Paramount Lands “The Midnight Library” With Florence Pugh Set to Star
Florence Pugh is set to star as Nora Seed in “The Midnight Library,” Paramount’s adaptation of Matt Haig’s bestselling novel about a woman who discovers a mysterious space between life and death, where every book reveals a different path her life might have taken.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Animation Supervisor Hal Hickel on Reinventing Hutts and Building a Galactic Bestiary
Alien creatures have always been central to Star Wars, but “The Mandalorian and Grogu” pushes them to startling new extremes. ILM animation supervisor Hal Hickel reveals how his team transformed familiar species into tactile, breathing beings—reimagining Hutts as warriors, drawing from nature and mythology, and crafting creatures that audiences can practically feel.
Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” First Reactions: A Thrilling Sci-Fi Mind-Bender Supercharged by a Phenomenal Emily Blunt
We’ve made contact—first reactions to Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” have landed, and critics say the legendary director’s return to sci-fi is as thrilling, emotional, and awe-inspiring as anything in his storied career, with Emily Blunt delivering what many are calling her finest performance yet.
How Shirley Kurata Built a Surreal Fashion Playground for Keke Palmer in “I Love Boosters”
For costume designer Shirley Kurata, stepping into Boots Riley’s world of "I Love Boosters" meant embracing the unexpected. Blending thrift-store treasures, high fashion, and custom builds, she created a vibrant, maximalist wardrobe that mirrors the film’s surreal energy. From Keke Palmer’s bold designs to Demi Moore’s striking monochrome looks, every piece helps shape a world where style and storytelling collide.
“Passenger” Director André Øvredal on Designing a Demon You Can’t Outrun
For director André Øvredal, the terror at the heart of "Passenger" begins with something deeply familiar: the open road. But what starts as a universal experience quickly spirals into something far more sinister—a relentless, supernatural force that cannot be outrun. Øvredal explains how he grounded the film’s horror in physical reality, crafting a tangible villain, embracing practical effects, and transforming Washington’s diverse landscapes into a nightmarish American journey.
“Is God Is” Writer/Director Aleshea Harris on Faith, Fury, and Igniting a Scorching Revenge Odyssey
Writer/director Aleshea Harris brings a blazing, genre-bending vision to “Is God Is,” a revenge road movie steeped in biblical myth and emotional fire. In adapting her own play, Harris crafts a singular cinematic experience—one where questions of fate, faith, and family burn just as fiercely as the story’s quest for vengeance.
“Mortal Kombat II” Screenwriter Jeremy Slater on Johnny Cage, Kitana & the Perfect Finishing Move
Jeremy Slater approached “Mortal Kombat II” with a simple mandate: deliver the moments fans came to see. From brutal, inventive fight scenes to the emotional core of Johnny Cage and Kitana, Slater crafted a lean, relentless sequel designed to keep audiences locked in from the first blow to the final fatality.
From an Octopus’s Perspective to Paranoia: DP Ashley Connor on “Remarkably Bright Creatures” & “The Chair Company”
Ashley Connor doesn’t start with the camera—she starts with emotion. In “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “The Chair Company,” the cinematographer crafts two radically different visual worlds, each grounded in character, psychology, and a shared search for human connection.
From Gaga & Madonna to Breakout Stars: Music Supervisor Julia Michels on Crafting “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Sound
Even veteran music supervisors can be stumped. When asked to distill her year-long sprint building the soundtrack for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Julia Michels needed time. Her answer—Michael Jackson’s “Working Day and Night”—captures the relentless pace behind a project that demanded she honor a beloved original while redefining what “Prada” sounds like two decades later.
Curry Barker’s “Obsession”: The Indie Horror That Turned L.A. Into a Nightmare Playground
Shot in just 20 days for under $1 million, “Obsession” turned writer-director Curry Barker into one of TIFF’s breakout filmmakers—transforming a simple premise into a dark, feverish crowd-pleaser that caught the eye of Focus Features and proved that scrappy indie horror can still erupt into something big.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Early Buzz: A Charming, Action-Packed Return to Theaters
First reactions to “The Mandalorian and Grogu” are in, with critics praising Jon Favreau’s charming, action-packed return to the big screen for Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and his Force-sensitive companion.
The Hunt for 007 Is On: Casting Director Nina Gold Leads High-Stakes Search for Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond
“The search for the next James Bond is underway,” Amazon MGM Studios said as Oscar-nominated casting director Nina Gold begins auditions for Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film, setting the stage for one of the most high-stakes casting decisions in Hollywood.
Christopher Nolan Reveals Lupita Nyong’o’s Powerful Dual Role in “The Odyssey”
Lupita Nyong’o will play both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s IMAX‑shot epic “The Odyssey.”
James Gunn Adds Sinqua Walls to the Cast of “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”
Sinqua Walls has officially joined James Gunn’s “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” now filming in Atlanta, as the DC Universe continues to take shape.
John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place Part III” Has Begun Filming in New York City
John Krasinski confirms that filming has begun on “A Quiet Place: Part III,” bringing the Abbott family back into the silence.
Fashion, Power, and Print Under Pressure: How Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna Cracked “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
The Devil Wears Prada 2 begins with Anne Hathaway’s reporter character, Andy Sachs, getting fired by text just before taking the stage to accept a prestigious journalism award. A few days after the movie opened, a Washington Post editor watched her colleagues win a Pulitzer Prize for a story she’d worked on before being laid off via email. In this David Frankel-directed sequel, which opened to a whopping $77 million, the realities of a shrinking print media industry co-exist vividly alongside the still-glamorous New York City fashion world.
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.
