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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Diane Warren and Alex Somers talk Beatles influence and unconventional composition for Film Song and Score roundtable by Kara Warner

The lively discussion is about songwriting and composing processes, the music biz and working with unconventional or old-school tech like Walkmans.

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Diane Warren embraces being 'difficult' to be great in 'Relentless': 'It's in service of the song' by Kara Warner

The iconic songwriter discusses writing a song for her own documentary, what she thinks of her famous collaborators' honest commentary in it, and being her own worst critic.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Film cinematography roundtable celebrates 'Frankenstein,' 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' and 'Wicked: For Good' by Kara Warner

Dan Laustsen, William Rexer, and Alice Brooks discuss the uses of practical effects, the magic of cast and crew collaboration, and playing (safely) with real fire.

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'Wicked: For Good' cinematographer Alice Brooks breaks down 'Girl in the Bubble' scene, the film's emotional core by Kara Warner

She shares BTS secrets behind filming the new original song, celebrating five years working on Wicked and a hint about the final scene of 'For Good.'

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Friday, November 14, 2025

How casting director Shayna Markowitz found the right real comics for 'Is This Thing On?' by Kara Warner

She worked closely with writer/director Bradley Cooper to make the film's Comedy Cellar scenes fully authentic.

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How Susanne Scheel cast over 100 speaking roles for 'A House of Dynamite' by Kara Warner

She discusses the massive amount of research, casting real military personnel in the film, and the joy of getting to spend quality time on set.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

TV production designers for 'The Gilded Age' and 'Black Rabbit' on the magic of New York sets by Kara Warner

Award-winning production designers Bob Shaw and Alex DiGerlando talk tools of the trade on a roundtable panel.

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'The Gilded Age' production designer Bob Shaw reveals the secrets behind creating an English castle by Kara Warner

The Oscar nominated and Emmy winning designer shares about the beloved and historical New York locations.

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How production designer Alex DiGerlando created Jason Bateman and Jude Law's fictional but functional 'Black Rabbit' restaurant by Kara Warner

The Emmy-nominated designer and his team created a working restaurant inspired by a legendary New York City location.

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Friday, April 3, 2015

Wolf Hall Author Hilary Mantel on Thomas Cromwell, and Why Henry VIII Was the Ultimate Romantic by Kara Warner

It feels like Wolf Hall season in America: Six years after Hilary Mantel's historical novel about Thomas Cromwell hit shelves, its BBC adaptation will be introduced to U.S. audiences on…

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