Conde Nast Entertainment and Hulu have scored their first ever Emmy nominations, following the footsteps of Netflix, which broke new ground last year when it became the first internet streaming provider to enter the Emmy race for three of its original series (House of Cards, Arrested Development and Hemlock Grove), and taking home three wins, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama for House of Cards. In the nominations for the 35th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards, announced on … [Read more...] about Conde Nast and Hulu enter Emmy race
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Netflix receives first Oscar nomination
According to Business Insider and International Business Times, Netflix has nabbed its first Academy Award nomination for its documentary, The Square. The online streaming service picked up the documentary for distribution in November on the festival circuit after it announced it was going to make a bigger investment in the movie business. The Square takes viewers inside the Egyptian revolution and demonstrates how a group of revolutionaries used a combination of … [Read more...] about Netflix receives first Oscar nomination
Walt Disney partners Netflix for original Marvel series
Burbank, California - The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc. have announced a deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel's most popular characters exclusively to leading internet TV network Netflix beginning in 2015. This agreement will see Marvel develop four serialised programmes leading to a miniseries programming event.Led by a series focused on "Daredevil" followed by "Jessica Jones", "Iron Fist" and "Luke Cage", the epic will unfold … [Read more...] about Walt Disney partners Netflix for original Marvel series
MIPCOM 2013 wrap
Cannes – DreamWorks Animation CEO and MIPCOM 2013 Personality of the Year Jeffrey Katzenberg insisted that mobile and digital will prove to be an asset rather than a threat to traditional television and there was plenty of online activity during MIPCOM. Digital announcements include FremantleMedia's multi-year agreement with Youku's VOD channels, and Disney Media Distribution's agreement with Tudou for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This year's MIPCOM alsoconfirmed that the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 wrap
BAFTA opens awards to online broadcasters
London - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that for the very first time, web-based broadcasters will be eligible to enter the British Academy Television Awards and the British Academy Television Craft Awards.BAFTA’s Chief Executive, Amanda Berry, said: “We continually strive to ensure our Awards remain relevant to the industry, as well as reflecting the trends among the viewing public. We’re in a golden era for storytelling and … [Read more...] about BAFTA opens awards to online broadcasters
Primetime Emmy winners announced
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the winners of the 2012-2013 Primetime Emmy Awards for programmes and individual achievements in 26 categories. Of HBO's 27 wins, which include the Creative Arts wins, 11 awards went to Behind the Candelabra, the highest among programmes this year, and five went to Boardwalk Empire. CBS's 66th Annual Tony Awards won four Creative Arts Emmys. Netflix brought non-linear programming to the Awards … [Read more...] about Primetime Emmy winners announced