Interview

Actor, Producer

“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.

By Gavin Blair  |  August 24, 2026

Interview

Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Showrunner

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.

By Daron James  |  August 24, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter, Showrunner

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.

By Su Fang Tham  |  August 19, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter, Showrunner

“Hacks” Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner Jen Statsky on Giving “Hacks” the Perfect Last Laugh

As "Hacks" closes the curtain on Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels' remarkable journey, co-creator Jen Statsky reflects on the show's emotional finale, record-setting Emmy success.

By Hugh Hart  |  August 18, 2026

Interview

Producer

Inside LA Center Studios, the Home of “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Accountant 2” & More

Behind countless productions, from "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Veep" to "The Lincoln Lawyer," LA Center Studios has become a crucial part of Los Angeles' filmmaking ecosystem. President Sam Nicassio discusses virtual production, streaming, and LA's enduring creative appeal.

By Daron James  |  July 28, 2026

Interview

Editor, Producer

How the Team Behind HBO’s “U.S. Against the World” Captured the USMNT’s Golden Generation—Up Close

HBO’s “U.S. Against the World” takes viewers inside the USMNT’s Golden Generation, following stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie over four pivotal years—revealing the pressure, intimacy, and defining moments behind their rise.

By Daron James  |  June 29, 2026

Interview

Producer

Prague Pride: Why the City of a Hundred Spires is Drawing Filmmakers Like Martin Scorsese, Robert Eggers & More

From “Mission: Impossible” to “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and new films from Martin Scorsese and Robert Eggers, Prague is booming as a production hub. Producer David Minkowski explains what makes the city irresistible to filmmakers.

By Matt Minton  |  June 24, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter

“The Pitt” EP & Writer Simran Baidwan on Building TV’s Most Immersive Medical Drama

Executive producer Simran Baidwan breaks down how "The Pitt" achieves its gripping realism—from real-time storytelling to a deeply collaborative writers’ room—revealing the humanity, chaos, and craft behind one of TV’s most immersive dramas.

By Evelyn Lott  |  June 22, 2026

Interview

Producer

Inside FOX Sports’ 2026 World Cup Plan: Producer Zac Kenworthy on 104 Matches, 48 Teams & One Massive Broadcast Challenge

With 48 teams and 104 matches across North America, the World Cup is bigger than ever. FOX Sports VP Zac Kenworthy explains how his team will capture the action—and the global fandom he calls the tournament’s “49th character.”

By Hugh Hart  |  June 11, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter

“Lord of the Flies” Creator Jack Thorne on Reimagining a Timeless Classic in His Four-Part Heartbreaker

Jack Thorne first read “Lord of the Flies” at age 11—and it left him shaken. Decades later, he returns to William Golding’s classic with a haunting new adaptation that explores childhood psychology, inherited behavior, and the enduring dangers of power unchecked.

By Hugh Hart  |  May 27, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter

Fashion, Power, and Print Under Pressure: How Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna Cracked “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

The Devil Wears Prada 2 begins with Anne Hathaway’s reporter character, Andy Sachs, getting fired by text just before taking the stage to accept a prestigious journalism award. A few days after the movie opened, a Washington Post editor watched her colleagues win a Pulitzer Prize for a story she’d worked on before being laid off via email. In this David Frankel-directed sequel, which opened to a whopping $77 million, the realities of a shrinking print media industry co-exist vividly alongside the still-glamorous New York City fashion world...

By Hugh Hart  |  May 11, 2026

Interview

Producer

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.

By Hugh Hart  |  April 24, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter, Showrunner

“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.

By Evelyn Lott  |  April 22, 2026

Interview

Producer

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.

By Bryan Abrams  |  April 17, 2026

Interview

Director, Producer

“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.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  April 8, 2026

Interview

Producer

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.

By Daron James  |  April 7, 2026

Interview

Producer

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."

By Andria Moore  |  March 31, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter, Showrunner

“Scarpetta” Creator & Showrunner Liz Sarnoff on Crafting Her Razor‑Sharp, Nicole Kidman–Led Serial‑Killer Thriller

For decades, Patricia Cornwell’s Dr. Kay Scarpetta has stood as one of crime fiction’s most enduring creations, a brilliant medical examiner navigating darkness with precision, tenacity, and heart. Now, showrunner Liz Sarnoff joins forces with executive producer and star Nicole Kidman to bring the iconic character to life in "Scarpetta," Prime Video’s ambitious new adaptation that spans two eras of the forensic sleuth’s career.

By Evelyn Lott  |  March 11, 2026

Interview

Director, Producer, Screenwriter

How Ryan Coogler Crafted the Vision, Mood, and Mythology of His Genre‑Bending “Sinners”

With the Oscars just days away, we’re returning to some of our favorite conversations with this year’s nominees. One of them is Ryan Coogler, whose "Sinners" has surged into awards history. Revisiting this interview feels especially right now — a chance to step back into the creative currents of Louisiana that shaped Coogler’s most ambitious and widely celebrated film.

By Simon Thompson  |  March 10, 2026

Interview

Producer

Oscar-Nominated “Hamnet” Producer Nic Gonda on Building the Creative Village Behind Chloé Zhao’s Vision

In producing "Hamnet," Nic Gonda wasn’t just helping Chloé Zhao adapt a beloved novel — he was helping build a creative village. The result is a film that feels both intimate and epic, shaped by trust, intuition, and a crew willing to step into the unknown. Speaking with Gonda, what emerges is less a story about mounting a period drama and more a reflection on the kind of filmmaking that only works when everyone involved is ready to discover the film together.

By Evelyn Lott  |  March 5, 2026