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Bob Iger’s Hidden Hand? • As the Disney CEO returns to power, the entertainment company’s frosty relationship with China has thawed

What Went Wrong With the Césars? • France’s top film awards are under fire after snubbing women filmmakers

Burt Bacharach • The prolific composer broke every rule in music to craft indelible pop hits

Brewing Up With the BAFTAs • Make like a native at one of these time-honored London teahouses

The Heart of the Matter • A+E’s Don’t Skip a Beat initiative is rooted in a very personal story

Three Men and a Best Director Race • Will DGA reward the 50-year career or the hot dog fingers?

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Pink Side of Life • The Grammy-winning singer is stronger than ever — practically bionic — with her new album ‘Trustfall’

BATGIRL RISES • In her first major interview since Warner Bros. Discovery canned the $90 million film ‘Batgirl,’ its star, Leslie Grace, is speaking out

OG Ice-T Rolls to Hollywood Walk of Fame • Reality rap master brings street cred to acting and commercials career

A Wolf Finds His Shark • Ice-T’s fruitful TV partnership on ‘SVU’ leads to long friendship

Singers Shine in Harmony • A capella group Pentatonix gets starry reception on Hollywood Blvd.

Helmers Pick Their Favorites • Directors of seven nominated films talk up challenging scenes

Breakups, Breakdowns and Bereavement • From ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ to ‘The Fabelmans,’ screenwriters wrestle with loss

Cast of Characters • The SAG Awards sometimes lead the way for other kudos bodies

BAFTA’s Efforts to Level the Film Field Bear Some Fruit • Rule tweaks seek to reward the deserving, as well as deliver surprises

DGA Awards Celebrate 75 Years • Diamond anniversary sees inclusive changes, updated awards and a hopeful outlook

Production Designers on Production Designers • Pros share insights into the work of this year’s Art Directors Guild nominees

Lights, Camera, Sound! • The Cinema Audio Society Awards will showcase tuneful music and visceral aural effects

New Tools Create New Worlds • Visual Effects Society honors cutting-edge visuals and emerging technology

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

The Company You Keep

Madelyn Cline • “With any character, I’m approaching them with empathy and figuring out the why.”