Display: News - Images - Sections
This month in Envelope
Page 2
Page 4
The Envelope
STRATEGY, ADVERTISING, MARKETING, & EVENTS Chief of Staff to Executive Chairman, Head of Strategy & Revenue.

Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 9
Page 10
He’s quickly risen to leading man, but he’s taking it ‘One Day’ at a time
Leo Woodall is awed by viewers’ emotional reactions to the Netflix romance about friends turned lovers, though his attention is already on his next projects.

Page 12
Bringing a local’s perspective to BET’s ‘Diarra From Detroit’
Writer-producer Diarra Kilpatrick on representing her hometown on the series and the career boost she got from Viola Davis and her husband.

Page 13
Page 14
Leading a radical shift in television
From his communist politics to his surreal Prime Video series ‘I’m a Virgo,’ Boots Riley isn’t afraid to go against the grain.

Page 15
Page 16
An auteur’s fresh take on a timeless scam artist
Steven Zaillian’s ‘Ripley’ is starkly different from previous iterations. That’s just how he pictured it.

Page 18
His salute to the Greatest Generation
‘Masters of the Air’ is based on the true story of ‘The Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group. For Callum Turner, it was about honoring the pilots who endured a ‘living hell.’

Page 19
Black Twitter: more than hashtags and memes
Besides examining the social media subculture, Hulu docuseries marks a new phase for Prentice Penny.

Page 20
Weddings and funerals bring an end to ‘Crown’
Executive producer Suzanne Mackie reveals how the Netflix period drama gave Queen Elizabeth II a royal sendoff.

Page 21
ELIZABETH DEBICKI TAPS INTO DIANA’S WIT
The actor brought a sense of humanity to her portrayal of the much beloved and heavily scrutinized late royal.

Page 22
The ‘aggressive originality’ that guides ‘Palm Royale’
Showrunner Abe Sylvia and star Kristen Wiig explain why viewers will identify with the financially poor but rich-in-spirit social climber at the heart of the 1960s-set Peacock comedy.

Page 24
‘Fargo’ creator asks, what ever happened to good manners?
Noah Hawley says Season 5 wrestles with decline in ‘Minnesota nice’ and attacks on women’s rights, but he still sees decency.

Page 25
Hard to say goodbye for these ‘Reservation Dogs’
Stars Devery Jacobs and Paulina Alexis on shooting in Oklahoma, improvisation and bidding farewell.

Page 26
EWAN McGREGOR WOULDN'T SHAVE OFF ANY YEARS.
FOR 'A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW,' THE ACTOR SPORTED UNCOMFORTABLY LARGE WHISKERS. BUT THE ROLE OF A MAN WHO KNOWS GRIEF YET NEVER LOSES HIS ZEST FOR LIFE IS ONE HE'LL TREASURE..

Page 36
Behind the scenes with the wounded women of ‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’
Truman Capote may have ruffled their feathers onscreen, but this elegant ensemble still had a ball making the Ryan Murphy series.

Page 38
Page 39
Page 41
Reasons to complain
Larry David had extraordinary runs with his comedy series ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ but you’d never know it from his measly Emmy count. “Curb” concluded its run this year — will the Television Academy finally make it up to him with some awards?

Page 42
How this team got those ‘Masters of the Air’ flyboys soaring into battle
The crew on the WWII-set series was able to realistically depict high-altitude combat — all without ever leaving the ground.

Page 44
Clothes — and designers — make the man this season
Tips and tricks from 4 costume designers who crafted period-perfect looks for TV’s debonair male characters.

Page 46
Haven’t caught up with this season’s top series? There’s still time left
As the ballot deadline approaches, here’s a look at how 15 of the Emmys’ main categories will shake out and the shows that shouldn’t be overlooked by voters or viewers.

Page 48
How Barbra Streisand came to do a song for a TV series for the first time
The iconic singer says it’s all in the timing, and ‘the subject matter was of great personal interest’ as well. Will she direct again? ‘I never say never!’

Page 50
An essay by Ron Nyswaner on making ‘Fellow Travelers’ and drawing from history, both personal and political
Being rebellious by nature, I decided to lean into the elements of the story that were deemed challenging. A period piece is problematic? In our scripts, every detail will be meticulously researched and much of the dialogue will come from historical records.

Page 51
Page 52
Page 53
Page 54
Tiffany Boyle
For over a decade, Tiffany Boyle has excelled in sales and packaging, bringing numerous films and documentaries to fruition. Leveraging her business acumen and Ramo Law resources, she adeptly connects film-makers with industry stakeholders.

Shaun Clark
Shaun Clark is a leading lawyer specializing in enter tainment, branding and technology. He drafts and negotiates agreements for TV and film, including high-profile co-production deals. He has launched globally recognized celebrity brands.

Page 55
Page 56
Scott Edel
Scott Edel, chair of Loeb & Loeb’s entertainment practice in Los Angeles, is a trusted advisor to leading entertainment and media players. With decades of industry experience, he specializes in guiding startups, facilitating growth for existing businesses and advising market leaders on expansion strategies.

Robert A. Darwell
Robert Darwell, head of global media and senior partner at Sheppard Mullin’s Century City office, has a distinguished career marked by numerous accolades such as The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyer and Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers.

Page 57
Page 58
Matt Hallinan
Matt Hallinan, a partner at Cooley, is a trusted adviser in venture capital, mergers and strategic legal matters for clients across diverse industries, including entertainment and technology.

Ilan Haimoff
Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, is the entertainment practice leader at GHJ, with over 30 years of accounting expertise. He specializes in profit participation and forensic accounting, ensuring fairness and accuracy for stakeholders in major and mini studios.

Page 59
Philip M. Kelly
Phil Kelly is a prominent Hollywood litigator, renowned for victories involving major industry players like Paramount Global and NBCUniversal. He is recognized by Chambers & Partners USA as one of California’s leading media and entertainment litigators.

Michael David Karlin
Michael Karlin, a founding partner of NKSFB, oversees the financial affairs of clients, including business executives, real estate developers and entertainment industry professionals.

Page 60
Stacy Marcus
Stacy Marcus, the first woman to serve as chief negotiator for the advertising industry’s Joint Policy Committee (JPC), has led negotiations with SAG-AFTRA for over 15 years, overseeing the $3+ billion commercial contracts.

Devin McRae
Devin McRae is an experienced business litigator specializing in entertainment, intellectual property and partnership disputes. He represents a diverse clientele including artists, production companies and talent agencies.

Page 61
Darrell D. Miller
Darrell Miller, founding chair of Fox Rothschild’s entertainment & sports department and managing partner of its Los Angeles office, is a highly regarded entertainment attorney.

Harley J. Neuman
Harley Neuman has over 30 years of experience in business management, representing top names in the entertainment industry. He graduated magna cum laude from San Diego State University with a B.S. in business administration, majoring in accounting.

Page 62
Robyn R. Polashuk
Robyn Polashuk, co-chair of Covington’s entertainment and media industry group, boasts over 20 years of experience in network distribution and content licensing.

Jonathan Stuart Pink
For nearly 30 years, Jonathan Pink has been a prominent advocate and mentor for clients in the entertainment industry. Transitioning from a career as a syndicated cartoonist and screenwriter, he became a lawyer specializing in intellectual property representing major names in music, visual arts and film.

Page 63
Vanessa Roman
Vanessa Roman, a key figure on Akin’s esteemed entertainment team, is highly regarded across the industry for her dealmaking prowess. She advises top financial institutions like Comerica Bank and MUFG Bank on multi-million-dollar financing for major film and TV projects.

Page 64
Neema T. Sahni
Neema Sahni, partner and co-chair of Covington’s entertainment and media industry group and its commercial litigation practice, is a sought-after counsel for major industry players.

Joseph Rust
Joseph Rust is a partner in the advisory services department at Prager Metis and a member of the Prager Metis International Group. He serves as chief strategic innovation officer and managing partner for the Western Region, overseeing strategic focus and execution.

Page 65
Francois Maximilian Schramek
Francois Maximilian Schramek, CFA, managing director at Manhattan West, has nearly 20 years of experience advising UHNW individuals and institutions, including entertainment figures such as athletes, actors and singers, with an expertise that spans investment allocation, multi-generational wealth strategies and holistic financial planning.

Maytal Shainberg
Maytal Shainberg began her career focused on venture capital-backed digital advertising startups, where she developed strong competencies around the publishing, user experience and video categories.

Page 66
Stanton Stein
Stanton “Larry” Stein, as head of Russ August & Kabat’s media & entertainment group, provides comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse array of clients in the entertainment industry, including actors, writers, directors, musicians and production companies.

David Weise
David Weise, founding partner at David Weise & Associates, is a respected figure in the entertainment industry, boasting over 34 years of professional business management experience.

Page 67
Dave Young
Dave Young, partner at Cooley LLP, is a highly respected attorney renowned for his expertise in various fields. One of his notable representations is his guidance of Kim Kardashian’s SKKN through a $200-million strategic transaction with Coty and Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics on a $600-million business combination with Coty.

Sophia K. Yen
Sophia Yen, partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a distinguished dealmaker. Some of her notable recent achievements include guiding AMC in a groundbreaking distribution deal for the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film and assisting Kevin Hart’s HARTBEAT in a capital raise from Abry Partners.

Page 70
Debriefing on a shocking ‘West Wing’ premiere
Thomas Schlamme explains how even the creators were not sure how the Season 2 assassination plot would unfold.

Page 72
Diversity is good for Hollywood and he has receipts to prove it
Will Packer says he’s ‘living proof’ diverse content is good business. As his production company marks 10th anniversary, he’ll keep pushing.

Page 74
Tubi cashes in on the value of free to surpass other streamers
As subscription prices for Netflix, Disney+, Max and Peacock creep up, consumers are turning to the ad-supported service.
