Nathan Fielder Brings Real Empathy to the Prank
Influencers: Nathan Fielder tapped into documentary traditions and brought a humanity to “Nathan for You” that pushed prank comedy somewhere truly exciting.
Television
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Trailer: Iconic Slasher Movie Becomes an Amazon TV Series
Based on Lois Duncan’s 1973 novel, Amazon Prime will host an episodic treatment of the iconic 1997 horror film.
Secret Base Has Reinvented the Sports Docuseries for the Internet Age
Influencers: There’s not much on the internet that looks like “Dorktown,” a delightfully unorthodox deep dive into sports history. That’s just how its creators like it.
‘Star Wars: Visions’: How the Anime Anthology Expands the Franchise by Returning to its Japanese Roots
The two standouts are “The Duel,” a Kurosawa homage about a wandering samurai, and “The Ninth Jedi,” about the return of the Jedi Knights and a very special lightsaber.
‘Peacemaker’: James Gunn ‘Excited’ to Tackle Soundtrack and Already Sees More Seasons Ahead
“Peacemaker is almost every guy I grew up with in Missouri,” Gunn said during the TCA panel for HBO Max’s upcoming series.
‘Station Eleven’: The HBO Max Show Made a Fictional Pandemic Before and During a Real One
Directed by Jeremy Podeswa and Hiro Murai, the adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel’s novel finished filming two episodes before the show’s premise became eerily prescient.
‘Succession’ Team on What Motivates the Roy Family’s War: Money, Power, and, Yes, Love
It’s about to get Shakespearean up in here.
Marquis Daisy Fostered the Diverse Perspectives of ‘30 for 30’
Influencers: The director and producer behind “Rand University,” “Baltimore Boys,” and more has grown — and grown with — ESPN’s flagship series.
‘The Wire’ Creator Refuses to Shoot Texas-Set HBO Series in Texas Over Abortion Ban Law
“I can’t and won’t ask female cast/crew to forgo civil liberties to film there,” Simon said.”
Lois Vossen Empowers Filmmakers to Face the Future with Essential Stories
Influencers: The driving force behind PBS’ iconic “Independent Lens” docu-series is the biggest champion for complicated, necessary films.
Cary Fukunaga: Working on ‘True Detective’ Became ‘Disheartening’ as Nic Pizzolatto Got More Power
Cary Fukunaga thinks Nic Pizzolatto “needs to be edited down.”
Emmys Producer Speaks Out Against Seth Rogen’s ‘Frustrating’ Covid Jokes, ‘Disrespectful’ Scott Frank
Seth Rogen went off script to grill the Emmys for lackluster coronavirus safety protocals.
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Amazon Launches Channels Service in India, Will Continue Acquiring Premium Films
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Coldplay, BTS Prioritize Love in New Song ‘My Universe’
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Barry Diller’s IAC Pursuing $2.5B Deal For Meredith Corp., Publisher Of Magazines Like People, Better Homes & Gardens – Report
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Law & Order: Organized Crime Premiere Recap: Against the Ropes — Grade It!
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A UK Ban on Gambling Jersey Ads Could Threaten $80 Million of Deals