Emmy’s Reality Nominees Shift to Harder-Hitting Topics
With an with an ever-expanding spate of reality shows on TV, it shouldn't come as much surprise that there's been a gradual shift away from light and fluffy unstructured programs to series with…
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‘Mythbusters’ May Be Ending, But Star Adam Savage Sees New Beginnings
When production of "Mythbusters" was coming to an end, Adam Savage says his friend, Paget Brewster — who left "Criminal Minds" after a long run — cautioned him that he would freak out once the show…
Short Form Series Help Established Networks Grow Brands
While Cartoon Network has been in the short-form game quite a while with both animated and live-action series — including pretty much everything in its Adult Swim block — think "Children’s Hospital"…
‘Bar Rescue’ 100th Episode Proves Recipe For Success
Spike reality series is a 'well-oiled machine'
Daytime Emmys: New Categories Honor Digital, Musical Achievements
The Daytime Emmys are growing again this year, but only by a couple of categories. "I think we have 87 this year, which is a lot of categories," says David Michaels, senior VP of the Daytime Emmy…
‘Days of Our Lives’ Rings in 50th Anniversary
Since September, longtime fans of NBC's lone remaining daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives," may have noticed some changes. Favorite characters are returning to Salem, the storytelling pace has picked…
Mipcom: Keynote Speaker Mark Gordon Weighs in on Modern TV Business
Thirteen years ago executive producer Mark Gordon made the transition from film to television, bringing series such as "Grey's Anatomy," "Ray Donovan" and "Criminal Minds" to the small screen with…
Watch Claire Danes Receive Her Walk of Fame Star
When fellow pros talk about Claire Danes, certain words and phrases come up again and again: professional. Dedicated. Fearless. Immensely talented. In fact, Danes' talent is so startling that she…
Emmys: Newer Series Find It Hard to Break Into Reality Categories
Feel like you were caught in a time loop after reading the names of this year's unscripted Emmy nominees? If so, you're not alone. They are all worthy and high-quality shows, nevertheless they've…
‘Mythbusters’ Call in Buster When Things Get Too Dangerous
While "Mythbusters" hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage frequently serve as their own test subjects, some experiments are too dangerous for mere humans. That's when they call in Buster, perhaps the…
‘Mythbusters’: Can Season ‘Lucky 13’ Finally Nab an Emmy Win?
If a 13-year-old show — with six Emmy nominations and zero wins in its first 12 years — snags another Emmy nomination, could that validate the term "lucky 13"? Maybe, if it's "Mythbusters." "I love…
