“The Odyssey” Sails Across 20,000 Screens in China While “Spider-Man” Swings to New Heights

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has arrived in China with Nolan, Emma Thomas, Matt Damon, and Charlize Theron helping launch the epic abroad, while "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues its extraordinary box office run and record-setting success.

By The Credits  |  August 14, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

The City of Love: How Production Designer Claire Bennett Made Los Angeles the Heart of “Nobody Wants This”

Production designer Claire Bennett helped make Los Angeles a star of Netflix's "Nobody Wants This." She discusses using real neighborhoods, businesses, and character-driven locations to create the warm, authentic world that surrounds Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's beloved romance.

By Evelyn Lott  |  August 13, 2026

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Screenwriter

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Writers Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers on Finding the Story’s Missing Piece

After guiding all four Tom Holland Spider-Man films, screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers discuss the loneliness, mystery, heartbreak, and hard-won hope at the center of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," and why Peter Parker had to grow up alone.

By Hugh Hart  |  August 12, 2026

Interview

Costume Designer

No Stark Tech Available: “Brand New Day” Costume Designer Sanja Milkovic Hays on Making Spider-Man Homemade Again

After outfitting Marvel heroes from Captain Marvel to Spider-Man: No Way Home, costume designer Sanja Milkovic Hays faced a new challenge on "Spider-Man: Brand New Day": creating Tom Holland's most grounded, homemade Spidey suit yet, while crafting more costumes than ever before.

By Simon Thompson  |  August 12, 2026

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Screenwriter

“One Night Only” Screenwriter Travis Braun on Capturing the Madness of Modern Dating

Writer Travis Braun reveals how a honeymoon-inspired idea became "One Night Only," Will Gluck’s high-concept rom-com starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, and explains why its outrageous premise is really a heartfelt story about modern dating.

By Hugh Hart  |  August 11, 2026

Interview

Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Person

Flight of the Hand: How Stunt Coordinator Peng Zhang Created “Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s” Dazzling Ninja Battle

Stunt coordinator Peng Zhang and camera operator Dan Gamble reveal how the spectacular action in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was built around practical filmmaking, visual innovation, and Peter Parker’s emotional struggle between hero and human.

By Daron James  |  August 11, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

Turning Up the Heat: Cinematographer Celiana Cárdenas on Helping Craft the Sultry, Suffocating Look of “Cape Fear”

Cinematographer Celiana Cárdenas reveals how heat, humidity, anamorphic lenses, and escalating visual tension helped shape the unsettling world of "Cape Fear," starring Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson.

By Bryan Alkemeyer  |  August 10, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

How Production Designer Charles Wood Created Spider-Man’s Lonely New York for “Brand New Day”

To bring Peter Parker’s most personal chapter yet to life, production designer Charles Wood recreated New York City from the ground up in the UK, building streets, bodegas, apartments, and rooftops that mirror Spider-Man’s growing loneliness and hard-won hope.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  August 10, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

How “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” DP Brett Pawlak Turned Classic Spider-Man Comics into Living Cinema

Cinematographer Brett Pawlak discusses helping director Destin Daniel Cretton craft the distinctive visual language of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," drawing from classic comics, grounded photography, and Peter Parker's enduring humanity.

By Simon Thompson  |  August 7, 2026
Watch Robert Pattinson Transform Into Chris Hansen in A24’s Chilling “Primetime” Trailer

Robert Pattinson continues his remarkable streak of shape-shifting performances in A24's "Primetime," portraying Chris Hansen during a pivotal chapter in the making of "To Catch a Predator," directed by Lance Oppenheim and based on a true story.

By The Credits  |  August 6, 2026
Matt Damon Praised Devyn Dalton’s Arms. Christopher Nolan Needed Her Skills on “The Odyssey”

Stunt performer Devyn Dalton gained attention after Matt Damon praised her while discussing Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey.” But her work on the film reveals the focus, physical preparation, and artistry required to help bring a hero to life.

By The Credits  |  August 6, 2026
Godzilla Takes Manhattan: Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” Set for World Premiere at NYFF

The King of Monsters is heading to Lincoln Center. Writer/director Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Oscar-winning hit “Godzilla Minus One,” will make its world premiere at the New York Film Festival.

By The Credits  |  August 5, 2026
How Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Brought a Historic California Theater Back to First-Run Glory

Thirty-five years after screening its last first-run movie, Glendale’s historic Alex Theater has returned to the cinematic spotlight. Fueled by Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the newly upgraded venue has become one of the country’s biggest box office success stories.

By The Credits  |  August 5, 2026

Interview

Built to Last: How The Scenic Companies Turned Set Storage Into a Production Powerhouse

Ever wonder what happens to massive film and television sets when production wraps? Mark and Robert Larinto's family-run Scenic Companies stores, rebuilds, rents, and recycles some of Hollywood's most iconic productions while helping studios save money and reduce waste.

By Daron James  |  August 4, 2026
Swinging Past the Avengers: How “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Toppled “Endgame”

Instead of trying to top the multiversal spectacle of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," director Destin Daniel Cretton and his team dug deeper into Peter Parker's loneliness, resulting in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," a record-shattering box office phenomenon.

By The Credits  |  August 4, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

Production Designer Jamie Walker McCall on Crafting the Moss-Covered Chaos at the Heart of “Cape Fear”

For “Cape Fear,” production designer Jamie McCall transformed Atlanta into a lush Southern Gothic dreamscape, using Spanish moss, saturated jewel tones, and a haunting family home to reflect the psychological tension surrounding characters played by Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem.

By Bryan Alkemeyer  |  August 3, 2026
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” Prove Audiences Still Hunger for the Theatrical Experience

Tom Holland and Zendaya pulled off a rare double feat as "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" combined to power one of the biggest box office weekends in history, highlighting the enduring strength of theatrical moviegoing.

By The Credits  |  August 3, 2026
As If! Alicia Silverstone’s Cher Horowitz Returns in New “Clueless” Sequel Series for Paramount+

Alicia Silverstone is returning as Cher Horowitz in a new Paramount+ sequel series to"Clueless". Set in present-day Los Angeles, the series follows a successful Cher as she navigates motherhood and the high school drama surrounding her teenage child.

By The Credits  |  July 31, 2026
The Walkers Go Worldwide: Netflix Lands AMC’s Full “Walking Dead” Universe in Landmark Pact

The undead are heading worldwide. Netflix and AMC Global Media have struck a $500 million streaming deal that will bring the entire “Walking Dead” universe, spanning 371 episodes across the original series and six spin-offs, to global audiences beginning in 2027.

By The Credits  |  July 30, 2026
From Queens to Ithaca: “Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” Could Make for One Historic Weekend at the Movies

Call it Spideysseus. As "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters and Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" continues its impressive run, Tom Holland and Zendaya find themselves at the center of a potentially historic weekend for movie theaters.

By The Credits  |  July 29, 2026