Why the ‘Succession’ director is motivated by class and wealth

[ad_1] “Succession,” which earned a whopping 27 Emmy nominations for its final season, has captivated audiences with its complex, uber-wealthy characters. For director Mark Mylod, telling stories about family and social class is a recurring theme — His credits include “Shameless” and “The Menu” — with surprisingly personal roots. In this episode of “The Envelope”… Continue reading Why the ‘Succession’ director is motivated by class and wealth

WGA and the studios are talking. What motivated the AMPTP

[ad_1] When film and television writers went on strike 108 days ago, most assumed the studios and streamers would hunker down for a long fight. The companies, many of which are saddled with debt, could save money by cutting costly producer deals and pausing production of movies and TV shows. Industry news outlet Deadline quoted… Continue reading WGA and the studios are talking. What motivated the AMPTP