This episode of The Journal podcast, recorded live at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival, features an interview with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment by Ben Fritz from The Hollywood Reporter. They discuss the secrets to their 40-year partnership, how they've navigated numerous disruptions in the entertainment industry, including the rise of streaming and AI, and their strategies for staying relevant. They touch on balancing theatrical releases with streaming, using AI in filmmaking, and the changing economics of Hollywood. They also share insights on connecting with audiences through storytelling and fostering new talent, and their openness to selling Imagine Entertainment in the future. The episode concludes with audience questions about addressing polarization in America and resonating with audiences through storytelling.
