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Anthony Breznican

@brezwrites.bsky.social

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Freelance reporter covering film, TV, books. Contributor @ Esquire. Co-host of The Kingcast, a Stephen King show. Formerly Vanity Fair, EW, USAToday, AP. Author of “MCU: Timeline” and the new “Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader.” 🔗 https://linktr.ee/brezwrites

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 1d

This was a beautiful day. Congrats to Eric and Kelsey!

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Plus, when your musicians play the #LOTR theme for the ring bearer’s entrance …?Perfection.

Having actual Frodo as a groomsman …?

Precious.

Eric Vespe @ericvespe.bsky.social · 1d

I did a thing. Incredible friends, wonderful location, and a beautiful bride. I’m a lucky guy.

Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 1d

A Halloween read…

Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 1d

The writer-director of #Roofman also could hardly believe it was a true story.

If you've seen Derek Cianfrance's hilarious and heartbreaking film, here's what really happened:

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 2d

There are so many Diane Keaton performances to remember, but a lot of people haven't seen Reds, and A) my God, see it, it is a masterpiece and B) her performance as Louise Bryant is one of the bravest, toughest, least sympathy-courting pieces of work by an American actress in the last 50 years.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 2d

What was your first encounter with Diane Keaton?

She had a whole lifetime of performances, but this was my introduction.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 2d

#Roofman is hilarious. And heartbreaking. And true. The whole package.

Speaking of the “whole package…”

“The first time Peter Dinklage ever laid eyes on Channing Tatum, he just saw ALL of Channing Tatum.”

The ‘Roofman’ Director Has a Funny Story About Channing Tatum’s Naked Freak-out

Derek Cianfrance, who also directed ‘Blue Valentine’ and ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ promises not to only break your heart this time.

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Nat Cassidy @natcassidy.bsky.social · 2d

One of the best to ever do it.

Jack El-Hai @jackelhai.bsky.social · 2d

"If it sounds like #writing, I rewrite it." – Elmore Leonard, born 100 years ago on today's date

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 2d

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Joanna Robinson @jowrotethis.bsky.social · 5d

This is ghoul behavior. Especially given Robin’s personal wishes about his likeness and his voice not being used. Where the hell are the regulators? bsky.app/profile/jeff...

Jeffrey Watumull @jeffreywatumull.bsky.social · 5d

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Robin Williams’ Daughter Tells Fans to ‘Stop Sending Me AI Videos of Dad’: It’s ‘Gross’ and ‘Not What He’d Want’

Zelda Williams tells fans not to send her AI recreations of father Robin Williams, calling them "gross."

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 4d

One good rule for a veteran writer: Break your own rules ruthlessly. I don't do profiles and rarely write about theater, so when T asked me to do a deep dive into the life & work of David Henry Hwang, naturally I said yes! Huge thanks to DHH for his time and openness. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/t...

How David Henry Hwang Remade Theater in His Own Image

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 5d

What about making a photo of someone appearing to be gravely ill — as with Dolly Parton — and convincing countless people it is true?

Something like that is false, the creator knows it’s false, and it’s also harmful—and persuasive.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Making AI videos of real people should be considered defamation.

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Richard Chizmar @richardchizmar.bsky.social · 5d

Always an honor to hit the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller lists. A huge thank you to all of you readers, the Widow’s Point Street Team, and an amazing team at Simon & Schuster and Nelson Literary Agency.

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Clark Collis @clarkcollis.bsky.social · 5d

Many thanks to @ericvespe.bsky.social and @brezwrites.bsky.social for having me on The Kingcast to talk about my book Screaming and Conjuring, amongst many other matters @1984prods.bsky.social

Talking King's Place in '90s and Aughts Horror Movies with Clark Collis

Podcast Episode · The Kingcast · 08/10/2025 · 1h 19m

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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 6d

Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.

Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Aki Ross and Gray Edwards were not the future.

They were a cautionary tale.

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a poster for final fantasy the spirits within features a man and a woman

ALT: a poster for final fantasy the spirits within features a man and a woman

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 7d

The producers of "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" even made pin-up photos of Aki and the male co-star, "Gray Edwards."

Aki ranked #87 on the Maxim 100 list of babes. (Jessica Alba was #1.) Gray ... I don't know where this ran. I guess that's the point.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 7d

About 24 years ago, I wrote this story:

"Dawn of Digital: Computers Generate a First—Lifelike Actors For Feature Films."

Many of the things said about Tilly Norwood were said here: She's getting an agent, she will star in all sorts of projects, and she can do anything a filmmaker wants. 🤔

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Tilly Norwood reminds me of someone.

Does anyone else remember Aki Ross ...?

More @ Esquire ...

I Know Exactly How AI Actress Tilly Norwood’s “Career” Will Go

A massive 2001 flop also starred “synthespians.” It bombed.

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Anthony Breznican @brezwrites.bsky.social · 9d

I’m saying this as someone who has worked for 30 years as a journalist: a degree in sound engineering, show structure and distribution techniques is actually useful.

The cost of college is a problem, but these skills are valuable. Studying up myself…