Exclusive: The Murtha Skouras Agency, representing top below-the-line talent, has elevated longtime agents Hillary Cook and Karen Berch to Partner, founding partners Ann Murtha and Spyros Skouras announced on Friday.
Created in 2016 following the mergers of The Murtha Agency and The Skouras Agency, The Murtha Skouras Agency has had Cook and Berch serving in the film and television arm ever since.
“Hillary and Karen, longtime agents of The Murtha Skouras Agency, have been indispensable, passionate members of our team. Both possess a wealth of knowledge, experience and a deep commitment to promoting and celebrating the art of film,” Murtha and Skouras said in a joint statement. “They are also known for their honesty, integrity, unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, commitment to excellence, and professionalism. With these promotions, we are delighted to recognize their accomplishments – and future achievements.”
Recently, Cook and Berch saw client Arthur Max receive his fourth Oscar nomination...
Created in 2016 following the mergers of The Murtha Agency and The Skouras Agency, The Murtha Skouras Agency has had Cook and Berch serving in the film and television arm ever since.
“Hillary and Karen, longtime agents of The Murtha Skouras Agency, have been indispensable, passionate members of our team. Both possess a wealth of knowledge, experience and a deep commitment to promoting and celebrating the art of film,” Murtha and Skouras said in a joint statement. “They are also known for their honesty, integrity, unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, commitment to excellence, and professionalism. With these promotions, we are delighted to recognize their accomplishments – and future achievements.”
Recently, Cook and Berch saw client Arthur Max receive his fourth Oscar nomination...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
With the 96th Academy Awards now only a month away, each weekend brings a new award show that reveals a new look at the shape of the Oscar race. Tonight, the auteurs behind some of 2023’s biggest films gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to celebrate the craft of filmmaking at the Directors Guild of America Awards.
Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Alexander Payne were nominated for the night’s top prize, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film, with Oscar frontrunner Nolan walking away with the coveted trophy. Celine Song, Cord Jefferson, A.V. Rockwell, Manuela Martelli, and Noora Niasari competed for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film, which ultimately went to Song.
The show celebrated some of the best directors working in television, with awards in a variety of categories ranging from TV dramas and sitcoms to commercials and reality TV.
Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Alexander Payne were nominated for the night’s top prize, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film, with Oscar frontrunner Nolan walking away with the coveted trophy. Celine Song, Cord Jefferson, A.V. Rockwell, Manuela Martelli, and Noora Niasari competed for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film, which ultimately went to Song.
The show celebrated some of the best directors working in television, with awards in a variety of categories ranging from TV dramas and sitcoms to commercials and reality TV.
- 2/11/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Christopher Nolan has won the feature-film prize from the Directors Guild of America for “Oppenheimer,” reinforcing his film’s status as the heavy favorite this awards season. The honor went to Nolan at the end of the 76th annual DGA Awards, which took place on Saturday night in Beverly Hills.
In the other film categories, Celine Song won the award for first-time directing for her gentle drama “Past Lives” and Mstyslav Chernov won the documentary award for “20 Days in Mariupol,” his on-the-ground report from the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Peter Hoar won the drama-series award for “The Last of Us,” in a category in which the other four nominees were all from different episodes of “Succession.”
The award for Comedy Series directing went to Christopher Storer for the “Fishes” episode of “The Bear.” Sarah Adina Smith won the award for TV movie or limited series for...
In the other film categories, Celine Song won the award for first-time directing for her gentle drama “Past Lives” and Mstyslav Chernov won the documentary award for “20 Days in Mariupol,” his on-the-ground report from the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Peter Hoar won the drama-series award for “The Last of Us,” in a category in which the other four nominees were all from different episodes of “Succession.”
The award for Comedy Series directing went to Christopher Storer for the “Fishes” episode of “The Bear.” Sarah Adina Smith won the award for TV movie or limited series for...
- 2/11/2024
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
“Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan, Christopher Storer of FX’s “The Bear” and Peter Hoar of HBO’s “The Last of Us” were the top winners Saturday night at the Directors Guild of America’s 76th annual DGA Awards.
The DGA win seals Nolan’s frontrunner position to land the director Oscar at the March 10 Academy Awards. Celine Song took home the DGA medallion for first-time director for her much-praised A24 drama “Past Lives.” “Guys, this is so amazing,” Song told the crowd.
Judd Apatow hosted the three-hour ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The multi-hyphenate opened his monologue with a zinger rooted in the DGA’s image as being friendly with the studio CEOs and its history of never mounting a significant strike against Hollywood’s major studios. Apatow joked that his agents told him to hold out for more money for his fifth time as host of the DGA ceremony.
The DGA win seals Nolan’s frontrunner position to land the director Oscar at the March 10 Academy Awards. Celine Song took home the DGA medallion for first-time director for her much-praised A24 drama “Past Lives.” “Guys, this is so amazing,” Song told the crowd.
Judd Apatow hosted the three-hour ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The multi-hyphenate opened his monologue with a zinger rooted in the DGA’s image as being friendly with the studio CEOs and its history of never mounting a significant strike against Hollywood’s major studios. Apatow joked that his agents told him to hold out for more money for his fifth time as host of the DGA ceremony.
- 2/11/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The 76th Directors Guild of America Awards took place on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. Pt with Judd Apatow hosting the in-person, non-televised ceremony. These kudos honored the best helmers of the year in movies and television, as voted on by more than 18,000 members of the directing guild. Scroll down for the 2024 DGA Awards winners list in three film and eight TV categories.
As always, the all-important feature film category is one of the most telling bellwethers for the eventual Best Director Oscar. The guild and the academy have only disagreed for Best Director eight times over the past seven decades, with the last three years lining up perfectly for Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (2022’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Jane Campion (2021’s “The Power of the Dog”) and Chloé Zhao (2020’s “Nomadland”).
This year, just three of the DGA’s nominees also reaped directing Oscar bids: Yorgos Lanthimos...
As always, the all-important feature film category is one of the most telling bellwethers for the eventual Best Director Oscar. The guild and the academy have only disagreed for Best Director eight times over the past seven decades, with the last three years lining up perfectly for Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (2022’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Jane Campion (2021’s “The Power of the Dog”) and Chloé Zhao (2020’s “Nomadland”).
This year, just three of the DGA’s nominees also reaped directing Oscar bids: Yorgos Lanthimos...
- 2/11/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Halle Berry Goes Down With The Mothership
It didn’t set off nearly the online uproar as did Warner Bros.’ decision to dynamite its $70 million Coyote vs. Acme action-animation hybrid, but another high-profile movie was recently, much more quietly, dumped. Netflix has grounded The Mothership, a Halle Berry sci-fi thriller directed by Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies co-writer Matt Charman. The $40 million project started filming during the pandemic in 2021 and ran into one snafu after another — scheduling conflicts, reshoots, strikes and, most recently, continuity issues brought on by growth spurts among some of the children in its cast. During a Jan. 31 news conference, Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria cited “lots of production issues and story issues” for shelving the movie and insisted that “everybody just felt like it was the right thing to just not do it.” A source tells THR, however, that there may have been another reason Mothership got axed: Its biggest champion,...
It didn’t set off nearly the online uproar as did Warner Bros.’ decision to dynamite its $70 million Coyote vs. Acme action-animation hybrid, but another high-profile movie was recently, much more quietly, dumped. Netflix has grounded The Mothership, a Halle Berry sci-fi thriller directed by Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies co-writer Matt Charman. The $40 million project started filming during the pandemic in 2021 and ran into one snafu after another — scheduling conflicts, reshoots, strikes and, most recently, continuity issues brought on by growth spurts among some of the children in its cast. During a Jan. 31 news conference, Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria cited “lots of production issues and story issues” for shelving the movie and insisted that “everybody just felt like it was the right thing to just not do it.” A source tells THR, however, that there may have been another reason Mothership got axed: Its biggest champion,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The comedy-drama series ‘Succession’ is getting in the groove. The series which boasted most nominations with 27 nods, won its third award at the currently ongoing 75th edition of Primetime Emmy Awards. Mark Mylod won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for his work on the true crime series.
His fellow nominees included Benjamin Caron for ‘Andor’, Dearbhla Walsh for ‘Bad Sisters’, Peter Hoar for ‘The Last of Us’ and Andrij Parekh for ‘Succession’.
The official handle of Television Academy took to their official handle on X, and wrote: “Mark Mylod wins the #Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for @Succession ( @HBO / @streamonmax )! #Emmys #75thEmmys.”
‘Succession’ follows the story of the Roy family, the owners of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo, and their fight for control of the company amidst uncertainty about the health of the family’s patriarch.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards...
His fellow nominees included Benjamin Caron for ‘Andor’, Dearbhla Walsh for ‘Bad Sisters’, Peter Hoar for ‘The Last of Us’ and Andrij Parekh for ‘Succession’.
The official handle of Television Academy took to their official handle on X, and wrote: “Mark Mylod wins the #Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for @Succession ( @HBO / @streamonmax )! #Emmys #75thEmmys.”
‘Succession’ follows the story of the Roy family, the owners of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo, and their fight for control of the company amidst uncertainty about the health of the family’s patriarch.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards...
- 1/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The 75th Primetime Emmys offer the biggest night in television, as the stars and creators of entertainment on the small screen gather to celebrate each other. Anthony Anderson hosted the 2024 Emmys broadcast, which honored the finest in drama and comedy on television, as well as some love for limited series, variety shows, and even reality television.
"Succession" came away as the big winner with the trophy for Drama Series, as well as a couple of major acting awards for Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook. On the comedy side, "The Bear" won the top Comedy Series prize, while stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach all won acting awards too. Finally, in the limited series category, "Beef" walked away with the major award for Limited Series, with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong taking home acting awards. Plus, the directors and writers for all of those shows took home trophies too.
"Succession" came away as the big winner with the trophy for Drama Series, as well as a couple of major acting awards for Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook. On the comedy side, "The Bear" won the top Comedy Series prize, while stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach all won acting awards too. Finally, in the limited series category, "Beef" walked away with the major award for Limited Series, with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong taking home acting awards. Plus, the directors and writers for all of those shows took home trophies too.
- 1/16/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Because the Primetime Emmys and the DGA Awards are operating on two different schedules, nominations often have little overlap. However, with the Director Guild of America (DGA) coincidentally releasing the TV nominations for its DGA Awards the same week as the postponed 75th Primetime Emmys, it’s become even more noticeable the ways in which the two awards bodies aligned and differed on shows from 2023.
For instance, DGA Awards favorite “Succession” once again dominates the Drama Series category, receiving four nominations (one less than the last time the show was eligible). While the guild was on the same page about honoring directors Andrij Parekh and Mark Mylod (a past winner) for their work on the fourth and final season of the HBO awards juggernaut, DGA voters opted to recognize Becky Martin and duo Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman for their “Succession” Season 4 episodes over Lorene Scafaria, the show’s...
For instance, DGA Awards favorite “Succession” once again dominates the Drama Series category, receiving four nominations (one less than the last time the show was eligible). While the guild was on the same page about honoring directors Andrij Parekh and Mark Mylod (a past winner) for their work on the fourth and final season of the HBO awards juggernaut, DGA voters opted to recognize Becky Martin and duo Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman for their “Succession” Season 4 episodes over Lorene Scafaria, the show’s...
- 1/9/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The Directors Guild of America announced the nominees for television, commercials and documentary for its 76th annual DGA Awards today, a list headed by three-time winner Bill Hader and installments of the third and final season of HBO’s “Succession,” which claimed four of the five Drama Series nomination slots – the fifth going to an episode of fellow HBO hour “The Last of Us.”
The Comedy Series nomination lineup features the directors of a pair of episodes of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” along with two installments of FX’s “The Bear” (including a repeat nomination for showrunner Christopher Storer – the acclaimed “Fishes” edition from Season 2 of the series – and a first for comedian and actor Ramy Youssef).
SEEBill Hader will set multiple SAG Award records with win for ‘Barry’
The Apple TV+ limited series “Lessons in Chemistry” also scored multiple bids in the Movies For Television/Limited Series category with three.
The Comedy Series nomination lineup features the directors of a pair of episodes of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” along with two installments of FX’s “The Bear” (including a repeat nomination for showrunner Christopher Storer – the acclaimed “Fishes” edition from Season 2 of the series – and a first for comedian and actor Ramy Youssef).
SEEBill Hader will set multiple SAG Award records with win for ‘Barry’
The Apple TV+ limited series “Lessons in Chemistry” also scored multiple bids in the Movies For Television/Limited Series category with three.
- 1/9/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
“Succession,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “The Bear,” “Ted Lasso” and “American Born Chinese” are among the frontrunners as the Directors Guild of America has announced the 2024 nominees in television categories, including Dramatic Series; Comedy Series; Movies for Television and Limited Series; Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming; Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials; Reality Program, as well as for children’s programs, commercials and documentary.
“Succession” led all series with four nominations, dominating the drama category with all but one entry. “Ted Lasso” and “The Bear” each took two comedy slots, while “Lessons in Chemistry” grabbed three of the five TV movie/limited nominations.
This year’s DGA Awards take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Here are this year’s nominees
Dramatic Series
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2023 are (in alphabetical order):
Peter Hoar — The Last of Us, “Long,...
“Succession” led all series with four nominations, dominating the drama category with all but one entry. “Ted Lasso” and “The Bear” each took two comedy slots, while “Lessons in Chemistry” grabbed three of the five TV movie/limited nominations.
This year’s DGA Awards take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Here are this year’s nominees
Dramatic Series
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2023 are (in alphabetical order):
Peter Hoar — The Last of Us, “Long,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The 2024 Directors Guild of America Award’s TV nominations were unveiled today, January 9, with “Succession” leading the Dramatic Series category with a whopping four nominations.
The only other series nominated in the “Succession”-dominated category was the “Long, Long Time” episode of “The Last of Us.” Other series nominated in different categories include “Barry,” “Ted Lasso,” and “The Bear,” with the Ramy Youssef-directed episode “Honeydew” especially recognized.
Shawn Levy’s limited series “All the Light We Cannot See” and Nzingha Stewart’s installment of “Daisy Jones and the Six” are additionally nominated.
See the full list of 2024 DGA Award nominations below.
Dramatic Series
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2023 are (in alphabetical order):
Peter Hoar
The Last of Us, “Long, Long Time”
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Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat
Becky Martin
Succession,...
The only other series nominated in the “Succession”-dominated category was the “Long, Long Time” episode of “The Last of Us.” Other series nominated in different categories include “Barry,” “Ted Lasso,” and “The Bear,” with the Ramy Youssef-directed episode “Honeydew” especially recognized.
Shawn Levy’s limited series “All the Light We Cannot See” and Nzingha Stewart’s installment of “Daisy Jones and the Six” are additionally nominated.
See the full list of 2024 DGA Award nominations below.
Dramatic Series
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2023 are (in alphabetical order):
Peter Hoar
The Last of Us, “Long, Long Time”
(HBO | Max)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat
Becky Martin
Succession,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Directors Guild of America has unveiled the television and documentary nominations for its 76th annual DGA Awards, which will be handed out next month. See the full list below.
The helmers vying for Dramatic Series are Peter Hoar (The Last of Us) and several for different episodes of Succession: Becky Martin, Mark Mylod, Andrij Parekh and Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman. Up for Comedy Series are Erica Dunton (Ted Lasso), Bill Hader (Barry), Declan Lowney (Ted Lasso), Christopher Storer (The Bear) and Ramy Youssef (The Bear).
The DGA’s film nominees will be revealed Wednesday, and the guild’s trophies will be handed out on Saturday, February 10, at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are the television, documentary and commercials nominees for the 2024 DGA Awards:
Dramatic Series
Peter Hoar
The Last Of Us, “Long, Long Time”
(HBO | Max)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat
Becky Martin
Succession,...
The helmers vying for Dramatic Series are Peter Hoar (The Last of Us) and several for different episodes of Succession: Becky Martin, Mark Mylod, Andrij Parekh and Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman. Up for Comedy Series are Erica Dunton (Ted Lasso), Bill Hader (Barry), Declan Lowney (Ted Lasso), Christopher Storer (The Bear) and Ramy Youssef (The Bear).
The DGA’s film nominees will be revealed Wednesday, and the guild’s trophies will be handed out on Saturday, February 10, at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are the television, documentary and commercials nominees for the 2024 DGA Awards:
Dramatic Series
Peter Hoar
The Last Of Us, “Long, Long Time”
(HBO | Max)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat
Becky Martin
Succession,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced its nominees for the 2024 DGA Awards in the television and commercial categories, as well as the documentary nominees.
HBO’s Succession led the TV nominations, taking four spots in the drama series category, with The Last of Us also receiving a nod. In the comedy category, Ted Lasso and The Bear each got two nominations and Barry was nominated once. In the limited series space, Lessons in Chemistry got three nods, with All The Light We Cannot See and Daisy Jones & The Six rounding out the category.
Last year, Succession also swept the drama race, earning all five slots in the dramatic series category.
In the documentary category, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, Beyond Utopia, Kokomo City, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie and 20 Days in Mariupol received nominations.
Real Time With Bill Maher, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live,...
HBO’s Succession led the TV nominations, taking four spots in the drama series category, with The Last of Us also receiving a nod. In the comedy category, Ted Lasso and The Bear each got two nominations and Barry was nominated once. In the limited series space, Lessons in Chemistry got three nods, with All The Light We Cannot See and Daisy Jones & The Six rounding out the category.
Last year, Succession also swept the drama race, earning all five slots in the dramatic series category.
In the documentary category, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, Beyond Utopia, Kokomo City, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie and 20 Days in Mariupol received nominations.
Real Time With Bill Maher, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a not-so-distant future where AI’s omnipresence rivals the air we breathe, director Sophie Barthes paints a thought-provoking canvas in The Pod Generation. Set in a world where technology has woven itself intricately into the fabric of life, the film spirals through the lives of Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a couple torn between the allure of technology and the grip of tradition. This sci-fi flick promises a mind-bending ride but ends up feeling like a futuristic roller coaster that forgot to pick up enough speed.
The Pod Generation offers a cinematic glimpse into a world overshadowed by technological advancement. With a backdrop reminiscent of Black Mirror and the theme of pregnancy and motherhood in The Handmaid’s Tale, the movie sets the stage for a dystopian drama that sends shivers down your spine while whispering eerie truths about our society’s trajectory. AI is boss, making our...
The Pod Generation offers a cinematic glimpse into a world overshadowed by technological advancement. With a backdrop reminiscent of Black Mirror and the theme of pregnancy and motherhood in The Handmaid’s Tale, the movie sets the stage for a dystopian drama that sends shivers down your spine while whispering eerie truths about our society’s trajectory. AI is boss, making our...
- 8/31/2023
- by Anjena Pillai
- Film Fugitives
This story about “Succession” first appeared in the Down to the Wire: Drama and Limited Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
Well, “Succession” picked the right time to end its four-year run on HBO. As final Emmy voting draws nigh, Hollywood is rife with drama and backbiting, raucous picket lines and dark rumors of back-channel negotiations. Rich CEOs trade insults with writers and actors as an entire industry wonders when and if it can get back to work. In that climate, the entertainment industry itself is generating juicy headlines at a pace to rival anything the Roy family managed to manufacture during their illustrious if imaginary tenure on the Emmy juggernaut “Succession,” which leads all programs this year with 27 nominations.
Given the hubris, spite and chaos that has consumed the industry, do we even need creator Jesse Armstrong’s indelible fictional characters providing riveting but uncomfortable entertainment? Sure we do.
Well, “Succession” picked the right time to end its four-year run on HBO. As final Emmy voting draws nigh, Hollywood is rife with drama and backbiting, raucous picket lines and dark rumors of back-channel negotiations. Rich CEOs trade insults with writers and actors as an entire industry wonders when and if it can get back to work. In that climate, the entertainment industry itself is generating juicy headlines at a pace to rival anything the Roy family managed to manufacture during their illustrious if imaginary tenure on the Emmy juggernaut “Succession,” which leads all programs this year with 27 nominations.
Given the hubris, spite and chaos that has consumed the industry, do we even need creator Jesse Armstrong’s indelible fictional characters providing riveting but uncomfortable entertainment? Sure we do.
- 8/18/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
When “Succession” director Andrij Parekh heard what show creator Jesse Armstrong had planned for the final season’s eighth episode, “America Decides,” he admitted to being “terrified” due to the logistics involved in creating a full-blown presidential election. For the show’s acclaimed production designer, Stephen H. Carter, the “fear was that we wouldn’t be able to pull off the scale of that in a single episode.”
Carter – a four-time Emmy nominee who was once again nominated for “Succession” this year thanks to “America Decides” – reveals to Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview that the research process that went into creating the Atn newsroom started maybe a month before the crew even had a finished script. “It was looking pretty challenging,” he says. “We pitched a control room connected to a studio set, with some hallways in between, you know, things like that. But none of them had...
Carter – a four-time Emmy nominee who was once again nominated for “Succession” this year thanks to “America Decides” – reveals to Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview that the research process that went into creating the Atn newsroom started maybe a month before the crew even had a finished script. “It was looking pretty challenging,” he says. “We pitched a control room connected to a studio set, with some hallways in between, you know, things like that. But none of them had...
- 8/9/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Weekly Commentary: Official commentary coming soon.
The final Emmy voting rounds open on Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. Pt and close on Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. Pst.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Creative Arts predictions in all categories.
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Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Weekly Commentary: Official commentary coming soon.
The final Emmy voting rounds open on Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. Pt and close on Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. Pst.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Creative Arts predictions in all categories.
2022 category...
- 8/3/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Nicholas Braun is entering the “Succession” episode “America Decides” as his 2023 Emmy Award submission for Best Drama Supporting Actor. “America Decides” aired on May 14, 2023, and is the eighth episode of the HBO drama’s fourth and final season.
“America Decides” takes place on the night of the United States Presidential Election where uncertainty over the voting results throws the Roy children into disarray over their own decidedly self-serving alliances. Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) tries to manage an increasingly chaotic newsroom, while Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) spar over the consequences of the result for themselves, the company and the country. Armstrong has cited the real-life 1960, 2000 and 2016 U.S. elections as inspirations for “America Decides.” The episode was written by series creator Jesse Armstrong and directed by Andrij Parekh.
SEEHow far ahead is ‘Succession’ in the Emmy race for Best Drama Series?...
“America Decides” takes place on the night of the United States Presidential Election where uncertainty over the voting results throws the Roy children into disarray over their own decidedly self-serving alliances. Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) tries to manage an increasingly chaotic newsroom, while Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) spar over the consequences of the result for themselves, the company and the country. Armstrong has cited the real-life 1960, 2000 and 2016 U.S. elections as inspirations for “America Decides.” The episode was written by series creator Jesse Armstrong and directed by Andrij Parekh.
SEEHow far ahead is ‘Succession’ in the Emmy race for Best Drama Series?...
- 7/24/2023
- by Ray Richmond and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Succession has made Emmy history with its final season.
Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, marking the first time ever that the Lead Actor category has seen three actors from the same series simultaneously receive a nod.
Succession raked in an impressive 27 nods for its fourth and final season on Wednesday morning when nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were announced by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma. The series received 14 acting nominations, as well as Outstanding Drama Series.
Creator Jesse Armstrong was also recognized for writing “Connor’s Wedding,” and Mark Mylod, Lorene Scafaria, and Andrij Parekh all received nominations for directing.
Succession already has 13 Emmys including Best Drama Series wins for its Season 2 and Season 3, the latter of which premiered in 2021. Both Cox and Strong have already competed in this category twice. Strong...
Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, marking the first time ever that the Lead Actor category has seen three actors from the same series simultaneously receive a nod.
Succession raked in an impressive 27 nods for its fourth and final season on Wednesday morning when nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were announced by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma. The series received 14 acting nominations, as well as Outstanding Drama Series.
Creator Jesse Armstrong was also recognized for writing “Connor’s Wedding,” and Mark Mylod, Lorene Scafaria, and Andrij Parekh all received nominations for directing.
Succession already has 13 Emmys including Best Drama Series wins for its Season 2 and Season 3, the latter of which premiered in 2021. Both Cox and Strong have already competed in this category twice. Strong...
- 7/12/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expanding its membership.
According to a press release, the organization that hands out Oscars each year at the Academy Awards has extended invitations to join the Academy to 398 artists and executives who have made notable contributions to the motion picture industry.
“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang in a joint statement.
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There are some big names and familiar faces among the invitees, including musicians Taylor Swift and David Byrne, and numerous actors, ranging from Selma Blair to Keke Palmer to “Elvis” Oscar nominee Austin Butler.
According to a press release, the organization that hands out Oscars each year at the Academy Awards has extended invitations to join the Academy to 398 artists and executives who have made notable contributions to the motion picture industry.
“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang in a joint statement.
Read More: The Academy Announces 2024 Oscars Date As Well As Submission Deadline
There are some big names and familiar faces among the invitees, including musicians Taylor Swift and David Byrne, and numerous actors, ranging from Selma Blair to Keke Palmer to “Elvis” Oscar nominee Austin Butler.
- 6/28/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Oscar winners Ke Huy Quan, Daniel Kwan, and Daniel Scheinert, recent acting nominees Austin Butler, Paul Mescal, and Stephanie Hsu, and bold-face names for the extremely online like Taylor Swift, Abel Tesfaye (a.k.a. The Weeknd), and Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav were among the 398 people announced as new members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday.
“The academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” said academy CEO Bill Kramer and academy president Janet Yang in a joint statement.
This year’s class of new members is heavy on 2022 breakouts, like the aforementioned Kwan and Scheinert – invitees in both the directors’ brand and the producers’ branch. In keeping with academy practice,...
“The academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” said academy CEO Bill Kramer and academy president Janet Yang in a joint statement.
This year’s class of new members is heavy on 2022 breakouts, like the aforementioned Kwan and Scheinert – invitees in both the directors’ brand and the producers’ branch. In keeping with academy practice,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
It’s that time of year again — the break between Cannes and the fall festivals, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences makes its membership invitations. The Oscars group said today that it has extended offers to 398 artists and execs — one more than last year — who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures.
The list includes actors, directors, writers, producers, musicians, executives, artist reps, publicists and below-the-liners such as casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, production designers and sound pros.
“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement. “They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.”
As usual, the invitees include newly minted Oscar winners,...
The list includes actors, directors, writers, producers, musicians, executives, artist reps, publicists and below-the-liners such as casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, production designers and sound pros.
“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement. “They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.”
As usual, the invitees include newly minted Oscar winners,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Two political consultants who advised on “Succession” were shocked by how “chilling” Sunday night’s episode was and how “eerily prescient” the writers of the HBO drama continue to be.
Season 4’s eighth episode, titled “America Decides,” sees the Roy siblings squabble with one another and put their thumb on the scale in Atn’s first election night coverage since the shocking death of their father, Logan (Brian Cox). The fictional network ends up calling the state of Wisconsin before all the votes can be counted in favor of Jeryd Mencken and later calls the entire election for the far-right presidential candidate.
In an interview segment reflecting on the episode Monday night, CNN’s Jake Tapper drew parallels between the show, the behind-the-scenes communications of Fox News that emerged in its legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems and the conservative channel’s now-infamous call that Joe Biden was projected to win Arizona in the 2020 election.
Season 4’s eighth episode, titled “America Decides,” sees the Roy siblings squabble with one another and put their thumb on the scale in Atn’s first election night coverage since the shocking death of their father, Logan (Brian Cox). The fictional network ends up calling the state of Wisconsin before all the votes can be counted in favor of Jeryd Mencken and later calls the entire election for the far-right presidential candidate.
In an interview segment reflecting on the episode Monday night, CNN’s Jake Tapper drew parallels between the show, the behind-the-scenes communications of Fox News that emerged in its legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems and the conservative channel’s now-infamous call that Joe Biden was projected to win Arizona in the 2020 election.
- 5/16/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Sunday’s episode of “Succession,” titled “America Decides,” saw the Roy siblings squabble with one another and put their thumb on the scale in Atn’s first election night coverage since the shocking death of Logan (Brian Cox).
The latest chapter’s high stakes were reminiscent of real-life election coverage in recent cycles, which director Andrij Parekh told TheWrap did serve as an inspiration for the episode. He also broke down some of the standout moments – from Shiv’s shocking pregnancy reveal to Tom to the chaotic wasabi and lemon La Croix moment.
Check out TheWrap’s full conversation with Parekh below.
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How does Succession’s election night compare to what we’ve seen in the U.S.?
So interestingly, I think before our first day of shooting in 2016, there was an election party at Adam McKay’s apartment. Jesse was there,...
The latest chapter’s high stakes were reminiscent of real-life election coverage in recent cycles, which director Andrij Parekh told TheWrap did serve as an inspiration for the episode. He also broke down some of the standout moments – from Shiv’s shocking pregnancy reveal to Tom to the chaotic wasabi and lemon La Croix moment.
Check out TheWrap’s full conversation with Parekh below.
Also Read:
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 8 Recap: ‘America Decides’
How does Succession’s election night compare to what we’ve seen in the U.S.?
So interestingly, I think before our first day of shooting in 2016, there was an election party at Adam McKay’s apartment. Jesse was there,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
[This story contains spoilers for Succession season four, episode eight: “America Decides.”]
Is Succession a drama? A comedy? Confusion about the HBO Emmy-winning juggernaut’s genre has been a part of the DNA from the beginning. But at least in the case of “America Decides,” the answer feels more clear: This week, Succession is a horror show.
The antepenultimate episode of the series centers on Election Night, in which America decides between two very different candidates: Democrat Daniel Jimenez (Elliot Villar in a decidedly different role from his Mr. Robot villain Fernando Vera) versus Republican Jeryd Mencken (Justin Kirk, who has loomed large over Succession since his season-three debut, but is only now appearing on screen for the first time in the show’s final season). Of course, there’s also Connor Roy (Alan Ruck), whose already far-off chances are fully dismissed less than halfway into the episode. (Connor’s mournful acknowledgement of his defeat — “Alas,...
Is Succession a drama? A comedy? Confusion about the HBO Emmy-winning juggernaut’s genre has been a part of the DNA from the beginning. But at least in the case of “America Decides,” the answer feels more clear: This week, Succession is a horror show.
The antepenultimate episode of the series centers on Election Night, in which America decides between two very different candidates: Democrat Daniel Jimenez (Elliot Villar in a decidedly different role from his Mr. Robot villain Fernando Vera) versus Republican Jeryd Mencken (Justin Kirk, who has loomed large over Succession since his season-three debut, but is only now appearing on screen for the first time in the show’s final season). Of course, there’s also Connor Roy (Alan Ruck), whose already far-off chances are fully dismissed less than halfway into the episode. (Connor’s mournful acknowledgement of his defeat — “Alas,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Josh Wigler
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Succession’ star Kieran Culkin reveals alternate version of Matsson confrontation: ‘I couldn’t pee’
“Succession” is famous for allowing its incredibly talented cast the opportunity to improvise scenes and movements that feel true to their characters. So it should come as little surprise that Roman Roy’s emotional outburst during Sunday’s episode, “Kill List,” could have looked entirely different from what ended up on the screen.
Speaking to Variety, Roman actor Kieran Culkin revealed he and director Andrij Parekh did numerous takes of the Roy family’s youngest member laying into billionaire tech boss Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgard).
“It wasn’t about threatening him, or trying to make him feel threatened. It was more that he was unhinged. And I didn’t know what I was going to do. Getting him to listen to me was harder, until I could actually get in his face — he’s gargantuan,” Culkin said.
Throughout the episode, Matsson poked and prodded Roman and Roman’s brother Kendall...
Speaking to Variety, Roman actor Kieran Culkin revealed he and director Andrij Parekh did numerous takes of the Roy family’s youngest member laying into billionaire tech boss Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgard).
“It wasn’t about threatening him, or trying to make him feel threatened. It was more that he was unhinged. And I didn’t know what I was going to do. Getting him to listen to me was harder, until I could actually get in his face — he’s gargantuan,” Culkin said.
Throughout the episode, Matsson poked and prodded Roman and Roman’s brother Kendall...
- 4/25/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: This interview discusses gargantuan plot developments in “Kill List,” Season 4, Episode 5 of “Succession,” now streaming on HBO Max.
Kieran Culkin hasn’t yet watched this week’s episode of “Succession” because he’s traveling — and doesn’t like watching things on his laptop. Having wrapped filming only six weeks ago, and with upcoming episodes still in post-production, Culkin isn’t even sure how the gripping story of this family dynasty will end.
The April 23 episode “Kill List” was written by Jon Brown and Ted Cohen and directed by Emmy winner Andrij Parekh, showcased one of Roman’s most emotionally driven scenes throughout the four seasons of “Succession.” In its tension-filled 60 minutes, Culkin demonstrated his abilities as a dramatic actor during a heated exchange with streaming media giant CEO Lukas Matsson (played exquisitely by Alexander Skarsgård). In the scene on the Norwegian mountaintops, Matsson insults Roman and Kendall (Jeremy Strong...
Kieran Culkin hasn’t yet watched this week’s episode of “Succession” because he’s traveling — and doesn’t like watching things on his laptop. Having wrapped filming only six weeks ago, and with upcoming episodes still in post-production, Culkin isn’t even sure how the gripping story of this family dynasty will end.
The April 23 episode “Kill List” was written by Jon Brown and Ted Cohen and directed by Emmy winner Andrij Parekh, showcased one of Roman’s most emotionally driven scenes throughout the four seasons of “Succession.” In its tension-filled 60 minutes, Culkin demonstrated his abilities as a dramatic actor during a heated exchange with streaming media giant CEO Lukas Matsson (played exquisitely by Alexander Skarsgård). In the scene on the Norwegian mountaintops, Matsson insults Roman and Kendall (Jeremy Strong...
- 4/24/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The following post contains spoilers about “Succession” Season 4, Episode 5, “Kill List.”
Blood was drawn during Sunday’s episode of “Succession,” just not on screen. During a clandestine meeting between tech billionaire founder Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgard) and Waystar Royco executive Shiv Roy (Sarah Snook), Matsson revealed he had sent one of his subordinates liters of his actual blood after their problematic office relationship had ended.
The moment of shared emotional honesty between Matsson and Shiv came at a key moment for the Roy family’s First Daughter. Throughout the episode, Shiv is sidelined by Kendall and Roman (Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin) as the brothers attempt to kill the deal between GoJo and Waystar in a misguided attempt to hold onto their father’s legacy. By aligning with Matsson – she gives the unsympathetic billionaire some public relations advice about his predicament without shame, a tactic he appreciates – Shiv ends up...
Blood was drawn during Sunday’s episode of “Succession,” just not on screen. During a clandestine meeting between tech billionaire founder Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgard) and Waystar Royco executive Shiv Roy (Sarah Snook), Matsson revealed he had sent one of his subordinates liters of his actual blood after their problematic office relationship had ended.
The moment of shared emotional honesty between Matsson and Shiv came at a key moment for the Roy family’s First Daughter. Throughout the episode, Shiv is sidelined by Kendall and Roman (Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin) as the brothers attempt to kill the deal between GoJo and Waystar in a misguided attempt to hold onto their father’s legacy. By aligning with Matsson – she gives the unsympathetic billionaire some public relations advice about his predicament without shame, a tactic he appreciates – Shiv ends up...
- 4/24/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
During “Succession” season 4, episode five, “Kill List,” written by Jon Brown and Ted Cohen and directed by Andrij Parekh, the Roy siblings — Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Roman (Kieran Culkin) and Shiv (Sarah Snook) — are summoned to Norway for a team-building retreat by GoJo CEO Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård).
However, Waystar Royco’s old guard of executives, including Gerri Kellman (J. Smith-Cameron), grows increasingly concerned over the trip’s true purpose. And after Matsson makes a play for Atn, the family is forced to reconsider their plans for Logan’s (Brian Cox) crown jewel, the only thing their late father tried to keep for his own.
While “Succession” continues to drive toward the series’ ultimate conclusion, especially after Logan’s untimely death and how his successors handle the conglomerate’s overall future, the episode marked a welcome opportunity to see Roman and Lukas get to reconnect under very different circumstances.
Alexander Skarsgård...
However, Waystar Royco’s old guard of executives, including Gerri Kellman (J. Smith-Cameron), grows increasingly concerned over the trip’s true purpose. And after Matsson makes a play for Atn, the family is forced to reconsider their plans for Logan’s (Brian Cox) crown jewel, the only thing their late father tried to keep for his own.
While “Succession” continues to drive toward the series’ ultimate conclusion, especially after Logan’s untimely death and how his successors handle the conglomerate’s overall future, the episode marked a welcome opportunity to see Roman and Lukas get to reconnect under very different circumstances.
Alexander Skarsgård...
- 4/24/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
With its abundance of positive reviews and heaps of industry accolades, “Succession” can unequivocally be counted as one of the most highly revered series in TV history. Judging by the impression its final batch of episodes have made on viewers so far, it seems like it will be the show to beat at the upcoming Emmys. After winning Best Drama Series in 2020 and 2022, the HBO hit could now take the prize for its farewell installment, emulating just seven other programs.
The fourth and final season of “Succession,” which premiered on March 26, follows the fractured Roy family as they close in on the inevitable reality of patriarch Logan (Brian Cox) no longer being in charge of Waystar Royco. As hard as they try to distance themselves from him, Logan’s emotionally stunted adult children continually find it impossible to escape his powerful influence.
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The fourth and final season of “Succession,” which premiered on March 26, follows the fractured Roy family as they close in on the inevitable reality of patriarch Logan (Brian Cox) no longer being in charge of Waystar Royco. As hard as they try to distance themselves from him, Logan’s emotionally stunted adult children continually find it impossible to escape his powerful influence.
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- 4/21/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
"Succession" is a series about terrible people who do truly terrible things, but one of the most horrible moments came courtesy of the family patriarch, Logan Roy (Brian Cox). He's a loud, brash, angry man who likes to bludgeon others with his power. After dealing with the personal humiliation of a health scare in season 1, the brutal businessman decided to make a show of his strength by humiliating others during a very fancy dinner. All of the heavy hitters are there, including his sons Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman (Kieran Culkin), his son-in-law Tom (Matthew Macfayden), and executives like Gerri (J. Smith-Cameron) and Frank (Peter Friedman). They're on a hunting trip in Hungary and Logan is trying to figure out who might be operating as a mole, selling their secrets to the competition. Instead of simply talking to them about it, however, he decides to torture them with a little...
- 3/30/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
IndieWire has published its extensive survey regarding the cameras and lenses that shot 40 narrative films at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. We took the data and organize it in order to find a segmentation and tendency, by also comparing it to the previous years. The Arri Alexa Mini remains the king. However, diversity is significantly reduced. No Red, no Blackmagic, and no mirrorless. That’s unfortunate.
Sundance 2023: Camera manufacturers’ chart Sundance Film Festival 2023
The Sundance Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. It is the largest independent film festival in the United States, with more than 46,660 attending in 2016 (yeah – that’s insane). It takes place each January in Park City, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah; and at the Sundance Resort, and acts as a showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival consists of competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films,...
Sundance 2023: Camera manufacturers’ chart Sundance Film Festival 2023
The Sundance Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. It is the largest independent film festival in the United States, with more than 46,660 attending in 2016 (yeah – that’s insane). It takes place each January in Park City, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah; and at the Sundance Resort, and acts as a showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival consists of competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
What is the cost of convenience and progress? It’s a question at the heart of many science fiction movies, including the new film from writer/director Sophie Barthes, “The Pod Generation,” which recently won the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
In her third Sundance premiere, Barthes explores a future where artificial intelligence provides an abundance of conveniences, from detachable artificial wombs to “nature pods” where wilderness is “domesticated, purified, and controlled.” Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor star as a tech executive and her botanist husband who are struggling to decide whether to rely on nature or technology to bring their child into a world where everything has become commodified.
We spoke with Barthes to learn about the origin and evolution of the film, her own relationship to technology, and why she decided to approach the topic as social satire rather than a dystopian nightmare.
In her third Sundance premiere, Barthes explores a future where artificial intelligence provides an abundance of conveniences, from detachable artificial wombs to “nature pods” where wilderness is “domesticated, purified, and controlled.” Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor star as a tech executive and her botanist husband who are struggling to decide whether to rely on nature or technology to bring their child into a world where everything has become commodified.
We spoke with Barthes to learn about the origin and evolution of the film, her own relationship to technology, and why she decided to approach the topic as social satire rather than a dystopian nightmare.
- 1/23/2023
- by Drew Pearce for Dropbox
- Indiewire
Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in The Pod Generation written and directed by Sophie Barthes, and starts with Rachel (Clarke) imagining she’s pregnant–but it was just a dream. Her smart home helps her begin the day with 3D printing toast, making coffee, and picking her outfit for the day. Her husband Alvy (Ejiofor) is a bit more grounded. He’s a botanist and professor who encourages his wife and his students to reconnect with nature. Rachel hasn’t told her husband that she’s on the waiting list for Pegazus womb clinic (a place that grows babies in pod eggs), and her consultation date is finally arriving.
In this near future society, anything considered natural is seen as foreign because people have forgotten how to interact with nature. Alvy wants a natural birth, but Rachael doesn’t want pregnancy to interfere with her cushy job. When she tells him,...
In this near future society, anything considered natural is seen as foreign because people have forgotten how to interact with nature. Alvy wants a natural birth, but Rachael doesn’t want pregnancy to interfere with her cushy job. When she tells him,...
- 1/20/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In the not-so-far-flung future, a New York Couple (played by Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor) manage to snag a spot at the coveted Womb Center, which offers conveniently detachable vessels that foster fetuses without a human toll. This is the premise of Sophie Barthes’s latest film, The Pod Generation, a meditation on the rampant commodification of natural processes in our tech-obsessed culture. Cinematographer Andrij Parekh—Barthes’s husband and long-time collaborator—delves into the specifics of shooting the film, including his painstaking efforts to utilize as much natural light as possible. See all responses to our annual Sundance cinematographer interviews here. Filmmaker: How and […]
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- 1/20/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
In the not-so-far-flung future, a New York Couple (played by Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor) manage to snag a spot at the coveted Womb Center, which offers conveniently detachable vessels that foster fetuses without a human toll. This is the premise of Sophie Barthes’s latest film, The Pod Generation, a meditation on the rampant commodification of natural processes in our tech-obsessed culture. Cinematographer Andrij Parekh—Barthes’s husband and long-time collaborator—delves into the specifics of shooting the film, including his painstaking efforts to utilize as much natural light as possible. See all responses to our annual Sundance cinematographer interviews here. Filmmaker: How and […]
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The post “The Cinema Gods Smiled Upon Us”: Dp Andrij Parekh on The Pod Generation first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/20/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Each year, Filmmaker sends all Sundance feature film or series cinematographers a questionnaire to complete ahead of their film’s festival screening. We also send out editor questionnaires and a single question for feature directors to answer. Below, find links to individual cinematographer responses, which will be updated daily during the festival. “The Real Violence and Danger Women Sometimes Go Through When Giving Birth”: Dp Chananun Chotrungroj on birth/rebirth “The Cinema Gods Smiled Upon Us”: Dp Andrij Parekh on The Pod Generation “I Opted for a Low-key Chiaroscuro Look”: Dp Sherwin Akbarzadeh on Shayda “For This Project, I Had a Collection […]
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- 1/20/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Each year, Filmmaker sends all Sundance feature film or series cinematographers a questionnaire to complete ahead of their film’s festival screening. We also send out editor questionnaires and a single question for feature directors to answer. Below, find links to individual cinematographer responses, which will be updated daily during the festival. “The Real Violence and Danger Women Sometimes Go Through When Giving Birth”: Dp Chananun Chotrungroj on birth/rebirth “The Cinema Gods Smiled Upon Us”: Dp Andrij Parekh on The Pod Generation “I Opted for a Low-key Chiaroscuro Look”: Dp Sherwin Akbarzadeh on Shayda “For This Project, I Had a Collection […]
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- 1/20/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
With Covid-related production and release delays mostly in the rearview mirror, those arriving this week at the Sundance Film Festival will face another potential conundrum.
The hope among filmmakers and interested sellers is that the dual requirements of a two-tracked exhibition system — films for theaters and movies for streaming — will fuel a bull market. Fears abound that as streamers claim to restore fiscal sanity while Wall Street no longer cares about subscribers and content spends, the reckless content splurges of the past will cease to drive eyes-are-bigger-than-your-stomach purchases.
Save for Amazon’s Prime Video and Apple TV+, which arguably can still overbid, studios and streamers might be less willing to throw money at high-profile but commercially questionable titles. Concurrently, fears of an upcoming Writers Guild strike could lead to more wealth being spread around toward more movies in another variation on content-for-content’s sake spending.
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The hope among filmmakers and interested sellers is that the dual requirements of a two-tracked exhibition system — films for theaters and movies for streaming — will fuel a bull market. Fears abound that as streamers claim to restore fiscal sanity while Wall Street no longer cares about subscribers and content spends, the reckless content splurges of the past will cease to drive eyes-are-bigger-than-your-stomach purchases.
Save for Amazon’s Prime Video and Apple TV+, which arguably can still overbid, studios and streamers might be less willing to throw money at high-profile but commercially questionable titles. Concurrently, fears of an upcoming Writers Guild strike could lead to more wealth being spread around toward more movies in another variation on content-for-content’s sake spending.
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- 1/17/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
The first major awards ceremony of the year took place tonight, with The Gotham Film & Media Institute hosting the 32nd Annual Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Leading the pack of winners was Everything Everywhere All at Once, which picked up Best Feature, while its star Ke Huy Quan picked up a trophy, alongside Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Gracija Filipovic (Murina), Charlotte Wells (Aftersun), Todd Field (Tár), All That Breathes, and Happening.
Check out the film winners below, along with a stream of the ceremony.
For Best Feature, presented by Jennifer Lawrence
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
Produced by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Mike Larocca, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang
Released by A24
The Best Feature jury included Colman Domingo, Mary Harron, Bill Holderman, Emily Mortimer, and Michael H. Weber.
For Best Documentary Feature, presented by Soledad O’Brien...
Check out the film winners below, along with a stream of the ceremony.
For Best Feature, presented by Jennifer Lawrence
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
Produced by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Mike Larocca, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang
Released by A24
The Best Feature jury included Colman Domingo, Mary Harron, Bill Holderman, Emily Mortimer, and Michael H. Weber.
For Best Documentary Feature, presented by Soledad O’Brien...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The Gotham Awards, honoring the best in American independent films, held their 32nd annual event on Monday night, November 28, launching the fall and winter awards season. So who were the big winners? Scroll down for the complete list of film and television champs in all categories, updating live throughout the night.
SEE2023 Oscars: Best Picture Predictions [Updated: November 28]
Nominees were decided by panels of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators. The winners were then selected by juries of writers, directors, actors, producers, editors, and others directly involved in filmmaking. Those small juries change from year to year and from category to category, so these awards can produce surprising results.
Telling the story of a composer and conductor who comes under fire, “Tar” led the nominations with five bids including Best Feature, as well as for writer-director Todd Field‘s screenplay and for the performances by lead actress Cate Blanchett...
SEE2023 Oscars: Best Picture Predictions [Updated: November 28]
Nominees were decided by panels of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators. The winners were then selected by juries of writers, directors, actors, producers, editors, and others directly involved in filmmaking. Those small juries change from year to year and from category to category, so these awards can produce surprising results.
Telling the story of a composer and conductor who comes under fire, “Tar” led the nominations with five bids including Best Feature, as well as for writer-director Todd Field‘s screenplay and for the performances by lead actress Cate Blanchett...
- 11/29/2022
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Last year, Jessica Hobbs became just the fourth woman to win the Best Drama Directing Emmy when she prevailed for helming “War,” the Season 4 finale of “The Crown.” This year, three women have a chance to grow that number to five and make it back-to-back female champs for the first time ever.
Karyn Kusama (the “Yellowjackets” pilot), Lorene Scafaria (“Too Much Birthday” from “Succession”) and Cathy Yan (“The Disruption” from “Succession”) are vying for the prize alongside former champ Jason Bateman (“A Hard Way to Go” from “Ozark”), Hwang Dong-hyuk, Mark Mylod (“All the Bells Say” from “Succession”) and Ben Stiller (“The We We Are” from “Severance”). Kusama, Scafaria and Yan are looking to join Hobbs, Karen Arthur (“Cagney & Lacey,” 1985) and Mimi Leder and Reed Morano as the handful of women to win the category.
That number is embarrassingly small, but voters have been nominating more women in recent years.
Karyn Kusama (the “Yellowjackets” pilot), Lorene Scafaria (“Too Much Birthday” from “Succession”) and Cathy Yan (“The Disruption” from “Succession”) are vying for the prize alongside former champ Jason Bateman (“A Hard Way to Go” from “Ozark”), Hwang Dong-hyuk, Mark Mylod (“All the Bells Say” from “Succession”) and Ben Stiller (“The We We Are” from “Severance”). Kusama, Scafaria and Yan are looking to join Hobbs, Karen Arthur (“Cagney & Lacey,” 1985) and Mimi Leder and Reed Morano as the handful of women to win the category.
That number is embarrassingly small, but voters have been nominating more women in recent years.
- 8/22/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Ever since the Emmys popular vote system was implemented in 2016, where all members of the Television Academy could only select one winner in their respective category fields (as opposed to ranking the nominees), there has been the discussion of the issue of vote-splitting. If more than one nominee in a category is from the same show, voters may have an issue deciding which one to vote for. This year in particular, many series front-runners have garnered multiple nominees in categories, with shows like “Succession,” “The White Lotus,” “Dopesick” and “Ted Lasso” all having at least three actors in a single category at the main telecast. These categories may prove to be more open, in particular with “Succession,” which could face some strong competition from the other drama series.
When it comes to predicting winners from categories with multiple nominees from the same series, it can be hard to tell which...
When it comes to predicting winners from categories with multiple nominees from the same series, it can be hard to tell which...
- 8/9/2022
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
This year’s Emmy nominations for Best Drama Directing are interesting in that, unlike in Best Drama Writing, there is no clear frontrunner. Yes, HBO’s “Succession” is likely going to come out on top with wins for writing and series, but the problem it may have in directing is the issue of vote-splitting, as it has three episodes in contention. Therefore, be on the lookout for the other shows like Netflix’s “Squid Game” or Apple’s “Severance,” which could prevail for their directorial choices and lavish sceneries.
Here are Gold Derby’s current Best Drama Directing Emmy 2022 racetrack odds:
“Squid Game” — 5/1 odds
“Severance” (“The We We Are” by Ben Stiller) — 11/2 odds
“Succession” (“All The Bells Say” by Mark Mylod) — 6/1 odds
“Ozark” (“A Hard Way To Go” by Jason Bateman) — 13/2 odds
“Yellowjackets” (“Pilot” by Karyn Kusama) — 13/2 odds
“Succession” (“Too Much Birthday” by Lorene Scafaria) — 13/2 odds
“Succession” (“The Disruption” by...
Here are Gold Derby’s current Best Drama Directing Emmy 2022 racetrack odds:
“Squid Game” — 5/1 odds
“Severance” (“The We We Are” by Ben Stiller) — 11/2 odds
“Succession” (“All The Bells Say” by Mark Mylod) — 6/1 odds
“Ozark” (“A Hard Way To Go” by Jason Bateman) — 13/2 odds
“Yellowjackets” (“Pilot” by Karyn Kusama) — 13/2 odds
“Succession” (“Too Much Birthday” by Lorene Scafaria) — 13/2 odds
“Succession” (“The Disruption” by...
- 7/18/2022
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
The 2022 Emmy race for Best Drama Series isn’t over just yet. While a majority of our Experts predict HBO’s “Succession” will win, the other two choose Netflix’s “Squid Game.” Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts are journalists from major media outlets who cover television and/or the awards season. See their individual predictions right here.
“Succession” is up for its third season after winning Best Drama Series the last time it was eligible, for its second season in 2020. Also that year it took home trophies for lead actor (Jeremy Strong), guest actress (Cherry Jones), directing (Andrij Parekh), writing (Jesse Armstrong), casting and picture editing. For it debut season in 2019, the HBO family drama only won two Emmys: writing (Armstrong) and main title theme music (Nicholas Britell).
See‘Succession’ Emmy submissions: How many of its 38 entries (including 16 actors) will it win?
The 15 Emmy Experts who think “Succession” will will...
“Succession” is up for its third season after winning Best Drama Series the last time it was eligible, for its second season in 2020. Also that year it took home trophies for lead actor (Jeremy Strong), guest actress (Cherry Jones), directing (Andrij Parekh), writing (Jesse Armstrong), casting and picture editing. For it debut season in 2019, the HBO family drama only won two Emmys: writing (Armstrong) and main title theme music (Nicholas Britell).
See‘Succession’ Emmy submissions: How many of its 38 entries (including 16 actors) will it win?
The 15 Emmy Experts who think “Succession” will will...
- 7/1/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
There are a whopping 237 submissions for Best Drama Directing on the 2022 Emmys ballot, which will yield seven nominees. As a reminder, last year’s winner was “The Crown” (“War” by Jessica Hobbs) and the other nominees were “Bridgerton” (“Diamond of the First Water” by Julie Anne Robinson), “The Crown” (“Fairytale” by Benjamin Caron), “The Handmaid’s Tale” (“The Wilderness” by Liz Garbus), “The Mandalorian” (“Chapter 9: The Jedi” by Jon Favreau) and “Pose” (“Series Finale” by Steven Canals).
The only eligible returnee out of this bunch is “Bridgerton,” which entered three episodes of its second season for consideration. It may have a harder time getting back in as “Ozark” and “Succession” will be back to reclaim their crowns, having prevailed in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Winner Jason Bateman is back on the ballot for the “Ozark” series finale, after being absent for the third season, and joining him will be his co-star Laura Linney for her directorial debut,...
The only eligible returnee out of this bunch is “Bridgerton,” which entered three episodes of its second season for consideration. It may have a harder time getting back in as “Ozark” and “Succession” will be back to reclaim their crowns, having prevailed in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Winner Jason Bateman is back on the ballot for the “Ozark” series finale, after being absent for the third season, and joining him will be his co-star Laura Linney for her directorial debut,...
- 6/26/2022
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
HBO is juggling multiple television shows for a shot at the Primetime Emmy Awards, which could make them a dominating force in all categories, particularly for directing and writing.
Just wrapping its season finale, “Barry” is expected to match, if not exceed, its previous 18 nomination haul last time. Actor and producer Bill Hader will be among the “locks” for outstanding comedy series and lead actor (comedy). Still, with two previous Emmy noms for directing, he’ll be in the running again with the episode “710N,” the sixth episode that finds the titular hitman attacked by Traci’s gang. Three “Barry” episodes will also vie for attention in the writing categories: “710N” (by Duffy Boudreau), “candy asses” (by Liz Sarnoff) and the finale “starting now” (by Hader and Alec Berg).
Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Emmys Predictions Hub
With Zendaya leading the charge for lead actress (drama) for her towering...
Just wrapping its season finale, “Barry” is expected to match, if not exceed, its previous 18 nomination haul last time. Actor and producer Bill Hader will be among the “locks” for outstanding comedy series and lead actor (comedy). Still, with two previous Emmy noms for directing, he’ll be in the running again with the episode “710N,” the sixth episode that finds the titular hitman attacked by Traci’s gang. Three “Barry” episodes will also vie for attention in the writing categories: “710N” (by Duffy Boudreau), “candy asses” (by Liz Sarnoff) and the finale “starting now” (by Hader and Alec Berg).
Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Emmys Predictions Hub
With Zendaya leading the charge for lead actress (drama) for her towering...
- 6/14/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Two-time Academy Award-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky is developing a new series that charts the rise of Vladimir Putin in what the producer describes as “the actual, horrifying story of how the man who changed the world got the power to do so.”
Produced by Rodnyansky’s L.A.-based production shingle Ar Content, “All the Kremlin’s Men” is based on the bestseller by acclaimed reporter Mikhail Zygar, the former editor-in-chief of Russian independent station TV Rain, which was banned and disbanded in the first week of the war in Ukraine. The book is based on an extraordinary series of interviews with Putin’s inner circle.
The series will tell the story of how an unassuming ex-Kgb officer became one of the most feared politicians in the world, drawing back the curtain on what goes on behind the Kremlin’s walls and revealing how Putin and his inner circle operate.
Produced by Rodnyansky’s L.A.-based production shingle Ar Content, “All the Kremlin’s Men” is based on the bestseller by acclaimed reporter Mikhail Zygar, the former editor-in-chief of Russian independent station TV Rain, which was banned and disbanded in the first week of the war in Ukraine. The book is based on an extraordinary series of interviews with Putin’s inner circle.
The series will tell the story of how an unassuming ex-Kgb officer became one of the most feared politicians in the world, drawing back the curtain on what goes on behind the Kremlin’s walls and revealing how Putin and his inner circle operate.
- 5/18/2022
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
This weekend is a big one for Oscar watchers, with two awards ceremonies that often predict key categories. Sunday marks the biggest night of the year in British film, with the BAFTAs, whose winners often mirror those of the Oscars, taking place. But first, the biggest names in directing came out for the Directors Guild of America Awards. Judd Apatow returned to host the DGAs, which honor outstanding achievement in directing film, television, and commercials.
The feature film nominees at the DGAs were almost identical to the Best Director nominees at the Oscars, with winner Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”) competing against Paul Thomas Anderson (“Licorice Pizza”), Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”), and Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”. The only difference is that the DGAs swapped in Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”) for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (“Drive My Car”).
On the television side, “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” have absolutely dominated the nominations. “Ted Lasso...
The feature film nominees at the DGAs were almost identical to the Best Director nominees at the Oscars, with winner Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”) competing against Paul Thomas Anderson (“Licorice Pizza”), Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”), and Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”. The only difference is that the DGAs swapped in Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”) for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (“Drive My Car”).
On the television side, “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” have absolutely dominated the nominations. “Ted Lasso...
- 3/13/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
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