of screening in a main theatre, the Indie is doomed.

[@shazigetssober2394]

I didn't realize that this would've been so informative, and I don't know why... Thank you for bringing these people and their knowledge to us.

[@akbar_khalid]

Same. I was least interested in listening to the producers table but it was very informative and uplifting. I learned a lot and I'm happy I didn't skip it.

[@AlexS-qw7hb]

This moderator has always been my favorite

[@benkata]

This moderator has always been my favorite

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

You should see the roundtables with Stacey Wilson-- she was just amazing!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Charlize's voice is so soothing.

[@BilliePosters]

I want her to read me bed time stories

[@sashmat]

By far the best episode of this years Roundtable. Even better than the actors Roundtable which I thought was pretty good too.

[@colepitt2184]

Emma Koskoff produced “The Irishman” and “Joker”, give her the Oscar!

[@carmichaelk.5214]

two of the most over-hyped films of year!

[@colepitt2184]

Carmichael K. I like your sense of humor, it’s really something else.

[@carmichaelk.5214]

@@colepitt2184 The Irishman was made at least a decade too late and Joker is art house lite for the comic book crowd, a vapid piece of cinema.

[@colepitt2184]

Carmichael K. Okay say we go with your statement “The Irishman was made a decade too late”, that still doesn’t take away from the beautiful direction by Scorsese, the class A acting by Pesci, Pacino, Graham (just to name a few), the dynamite screenplay by Zaillian who’s dialogue is so witty it becomes Tarantino like at some points and the amazing production design. The whole picture plays like an elegy. People have mixed opinions about the CGI and cool it’s your opinion. You can also say it’s not Goodfellas or Casino but it’s not supposed to be. It’s a politics and gangster milleur. It’s not supposed to be flashy or fast. It’s more somber and poignant. As far as the Joker, most people think it’s brilliant and the whole movie is not supposed to be a typical superhero movie. Todd Phillips didn’t want to make superhero fluff. At the end of the day you’re entitled to your opinion.

[@dirgramsey6132]

Once Upon A Time🖕🏻

[@magorzatadziekonska5983]

Gosh, it was so informative, brilliant people, thank you for bringing it on You Tube.

[@finurra3905]

Every time I watch these I’m blown away...these vids are my new addiction

[@lynthia]

Please add Debra Martin Chase's name to the video title/caption. She's earned it.

[@TripleC188]

This was a great roundtable! I enjoyed it more than the actors, actress, and directors ones this year. Moderator was helped my the engaged participants.

[@chinhngoo]

I like that other producers really respect Charlize, seeing her as a real producer. And she actually produced projects without she in it as well (maybe small cameo, could be a waste since she is a terrific actress and human being so why not, right?). Her sharing is insightful and informative. She done well both as an actress and producer. I salute her!

[@migueladbriel6131]

David Heyman: "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" & "Marriage Story"👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@judeisurufernando674]

@Akhil Rana And he produced a great film called Paddington (and the sequel). A great family film with a CGI animal character.

[@kayfox902]

Hands down best host from the Hollywood Reporter

[@KimTownsel]

Charlize Theron: "When something scares the s#$t out of me, I should probably do this."

[@dyanalynn6698]

Kim Townsel I’ve heard several actors state this. Amy Adams for one...really inspiring ❤️

[@charlesjameson503]

I love how positive everyone is to Netflix. It seems their game plan of attracting top talents are paying off. That's why I stay subscribing too, they support great contents that would've otherwise stayed unmade.

[@rofaca]

I love love loveee this round table! Everyone vibed so well!

[@samkutcher]

this is a really amazing roundtable

[@Nathan_F95]

Composers roundtable please!

[@TØGITR]

Great interviewer.

[@mudslynger2109]

I always thought of producers as 'the ones who put out fires' but not firemen because they are not there to save the people, only the house.

[@notquitemytempo1353]

The way I see it, on one hand you have the artists (directors, writers, actors, DPs, etc.) who should and do try to create a piece of art, and on the other hand you have the people who put in the money (studios, etc) whose main concern is the profitability. Producers fall somewhere in the middle, trying to keep a delicate balance, managing a million little things. Much in the way that the saying for actors ("there are no small parts") goes, when it comes to making a movie, every aspect and every person in the production play their important role.

[@thr3385]

Monster was a great film. I cant believe they had push back making it.

[@dyanalynn6698]

Thr 33 I know right... it’s like where’s the trust especially in such great talent

[@jenniferariesta6635]

I love how positive everyone is to Netflix. It seems their game plan of attracting top talents are paying off. That's why I stay subscribing too, they support great contents that would've otherwise stayed unmade.

[@jackhickox]

i agree but this still ain’t aged well 😂

[@macegamma431]

seriously wonderful interview, great pace, questions, responses - and just letting the producers go at it. good stuff!

[@ms.m3n]

These THR roundtables have gotten so much more rich 😘✨👌🏼❤️ I love this quality selection of varied professionals. Keep this moderator, too, please!

[@patriciadeleon5563]

How great to have strong women working in executive, decision making positions!

[@CrimsonDementor]

You have David Heyman right there. How are there no Harry Potter questions/references?!

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

because harry potter is a piece of shit

[@yamancerin4200]

@@FoodforThought12345678dsds your life is a piece of shit.

[@pieck5460]

@@FoodforThought12345678dsds I wouldn't say it's shit, there was a lot of effort put into those movies. The only things I consider bad is some sections of the story and maybe the pacing at times but everything is very solid

[@richfictionfighter]

Because he already talked about Harry Potter at the producers roundtable he was on in 2013

[@danyellhenrique]

Nobody cares about HP anymore, JK Rowling saw to that with her tweets and shitty scripts for Fantastic beasts.

[@brianlogan6521]

This was so inspiring to listen hear. Also funny how some leadership thoughts relate across the board. 😃

[@doloreshaze3681]

this is the most peaceful roundtable I've watched so far, no one interrupts the other, and this has the greatest moderator, who's a good listener, unlike previous moderators from past roundtables. (just sayin')

[@livelongnprosper4051]

Where’s the writers round table with QT

[@notquitemytempo1353]

Next Monday perhaps?

[@livelongnprosper4051]

aljanat5 did you write marriage story? That was a good one.

[@livelongnprosper4051]

aljanat5 I see my bad. What part of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood did you write?

[@edgeworldpictures6831]

They're busy writing.

[@alexandrak.5991]

Emma Tillinger Koskoff is incredible with the work she does with Martin Scorsese. And I’m in awe of the other producers. Really love seeing so many different kinds of films being talked about here!

[@sammy2029]

1:43 Charlize Theron opens her mouth and everyone laughs. Charismatic queen.

[@johndogbe1428]

This was very informative.

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

Rebecca is amazing, such a good interviewer. Thank you for not ruining this one with GALLOWAY

[@mudslynger2109]

I LOVE GALLOWAY.

[@heavenboundsonliibaan52]

@@mudslynger2109 Me Too GOD Bless Galloway ❤️

[@marksilver9693]

She sucks in my opinion- very boring

[@corbinlopez650]

seriously hahaha

[@telectronix1368]

Okay, Galloway, enough with the posting from multiple accounts.

[@jaedalozada9116]

put charlize on actors roundtable next time!!!

[@ZachBobBob]

David Heyman is actually a super underrated producer. His name should be thrown around more

[@francescaromanagarroni6524]

Charlize Theron rocks ! Bravo

[@lullaby508]

Can we please have more Television related roundtables? I think people watch more shows than films.

[@coyfish4610]

Variety makes similar roundtables focused on tv. They're great. Look it up.

[@Afitriana]

Best THR roundtable moderator so far!

[@ProfessaJ]

25:30 response is completely different from the Director roundtable response on the same film

[@lla9066]

The interviewer “hmm” is my music currently

[@alengaleng2770]

Actors Roundtable with Charlize Theron pleeeeeeaassseeeee!!!

[@francescaromanagarroni6524]

The best roundtable so far! :)

[@g_aware_nerd]

I so dug this

[@bozotheclown169]

44:14 OMG LETHAL WEAPON 5!!!

[@ewj06]

REALLY hope it happens!! They need to start filming it like.......now though, like this year

[@Nueztoy]

No se, verlos a todos viejitos como que va a ser deprimente creo.

[@sevens.studio]

Friggin love this stuff.

[@KimTownsel]

Streaming media works for the masses; people are able to watch movies in the comfort and safety of their own environments on their devices according to their available time. Many are not able to afford or travel to theaters.

[@JeffOehlsen]

As I write this on the internet, I would ask them all to remember all of us who normally do not use the internet to voice an opinion, to remember that there are many many accounts on social media, but not always that many people behind them. Do your thing, always do your thing, can't wait to see your projects !

[@angelofthewings]

please do a director roundtable with QT, Chris Nolan and Bong

[@redcrabdue1787]

There is already a director's roundtable with Martin Scorsese, Todd Philips, Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, Lulu Wang and Fernando Meirelles.

[@cackm]

Too late. They already did a director roundtable.

[@FramesPerSecond]

It’s already out, Bong was out of the country when they recorded it unfortunately.

[@somshunsun]

Wow, I really enjoyed this perspective- very refreshing and interesting. I’m so intrigued by the path of all these folks and was only familiar with Charlize when I picked this vid to watch and am so glad I did. Great watch - excellent and surprising viewpoints

[@PurushaDesa]

If QT's treating everyone with respect then he's surrounding himself with better influencers these days.

[@vinodvagadurgi414]

I can binge thr on a deserted island 💯

[@koninginvictoria]

Love Emma! Congrats on the double nomination. Well deserved!

[@theogoldberg8919]

Excellent " conversatio"

[@palmina77italiana]

So much love and respect . have more faith

[@itshwood]

Why isn’t Debra Martin Chase mentioned In the title? 😒

[@theogoldberg8919]

I've worked with Bryce Dessner, the two pope's composer on a Vuitton fashion show you can find on KZbin. I did sing for it.costumes by Milena Canonero and Woodkid too!

[@UncleBernhard]

Loved it!

[@Kimdone365]

CHARLIZE I LOVE YOU 😩

[@PsychoZaphalo]

Is it bad that I only know Charlize Theron?

[@alexandrak.5991]

Of course not! You’re here watching it, so now you know who the others are. You clicked, so you have an interest. :)

[@Rosannasfriend]

No, most producers aren't known. We only know her cause she's an actress.

[@sahityabk]

hey rebecca, wtf, dont u know who josh macuga is?

[@midnightswamii]

How does one become a producer?

[@swantonist]

being extremely rich

[@OlafLesniak]

@@swantonist That's not entirely true. A lot of it can be about asking or pleading to get financing.

[@echakamonjok]

amart Produce. Find a great script and make it happen. Even if it’s a short. Get funding, budget, schedule, finding crew, etc.

[@magorzatadziekonska5983]

I also wonder... where is a start of a story - as a film? Does it always come from a director? Does it goes to a producer then? Are there any different ways? How to submit a story?

[@ayorkshirerosetravels]

Małgorzata Dziekońska there’s no one way on how a story is developed. You could be a writer who writes a script and then teams up with a producer to get it made. You could be a producer/writer who then brings a director on board or you could be a director/writer who teams up with a producer to develop it. David Hayman for example as a producer read the Harry Potter book before it came a global hit and then developed it into the film series.

[@krzysio53a]

24:22 asking about importance of the big Hollywood star in projects while sitting right next to one, and not even look at her or mention is just rude

[@danielsolano4606]

krzysio53a Charlize Theron has never been a “puts butts in seats” type star

[@AndrewNiccol]

Can you add subtitle ?

[@bozotheclown169]

37:39 according to BOMojo Tolkein did 7m worldwide :(

[@ramonbirch53]

Charlize so gorgeous and classy.

[@ernestgouws2479]

Charlize, jy verdien jou sukses girl, jy is verby talentvol. Trots op jou!!!

[@taytlee565]

Fantastic!

[@VivekKumar-rx3ss]

1.Sucied squad 2.Bombshell 3.Round tea 4.Jackie brown 5.Contestine 6.Fearwell 7.Ouatih 8.American Pie 9.Google Team

[@Finnola]

How about movies like Us or Annabelle franchise or indie movies that don't need names. Or even parasite, farewell or crazy rich asians making twice it's budget in U.S market alone. There's no need for names unless you're producers and filmmakers that are solely clinging on big box office success so the big actors and actress are needed.

[@Tiffany-qh1vl]

16:00

[@tanyenomichelle7021]

Annpurna did what?!?! Uh....

[@TheSpunkAvenue]

"Why tell the story and why tell it now". DAN lin Fear - Charlize Theron

[@bri1474]

It would have been nice if they would have asked the actual producers about race and gender, instead of just the actresses each year.

[@drummerfreak69]

Have all the late nights host together... Conan Colbert Seth both the Jimmys James Corden John Oliver etcetc...

[@marutripol2074]

Watched only bcs of Charlize, others are boring

[@tanzschuft6472]

As far as I know, Charlize is a single now. How can I date her?

[@dirgramsey6132]

Charlize hasn’t said enough she’s a producer😂Every interview! Obviously it’s not the same!

[@VivekKumar-rx3ss]

Agar baat Nahi manenge to inderctly Matlab replacing hai.

[@jessica5497]

why parasite was not on any of these roundtables ?

[@nosouponhead]

Because it's stupid socialist propaganda.

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

The creators are not all that fluent in english. Would disrupt the flow.

[@AdityaSathya]

Language barriers

[@vince1000]

Señor Poodles smoothbrain take

[@jessica5497]

@@nosouponhead ok

[@afrosymphony8207]

my respect for charlize is off the roof right now....the sheer amount of mind numbing doubt nd obstacle she experienced starring in and producing monster is UN-FUCKING-BELIEVABLE!. that shit could've ended her career. i am not even a filmmaker but an artist and her story just inspired the fuck outta me

[@bewoldt1]

You can tell it's producers when they take every question as an opportunity to promote their films instead of just answering the question.

[@afrosymphony8207]

rebecca ford is a cutie, so adorable

[@bbrown333]

I respect Debra Martin Chase, but Harriet was TERRIBLE.

[@jeremybogantes4222]

47:07 She can cast Halsey... So similar. Unbelievable

[@simiankleurde1544]

Charlize Theron is baie mooi.

[@senoritaaurora5123]

Charlize is amazing!

[@VivekKumar-rx3ss]

E BAAT Chau gae. Ae sa ta e chae.

[@sophie_futo]

I feel bad for the people who didn't watch this roundtable.

[@bozotheclown169]

cup of tea miss vickers?

[@taddghostal]

23 boring people gave this video thumbs down.

[@Adam-iq8rv]

Must be nice to have money

[@Mwoods2272]

Shouldn't you be fighting for every project you undertake? Dumb question.

[@obineux6259]

What does a producer's job entail

[@vees1334]

where is Charlize Theron's accent??? lol do people dislike hearing it? - I find it odd that america casts so many foreigners but make them use an american accent.... super weird!

[@claireeve5317]

She totally gave up her accent and talks with the American accent now, isn't that crazy? I love to hear her speak Afrikaans though from time to time 😍

[@15awesomehighfive]

Oh god no, the Lady Vengeance american version will be such a trainwreck.

[@OlafLesniak]

To the Tolkien producer, how about you make a good movie before heading it against Disney.

[@Darfaultner]

6.8 on IMDB doesn't mark it as trash. He said the problem was that people don't go to the cinema for small movies anymore, only blockbusters, which is obviously true. People go to the cinema for a ride. Is your problem the subject matter, or you just didn't like the movie?

[@OlafLesniak]

@@Darfaultner He does have a point I just don't like he's calling out Marvel and other Disney movies a cheap buck. Some of them are but most come because of the reputation Disney has built over the years, that reputation is the quality of their movies. Even something as okayish as Aladdin live-action can dominate the box-office and that's because the classic is so refined. Tolkien is not a proven series so the film had to have been better if it intended to do more financially.

[@Darfaultner]

@@OlafLesniak The need Disney and the other big studios have for their projects to be part of a franchise is what has killed the originality of big-budget movies. Studios will only spend the big bucks on a story that already has an audience, which means that the most original scripts just won't get made if they need a big budget, which is THE problem in Hollywood right now. Maybe Tolkien has nothing to do with this, but I thought I'd mention it. I think it's a real frustration for all writers, producers, directors, actors and film lovers everywhere. I do like Marvel movies, they are genuinely good movies, but I'd much sooner see something with an original concept and story with a budget that big any day. Do we always have to watch men with superpowers fighting each other? I'd love a surprise like the way the Matrix or the original Star Wars or Alien surprised us. Those films are less likely to get made these days, simply because they weren't a known brand at the time.

[@MediaBuster]

Let me know when they do a roundtable with plumbers, garbage men, electricians, cashiers, factory workers etc sitting around telling each other how great they are..

[@audition8170]

i wish charlize would produce my script

[@vinodvagadurgi414]

Charlize

[@TheFever77]

Charlize Theron is so unlikable to me. She just has this cold aura about her.

[@BilliePosters]

Its cause she watched her mother kill her father one time.