KeiLyn Durrel Jones on Becoming Bill Bray, Michael Jackson’s Quiet Guardian, in “Michael”
Bill Bray was always in the room—but never the focus. In “Michael,” KeiLyn Durrel Jones brings humanity and quiet power to the man many say became Michael Jackson’s closest confidant, protector, and chosen family.
Production Designer Grace Yun on Power, Class, and Conflict in “Beef” Season 2
In Netflix’s “Beef,” production designer Grace Yun turns spaces into emotional fault lines—from a pastel‑drenched country club built on denial to minimalist interiors that radiate control, power, and quiet menace.
“Paradise” Season 2 Cinematographer Yasu Tanida on Reunions, Ruin, and Radiant California Light
For “‘Paradise’ Season 2,” cinematographer Yasu Tanida evolves the show’s visual language—moving from the controlled cold light of an underground bunker to the unruly beauty of the real world. Drawing on California’s unmatched sunlight and classic Hollywood technique, Tanida crafts moments of chaos, intimacy, and long-awaited reunion with striking emotional power.
Director Lee Cronin on Resurrecting a Very Different Kind of Mummy
For director Lee Cronin, sound is not decoration—it’s narrative. In “The Mummy,” audio, practical effects, and global craftsmanship merge to create a family horror that unsettles long before the monster fully reveals itself.
Creature and Prosthetics Maestro Arjen Tuiten on Raising the Dead in “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
When director Lee Cronin set out to reinvent “The Mummy,” he wanted something audiences had never seen before—and that meant rethinking the monster from the skin up. Prosthetics designer Arjen Tuiten drew inspiration from classic horror, real mummies, and even bodies preserved in ice to build a creature that evolves onscreen in chilling stages.
How “Sunday Night Football” Is Made: Fred Gaudelli on America’s Most-Watched Show and a Catch for the Ages
Every Sunday night, an army of nearly 200 professionals descends on a stadium with seven mobile production trucks, dozens of cameras, and a single goal: making “Sunday Night Football” feel effortless. Emmy-winning producer Fred Gaudelli explains why preparation—and the people behind the scenes—are the real stars of America’s most-watched show.
“The Thing Under Threat Was a Friendship”: Creator Annie Weisman on Reframing the Thriller in “Imperfect Women”
In “Imperfect Women,” Annie Weisman transforms a literary thriller into an emotionally grounded series where friendship—not power—is the mystery at the core.
From 8‑Bit Nostalgia to Cinematic Scale: Inside the Sound for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Skywalker Sound’s Michael Semanick and Jeremy Bowker on balancing nostalgia and cinematic scale in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”
“Michael” Director Antoine Fuqua on Jaafar Jackson’s Brilliance, Los Angeles, and Bringing “Thriller” Back to Life
Director Antoine Fuqua knew “Michael” had to be authentic—from Hayvenhurst to the original “Thriller” location. Anything less wouldn’t do.
Costume Designer Olga Mill on Gen Z Vintage, Millennial Anxiety, & Old‑Money Fantasy in “Beef” Season 2
In “Beef” Season 2, costume design becomes cultural critique. From Montecito’s relaxed luxury to Gen Z’s thrifted restraint, clothing exposes power, aspiration, and the quiet violence of class.
Love, Loss, & Interior Lives: The Language Behind Zosia Mackenzie’s Production Design for “The Drama”
In “The Drama,” production design becomes emotional storytelling. From a carefully curated Boston apartment to a luminous wedding venue and the raw textures of New Orleans, designer Zosia Mackenzie transforms space into psychology—revealing who these characters are long before they say a word.
How Gregory Hernandez Is Bringing Independent Cinema Back to the Bronx
As CinemaCon celebrates theatrical storytelling, Gregory Hernandez is working to bring that same magic home—rebuilding cinema culture in the Bronx with a permanent space for independent film, careers, and community.
“The Testaments” Director and Executive Producer Mike Barker on Finding Lightning in a Bottle with Chase Infiniti
Gilead has evolved. In “The Testaments,” director and executive producer Mike Barker reveals how an idealized new era—raised on obedience, beauty, and belief—hides an even darker regression beneath the surface.
Inside RSH Studios: The Historic Hollywood Lot Behind “Moneyball,” Brad Pitt’s Upcoming “Cliff Booth” Movie & More
For more than a century, the studio lot along Cahuenga Boulevard has been a quiet workhorse of Hollywood history. Now known as RSH Studios, the boutique lot has hosted everything from "I Love Lucy" to "Moneyball," adapting through ownership changes, shifting production models, and a post-pandemic industry reset — all while keeping filmmakers at the center of its mission.
“Project Hail Mary” Composer Daniel Pemberton’s Mad Scientist Approach to the Ryan Gosling Hit
For "Project Hail Mary," composer Daniel Pemberton treated the score like an experiment—building tension from tapped wood, distorted voices, and human touch to make space feel both strange and intimate.
From “Handmaid’s Tale” to “Scarpetta”: Costume Designer Ane Crabtree’s Visceral Approach to Character
Emmy-nominated costume designer Ane Crabtree reveals how Patricia Cornwell’s words, Southern roots, and layered trauma shaped the wardrobe of Scarpetta across two timelines in "Scarpetta."
Showrunner Bill Lawrence Breaks Down “Rooster,” Steve Carell’s Charm, and the Art of the Perfect Pilot
From "The Office" to "Rooster," Steve Carell’s latest turn reunites him with top-tier TV comedy talent. Co-creator Bill Lawrence explains why character, heart, and world-building still matter most.
Inside Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Bone‑Crushing Score for “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”
For "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," Hildur Guðnadóttir pushed her craft into raw, elemental territory—scoring the film with bone instruments, doom‑metal textures, and massive horns that turn horror into something brutally intimate.
“Paradise” Supervising Location Manager Duffy Taylor on Building a Post‑Apocalyptic World—Without Leaving California
“Los Angeles is an incredibly diverse place where we can duplicate all different types of geography," says "Paradise" supervising location manager Duffy Taylor. "When we pull that off—and someone who’s been filming here forever says, ‘Oh my God, I never knew this was here!’—that’s a gold medal moment for me.”
Diablo Cody Explores Female Rage, Late-Stage Capitalism, and Cult Legacies in “Forbidden Fruits”
Diablo Cody unpacks toxic female friendship, late‑stage capitalism, and why culture is finally embracing the stories she’s been telling all along in "Forbidden Fruits."
