Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick

Episoade

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  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 08.09.2026 17min

  In this episode, it's just me, talking about the origins of the first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at Warner Bros.  How did this insanely popular franchise get started? And what was my role in bringing the first film to audiences around the world? It wasn't as easy as you might think!
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  Movie Trailers 28.08.2026 47min

  Everything you always wanted to know about movie trailers, featuring legendary trailer editor and agency founder Barbara Glazer.  You always get the truth from Barbara, and this interview with the glass ceiling-breaker herself offers facinating insights into the highly specialized world of film trailers...from a woman's perspective!
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  The Mogul 28.08.2026 41min

  As the President of Castle Rock, Warner Bros and Disney, Alan Horn is arguably the most successful studio boss in film history. Hear about Alan's career; get sage advice on how to make it in Hollywood; and listen to some hilarious stories from the man who's made close to $100 billion in box office ticket sales.
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  The Shawshank Redemption 28.08.2026 32min

  The most popular film of all-time on the IMDB website, was a marketing failure to start. Join me and the film's producer Liz Glotzer, as we discuss the making and marketing of a Hollywood classic: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.