Gary Goldman
Hollywood screenwriter and story developer with credits including work on major films; central guest in this episode alleging his pitch for an animal-world story called Zootopia was used by Disney.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 32min
Zootopia Exposed! (Part One)
Gary Goldman, Hollywood screenwriter known for major film work, claims he pitched an animal-world story called Zootopia. He recounts conceiving the idea, pitching an outline named Loony to a studio, and launching a long legal battle after seeing the film. The conversation highlights eerie parallels between his life and a sequel that seems to mirror his lawsuit.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 40min
The Variable Man with Gary Goldman and Angus Fletcher | Development Hell
Gary Goldman, the mastermind behind "Total Recall," teams up with Angus Fletcher, a story science guru, to unpack the struggles of adapting Philip K. Dick’s "Variable Man." They share wild tales of development hell, where even big names balked at the plot twists. The duo discusses how early AI attempts hindered their script's potential and explore the tension between human creativity and technological conformity. Their insights highlight the evolving landscape of storytelling in Hollywood, blending nostalgia with a modern twist.
