From Olympus to Arrakis—2026 is The Year of Zendaya

Zendaya's remarkable 2026 has taken the Emmy winner from the emotional intensity of"The Drama" to the mythic sweep of"The Odyssey," the blockbuster heights of"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," and the return to Arrakis in"Dune: Part Three."

By Hugh Hart  |  6 hours ago

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Director, Screenwriter

“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” Writer/Director Noah Sagan on Capturing John Turturro in His Element

Director Noah Sagan discusses turning all five boroughs into the backdrop for "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," working with John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, and Giancarlo Esposito, and crafting a crime thriller steeped in the soul and texture of New York City.

By Jack Giroux  |  November 12, 2026

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Composer

From Nirvana to Nebraska: Composer Stephanie Economou on Giving “Lanterns” Its Gritty, Soulful Heart

For Lanterns composer Stephanie Economou, the DC series didn't call for soaring orchestral grandeur. It called for guitars, static, blues riffs, and a little Nirvana-inspired loneliness to capture the divide and bond between Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

By Jack Giroux  |  November 11, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

Five Boroughs, One Pickpocket: DP Sam Levy Captures the Big Apple in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”

Cinematographer Sam Levy takes us inside the making of “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” revealing how classic crime thrillers, practical locations, mirrors, and the city's distinctive light helped shape a dreamlike portrait of New York.

By Daron James  |  November 10, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

How Production Designer Theresa Guleserian Found the Hidden Los Angeles of Ben Affleck’s “Animals”

Production designer Theresa Guleserian reveals how architecture, hidden riverbeds, and deeply researched details helped shape the Los Angeles world of “Animals,” turning Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller into a story that could happen nowhere else.

By Hugh Hart  |  November 10, 2026