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  • Netflix’s Cindy Holland, Actor Bill Hader Among ‘Variety’ Hall of Fame Honorees Feted

    Variety inducted five into its Hall of Fame Dec. 3 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The awards, which began in the early days of video, now celebrate innovation in multiplatform entertainment. The event benefitted City Year. Inductees included writer, director and producer Greg Berlanti; DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn; actor, writer, director and producer Bill Hader; … Continue reading “Netflix’s Cindy Holland, Actor Bill Hader Among ‘Variety’ Hall of Fame Honorees Feted”


  • ‘Mandalorian’ Tops Parrot Analytics’ Global In-Demand Charts

    After just three weeks since its Nov. 12 debut on the new Disney+ subscription streaming service, the live-action “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” is the most in-demand series in the world, according to data tracking firm Parrot Analytics. The show has already been the top series in the United States for the past two weeks … Continue reading “‘Mandalorian’ Tops Parrot Analytics’ Global In-Demand Charts”

  • Netflix’s Cindy Holland, Actor Bill Hader Among ‘Variety’ Hall of Fame Honorees Feted

    Variety inducted five into its Hall of Fame Dec. 3 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The awards, which began in the early days of video, now celebrate innovation in multiplatform entertainment. The event benefitted City Year. Inductees included writer, director and producer Greg Berlanti; DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn; actor, writer, director and producer Bill Hader; … Continue reading “Netflix’s Cindy Holland, Actor Bill Hader Among ‘Variety’ Hall of Fame Honorees Feted”

  • ‘Mandalorian’ Tops Parrot Analytics’ Global In-Demand Charts

    After just three weeks since its Nov. 12 debut on the new Disney+ subscription streaming service, the live-action “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” is the most in-demand series in the world, according to data tracking firm Parrot Analytics. The show has already been the top series in the United States for the past two weeks … Continue reading “‘Mandalorian’ Tops Parrot Analytics’ Global In-Demand Charts”

  • Netflix’s Melissa Cobb Honored With Women in Animation Diversity Award

    Netflix VP of original animation Melissa Cobb accepted the Women in Animation Diversity Award Oct. 24 at the SPARK Animation Festival. “When I think about the legacy that I want to leave to my daughter, Lena, who is here with me tonight on a break from her first year at college, this is what comes … Continue reading “Netflix’s Melissa Cobb Honored With Women in Animation Diversity Award”

  • Willow Bay Recalls Career, Praises Young People in Accepting DEG’s Hedy Lamarr Award

    Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, received the third annual “Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology” from DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group Nov. 12 on the Sony lot in Culver City, Calif. The DEG created the Innovation Award to recognize female executives in the fields of entertainment … Continue reading “Willow Bay Recalls Career, Praises Young People in Accepting DEG’s Hedy Lamarr Award”

  • HBO, Streamers Nearly Sweep 2019 Primetime Emmys

    In the latest indicator that the subscription model has all but conquered the television landscape as far as the prescription for quality programming goes, HBO and a handful of SVOD services won 21 of the 27 categories awarded during the televised Emmys ceremony Sept. 22. HBO led with nine wins, including Outstanding Drama Series for … Continue reading “HBO, Streamers Nearly Sweep 2019 Primetime Emmys”

  • 45th Saturn Award Winners Announced

    The 45th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres were announced Sept. 13 in Hollywood. Disney’s Avengers: Endgame won six awards, including Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture and Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” won four, including Best Fantasy Television Series. CBS’s “Star Trek: Discovery” won … Continue reading “45th Saturn Award Winners Announced”

  • Saturn Awards to Honor Feige, Favreau, Loeb

    The Saturn Awards organization Aug. 22 announced the recipients of three honorary awards that will be presented at the 45th annual awards show Sept. 13, including a brand-new annual award named after comic book legend Stan Lee. Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige will be honored with the inaugural Stan Lee World Builder Award, which will … Continue reading “Saturn Awards to Honor Feige, Favreau, Loeb”

  • ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Leads Saturn Award Nominations

    Nominations for the 45th annual Saturn Awards, honoring sci-fi, fantasy, horror and genre entertainment, were announced July 15 by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 13. Disney’s Avengers: Endgame led all nominations with 14, including Best Comic-to-Motion-Picture Release. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” led the television and … Continue reading “‘Avengers: Endgame’ Leads Saturn Award Nominations”

  • HBO Reclaims Primetime Emmy Award Nominations Lead from Netflix

    HBO July 16 received a record-breaking 137 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22. HBO’s previous record was set in 2015 with 126 nominations. Netflix in 2018 broke HBO’s 17-year nomination crown with 112 noms compared to 108 noms for HBO. As expected, “Game of Thrones” again led all … Continue reading “HBO Reclaims Primetime Emmy Award Nominations Lead from Netflix”

  • USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay to Receive DEG Hedy Lamarr Award

    Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will receive the third annual “Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology” from DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group this fall. The DEG created the Innovation Award to recognize female executives in the fields of entertainment and technology who have made a significant … Continue reading “USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay to Receive DEG Hedy Lamarr Award”

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