67th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

The transcript discusses the simultaneous development of a film and a musical about the Edie's. Initially, the film was a hard sell despite the involvement of movie stars. HBO's support was crucial. Financiers were skeptical about the film's market potential until the musical's success demonstrated a broader audience interest.

What was a significant challenge faced when pitching the film about the Edie's?

• The film was about two old women with many cats.

• The storyline was too complex.

• The film lacked star power.

• The musical had already been seen by everyone.

How did the involvement of movie stars impact the film's pitching process?

• It made the storyline more appealing.

• It reduced the film's production cost.

• It ensured that meetings were taken.

• It guaranteed immediate success.

What was the initial concern of financiers regarding the film's potential?

• The film's length was too long.

• The storyline was too similar to other films.

• The cult status of the documentary might not translate to foreign sales.

• The film's budget was too high.

What effect did the musical's release have on the story's audience?

• It helped form new fans and broadened the audience.

• It only attracted existing fans of the documentary.

• It led to the cancellation of the film.

• It decreased interest in the film.

How did the success of the musical contribute to the film's market potential?

• It caused confusion among potential viewers.

• It resulted in the film being shelved.

• It highlighted the story's appeal to a broader audience.

• It led to a decrease in production costs.