Netflix Wins Most Emmys for First Time Ever, ‘The Crown’ and ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Tops 2021 Awards Haul

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered “That ’90s Show,” a sequel series to the hit Fox sitcom “That ’70s Show,” Variety has learned.Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who played parents Red and Kitty Forman in the original series, are set to return in “That ’90s Show.” Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which will be a multi-cam sitcom like the original.In the new series, it’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMike Flanagan has scared up a new Netflix series, with the “Midnight Mass” and “The Haunting of Hill House” creator setting up the new limited series “The Fall of the House of Usher” at the streamer.The series is based on multiple works by Edgar Allan Poe rather than just the titular short story, though exact plot details are being kept under wraps at this time.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHulu has ordered the scripted true crime series about Candy Montgomery, with Jessica Biel now attached to star.The project was first announced as being in the works in July 2020, landing at Hulu in December. At that time, “The Handmaid’s Tale” star Elisabeth Moss was attached to play the lead role.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterShaka King has signed a first-look deal at FX.Under the deal, King will develop new TV projects for FX through his newly launched production company, I’d Watch That.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Sopranos” creator David Chase has signed a five year first-look deal with WarnerMedia.News of the deal comes on the day that “The Many Saints of Newark,” a “Sopranos” prequel film written by Chase and Lawrence Konner, is debuting in theaters and on HBO Max. Under his new deal, Chase will develop content for HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCNN was the major winner on night one of the 42nd annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, winning seven awards, while CNN exec VP Ken Jautz was named one of this year’s charman’s awards honorees. PBS’ “Frontline” was the most-honored program, with three Emmys.The winners of the news categories were announced Tuesday night by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a spinoff of the YA comedy series “On My Block.”The new series, titled “Freeridge,” hails from “On My Block” co-creators Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, and Jeremy Haft along with “On My Block” co-producer Jamie Uyeshiro and “On My Block” co-executive producer Jamie Dooner.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMara Brock Akil has launched the new production company story27 under her previously announced overall deal at Netflix. In addition, Akil has hired Susie Fitzgerald as president of development and production.“At story27, thoughtful and entertaining projects centering the humanity of the marginalized is the priority and that starts with identifying the best and most unique storytellers,” Akil said.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has released a new first-look clip of “Colin in Black and White,” which tells the story of former NFL player Colin Kaepernick during his high school years growing up in central California.The clip was released as part of the Netflix Tudum fan event.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Cobra Kai” Season 4 officially has a premiere date on Netflix.The new season of the critically-acclaimed series will debut Dec. 31 on the streaming service.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Sex Education” has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix.The announcement was made as part of the Netflix TUDUM fan event. Season 3 of “Sex Education” debuted on the streaming service on Sept.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJake Coburn has signed a first-look deal with Universal Television.Under the deal, Coburn will develop and produce projects for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Coburn most recently co-created the drama series “The Endgame,” which was picked up to series at NBC earlier this week.“Jake is a dynamic storyteller with a keen knack for big ideas,” said Vivian Cannon, executive vice president of drama development for Universal Television.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix took a victory lap on Monday morning following a history-making showing at the Primetime Emmy Awards.After winning 44 Emmys in total this year — tying the record for most wins by a single platform/network in a single year, set by CBS in 1974 — Bela Bajaria, the Netflix head of global TV, said the scores of statuettes made for “an historic night.”“I think last night was an historic night in many ways,” Bajaria said on a press call.

here.See the winners broken down by network and show below.Wins by Network/Platform:Netflix – 44HBO/HBO Max – 19Disney+ – 14Apple TV+ – 10NBC – 8VH1 – 6ABC – 3FX Networks – 3Adult Swim – 2CNN – 2FOX – 2National Geographic – 2Showtime – 2Apple TV – 1Facebook Watch – 1IFC – 1Oculus – 1Paramount+ – 1Pluto TV – 1Quibi – 1YouTube – 1Wins by Show:“The Crown” – 11“The Queen’s Gambit” – 11“Saturday Night Live” – 8“Ted Lasso” – 7“The Mandalorian” – 7“Love, Death + Robots” – 6“RuPaul’s Drag Race” – 5“Mare

all the major nominees, including,,, and more. When the nominees were announced in July, and came out on top with 24 total nominations each, while followed closely behind with 23.

With historic wins for The Crown for Best Drama Series and The Queen’s Gambit in Best Limited or Anthology Series, Netflix has clinched the most wins by any streaming service or network at the 2021 Emmys.

Netflix finally snagged its first major scripted series Emmy after The Crown won the Outstanding Drama Series category.

all the major nominees, including,,, and more. When the nominees were announced in July, and came out on top with 24 total nominations each, while followed closely behind with 23.

The Crown reigns supreme at the 2021 Emmy Awards!

William Earl Netflix is celebrating its first Emmys series wins with the trophies for “The Crown” for Outstanding Drama Series and “The Queen’s Gambit” for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series at the 2021 ceremony on Sept. 19.Netflix was nominated for the most Emmys out of any network this year, with 29 nods.