Big Men: A Story of Greed and Corruption Unfolds When Big Money is at Stake
One of the things that POV on PBS, now in its 27th season, does best is showcasing the work of the world’s finest independent documentary filmmakers, and the upcoming “Big Men” is a prime example. Airing Monday, August 25 on PBS, the documentary is a nail-biting exposé of the global dealmaking and the dark underside of what happens when the US oil industry goes into Africa to drill. It becomes a contest for money and power that...
Emmy Governors Ball: An Electrifying Kaleidoscope of Celebratory Color
Imagine putting on a party for 3,000-4,000 people who happen to be television’s most talented and well-recognized in the industry. Then imagine doing it every year, managing all the moving parts and trying to top yourself. That’s the challenge that Cheryl Cecchetto and her company, Sequoia Productions takes on every year in producing the Governors Ball for the Emmy Awards. (And being the best in the business with a stellar track...
Giving it Away: Generosity is Golden and a 20-Year Tradition for the HFPA
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is famous for putting on the Golden Globe Awards every January, honoring excellence in both film and television. Program note: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are set to host again, for the third year running. But what that HFPA does not get as much publicity for is its extreme generosity in awarding grants, fellowships and scholarships every year to worthy organizations ranging from those supporting...
Creative Arts Emmy Awards Honor TV’s Best Artisans and Craftspeople
“These are the real Emmys. The ego-free Emmys,” shouted Kristen Schaal, part of the ensemble from “Bob’s Burgers” accepting one of more than 90 trophies handed out at the 2014 Creative Arts Emmy Awards August 16 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. Egos did seem to be left at the door for the 3 ½ hour-long ceremony – the prelude to the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards next Monday– which honors outstanding achievement in categories ranging...
Variety TV Summit: The Future of the Business on Multiple Platforms
Variety is known for putting on top-quality entertainment industry conferences and last week’s TV Summit was no exception. The all-day series of seminars got started with a keynote address from Marc Juris, president and general manager of WeTV – a warm-up act, if you will, for a conversation between Conan O’Brien and Variety’s Cynthia Littleton. For anyone who had not had enough morning coffee at that point, Conan’s humor and insights...
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