Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Trailer Teases Aliens, Secrets, and a World‑Shaking Reveal
Steven Spielberg is returning to the stars—and the secrets we keep from ourselves. The official trailer for "Disclosure Day" teases a propulsive sci‑fi thriller about stolen government truths, alien language, and a world‑altering revelation that powerful forces are desperate to keep buried.
Oscar‑Nominated Songwriter EJAE on Turning Rejection Into “Golden” Success in “KPop Demon Hunters”
In our conversation, EJAE reflects on the long road to “Golden,” including years of near‑misses, creative setbacks, and moments when walking away from songwriting felt inevitable. Her story is a powerful reminder that success in the film industry is often built not on overnight wins, but on resilience—and on finding the right project at exactly the right moment.
Inside “The Secret Agent”: Kleber Mendonça Filho & Wagner Moura on Power, Paranoia, and an Oscar‑Nominated Thriller
"The Secret Agent" could make history: if it wins Best International Feature, Brazil would become the first country in 37 years to win back-to-back. Oscar nominees writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho & star Wagner Moura on using cinema, urban legends, and stop-motion to explore democracy's fragility.
Kate Winslet Headed to Middle-earth in Andy Serkis’ “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”
Kate Winslet is trading the lush worlds of Pandora for the perilous paths of Middle‑earth. The seven‑time Oscar nominee is in talks to join Andy Serkis’ "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," the latest chapter in J.R.R. Tolkien’s cinematic universe.
How Oscar Nominee Adolpho Veloso Turned the Pacific Northwest Into the Soul of “Train Dreams”
Oscar nominee Adolpho Veloso shot "Train Dreams" entirely on location across Washington State — no artificial light, no wide-screen spectacle, just natural beauty captured at the right moment. The Brazilian-born cinematographer talks about channeling Dorothea Lange, choosing a Depression-era aspect ratio, and why getting out of nature's way is sometimes the most powerful creative choice you can make.
Four Acting Nominations. One Casting Director. How Cassandra Kulukundis Unlocked PTA’s “One Battle After Another”
The Oscars’ first new category in 25 years — achievement in casting — finally shines a long‑overdue spotlight on the artists who shape films from the inside out. Among the inaugural nominees is Cassandra Kulukundis, Paul Thomas Anderson’s longtime casting collaborator, whose work on "One Battle After Another" helped deliver two breakout performances (Teyana Taylor and Chase Infinit) and one of the year’s most electrifying ensembles. For Kulukundis, who has cast every PTA film since Magnolia, finding the right actors isn’t just a job — it’s world‑building. “There’s a right role for everyone,” she says. “I just have to figure out what that is.”
Ryan Gosling Soars in “Project Hail Mary” as Critics Praise a Big‑Hearted Space Epic
Ryan Gosling’s latest space odyssey has landed — and critics are over the moon. Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s "Project Hail Mary," adapted from Andy Weir’s hit novel, is earning early raves for its blend of big‑hearted sci‑fi spectacle, Gosling’s standout performance, and the film’s unexpected emotional core: an interstellar friendship that critics say makes this cosmic epic soar.
How Ryan Coogler Crafted the Vision, Mood, and Mythology of His Genre‑Bending “Sinners”
With the Oscars just days away, we’re returning to some of our favorite conversations with this year’s nominees. One of them is Ryan Coogler, whose "Sinners" has surged into awards history. Revisiting this interview feels especially right now — a chance to step back into the creative currents of Louisiana that shaped Coogler’s most ambitious and widely celebrated film.
Oscar-Nominee Gabriel Domingues on Casting the Standout Ensemble Around Wagner Moura in “The Secret Agent”
Casting director Gabriel Domingues has just made Oscars history. With "The Secret Agent" earning a nomination in the Academy’s first-ever best achievement in casting category, Domingues finds himself fielding the same question again and again — “But what does casting mean?” — while helping redefine how the craft is understood on the world stage.
How the Oscars Production Designers Misty Buckley & Alana Billingsley Prep the Stage Long Before Movies’ Biggest Night
Production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley are the quiet architects behind Hollywood’s biggest live spectacles—the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Super Bowl halftime show—but their work on the 97th Academy Awards was something special. Fresh off their 2024 Emmy win for the previous year’s Oscars, the duo once again transformed the Dolby Theatre into a shimmering “temple of alchemy,” crafting a show that married theatricality, technology, and meticulous craftsmanship. From Ben Stiller’s now-viral “broken” stage bit to the gold‑veined pyramid centerpiece and category‑specific visual storytelling, Buckley and Billingsley delivered a night that set a five‑year ratings high while celebrating the artisans who keep Hollywood’s creative engine running.
WGA Awards: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” Keep Oscar Race Tight
The 2026 Writers Guild Awards delivered a major shakeup in the Oscar race, with "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" splitting the top screenplay prizes and "The Pitt" sweeping the drama categories. Roy Wood hosted a night that mixed humor, turbulence, and a call to protect storytellers.
Behind the Bruises: Stunt Legends Reveal What the New Oscar Category Really Means
For the first time in its century-long history, the Academy Awards will finally recognize the artists who put their bodies—and ingenuity—on the line to make movie magic. Beginning with films released in 2027, the Oscars’ new Stunt Design Award honors the stunt performers, choreographers, riggers, and second unit teams who have shaped some of cinema’s most unforgettable moments. And as the creative forces behind "John Wick," "Mission: Impossible," "Avatar," and "The Fall Guy" tell The Credits, this long-awaited milestone is both a celebration of their craft and a complicated new frontier.
Oscar-Nominated “Hamnet” Producer Nic Gonda on Building the Creative Village Behind Chloé Zhao’s Vision
In producing "Hamnet," Nic Gonda wasn’t just helping Chloé Zhao adapt a beloved novel — he was helping build a creative village. The result is a film that feels both intimate and epic, shaped by trust, intuition, and a crew willing to step into the unknown. Speaking with Gonda, what emerges is less a story about mounting a period drama and more a reflection on the kind of filmmaking that only works when everyone involved is ready to discover the film together.
How “Sinners” Oscar‑Nominated Editor Michael P. Shawver Carved Ryan Coogler’s Beautiful Chaos Into Pure Cinema
Oscar‑nominated editor Michael Shawver, Ryan Coogler’s longtime collaborator since Fruitvale Station, takes us inside the cutting room — and the Louisiana heat — of "Sinners," revealing how he protected twin‑performance coverage, built the movie’s emotional architecture, and crafted the juke‑joint sequence where the whole film turns.
“Ghost Elephants”: Werner Herzog’s Quest With Dr. Steve Boyes for Africa’s Most Elusive Herd
On the heels of a decade‑long search in Angola’s remote highlands, conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Steve Boyes teams with Werner Herzog—and KhoiSan master trackers—to pursue Ghost Elephants, a dreamlike new documentary about obsession, survival, and the ancient knowledge that science can’t replicate. (Streams Mar. 8 on Disney+ and Hulu.)
“Game of Thrones” Heading to the Big Screen With Aegon the Conqueror Movie in Development
Westeros is officially headed for the big screen. Warner Bros. has begun developing a "Game of Thrones" feature film based on Aegon the Conqueror — an era that predates both "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon" by centuries — with Beau Willimon already having submitted a draft script.
Peacock’s “Ice Gold” Captures One of Sports’ Greatest Underdog Triumphs
Streaming on Peacock during the 2026 Winter Paralympics, the new documentary "Ice Gold" uncovers how a last‑place U.S. team stunned the world in 2002.
Oscar-Nominated “Sentimental Value” Editor Olivier Bugge Coutté Breaks Down the Film’s Most Devastating Scenes
After earning his first Oscar nomination, Olivier Bugge Coutté is still thinking in millimeters — because in "Sentimental Value," emotional truth lives in the smallest possible edits.
“Sinners” Oscar-Nominated Prosthetics & Makeup Designer Mike Fontaine’s Beautiful, Horrifying Vamps
In "Sinners," the vampires don’t just terrify—they mesmerize. Behind their unsettling beauty is prosthetics and makeup designer Mike Fontaine, whose in‑camera ingenuity and nature‑inspired approach helped Ryan Coogler’s genre‑breaking epic become one of the most visually striking films of the year and earn a record 16 Oscar nominations.
Actor Awards: Michael B. Jordan Scores Major Win, Ryan Coogler Sets New Record
Michael B. Jordan capped a milestone season at the 2026 Actor Awards, winning best lead actor for his dual turn as Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners—the genre‑bending epic that dominated the night and further solidified its position as a frontrunner heading into the Oscars.
