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The video discusses how fans have increased access to celebrities through platforms like Reddit AMAs, focusing on Woody Harrelson's infamous and poorly received AMA while promoting the movie "Rampart." Despite efforts to redirect questions to the film, Harrelson faced backlash for lack of genuine engagement, leading to negative attention for both the AMA and the movie. The aftermath of the incident highlighted the importance of authenticity in online interactions, impacting Woody's public image and possibly contributing to the commercial failure of "Rampart." The video concludes by noting the cultural influence of the AMA as a lesson for traditional media.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses how fans now have more access to celebrities than ever before, citing the shift from traditional fan mail to engaging with celebrities instantly online. The segment highlights an infamous incident during Woody Harrelson’s Reddit AMA where he failed to engage with fans authentically, leading to backlash. The narrator also mentions Skillshare as a sponsor and promotes online learning opportunities. The importance of genuine engagement during Reddit AMAs is emphasized, contrasting it with the negative example set by Harrelson’s lackluster interaction during the promotion of the movie “Rampart.”
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions by the writer/director of Rampart, Oren Moverman, and actor Woody Harrelson. Oren’s AMA focused on engaging with the audience rather than promoting the movie. On the other hand, Woody Harrelson’s AMA faced challenges as the top-voted question was controversial and negative. Despite the AMA events, these sessions generated buzz around the movie “Rampart.”
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In this segment of the video, Woody Harrelson participates in a Reddit AMA where he addresses questions about his personal life. He deflects questions about his dating life and instead emphasizes discussing the movie he came to promote. Harrelson shares insights about his challenging role in the movie “Rampart” and describes how he immersed himself in the character. He also discusses the rewarding aspects of working with the director. Harrelson acknowledges that acting can consume his life but highlights the importance of family in balancing his personal and professional commitments.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on a Reddit exchange with Woody Harrelson during which he avoids engaging in authentic conversation and redirects questions to his movie, “Rampart.” Despite initial frustration from the audience, Harrelson eventually opens up about his veganism, citing a deep compassion for animals as the reason behind his dietary choice. The audience becomes increasingly frustrated as he continues to provide brief, uncaring answers, failing to address questions about his personal life or hobbies.
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In this segment of the video, it details the aftermath of Woody Harrelson’s disastrous AMA on Reddit, which was widely criticized. Woody’s responses were seen as dismissive and self-promotional, leading to backlash and mockery on the internet. The incident boosted Reddit’s reputation but tarnished Woody’s image. The movie he was promoting, “Rampart,” received negative attention, with a low audience score likely impacted by the Reddit incident. Despite having a decent critics’ score, the film was a commercial failure, only grossing $1.5 million against a $12 million budget.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses Woody Harrelson’s disastrous Reddit AMA and its impact compared to his movie, “Rampart.” The AMA had a more significant and lasting cultural influence, serving as a lesson to traditional media. The video also suggests watching a related video on internal drama within cursed images.