EXCLUSIVE: Devon Hammonds is taking a step up after Sony Pictures Television restructured one of its unscripted divisions. The studio promoted Hammonds to Head of Nonfiction. This comes after Eli Holzman, who was President of Sony Pictures Television, Nonfiction and Co-President Aaron Saidman exited the company earlier this year, as revealed by Deadline. Following the departure […]

American actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has led the tributes to her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star Anthony Head after the death of the English actor aged 72.

The elephant in the room was Donald Trump. The aim: not to name the person who succeeded in getting rid of Stephen Colbert, one of the most popular comedians in the United States. In the last episode of The Late Show, broadcast on Thursday by the CBS network, Colbert insisted he did not want to do anything special, just another show like the 1,800 he has under his belt. But reality had other plans.

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EXCLUSIVE: Reclaim The Frame has partnered with Sony Pictures Television to launch Back in the Frame, a new six-month talent development programme for women film directors and producers returning to work after a career break. Applications for the programme are now open. It is free to apply for and participate in. The programme is open […]

As Heated Rivalry continues to collect awards for its first season, Jacob Tierney is hard at work on Season 2 of the hit show. During Friday’s 3rd Critics Choice Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television in Los Angeles, Tierney gave an update on the sophomore season of the Crave/HBO Max series as he accepted the […]

When Slate asked in 2023 whether the star of Only Murders in the Building was a comedy genius or the most annoying actor on the planet, the response was swift. “Martin Short is a comedIC genius. End of story,” Ben Stiller posted on X. “Hard to believe people are actually debating whether or not Martin Short is funny. Newsflash: He is HILARIOUS.” Mark Hamill declared. They were far from the only celebrities to rally behind the actor in response to an article titled Why We Keep Putting Up with Martin Short?, in which critic Dan Kois described the actor as “exhausting and unfunny.”

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As noted here yesterday Lee Mendelson Film Production is suing entities that illegally used recordings of Vince Guaraldi music specifically created for Peanuts specials. Part of Stephen Colbert’s finale last night included his band playing Peanuts music with Colbert then worrying whether that would incite a lawsuit against CBS. At the three minute ten second […]

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Dutch autograph card by NCRV-TV. Photo: NCRV. Fred Benavente, Ted de Braak, Henk van der Horst, Alexander Pola and Jan Fillekers in the Dutch satirical show Farce Majeure (1966-1986).

Farce Majeure was a Dutch satirical and musical television program from the NCRV featuring Alexander Pola, Fred Benavente, Ted de Braak, Jan Fillekers, and Henk van der Horst. The music for many of the songs is by Harry Bannink. The first series of broadcasts ran from 1966 to 1976. A second series ran from 1983 to 1986. The title Farce Majeure is a pun on the French term 'force majeure', which means major force. However, 'farce' in French means 'joke', so 'farce majeure' can be translated as 'super joke'.

EXCLUSIVE: Nat Geo has bought the BBC’s docu-drama about the sinking of the Titanic. Titanic Sinks Tonight tells the story of the final hours of the most famous sea disaster of all time. From the crucial seconds before the ship hit the iceberg, to the final moments when the hull sank beneath the waves, the […]

About the 73rd Emmy Awards Ceremony

The Primetime Emmy Awards honor the best U.S. television programming from June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2021. The nominees are chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

The ceremony was held September 19, 2021 and broadcasted by CBS and Paramount+.

2021 Emmy Award Nominees and Winner

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal (WINNER)

Episode: “Plague of Madness”
Network: Adult Swim
About: A relentless dinosaur infected with a terrifying disease pursues Spear and Fang.

Big Mouth

Episode: “The New Me”
Network: Netflix
About: First episode of the fourth season. At camp, Jessi makes friends with a girl who has transitioned. Nick also must face his two best friends have a little too much in common.

Bob’s Burgers

Episode: “Worms of In-Rear-Ment”
Network: FOX
About: Linda tries to take her family to the symphony on free admission night, but her efforts are thwarted by a pinworm epidemic.

South Park

Episode: The Pandemic Special
Network: Comedy Central
About:The on-going Pandemic presents endless challenges to the citizens of South Park.

The Simpsons

Episode: “The Dad-Feelings Limited”
Network: FOX
About: The origin story of Comic Book Guy is revealed as he and Kumiko debate having a baby.

Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his daughters have said in a statement.