Blumhouse CEO breaks down real Hollywood horror as strikes rage on

Hosted by Kim Masters Aug. 18, 2023 Entertainment

Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum arrives for “The Invisible Man” premiere in Hollywood on February 24, 2022. Photo by DFree/Shutterstock

First, Hollywood strikes throttle on, despite recent talks between AMPTP and WGA, complicating industry plans for the season ahead. What will this mean for upcoming film festivals and fall television?

Then, Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse, discusses the latest on the work stoppages, and the (spooky) current state of Hollywood. But it’s not all horror talk with one of our leading experts on the genre — the powerhouse producer has advice on amplifying profitability across the industry.

From this Episode:

AMPTP, WGA meeting ends without resolution. What happens to film festivals, TV?

New talks between AMPTP and WGA end in a stalemate once again. What will this mean for fall screens and fests?

16 min

Producer Jason Blum on the ongoing Hollywood stoppage, industry woes

Blumhouse founder Jason Blum shares his take on the ongoing strikes, the current state of the industry, and his prediction for industry’s profitability.

12 min