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The article discusses how streaming platforms are revisiting traditional television genres and formats that were once popular on cable and broadcast networks. While streaming services initially focused on big-budget, star-driven shows to attract subscribers, they are now embracing more familiar and long-running formats like procedural dramas and multi-camera sitcoms. This shift is driven by the desire to keep subscribers engaged and reduce churn. Streamers are also realizing the financial benefits of producing shows with longer seasons, allowing for lower episodic costs and the opportunity to build a library of episodes that viewers can continue to enjoy. [Extracted from the article]

Greg Berlanti, a prominent television producer, will receive the Governors Award at the 76th annual Emmys. Berlanti's career began as a staff writer on the show "Dawson's Creek," where he fought for LGBTQ representation by ensuring a gay character could have a romantic kiss on screen. Since then, Berlanti has produced numerous groundbreaking shows, including superhero series in the Arrowverse and popular YA and genre series that push the boundaries of representation. He is known for prioritizing authenticity and inspiring creators to tell truthful stories. Berlanti's impact on television will be recognized with the Governors Award. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the screening of the controversial biopic "Queer," directed by Ali Abbasi, which portrays a young Donald Trump's rise in New York City under the mentorship of attorney Roy Cohn. The film is described as a "monster movie" by actor Jeremy Strong, who plays Cohn. Additionally, the article highlights Sarah Paulson's role in the horror film "Hold Your Breath," set in the 1930s dust bowl Oklahoma, where she praises her young co-stars Amiah Miller and Alona Jane Robbins. Daniel Craig stars in a movie based on William S. Burroughs' novel, set in 1940s Mexico, where he falls for a fellow expat played by Drew Starkey. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Variety highlights several fresh faces in the television industry who are making their mark on contending series for the first time. Maya Erskine stars in the Amazon Prime Video series "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," Anna Sawai appears in FX's historical drama "Shogun," Kali Reis joins the latest installment of HBO's "True Detective," Taylor Tomlinson hosts CBS' "After Midnight," Jess Hong leads the sci-fi series "3 Body Problem," and Jaz Sinclair stars in "Gen V," a spinoff of "The Boys." These actors bring diverse perspectives and talents to their respective roles, adding new voices to the television landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Last July, AGC launched AGC Unwritten with former "America's Got Talent" producer and Magical Elves senior exec Joel Zimmer as president. "One of the things that attracted me to AGC was Stuart's "billion dollar gut" and the innovative ways he financed independent films and gave filmmakers a true sense of ownership in the process", says Diaz. "Those About to Die", AGC Television's upcoming gladiator series from Roland Emmerich, stars Anthony Hopkins and boasts a cast drawn from across Europe and the Middle East. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the recent Emmy nominations for the TV show "Reservation Dogs," which had previously been overlooked by voters. The author expresses their joy and renewed faith in the media's ability to bring attention to deserving shows and performers. They highlight the impact of media support and criticism in influencing nominations and cite previous examples such as "Better Call Saul" and "Orphan Black." The article concludes with a hope that the media can continue to shine a spotlight on "Reservation Dogs" and help it gain recognition. [Extracted from the article]

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, known for her roles in "Loot" and "Pose," received the Vanguard Award at the inaugural Critics Choice Association event. In an interview with Variety, Rodriguez expressed how she first saw herself represented on the television series "Noah's Arc," which featured a diverse cast of people of color and highlighted the stories of trans women. She emphasized the impact the show had on her and how it continues to resonate with her today. [Extracted from the article]

The 29th annual Critics' Choice Awards will take place on January 14 and will honor both film and television shows from the 2023 calendar year. Apple TV+'s "The Morning Show" received the most nominations for a television series, while "Barbie" set a record for the most nominations ever for a film. The awards ceremony includes categories such as best young actor, best acting ensemble, and best comedy. The drama category is dominated by shows like "Succession," while the comedy category features series like "Abbott Elementary" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the upcoming 76th annual DGA Awards, which will take place on February 10. The focus of attention will likely be on the award for directorial achievement in theatrical feature film, as the DGA winner has historically been a reliable predictor of the Oscar winner. However, there have been instances where the DGA winner did not win the Oscar, such as in 2020 when Bong Joon Ho won for "Parasite." The article also provides insights into expected contenders in other major DGA Award categories, including feature film, first-time filmmaker, documentary film, movies for television and limited series, dramatic series, and comedic series. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the plans and ambitions of television producer Shonda Rhimes. Rhimes produced the Netflix series " Bridgerton" which became popular on the streamer on Christmas Day 2020 and the most-watched original series of all time on Netflix's charts. In February 2022, Rhimes will premiere the limited series "Inventing Anna." Further, she created the content and media company Shondaland which received a deal with Netflix in July 2021.

The article presents a conversation with Cecilia Peck and Inbal B. Lessner of "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult," and Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady of "Love Fraud." Both documentary television series centered on the stories of female survivors. They described the approach used to determine how they include the criminals' name in the docuseries. They also explained their desire to get justice for the female victims.

An interview with Christina Choe, director of television program "The Handmaid's Tale," and Susanna Fogel, director and executive producer of "The Flight Attendant," is presented. Topics covered include how they depicted the female perspective in the series centered on women protagonists, building a relationship with lead actors who are also executive producers and how they discussed the specific tones of their shows.

The article focuses on insights from several female television actresses/performers regarding their roles. For Christian Serratos, playing the role of Selena in the series is her way of honoring her. For Kate Winslett, her role as Mare should not look like a television cop and should look as a messy and chaotic woman who is in crisis. In the television series "Pen15," Anna Konkle found it challenging to being a 34 year old who is playing a 13-year-old character.

AMC Networks has invested in building out the Anne Rice literary universe with multiple TV series. Mark Johnson, a producer with little experience in fantasy and horror genres, was chosen to lead the initiative because of his ability to remove obstacles and facilitate the aspirations of the writers and directors. The first series developed, "Interview With the Vampire," sets the tone for the shows to follow, although each series is its own contained world. The shows are not currently designed for crossovers or connecting storylines, but they may explore that possibility in the future. [Extracted from the article]

Italian producers Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli have joined Mediawan after leaving Fremantle to form their own independent company. Mediawan is in the process of acquiring a 51% majority stake in Gianani and Mieli's Our Films company, which will officially close in September. Despite leaving Fremantle, Gianani and Mieli still have a co-production deal with the company and will continue to work on several projects. Mediawan's acquisition of Our Films is part of their larger consolidation in the Italian market, with plans to further expand their presence in Italy. [Extracted from the article]

This article, written by film critic Janet Maslin, explores the career of filmmaker Ron Howard. Maslin reflects on her initial dismissal of Howard's work, attributing it to his reputation for being "nice." However, she acknowledges that Howard has evolved into a filmmaker with a solid work ethic and an inventive approach to his craft. Maslin praises Howard's films, such as "Eight Days a Week" and "Thirteen Lives," for their purposeful storytelling and expert choices. She concludes by admitting that she was wrong to underestimate Howard and recognizes his talent and impact in the film industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the implications on the creative community of Marvel Studio's elimination of the showrunner role on its Disney Plus series. Topics covered include how the decision empowers directors to lead a lot of creative decision-making, the concern about people returning to the idea that it is the filmmaker that makes the story special and not the writer and the move of Marvel Studios to push forward with several new series for Disney Plus in 2021 and beyond.

The article presents selection of the most promising up-and-coming talent working in the European television business. Topics include Madrid-based Claudia Costafreda directed and co-created 'Cardo,' hailed by Variety as one of best international shows of 2021. Topics include accolade for Costafreda was previously a script writer on "Veneno," tapped by Variety as one of the best international series of 2020; and Patrick Criado is a young Spanish actor who already has a lengthy curriculum vitae.

The article features the actor and comedian Kenan Thompson, who stars in the television series "Kenan." Topics covered include his career background, his works, including the film "D2," television (TV) series "Kenan & Kel" and TV series "Saturday Night Live" and his preparation for and the production of "Kenan."

The article discusses on-screen partnerships in several television series that are worthy of awards consideration in the Golden Globe Awards. Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin play Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in Netflix's "The Crown." Bryan Cranston and Hunter Doohan play father and son, respectively, in Showtime's "Your Honor." In HBO's "The Undoing," lead performers Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman play as wealthy married couple.

The article offers information on the nine-episode part television series "Selena: The Series" from Netflix launching on December 4, 2020. The series focuses on the life of Latina singer Selena Quintanilla who released the album "Dreaming of You." Disputes emerged on who has the right to tell her story and in 2019, Abraham Quintanilla settled a lawsuit that blocked Endemol Shine and Selena's widower, Chris Perez, from developing a series based on his book "To Selena, With Love."

The article focuses on actor Patrick Stewart and his return to his role as starship captain character in the U.S. television series "Star Trek: Picard." It offers a background on Stewart's introduction to acting in theater during his teenage years and his path to the movie industry. It provides information about Stewart's casting in the television series "Start Trek: The Next Generation" and discusses the response of an isolationist to the destruction of the planet in "Star Trek: Picard."

The article discusses the Actors on Actors portfolio, which features candid conversations between notable performers about their craft and friendships. This year's portfolio emphasizes the connections between the actors, many of whom have worked together in the past. The article highlights specific pairs of actors, such as Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore and Annette Bening, and Emma Stone and Bradley Cooper, who discuss their work and shared history. The article also mentions other actor pairings, both dark and joyful, and promotes the accompanying Emmy-winning TV series. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on television series that scored final-season Emmy nominations in 2021. They include "Lovecraft Country" which picked up 18 nominations, "Pose" which scored nine nominations, and "The Kominsky Method" which nabbed six nominations. Also mentioned are "Shrill," "Homeland," and "Last Man Standing."

Three of these were top-10 shows for Netflix in 2022, while data from FlixPatrol shows revenge thriller "The Glory" as the number one TV show on the streamer this year in South Korea, as of Feb. 24. Whether it's overcoming a mental handicap or fighting for their rights, Korea's women-led stories are evolving as the local industry kicks some of its dated stereotypes for female characters. "Women were under-represented and had to be more competitive in getting what they want", adds Kang Eun K, the "Doctor Romantic" screenwriter who is now preparing the thriller action series "Gyeongseong Creature" for Netflix. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the production and broadcasting of fantasy and science fiction-themed television (TV) series particularly after the success of the TV series "Game of Thrones." Topics explored include the TV adaptation of the novel series "His Dark Materials," by Philip Pullman, the upcoming launch of drama TV series "Watchmen," by Home Box Office (HBO), and observations on the plots and themes of superhero TV shows.

Filmmakers are now recutting their movies into TV shows, with the belief that they are creating "10-hour movies" rather than traditional television. This trend has gained momentum recently, with Canada's CBC and Hulu releasing TV series that are reimagined versions of films. However, this practice is not new, as TV has previously sliced lengthy films into episodes, such as with "The Godfather Saga." Examples of recent movies turned into episodic TV series include "BlackBerry," "Australia," and "The Hateful Eight." [Extracted from the article]

In 2017, Telefónica-owned Movistar Plus, Spain's biggest SVOD-pay TV player, rocked the San Sebastian Festival with "The Plague", then the biggest series ever made in Spain. The Spanish world premiere that made the most waves at this year's San Sebastian Festival was not a film but a series, "La Mesías", written, directed and produced by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo. Now bound for Mipcom, where the series receives a market screening, "La Mesías" says much about the ambitions of its creators and its backer, Movistar Plus. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the views of various television industry showrunners and creators regarding which television series should win Emmy Awards in 2018, and it mentions television programs such as "The Terror," "Atlanta," and "The Americans." Award-related picks from television industry personnel such as Salim Akil, Robert Carlock, and Dan Fogelman are assessed, along with the comedy television series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

The article reports on the programming plans of internet television from Netflix and Amazon. It mentions the deals that television program creators Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy made with Netflix, the other candidates that both companies are trying to lure away from broadcast television, and the impact such deals will have on the life cycles of television series.

Of all the titles promoted out of Netflix's June 17 Tudum fan event, "One Piece" - the live-action TV series adaptation of the bestselling manga - was the most talked about, outpacing everything else featured at the São Paulo, Brazil, affair four to one, according to Netflix. The breakout popularity of "Stranger Things" and "Wednesday" was a boon for Netflix execs, but also a lesson - both forced a scramble to line up marketing and licensing deals after launch. "One Piece" Sets Sail for Streaming Gold. [Extracted from the article]

With "Succession", "The Last of Us", "House of the Dragon" and "The White Lotus" among the biggest shows of the year, and eight available slots in the category, of course HBO would land those four. HBO, on the other hand, has won the drama series Emmy six times over the past decade, with "Game of Thrones" in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019, and then "Succession" in 2020 and 2022. Awards Circuit Awards Circuit When HBO scored four slots on this year's list of drama series Emmy nominees, it wasn't a huge surprise. [Extracted from the article]

"Poker Face", starring Natasha Lyonne, marks the first television series created by filmmaker Rian Johnson. AWARDS CIRCUIT Television Editor @fnanklinavenue Awards Circuit I've been doing this long enough to remember the days when film folks saw TV work as a bit of a step down or a one-time novelty - and even TV folks felt like they were in the minors, waiting for that call to join the big leagues. Listen, after hearing film folks for years coming to TV and saying they're shooting "10-hour movies", I like Johnson's comparison to making 10 separate movies instead. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the significant role of film and television (TV) casting directors to the success of a film or series from pilot episodes to blockbusters. Topics discussed include how casting directors work, the need for writers and directors to trust that their works are safe in the hands of casting directors, and the insights of Tiffany Little Canfield, casting director of the film "The Greatest Showman" and the TV series "This Is Us."

The article presents an interview with several television series directors including Ross Duffer, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Topics discussed include winning of several awards and nominations for their work, their efforts involved in directing the television series, and their plans of making sequels of their programs.

The article discusses the making of the television series "Twin Peaks," which will be broadcast on the Channel Showtime on May 21, 2017. Topics include making of the series in 1989 by director David Lynch, and co-creator Mark Frost; comments from Showtime chief executive David Nevins on popularity of the TV series; and role of Gary S. Levine, Showtime's president of programming, on the launch of the 2017 series.

The article reports on the challenges facing television writer and producer Noah Hawley in terms of convincing audiences to watch his television series "Legion," which will premiere on February 8, 2017. Topics discussed include the focus of the show on an obscure character in the X-men series of comic books, the reasons why there have been doubts about the potential of the show to become successful and the ways in which Hawley's television revival of "Fargo" helped him develop "Legion."

The article acknowledges the significance of real-life locations in the production of limited television series, which helps in their qualification for the Emmy Award nomination. Topics discussed include the importance of real-life locations to the film's accuracy and creativity, the challenges faced by director Ben Stiller while shooting "Escape at Dannemora" at the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York, and the value of visual effects in the creation of documentary "When They See Us."

This year's list of Directors Guild nominees for theatrical feature film includes one 800-pound gorilla and four other scrappy contenders, promising an exciting competition in a season without a clear front runner. Among his competitors, only Martin McDonagh has previously received a DGA nomination, for "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.". [Extracted from the article]

Amazon Prime's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power", which sports a large cast including Nazanin Boniadi, Tyroe Muhafidin, Ismael Cruz Córdova and Charlie Vickers, could grab a SAG ensemble nom. AWARDS CIRCUIT Fantasy TV dramas often boast the largest casts of any series out there, thanks to the sweeping size and scope of their stories. When "Game of Thrones" was last nominated for a drama series ensemble SAG Award, back in 2019, the cast boasted 29 members. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights several rising stars in films and television shows. Riz Ahmed made his debut in 2014's "Nightcrawler," but it was for his grueling performance in "The Night of" miniseries on HBO that he was praised by viewers and critics. Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas is shooting in Hungary for Denis Villeneuve's untitled "Blade Runner" sequel alongside Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.

The article reports that "Call My Agent!" producer Mother Production and Charles Gillibert CG Cinéma ("Annette") are joining forces to create TV production label Les Saisons. Topics include considered that the outfit will kick off with the series adaptation of Leïla Slimani's critically acclaimed novel "Le Pays des autres."

The article focuses on various actresses featured in several television series. Topics mentioned include the lessons learned by Julianne Nicholson in doing the television program "Mare of Easttown," the strategy used by Kaitlyn Dever in portraying her role in the television program "Dopesick," and the experiences shared by Shanola Hampton in the television drama "Shameless."

The article reports on the increase of international television series being aired in foreign countries. It mentions the airing of non-English-language series in Great Britain and the U.S., the expansion of cable services and streaming television that need new content, and the variety of series in production.

Nov. 9 Regal Union Square, New York The Paramount+ show marks Sylvester Stallone's first foray into series television. Not a cowboy, not an Indian - a gangster. He plays a mobster tasked with establishing a criminal organization in Tulsa, Okla., after serving a 25-year prison sentence. [Extracted from the article]

(Zoe Saldaña, Chris Pratt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas showed up on our cover to support our guests of honor.) EDITORS' LETTER CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Cynthia Littleton Ramin Setoodeh Variety's Showman of the Year franchise has one rule: The honoree must be a titan. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the business operations of podcasting company QCode. Topics explored include the establishment of the firm by former Creative Artists Agency (CAA) agent Rob Herting in 2018, the success of the October 2020 fundraising initiative launched by QCode, and the collaboration of QCode with production company Automatik on the two television (TV) series "Edge of Sleep" and "Gaslight."

The article reports how the television (TV) series "La Fortuna," which world-premieres at Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival in September 2021, sets a new bar for the ambitions of Movistar Plus, the pay television-subscription video on demand unit of European telecom Telefonica. Topics covered include what the TV series says about Movistar Plus, the plot and setting of the TV series and the location shoots for the "La Fortuna."