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'Divergent' Producers Launch a Franchise
"Divergent" producers talk launching a franchise, dealing with bad reviews, and making movies in today's Hollywood.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenVeteran husband-wife producers Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher have made Oscar-winning films. But with Divergent, they've launched their first franchise based on a young adult novel.
Banner image: Lucy Fisher and Doug Wick, producers of Divergent
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The producers of Divergent , Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher talk with Kim Masters about launching their first franchise based on a young adult novel . They talk about making a spectacle on a tight budget, shielding young actors from the dangers of fame, and balancing their married life with work.
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