"The Debut" star Julianne Moore and writer/director Jesse Eisenberg discuss their latest film, their anxieties about the future of the industry and Eisenberg’s hopes for another “Now You See Me” sequel. Also, the Roundtable discusses the “Blue Tsunami” on Election Day, and the movies still to come.

"The Debut" star Julianne Moore and writer/director Jesse Eisenberg discuss their latest film, their anxieties about the future of the industry and Eisenberg&rsquo;s hopes for another &ldquo;Now You See Me&rdquo; sequel. Also, the Roundtable discusses the &ldquo;Blue Tsunami&rdquo; on Election Day, and the movies still to come.

Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore on ‘The Debut,’ Testing AI to ‘Make Sure It’s Bad’ and Hoping ‘Now You See Me 4’ Gets Made

“Behemoth!” filmmaker Tony Gilroy and three of the nine composers who worked on the Searchlight Pictures movie discuss how original music was integral to moving the plot along. The panel was held Oct. 23 as the kickoff of AFI Fest’s Podcast stage in the AFI Fest lounge at the Ovation Hollywood. Gilroy is joined by composers Emily Bear, Nami Melumad and Brandon Roberts.

&ldquo;Behemoth!&rdquo; filmmaker Tony Gilroy and three of the nine composers who worked on the Searchlight Pictures movie discuss how original music was integral to moving the plot along. The panel was held Oct. 23 as the kickoff of AFI Fest&rsquo;s Podcast stage in the AFI Fest lounge at the Ovation Hollywood. Gilroy is joined by composers Emily Bear, Nami Melumad and Brandon Roberts.

“Behemoth!” Filmmaker Tony Gilroy and Composers on How Music Was Integral to the Searchlight Pictures Movie

John Turturro discusses his new role in the Sony Pictures Classics drama “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” why he's still proud of "Romance & Cigarettes," the 2005 musical he had to buy back and release himself after a studio regime change, and more.

John Turturro discusses his new role in the Sony Pictures Classics drama &ldquo;The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,&rdquo; why he's still proud of "Romance &amp; Cigarettes," the 2005 musical he had to buy back and release himself after a studio regime change, and more.

John Turturro on Nearly Robbing Someone to Practice for 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' Fighting to Save His 2005 Musical 'Romance & Cigarettes' and the Knicks Championship

The Variety Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at how "You Can See Everything" is gunning for Oscar frontrunner status against "The Odyssey." Also, Pedro Pascal digs into Tony Gilroy’s "Behemoth!," an ode to movie composers and a character who says more with a bow than he ever does with words. He also coughs up a line from the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” teases his role in Todd Haynes’ anticipated “De Noche” and sends a message to his friend and favorite awards-season foe, Kieran Culkin.

The Variety Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at how "You Can See Everything" is gunning for Oscar frontrunner status against "The Odyssey." Also, Pedro Pascal digs into Tony Gilroy&rsquo;s "Behemoth!," an ode to movie composers and a character who says more with a bow than he ever does with words. He also coughs up a line from the upcoming &ldquo;Avengers: Doomsday,&rdquo; teases his role in Todd Haynes&rsquo; anticipated &ldquo;De Noche&rdquo; and sends a message to his friend and favorite awards-season foe, Kieran Culkin.

Pedro Pascal on Learning Cello for ‘Behemoth!,’ Why ‘You’ve Got to Eat S---’ to Make It in Hollywood and the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Line His Character Says

“Michael” became the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion and is Lionsgate’s biggest release ever. With a sequel on the horizon, star Jaafar Jackson, who had never acted professionally before, about leading the blockbuster, navigating the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance and what comes next after a career-defining year.

&ldquo;Michael&rdquo; became the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion and is Lionsgate&rsquo;s biggest release ever. With a sequel on the horizon, star Jaafar Jackson, who had never acted professionally before, about leading the blockbuster, navigating the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance and what comes next after a career-defining year.

‘Michael’ Star Jaafar Jackson on Playing His Uncle, Growing Up in the Famous Family and the Upcoming Sequel

When Anthony Ippolito learned that Peter Farrelly was making a film about an unknown Sylvester Stallone who willed his screenplay “Rocky” into existence, he also heard that bigger names were circling the part. On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Ippolito discusses landing the leading role in the making of a legend, getting his start in the business, and his thoughts on a changing Hollywood.

When Anthony Ippolito learned that Peter Farrelly was making a film about an unknown Sylvester Stallone who willed his screenplay &ldquo;Rocky&rdquo; into existence, he also heard that bigger names were circling the part. On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Ippolito discusses landing the leading role in the making of a legend, getting his start in the business, and his thoughts on a changing Hollywood.

‘I Play Rocky’ Star Anthony Ippolito on Nailing That Unmistakable Sylvester Stallone Drawl and Swagger

In a Mega Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis and Jazz Tangcay go through the remaining Emmy categories and take a cue from last week's Creative Arts Emmy winners to give their final predictions on who might win. Will there be any surprises? Will history be made in any key categories? We look at it all here, one more time.

In a Mega Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis and Jazz Tangcay go through the remaining Emmy categories and take a cue from last week's Creative Arts Emmy winners to give their final predictions on who might win. Will there be any surprises? Will history be made in any key categories? We look at it all here, one more time.

Final Emmy Predictions: Will 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' Dominate on Monday?

Jason Bateman is a four-time Emmy nominee this year, via his roles on Netflix’s “Black Rabbit” and HBO Max’s “DTF St. Louis,” as well as for directing “Black Rabbit” and executive producing “DTF St. Louis.” We talk to him about being an Emmy overachiever, his career and what’s next. Plus, he discusses his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we look at the latest moves in the Emmy race and the fun variety special (prerecorded) category, featuring Taylor Swift vs. Sabrina Carpenter vs. Ariana Grande, as Phase 2 voting continues.

Jason Bateman is a four-time Emmy nominee this year, via his roles on Netflix&rsquo;s &ldquo;Black Rabbit&rdquo; and HBO Max&rsquo;s &ldquo;DTF St. Louis,&rdquo; as well as for directing &ldquo;Black Rabbit&rdquo; and executive producing &ldquo;DTF St. Louis.&rdquo; We talk to him about being an Emmy overachiever, his career and what&rsquo;s next. Plus, he discusses his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we look at the latest moves in the Emmy race and the fun variety special (prerecorded) category, featuring Taylor Swift vs. Sabrina Carpenter vs. Ariana Grande, as Phase 2 voting continues.

Taylor Swift vs. Sabrina Carpenter vs. Ariana Grande May Be the Year’s Juiciest Emmy Battle; Jason Bateman on His “Black Rabbit” and “DTF St. Louis” Nods As This Season’s Emmy Overachiever

“Top Chef” host Kristen Kish discusses her caffeine consumption, her early cooking skills and how her fellow judges and the people around her “helped me get to a place where I felt like my best self.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the outstanding variety series race, which this year could potentially have multiple winners. Will all five nominees take home an Emmy, or just one? And here’s where things stand right now in the limited/anthology race (“Beef” vs. “DTF: St. Louis”) and comedy (“Widow’s Bay” vs. “Hacks”). 

&ldquo;Top Chef&rdquo; host Kristen Kish discusses her caffeine consumption, her early cooking skills and how her fellow judges and the people around her &ldquo;helped me get to a place where I felt like my best self.&rdquo; Also, the Roundtable looks at the outstanding variety series race, which this year could potentially have multiple winners. Will all five nominees take home an Emmy, or just one? And here&rsquo;s where things stand right now in the limited/anthology race (&ldquo;Beef&rdquo; vs. &ldquo;DTF: St. Louis&rdquo;) and comedy (&ldquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rdquo; vs. &ldquo;Hacks&rdquo;).&nbsp;

How Many Variety Series Will Win an Emmy This Year?; Also, “Top Chef” Host Kristen Kish How the People Around Her 'Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self'

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next — and it’s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how “Widow’s Bay” has become the comedy frontrunner.

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo&rsquo;s &ldquo;Tucci in Italy,&rdquo; including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next &mdash; and it&rsquo;s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how &ldquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rdquo; has become the comedy frontrunner.

'Widow’s Bay’ Has the Momentum, and Here's Why It Could Win Best Comedy; Also, “Tucci in Italy” Star Stanley Tucci on Why He Hasn’t Moved There

"Awards Circuit," hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.

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