[WATCH] Cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen on bringing 'Fences' from stage to screen with Denzel Washington by Zach Laws

When asked during our recent webcam chat (watch above) about turning August Wilson‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fences” into a cinematic experience, cinematographerÂ�…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:30am on December 22, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] VFX Supervisor Robert Legato ('The Jungle Book') on creating talking animals for new Disney classic by Zach Laws

“It wasn’t as daunting to me because technology has grown up to that stage,” reveals visual effects supervisor Robert Legato during our recent webcam chat (watch above) …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 6:55am on December 15, 2016[SHARE]

SAG nominations reactions: Forum posters rave about Sterling K. Brown, rant about 'La La Land' snub by Zach Laws

The Screen Actors Guild nominations sparked strong responses in our forums — their reactions run the gamut from “thrilled” to “disappointed.” Perhaps the bigges…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:51pm on December 14, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] 'La La Land' lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul on creating songs for original musical by Zach Laws

“We were surprised that anyone was willing to make an original movie musical,” reveals “La La Land” lyricist Benj Pasek during our recent webcam chat (watch above)…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 7:44pm on December 9, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Jon Favreau ('The Jungle Book') on creating a new Disney classic by Zach Laws

“You’re always a bit intimidated when you’re dealing with material that people feel so connected to,” admits Jon Favreau as we chat via webcam (watch above) about …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:44am on December 9, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Jovan Adepo ('Fences') dishes working with Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in film debut by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above), Jovan Adepo admits to being a bit nervous acting opposite Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in the upcoming film “Fences.…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 6:00pm on December 7, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] 'The Jungle Book' composer John Debney on creating new music for a Disney classic by Zach Laws

“I was petrified,” admits composer John Debney during our recent webcam chat (watch above) when asked about his work on “The Jungle Book,” a live-action reimaginin…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:18am on November 18, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Emmy nominee Kathryn Burns: 'The choreography has to serve the story first' by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above), "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" choreographer Kathryn Burns admitted to being shocked by her recent Emmy nomination. "It's typically a dance competition…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:38pm on August 18, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] David Alan Grier roars in both 'The Wiz: Live' and 'The Carmichael Show' by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above) "The Wiz: Live" star David Alan Grier revealed that his performance as the Cowardly Lion came from "how I grew up." As the actor, best known for t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 8:44am on June 23, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Mary J. Blige ('The Wiz: Live'): 'Everybody has an Evillene' by Zach Laws

"I was just super excited," admits Mary J. Blige as chat via webcam (watch above) about her being cast as the wicked witch Evillene in "The Wiz: Live." The nine-time Grammy champ…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:46pm on June 21, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Jordan Fisher ('Grease: Live'): 'It's transcended through decades for a reason' by Zach Laws

"The show wasn't broken," readily admits "Grease: Live" star Jordan Fisher as we chat via webcam (watch above). "The script, the dialogue, the music, it's transcended through decade…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:44am on June 21, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Joe Morton on playing good ('All the Way') and bad ('Scandal') men by Zach Laws

"Most of my career I've spent doing good guys purposely," revealed Joe Morton during our recent webcam chat (watch above). As he explains, "when I first started in this business, the kinds o…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:32pm on June 19, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Ana Gasteyer talks 'reality' of 'Lady Dynamite,' 'ambition' of 'Grease: Live' by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above), Ana Gasteyer candidly describes her "Lady Dynamite” character, talent agent Karen Grisham, as "the most horrendous woman in the world." …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:41pm on June 17, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] Patrick Wilson ('Fargo') on Golden Globe-nominated role as 'all-American guy' at a crossroads by Zach Laws

"I have played a lot of all-American guys but I have never played someone so steadfast, sure, his conflicts were clear," says Patrick Wilson as we chat via webcam (watch above) about his …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:58am on June 15, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] 'Grease: Live' choreographer Zach Woodley dishes 'nerve-racking' update of classic by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above), "Grease:Live"  choreographer Zach Woodley readily admitted, "Taking something that everyone's so familiar with and trying to make it your own …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:13pm on May 23, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] 'The Wiz: Live' production designer Derek McLane on being inspired by Dorothy's dreams by Zach Laws

During early conversations with “The Wiz: Live” director Kenny Leon, Emmy and Tony-winning production designer Derek McLane kept asking himself: "What would Dorothy dream?" The a…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:28pm on May 18, 2016[SHARE]

[WATCH] 'Grease Live!' production designer David Korins dishes daunting challenges by Zach Laws

"I was certainly a little hesitant taking the job," admits “Grease Live” production designer David Korins during our recent webcam chat (watch above). As he explains, "I wasn'…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:51pm on April 29, 2016[SHARE]