“Titanic” was set to be massive flop until it was saved from sinking by a surprising gamble

"Everyone was tense," recalled Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau. "We’d spent five years and $200 million. At times, it ...
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Tubi Is Adding The Godfather, Gladiator, & Titanic On November 1

Tubi, the free streaming platform, is adding three movies to its library next month which are arguably among the best of all ...

‘Titanic’: How a Four-Minute-and-Two-Second Trailer Helped James Cameron’s Epic Stop the Bad Buzz and Become a Massive Blockbuster

Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer of “Titanic” and the “Avatar” franchise, has written a behind-the-scenes memoir about his role making some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. The book, ...

Titanic Producer Recalls Negative Studio Feedback Over Its Four-Minute Trailer, And How Kurt Russell Played A Part In Turning Everyone Around

About two hours later, [executive producer] Rae Sanchini got a call from Rob Friedman, the head of distribution and marketing ...
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Ethan Hawke Is Glad He Lost “Titanic ”Role to Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Don't Think I Would Have Handled That Success as Well'

Ethan Hawke is glad he lost out on the lead role in Titanic to Leonardo DiCaprio. "I don't think I would have handled that success as well as Leo," Hawke, 54, told British GQ in an interview published ...
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‘Titanic’ Producer Jon Landau Reveals How Close the Film Came to Disaster (Exclusive Excerpt)

In ‘The Bigger Picture’ (out Nov. 4), the late producer details his working relationship with James Cameron, Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Titanic’ doubts and the first test screening that turned things around.