Streaming platforms dominate Emmys as Netflix takes best drama

Netflix series “Move to Heaven” and “Sweet Home” each picked up three awards at the third edition of the Asia Contents Awards. The awards, held on the sidelines of the Busan International Film Festival, recognize excellence in TV, OTT and web content.An awards ceremony was held in Busan on Thursday evening in hybrid form.

If you haven’t yet tuned into Netflix superhit Squid Game, now’s the time to reserve your spot on the sofa and get involved.The nine-part series, which launched on the streaming giant on September 17th, has become a breakout smash and won acclaim around the globe.

The budget for big chairs in rock music is still apparently at an all time low, with Dave Grohl once again dusting off his big throne and lending it to a musician unable to stand. Greyhawk bassist Darin Wall took a turn using the seat at a recent show, after being shot in the leg outside a venue earlier this month.In a post on Instagram, Wall said: “It was beyond a thrill to sit in Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters’ throne last night.

The winners of the Documentary categories of the 42nd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards are in tonight, with PBS once again topping the contenders with 10 wins, while Netflix nabbed four trophies.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefIn its efforts to broaden the range of activities and programming, the Busan International Film Festival has opened its doors to domination by Korean TV and streaming content.The third edition of its Asia Contents Awards see Korean shows “Move To Heaven,” “Sweet Home,” and “Vincenzo” head the nominations list.Netflix, which has become a major force in Korean content, also picks up multiple nomination for Japanese series “Alice in Borderland.” Chinese content

The Netflix big streaming event, TUNDUM, has revealed the first-look trailer for season two of their hit period drama “Bridgerton” (see below).

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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

Netflix’s The Crown swept the floor at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday as the hit show scooped seven prizes.The programme won the highly-coveted Best Drama Series award, while four of the main cast – Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Tobias Menzies and Josh O’Connor – won individual acting accolades. Olivia Colman’s Best Actress in a Drama Series win sparked a tear-jerking speech as the actress took the chance to remember her late father, who died during the pandemic.

Josh O’Connor is passing the crown to Dominic West!

Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry."I’m at a loss for words,” said Peter Morgan, the creator and writer of the British royal saga “The Crown,” which collected acting, writing and directing awards in addition to four acting honors.His comment may also apply to the premium cable channels that once dominated the Emmy Awards and to the broadcast networks — including Sunday's ceremony host, CBS — that have long grown

The chicken wings and guacamole turned up at London’s Soho House just before The Crown won the Emmy for best drama series.

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

Josh O’Connor took home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series on Sunday night, for his portrayal of Prince Charles in Netflix’s hit The Crown.

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, the Netflix drama won one of the top awards of the evening — Outstanding Drama Series.Creator and executive producer Peter Morgan accepted the award on the show's behalf during a satellite London party filled with cast and crew as he took to the mic to accept the prestigious honor after presenter Adrien Brody revealed the winner. «Thank you, the Television Academy. Thank you, Netflix. Thank you, Sony.