How Costume Designer Daniel Lawson Gave Carrie Preston’s “Elsbeth” a New York Glow-Up
“She uses her dress to disarm people… It’s her Trojan horse,” says costume designer Daniel Lawson. On “Elsbeth,” Carrie Preston’s brilliantly offbeat sleuth isn’t just solving murders—she’s doing it in bold colors, daring patterns, and a wardrobe designed to distract, delight, and ultimately deceive.
DP Charlie Gruet on Turning Tracy Morgan’s Comedic Genius Into Docu-Style Gold in “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
Cinematographer Charlie Gruet brings a documentary filmmaker’s eye to Tracy Morgan's “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” blending vérité camerawork, era-specific formats, and cinematic storytelling to create a world that feels as authentic as it is hilarious.
How DP Tari Segal Found Joy, Whimsy, and Intimacy in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
Cinematographer Tari Segal breaks down how intimacy, color, and intention shaped the buoyant visual language of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
Designing Agnes’s Gilead: Martha Sparrow on Crafting Chase Infiniti’s World in “The Testaments”
Production designer Martha Sparrow reveals how symmetry, craft, and beauty shape the dangerous calm of “The Testaments.”
Marc Munden on Directing Kids in the Brutally Artful “Lord of the Flies”
More than seven decades after its publication, “Lord of the Flies” still speaks to the anxieties of the present day. Director Marc Munden explains how he reimagined William Golding’s novel as a four-part Netflix series—using first-time child actors, monsoon-drenched locations, and unsettling visual language to explore power, fear, and the fragility of democracy.
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.
War Takes Wing: “House of the Dragon” Season 3 Teaser Unleashes Fire, Blood, and Allegiance
The long-simmering Dance of the Dragons has finally caught fire. The Season 3 teaser for “House of the Dragon” barrels headlong into war, with Rhaenyra Targaryen’s claim strengthened by dragons, armies, and Daemon’s long-delayed loyalty, even as the Greens regroup under a wounded but vengeful Aegon II.
Black, White, and Brutal: Prime Video’s One‑of‑a‑Kind “Spider‑Noir” Unveils Official Trailer
Prime Video’s “Spider‑Noir” plunges Nicolas Cage into a shadow‑drenched 1930s New York, where a weary private eye hides a secret identity—and the city’s only superhero.
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.
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.
Ralph Fiennes Has a Brilliant Idea on Who Should Play Voldemort in HBO’s “Harry Potter” Series
With HBO’s “Harry Potter” series on the horizon, Voldemort remains the most important role yet to be cast — and Ralph Fiennes has an inspired idea for who should take on the Dark Lord.
“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.
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
