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Dec 2024
1h 30m

Former Warner Bros Exec Jim Fredrick Rev...

Harry Potter Theory
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Jim's Book & Audiobook available at UPM: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/O/Opening-Weekend And Amazon: https://a.co/d/7icO1rO In this video I interview Jim Fredrick, a seasoned veteran of the film industry and former Senior Vice President of Creative Advertising at Warner Bros. With over 35 years in the business, Jim has crafted compelling trailers and ... Show More
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