Interview

Showrunner

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.

By Hugh Hart  |  April 2, 2026
Amy Madigan’s Oscar-Winning Horror Turn Gets Its Own Film With “Aunt Gladys” Prequel

Amy Madigan’s Oscar-winning turn in "Weapons" didn’t just scare audiences — it reinvigorated horror’s awards credibility and sparked a chilling new prequel centered on Aunt Gladys.

By The Credits  |  April 2, 2026
“Supergirl” Trailer: Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor‑El Goes Rogue to Save Krypto—and Herself

The official "Supergirl" trailer introduces Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor‑El as a restless, bruised anti‑hero whose entire world revolves around one loyal companion—Krypto. When the dog’s life is suddenly at risk, Kara is forced onto a violent path that will test whether she’s willing to become the hero her cousin Superman already is.

By The Credits  |  April 1, 2026

Interview

Director, Screenwriter

Writer/Director Kirill Sokolov on Zazie Beetz, Cult Mayhem, and the Nine Circles of Hell in “They Will Kill You”

In "They Will Kill You," director Kirill Sokolov transforms a single apartment building into a descent through Dante’s Inferno. Starring Zazie Beetz as an ex‑con battling a satanic cult, the action‑horror film draws inspiration from "Rosemary’s Baby," old‑school Hong Kong cinema, and practical, Eighties‑style mayhem—all grounded by a deeply personal story of sisterhood and survival.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  March 30, 2026

Interview

Actor, Director, Screenwriter

Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King on the Long-Awaited Comeback of “The Comeback”

Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King discuss reviving "The Comeback" for a third season—and using AI to satirize Hollywood’s latest identity crisis.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 27, 2026
A New Generation Heads to Hogwarts in HBO’s First “Harry Potter” Trailer

The Wizarding World is calling again. HBO has unveiled the first trailer for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone," offering a nostalgic yet freshly imagined return to the cupboard under the stairs—and the magical journey that begins at Hogwarts.

By The Credits  |  March 26, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

From Bauhaus to Frankenstein: Production Designer Karen Murphy’s Radical World-Building in “The Bride!”

Oscar-nominated production designer Karen Murphy blends 1930s modernism, punk aesthetics, and monster-movie mythology to build the world of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s "The Bride!"

By Jack Giroux  |  March 26, 2026
Stephen Colbert’s Wizardly Next Act: Co-Writing a New “Lord of the Rings” Movie

Stephen Colbert is heading back to Middle-earth—not as a hobbit or a wizard, but as a co-writer on a brand-new "Lord of the Rings" film developed with Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens.

By The Credits  |  March 25, 2026

Interview

Screenwriter

Inside the Creative Engine of “The Pitt”: How Four Writers Built on a Breakout Hit

Writers Cynthia Adarkwa, Valerie Chu, Danny Hogan, and Kirsten “Cookie” Pierre‑Geyfman take us inside "The Pitt’s" writers’ room—and the challenge of building season 2 in real time.

By Bryan Abrams  |  March 25, 2026
Mahershala Ali Enters the “Task” Force: HBO’s Brad Ingelsby Drama Adds Two‑Time Oscar Winner

Mahershala Ali joins Mark Ruffalo in season 2 of Brad Ingelsby’s acclaimed HBO crime drama "Task," adding even more gravitas to the series growing ensemble.

By The Credits  |  March 24, 2026

Interview

“The Bride!” Prosthetics Wizards Jason Collins and Scott Stoddard on Turning Christian Bale into Frankenstein

To transform Christian Bale into a newly imagined Frankenstein’s monster for "The Bride!", writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal turned to Emmy-winning special effects artists Jason Collins and Scott Stoddard, who explain how restraint, realism, and human trauma shaped one of the year’s most striking cinematic creatures.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 19, 2026

Interview

Composer

How Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Brought Tension, Electricity, and Love to Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!”

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir discusses blending punk energy and romantic orchestration to create the electric, tension-filled score for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s "The Bride!"

By Leslie Combemale  |  March 18, 2026
Denis Villeneuve on Filming “Dune: Part Three” as a “More Tense, More Muscular” IMAX Film

Denis Villeneuve is pushing his "Dune" saga to its absolute limit. At a Los Angeles event unveiling the first trailer for "Dune: Part Three," the director revealed how extensive use of IMAX film cameras helped shape what he calls the most intense, muscular, and immersive chapter of his epic—one designed to be experienced on the biggest screen possible.

By Simon Thompson  |  March 17, 2026
Power Has a Price in First Teaser for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three”

The teaser opens on the familiar sands of Arrakis before cutting between tenderness and brutality—Paul Atreides and Chani dreaming of children, then a hardened Emperor preparing for war. As Villeneuve introduces new worlds, new enemies, and the shapeshifting menace of Scytale, the footage suggests a film less about prophecy fulfilled than the price of power paid.

By The Credits  |  March 17, 2026
First “Dune: Part Three” Looks Reveal Timotheé Chalamet’s Transformation & Robert Pattinson’s Villain

Denis Villeneuve is going bigger than ever for the final chapter of his Dune saga. At a special event in Los Angeles, the director revealed how "Dune: Part Three" pushed IMAX cameras to their limits in pursuit of what he calls the most epic and intense film of the series—offering fans an early look at a transformed Paul Atreides and the looming threat of a new villain.

By The Credits  |  March 17, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

A Historic Vision: Oscar Winner Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Capturing the Soul of “Sinners”

History, captured in images. After becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography, watch Autumn Durald Arkapaw talk about bringing "Sinners" to life—where epic scale meets intimate emotion.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 16, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

Historic Frames: Oscar Winner Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Bringing “Sinners” to Epic IMAX‑Sized Life

After making history last night as the first woman to win Best Cinematography, we’re revisiting our conversation with Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Her work on "Sinners"—shot across massive formats and intimate moments alike—reveals how scale, texture, and lyricism came together to create one of the year’s most visually unforgettable films.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 16, 2026
“One Battle After Another” & “Sinners” Shine at an Oscars Filled With Historic Wins and Long‑Awaited Triumphs

History, heart, and a long‑awaited coronation defined the 98th Academy Awards. From Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s landmark Best Cinematography win to a triumphant night for Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another," the Oscars celebrated bold filmmaking, below‑the‑line excellence, and artists at the peak of their powers.

By The Credits  |  March 16, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

Building the World, Brick by Brick: Oscar Nominee Florencia Martin on “One Battle After Another”

On Oscar Day, we’re revisiting our conversation with Academy Award–nominated production designer Florencia Martin, whose meticulous work on Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another helped build one of the year’s most ambitious cinematic worlds—layer by layer, from the ground up.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller One Battle After Another is loosely inspired by a section of Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel “Vineland,” but this three-hour epic is rooted in the present,

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  March 15, 2026
Kate Winslet Headed to Middle-earth in Andy Serkis’ “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”

Kate Winslet is trading the lush worlds of Pandora for the perilous paths of Middle‑earth. The seven‑time Oscar nominee is in talks to join Andy Serkis’ "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," the latest chapter in J.R.R. Tolkien’s cinematic universe.

By The Credits  |  March 12, 2026