A Day in the Life On Set During COVID!

FromThe Producer's Guide: Todd Garner & Hollywood's Elite

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A Day in the Life On Set During COVID!

FromThe Producer's Guide: Todd Garner & Hollywood's Elite

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46 minutes

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Nov 13, 2020

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How do you make a movie during a pandemic? Todd Garner walks us through a day in the life on set of his upcoming film VACATION FRIENDS with JOHN CENA - MEREDITH HAGNER - and LIL REL HOWERY!

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Nov 13, 2020

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Todd knows movies. For 30 years, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) - including XXX, Anger Management, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. Join Todd as he shares tips and stories on the movie business and chats it up with A-list industry pals.

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A Day in the Life On Set During COVID!

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