LOS
ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by
Kevin Goetz, "Don't Kill the
Messenger" celebrates its 50th episode with legendary filmmaker
Ron Howard, available starting
Wednesday, September 4th.
Ron Howard
shares his journey in becoming an acclaimed director, emphasizing
his focus on storytelling.
In this milestone episode, Howard shares his remarkable journey
in becoming an acclaimed director, emphasizing his focus on
storytelling and his collaborative approach. Showcasing the range
of his illustrious career, Howard reflects on some of his most
significant films, including "Apollo 13," "Parenthood," "A
Beautiful Mind"—for which he won the Academy Award for Best
Director—and his latest project, "Eden." He also explores his
philosophy on maintaining artistic vision while always respecting
the audience's point of view.
"And as the filmmaker," says Howard, "you're the keeper of
the story-- you're the protector of that. But, when you start
sharing it with an audience, the challenge is to understand what
the questions are, what the answers could be, and how that audience
could help you figure it out."
Over the past two years, "Don't Kill the Messenger" has given
listeners an insider's look at the world of filmmaking. Goetz
conducts intimate interviews with a diverse range of Hollywood luminaries, including former studio
head Jim Gianopulos, director/actor
Eli Roth, director Antoine Fuqua, actress Sharon Stone, director/producer McG, and
Blumhouse CEO/producer Jason
Blum.
Upcoming guests include Hollywood power couple Paula Wagner and Rick
Nicita. Wagner, Tom Cruise's
longtime producing partner known for the "Mission: Impossible"
franchise, will join her husband, former top CAA agent Rick Nicita, for a special episode. Future
guests also include Marvel Entertainment founder Avi Arad and Illumination chief Chris Meledandri.
"Don't Kill the Messenger" is available on Apple Podcasts,
Spotify, and other major platforms.
Kevin Goetz is the founder and
CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, a global leader in entertainment research
and content testing serving all of the film and television studios
and streaming services. He is the author of the bestselling book
"Audience•ology: How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love," published
by Simon & Schuster, which explores the significant role of
audience pre-release test screenings. His podcast, "Don't Kill the
Messenger," brings his book to life. Goetz also educates
up-and-coming filmmakers, delivers keynote speeches, and gives
presentations worldwide on the state of the industry. He has
produced 12 television movies, including the Emmy-winning "Wild
Iris." In 2024, Goetz received the prestigious Power of Cinema
Award from the American Cinematheque for his contributions to the
movie industry. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences and several other distinguished organizations
including The Television Academy and the Producers Guild of
America.
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