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Hoja Lopez Expands Comedy and Production Career with Roles on 'Wiser Than Me' and NPR's 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'

Hoja Lopez Expands Comedy and Production Career with Roles on 'Wiser Than Me' and NPR's 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'

Hoja Lopez Expands Comedy and Production Career with Roles on 'Wiser Than Me' and NPR's 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'
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Why Streamers Still Use Broadcast TV to Introduce Their Shows to New Audiences

Why Streamers Still Use Broadcast TV to Introduce Their Shows to New Audiences

In an era of endless streaming choice, networks are reviving a classic broadcast strategy to make their new shows feel like major events.
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Why a Trailer’s Premise-Reveal Moment Can Make a New Series Click

Why a Trailer’s Premise-Reveal Moment Can Make a New Series Click

In a crowded fall TV season, one specific trailer moment can make a new show a must-watch. Here's what it is and why it works so well.
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Anthology vs. Ongoing Serial: The Creative Tradeoffs TV Creators Face

Anthology vs. Ongoing Serial: The Creative Tradeoffs TV Creators Face

An inside look at whether TV creators gain more power and creative freedom from self-contained anthology series or long-running serials.
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Why Some TV Dramas Benefit From Building Character Before Spectacle

Why Some TV Dramas Benefit From Building Character Before Spectacle

Why do TV dramas that begin with quiet, character-focused stories often achieve greater success than those that launch with huge, costly spectacle?
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YouTube's Emmy Campaign for 'SubwayTakes' Highlights Creator Economy's Push for Mainstream Recognition

YouTube's Emmy Campaign for 'SubwayTakes' Highlights Creator Economy's Push for Mainstream Recognition

YouTube's Emmy Campaign for 'SubwayTakes' Highlights Creator Economy's Push for Mainstream Recognition
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Why a Fall TV Pilot’s Act Structure Still Matters in the Streaming Era

Why a Fall TV Pilot’s Act Structure Still Matters in the Streaming Era

In an era of endless streaming, the rigid act structure of old-school TV seems obsolete. Here’s why that forgotten discipline still matters.
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How TV Title Sequences Evolved From Branding Tools Into Storytelling Real Estate

How TV Title Sequences Evolved From Branding Tools Into Storytelling Real Estate

Explore the evolution of TV title sequences, from simple branding jingles of the past to the complex, cinematic storytelling tools of today's biggest shows.
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Emmy Awards Introduce New Rule Allowing Multiple Winners in Best Variety Series Category

Emmy Awards Introduce New Rule Allowing Multiple Winners in Best Variety Series Category

Emmy Awards Introduce New Rule Allowing Multiple Winners in Best Variety Series Category
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The CW Abruptly Cancels Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Broadcasts Days Before Airing

The CW Abruptly Cancels Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Broadcasts Days Before Airing

The CW Abruptly Cancels Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Broadcasts Days Before Airing
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How A Logline Can Help You Judge Whether A Fall TV Concept Is Strong

How A Logline Can Help You Judge Whether A Fall TV Concept Is Strong

Learn the Hollywood insider's trick to predicting a hit show by analyzing its logline, the one-sentence summary that reveals a concept's true potential.
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Ranking Fall TV Promo Assets by How Much of the Show They Tend to Reveal

Ranking Fall TV Promo Assets by How Much of the Show They Tend to Reveal

We're cutting through the hype to rank fall TV's promotional assets, from vague teasers to full scenes, by what they truly reveal.