Composing Duo The Newton Brothers Discuss Their Incredible Work on 'X-Men '97'

Andrew Grush and Taylor Newton of The Newton Brothers are mostly known for collaborating with director Mike Flanagan in films and television series like Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and, most recently, The Fall of the House of Usher. In an exclusive chat with FilmSpeak, the composer duo talks about their x-cellent work onX-Men ‘97’.

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'Halo' Star Joseph Morgan Discusses Embodying a Video Game Villain in Sophomore Season

‘HALO’s second season has seen an uptick in positive reception and coverage, with many critics going as far as to proclaim the show’s redemption. At the forefront of that success is the inclusion of one of the game’s antagonistic figures, James Ackerson, played to perfection by Joseph Morgan. Morgan sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss the success of the second season, and playing the slimy Ackerson.

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Making ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) Fetch with Jaquel Spivey, Samantha Jayne, & Arturo Perez Jr.

In preparation for ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) digital release on Paramount Home Entertainment, FilmSpeak sits down with some of the people who had a hand in bringing the musical to life including directors Samantha Jayne & Arturo Perez Jr. and star Jaquel Spivey.

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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Cinematographer Promises Netflix Adaptation Stays True to the Original Visual Style

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ premiered this week, paving a new path for fans to return to the four nations yet again. Michael Balfry, the director of photography for the show is well aware of the importance of the animated series to fans around the world. He sits with FilmSpeak to discuss the new adaptation.

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The Cast of 'Special Ops: Lioness' on the Inspirational Nature Surrounding the Show

As audiences wait for an official announcement regarding a second season, ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ cast members Laysla De Oliveira, Jill Wagner and Michael Kelly reflect on the success of the first season, and what inspires them.

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Bringing Larger than Life Kaiju to Life on the Small Screen: VFX Supervisor Sean Konrad talks ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

The days of a person in a practical Godzilla suit are all but dwindling, so that’s where Sean Konrad and his visual effects team come in to bring the titular monster and all the kaiju to life on ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’.

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'Saltburn' Cinematographer Linus Sandgren Talks Shooting The Aristocratic Dark Comedy

Cinematographer Linus Sandgren’s latest project, ‘Saltburn’ is a sharp dark comedy follows an outsider’s journey into the titular aristocratic mansion, with twists, turns and intrigue galore. Sandgren sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss his creative process behind the alluring look of Saltburn.

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'Rebel Moon' VFX Supervisor Marcus Taormina Discusses Snyder's Vision & The Extended Cut

FilmSpeak sits down with VFX Supervisor Marcus Taormina for ‘Rebel Moon’ to break down the film’s effects and production process, as well as the that highly-anticipated Snyder Cut.

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How Composer John Powell Tackled the Larger Than Life 'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie'

Even with more than thirty years of industry experience and over 80 credits to his name, John Powell still finds himself learning new things and tackling unique challenges. The composer found himself at a creative impasse with his first ever documentary ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’.

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Actor Orlando Jones on the Future of Content Creation: “I don’t believe the gatekeepers are in control, anymore”

Orlando Jones, comedian and former star of ‘American Gods’ sits down with FilmSpeak to reflect on the union strikes, studios crumbling and his new independent film, ‘Til Death Do Us Part’.

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Things Might Be "Miserable" on Some Movie Sets For Casper Van Dien, but He Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way

His energetic and nonchalant energy about his experiences is exactly why Casper Van Dien remains a fan-favorite. Fans can now watch Van Dien in The Flood, battling alligators, looking hot, wet, and miserable and enjoy the fact that he’s still having fun. The actor sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss his latest film and the things that seem insane to people outside the industry.

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There’s A Lot More To ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ Director John Slattery Than Roger Sterling

The iconic actor, a staple of American television for three decades, talks about his latest feature ‘Maggie Moore(s),’ starring his ‘Mad Men’ co-star and long-term collaborator Jon Hamm, as well as his approach to directing, and ruminations on his late colleague Robert Morse.

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