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Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M

Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand prop from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction
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How Streaming Platforms Use Emmy Recognition to Compete for Viewers

How Streaming Platforms Use Emmy Recognition to Compete for Viewers

The Emmy nominations are more than just awards; they're the result of a high-stakes business battle. Here's how streamers fight for gold.
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How Anne Heche Reinvented Her Career Across Film, Stage, and Television

How Anne Heche Reinvented Her Career Across Film, Stage, and Television

A look at the singular career of Anne Heche, an actress whose talent and resilience saw her work alongside, and ultimately outlast, shifting Hollywood eras.
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From “Very Special Episodes” to Modern Awards-Season Showcase Episodes

From “Very Special Episodes” to Modern Awards-Season Showcase Episodes

From 80s sitcom morality plays to modern prestige television, see how the 'very special episode' evolved into a powerful tool for winning Emmys.
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How Family Guy’s Revival Turned Brian Griffin Into a More Complex Character

How Family Guy’s Revival Turned Brian Griffin Into a More Complex Character

Brian Griffin is a pop culture icon, but his journey from talking dog to cultural touchstone was a slow burn. Here's why his influence took years to build.
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Chloe Fineman Says ‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup Match When She Called to Say She Was Leaving the Show

Chloe Fineman Says ‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup Match When She Called to Say She Was Leaving the Show

“Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels was a bit tied up when Chloe Fineman called to say she was leaving the show. “In classic form, he was watching England vs. Argentina,” Fineman told Variety at Monday night’s premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink” in Los Angeles. “He was like, ‘I’ll call you back. I’m a […]
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Why Your Favorite Show Can Miss The Emmys And Still Be Great

Why Your Favorite Show Can Miss The Emmys And Still Be Great

Ever wonder why a brilliant show gets snubbed by the Emmys? Here's an inside look at why awards aren't the only measure of a TV show's greatness.
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How Broadway Turned Jayne Mansfield Into a Hollywood Star

How Broadway Turned Jayne Mansfield Into a Hollywood Star

Before becoming a Hollywood icon, Jayne Mansfield faced constant rejection and typecasting that pushed her to the brink of abandoning her career.
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Five Beloved TV Shows the Emmys Never Fully Recognized

Five Beloved TV Shows the Emmys Never Fully Recognized

Exploring the classic and beloved TV shows that were repeatedly overlooked for major Emmy Awards, and why their cultural legacy outshines any trophy.
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Skybound Entertainment Expands with New Comic Series and Media Tie-Ins

Skybound Entertainment Expands with New Comic Series and Media Tie-Ins

Skybound Entertainment Expands with New Comic Series and Media Tie-Ins
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Star Trek: The Next Generation's Iconic Riker Beard Originated from 1988 Writers' Strike

Star Trek: The Next Generation's Iconic Riker Beard Originated from 1988 Writers' Strike

Star Trek: The Next Generation's Iconic Riker Beard Originated from 1988 Writers' Strike
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How a Well-Timed Renewal Can Extend a Show’s Awards-Season Visibility

How a Well-Timed Renewal Can Extend a Show’s Awards-Season Visibility

An early renewal isn't just a business decision; for a TV show, it's a powerful strategic weapon in the high-stakes game of Emmy campaigning.