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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryan Cranston takes early lead in Best Comedy Guest Actor odds over his fellow A-listers on ‘The Studio'
The Studio is overflowing with A-list guest stars, most of whom play versions of themselves, but it's someone who isn't doing that who's out in front for Emmy gold. Bryan Cranston is in first place in Gold Derby's early Best Comedy Guest Actor odds. The six-time Emmy winner plays Continental CEO Griffin Mill and is one of The Studio's few guest stars to portray fictional characters. After appearing in the pilot, Griffin returns with a vengeance in the final two episodes of the first season, taking so many shrooms that he goes MIA and puts the studio's CinemaCon presentation in jeopardy. More from GoldDerby 'Gypsy' and 'Just in Time' producer Tom Kirdahy on serving a 'social and cultural need' through creative work TV Visual Effects supervisor roundtable: 'Black Mirror,' 'The Boys,' 'The Wheel of Time' 'The Wheel of Time' VFX supervisor Andy Scrase: 'I always think of visual effects as the magic of filmmaking' If he prevails, this would be Cranston's fifth Emmy for acting — he has four Best Drama Actor trophies for Breaking Bad and two for producing the two-time Best Drama Series champ — putting him one step closer to the all-time acting record of eight wins, held by Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. SEE The Studio's acting Emmy submissions revealed — including guest stars Martin Scorsese, Sarah Polley, and Bryan Cranston Cranston will have to fend off the defending champ, The Bear's Jon Bernthal, who is in second place and is seeking his third straight nomination in the category. Though it won 11 Emmys for Season 2, The Bear has been on a downward swing of momentum since losing Best Comedy Series to Hacks, but Bernthal ought to be safe for a nom. He's aiming to be just the second person to win the category in back-to-back years after Jay Thomas (Murphy Brown) did it in 1990 and '91. In third place is someone many had penciled in for the win after The Studio's pilot: Martin Scorsese. The icon plays himself in the episode, pitching a Jonestown film to Matt (Seth Rogen) only for it to be killed later. A three-time Emmy winner, Scorsese has (unsurprisingly) never been nominated for acting before, but could playing himself actually hurt him for the win? The same question applies to Ron Howard, who also plays himself on The Studio and is in fourth place. No one who has played themselves has won this category before. The most recent one to be nominated was Morgan Freeman in 2021 for The Kominsky Method. Rounding out the top six are two former nominees in the category, Christopher McDonald, who returns in the Season 4 finale of Hacks, and Martin Short for Saturday Night Live. But there's another SNL host who might be under-predicted: Dave Chappelle, who's in ninth place behind past nominee Will Poulter (The Bear) and Giancarlo Esposito (Poker Face). The controversial comedian, who won his third straight Best Comedy Album Grammy earlier this year, is a five-time Emmy winner, with two of those wins coming in this category for SNL, in 2017 and 2021. SNL has won the category a record seven times since it was allowed to compete there in 2009. The sketch series hasn't triumphed since Chappelle's second victory, and Chappelle was snubbed two years ago for his third SNL hosting stint. Was that just a blip or have voters moved on? If he cracks the lineup, don't be surprised if he prevails, especially if The Studio's high-profile guests vote-split and The Bear really is on the outs. 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TV Visual Effects supervisor roundtable: ‘Black Mirror,' ‘The Boys,' ‘The Wheel of Time'
Which is more challenging, big explosions or unnoticeable details? How do the different departments work with each other to tell stories on TV? Why is it sometimes lonely in the visual effects department? These were some of the topics discussed by three top television VFX supervisors when they joined Gold Derby's special 'Meet the Experts' roundtable. Our guests are James MacLachlan (Black Mirror), Stephan Fleet (The Boys), and Andy Scrase (The Wheel of Time). Watch our full group panel above. Click on each name above to view that person's individual interview. More from GoldDerby 'Gypsy' and 'Just in Time' producer Tom Kirdahy on serving a 'social and cultural need' through creative work 'The Wheel of Time' VFX supervisor Andy Scrase: 'I always think of visual effects as the magic of filmmaking' 'The Boys' VFX supervisor Stephan Fleet explains why a one-minute shot 'took about 17 hours' to make Approaching a battle scene can be a formidable task for the visual effects supervisor. 'Seeing an edit slug that says, 'Space battle here,' you know what's coming," says MacLachlan. "It's quite daunting seeing the white words that say, 'Giant heart of infinity explodes,' needing to work into the scenes that are in and around it. Some are in camera, some are full CG, some are augmented. Maintaining that level of expectation through those moments, yeah, it's daunting.' 'Once you get into the big magical battles, that's something where you can't get it wrong,' says Scrase. 'There's a lot of fan reaction content creators. You get a lot of satisfaction from seeing how they react to it. You've looked at an individual shot about 200 times at least. It's good to see people's reaction to it the first time. That raw emotion to it and reaction is priceless.' For his part, Fleet leans into his collaborators to take off the pressure. 'It's funny because, for battles, we have this great stunt coordinator, John Koyama, who does these huge fights. They involve a lot of blood and wire removal on my end. So with the exception of maybe a larger visual effects component, I actually am able to step back and let special effects, prosthetics and stunts do a lot of the cooking,' he says. On The Boys, he explains, the effects come into play in when 'there's some new super power. Even if it's someone just looking at something and their eyes are gonna glow. Then I know I'm going on a journey in post.' 'It's fascinating, isn't it?" muses MacLaughlan. "We've got to glean from everybody how we're going to achieve shots; rather than just doing our own little window. Given how many teams of people who are reliant on us in post, it's a fascinating dynamic. Isn't it? The team sport versus what we have to supply later to all of these teams. I'd never thought of it like that.' As Scrase sums it up, 'I still try and keep it intimate. I get to visit all the vendors because all the work's done in London. I like to build up a bit of camaraderie and a team spirit. That's just the way I like to work. I tend to find you pull in everyone on board with you. I make sure I bring the whole team with me. They can suffer with me along the way.' This article and video are presented by Netflix, Prime Video, and Sony. Best of GoldDerby 'Étoile' creators on writing a show for 'genius' Luke Kirby How 'The Handmaid's Tale' series finale sets up 'The Testaments' 'The Wheel of Time' VFX supervisor Andy Scrase: 'I always think of visual effects as the magic of filmmaking' Click here to read the full article.
Vogue
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Jonathan Groff on Bobby Darin, Divas, and His Leather Era
This week, 2024 Tony winner and 2025 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff is on The Run-Through to discuss starring in Just in Time, his cabaret-style musical based on the life and music of Bobby Darin. Chatting with Chloe and Vogue's Marley Marius, Jonathan identifies Darin as a major inspiration and one of the ultimate divas (complimentary)—alongside the likes of Barbra Streisand and Lady Gaga. Plus, Jonathan considers entering his leather era, inspired by another idol: Beyoncé.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Étoile' Star Gideon Glick Launches LGBTQ+ Not-for-Profit Theater Initiative Blue Roses Project With Jonathan Groff Joining Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
'Étoile' star Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride are launching the Blue Roses Project, a not-for-profit theater initiative featuring Tony award-winning Jonathan Groff ('Merrily We Roll Along') on the board of directors, Variety can exclusively reveal. The Blue Roses Project aims to connect local New Orleans artists with theater professionals across the U.S., providing a rare opportunity for queer playwrights to create authentic, contemporary plays. More from Variety 'Just in Time' Review: Jonathan Groff Plays Bobby Darin in a Lackluster Bio-Jukebox on Broadway Nicole Scherzinger and Jonathan Groff Bond Over NSFW Banter, Performing Sick on Broadway and 'Patti F--ing LuPone' Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff Rom-Com 'A Nice Indian Boy' Gets Theatrical Release by Blue Harbor (EXCLUSIVE) 'Blue Roses Project is vital because it provides a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ voices to create, explore, and share stories at a time when queer narratives are increasingly under threat,' Blue Roses Project founder Glick said in a statement. 'By uplifting underrepresented voices, Blue Roses Project fosters empathy, builds community, and ensures that queer stories remain visible and celebrated.' In addition to Groff's involvement, the board of directors includes Tony award-winning actress Celia Keenan-Bolger, 'Dear White People' co-showrunner and writer Jaclyn Moore, 'A Strange Loop' producer Dale A. Mott, Apollo Theater director Kelley Nicole Girod, Broadway publicist Shane Marshall Brown and Not-For-Profit CEO and consultant David Emond. In a statement, Groff said: 'I'm honored to be a part of a project so dedicated to fulfilling a crucial need in our theatre community. Blue Roses Project provides resources so playwrights' imaginations can flourish in a place with a rich cultural legacy.' The initiative comes at a time of critical need with post-COVID budget crises and hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced across the country. Over the next year, the Blue Roses Project aims to host a 29-hour workshop, create relationships with local and nationally-renowned actors and collaborate with LGBTQ+ organizations in New Orleans. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
This is Jalen Brunson's moment to cook
Some truths are self-evident. Thomas Jefferson, writing on deadline, noted one hot Philadelphia night in 1776: 'All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Those were big ones. There are others: the inarguable pleasure of a hot-fudge sundae (or a cold beer) on a stifling summer day; the genius of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid;' the four-sided brilliance of 'Exile on Main Street;' Jonathan Groff channeling Bobby Darin in 'Just in Time.' As it pertains to the Knicks, the self-evident truth is the simplest one of all:
