Video: ‘Wicked’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Wicked’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Hi, This is Jon M. Chu and I am the director of “Wicked.” “And Elfie. Can I call you Elfie?” “Well, it’s a little bit perky.” So we’re about midpoint in the movie. And these two roommates, who are very different from each other, have moved into this semi-small dorm room. And it’s Glinda and … Read more

Video: ‘Anora’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Anora’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“Hi, I’m Sean Baker. I’m the writer, director and editor of “Anora.” This is the scene in which our protagonist, Ani, played by Mikey Madison, is arriving at the house supposedly owned by Ivan Zakharov, who is played by Mark Eydelshteyn. So this was obviously supposed to bring not only Ani into Ivan’s world, but … Read more

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stars react to writer who faked her own cancer: ‘Never occurred to me to not believe her’

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stars react to writer who faked her own cancer: ‘Never occurred to me to not believe her’

Two “Grey’s Anatomy” stars have spoken out about Elisabeth Finch, the former writer for the show who faked having cancer. Finch’s story was recently explored in the Peacock docuseries “Anatomy of Lies,” which addressed her web of lies that caused her to get fired from “Grey’s” after working as both a writer and a producer from … Read more

Video: ‘Conclave’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Conclave’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“Hi, My name is Edward Berger and I’m the director of the movie “Conclave.” So we’re about 30 minutes into the movie. We’ve set up the place as the Vatican and the Pope has died. And now Cardinal Lawrence, the character played by Ralph Fiennes, is the Dean of the College of Cardinals, meaning he … Read more

‘Anatomy of Lies’ bombshells: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer Elisabeth Finch who faked cancer also claimed Anna Paquin donated a kidney

‘Anatomy of Lies’ bombshells: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer Elisabeth Finch who faked cancer also claimed Anna Paquin donated a kidney

Truth is stranger than fiction.  The new three-episode Peacock docuseries “Anatomy of Lies” (now streaming) covers the unbelievable story of former “Grey’s Anatomy” writer Elisabeth Finch, who wove a web of lies more dramatic than anything Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh or Ellen Pompeo played on-screen.  As the documentary covers, Finch — who worked on the … Read more

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer who faked having cancer would shave head and take ‘puke breaks’ to come off as seriously ill, former colleague claims

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer who faked having cancer would shave head and take ‘puke breaks’ to come off as seriously ill, former colleague claims

Disgraced “Grey’s Anatomy” writer Elisabeth Finch would allegedly alter her appearance and take “puke breaks” as part of her orchestrated ruse to get people to believe she was seriously ill with cancer. A clip of the new three-part series “Anatomy of Lies” on Peacock displayed a glimpse into the extent of Finch’s lies as she … Read more

Video: ‘Saturday Night’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Saturday Night’ | Anatomy of a Scene

new video loaded: ‘Saturday Night’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Saturday Night’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director Jason Reitman narrates a sequence from his film about the making of the first episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Hey, this is Jason Reitman. I’m the co-writer and director of “Saturday Night.” “O.K, … Read more

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ put itself on life support after killing McDreamy: Time to pull the plug?

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ put itself on life support after killing McDreamy: Time to pull the plug?

“Grey’s Anatomy” has a heart that, somehow, someway, is still beating. But almost 21 seasons later, it may be time to pull the plug on one of the most important television shows in pop culture history. “Grey’s Anatomy” premiered on ABC in 2005 and was a TV juggernaut for over a decade. Fans fell in … Read more

Video: ‘Transformers One’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Transformers One’ | Anatomy of a Scene

new video loaded: ‘Transformers One’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Transformers One’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director Josh Cooley narrates a sequence from his film. Hi, my name is Josh Cooley. I am the director of “Transformers One.” “We need to hurry.” “I still think we have better odds fighting … Read more

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer who lied about having cancer is subject of Peacock docuseries

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer who lied about having cancer is subject of Peacock docuseries

The truth will come out.  Peacock is releasing a docuseries on disgraced “Grey’s Anatomy” writer Elisabeth Finch, detailing the outlandish lies she told about her medical and personal history — including that she had cancer — all in an effort to get ahead in Hollywood.  The streamer debuted a teaser trailer Tuesday about the three-part … Read more

This ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star is returning for Season 21 after a 17-year absence

This ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star is returning for Season 21 after a 17-year absence

Blast from the past! A former “Grey’s Anatomy” star is returning for Season 21 after spending 17 years away from the show. Kali Rocha, who played Dr. Sydney Heron from Seasons 2 to 4, will have a three-episode guest arc in the upcoming season, Deadline reported on Thursday. Kali Rocha in “Grey’s Anatomy.” ABC/Courtesy Everett … Read more

Video: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ | Anatomy of a Scene

new video loaded: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director Shawn Levy narrates a sequence from his film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. I’m Shawn Levy, the director, co-writer and co-producer of “Deadpool & Wolverine.” “So what made you finally … Read more

Video: ‘Twisters’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Twisters’ | Anatomy of a Scene

My name is Lee Isaac Chung and I am the director of “Twisters.” So this is a scene that happens about halfway through the film. Internally, we would always say this is T4, tornado number four, because we number each of our tornadoes. And Kate is played by Daisy Edgar-Jones. And then we have Tyler … Read more

Katherine Heigl shuts down major ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ drama rumor: ‘I wasn’t trying to be a d – – k’

Katherine Heigl shuts down major ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ drama rumor: ‘I wasn’t trying to be a d – – k’

Katherine Heigl can’t escape the drama from “Grey’s Anatomy.” The actress, 45, shut down the rumor that she turned down an Emmy Award nomination for her role in the ABC series on the June 28 episode of Shannen Doherty’s podcast “Let’s Be Clear.” “Well, I didn’t, and everybody keeps saying that. I didn’t turn it down,” … Read more

Eric Dane reveals why he was fired from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Eric Dane reveals why he was fired from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Eric Dane has a theory about his exit from “Grey’s Anatomy.” The 51-year-old actor appeared on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast last week and opened up about why he was fired from the hit ABC series in 2012. “I didn’t leave so much as I think I was let go,” he said. Eric Dane in “Grey’s … Read more

Video: ‘Inside Out 2’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Inside Out 2’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“My name is Kelsey Mann, and I’m the director of ‘Inside Out 2.’ So here in this scene, we see Joy and the original emotions come on to this new space that’s inside Riley’s imagination. And it’s an area that’s being taken over by Anxiety. She’s working with all these mind workers to come up … Read more

Video: ‘Hit Man’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Hit Man’ | Anatomy of a Scene

I’m Richard Linklater, director and co-writer of ‘Hit Man.’ So in this scene, Glen Powell, who’s playing Gary Johnson, the undercover hit man, is under threat from Jasper, played by Austin Amelio, the New Orleans police officer who he works with undercover, who’s totally on to him. Gary has been dating Madison, whose husband has … Read more

Why ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Jessica Capshaw really disliked co-star Camilla Luddington when they met

Why ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Jessica Capshaw really disliked co-star Camilla Luddington when they met

Look how far they’ve come. “Grey’s Anatomy” stars Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington revealed on the first episode of their new podcast, “Call It What It Is,” that they weren’t fast friends when they met more than 10 years. “I did not like you,” said Capshaw, 47. “I did not not like you.” Capshaw, who played Arizona … Read more