All articles tagged with #behind the scenes
Ryan Gosling reveals that on the Project Hail Mary set, Phil Lord and Chris Miller created a mop character—Moppy Ringwald—to keep him company; the prop, complete with glasses and a dress, appears briefly in the film, and Gosling has shared the anecdote in interviews with IMDb and People as the sci‑fi hit opened strongly at the box office.
THR rounds up off-screen Oscar moments: Conan O’Brien’s ‘Moderately Happy Meal’ snack note, Michael B. Jordan’s emotional Best Actor win and crowd reaction, Emma Stone at the bar, Teyana Taylor’s security moment, and post-show champagne and lobby mingling—moments viewers didn’t see on TV.
Oscars executives explain Conan O’Brien’s ambitious, pre-taped host segment and the night’s tribute-heavy format, detailing animated bits, international setups, cameos, and design choices (like a tree-filled set and leaf-blower gag). They address the In Memoriam omissions and timing decisions, the quick-turnaround integration of moments like a Casablanca homage with Sterling K. Brown, and confirm the “host for life” offer while touching on post-show ideas and production logistics.
Deadline reveals what TV cameras didn’t show at Oscars 2026—from Conan O’Brien’s pre-show rules to stars mingling in the Dolby Theatre, lobby, and stage-side bar during commercials, plus a late-night statuette carry and Governor’s Ball coverage, painting a vivid behind-the-scenes picture of the night.
BuzzFeed’s behind-the-scenes feature on Pixar's Hoppers details 21 facts, from the shift from a Penguin Avatar concept to beavers and ecosystem engineering, to last‑minute rewrites centering on Mabel, casting twists (Piper Curda nearly didn’t get the role), animation and design influences from Studio Ghibli and horror classics, a science consultant to ensure beaver accuracy, and even a SZA end‑credits song.
CBS News offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the five Best Actor nominees for the 98th Academy Awards—Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)—featuring clips and interviews that reveal each performer’s prep, approach, and the films’ bold premises ahead of the March 15 ceremony.
Roseanne Barr says she felt betrayed when John Goodman reduced his appearances on the show, though she remained professional; she notes the behind‑the‑scenes dynamics, including Goodman’s limited role (about six of 24 episodes), the 2018 reboot, and the later spinoff The Conners.
A BuzzFeed feature reveals 19 Easter eggs and BTS details from Bridgerton Season 4, covering Sophie Baek’s amethyst necklace and heritage choices, evolving costumes and makeup, the masquerade ball’s stylistic shifts, a new servant-focused score, real-world filming locations, insights into intimacy choreography, book-to-show changes (Francesca’s storyline and wedding timing), and symbolic touches like Benedict’s kite pin and a final painting that signals his growth.
Roseanne Barr says John Goodman’s decision to scale back his appearances on The Roseanne left her feeling betrayed; she learned of the move from producers rather than his agent and stayed professional on set, with the piece noting the show's reboot and the subsequent spin-off The Conners.
Eva Marcille, ANTM's Season 3 winner, says a Netflix docuseries exposing alleged on-set misconduct left her shocked; she wasn't invited to participate and claims producers, including Tyra Banks, fostered the environment, citing cases from eating disorders and Blackface to a contestant being filmed during a sexual assault. CBS News says they sought comment from the show's producers but received no response.
BuzzFeed runs through 26 behind‑the‑scenes photos of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic villages, highlighting athlete housing, dining halls, gyms, and leisure spaces across Milan and Cortina, including Team USA accommodations and various village facilities—plus a note that there are no cardboard beds this year.
Lady Gaga nearly pulled her 2026 Grammys performance due to extremely limited rehearsal time after finishing four Tokyo Dome shows; lacking offsite prep, she and her team delivered a minimalist, band-led take on “Abracadabra” with a wicker headpiece and a robot-arm camera, a risky staging choice that executive producer Ben Winston calls a standout moment.
Ser Arlan of Pennytree’s oversized 10-inch prosthetic—complete with a urination tube—took center stage in the latest A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode; prosthetics designer Waldo Mason shared the mold and praised the team, while showrunner Ira Parker said the look was meant to give the hedge knight ‘his one special thing’ after a gritty life. The bold reveal adds to the series’ pattern of shocking bodily-function moments as viewers anticipate episode three.
Netflix unveils Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, a three‑part docuseries that revisits the show’s outfits, drama, and behind‑the‑scenes tensions, including former contestants recounting invasive procedures and alleged harassment during shoots; Tyra Banks says it’s time to tell the truth. The series debuts February 16 and is directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan.
BuzzFeed News compiles testimonies from longtime SNL cast members about the 14 hosts who were the most difficult behind the scenes, spanning decades. The piece weaves together anecdotes—from Elon Musk allegedly making multiple cast members cry, to rough weeks with Justin Bieber and Donald Trump, to tough interactions with Steven Seagal and Chevy Chase, to Paris Hilton’s refusals, to the Andrew Dice Clay controversy that led to boycotts by Nora Dunn and Sinéad O’Connor, and including Louis C.K.’s attempted influence over a cast member—painting a picture of a show where relationships with hosts could sour quickly.