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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

'Just show up and listen': Josh Greenbaum on exploring friendship, allyship, and identity in 'Will and Harper' by Denton Davidson

The Emmy-nominated director delves into the transformative journey of Will Ferrell and Harper Steele in his Netflix documentary.

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'Funny wins': Morgan Neville on taking fans behind the scenes in 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' by Denton Davidson

The Oscar-winning director and producer reveals how risk, failure, and raw energy shaped the legendary sketch-comedy series.

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'We wanted to tell that story while he was still alive': Joseph Patel on honoring Sly Stone in 'Sly Lives!' by Denton Davidson

The Oscar-winning producer shares how he and Questlove created a powerful tribute capturing the funk icon's genius and legacy before his passing.

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'Hilarity ensues, hopefully': Mike Sweeney on globetrotting for laughs in 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' by Denton Davidson

The Emmy-winning writer and producer shares behind-the-scenes stories from the HBO Max travel comedy, from Javier Bardem's jam-packed day in Spain to Freud-inspired gags in Austria.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Kathy Bates could make Emmy history as sole nominee for 'Matlock' by Denton Davidson

The 77-year-old legend is favored to become the first Best Drama Actress winner from a lone-nominated show since Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany in 2016.

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Monday, August 11, 2025

'There were places I had to go that I'd never gone before': Chloë Sevigny on bold career choices, polarizing characters, and 'Monsters' by Denton Davidson

Actress opens up about her Emmy-nominated role in the acclaimed Netflix limited series and why she embraces unconventional projects.

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

TIFF Primetime turns 10: Ethan Hawke, Jason Bateman, Jude Law, and Toni Collette headline global TV slate by Denton Davidson

The Toronto International Film Festival unveils its 2025 Primetime slate featuring world premieres from Sterlin Harjo, Mae Martin, Hansal Mehta and more " with top talent from the U.S., Cana…

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Monday, August 4, 2025

'Fur coat, gun in hand, no rules': Cristin Milioti on her 'thrilling' first Emmy nomination for playing Sofia Falcone in 'The Penguin' by Denton Davidson

The actress reflects on the show's 24 Emmy nominations, working with Colin Farrell, and the bittersweet memory of missing her 2013 Grammy win for 'Once.'

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Golden Globe Foundation elects new officers and board members: Meet the leadership by Denton Davidson

Get to know Adam Tanswell, Bianca Goodloe, Miriam Spritzer, Raffi Boghosian, Ramzy Malouki, and Tim Kittleson " the newest leaders of the Golden Globe Foundation. Dedicated to supporting und…

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Submissions open for 83rd Golden Globes: Hollywood's 'party of the year' returns Jan. 11 by Denton Davidson

Emmy Award-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner return as showrunners, with Nikki Glaser back to host the ceremony.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

'Pride and Prejudice': Everything to know about Netflix's star-studded Jane Austen adaptation as production begins by Denton Davidson

Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden, and Olivia Colman lead a fresh take on Jane Austen's classic romance, helmed by Heartstopper director Euros Lyn.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

National Geographic and Netflix lead winners at 2025 Documentary Emmys by Denton Davidson

MSNBC's 'The Sing Sing Chronicles' wins Best Documentary on second night of awards.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

'I was taken with the idea of a spy show': How 'Talamasca: The Secret Order' showrunners expand Anne Rice's Immortal Universe in new AMC ser by Denton Davidson

Series won't be based on a specific Anne Rice book, but on a recurring, enigmatic organization in her novels.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts to join Brandy and Monica on 'The Boy Is Mine' tour by Denton Davidson

Reigning American Idol winner Jamal Roberts just scored a monumental gig " joining pop and R&B icons Brandy and Monica on their joint headlining The Boy Is Mine tour. The 27-year-old gos…

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Debbie Allen to receive honorary Oscar: Here's a look at her trailblazing career and awards history by Denton Davidson

Debbie Allen has yet another reason to celebrate her illustrious career " she will soon add an honorary Oscar to her impressive list of accolades. The 75-year-old actor, director, choreograp…

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

'The 39 Steps' turns 90: How Alfred Hitchcock popularized the iconic 'MacGuffin' plot device by Denton Davidson

The "MacGuffin" is one of the most famous, most enduring plot devices in all cinema (so much so, AMC Theaters named their in-house bars after it). The term was created by screenwriter Angus …

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

'Feel good about not conforming': Christina Ricci reflects on her iconic roles, from Wednesday Addams to Misty Quigley by Denton Davidson

The Gold Standard is a Gold Derby series where we speak to legendary figures in Hollywood who take us through their award-worthy greatest hits. Here, Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award nomine…

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

2025 Tony Awards: Complete list of winners (updating live) by Denton Davidson

The 2025 Tony Awards were doled out in style Sunday night as three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo hosted from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Heading into the ceremony, Buena Vista…

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

HBO eyes an Emmys doc sweep with 'Pee-wee as Himself' and 'Chimp Crazy' by Denton Davidson

Amid the crowded, contentious field for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special one project has emerged as the early favorite: HBO's Pee-wee as Himself, a poignant tribute to Paul Reubens, th…

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Jay Duplass on exposing his 'dad bod' and playing a 'soft villain' in 'Dying for Sex': 'Easily one of my biggest acting challenges' by Denton Davidson

"My initial thoughts while reading the script were, 'Boy this is a big swing,'" says Jay Duplass about the FX limited series Dying for Sex. "We are trying to tell maximum dramatic story with…

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The 2025 Tony Awards: How to watch, streaming details, nominees, performers, and presenters by Denton Davidson

Broadway's biggest night is back " and it's sure to be packed with star power, dazzling performances, and fierce competition. The 2025 Tony Awards, celebrating the best of live theater, is a…

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Chloë Sevigny on Kitty Menendez and 'Monsters' fascination: 'People are endlessly curious about those who have privilege and abuse it' by Denton Davidson

"People are endlessly occupied, enthralled, and curious about people who have privilege and abuse it," Chloë Sevigny tells Gold Derby about the fascination behind Netflix's Monsters: The …

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

'I Am: Celine Dion' will now compete for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking at Emmys " so what's the difference? by Denton Davidson

Prime Video's documentary I Am: Celine Dion, which chronicles the iconic pop singer's battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, has been accepted to compete in the Exceptional Merit in Documentary …

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'My Mom Jayne': Mariska Hargitay is reclaiming her family story in HBO doc about her iconic mother by Denton Davidson

Mariska Hargitay was just 3 years old when her mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield, died in a car accident at the age of 34. Nearly six decades later, the Emmy-winning actress makes her f…

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Friday, May 30, 2025

'A lot comes with jumping into that inferno': Questlove explores the burden of Black genius in 'Sly Lives!' by Denton Davidson

To follow up his Oscar-winning Summer of Soul, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson turned his focus on one of the landmark acts featured in that lauded documentary, Sly and the Family Stone. The r…

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'I cried a lot': Rob Delaney on the heart and humor in FX's 'Dying for Sex' " and Neighbor Guy's kick in the 'zone' by Denton Davidson

"Worst case scenario, he's this annoying, gross collection of sights, sounds, and smells," jokes Rob Delaney about his character, simply known as Neighbor Guy, in FX's limited series Dying f…

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Taye Diggs on getting his groove back in 'Forever': 'This role was very therapeutic for me' by Denton Davidson

"She put me on the map." So says Taye Diggs of Terry McMillan, the writer-producer who catapulted him to stardom in 1998 with How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Reflecting on that period of his…

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Natasha Lyonne and director Rian Johnson reveal 'magic trick' behind Cynthia Erivo playing quintuplets in 'Poker Face' Season 2 premiere by Denton Davidson

The cast and crew of Peacock's Emmy-winning comedy Poker Face were laughing it up during a special PaleyFest premiere of Season 2 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on March 29. Lucky fans were…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off