"Neil Meron" is an American film producer known for producing the 2002 film Chicago (2002 film)/Chicago and the 2007 film Hairspray (2007 film)/Hairspray. With partner Craig Zadan he runs the production company "Storyline Entertainment".

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During the Vietnam War era people were concerned about what was going on economically in their lives, and film studios were worried about what was going on with the box office.

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We were never really able to crack the script, and we finally realized it was more important not to make the movie if it wasn't right.

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The passion here is really for Liza. Because of everything she has been through, people have forgotten Liza the artist.

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They tried to sell the movie by its story. All the TV spots and trailers were story-driven, because many people still think musicals don't have serious plots.

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Vindication? Oh, my God, absolutely. When you're attacked mercilessly for illogical and unpatriotic reasons, to be honored by Emmy voters in this way is just phenomenal.

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Miramax wanted the buzz to spread, but slowly, so people would be clamoring for it, ... Chicago.

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It was all very strategic. Miramax wanted the buzz to spread, but slowly, so people would be clamoring for it.

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One of the most exciting things to do as producers is be able to offer life-changing roles to new actors and Hairspray has presented us with an amazing opportunity to create new stars.

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Then people started to point fingers. They didn't say nobody wants to see bad movies. Instead, they said nobody wants to see movie musicals.

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