# crew call — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover crew call. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lav Diaz’s Venice Title ‘Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors’ Boarded By Heretic For Sales](https://deadline.com/2026/08/lav-diaz-venice-let-us-through-dear-ancestors-sales-heretic-1237046091/) _2026-08-20 · Liz Shackleton · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Lav Diaz’s Venice Film Festival title Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors (Makikiraan Po) has been boarded by Greek international sales firm Heretic. The film, about Spain’s colonial subjugation of the Philippines, is one of the Filipino auteur’s shorter features running ‘only’ 2 hours 31 minutes. The film, which is playing Out of Competition on \[…\] ## [Seriesly Berlin Selects 18 International Projects For New-Look Pitching Competition](https://deadline.com/2026/08/seriesly-berlin-international-projects-pitch-initiative-1237046079/) _2026-08-20 · Jesse Whittock · Deadline_ The Seriesly Berlin Project Pitches has selected 18 international projects from the likes of Star Trek: Discovery writer Ted Sullivan and British author Robert Wilson. Participants will take to the stage at the Seriesly Berlin Conference on September 15-16 at the Fotografiska Berlin in a new-look format that divides the projects in three – with \[…\] ## [BFI To Launch Refreshed Film Academy Programme With 12 New Skills Hubs Across The UK](https://deadline.com/2026/08/bfi-film-academy-12-hubs-uk-1237045305/) _2026-08-20 · Zac Ntim · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: The BFI Film Academy, the UK film body’s flagship skills incubator for young people aged 16-25, is expanding with the launch of 12 new BFI Film Academy Hubs across the UK. The BFI has said the scheme will focus on “local provision and devolving funding across the UK.” The 12 hubs will be led \[…\] ## [Naomi Watts Set For Zurich’s Golden Eye Award](https://deadline.com/2026/08/naomi-watts-zurich-film-festival-golden-eye-award-1237046058/) _2026-08-20 · Zac Ntim · Deadline_ Naomi Watts will be honored at the Zurich Film Festival with the Golden Eye Award. The festival said Watts is being honored for her “outstanding performance in Ben Shirinian’s The Housewife.” Watts will present the film in Zurich. She stars as the enigmatic wife of a suspected Nazi in the feature. Watts will pick up \[…\] ## [‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Endorses Charlie Hunnam’s FX Series ‘Legends’ That Reunites Cast Of Biker Drama: “I Think You’ll Dig It”](https://deadline.com/2026/08/kurt-sutter-reaction-charlie-hunnam-legends-fx-series-1237046044/) _2026-08-20 · Nellie Andreeva · Deadline_ Sons of Anarchy creator/executive producer Kurt Sutter took to Instagram to assure his followers that he is OK with series star Charlie Hunnam and FX doing a meta take on his motorcycle gang drama with new limited series Legends. “I’m not involved with Legends at all, nor should I be,” Sutter, wearing a yellow beanie, \[…\] ## [Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Jack Coleman Pays Tribute To “Extraordinary Young Woman”](https://deadline.com/2026/08/hayden-panettieres-heroes-dad-jack-coleman-pays-tribute-1237046037/) _2026-08-20 · Glenn Garner · Deadline_ As Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Hayden Panettiere, her Heroes onscreen dad is recalling the late actress’ talent and heart. Jack Coleman, who starred as Claire’s (Panettiere) father Noah Bennett on the NBC superhero drama, remembered Panettiere as a “prodigious talent” and “extraordinary young woman” in a heartfelt statement after her death at \[…\] ## [‘Saturday Night Live’ Wraps 2026 Showcases For New Cast: Who Were The Standouts? — The Dish](https://deadline.com/2026/08/snl-showcases-2026-new-talent-standout-auditions-1237045776/) _2026-08-19 · Matthewgrobar · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: It’s that time in the comedy calendar when Saturday Night Live begins taking major focus, with casting for the next season shaping up. Up to this point, all that’s been announced for Season 52 is Chloe Fineman‘s exit after seven seasons as she shifts focus toward acting and other opportunities. But Tuesday, the SNL team wrapped their fifth and \[…\] ## [Tracy Tutor Joins ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Season 16 Cast](https://deadline.com/2026/08/tracy-tutor-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-season-16-cast-1237045906/) _2026-08-19 · Armando Tinoco · Deadline_ Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Tracy Tutor is joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Season 16 of the Bravo reality series is already in production, and a familiar Bravolebrity will be joining the cast. “Well… the secret’s officially out,” Tutor wrote on Instagram. “I’m joining the cast of The Real \[…\] ## [Jonathan Tropper On ‘Lucky’ Finale Twist & How Ryan Gosling’s Voice Got In His Head For ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ – Crew Call Podcast](https://deadline.com/2026/08/star-wars-starfighter-lucky-finale-jonathan-tropper-1237045610/) _2026-08-19 · Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline_ Spoiler warning: This podcast and write-up contains details about the final episode of Apple TV’s Lucky. Apple TV’s limited series Lucky just dropped its final episode, and the series creator Jonathan Tropper is here with us today to explain just why the nefarious queen-pin Priscilla (Annette Bening) let Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her father (Timothy \[…\] ## [IATSE Local 479 Leadership Suspended Amid Corruption Concerns](https://deadline.com/2026/08/iatse-local-479-leadership-suspended-corruption-concerns-1237045565/) _2026-08-19 · Katie Campione · Deadline_ IATSE has suspended leadership at a prominent U.S. local amid allegations of corruption. Local 479, which represents more than 7,000 film and television technicians across Georgia and Alabama, has been temporarily placed under the stewardship of several special representatives after President Matthew Loeb “declared an emergency” at the division last month, according to a letter \[…\] ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t8QJBvS7YEyD) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## MRN Crew Call - 8.19.26 - James Small Previews New Hampshire _2026-08-19 · MRN Crew Call_ Todd Gordon and Steve Post reflect on Joey Logano's win at Richmond Raceway and are joined by James Small, Chase Briscoe's crew chief, to preview the upcoming weekend at New Hampshire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/b7f83468-15fe-42ee-a38e-2e56fdd70fb7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [‘Club Kid’ Trailer: Jordan Firstman Is A Messy Father In His Buzzy Directorial Debut](https://deadline.com/2026/08/club-kid-trailer-jordan-firstman-a24-1237045141/) _2026-08-19 · Zac Ntim · Deadline_ Here’s the first trailer for Jordan Firstman’s buzzy feature debut, Club Kid. A24, which acquired the film out of Cannes, will place the title in a limited theatrical release from Nov. 6. The movie follows Firstman as a hard-partying New York City club promoter whose life is upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son \[…\] ## [Former NBCU Marketing Whizz Kevin Harrington Launches New Entertainment Agency Patrick Patrick](https://deadline.com/2026/08/nbcu-marketing-whizz-kevin-harrington-lpatrick-patrick-1237045133/) _2026-08-19 · Dianalodderhose · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Former NBCUniversal marketing guru Kevin Harrington has launched a new entertainment marketing agency dubbed Patrick Patrick. The company, which quietly launched earlier this year, is already working with major clients such as Netflix, Universal Pictures and AMC on strategic and 360-degree campaigns. Harrington, who was previously Senior Director, Planning at NBC for Scripted and \[…\] ## [Oscars: Czech Republic Selects Documentary Feature ‘If Pigeons Turned To Gold’ For Best International Feature Film Race](https://deadline.com/2026/08/oscars-czech-republic-if-pigeons-turned-to-gold-1237045128/) _2026-08-19 · Zac Ntim · Deadline_ The Czech Republic has planted its flag early this year, selecting Pepa Ljubojacki’s documentary feature If Pigeons Turned to Gold as the country’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Shot over a period of five years, the film follows Ljubojacki’s brother and two cousins whose addictions are slowly \[…\] ## [Chulpan Khamatova To Lead Alexander Molochnikov’s ‘The Extremists’ From AR Content & Forma Pro Films](https://deadline.com/2026/08/chulpan-khamatova-star-in-alexander-molochnikov-extremists-1237045109/) _2026-08-19 · Andreas Wiseman · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Chulpan Khamatova (Good Bye Lenin) has been set to star in Alexander Molochnikov’s The Extremists, a feature length version of the director’s Oscar-shortlisted short film Extremist. The original short centered on a young Russian artist who secretly replaced food labels in a Moscow supermarket with pacifist messages, an act that ultimately led to her \[…\] ## [‘Minotaur’ Is A Live Oscar Contender For The Best International Film Category But For Which Country & How Does It Stack Up?](https://deadline.com/2026/08/minotaur-oscar-contender-best-international-fim-category-1237043298/) _2026-08-19 · Andreas Wiseman · Deadline_ Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Cannes Competition drama Minotaur is widely considered one of the live contenders to make the Academy’s Best International Film category. Earlier this week, the Russian-language drama, which won the Grand Prix on the Croisette, was among eleven movies to make Germany’s longlist for the prize. However, it was the only film on the \[…\] ## [‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ Exec Sasha Bühler Exits International Film Role At Netflix](https://deadline.com/2026/08/sasha-buhler-netflix-director-international-film-exiting-1237045014/) _2026-08-19 · Stewart Clarke · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Sasha Bühler, one of Netflix’s top international film execs and whose credits include All Quiet on the Western Front, has left the streamer. Bühler, who is Director of Film for German-speaking Europe, has been with Netflix since 2019. She originally joined as Director of Film for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Nordics and CEE, \[…\] ## [Fatih Akin’s ‘Ghost Song’ To Open San Sebastián Film Festival](https://deadline.com/2026/08/fatih-akin-ghost-song-san-sebastian-film-festival-1237045062/) _2026-08-19 · Zac Ntim · Deadline_ Ghost Song, the latest feature from German filmmaker Fatih Akin, will open this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival. The title was confirmed this morning by the Spanish festival. Ghost Song will screen on September 18 at the Kursaal following the opening ceremony. Akin will compete for the Golden Shell for the first time in his decades-long \[…\] ## [The Beatles’ Apple Corps & Universal Music Group Set Merchandise Partnership](https://deadline.com/2026/08/the-beatles-apple-corps-universal-music-group-partnership-1237045043/) _2026-08-19 · Zac Ntim · Deadline_ Universal Music Group (UMG) will handle all worldwide physical and digital merchandise, licensing, and e-commerce related to The Beatles as part of a new long-term partnership with Apple Corps. The deal between the two entities was confirmed this morning. UMG already handles The Beatles’ music catalog and notably brought the band’s recordings to streaming sites \[…\] ## [Mark Gatiss Drama ‘Bookish’ Returning For Third Chapter & Festive Special](https://deadline.com/2026/08/bookish-season-3-festive-special-mark-gatiss-drama-1237045024/) _2026-08-19 · Jesse Whittock · Deadline_ There’s a third chapter coming for Gabriel Book. Mark Gatiss’s cozy crime drama, Bookish, has landed a Season 3 order at UKTV’s U&Alibi channel, and a two-part Christmas special for this year. The third season will run to six episodes and is set to launch in 2027. Bookish: The Crown of Destiny, the festive special, \[…\] ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/abq7cwFjFbby) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [The Sidemen & NFTS Team To Train Next Generation Of Unscripted Producers In UK](https://deadline.com/2026/08/sidemen-nfts-training-unscripted-producers-uk-1237044990/) _2026-08-19 · Jesse Whittock · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: They might be one man down, but The Sidemen are looking to the future of production. The British YouTuber group’s Sidemen Entertainment has teamed with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to find the next generation of unscripted producers. The move is part of The Sidemen’s belief that the TV, streaming and creator \[…\] ## [Before She Hosts Primetime Emmy Awards, Mariska Hargitay Goes For Gold With Triple Nominee ‘My Mom Jayne’](https://deadline.com/2026/08/mariska-hargitay-interview-my-mom-jayne-1237043627/) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Carey · Deadline_ As Mariska Hargitay reflects on the past year in her life – a momentous one for the actress and filmmaker – a word comes to her mind to describe it: “cathartic.” She completed her 27th season starring as Capt. Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU and in May made her Broadway debut in the \[…\] ## [Kevin Macdonald On Capturing Pep Guardiola For Prime Video’s ‘A Beautiful Obsession’: “Like Having Robert De Niro Play A Football Coach”](https://deadline.com/2026/08/kevin-macdonald-pep-guardiola-man-city-beautiful-obsession-1237014372/) _2026-08-17 · Max Goldbart · Deadline_ “Pep playing himself is a bit like having Robert De Niro play a football coach.” Those are the musings of Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, who has just spent two years charting the exploits of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City for A Beautiful Obsession and yet had barely heard of Guardiola before he was brought on \[…\] ## [Everything We Know About ‘The Morning Show’ Season 5 So Far](https://deadline.com/feature/the-morning-show-season-5-news-updates-what-to-expect-1236760731/) _2026-08-17 · Dessi Gomez · Deadline_ Season 5 of Apple TV’s The Morning Show has begun adding new faces to its already stacked cast. Season 4 left off with a major character and actress making their departures about midway through. Already, three names have been added to the mix of the news network world and beyond. For everything we know about \[…\] ## [Everything We Know About ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 So Far](https://deadline.com/feature/the-gilded-age-season-4-news-updates-everything-we-know-1236748421/) _2026-08-17 · Dessi Gomez · Deadline_ The culture clash will continue in Season 4 of Julian Fellowes’ HBO period drama The Gilded Age, based on the turn-of-the-century time period in America that lasted between 1870 and 1900. Some familiar faces have been promoted to series regulars since Season 3, and some new faces are joining the cast to play big-name historical \[…\] ## [‘All Her Fault’ Creator On Challenging How Society Views Women & Mothers In Thriller Series](https://deadline.com/2026/08/all-her-fault-creator-megan-gallagher-interview-1237043228/) _2026-08-17 · Katie Campione · Deadline_ Of all the feedback she’s received on All Her Fault, there is one comment that sticks with creator and showrunner Megan Gallagher: “Those are two of the worst husbands I’ve ever seen on television, and neither one of them were having an affair.” It certainly would’ve been easy (and predictable) to fuel audiences’ distaste for \[…\] ## [Abby Phillip Signs New Deal To Remain At CNN](https://deadline.com/2026/08/abby-phillip-cnn-contract-1237043487/) _2026-08-17 · Ted Johnson · Deadline_ Abby Phillip has signed a new deal at CNN, where she has hosted the nightly show CNN Newsnight. A network spokesperson declined to comment on talent contracts. According to a source, Phillip recently renewed her deal to remain at the network, which she joined in 2017. CNN NewsNight‘s roundtables frequently land clips on social media, \[…\] ## [Disney Sets Ryan Gosling ‘Ghost Rider’ For Summer 2028, Other Tentpole Release Dates Out Of D23](https://deadline.com/2026/08/ghost-rider-2028-disney-release-dates-1237043467/) _2026-08-17 · Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline_ Disney sent out a list of 2028 theatrical release dates and then some, most of which we told you about both separately on D23’s big Friday night and in our outlook from the studio’s big film lineup. Prominently, while we knew Ghost Rider was opening in 2028, Disney has officially made it known that the \[…\] ## [Dan Harmon Talks Overhauling ‘Rick And Morty’ Workplace, Fears & Hopes For Future Of Adult Animation – Contenders TV Nominees Studio](https://deadline.com/2026/08/dan-harmon-rick-and-morty-emmy-interview-1237043095/) _2026-08-17 · Patrick Hipes · Deadline_ There was “a great deal of turbulence,” Dan Harmon acknowledged, following co-creator and star Justin Roiland’s 2023 ouster from Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty ahead of Season 7, amid domestic violence charges (which were ultimately dropped) and other allegations of misconduct. But it feels now, that the ship has been righted and the page has \[…\] ## [New Yorker’s Ariel Levy To Join ‘60 Minutes’ As A Contributor](https://deadline.com/2026/08/ariel-levy-60-minutes-contributor-1237043444/) _2026-08-17 · Ted Johnson · Deadline_ Ariel Levy, a staff writer at The New Yorker, is joining CBS News’ 60 Minutes as a contributor. Executive Producer Nick Bilton wrote: “Ariel is an astonishingly original writer and reporter, fearlessly going to far-flung places and exploring sensitive topics that have driven consequential debates. For nearly three decades, first at New York magazine and then at The \[…\] ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O46HQx3r9Mxu) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Sam Trammell, Robin Weigert, Chris Coy Among 6 Cast In Hulu’s ‘Prison Break’ Reboot](https://deadline.com/2026/08/hulu-prison-break-reboot-series-cast-sam-trammell-chris-coy-1237043324/) _2026-08-17 · Denise Petski · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Sam Trammell (True Blood), Sean Bridgers (Deadwood), Chris Coy (Black Rabbit), Kerry Bishé (Halt and Catch Fire), Robin Weigert (Deadwood) and Jean Louisa Kelly (Uncle Buck) are set for recurring roles in Prison Break, Hulu’s upcoming series reboot from Elgin James (Mayans M.C., The Outlaws). They join previously announced series stars Emily Browning (Cassidy), \[…\] ## [Showtime! Buss Family Sells Remaining Lakers Stake To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner](https://deadline.com/2026/08/lakers-iger-buss-family-stak-1237043368/) _2026-08-17 · Dominic Patten · Deadline_ Bob Iger was feted like a Disney Prince at D23 this past weekend, but the ex-CEO real starturn looks to be scoring an even greater stake in the L.A. Lakers today. With longtime owners the Buss family voting to tag along with Iger and Josh Kushner’s $12.5 billion purchase last week of the NBA team \[…\] ## [Blake Levin Joins Independent Artist Group As Head Of Media Finance & Sales](https://deadline.com/2026/08/blake-levin-joins-iag-media-finance-role-1237043412/) _2026-08-17 · Matthewgrobar · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Independent Artist Group has appointed Blake Levin to the role of Head of Media Finance and Sales. At IAG, Levin will lead the media finance and content sales business, working with filmmakers, producers, production companies, financiers and rights holders to structure financing, secure distribution, and maximize the value of projects in the domestic and international \[…\] ## [Prime Video Sets Global Launch Date For Indian Investigative Drama ‘Babita Singh Reporting’](https://deadline.com/2026/08/babita-singh-reporting-prime-video-global-launch-date-1237040426/) _2026-08-17 · Jesse Whittock · Deadline_ EXCLUSIVE: Babita Singh Reporting, Prime Video’s next pic out of India, will launch globally on August 28. Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the investigative drama features stars Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti, and Anshumaan Pushkar. Saurabh Malhotra, Manuj Mittra, and Tina Tharwani are producing through Film Squad Productions in association with Act \[…\] ## [‘Douglas Gordon By Douglas Gordon’ Director Finlay Pretsell On His Portrait Of An Eccentric Genius: “This Is The Mind Of A Conceptual Artist” – Edinburgh Film Festival](https://deadline.com/2026/08/douglas-gordon-by-douglas-gordon-director-finlay-pretsell-1237042674/) _2026-08-17 · Damon Wise · Deadline_ On the face of it, Finlay Pretsell’s first feature, Time Trial (2017), seemed like any other underdog sports movie, chronicling the last hurrah of disgraced Scottish cyclist David Millar in his last year as a professional rider at the Tour De France. Others might have taken the easy option and milked this against-all-odds story for \[…\] ## [Hayden Panettiere Dies: “Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & ‘Scream’ Star Was 36](https://deadline.com/2026/08/hayden-panettiere-dead-1237042575/) _2026-08-17 · Tomt · Deadline_ Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for playing the superpowered cheerleader on NBC’s Heroes, has died at the age of 36. Her rep confirmed the news to Deadline. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought \[…\] ## [‘Lanterns’ Star Kyle Chandler Weighs In On Premiere Twist That Sets In Motion “The Whole Mystery” Of HBO Series](https://deadline.com/2026/08/lanterns-premiere-twist-hal-jordan-kyle-chandler-interview-1237042293/) _2026-08-17 · Katie Campione · Deadline_ SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the premiere of HBO’s Lanterns. All is not what it seems in HBO’s Lanterns. The series premiered Sunday night, introducing audiences to Kyle Chandler as the legendary Lantern Hal Jordan and his trainee John Stewart (played by Aaron Pierre). Whatever plans Hal has for John’s training regimen are \[…\] ## [‘Lanterns’ Creators On That OMG First Episode Ending – Crew Call Podcast](https://deadline.com/2026/08/lanterns-first-episode-hal-jordan-podcast-damon-lindelof-1237042209/) _2026-08-17 · Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline_ Warning: This podcast and write-up has spoilers about the ending of tonight’s first episode of HBO/DC’s Lanterns We can’t even say it in a blunt, straight sentence. But, first episode in, something crazy happened to Kyle Chandler’s O.G. Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, in a time jump. It’s an outcome that sets up for an interesting \[…\] ## [Harrison Ford, Robert Downey Jr. & Ellen Pompeo Pay Tribute To Bob Iger As He Becomes A Disney Legend](https://deadline.com/2026/08/bob-iger-disney-legend-1237042336/) _2026-08-17 · Tomt · Deadline_ It’s been quite a week for Bob Iger. First, the former Disney CEO managed to buy one of America’s most-coveted sports franchises — which wasn’t even officially for sale — and today he became a Disney Legend. For those unfamiliar with the honor, it is given to those who have “made a significant impact on \[…\] ## [Call Her Moving: Alex Cooper In Talks With CAA After UTA Exit Under Cloud](https://deadline.com/2026/08/alex-cooper-caa-talkls-uta-exit-1237042312/) _2026-08-16 · Dominic Patten · Deadline_ Following several turbulent months and the forthcoming end of her beverage brand, Alex Cooper is embracing change — at least when it comes to her representation. The Call Her Daddy host is in serious talks with CAA, Deadline can confirm. Nothing is signed, sealed and delivered yet, but the expectation is Cooper will make the \[…\] ## [Myki Meeks On Life-Changing Experience Winning ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ & How The Team Raises The Bar Every Year – Contenders TV Nominees Studio](https://deadline.com/2026/08/myki-meeks-rupauls-drag-race-winner-video-interview-1237042115/) _2026-08-16 · Rosy Cordero · Deadline_ After 18 seasons on the air, RuPaul’s Drag Race has received a total of 88 Emmy nominations with 29 wins. To celebrate its most recent slew of Emmy nominations, executive producer Natalia James, co-executive producer John Polly, production designer Jen Chu, choreographer Jamal Sims and Season 18 winner Myki Meeks joined Deadline’s Contenders Television: The Nominees Studio \[…\] ## [Jason Segel Says ‘Shrinking’ Season 4 Will Move Past Acute Grief: “Like A Rom-Com To Me To Try Again At 45 Years Old” – Contenders TV Nominees Studio](https://deadline.com/2026/08/jason-segel-shrinking-video-interview-season-4-emmys-1237041926/) _2026-08-16 · Patrick Hipes · Deadline_ They’re already shooting Season 4, but the Shrinking cast — co-creator/co-writer Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams and Michael Urie — took a break to chat about their Emmy-nominated third season at Deadline’s Contenders Television: The Nominees Studio. Segel, who stars as Jimmy and serves as executive producer and writer alongside Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, teased \[…\] ## [‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’s Bloody Good Expansion As Indies Flex – Specialty Box Office](https://deadline.com/2026/08/indie-film-box-office-teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-1237042281/) _2026-08-16 · Jillg366 · Deadline_ Indie films helped drive a terrific box office weekend with Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma from Mubi a standout. The edgy director with a dedicated fan base of her own tapped the youthful audience that flocked to Obsession and Backrooms as well as fans of the The X-Files (Gillian Anderson stars), \[…\] ## [Octavia Spencer “Felt It Was Incumbent On Me As A Citizen Of The World” To Make ‘Lost Women Of Alaska’ – Contenders TV Nominees Studio](https://deadline.com/2026/08/octavia-spencer-lost-women-of-alaska-emmy-interview-1237041780/) _2026-08-16 · Patrick Hipes · Deadline_ Octavia Spencer has been following true crime stories since she was just 11 years old. Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders: The Nominees Studio, Spencer said, “I think there are a lot of people who are very new to the true crime genre. I’m not, I’ve been studying it. I read a horrible story, a true crime \[…\] ## [Dwayne Johnson Describes ‘Lizard Music’ As “‘Willy Wonka’ From The Mind Of Benny Safdie,” Details 5-Hour Makeup Process To Play 70-Year-Old — D23](https://deadline.com/2026/08/dwayne-johnson-describes-lizard-music-willy-wonka-d23-1237042262/) _2026-08-16 · Glenn Garner · Deadline_ Following his transformation for The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson is back together with Benny Safdie for their next project. While speaking to Deadline on Sunday at D23, the Golden Globe nominee revealed that he’s begun production on the Safdie-helmed Lizard Music, for which he undergoes “five hours of makeup every day” to play a man \[…\] ## MRN Crew Call - 8.12.26 - Luke Lambert _2026-08-12 · MRN Crew Call_ Todd Gordon and Steve Post react to Ty Gibbs' win at Iowa Speedway and are joined by Luke Lambert to discuss Carson Hocevar's season and preview the weekend ahead at Richmond Raceway. 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