Kevin Tsujihara, Alan Horn and More Film Studio Heads on THR's Roundtables | Oscars 2015

Fox's Jim Gianopulos, Paramount's Brad Grey, Disney Studios' Alan Horn, Universal's Donna Langley, IFC Films' Jonathan Sehring and Warner Bros.' Kevin Tsujihara open up to THR about the battle between Marvel and DC, the fierce competition between the quality of television and the ability "to go out leave the house, go to the theater and watch a movie especially when the cost has increased."

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[GabeFatale]

Everyone is saying the interviewers were "rude" & "disrespectful". But I found this interview fascinating. The executives were spoken to like completely normal people. They were asked the real questions. Some hard hitting. There was no "oh you're famous & have money" filter. I enjoyed this very much.

[Shabootnik]

The tension in that room is beyond uncomfortable. Everyone looks like they hate each other. Great interview, even though the reporters were on the offensive.

[dearally]

I appreciate the journalists asking the questions they did and holding the executives accountable when they gave their delusional answers and tried to spin everything so they looked like geniuses, instead of realizing they are seriously out of touch with movie goers and the entertainment industry in general.  
No wonder most of the great storytelling and original content is on tv right now. When the studios are busy spending billions to make their 429th predictable, plot-less super hero movie.

[Nerdydan]

It was funny how Kim called out Kevin on WB's lame announcement of their DC slate compared to the way Marvel presented theirs. I applaud her on her honesty, she really speaks from a film lovers perspective.

[TheMagiciansLeftHand]

I like the more aggressive interviewing style. It indicates that that this isn't just an extended photo-op for the execs. They have a unique viewpoint, and it's best to explore that thoroughly and honestly, not with softball questions.

Also, they're executives. They're not delicate.

[definingmoments]

Fucking love Kevin Tsujihara. His dedication to dc has been fantastic

[jazzingirl]

The interviewers kind of attacked them

[fahadkelantan]

The Hollywood Reporter Please ask them better questions.

For example:
- When will native 4K content be provided both TV and BluRays?
- Why do they employ crappy writers when the original authors are still alive? Gone Girl proves original writers are usually the best. Marvel is so successful because the comic writers are involved in the process for example.
- What is the selection process of finding new talented writers and rewarding the successful ones?
- Why do executives only give royalties to big actors like Robert Downy or big directors, but not the writers like Stan Lee?
- How do the studios reinvest in the education of current film makers and writers? (Doctors are required to keep up to date, but not filmmakers)
- How do they reinvest in student and rising film makers and writers?


These moderators aren't smart enough to ask questions. The guy from a few years back was better.

[minuteman]

I came here to learn and the interviewers wouldnt stop interrupting them...

[dvd]

Wow Alan Horn and Kevin Tsujihara in the same table.
Needless to say there respective studios Disney and Warner Brothers will be going head to head for some time with there respective movie franchises Marvel, DC and Star Wars just to name a few.

[enjiaaijne]

Studio heads compared to tv studio execs are more calm and less combative towards each other. It’s like they are more secure within themselves rather than trying to outdo each other because their record will speak for themselves and they appreciate the work they all do.

[batboy-wbcn]

god I love Kevin Tsujihara
he made the DCEU happen and you feel a passionate, smart but also respectful man watching him
go WB, go Kevin

[ShelbyBaby]

Am I the only one surprised by this roundtable? Other roundtables focus on how projects are picked, you one deals with rejection, etc. This feels gossipy. The interviewers sound like they're on the defensive, trying to put studios against each other. Lacks professionalism.

[stanzre]

Did he just say Thor is a Shakespearean literature?

[mmm]

So much business power on one table, the flow is great

[donghyunlee]

I prefer other three usual moderators they have. attacking won't get you anywhere in roundtable convo...

[jed]

Kim Masters is very rude and antagonistic here. 

[PeterZeeke]

when kevin mentioned american sniper I laughed out loud

[optimistprime]

That was a great point made about movie studios having to look at the box-office results globally, not just primarily on the domestic. And Disney/Marvel was absolutely trying to 1-up Warner Brothers, with their random Marvel movie slate celebration. But Tsujihara is freakin' awesome!  

[IamTheBuckethead]

Absolutely fascinating discussion, thanks for it.