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Dave Porter Reflects on Scoring ‘Pluribus’ and Nearly Two Decades of Working With Vince Gilligan

For Emmy-nominated composer Dave Porter, scoring ‘Pluribus’ is the product of a creative shorthand forged through almost 20 years of working alongside Vince Gilligan. “Part of the job of a composer is to be... Read More...

Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons on Creating the Experimental Score for ‘Spider-Noir’

Emmy-nominated composers Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons approached ‘Spider-Noir’ with an unusual directive: ignore the temp score and create something entirely their own. “We knew it was going to be l... Read More...

‘Black Rabbit’ Composers Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi on the Emmy-Nominated Finale

By the time ‘Black Rabbit’ reached its finale, Emmy-nominated composers Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi had transformed the show’s sonic identity into something entirely unexpected. “It was all just this ... Read More...

Barrie Gower on Vecna’s Evolution for the Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’

For nearly a decade, "Stranger Things" occupied a unique place in popular culture. Since debuting in 2016, the Netflix phenomenon grew from a nostalgic science fiction thriller into one of the defining televis... Read More...

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

By Melissa Vaupel On Monday March 30th 2026, Apple TV+ and the Television Academy hosted a vibrant STICK FYC (For Your Consideration) event, welcoming Emmy voters, press, and industry insiders for a night t... Read More...

‘Dark Winds’ Star Kiowa Gordon on Stepping Into the Spotlight for Season Four

Kiowa Gordon spoke with Awards Focus about what he drew upon to explore Chee’s struggle with identity, and being directed by co-star Zahn McClarnon.

Howie Mandel and Drew Lynch on Authenticity, Adversity, and the Thin Line Between Comedy and Tragedy

Comedy often lives in contradiction — joy born from discomfort, laughter emerging from pain, and connection forged through vulnerability. Nowhere was that tension more present than at the America’s Got Talent ... Read More...

‘The Paper’ Star Sabrina Impacciatore on Improvisation, and Playing TV’s Wildest New Character

'The Paper' star Sabrina Impacciatore opens up about Esmerelda’s chaos, conquering language barriers, and dancing her way through Season 1.

Trusting the Audience: Howard Gordon on Why ‘The Beast in Me’ Slows Down to Speed Up

Showrunner Howard Gordon discusses the architectural challenges of "The Beast in Me," explaining his role as the "midwife" who solved the story's "static premise." He reveals how his philosophy on pacing and casting, especially Matthew Rhys, was crucial to elevating the psychological thriller into an award-worthy hit.

Brittany Snow’s Breakout: Unlocking Nina’s Chilling Complexity in ‘The Beast in Me’

Brittany Snow’s performance as Nina in "The Beast in Me" is a revelation, subverting her usual typecasting. She discusses how her portrayal of Nina’s quiet complexity and moral ambiguity was so compelling that showrunners expanded the character's role, making her pivotal to the series' shocking finale.

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Jason Ritter on Julian’s Redemption and That Emotional ‘Matlock’ Breakdown

Dave Porter Reflects on Scoring ‘Pluribus’ and Nearly Two Decades of Working With Vince Gilligan

Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons on Creating the Experimental Score for ‘Spider-Noir’

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Dave Porter Reflects on Scoring ‘Pluribus’ and Nearly Two Decades of Working With Vince Gilligan

Rufus Sewell on ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3, Keri Russell, and Why Chemistry Can’t Be Manufactured

Luke Tennie on ‘Shrinking,’ ‘The Pitt,’ and Why Representation Starts With Great Characters

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

Film Review (Spoiler Free): ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Features Tom Holland’s Finest Performance Yet

‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Talk Writing Process, AI, and Enduring Legacy at FYC Event

Inaugural Character Honors Celebrates the Expanding Influence of AAPI Leaders Across Industries

86th Annual Peabody Awards Announce Nominees Across Documentary, News, Public Service, and Podcast Categories

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

‘Train Dreams’ and ‘Adolescence’ Lead the Way at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

Film Review (Spoiler Free): ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Features Tom Holland’s Finest Performance Yet

Film Review: ‘The Invite’ Finds Big Emotional Truths Inside an Awkward Dinner Party

Film Review: ‘Power Ballad’ Finds Heart in Faded Dreams, Even If the Music Doesn’t Fully Soar

Film Review: Film Review: Andrew Scott Anchors ‘Pressure’ in a Quietly Commanding Turn

Film Review: ‘Michael’ Trades Complexity for a Carefully Curated Legacy

‘Beef’ Season 2 Review: Netflix’s Acclaimed Anthology Evolves Beyond Its Original Formula

Dave Porter Reflects on Scoring ‘Pluribus’ and Nearly Two Decades of Working With Vince Gilligan

Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons on Creating the Experimental Score for ‘Spider-Noir’

‘Black Rabbit’ Composers Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi on the Emmy-Nominated Finale

Barrie Gower on Vecna’s Evolution for the Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

‘Dark Winds’ Star Kiowa Gordon on Stepping Into the Spotlight for Season Four

Howie Mandel and Drew Lynch on Authenticity, Adversity, and the Thin Line Between Comedy and Tragedy

‘The Paper’ Star Sabrina Impacciatore on Improvisation, and Playing TV’s Wildest New Character

Trusting the Audience: Howard Gordon on Why ‘The Beast in Me’ Slows Down to Speed Up

Brittany Snow’s Breakout: Unlocking Nina’s Chilling Complexity in ‘The Beast in Me’

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