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On the TV side, Stateless, the series starring and created by Cate Blanchett, won Best Mini Series, Lead Actor (Fayssal Bazzi), Lead Actress (Yvonne Strahovski), Supporting Actor (Darren Gilshenan), Supporting Actress (Blanchett), Screenplay (Elise McCredie), and Direction (Emma Freeman). … [Read more...] about ‘Babyteeth’, ‘Stateless’, Rebel Wilson & Tim Minchin Among Australian Academy Award Winners

In terms of taking the 93rd Oscar show to a later date, the telecast didn’t even move into Super Bowl territory in the ratings sweeps month of February until it shifted a month from its late March dates, beginning with the 76th awards to February 29, 2004; it consistently held the show in March since the 61st awards in 1989. This year, the Super Bowl fell on February 2, just a week before Oscar and the closest the two have ever come to each other. The Oscars did make allowances for the Winter Olympics every four years by airing first week of March every four years. The 60th Oscar show was the last to date to take place in April (on the 11th) in 1988. … [Read more...] about Oscars Vs. Super Bowl? NFL’s Pandemic Contingency Plan Could See Both TV Events Headed For The Same February 28 End Zone

“This new structure,” Boast said, “is in response to CSA’s ongoing growth and increased membership, and enables us to focus even more on expanded opportunities in programming, visibility, training, and a continuing commitment to a path towards equity. “With this strong and passionate team in place, the CSA board is well-positioned to serve our current membership and the future generations of casting professionals.” … [Read more...] about Casting Society Names Rich Mento & Russell Boast Co-Presidents

“Despite being born of unintended necessity, our 2020 ceremonies proved to be among our best,” Sharp said today. “We hope to build on this creative success in making the 2021 virtual gatherings even more inclusive and engaging celebrations of excellence. Looking ahead to 2022, we’ve already started booking venues and can’t wait to welcome you back in person!” … [Read more...] about Daytime Emmys And Rest Of NATAS Awards Shows To Stay Virtual For 2021

“I have been doing this show for 17 years and we have a few more to go,” DeGeneres said from her home. “If anything has become clear over the last month or so, it’s that we can do a lot more with the platform that we’re given. I intend to use the next two years of my show as a platform for change, to amplify voices of black people and people of color and to educate my audience. More than ever, I feel like this is a responsibility to affect change.” … [Read more...] about Daytime Emmys: ‘The Young & The Restless’, Alex Trebek Take Top Prizes – Winners List