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Tom Rothman Calls 'The Studio' a Moral Dilemma

8/29/2025

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Tom Rothman, CEO of Sony Pictures, describes "The Studio" as a blend of "brilliant truth" and "horseshit."
He highlights the show's depiction of studio executives confronting moral dilemmas in filmmaking.
The series, starring Seth Rogen, has garnered 23 Emmy nominations, matching the record for most comedy nominations in a single year.

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Tom Rothman, CEO of Sony Pictures, describes "The Studio" as a blend of "brilliant truth" and "horseshit."
He highlights the show's depiction of studio executives confronting moral dilemmas in filmmaking.
The series, starring Seth Rogen, has garnered 23 Emmy nominations, matching the record for most comedy nominations in a single year.