The July 2026 issue presents coverage of the features The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and I Love Boosters; the miniseries Cape Fear; and the special-venue presentation Mystère by Cirque du Soleil, as well as a look at current lens trends.
· Director of photography David Klein, ASC; visual-effects supervisor John Knoll; and gaffer Jeff Webster discuss their approach to the Star Wars feature The Mandalorian and Grogu.
· Florian Ballhaus, ASC explains how he updated a stylish classic when he reteamed with director David Frankel for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
· Cinematographer Natasha Braier, ASC, ADF and director Boots Riley illuminate the creative rhythm they established on I Love Boosters.
· Cinematographers Eben Bolter, ASC, BSC and Celiana Cárdenas, AMC and episode director Reed Morano, ASC detail their collaboration on the Apple miniseries Cape Fear.
· Christopher Chomyn, ASC discusses how he captured Cirque du Soleil’s long-running Las Vegas show Mystère for exhibition in Cosm’s immersive LED Dome.
· Shot Craft: Current trends in cinema optics suggest a new Golden Era.
· Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature the election of the ASC’s 2026-’27 officers and Board of Governors; new member Adam Newport-Berra; the 2026 Kodak Film Awards; ASC activity at NAB; Italian honors for Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC; an Academy Technical Achievement Award for ASC associate member Paul Debevec; Education & Outreach events for students and the industry; an AC/Petits Salons panel featuring Natasha Braier, ASC, ADF and director Boots Riley for I Love Boosters; an AC screening of Project Hail Mary; and AC’s visit to Berlinale.
· New Products and Services: A special installment of the department presents an extended showcase of the latest in technical gear and support.
Wrap Shot: In an excerpt from AC July ’77, future ASC member John Dykstra — who worked alongside fellow future Society member Richard Edlund — reflects on some of the visual-effects challenges presented by Star Wars (1977), shot by Gilbert Taylor, BSC and directed by George Lucas.
