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☆ Creators of HBO's Watergate series 'White House Plumbers' on why the show's fresh take on historical events is 'the greatest story never told'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Teddy Farkas | Fahiemah Al-Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCreators of HBO's Watergate series 'White House Plumbers' on why the show's fresh take on historical events is 'the greatest story never told'Carl Quintanilla sits down with Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, co-creators, writers and executive producers behind HBO's five-part mini-series "White House Plumbers" based on the true story of Nixon's Watergate "masterminds," E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy. The two discuss balancing historical fact and satire, the painstaking process behind recreating real-life locations, and why both Gregory and Huyck believe the show's fresh take on the famous robbery is "the greatest story people have never heard."

☆ Creator of "Extrapolations" on Apple TV+ talks reimagining the future of our planet, climate change storytelling in Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Teddy Farkas | Fahiemah Al-Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCreator of "Extrapolations" on Apple TV+ talks reimagining the future of our planet and climate change storytelling in HollywoodCarl Quintanilla sits down with Scott Z. Burns, the creator, EP, and showrunner of 'Extrapolations' on Apple TV+ for a long-ranging conversation on how the star-studded series is reimagining climate change storytelling. He shares how teaming up with Al Gore on 'An Inconvenient Truth' influenced his filmmaking journey, how he curated an A-list cast, and why he feels Hollywood has an obligation to portray the truth about the our planet in the hopes of reimagining a brighter future for generations to come.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email"The Mandalorian" creator & EP Jon Favreau on creating for a new generation of Star Wars fansCNBC's Carl Quintanilla sits down with Jon Favreau – creator, executive producer, and writer behind 'The Mandalorian' as it enters its third season on Disney+. The two discuss the challenges of reimagining the "Star Wars" universe for devoted and new fans alike and how audience feedback enriches the storytelling process. Favreau also opens up about his experience working with Disney, Bob Iger's return, and how nostalgia can fuel stories that center on a shared human experience.

☆ HBO's 'The Last of Us' co-creator Craig Mazin on adapting the video game for hit series
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Teddy Farkas | Fahiemah Al-Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHBO's 'The Last of Us' co-creator Craig Mazin on adapting the video game for hit seriesCNBC's Carl Quintanilla sits down with 'The Last of Us' Craig Mazin – the showrunner, co-creator, executive producer, writer, and director behind the HBO hit-series. The two discuss the challenges of adapting a beloved video game into a primetime TV show and how Mazin's experience building HBO's Emmy-award winning 'Chernobyl' and passion for the game itself sparked a partnership with co-creator Neil Druckmann. They also discuss preparing the star-studded cast for their roles, developing content to appeal to both an existing fan base of gamers and new audiences alike, and why Mazin says he never creates for virality.

☆ Netflix's 'The Playlist' creative team on telling Spotify's origin story
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Teddy Farkas | Fahiemah Al-Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNetflix's 'The Playlist' creative team on telling Spotify's origin storyCNBC's Carl Quintanilla breaks down the story of Spotify with the creative team behind Netflix series 'The Playlist' for the latest episode of digital interview series 'Binge.' Lead Writer Christian Spurrier and Director-Creator Per-Olav Sørensen share the challenges and extensive research involved in telling a story that's still unfolding, how Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek inspired the show's lead character, and why the tech founder fixture has captivated Hollywood producers and audiences alike.

☆ Netflix's 'Wednesday' creators on reimagining iconic character from 'The Addams Family'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Teddy Farkas | Fahiemah Al-Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNetflix's 'Wednesday' creators on reimagining iconic character from 'The Addams Family'On the latest episode of "Binge," CNBC's Carl Quintanilla speaks to Al Gough and Miles Millar, creators, showrunners and executive producers of Netflix's 'Wednesday.' They discuss how the series reimagines beloved 'Addams Family' member Wednesday as an angst-filled teenager, and how the show uniquely explores the notorious misanthrope's experiences at a supernatural boarding school all while navigating her emerging psychic abilities. The creators also open up about working with famed director Tim Burton, how the Netflix experience compares to their work on television mega-hit 'Smallville' and the unique challenges for storytellers developing and running a show in a streaming era.

On the latest episode of "Binge," CNBC's Carl Quintanilla speaks to Jessica Gao, showrunner and executive producer of Marvel's 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law' on Disney+. Gao discusses the big break that lead to her MCU debut, her creative process in bringing the comic book icon to the small screen, and how the She-Hulk character serves as a touchstone for identity and vulnerability in the workplace.

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