Duffer Brothers Talk ‘Stranger Things,’ Guest’s ‘Mascots,’ and more at ADTV

Duffer Brothers On Their ‘Stranger Things’

Talking to Matt and Ross Duffer (the Duffer Brothers as they are known professionally), it’s clear no one expected their Netflix series Stranger Things to be the buzzy hit it is. Lovingly assembled from multiple ’80s pop culture influences, the 8-episode thriller introduces modern audiences to a Goonies-like group of pre-teen boys, one of whom mysteriously disappears into a void called the “Upside Down.” It’s one of those “the least you know, the better off you’ll be” cultural events that the Duffer Brothers hailed from their ’80s-addled psyches. Even they are stunned at the widespread love streaming audiences showered on it thus far. Nice when that happens, isn’t it? (Duffer Brothers)

“We initially binged the old school way: Netflix through the mail,” said Matt Duffer. “Because of that, we always approached this as one big movie. [Bingeing] really helps me get more emotionally involved in a story to binge it rapidly.”  – Matt Duffer (Stranger Things)

Production Designer Gary Kordan Talks ‘Key & Peele’ Emmy Nom

Gary Kordan was bred for comedy. He started his career working at Catch a Rising Star comedy club, watching the likes of Jon Stewart, Rosie O’Donnell, and Joy Behar take the stage. Eventually, he ended up working for The Joan Rivers Show, developing a close relationship with the late comedienne. Despite more than two decades of work in TV comedies, production designer Gary Kordan received his first Emmy nomination this year for Comedy Central’s Key & Peele, something that came as a surprise to the industry veteran. (Gary Kordan)

Netflix Sets ‘Mascots’ Premiere Date

Christopher Guest’s newest project, Mascots, will premiere on Netflix on October 13. That’s huge news to fans of the legendary filmmaker. Guest’s entirely improvised comedies Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration spawned legions of fans. The comedy revels in the world of competitive sports mascots as they vie for the prestigious Gold Fluffy. (Mascots)

Full ‘Drag Race All Stars’ Trailer Drops

Tighten those tucks, ladies and gays. The full-size trailer for the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars dropped on Tuesday, and it gave us a glimpse of our favorite queens in the Werk Room and runway. Instead of airing on Mondays (they are a drag, after all), the show will switch to Thursday nights. (Drag Race)