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(L-R) Joe Wengert, Aubrey Plaza, and Dan Murphy attend the NYC premiere of Prime Video's "Kevin" from creators Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert at The Metrograph on April 16, 2026 in New York City.

‘Kevin’: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy on Turning a Breakup Into Animated Comedy

Animation offered endless creative possibilities for the team behind ‘Kevin,’ but as co-creators Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert and executive producer Dan Murphy explained, one of the biggest priorities was ensu... Read More...

Tyler Strickland on Scoring ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and Finding Its Emotional Core

Tyler Strickland approached ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ with one idea in mind—but the film had other plans. As the material came together, so did a very different musical vision. “When we started getting into i... Read More...

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association key artwork.

Kenan Kamwana Holley on Giving the ABA Its Just Due in ‘Soul Power’

For Kenan Kamwana Holley, directing ‘Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association’ was more than filmmaking—it was a chance to honor the legends and the legacy of the ABA while they were still... Read More...

Director Luke Greenfield and Banks Pierce on the set of Playdate.

Luke Greenfield on Filming Playdate with No Prep and a Rushed Schedule

Filmmaker Luke Greenfield opened up about directing 'Playdate', an absurd action-packed adventure starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson. “We are the little movie that could,” says Greenfield. “We were so c... Read More...

‘Hedda’ Production Designer Cara Brower on Building a House of Secrets

Production Designer Cara Brower discusses location scouting, collaborating with Nia DaCosta, and crafting the moody, mid-century interiors in "Hedda".

Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds attend the Amazon MGM Studios "John Candy: I Like Me" TIFF Premiere at Roy Thompson Hall in a vintage Chrysler LeBaron inspired by one of John Candy’s most beloved comedy classics – Planes, Trains and Automobiles, on Sept. 4, 2025 in Toronto.

‘John Candy: I Like Me’— Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks Reveal Editing Challenges

Director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds discussed some of the challenges that came in shaping 'John Candy: I Like Me' during the edit. Hours before 'John Candy: I Like Me' premiered at the Roy Thoms... Read More...

Aldis Hodge Talks ‘Cross’, Producing, and Performing with Purpose

Aldis Hodge spoke with Awards Focus to reflect on the scene in “Cross” that challenged him most and why audience engagement drives his work.

Iliza Shlesinger in ILIZA SHLESINGER: A DIFFERENT ANIMAL.

Iliza Schlesinger on ‘A Different Animal’ and Shaping Comedy Special

Iliza Schlesinger changed streaming services for her new comedy special, 'Iliza Schlesinger: A Different Animal,' but everything else remains the same. Schlesinger's comedy special is one of several specials e... Read More...

‘Holland’ Movie Review

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Holland" starring Nicole Kidman in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza in My Old Ass.

My Old Ass: Megan Park, Maisy Stella talk Comedy

Writer-director Megan Park and actress Maisy Stella discussed the Sundance-premiering comedy My Old Ass, now streaming on Prime Video. After Park's feature directorial debut, The Fallout, premiered during t... Read More...

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

Bobby Farrelly on Balancing Car Chases, Comedy, and First Love in ‘Driver’s Ed’

‘Kevin’: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy on Turning a Breakup Into Animated Comedy

Greg Whiteley on Finding the Humanity Behind ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2

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

‘Kevin’: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy on Turning a Breakup Into Animated Comedy

Christa Miller on ‘Shrinking,’ Rediscovering Her Passion, and Playing Liz

Tom Howe Breaks Down His Approach to ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

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

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

Unforgettable Awards Reveal 2026 Honorees Celebrating AAPI Excellence Across Film and Television

Film Review: ‘Send Help’

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

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

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

Film Review: ‘The Drama’ Finds Uneasy Truths Inside a Twisted Love Story

Film Review: ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Is a Wild, Blood-Soaked Crowd Pleaser

Film Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Reaches for Big Ideas but Struggles to Deliver the Emotion

Film Review: ‘Send Help’

‘Kevin’: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy on Turning a Breakup Into Animated Comedy

Tyler Strickland on Scoring ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and Finding Its Emotional Core

Kenan Kamwana Holley on Giving the ABA Its Just Due in ‘Soul Power’

Luke Greenfield on Filming Playdate with No Prep and a Rushed Schedule

‘Hedda’ Production Designer Cara Brower on Building a House of Secrets

‘John Candy: I Like Me’— Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks Reveal Editing Challenges

Aldis Hodge Talks ‘Cross’, Producing, and Performing with Purpose

Iliza Schlesinger on ‘A Different Animal’ and Shaping Comedy Special

‘Holland’ Movie Review

My Old Ass: Megan Park, Maisy Stella talk Comedy

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