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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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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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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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'School Spirits' Cast Discuss Eerie New Series

The cast of School Spirits (Milo Manheim, Rainbow Wedell & Spencer MacPherson) chat with FilmSpeak in a round table interview, where they discussed their own theories about the series’ twists and turns, how they factored their own high school experiences into their craft, and how they found their niche in the tried-and-true high school genre.

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Vivien Ngô: The Jill-of-all-Trades Behind 'Daughter'

Vivien Ngô is a rising talent who has spent the last few years establishing her career on film and in television. You might have seen her featured in episodes of Shameless, Class of Lies, and NCIS: New Orleans, but Ngô is currently promoting her first lead role in the indy-thriller ‘Daugther’, doubtlessly, the first of many to come.

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SUNDANCE '23: Composer Brian McOmber and the Power Struggle of 'Fair Play'

Composer Brian McOmber is responsible for the music behind the tension-filled Fair Play., and he’s no stranger to the world of indie film. The workhorse musician has three films at Sundance this festival, but he took some time off his busy schedule to speak to FilmSpeak about his banner year.

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SUNDANCE '23: Composer Heather McIntosh on the Horrors of Modern Dating in 'Cat Person'

Composer Heather McIntosh sits with FilmSpeak to discuss her latest project - the score of Susanna Fogel’s Cat Person. The film shares its name with his inspiration: a short story from 2017 that went viral that spurred a conversation about modern dating, sex, and romance.

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"Why Can't We Set It Here?" - Actress Kaniehtiio Horn on the Great Stories Canada Has To Offer

Kaniehtiio Horn, co-star of ‘Alice, Darling’ and icon of Letterkenny sits down with FilmSpeak to talk about why Canada should stop playing other countries in the movies, Anna Kendrick, and why she rejects the title of ‘activist’.

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