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How Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters REALLY Get Made - CHRIS CASTALDI - S3 EP 3
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Ever wonder what it takes to run the set of the biggest movies in Hollywood? Chris Castaldi, the man behind the smooth operation of Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Jurassic World, and Pirates of the Caribbean, joins the Russo Brothers to talk about how he got his start, the pressures of managing massive film sets, and what really happens behind the scenes on blockbuster productions. 🍕🎥
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02:02 - How Chris Castaldi Got Into the Film Industry 03:00 - The INSANE Ron Howard Story That Launched His Career 06:30 - Breaking Into Big-Budget Blockbusters 09:00 - The Role of an Assistant Director on Set 10:30 - Why Communication is the Key to Running a Film Set 12:00 - Managing the Massive Cast of *Avengers: Endgame* 14:00 - Working With Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans on Set 17:00 - The Most Expensive Shot in Movie History (*Avengers: Endgame* Funeral Scene) 19:30 - How They Kept Tony Stark’s Funeral a Secret from the Cast 21:00 - The Complexity of Filming *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame* Back-to-Back 25:00 - How to Keep a Film Set Running Smoothly Under Pressure 27:00 - Chris Castaldi’s Most Stressful Day on Set 29:00 - Behind the Scenes of *Jurassic World* & *Pirates of the Caribbean* 30:30 - Why Chris Castaldi Always Starts Productions With Huge Scenes 32:00 - The Secret to Managing Massive VFX & Stunt Sequences 37:00 - The Wildest Hollywood Memorabilia Collection Ever 39:00 - Chris Castaldi’s Dream Projects: *Star Wars* & *James Bond* 41:00 - The Ultimate *Avengers: Endgame* Cast-Signed Poster Gift 46:30 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.
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