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Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with ‘The Studio’

Julie Berghoff spoke to Awards Focus about the architectural inspirations that shaped the look of "The Studio", the joy of designing across such a wide tonal palette, and how collaborating with Rogen and Goldberg made this project one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of her career.

The Evolution of Jennifer Love Hewitt: Why Maddie Buckley and ‘9-1-1’ Arrived at the Right Time

For many viewers who grew up watching Jennifer Love Hewitt in "Party of Five," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," and "Ghost Whisperer," her current role on "9-1-1" represents something more personal. Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke with Awards Focus about Maddie’s growth, navigating some of the show’s most emotional episodes, and what the role has revealed to her about herself.

Lee Jung-jae Breaks Down Gi-hun’s Season Two Shift and the Global Message of ‘Squid Game’

In an interview, Lee Jiung-jae of 'Squid Game' discusses the physical and emotional preparation for returning to Gi-hun, the lingering impact of a particularly explosive scene with Gong Yoo, and why the show continues to resonate so deeply with Western audiences.

Inside the Sound of ‘Andor’ Season 2: Brandon Roberts on Crafting a Score That Hits Like a Revolution

Awards Focus spoke with Brandon Roberts about how he joined "Andor" Season 2, what it was like to expand on Britell’s foundation, and why composing for Yavin 4 meant building something bold—and then tearing it down.

Paul William Davies on Turning the White House Into a Murder Mystery Playground in ‘The Residence’

For longtime Shondaland writer and creator Paul William Davies, the inspiration behind "The Residence" didn’t come from a writers' room or a breaking news headline—it came from a little-watched congressional h... Read More...

Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Team ‘The Last of Us’ Preview an Emotionally Charged Season 2

With "The Last of Us" returning to HBO on Sunday, April 13, the cast and showrunners recently reunited for a press conference that balanced levity with deep emotional reflection.

Asif Ali on Comedy, Culture, and Chaos in FX’s ‘Deli Boys’

Few comedies this year have landed with the kind of tonal confidence and cultural swagger as "Deli Boys," the FX and Onyx Collective series now streaming on Hulu. Created by Abdullah Saeed and developed with J... Read More...

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Preview – A Journey into Spirituality, Chaos, and Identity

The press conference for Season 3 took place on February 10 at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel, with much of the main cast in attendance. An unannounced appearance by White set the stage for an engaging discussion about the new season’s ambitious themes and creative direction.

Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy on New Season of ‘Goosebumps’

“Goosebumps” is back. The horror anthology series, which is loosely adapted from the wildly popular kids’ lit series of the same name by R.L. Stine, returns to Hulu and Disney+ for a new season on January 1... Read More...

Soo Hugh Reflects On Apple TV+’s Pachinko Season 2 And The Road Ahead

Soo Hugh has established herself as a skilled storyteller, transitioning from the suspenseful worlds of The Terror and Under the Dome to the deeply personal, multi-generational drama of Pachinko. Soo Hugh recently spoke with Awards Focus about her approach to casting the multi-generational characters, the challenges of adapting Min Jin Lee’s expansive novel, and the significance of particular scenes that deeply resonated with her during production.