Chapter
The Illusionist: From Rejection to Success
24:54 - 29:35 (04:41)
After multiple rejections, "The Illusionist" initially failed to meet expectations. Although it tested well, the screenplay was rejected by multiple studios before eventually becoming a successful movie.
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Neil Burger shares his experience in making the movie, The Illusionist, how they got unsolicited copies of Steven Millhauser's Galveston and Eisenheim the Illusionist, and the challenges they faced in getting the screenplay to the big screen.
24:54 - 27:14 (02:20)
The Illusionist
Summary
Neil Burger shares his experience in making the movie, The Illusionist, how they got unsolicited copies of Steven Millhauser's Galveston and Eisenheim the Illusionist, and the challenges they faced in getting the screenplay to the big screen.
ChapterThe Illusionist: From Rejection to Success
EpisodeEp. 10: Brian Koppelman, co-writer/producer of Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, The Illusionist, etc.
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The success of a product today does not guarantee its success a year from now due to disruptive technology.
27:14 - 29:35 (02:20)
Disruptive Technology
Summary
The success of a product today does not guarantee its success a year from now due to disruptive technology. Many fail to understand the unpredictable nature of technology and therefore may fail to invest in potentially successful products.