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Profiles and interviews with the writers, directors, actors, and other creative professionals shaping the industry.

A dynamic scene depicting readers directly funding independent creators through Millie's Library's innovative Milliroad campaign.
Creators

Millie's Library Milliroad campaign connects creators and readers

In just one week, Millie's Library's 'Milliroad' anniversary campaign has already raised $500,000 from over 10,000 readers, directly funding new projects for independent creators, according to the Mil

Tara Collins· May 12· 3 min read
Diverse creators from around the world achieving significant earnings and global reach through the Substack platform.

Substack Creators See Top Earnings, Expanding Global Reach

Tara Collins · May 11
Diverse group of writers leaving a dim Substack platform for a brighter Passport platform, symbolizing a creator exodus due to rising costs.

Writers Exit Substack Amidst Rising Platform Costs

Tara Collins · May 10
An atmospheric and unsettling scene inspired by Koji Suzuki's 'Ring', featuring a flickering TV screen and a sense of psychological dread.

Koji Suzuki's horror legacy continues to impact cinema globally.

Amelia Frost · May 10
A vintage television screen emitting an eerie glow in a dark room, symbolizing the cursed videotape from Koji Suzuki's 'Ring' horror series.

Koji Suzuki's Ring series reshapes global horror landscape

Julian Mercer · May 10
Golden Globes award statuette being shaped by both human hands and glowing AI digital lines, symbolizing the new eligibility rules.

Golden Globes Won't Ban AI If Humans Lead Creative Work

For the 84th annual Golden Globes, scheduled for January 10, 2027, a film or performance could win an award even if artificial intelligence assisted its creation, provided a human remains the primary

Tara Collins· May 8· 6 min
Creator Lee Sung Jin personally pitches Charles Melton for a lead role in Beef Season 2 at a Gold House dinner party.

Charles Melton cast in Beef Season 2 as Austin, creator's vision

At a Gold House dinner party, 'Beef' creator Lee Sung Jin strategically sat next to Charles Melton, not for casual conversation, but to personally pitch him a lead role in the show's highly anticipate

Tara Collins· Apr 20· 6 min