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How ‘Drag Race’ Makeup Artist David Petruschin Spends Six Hours Transforming RuPaul With a ‘Complete Reconstruction’

Among the first people to arrive on set at “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are RuPaul and her makeup artist, David Petruschin, better known as “Raven.” During the show’s FYC event, which included a set visit to the location where “Drag Race” films, Petruschin explained what it takes to transform RuPaul. He said, “We spend about six […]

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‘Wonder Man’ Production Designers Break Down Easter Eggs, From Simon’s Mutant ID to Asgard Tourism Posters

Marvel’s “Wonder Man” is loaded with Easter eggs, cameos, and deep-cut ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some are obvious, while others are well-hidden. Who better to highlight the easter eggs than the show’s production designers, Cindy Chao and Michele Yu? The limited series, now streaming on Disney+, follows Yahya Abdul-Mateen II  as Simon Williams, […]

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‘The Odyssey’ Formats: Imax, 70mm and All the Ways to Watch Christopher Nolan’s Epic

Every frame of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was shot in Imax. But choosing a theater to watch the movie in is a little more complicated, since the epic film is coming to theaters in several formats. With tickets going on sale Thursday, “The Odyssey’s” website has provided a guide which shows how the film will […]

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‘Hacks’: Jean Smart’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ Party Dress Was Made From Real Playing Cards That Were Hand-Stitched On

“Hacks” costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager came across the script for Episode 3 of the show’s final season, and there was one line that stood out: “Deborah shows up in a dress made of playing cards.” Since it was early in prep, Felix-Hager had time to consider what that would look like. It was through conversations […]

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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Finale’s Hallway Scene Took Three Days of Prep and One Day to Shoot

Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again” is renowned for its iconic hallway fight sequences, so it’s only fitting that the season concludes with another epic moment. The episode follows Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) as he gets patched up and is running late to Karen Page’s (Deborah Ann Woll) trial after he was shot in the last […]

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‘The Pitt’ Makeup Head Unpacks the Show’s Goriest Moments, From a Bloody Head Flap to Tongue Lacerations

“The Pitt’s” department head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti knew that after the success of the show’s first season, she would have to step things up a notch for season 2. The first season featured heart attacks, third-degree burns and an emergency thoracotomy. For Season 2, the challenge was to push boundaries and elevate the drama […]

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How ‘Love Story’ Found a Way to Recreate New York City in the ’90s

FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” was a world crafted in muted, minimalist and romantic themes. Set in the 1990s, the Ryan Murphy production follows the relationship of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Production designer Alex DiGerlando hails from New Jersey and attended NYU; he knew the era well. […]

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‘The Pitt’ Star Kristin Villanueva Says She Would Like to Explore Producing at Filipino Forces Event

“The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva said she would like to explore producing. Speaking at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood, Villanueva who plays Princess on the HBO show revealed that she hoped to add to her resume. “On a career level, I’ve been an actress for the past almost 20 years, and I’ve […]

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Colman Domingo on Working With Steven Spielberg on ‘Disclosure Day’ and Believing in Aliens: ‘It Can’t Just Be Us’

2026 might very well be the year of Colman Domingo. He’s in the hit Michael Jackson biopic “Michael,” and has recently wrapped up his role as Ali on HBO’s “Euphoria.” He also stars in Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” in addition to directing one episode. This weekend, audiences will see him as Hugo in Steven Spielberg‘s […]

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WIF and ReFrame Release Emmys ‘Who to Watch’ FYC Guide Highlighting Women, Nonbinary and Trans Individuals in the Least Gender-Diverse Categories (EXCLUSIVE)

WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in the least gender-diverse categories for TV series awards. Among the highlighted women creatives are: Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary), Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky (“Hacks”), Jenny Han and Sarah […]

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How Custom-Made Instruments Were the Key to ‘The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror’ and ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Scores

Custom-made instruments are the key to scoring for composers Anže Rozman, Kara Talve and musician Russell Emanuel. Emanuel is a co-founder of the composer collective Bleeding Fingers Music along with Hans Zimmer and Steven Kofsky. Among the shows they’ve worked on that could grab voters’ attention are Apple TV’s “Prehistoric Planet.” In the show’s prior […]

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