AUGUST 28, 2020

A Very Special Inspiration: When Disabled TV Characters Existed Only to Teach Empathy The disability narrative as a concept of the Very Special Episode feels like it's always been there. In truth, it never was.  By Kristen Lopez

Netflix's Oscar Lineup, from David Fincher and Gary Oldman to the Return of Sophia Loren From "Mank" to "Hillbilly Elegy," Netflix could dominate the delayed award season even though its films are skipping festivals.  By Anne Thompson	'Dune' Trailer Rollout Continues Warner Bros.' Buzzy Strategy of Theater-Only Teasers The first "Dune" teaser will screen exclusively in theaters ahead of "Tenet," followed by an online trailer launch in September.  By Zack Sharf

As the RNC Wraps, Here's How the Media Covered What Felt Like a Four-Day Trump Rally Though all political conventions are rife with spin, the news media faced particular challenges in covering the 2020 Republican National Con … By Tyler Hersko	How the 'Succession' Craft Helps HBO's Drama Avoid Becoming 'Wealth Porn' - Deep Dive Production designer Stephen Carter and director Mark Mylod illustrate how they made life aboard the Roy's $150 million yacht miserable.  By Chris O'Falt

	'Bill & Ted Face the Music' Review: A Delightful Celebration of Stupidity That Could Save the World Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are back for a celebration of unfettered ridiculousness that bares its soul.  By Eric Kohn
	Billy Porter on How 'Pose' Success Amplified His Deep-Rooted Activist Voice The veteran actor recalls days of being told to "butch it up" at auditions — now he's found his biggest success while living authentic … By Jude Dry
	'Centigrade' Review: IFC Midnight's Claustrophobic Survival Thriller Runs a Little Cold Genesis Rodriguez and Vincent Piazza star in a chilly outing about a couple trapped in a frozen car in the middle of nowhere. Hijinks do not … By Kate Erbland
	Trevor Noah and the Crew of 'The Daily Show' Had to Rise Up in Unprecedented Times The long-running series celebrates its fifth anniversary with Noah as host this September.  By Kristen Lopez
	'David' Trailer: Zach Woods Directs Will Ferrell in a Short Film About Some Necessary Therapy Exclusive: Woods directs his "Downhill" co-star and Emmy nominee William Jackson Harper in the short, a Cannes pick soon to bow at TIFF.  By Kate Erbland