Todd Garner

Today, we proudly launch Strike Talk with Billy Ray and Todd Garner, a weekly podcast dedicated to dissecting the issues that caused talks to break off between the WGA and the AMPT.  Learn more here: https://deadline.com/2023/05/strike-talk-podcast-billy-ray-todd-garner-deadline-week-1-1235356688/ 

Today, we proudly launch Strike Talk with Billy Ray and Todd Garner, a weekly podcast dedicated to dissecting the issues that caused talks to break off between the WGA and the AMPT.  Learn more here: <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/05/strike-talk-podcast-billy-ray-todd-garner-deadline-week-1-1235356688/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://deadline.com/2023/05/strike-talk-podcast-billy-ray-todd-garner-deadline-week-1-1235356688/</a>

Strike Talk with Billy Ray and Todd Garner TEASER

Todd Black

With Warner Bros. shaking up the distribution model, veteran Producer Todd Black talks about studios and streamers, the future of the movie business, his early days in Hollywood, his relationships with Will Smith and Denzel Washington, the making of Antwone Fisher, The Pursuit of Happyness and The Equalizer franchise!

With Warner Bros. shaking up the distribution model, veteran Producer Todd Black talks about studios and streamers, the future of the movie business, his early days in Hollywood, his relationships with Will Smith and Denzel Washington, the making of Antwone Fisher, The Pursuit of Happyness and The Equalizer franchise!

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom / The Pursuit of Happyness producer: Todd Black!

Stephanie Allain

The kingmaker Stephanie Allain shares her journey from her early days as a script reader - to discovering John Singleton and Robert Rodriguez - to producing such hits as Hustle and Flow and Dear White People - to bringing diversity to the production of the Academy Awards!

The kingmaker Stephanie Allain shares her journey from her early days as a script reader - to discovering John Singleton and Robert Rodriguez - to producing such hits as Hustle and Flow and Dear White People - to bringing diversity to the production of the Academy Awards!

Hustle & Flow producer: Stephanie Allain

Kristin Burr

Todd catches up with fellow Disney alumn - and head of Burr! Productions - Kristin Burr about working on movies at Disney in the 90’s  - how her love of musicals affected her taste later in life - and her current work on Netflix's Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey and 2021's Cruella!

Todd catches up with fellow Disney alumn - and head of Burr! Productions - Kristin Burr about working on movies at Disney in the 90’s - how her love of musicals affected her taste later in life - and her current work on Netflix's Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey and 2021's Cruella!

Christopher Robin producer: Kristin Burr!

Adam DeVine

Workaholics star / co-creator ADAM DeVINE shares how getting hit by a cement truck affected his career trajectory - why Comedy Central thought he was big timing them - what he sung at his audition for PITCH PERFECT - AND MUCH MORE!

Workaholics star / co-creator ADAM DeVINE shares how getting hit by a cement truck affected his career trajectory - why Comedy Central thought he was big timing them - what he sung at his audition for PITCH PERFECT - AND MUCH MORE!

Adam DeVine!

How do you make a movie during a pandemic? Todd Garner walks us through a day in the life on set of his upcoming film VACATION FRIENDS with JOHN CENA - MEREDITH HAGNER - and LIL REL HOWERY!

How do you make a movie during a pandemic? Todd Garner walks us through a day in the life on set of his upcoming film VACATION FRIENDS with JOHN CENA - MEREDITH HAGNER - and LIL REL HOWERY!

A Day in the Life On Set During COVID!

You can't see him. But you can hear him! WWE Superstar JOHN CENA gets candid with Todd on the set of their film VACATION FRIENDS! John shares how growing up in West Newbury, Massachusetts affected his early wrestling career - his ability to pivot as a live performer - and how that impacted him as a screen actor in both action films and comedies!

You can't see him. But you can hear him! WWE Superstar JOHN CENA gets candid with Todd on the set of their film VACATION FRIENDS! John shares how growing up in West Newbury, Massachusetts affected his early wrestling career - his ability to pivot as a live performer - and how that impacted him as a screen actor in both action films and comedies!

John Cena: From the Ring to the Silver Screen

Eli Roth

Todd goes a mile a minute with horror film mastermind ELI ROTH as they chat about Eli's love of 80's sex comedies - filming in the jungles of Chile - and which Disney film served as the inspiration for Hostel! Don't miss History of Horror - Saturdays on AMC! And stay tuned for Eli's adaptation of BORDERLANDS with Cate Blanchett!

Todd goes a mile a minute with horror film mastermind ELI ROTH as they chat about Eli's love of 80's sex comedies - filming in the jungles of Chile - and which Disney film served as the inspiration for Hostel! Don't miss History of Horror - Saturdays on AMC! And stay tuned for Eli's adaptation of BORDERLANDS with Cate Blanchett!

Eli Roth: Horror, Comedy & Jazz!

Jeremy Zimmer

CEO of one of the “big four” agencies - JEREMY ZIMMER joins Todd to talk about how Hollywood is approaching packaging - expanding divisions across multiple platforms - adapting to new trends and technologies - and what content and distribution might look like post-pandemic!

UTA CEO: Jeremy Zimmer!

Bert Kreischer

"The Machine" BERT KREISCHER joins Todd to talk about halting his comedy tour for the COVID outbreak - his relationships with Joe Rogan, Bill Burr and Tom Segura - Bert's creative method and the nature of comedy - AND Bert &amp; Todd's new NETFLIX show - THE CABIN!

"The Machine" BERT KREISCHER joins Todd to talk about halting his comedy tour for the COVID outbreak - his relationships with Joe Rogan, Bill Burr and Tom Segura - Bert's creative method and the nature of comedy - AND Bert &amp; Todd's new NETFLIX show - THE CABIN!

Bert Kreischer: Real Big Swings

Todd knows movies. For 30 years, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) - including XXX, Anger Management, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. Join Todd as he shares tips and stories on the movie business and chats it up with A-list industry pals.

Great conversations- touching and surprising

Authentic, smart, touching

Love the show! I hope the show comes back after Todd’s hiatus for his current project!

Love the show, please come back!

The Producer's Guide: Todd Garner & Hollywood's Elite

Jeff Probst

Survivor host and executive producer - Jeff Probst - chats with Todd Garner about the creation, evolution and chaos of one of the most successful reality shows in TV history!

Chris Bender

In his final episode - Todd brings on his pal and head of Good Fear Management CHRIS BENDER to talk about the daily fears of producing movies in Hollywood and how to overcome them.

In his final episode - Todd brings on his pal and head of Good Fear Management CHRIS BENDER to talk about the daily fears of producing movies in Hollywood and how to overcome them.

Embracing Fear with Chris Bender

Kevin James

Star of King of Queens and the Paul Blart franchise - Kevin James chats with Todd Garner about the movies they've made together over the last ten years - Kevin's early days doing stand-up with the likes of Joe Rogan and Adam Sandler - and how failing an SNL audition led to a nine year stint on his own prime time CBS sit-com!

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Veteran blockbuster producer - LORENZO di BONAVENTURA - shares insights he learned making FALLING DOWN and TRAINING DAY - and goes in depth on the development of THE MATRIX and TRANSFORMERS franchises!

Veteran blockbuster producer - LORENZO di BONAVENTURA - shares insights he learned making FALLING DOWN and TRAINING DAY - and goes in depth on the development of THE MATRIX and TRANSFORMERS franchises!

The Matrix / Transformers Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura

From a shy Australian kid with a love of maths to one of the premier comedic actresses in Hollywood - Rebel Wilson chats with Todd about how she joined the Pitch Perfect cast, her upcoming films "The Hustle" and "Isn't It Romantic" and her foray into film production.

Rebel Wilson: Down Under to Hollywood Stardom

On the 30th episode of The Producer's Guide - Todd brings back show favorite Billy Ray for an absolute clinic on silver screen story telling AND Billy talks about his upcoming TV miniseries about James Comey.

Billy Ray, Part Two: The Art of Storytelling

Jonathan Glickman

Studio executive and Todd's long time friend - Jon Glickman - talks about overseeing the production divisions of Caravan, Spyglass &amp; MGM - and producing diverse films like the Rush Hour franchise, While You Were Sleeping and The Jerky Boys!

MGM Pictures President - Jonathan Glickman

Neal Moritz

Veteran Hollywood producer - Neal Moritz - talks about his early days making movies, his massive success with the Fast and Furious franchise and the role Roger Corman played in it!

Fast & Furious Producer - Neal Moritz

Joe Russo

As AVENGERS: ENDGAME hits theaters this week - Todd chats with co-director JOE RUSSO about how his work on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and COMMUNITY propelled him into the MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE!

Avengers: Endgame Director - Joe Russo!

Jason Blum

Blumhouse Productions founder &amp; CEO - Jason Blum - chats with Todd Garner about discovering Paranormal Activity, why good horror and Sundance films are more similar than you think, working for Harvey Weinstein in the 90s AND MUCH MORE!

The Purge / Get Out Producer - Jason Blum

Todd goes a mile a minute with horror film mastermind - Eli Roth - as they chat about Eli's love of 80's sex comedies, filming in the jungles of Chile, which Disney film served as the inspiration for Hostel and their upcoming film collaboration - Haunt!

Eli Roth: Horror, Comedy & Jazz

The Oscar nominated producer behind Captain Phillips, The Social Network, Moneyball and The 50 Shades Franchise - Mike Deluca - sits down with his buddy Todd Garner to talk about the troubles and triumphs of his career. Get 15 percent OFF your first pair of underwear and FREE shipping when you go to MeUndies.com/PRODUCERS  Go to GETQUIP.COM/PRODUCERS right now to get you r first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush!

The Oscar nominated producer behind Captain Phillips, The Social Network, Moneyball and The 50 Shades Franchise - Mike Deluca - sits down with his buddy Todd Garner to talk about the troubles and triumphs of his career. Get 15 percent OFF your first pair of underwear and FREE shipping when you go to <a href="https://www.meundies.com/?utm_campaign=producers&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcastone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MeUndies.com/PRODUCERS</a> Go to <a href="https://www.getquip.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GETQUIP.COM/PRODUCERS</a> right now to get you r first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush!

Captain Phillips Producer - Michael De Luca

Bob Greenblatt

Newly appointed Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment - Bob Greenblatt - chats with Todd about developing ground breaking content as a producer / executive at Fox, HBO, Showtime and NBC.

WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman - Bob Greenblatt

Brad Fuller

Platinum Dunes co-owner BRAD FULLER goes beat by beat on the production / release of A QUIET PLACE and talks about his relationships with John Krasinski, Jason Blum and Michael Bay and his work on THE PURGE and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE!  Don't miss the fantasy drama series CARNIVAL ROW starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne - NOW on Amazon Prime Video!

Platinum Dunes co-owner BRAD FULLER goes beat by beat on the production / release of A QUIET PLACE and talks about his relationships with John Krasinski, Jason Blum and Michael Bay and his work on THE PURGE and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE! Don't miss the fantasy drama series CARNIVAL ROW starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne - NOW on Amazon Prime Video!

A Quiet Place Producer: Brad Fuller

Alfred Gough

Todd chats with his former intern turned Hollywood producer Alfred Gough about going from writing spec scripts to producing Shanghai Noon, Smallville and AMC's Into the Badlands.  Also - find out who the studios originally wanted to star in Bad Boys.

Into the Badlands Producer - Alfred Gough

Marty Bowen

Marty Bowen - producer of Twilight, The Maze Runner and The Fault in our Stars - sits down with Todd to talk about his early days as a Hollywood agent, recreating best-selling novels on the big screen, and his upcoming film with Kyrie Irving, Uncle Drew.

Twilight Producer - Marty Bowen

Basil Iwanyk

For some - Hollywood is one big happy family.  Todd chats with Thunder Road Films founder - Basil Iwanyk - about their unique relationship AND how working outside the system helped Basil create hit films like John Wick, Sicario and The Town!

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Producer - Basil Iwanyk!

Nina Jacobson

Sometimes adversity forges great friendships.  Color Force Studios founder and CEO - Nina Jacobson - chats with Todd about their ups and downs together as former Disney executives - creating her own production company - and producing Pose, Crazy Rich Asians, The Assassination of Gianni Versace and the Hunger Games franchise.

Hunger Games Producer - Nina Jacobson

Jason Heyman

United Talent Agency Partner - Jason Heyman - shares how he went from working as a kid in the UTA mailroom in the early 90s to representing the likes of Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Chris Pratt, Ali Wong, Zach Galifianakis AND MANY MORE!

Jason Heyman & The Making of a Super Agent

Live from the set of his film PLAYING WITH FIRE - Todd Garner tells the 14 year story of how the movie got made.  From the creation and countless revisions of the script - to the politics surrounding family comedies - getting JOHN CENA on board - and how the film is marketed - Todd runs down the ENTIRE movie making process!!!

Getting A Movie Made:  How it took Todd 14 years to make Playing With Fire

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