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20 hours ago
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Loretta Swit remembered by ‘M*A*S*H' costars, including Alan Alda
In the wake of M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit's passing at the age of 87, some of her former costars have posted remembrances of the two-time Emmy winner. Alan Alda, who played Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, celebrated Swit for her role in helping to shape "Hot Lips" into a character deeper than audiences were used to seeing on TV. More from GoldDerby Loretta Swit holds this Emmy record that may never be broken Steve Carell to star opposite Tina Fey in Netflix's 'The Four Seasons' Ahmad Jamal dead: Jazz legend and Grammy lifetime achievement winner dies at 92 "Loretta was a supremely talented actor," the 89-year-old actor posted to X. "She deserved all her 10 EMMY nominations and her 2 wins. But more than acting her part, she created it. She worked hard In showing the writing staff how they could turn the character from a one joke sexist stereotype into a real person -- with real feelings and ambitions. We celebrated the day the script came out listing her character not as Hot Lips, but as Margaret. Loretta made the most of her time here." Alda was joined by Mike Farrell, who was cast in the series for its fourth season, playing B.J. Hunnicutt. On his Instagram, Farrell posted a picture of Swit with the caption, "Loretta… 1937-2025 #mash #mash4077th #mash4077 #lorettaswit #candle #sad #sadness #memory #memories" Swit died on May 30 at the age of 87. She passed away in her New York City apartment from what officials believe were natural causes. Best of GoldDerby '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' TV directors roundtable: 'American Primeval,' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,' 'Paradise' 'Paradise' directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra on the 'chaos' of crafting 'the world coming to an end' Click here to read the full article.
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20 hours ago
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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'
"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 for Sex. The tragic comedy stars Michelle Williams as Molly, a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, who abandons her husband (played by Jay Duplass) of 15 years and begins to fully explore her sexuality. More from GoldDerby Directors open up about identity, risk and emotional storytelling at Disney's FYC fest 'M*A*S*H' star Loretta Swit dies at 87, and more of today's top stories 'Maybe Happy Ending' star Darren Criss on his Tony nomination for playing a robot: 'Getting to do this is the true win' After reading the script, Delaney realized that Neighbor Guy develops into a "pretty fantastic character" — one who ultimately provides Molly with the kinky outlet and emotional connection she craves. "It's funny that he does not have a name," Delaney tells Gold Derby, "but he definitely leaves more of an impression than a lot of people with names do." Delaney says he's in a "sweet spot" in his career — auditioning for roles, pursuing opportunities that excite him, and occasionally receiving direct offers. Neighbor Guy was one such offer. "They thought I had the right brew — the right pervert-kind ratio — to play this wonderful character," he jokes. Working alongside Michelle Williams was a "dream come true" for the actor. Upon meeting the five-time Oscar nominee, Delaney was relieved to find her "just a good person." He adds, "She's an incredibly generous scene partner. She also produced the show, steering a ship that was both enjoyable and accommodating. I can't say enough positive things about her." Sarah Shatz/FX Thankfully, the two forged a strong bond, especially given Molly and Neighbor Guy's intense on-screen interactions — enter the intimacy coordinator. "I sort of feel like me and Sharon Horgan invented intimacy coordination with our show Catastrophe," Delaney says. "We wrote it, produced it, and then every season — without fail — we'd be like, 'Oh, we're in it too?' So all of our stuff would say things like, 'Request permission to caress your face.' We kind of did all that stuff — luckily I've had plenty of experience with that type of coordination and choreography." SEE 'We didn't want Molly to die': 'Dying for Sex' creators on finding the comedy in cancer In one particularly memorable scene, Neighbor Guy reveals he enjoys being kicked in…"a sensitive area." Delaney recalls, "I really do get kicked, but not actually in my private parts. There's a thing you can wear that offers a 'zone' to be kicked, but it's several inches below your gear. So, Michelle got to genuinely kick and I got to react to real physical 'stimuli.' Neighbor Guy likes to be kicked in the nuts, I don't," he laughs. Sarah Shatz/FX Although their relationship begins as purely sexual (and often hilarious), Delaney found the more intimate and heartfelt scenes in the hospital — where Molly is dying — to be the most impactful. "The way they lit the hospital room, combined with the fact that it was often raining outside, really made it feel like we were in some kind of antechamber between the living world and whatever comes next," he recalls. "It was a very different kind of acting than I'd ever done before. I really tried to not act — I cried a lot. I would have to budget my crying for the day. It was pretty intense." Reflecting on why the relationship between Molly and Neighbor Guy worked, Delaney says, "They're very lucky to have found each other. She's having a series of sacred or magical experiences as she consciously moves toward death. Neighbor Guy has met her at the right time — so he can get sort of a contact high from what she's going through. He's a big beneficiary — she really gives him a gift. I must imagine that after Molly dies that Neighbor Guy has a much richer and better life having known her." Looking back on his experience working on Dying for Sex, Delaney considers it his favorite acting job to date."I don't count Catastrophe because I [co-created] that show, but this show was of that stature for me," he says. "I love my career and I'm very grateful for it, but I often am put in stuff to be funny — nothing wrong with that, I'll do it for the rest of my life if they let me — but to do something like this, that was such an educational experience, it spoiled me. Now I just want to do stuff where everybody's firing on all cylinders. This was an example, for me, of what a show can be." Dying for Sex is available to stream on Hulu. Best of GoldDerby TV directors roundtable: 'American Primeval,' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,' 'Paradise' 'Paradise' directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra on the 'chaos' of crafting 'the world coming to an end' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' director Charlotte Brändström on Gandalf's 'big reveal' and which scene required 'the most prep' Click here to read the full article.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Faraday Future Secures Binding Deposit for 600 FX Super One MPV from New PBB Auto, and is Also Exploring a Partnership for an FX Par Location in the Los Angeles Area
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ('Faraday Future', 'FF' or the 'Company'), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that it has signed another binding FX business-to-business (B2B) deposit agreement with Los Angeles based New PBB Auto Inc., which includes a non-refundable deposit and a non-binding pre-order for 600 units of the Company's highly anticipated FX model, the Super One MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). New PBB Auto is well-known in the automotive sales and maintenance sectors in the Los Angeles metro area. With a comprehensive range of services including new and used car sales, after-sales maintenance, and auto loans, the company has established itself in the Los Angeles region for nearly a decade. New PBB Auto paid a $60,000 non-refundable deposit, which it can use toward the purchase of one or more FX vehicles, and secures priority delivery of up to 180 FX vehicles for purchasers it identifies, subject to an additional payment. This B2B order highlights the strong appeal of the Super One on the West Coast, particularly in the Los Angeles area. With California leading the country in EV sales, the state represents a critical market for FX's business and overall success. The remaining reserved vehicles could be for additional users that New PBB Auto identifies. FX Super One will provide a superior user experience with the cutting-edge technologies and advanced luxury features that it will offer. New PBB Auto will also collaborate as a paid co-creation partner, enhancing the AI-MPV experience. The FX Super One is expected to launch as a pure electric vehicle, with a super AI hybrid extended range (AIHER) electric powertrain option to follow. The first Super One model is planned to roll off the production line by the end of this year. 'Partnering with New PBB Auto marks a strategic move to localize our planned innovative MPV model by combining our Co-Creation Ecosystem online direct sales with their strong community-based offline services,' said Liying Deng, Senior Director of Sales Management at Faraday Future. 'This collaboration drives B2B sales innovation and expands access to premium, high-touch EV experiences for urban consumers.' 'We are thrilled to become a strategic partner with FX. New PBB Auto will leverage its nearly decade of experience in automotive sales and maintenance to fully support FX in achieving rapid success in the Los Angeles market,' said Leo Li, Founder and CEO of New PBB Auto. 'Faraday Future's advanced products, cutting-edge technology, and continuous spirit of innovation are truly impressive. We are confident that, together, we can deliver highly competitive and appealing products to our customers and achieve success side by side.' ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company's mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future's flagship model, the FF91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit ABOUT NEW PBB AUTO New PBB Auto is a comprehensive automotive service provider based in Los Angeles. The core services include new and used car sales, car rental services, bodywork and maintenance. Guided by the principle that 'after-sales service is the beginning of sales,' it is built on integrity and committed to long-term values. They have served thousands of customers and earned a strong reputation for trust and reliability. Whether it is car purchasing, rentals, or maintenance, they are dedicated to offering high-quality, one-stop services to clients. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release includes 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words 'estimates,' 'projected,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'forecasts,' 'plans,' 'intends,' 'believes,' 'seeks,' 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'future,' 'propose' and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the Super One MPV, the FX brand, the reservation by New PBB Auto, the creation of a fleet service by New PBB Auto and production and sales goals, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the ability of New PBB Auto to successfully establish a premium fleet; the number of vehicles that New PBB Auto ultimately chooses to purchase from the Company, which may be as few as one; the ability of New PBB Auto to identify purchasers for the Super One; the Company's ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on its AI, EREV and Faraday X (FX) strategies, each of which will be substantial; the Company's ability to design and develop EREV technology; the Company's ability to design and develop AI-based solutions; competition in the AI and EREV areas, where actual or potential competitors have or are likely to have substantial advantages relative to the Company, including but not limited to experience, expertise, funding, infrastructure and personnel; the ability of the Company to execute across multiple concurrent strategies, including the UAE, bridge strategy, or FX, EREV, AI, and US geographic expansion; the Company's ability to secure necessary agreements to license third-party range extender technology and/or license or produce FX vehicles in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere, none of which have been secured; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere; and the Company's ability to secure necessary permits at its Hanford, CA production facility; the potential impact of tariff policy; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company's ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company's limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company's history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company's payroll expense reduction plan; the Company's ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company's estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company's vehicles; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company's vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company's ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company's indebtedness; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company's ability to use its 'at-the-market' program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company's products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company's dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company's stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
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Faraday Future Secures Binding Deposit for 600 FX Super One MPV from New PBB Auto, and is Also Exploring a Partnership for an FX Par Location in the Los Angeles Area
The 600-unit pre-order demonstrates the growing recognition of FX's innovative co-creation ecosystem online direct sales with industry partners. FF and New PBB Auto are exploring the potential for deeper collaboration, including New PBB Auto potentially becoming the first FX Par strategic partner in the Los Angeles region. LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ("Faraday Future", "FF" or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that it has signed another binding FX business-to-business (B2B) deposit agreement with Los Angeles based New PBB Auto Inc., which includes a non-refundable deposit and a non-binding pre-order for 600 units of the Company's highly anticipated FX model, the Super One MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). New PBB Auto is well-known in the automotive sales and maintenance sectors in the Los Angeles metro area. With a comprehensive range of services including new and used car sales, after-sales maintenance, and auto loans, the company has established itself in the Los Angeles region for nearly a decade. New PBB Auto paid a $60,000 non-refundable deposit, which it can use toward the purchase of one or more FX vehicles, and secures priority delivery of up to 180 FX vehicles for purchasers it identifies, subject to an additional payment. This B2B order highlights the strong appeal of the Super One on the West Coast, particularly in the Los Angeles area. With California leading the country in EV sales, the state represents a critical market for FX's business and overall success. The remaining reserved vehicles could be for additional users that New PBB Auto identifies. FX Super One will provide a superior user experience with the cutting-edge technologies and advanced luxury features that it will offer. New PBB Auto will also collaborate as a paid co-creation partner, enhancing the AI-MPV experience. The FX Super One is expected to launch as a pure electric vehicle, with a super AI hybrid extended range (AIHER) electric powertrain option to follow. The first Super One model is planned to roll off the production line by the end of this year. "Partnering with New PBB Auto marks a strategic move to localize our planned innovative MPV model by combining our Co-Creation Ecosystem online direct sales with their strong community-based offline services," said Liying Deng, Senior Director of Sales Management at Faraday Future. "This collaboration drives B2B sales innovation and expands access to premium, high-touch EV experiences for urban consumers." "We are thrilled to become a strategic partner with FX. New PBB Auto will leverage its nearly decade of experience in automotive sales and maintenance to fully support FX in achieving rapid success in the Los Angeles market," said Leo Li, Founder and CEO of New PBB Auto. "Faraday Future's advanced products, cutting-edge technology, and continuous spirit of innovation are truly impressive. We are confident that, together, we can deliver highly competitive and appealing products to our customers and achieve success side by side." ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company's mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future's flagship model, the FF91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit ABOUT NEW PBB AUTO New PBB Auto is a comprehensive automotive service provider based in Los Angeles. The core services include new and used car sales, car rental services, bodywork and maintenance. Guided by the principle that "after-sales service is the beginning of sales," it is built on integrity and committed to long-term values. They have served thousands of customers and earned a strong reputation for trust and reliability. Whether it is car purchasing, rentals, or maintenance, they are dedicated to offering high-quality, one-stop services to clients. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release includes "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the Super One MPV, the FX brand, the reservation by New PBB Auto, the creation of a fleet service by New PBB Auto and production and sales goals, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the ability of New PBB Auto to successfully establish a premium fleet; the number of vehicles that New PBB Auto ultimately chooses to purchase from the Company, which may be as few as one; the ability of New PBB Auto to identify purchasers for the Super One; the Company's ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on its AI, EREV and Faraday X (FX) strategies, each of which will be substantial; the Company's ability to design and develop EREV technology; the Company's ability to design and develop AI-based solutions; competition in the AI and EREV areas, where actual or potential competitors have or are likely to have substantial advantages relative to the Company, including but not limited to experience, expertise, funding, infrastructure and personnel; the ability of the Company to execute across multiple concurrent strategies, including the UAE, bridge strategy, or FX, EREV, AI, and US geographic expansion; the Company's ability to secure necessary agreements to license third-party range extender technology and/or license or produce FX vehicles in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere, none of which have been secured; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere; and the Company's ability to secure necessary permits at its Hanford, CA production facility; the potential impact of tariff policy; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company's ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company's limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company's history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company's payroll expense reduction plan; the Company's ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company's estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company's vehicles; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company's vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company's ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company's indebtedness; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company's ability to use its "at-the-market" program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company's products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company's dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company's stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. View source version on Contacts Investors (English): ir@ Investors (Chinese): cn-ir@ Media:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Jamie Lee Curtis eyes historic back-to-back Emmy win as Comedy Guest Actress race heats up
Jamie Lee Curtis has her eye on Emmy history. The Oscar winner is well-positioned to become just the third woman ever to win back-to-back Emmys for Best Comedy Guest Actress. Last year's champ for The Bear leads Gold Derby's early odds for reprising her role as Donna Berzatto, the volatile mother of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Michael (Jon Bernthal), and Natalie (Abby Elliott) on the FX on Hulu series. More from GoldDerby 'The Thursday Murder Club' trailer slays, the cast of 'Hamilton' reunites, and more of today's top stories How 'The Penguin' transformed real NYC locations into Gotham's criminal underworld (see the exclusive concept art) Janelle James on Ava's challenging year on 'Abbot Elementary': 'They kind of threw everything at me this season' If Curtis achieves this feat, she will join Jean Smart (Frasier, 2000-01) and Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live, 2020-21) as the only women with consecutive victories in this category. Curtis was first nominated for an Emmy in 1998 for Best Movie/Limited Series Actress (Nicholas' Gift), though she ultimately lost to Ellen Barkin (Before Women Had Wings). A nomination this year for her role in The Bear would mark her third overall. In second place, Julianne Nicholson could ride the Hacks wave to her second career Emmy for playing a TikTok sensation named Dance Mom. Nicholson won for Mare of Easttown in 2021, where she defeated costar Jean Smart — coincidentally — for Best Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress. Hacks is the reigning Best Comedy Series winner and has won a total of nine Emmys to date — including one for Laurie Metcalf in this category in 2022. Meanwhile, three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo hopes to boost her Emmy chances by playing quintuplets in the Season 2 premiere of Poker Face. In the episode titled "The Game is a Foot," the Wicked star embodies five distinct characters, as Natasha Lyonne's Charlie Cale attempts to unravel the mystery behind the murder of one of them. In 2023, Judith Light made history when she took home Peacock's first-ever Emmy for her guest performance in the Poker Face episode "Time of the Monkey." SEE Bryan Cranston takes early lead in Best Comedy Guest Actor odds over his fellow A-listers on 'The Studio' In fourth place is Maya Rudolph, who's back in contention for yet another standout performance on Saturday Night Live. The six-time Emmy winner earned raves for playing Vice President Kamala Harris throughout the 2024 presidential campaign. Rounding out the top six are two-time Emmy winner Melissa McCarthy for Only Murders in the Building and three-time nominee Kaitlin Olson for Hacks. Potential dark horses in this race come from The Studio, Apple TV+'s latest comedy breakout. While the series is dominating the Comedy Guest Actor category, led by Brian Cranston in first place, the women may be underestimated. Zoe Kravitz and Sarah Polley are sitting in seventh and eighth place, respectively, with Olivia Wilde, Greta Lee, and Rebecca Hall falling outside the top 10. Best of GoldDerby 'Étoile' creators on writing a show for 'genius' Luke Kirby How 'The Handmaid's Tale' series finale sets up 'The Testaments' TV Visual Effects supervisor roundtable: 'Black Mirror,' 'The Boys,' 'The Wheel of Time' Click here to read the full article.
