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A Quick Guide to the Major Scripted Emmy Categories

A Quick Guide to the Major Scripted Emmy Categories

A clear, simple guide to the major Emmy Awards categories, from Outstanding Drama Series to Guest Actor, so you can finally tell them all apart.
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Kenneth Branagh to Star in Paramount+ Drama ‘Laird’ Set in Scottish Highlands

Kenneth Branagh to Star in Paramount+ Drama ‘Laird’ Set in Scottish Highlands

Paramount+ has picked up the drama series “Laird” with Kenneth Branagh attached in the lead role. The series hails from Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, the co-creators of fellow Paramount+ series “The Agency.” Jez is also the co-creator and showrunner of Paramount+’s “Mobland.” Georgia Lee is also a co-creator on the show. The logline for […]
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‘Stillwater’ Series Based on Skybound Graphic Novel Set at Amazon From Greg Berlanti, Carly Wray

‘Stillwater’ Series Based on Skybound Graphic Novel Set at Amazon From Greg Berlanti, Carly Wray

Amazon Prime Video has given a series order to a series adaptation of the Skybound graphic novel “Stillwater.” The project, which hails from writers Greg Berlanti and Carly Wray, was first reported to be in the works at the streamer last year. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. “Stillwater” was created by […]
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How Prestige Comedy Expanded the Sitcom’s Emotional and Visual Range

How Prestige Comedy Expanded the Sitcom’s Emotional and Visual Range

From 'Fleabag' to 'The Bear,' a new wave of 'prestige comedy' is changing television, but is it creating a generational divide in what we find funny?
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Why You Don’t Need to Watch Every Nominee to Enjoy Emmy Season

Why You Don’t Need to Watch Every Nominee to Enjoy Emmy Season

Feeling overwhelmed by the Emmy nominations? Here’s a guide to enjoying awards season without the pressure of watching every single nominated show.
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Why Limited-Series Classification Creates Emmy Strategy Debates

Why Limited-Series Classification Creates Emmy Strategy Debates

Discover why Hollywood studios are strategically labeling shows as 'limited series' and how this gamesmanship is reshaping television and the Emmy Awards.
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6 Emmy Races Casual TV Viewers May Want to Follow in 2026

6 Emmy Races Casual TV Viewers May Want to Follow in 2026

Beyond the endless list of technical awards, these are the major Emmy categories that define the biggest night in television for most viewers.
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Why an Emmy Snub Doesn’t Necessarily Lower a Showrunner’s Market Value

Why an Emmy Snub Doesn’t Necessarily Lower a Showrunner’s Market Value

In Hollywood, an Emmy snub isn't always a failure. Discover why being overlooked by the Television Academy can actually boost a creator's career.
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Why Showrunner Interviews Offer Deeper Insight Into How a TV Series Is Made

Why Showrunner Interviews Offer Deeper Insight Into How a TV Series Is Made

Red-carpet sound bites offer fleeting glamour, but interviews with TV showrunners provide the deepest insight into the art and craft of television.
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How Cinematographers Create the Carefully Controlled Look of Naturalistic TV

How Cinematographers Create the Carefully Controlled Look of Naturalistic TV

Discover the techniques cinematographers use to create the moody, authentic, and cinematic lighting seen in today's most popular television shows.
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‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Is Airport-Novel Shlock at Its Best — And Peacock Knows It

‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Is Airport-Novel Shlock at Its Best — And Peacock Knows It

The streamer is leaning into adaptations of popular, easy-reading books, throwing big-name stars at shows and movies that are drawing viewers and acclaim