Today we interview Chris Weitz, the writer/director behind a multitude of different projects including American Pie, New Moon, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, About a Boy, Nutty Professor II, The Golden Compass and much much more! Here is what we talk about and when we talk about it:
00:04:07 - Introductions
00:04:45 - What are the biggest differences between working on something like a Star Wars film and working on something like Nutty Professor II?
00:06:54 - You couldn’t make AMERICAN PIE these days
00:08:19 - What, if any, are the common traits of a Chris Weitz film?
00:10:18 - What’s the difference between working alone and working in a group?
00:11:53 - What does an Executive Producer actually do?
00:13:55 - Discussing the AMERICAN PIE sequels and Eugene Levy
00:17:14 - The legacy of AMERICAN PIE
00:20:42 - Discussing DOWN TO EARTH
00:23:24 - Discussing THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON
00:29:40 - Charlie Swan from TWILIGHT is the greatest film character of all time
00:33:20 - ANTZ vs A BUG’S LIFE
00:35:44 - Sexual abusers in Hollywood
00:36:59 - Discussing ABOUT A BOY
00:42:55 - Creative Hot Streaks
00:43:59 - How did you land the job of writing ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY?
00:48:11 - The process of writing ROGUE ONE
00:51:56 - What scenes were cut from ROGUE ONE?
00:58:53 - Of all your projects, which would you say is your favourite?
00:59:56 - Nominated for an Academy Award for ABOUT A BOY
01:01:26 - What advice would you have for someone wanting to get started?
01:03:44 - How do you go from directing something as simple as AMERICAN PIE to something as special effects heavy as NEW MOON on GOLDEN COMPASS?
01:04:54 - What Chris Weitz projects are on the horizon?
01:05:57 - Pioneering Disney’s big cash cows: Star Wars Stories and Live Action Disney Remakes
01:06:51 - #JusticeForVicky
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