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Brian Davids

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Since 2018, Brian Davids has conducted over 800 interviews for The Hollywood Reporter, writing primarily out of THR’s genre vertical, Heat Vision. Prior to THR, Davids owned and operated his own marketing company for a decade.

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‘Den of Thieves 2′ Director Talks Sequel’s Many Setbacks and Potential Threequel: “It’s Already Pitched”

The franchise is back after a laborious seven years that included COVID and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but filmmaker Christian Gudegast believes a third installment will come much sooner.

‘My Old Ass’ Star Maisy Stella Talks Receiving Saoirse Ronan’s Stamp of Approval 

After a hiatus following her younger years on ‘Nashville,’ the actor and musician returned with her first leading role in a film, which included some surprising references to Ronan and her work in ‘Little Women.’   

How ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Star Kyriana Kratter Found Her Voice on Bryce Dallas Howard’s Episode

The 14-year-old actor is shy by nature, but like her character KB, learned to speak up while filming in a galaxy far, far away.

How Hugh Jackman Inspired the New Robbie Williams Biopic

Michael Gracey reveals the unlikely origin story for ‘Better Man,’ which opens the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 2.

‘The Brutalist’ Star Alessandro Nivola Talks Unseen Backstory and ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Reception

The actor reveals that an instantly meme-able moment in 'Kraven' was performed quite differently on set: "It was a silent scream."

A ‘Harry Potter’ Disappointment Shaped Chris Columbus’ Approach to Producing ‘Nosferatu’

The filmmaker and his producing partner (and daughter) Eleanor Columbus explain their philosophy for their company Maiden Voyage: “We never say no to the director. I'm not kidding.”

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Directors Discuss the Cost of Turning Down the Major Studios to Make ‘Los Frikis’: “We Chose a Tough Path”

Despite going the indie route again, the filmmakers do reveal they are developing a 'Treasure Island' take with Disney: “It has the patina of the 1970s surf world.”

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Director Jeff Fowler Talks “Artistic Consultant” Jim Carrey and ‘Sonic 4’ Chatter: “We’ll See”

Carrey claimed he would only come out of retirement for the third film if given a script printed in gold ink, which the director says he delivered to the actor: "it's now worth about a hundred thousand dollars."

‘What If…?’ EP Brad Winderbaum Talks Series’ End, 2025’s Disney+ Slate and Ms. Marvel’s Future: “She Is Top of Mind”

The Marvel TV boss says "it's going to be exciting to see where she pops up next" of Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan.

Nicholas Hoult Caps Banner Year with ‘Nosferatu,’ Which Included a Surprising Rule From Robert Eggers

The actor is releasing three well-received movies in just two months — and recently wrapped his starring role as Lex Luthor in 'Superman.'

Alfonso Cuarón on ‘An Almost Christmas Story,’ the ‘Die Hard’ Debate and the Autobiographical Trend

The Oscar-winning director, who completes a trilogy of Christmas shorts with Disney+ film, jokes how he knows when something is a Christmas film: "It’s when Bruce Willis tries to save his wife."

‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Star Ravi Cabot-Conyers Talks FaceTiming Tom Holland on Set and How Gin Blossoms Influenced His Role

A co-star was expressing his admiration for the Spider-Man star when a stunt coordinator pulled out their phone and called him up.