With an Influx of New Contenders and Returning Favorites, Will Emmy Season Snap Out of Its Malaise?

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter 12 years of playing Penny on “The Big Bang Theory,” which became TV’s most-watched sitcom and ultimately earned her $1 million per episode, Cuoco was in the same space a lot of TV stars are in after the end of their long-running shows. Do you take a break? Tackle movies? Attempt to top that once-in-a-lifetime TV mountaintop? Ask the “Friends” cast: Sometimes it takes a while to find that next big thing.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThose sweatpants you’ve been wearing the past 14 months are comfy, no doubt about it. But it may be time to dust off that formal wear — or at least see if it still fits.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeMacchio first reprised his signature role as “The Karate Kid,” the now all-grown-up Daniel LaRusso, when “Cobra Kai” debuted on YouTube in 2018. Critics embraced the show and its smart take on what happened to Daniel and his former rival, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) — as did fans of the original 1980s franchise.

The Emmys face a fascinating set of choices this year. With the reigning comedy and drama champs, “Schitt’s Creek” and “Succession,” both out of the running — one having concluded its run and the other ineligible after a COVID-imposed production hiatus — there would seem to be the opportunity to infuse the two top categories with shows that have never been honored before.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAmazon Prime Video is getting into the Emmy FYC pop-up groove after all. The streamer is unveiling a three-day experiential event next weekend tied to its drama series “The Boys.” The drive-thru restaurant, dubbed “Planet Vought,” will take place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, with reservations available between June 4 and June 6.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has revealed nominees for the broadcast portion of the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.The telecast, which will air June 25 on both CBS and its sister Paramount Plus streaming service, focuses on major categories such as outstanding drama, game show, entertainment talk show, morning show, informative talk show and legal/courtroom program, as well as the performers, host, writers, directors and other

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 24, 2021, which means it’s 7 days until Emmy eligibility ends on May 31; 24 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 32 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 35 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 50 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 87 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 118 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept. 19

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Derek DelGaudio’s ‘In & Of Itself'” is finally hitting the big screen. The Hulu special will run at the IFC Center in New York from May 28 to June 3, marking the first time audiences can see the film version of the stage show in an actual theater.“In & Of Itself” was originally slated to premiere in person at SXSW last year.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePhoebe Dynevor knows you’re still processing the news that Regé-Jean Page won’t be back on Season 2 of Netflix’s juicy “Bridgerton.” But rest assured, Phoebe and Simon — a.k.a. the Duke and Duchess of Hastings — are doing quite fine.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter 194 episodes, nine seasons and two networks, “Last Man Standing” ends its run on Thursday night with one more story that puts a bookend on the entire series. In the final two episodes, “Baxter Boot Camp” and “Keep On Truckin,” the Baxter family reminisces on some of their good times while camping in the backyard.But then, later, they gather again after Mike Baxter’s (Tim Allen) beloved green 1956 Ford F-100 is stolen.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen the Television Academy announced in December that it would remerge the variety talk and variety sketch categories, I understood why the org did it from a logistical standpoint.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOn a late April evening this year, dozens of cars sat parked in front of a large, inflatable screen outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for a pop-up drive-in experience.

is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and the stars are aligning for next week's season 20 finale!In addition to the season 20 coaches — Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Nick Jonas — taking the stage alongside their final artists, the star-studded, two-night finale event will feature performances from a host of musical superstars, including a few familiar faces!Adam Levine will make his return to stage, as Maroon 5 performs their latest single, «Beautiful Mistakes,»

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS is feasting on franchises this fall, unveiling a lineup with three new hour-longs — all extensions of popular Eye drama brands — and one new comedy.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 17, 2021, which means it’s 14 days until Emmy eligibility ends on May 31; 31 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 39 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 42 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 57 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 94 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 125 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNBC is getting a New Deal for Christmas, as it gets back into the live TV musical business with “Annie Live!” Set to air during the holidays, “Annie” also represents a homecoming of sorts for producers Bob Greenblatt and Neil Meron.Greenblatt, of course, is the former NBC Entertainment chairman who found success in bringing live musicals to the network, starting with “The Sound of Music Live!” in 2013.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe cast and crew of “The Hills: New Beginnings” were just a few weeks into filming Season 2 when the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“I think that just immediately, it was super frustrating because we had been so excited to get going for Season 2 and we had a ton of really interesting developments,” executive producer Alex Baskin says of the halt in production.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 10, 2021, which means it’s 21 days until Emmy eligibility ends on May 31; 38 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 46 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 49 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 64 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 101 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 132 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept.