Jeff Dunham’s Growing Empire Looks Forward
Jeff Dunham has always maintained full control over the world of characters that he's created, and over the years has built various companies (On a Stick Prods., Red Wire Blue Wire — "a nod to…
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Walk of Fame Honoree Jeff Dunham Opens Up About His Constant Reinvention
It's a hot, muggy day early in August, and Jeff Dunham – on a rare day off – is relaxing at home in L.A. Well, sort of. While his 2-year-old twin boys play in the media room and his wife, Audrey, is…
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on Using Technology in a Traditional World
Jeff Dunham is the first to admit that in the high-tech entertainment world of today, his act is a low-tech throwback to a bygone era – and part of a long tradition that's remained virtually…
‘Drunk History’s’ Quick Production Pace Challenges Design Crew’s Skills
When Emmy-nominated production designer Chloe Arbiture — the only woman to get the nod in her category — first joined Comedy Central's "Drunk History," on season four, she realized that the main…
New Faces Like Millie Bobby Brown and Ron Cephas Jones Break Into Emmy Supporting Race
Emmy voters are often creatures of habit, content to reward the usual suspects. But this year, the supporting category offers a lot of opportunities for new faces to break in. The diverse group of…
Criss Angel Reflects on His Magical Career as He Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Criss Angel is a driven man — in both senses of the word. Right now, he's talking as he's being driven to the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas where for the past year he's performed his latest…
Maui Film Festival Draws Film Fans and Stars to Hawaii
In an ever-more crowded calendar of summer film festivals, the Maui event stands out for its popularity. It celebrates its 18th anniversary this year and offers both casual fans and ardent cineastes…
Lucian Grainge Honored as Cannes Lions’ Media Person of the Year
Both a visionary who early on embraced streaming and the digital revolution, and a traditionalist who signed and supported the careers of such classic artists as the Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John…
Supporting Actor Emmys Race Features Veterans Who Love the Work
They've enjoyed long, successful careers. They've been honored with multiple awards for their work. They have money, fame and all the peer respect they could desire. But at an age when most other…
New Techniques Enable Creation of Great TV Sound for Screens of All Sizes
Unlike cinemagoers, TV viewers don't usually have the luxury of multiple speakers and surround sound. They might even be watching on an iPad or iPhone. So how do sound mixers and editors create sound…
Drama Actors on ‘Legion,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ Look Behind the Mask
To paraphrase George Orwell, all actors wear a mask, but some wear more masks than others. Many lead actor drama contenders play people who have secret identities or are hiding something; look at…
