Tony Gilroy blasted the “tragic” nature of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger at the world premiere of his new film, “Behemoth!” Produced on a $36 million budget, “Behemoth!” is representative of the mid-budget, adult-oriented drama that once sustained Hollywood’s theatrical business — and allowed filmmakers like Gilroy to make a name for themselves in the industry. He fears the impending merger (which David Ellison just announced would place both of the historic movie studios under a company named Skydance) threatens to dismantle the very “healthy and beautiful business” he has worked in for over three decades.
\n\n“People say the movie business is in trouble,” Gilroy told Variety Friday night at Alice Tully Hall. “You go around, you stand anywhere you want, what do people talk about? Did you see this? Did you see that? What episode are you on? The business is solid, and to destroy the architecture that made it so in the name of venture capital, it’s tragic.”Starring Pedro Pascal as a gifted cellist re-immersing himself in the world of Hollywood film scoring, “Behemoth!” marks Gilroy’s first major project since completing his work on the Emmy-winning series “Andor.” It was also selected as the centerpiece of the 64th New…
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