Sorry to have dragged you into this, Pam.
Most ambitious and experienced directors want to work with them, emphasized Howard.
Theyll go to the mat for the story and the artists they believe in.
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David Fincher, who madeSevenwith De Luca at New Line, said the exec saved my life.
Gina Prince-Bythewood, who madeLove & Basketballat New Line, said that De Luca believed in the script.
Were passionate about new voices getting their shot as well, added De Luca.
Thank you, David.
Dont get excited, said De Luca, the Oscar nominated producer ofThe Social data pipe, MoneyballandCaptain Phillips.
It was at Uni where De Luca produced the mammoth, $1.3 billion-grossing adult franchiseFifty Shades of Grey.
I just didnt see where I fit in.
And that was it I found my path, I found my place.
Abdy thanked that professor, David Roderick, as well as Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher and Michael Shamberg.
You hired me as an intern and set me on my path.
And of course, De Luca and Zaslav.
Huge thanks to David Zaslav for literally my dream job and your passion for movies and the business.
You are a great boss and leader, Abdy said.
She called De Luca my best friend and partner and a visionary.
