From “Hamnet” to Hell-Bound Romance: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley Reunite for “Hold On To Your Angels”
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are reuniting for Benh Zeitlin’s “Hold On To Your Angels,” a mythic outlaw romance set in a disintegrating Louisiana bayou. The film follows a hell‑bound outlaw and a ferocious shepherd of lost souls caught in a catastrophic love story—one that doubles as a love letter to an endangered way of life at the edge of America.
Writer/Director Olivia Newman on Finding the Deep Soul of “Remarkably Bright Creatures”
Director Olivia Newman talks about shaping grief, humor, and purpose in “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” starring Sally Field—and why the film’s octopus had to feel as real as its human characters.
Casting the Revolution: Margery Simkin on Finding an All-Star Barnyard for “Animal Farm”
Casting director Margery Simkin followed her instincts—and actors’ voices—to build the world of Andy Serkis’ “Animal Farm.” By ditching traditional auditions and listening closely to tone, rhythm, and essence, Simkin assembled a daring, star‑studded cast led by Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, and Gaten Matarazzo for a timeless political fable reimagined.
Gods, Monsters, Heroes, IMAX: Universal Unveils Epic New Images From Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is revealing itself as a mythic epic built for IMAX on an awe-inspiring scale. Newly released images spotlight Matt Damon’s weary, determined Odysseus, Zendaya’s commanding Athena, and Anne Hathaway’s resolute Penelope, offering a sweeping glimpse at a film where gods intervene, monsters lurk, and the idea of home feels tantalizingly out of reach.
From Cerulean to Crimson: Costume Designer Molly Rogers Redefines Power Dressing in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
Costume designer Molly Rogers honors legacy and reinvention while dressing Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
The Official Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Reveals a Thrilling IMAX-Sized Epic
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” brings Homer’s immortal epic to life with Matt Damon as a hero desperate to return home, filmed entirely in IMAX.
Marc Munden on Directing Kids in the Brutally Artful “Lord of the Flies”
More than seven decades after its publication, “Lord of the Flies” still speaks to the anxieties of the present day. Director Marc Munden explains how he reimagined William Golding’s novel as a four-part Netflix series—using first-time child actors, monsoon-drenched locations, and unsettling visual language to explore power, fear, and the fragility of democracy.
Simone Ashley on Stepping Into Miranda Priestly’s World in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
Twenty years after “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly has a new first assistant—and Simone Ashley is ready for the pressure. Starring alongside Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, Ashley brings a cool, confident edge to “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” embracing fashion, fame, and a fearless new chapter in New York City.
KeiLyn Durrel Jones on Becoming Bill Bray, Michael Jackson’s Quiet Guardian, in “Michael”
Bill Bray was always in the room—but never the focus. In “Michael,” KeiLyn Durrel Jones brings humanity and quiet power to the man many say became Michael Jackson’s closest confidant, protector, and chosen family.
Zach Cregger Takes On “Resident Evil” After the Oscar Shock of “Weapons”
After the Oscar‑nominated impact of “Weapons,” Zach Cregger brings his distinct voice to “Resident Evil,” reimagining the franchise as a single‑night descent into survival horror.
Production Designer Grace Yun on Power, Class, and Conflict in “Beef” Season 2
In Netflix’s “Beef,” production designer Grace Yun turns spaces into emotional fault lines—from a pastel‑drenched country club built on denial to minimalist interiors that radiate control, power, and quiet menace.
“Paradise” Season 2 Cinematographer Yasu Tanida on Reunions, Ruin, and Radiant California Light
For “‘Paradise’ Season 2,” cinematographer Yasu Tanida evolves the show’s visual language—moving from the controlled cold light of an underground bunker to the unruly beauty of the real world. Drawing on California’s unmatched sunlight and classic Hollywood technique, Tanida crafts moments of chaos, intimacy, and long-awaited reunion with striking emotional power.
Director Lee Cronin on Resurrecting a Very Different Kind of Mummy
For director Lee Cronin, sound is not decoration—it’s narrative. In “The Mummy,” audio, practical effects, and global craftsmanship merge to create a family horror that unsettles long before the monster fully reveals itself.
War Takes Wing: “House of the Dragon” Season 3 Teaser Unleashes Fire, Blood, and Allegiance
The long-simmering Dance of the Dragons has finally caught fire. The Season 3 teaser for “House of the Dragon” barrels headlong into war, with Rhaenyra Targaryen’s claim strengthened by dragons, armies, and Daemon’s long-delayed loyalty, even as the Greens regroup under a wounded but vengeful Aegon II.
Black, White, and Brutal: Prime Video’s One‑of‑a‑Kind “Spider‑Noir” Unveils Official Trailer
Prime Video’s “Spider‑Noir” plunges Nicolas Cage into a shadow‑drenched 1930s New York, where a weary private eye hides a secret identity—and the city’s only superhero.
Creature and Prosthetics Maestro Arjen Tuiten on Raising the Dead in “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
When director Lee Cronin set out to reinvent “The Mummy,” he wanted something audiences had never seen before—and that meant rethinking the monster from the skin up. Prosthetics designer Arjen Tuiten drew inspiration from classic horror, real mummies, and even bodies preserved in ice to build a creature that evolves onscreen in chilling stages.
How “Sunday Night Football” Is Made: Fred Gaudelli on America’s Most-Watched Show and a Catch for the Ages
Every Sunday night, an army of nearly 200 professionals descends on a stadium with seven mobile production trucks, dozens of cameras, and a single goal: making “Sunday Night Football” feel effortless. Emmy-winning producer Fred Gaudelli explains why preparation—and the people behind the scenes—are the real stars of America’s most-watched show.
DC Studios Goes Dark: The First Teaser for “Clayface” Molds a Batman Villain Into Full-Blown Horror
DC Studios stretches the boundaries of its universe with “Clayface,” a grim, unnerving origin story that turns a rising Hollywood star’s shattered body into a living weapon—and an unforgettable monster.
“The Thing Under Threat Was a Friendship”: Creator Annie Weisman on Reframing the Thriller in “Imperfect Women”
In “Imperfect Women,” Annie Weisman transforms a literary thriller into an emotionally grounded series where friendship—not power—is the mystery at the core.
Hugh Jackman Shatters the Myth in the First Trailer for “The Death of Robin Hood”
In “The Death of Robin Hood,” Hugh Jackman plays the legendary outlaw not as a hero of folklore, but as a haunted brute unraveling the lies that built his myth.
