2026 MPA Creative Protector Award Recipient Egyptian Ministry on Dismantling a Global Piracy Network
The recipient of the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior discusses the investigation that helped dismantle StreamEast, why modern piracy is powered by sophisticated criminal networks, and how international cooperation is reshaping the fight against digital crime.
Called His Shot: Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Lands Guest Role on “Law & Order: SVU”
After joking that he'd spend the offseason trying to get on “Law & Order: SVU,” Jalen Brunson has done exactly that. The Knicks superstar will guest star in Season 28 alongside Mariska Hargitay, adding another milestone to a remarkable year.
Dreams, Memories, & Killer Perspectives: Cinematographer Doug Emmett on Shooting “Lucky” and “Furious”
Cinematographer Doug Emmett takes us inside some of his favorite images from “Lucky” and “Furious,” revealing how hand-cranked film cameras, anamorphic lenses, color palettes, and point-of-view photography helped shape romance, suspense, and danger.
No Capes, No Gloss, No Problem: How Costume Designer Cynthia Ann Summers Grounded “Lanterns”
For “Lanterns,” costume designer Cynthia Ann Summers traded superhero perfection for authenticity, crafting battle-worn armor, carefully contrasting looks for Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler, and a grounded visual world inspired by Anthony Bourdain and “True Detective.”
The Crews Are Ready: Why America’s Production Strengths Are Worth Building On
As Washington debates a federal production incentive, filmmakers across America are telling the same story: world-class crews, thriving small businesses, and local communities are helping power film and television production from Georgia to New Mexico and beyond.
2026 Emmys: “Widow’s Bay” Casts a Spell as Matthew Rhys Makes History and Jean Smart, “The Pitt” Prevail
Matthew Rhys made Emmy history, Jean Smart continued her remarkable run, and “Widow’s Bay” completed a sweeping victory on television’s biggest stage. Here are the biggest winners, tributes, surprises, and unforgettable moments from the 78th Emmy Awards.
How “Lord of the Flies” Costume Designer Maja Meschede Turned School Uniforms Into Survival Gear
For Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” costume designer Maja Meschede charted the boys’ descent from order to chaos through subtle, emotionally grounded costume design. She discusses vintage clothing, continuity challenges, and filming in Malaysia.
“Beef” Composer Finneas O’Connell on Building a Synth-Driven Score for Netflix’s Emmy Juggernaut
Composer Finneas O’Connell explains how he built the retro synth-driven score for “Beef” Season 2, collaborating with creator Lee Sung Jin to chart the series’ escalating tensions, generational conflicts, nostalgia, and explosive emotional reckoning.
“Lanterns” Editor Vikash Patel on Pace, Performance & Power Rings
Veteran editor Vikash Patel takes us inside the making of “Lanterns,” discussing its blend of drama, comedy, action, and visual effects, his collaboration with showrunner Chris Mundy, and the editorial choices that shape Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler’s cosmic mystery.
Nathan Fielder & Lance Oppenheim’s Elizabeth Holmes Doc “You Can See Everything” Stuns Telluride
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's “You Can See Everything” arrives after years of Elizabeth Holmes coverage, yet the filmmakers have crafted something startlingly new. Following its surprise Telluride debut, the A24 documentary is already generating major awards buzz.
Paradise Lost, Headlines Won: Netflix Unveils Trailers for “East of Eden” & “Ink”
Zoe Kazan's ambitious adaptation of John Steinbeck's “East of Eden” and Danny Boyle's electrifying take on James Graham's “Ink” showcase powerhouse casts, visionary filmmakers, and stories driven by obsession, ambition, and consequence
From Personal Loss to Emmy Nomination: Writer/Director Jim Rash’s Journey With “Miss You, Love You”
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jim Rash discusses drawing from personal loss to create “Miss You, Love You,” directing Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, filming ambitious long takes, and finding humor, healing, and connection in grief.
Creature Discomforts: Inside “Alien: Earth” With the Artists Behind Its Monsters
Noah Hawley's “Alien: Earth” expands the franchise with a terrifying new lineup of creatures. Prosthetics designer Steve Painter and VFX supervisor Jonathan Rothbart reveal how they created the Eye Midge, the Orchid, and the season's most unforgettable kills.
Inside the Mind Games of “The Beast in Me” With Emmy-Nominated Creator/Writer Gabe Rotter and Writer Daniel Pearle
Emmy-nominated writers Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle discuss crafting the combustible relationship between Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in Netflix's “The Beast in Me,” balancing character drama and suspense while exploring the stories people tell themselves.
Foghorns, Ghosts & Gamba: Emmy-Nominated Composer David Fleming Conducts the Weird Wonders of “Widow’s Bay”
Emmy-nominated composer David Fleming reveals how opera vocals, conch shells, bass flutes, and medieval instruments helped create the haunting sonic world of Apple TV+'s acclaimed horror-comedy "Widow's Bay."
“Shōgun” Star Takehiro Hira & “Tokyo Vice” Producer Alex Boden on Japan’s Cinematic Power
Actor Takehiro Hira and producer Alex Boden reflect on filming “Shōgun,” “Tokyo Vice,” and more across Japan's castles, temples, mountain towns, and city streets, explaining why the country is quickly becoming a top destination for global productions.
License to Reveal: Emmy Nominee Riz Ahmed on the Vulnerability Behind “Bait”
Riz Ahmed opens up about transforming his own experiences into “Bait,” the deeply personal Prime Video series he wrote, produced, and stars in. The Emmy nominee discusses family, identity, fame, vulnerability, and the long road to self-love.
Mud, Mist, and Mortality: DP Gustav Danielsson on Shooting Westeros’ Most Intimate Battle in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
For Emmy-nominated cinematographer Gustav Danielsson, the Trial of the Seven wasn't about making combat bigger. It was about putting viewers inside Dunk's helmet, turning Westeros' most brutal battle into an intimate, muddy, and terrifying fight for survival.
Who’s More Human Than a Child? Noah Hawley on Wendy, Humanity, and the Expanding World of “Alien: Earth”
lien: Earth" creator Noah Hawley breaks down expanding the franchise beyond the Xenomorph, turning Earth into a haunted house, exploring AI and humanity through Wendy, and creating the season's most unsettling new creature: the Eye Midge.
Dan Fogelman on Redemption, Reunion, and Reinventing “Paradise”
“Paradise” creator Dan Fogelman discusses the bold gamble of centering Season 2's premiere on Shailene Woodley’s Annie, the loneliness and human connection driving the story, Sinatra’s redemption arc, and the mysteries setting up Season 3.
