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PEN15, from creators and stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, renewed by Hulu (Photo: Alex Lombardi/Hulu) Today, during the Hulu ‘19 Presentation at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company’s continued rapid growth, announce original programming and exclusive talent deals that expand Hulu’s content offering, and unveil new brand initiatives, advertising products …

Alex Borstein won an Emmy for the first season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime/Amazon Studios) The Best Comedy Supporting Actress race is without a front-runner. Why? There’s a lot of ladies that any other year would have a legit chance of not only making the lineup but winning.  Last year Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) took the …

Probably the most anticipated categories of the Emmy awards, even more than series, are the acting cats. With so many returning winners, first-time nominees and those looking for a first win after multiple nominations, there is someone for everyone to root for. But who’s gonna win? Right up at the top, the lead acting categories for drama series feel very …

  The future of TV is female. Every single winner of the top programs of the Emmys – Comedy Series, Drama Series, TV Movie and Limited Series – was a female-led show that also resulted in multiple acting and technical wins (from last week’s Creative Arts Emmys), giving us a ‘the future is female’ outcome that was realized at Emmys …

This year’s comedy categories at the Emmys sort of feel…flat. While some new blood has been injected (namely Atlanta) and others were shockingly snubbed (Transparent) there are only a few spots that seem up for grabs. Veep is winning Comedy Series again, full stop. The show won its third casting Emmy in a row last weekend, besting its (likely) closest …

Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd are the producers for the 89th Academy Awards. Watch here for updated information on presenters, performers and more. The 89th Oscars® telecast will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and air live Sunday, February 26, on the ABC Television Network. First Slate of Presenters LEONARDO DICAPRIO BRIE LARSON MARK RYLANCE ALICIA VIKANDER Second Slate of Presenters …

Oscar producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the second slate of presenters for the 89th Oscars® telecast.  Last year’s acting winners – Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Mark Rylance and Alicia Vikander – were previously announced as the first presenters for this year’s big show. “These actors are why we love to go to the movies,” said De …

The Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated Moonlight earned six wins from the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) today, tying it Carol for the group’s all-time record wins. It won Film of the Year, LGBTQ Film of the Year, Director of the Year and Screenplay of the Year for Barry Jenkins (based on Tarell Alvin McCraney unproduced play), and …

Moonlight and La La Land have earned 10 nominations apiece from theSeattle Film Critics Society, tying for the most of any film on their list. Arrival was right behind with 9 and Manchester by the Sea has seven although, curiously, missed out on Best Director. The Witch made a huge dent in today’s nominations with seven as well, including Best Picture …

After winning an Emmy just a few months ago for portraying Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (among other characters), Kate McKinnon returned to the stage of Saturday Night Live last night to play her, possibly, one last time. After Clinton’s shocking loss on Tuesday to Donald Trump, McKinnon appeared onstage in full Clinton garb to offer solace to the sadness, …