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.
Patient Zero: Zach Cregger Takes “Resident Evil” in a New Direction
Fresh off the success of “Weapons,” Zach Cregger is taking a bold swing with “Resident Evil.” The filmmaker discusses fan backlash, positive test screenings, Austin Abrams' starring role, and why removing jokes made the franchise reboot even scarier.
