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Riz Ahmed Interview - Hamlet

I sat down to interview Riz Ahmed to discuss his starring role in the upcoming film Hamlet, which Vertical acquired after it played at TIFF, Telluride…

Apr 7 • The Industry

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Danny DeVito - Jersey Films 2nd Avenue Interview

I sat down with Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito, and Jake DeVito at SXSW to interview them for their new film, Drag, from their production company, Jersey…

Mar 19 • The Industry

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Kate Hudson Interview - Oscar-Nominated Best Actress - Song Sung Blue

I sat down to interview Kate Hudson for her Oscar-nominated Best Actress performance in Song Sung Blue.

Feb 23 • The Industry

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Moby Interview - From David Lynch to Sundance

I sat down with 6-time Grammy-nominated Moby at Sundance for an interview about his new production company, Little Walnut.

Jan 26 • The Industry

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Mark Ruffalo Interview — Oscar-Shortlisted All That's Left of You

I sat down to interview Mark Ruffalo to discuss a new film he EPs, Jordan’s official Oscar submission, All That’s Left of You.

Jan 16 • The Industry

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Joel Edgerton Interview - IFC's The Plague

I sat down for an interview with Joel Edgerton, the star of IFC’s The Plague (premiere: Cannes Un Certain Regard), as well as the film’s director…

Dec 23, 2025 • The Industry

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Interview with Charlie Kaufman & Eva H.D.

I sat down to interview Charlie Kaufman, who’s written:

Nov 12, 2025 • The Industry

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Brian Cox (Bourne Trilogy, Succession) Interview

I sat down for an interview with Emmy and Golden Globe winner Brian Cox for his directorial debut, Glenrothan, which premiered at TIFF.

Sep 16, 2025 • The Industry

Film

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Jun 1 • The Industry

To Catch a Robert Pattinson

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May 28 • The Industry

We Are Obsessed

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May 27 • The Industry

Cannes Coward, Warner Winner

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May 22 • The Industry

Mubi picks up worldwide rights to Sundance U.S.

May 7 • The Industry

Before I Was Wise

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May 6 • The Industry

Paramount’s Legs, Universal’s Lies

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May 5 • The Industry

The Scientific & Technical Awards

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Apr 29 • The Industry

TV

BEEF is “Hands Down, The Best TV Show of the Year” | An Inside Look at Lee Sung Jin’s Vision, the Iconic Score from Finneas O’Connell, and…

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May 29 • The Industry

Apple’s Troubles, Warner Bros.’ Rattles

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May 20 • The Industry

Paramount’s Legs, Universal’s Lies

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May 5 • The Industry

Gotham TV Awards Nominees 2026

Netflix came out on top of the Third Annual Gotham Television Awards, the first awards event for the TV season.

Apr 29 • The Industry

New Film, Old Tricks

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Apr 21 • The Industry

Diary of a Teenage Fern

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Apr 20 • The Industry

Paramount’s Promise, Netflix’s Profit

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Apr 16 • The Industry

Awards

Gotham TV Awards Winners 2026

The Industry was invited to attend The Gotham TV Awards.

Jun 2 • The Industry

BEEF is “Hands Down, The Best TV Show of the Year” | An Inside Look at Lee Sung Jin’s Vision, the Iconic Score from Finneas O’Connell, and…

Daily Film & TV News Direct to You.

May 29 • The Industry

The Scientific & Technical Awards

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Apr 29 • The Industry

Oscar Winners 2026

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Mar 16 • The Industry

Train Dreams Used 99% Natural Light to Make Nature Its Own Character | Best Cinematography Winner - Indie Spirits, Critics Choice, LAFCA

“The most beautifully shot film of the year.”

Feb 27 • The Industry

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Feb 26 • The Industry

THE SINGERS | “The Best Live Action Short of the Year” - Watch Now on Netflix

Feb 25 • The Industry

Kate Hudson's Rebirth

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Feb 23 • The Industry

Actors Spotlight

Zsa Zsa Zemeckis, Paul Sparks

The second season of Prime Video’s new hit YA series adaptation Off Campus, announces that Mika Abdalla’s (Snack Shack) and Stephen Kalyn (Transplant…

May 29 • The Industry

Dev Patel. Amita Rao. Jason Alexander.

A24’s The Peasant, written, directed, and starring Dev Patel, has wrapped first production in India.

May 22 • The Industry

Amazon Castings

Michael Chiklis (The Shield) joins the cast of Amazon MGM’s culinary thriller Tyrant. No info on his role.

May 20 • The Industry

Laura Linney. Rob Delaney. Fernanda Torres.

Laura Linney (The Truman Show) joins the cast of HBO’s DC series Lanterns. No info on her role, but the show will follow new recruit John Stewart (Aaron…

May 19 • The Industry

Dacre Montgomery. Isabella Rossellini.

Former gangster, now actor, Richie Stephens (Mayor of Kingstown) joins the cast of Paramount+ Tulsa King season 4.

May 15 • The Industry

Indie Filmmaker Spotlight

AF México acquires the remake rights to Follemente (2025, Trailer), one of the highest-grossing Italian films of 2025, with more than $21M.

May 28 • The Industry

Welcome Space Brothers, Poster

May 18 • The Industry

The Muppets are going to Russia.

May 18 • The Industry

Michelle Yeoh, Black Ops

Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) to EP Thai film Nak Muay, a Muay Thai action drama directed by Tinge Krishnan (Dir: Netflix’s Been So…

May 15 • The Industry

Apple, International

Morgan Wandell, the former Head of International Content Development of Apple TV, launches his own production company, Kismet.

May 14 • The Industry

Workshops

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John August Scriptnotes Event - How to Build a Screenwriting Career

In this event with John August, you’ll learn his guiding principles for building a screenwriting career. From breaking into the industry, to the craft…

Apr 29 • The Industry

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Replay: Apple's F1 Virtual Live Panel

The Industry hosted an FYC awards panel with the Oscar-nominated team from Apple’s F1.

Feb 12 • The Industry

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Sinners Virtual Live Panel

The Industry hosted an FYC awards panel with the Oscar-winning team from Sinners.

Jan 14 • The Industry

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Tim Blake Nelson's Superhero - Exclusive Book Launch

In collaboration with Tim Blake Nelson, The Industry hosted a virtual live event to launch his new novel, Superhero!

Dec 3, 2025 • The Industry

Exclusive Book Launch: Tim Blake Nelson's Superhero!

Nov 28, 2025 • The Industry

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How to Start a Production Company with an A-List Actor

For this workshop on How to Start a Production Company with an A-List Actor, we’re talking to the President of Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell’s production…

Nov 13, 2025 • The Industry

FINAL CALL - Workshop: How to Start a Production Company with an A-List Actor

In the workshop, he’ll map out the strategies he used to navigate being an assistant (he told me today that he still considers himself one of the top…

Nov 11, 2025 • The Industry

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State of the Artist Panel with Tim Blake Nelson

A few weeks ago, we hosted the Woodstock Film Festival’s State of the Artist Panel.

Nov 10, 2025 • The Industry

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Ellie Sachs Interview - Director of Tribeca's Lucy Schulman

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Tuner Starring Leo Woodhall and Dustin Hoffman - Director Interview

Tuner is the evocative and provocative narrative feature debut of Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher (Navalny).

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Lionsgate’s Power Ballad: John Carney on Fame, Failure, and Music

Lionsgate’s Power Ballad is a tremendous film because it taps into the fickleness of fame and the bitterness of a dream deferred.

Jun 3 • The Industry

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Sydney Sweeney’s Trap, Zack Snyder's Escape

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Gotham TV Awards Winners 2026

The Industry was invited to attend The Gotham TV Awards.

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Jun 1 • The Industry

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