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26 Jun 2025, 18:30

The Academy Invites 534 New Members, Including ‘Anora,’ ‘No Other Land,’ and ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Alum

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Should all 534 people in the 2025 new member class accept their invitation, the Academy's membership make-up would become 35 percent women, 22 percent from underrepresented communities, and 21 percent international.

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23 Jun 2025, 18:35

The Woman Behind the World’s First Road Trip Gets the VR Treatment in Emmy Contender ‘Trailblazer’ — Next, It Becomes a Feature Film

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Daisy Ridley narrates the Springer Studios-created VR project, soon to be a feature from executive producer and "All Quiet on the Western Front" writer Lesley Paterson.

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23 Jun 2025, 17:30

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IndieWire also received top accolades for its criticism, reporting, and podcasting.

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20 Jun 2025, 19:30

‘Andor’ Writer Beau Willimon Breaks Down Saw Gerrera’s ‘Absolutely Wackadoodle’ Rhydo Speech

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After writing a fair amount of his scripts in war-torn Ukraine, Willimon explains how reality and history informed Season 2 — with a special play-by-play of building Forest Whitaker's Episode 5 aria.

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20 Jun 2025, 19:00

‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Features a Set of Sideburns That ‘Saved the Day’

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'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' creator Shaye Ogbonna, costume designer Ernesto Martinez, and hair department head Lawrence Davis share what details made the Peacock series a great period piece.

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20 Jun 2025, 15:45

Watch the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Writers Discuss How They Have Become Experts at ‘Pivoting’

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Writer/producers Molly McNearney, Danny Ricker, Gary Greenberg, and Josh Holloway explain how their late night ABC show adapts to unpredictable news cycles, and an upcoming rotation of guest hosts.

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19 Jun 2025, 22:00

Four Starry Drama Emmy Contenders Reveal the Ongoing Power of Spy vs. Spy

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"The Agency," "Black Doves," "The Day of the Jackal," and "Slow Horses" reinvent the espionage genre in clever ways.

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19 Jun 2025, 18:30

‘The Four Seasons’ Breakout Marco Calvani on Going Very Gay and Very Italian for the Netflix Series

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"I really thought he needed someone Italian, a bartender, or waiter, who says 'pizza and lasagna,'" the Emmy contender thought when his friend Colman Domingo approached him for a role on the show.

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18 Jun 2025, 19:30

‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Erin Foster Set Out to Make Her Own ‘Fleabag’ — Her ‘Really Sweet’ Rom-Com Took Her by Surprise

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The creator and co-showrunner expected her Adam Brody- and Kristen Bell-starring Netflix comedy — based on her own life! — would be more "edgy." As she tells IndieWire, the sweetness that emerged became the hit's "superpower."

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18 Jun 2025, 18:00

The Academy Reveals Board of Governors for 2025-2026

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The list of governors starting a new term includes incumbent Marlee Matlin, first-timer Peter Kujawski, and screenwriter Larry Karaszewski, who's returning from a hiatus.

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17 Jun 2025, 21:30

Emily Watson Relished Wielding Her Power in HBO’s ‘Dune: Prophecy’

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The two-time Oscar nominee looks back on surviving the Miramax indie era and the ways that streaming has benefitted her career.

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17 Jun 2025, 18:30

‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast and Crew Describe the ‘Weird Dance’ It Takes to Make Each Show Happen

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Cast member Chloe Fineman, director Liz Patrick, Hair Department Head Jodi Mancuso, and Makeup Department Head Louie Zakarian talk to IndieWire about the everyday challenges of working on NBC's late night staple.

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16 Jun 2025, 19:30

Adria Arjona Wept Saying Her ‘Andor’ Farewell: It ‘Shook My Heart’

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After a season about courage and selflessness, suffering and shame, Arjona said a vulnerable goodbye to Bix Caleen and "Andor" forever.

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15 Jun 2025, 22:30

Rolin Jones Knew ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Season 2 Nailed It When He Saw Jacob Anderson’s Dramatic Transformation

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The showrunner caught up with IndieWire ahead of the 2025 Emmys, and teased star Sam Reid as "a near-Messiah having a nervous breakdown" in an unprecedented Season 3.

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14 Jun 2025, 19:30

Hot Wings and Rabbit Holes: Exploring Late Night’s Dance With Digital

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Late night television has reached a moment of convergence where the traditional shows are making more online efforts as the online shows are becoming more traditional.

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13 Jun 2025, 19:30

Ron Howard Loses His Sh*t in His Favorite ‘The Studio’ Scene

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The affable producer/director walks IndieWire through the scene that sees him go way out of character in a marketing meeting, physically attacking Seth Rogen's studio president.

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13 Jun 2025, 00:00

See Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Fassbender, and Jodie Turner-Smith Explain How ‘The Agency’ Feels Personal

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The spy series created by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth leans into love like suspense.

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12 Jun 2025, 22:15

The ‘St. Denis Medical’ Team Pinpoint the Power of Mockumentaries: ‘Your Reactions Are the Punchline’ — Watch

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Creators Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer were joined by actors Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Mekki Leeper, and Kaliko Kauahi for a TV Academy FYC event hosted by IndieWire.

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12 Jun 2025, 20:55

Gold List TV Honors ‘Squid Game,’ ‘Deli Boys,’ ‘The Studio,’ and More

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The second annual Gold List has released its TV Honors ahead of the Emmys, honoring "the most exceptional achievements by Asian creatives in television this past year."

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12 Jun 2025, 20:55

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The second annual Gold List has released its TV Honors ahead of the Emmys, honoring "the most exceptional achievements by Asian creatives in television this past year."

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12 Jun 2025, 20:12

‘Charliebird’ Wins Top Tribeca Festival Jury Prize: Full List of Winners

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Tribeca: Sara Goher's "Happy Birthday" also received three honors, including the Nora Ephron Award.

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12 Jun 2025, 19:30

TV’s Hottest Club Is Philadelphia — Why This American City Is a Perfect Playground for New Shows

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From staples to new shows, the city of brotherly love is getting a whole lot of TV time.

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12 Jun 2025, 19:15

How ‘A Man on the Inside’ Crafted a ‘True Rom-Com’ Ending Without the Typical Romance

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Creator Mike Schur is joined by cast members Ted Danson and Stephanie Beatriz, and production designer Ian Phillips and DP David J. Miller, to break down the design of a perfect ending.

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11 Jun 2025, 20:30

‘Severance’ Stars Zach Cherry and Merritt Wever Break Down Building the Innies and Outies of Their Twisted Onscreen Relationship

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Wever and Cherry, who plays both the severed Dylan and his more miserable outie in Season 2, walk IndieWire through creating a reverse chemistry with Wever as the wife cheating on her husband with his innie.

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11 Jun 2025, 19:30

Jeremy Saulnier on When ‘Rebel Ridge’ Success Went from ‘Virtual’ to ‘Very, Very Real’

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Reflecting on his movie's long journey, the writer and director said he "certainly didn't intend" for the Netflix film to end up in the Emmy race, but "there's also some benefits."

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10 Jun 2025, 23:30

Steven Krueger Says ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 Was a ‘Mindf*ck’ — Confirms Ben Burned Down the Cabin

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The actor walked IndieWire through standing trial, saying goodbye, and holding his own head as the "beautiful and tragic" Coach Ben Scott.

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10 Jun 2025, 18:45

Eddie Redmayne and the Filmmakers Behind ‘The Day of the Jackal’ on Paying Tribute to a Classic While Creating Something Entirely New

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Redmayne, director of photography Christopher Ross, costume designer Natalie Humphries, director and executive producer Brian Kirk, and executive producer Nigel Marchant talk about what they wanted to keep and where they wanted to go off in new directions in remaking Fred Zinnemann's 1973 classic.

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10 Jun 2025, 13:00

Conan O’Brien, Viola Davis, and Ryan Murphy Headline 2025 Television Academy Hall of Fame Class

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Henry Winkler and Don Mischer will also be inducted at the inaugural Televerse festival this August.

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09 Jun 2025, 03:42

Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook, and Cole Escola Lead Tony Winners

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Broadway brought out the full razzle dazzle for a star-filled show that also featured some of Hollywood's top talent.

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08 Jun 2025, 21:00

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Lyonne was honored with the award for her distinct multi-hyphenate work on "Poker Face."

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08 Jun 2025, 15:00

Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady Thought ‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Would Be a ‘Time Capsule:’ ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Coming Out in the Time That It Is’

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IndieWire Honors: Accepting the Spark Award for the animated Amazon Prime Video series, Youssef reflected on pitching a show that "probably shouldn't belong on TV."

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07 Jun 2025, 20:55

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The people behind some of the season's most exciting TV shows gathered for an intimate evening celebrating the creative process.