‘Harry Potter’ Gets a New Young Cast; The State of FYC Season; Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter (“Hacks”)
As “Hacks” completes its Season 4 and preps for
a newly renewed Season 5, Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter talk about the show,
the unique relationship between their characters and more. Also on this
episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at the new “Harry Potter” series
castings, the latest from the FYC events around town and the comedy series
Emmys race.
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Ten Changes the TV Academy Should Make With Emmy Categories; Ike Barinholtz (“The Studio”/ “Running Point”)
Ike Barinholtz talks about his turn as Sal
Saperstein on Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” as well as loosely turning the story of Jeanie Buss and the Lakers into Netflix’s “Running Point.” On the Roundtable, we look at ten changes that the TV Academy should consider making with its Emmy categories.
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Max is HBO Max Again; Other Upfront Headlines, Including YouTube’s Lady Gaga Showcase; Eddie Redmayne (“The Day of the Jackal”)
“The Day of the Jackal” star Eddie Redmayne
on what drew him to that Peacock series. Also, the Roundtable is coming from
New York, as Mike and Clayton recount the week’s worth of TV upfront
presentations – including Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reinstate the
“HBO Max” name to Max, and also what was Lady Gaga doing at the YouTube upfront
event?
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Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs, Emmy Talk Show Conundrum and ‘The Daily Show’s’ Ronny Chieng on Becoming a U.S. Citizen Now
“The Daily Show” exec producer/star Ronny Chieng on what it’s like on
the set in this current administration. Also, how he’s working on a live
follow-up to his “Love to Hate It” special, plus what it means to become a
citizen in 2025. Meanwhile, the Roundtable dissects Trump's new Hollywood
tariffs plan, and looks at the confusing Emmy variety talk and sketch
categories.
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Questlove (“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music”)
The Roots member Questlove, who has become
a prolific documentarian in his spare time, talks about co-directing “Ladies
& Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” among his other projects. Also: The
Roundtable discusses Oscar rules changes, and the Emmy category for outstanding
drama actress.
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"Awards Circuit" is hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.
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