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The Creative Arts Emmy Awards stage with golden statuettes, highlighting the dominance of streaming services and the success of FX's Shōgun.
Film & TV

Creative Arts Emmys award streamers and legacy shows

FX's Shōgun achieved a significant milestone at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this weekend, securing 14 wins.

Julian Mercer· Sep 7· 5 min read
PlayStation 5 console displaying a diverse range of free ad-supported FAST channels, offering movies, shows, and news for users.

Sony PlayStation 5 FAST channels offer over 100 free ad-supported options

Julian Mercer · Sep 18
UK and Canadian ministers shaking hands at TIFF, symbolizing the new film and TV co-production agreement between the two nations.

UK and Canada Sign Film TV Co-Production Pact

Julian Mercer · Sep 14
Surfers riding giant waves with a car speeding on a coastal road, symbolizing the action and adventure of the Point Break series.

AMC and Canal+ Greenlight New Point Break Television Series

Julian Mercer · Sep 12
A dynamic montage of popular film and TV show artwork, symbolizing the vast array of new content arriving on streaming platforms in July 2026.

Films and TV Shows Coming to Streaming in July 2026

Julian Mercer · Jul 11
Diverse group of filmmakers celebrating at the NewFilmmakers LA 2026 Awards ceremony, highlighting emerging talent and cinematic achievements.

NewFilmmakers LA Names Winners of 2026 Best of NFMLA Awards

Nani Sahra Walker, the recipient of the 2026 Best New Filmmaker Award, received a $2,500 grant, a significant boost among the 84 projects recognized by NewFilmmakers Los Angeles.

Julian Mercer· Jul 3· 5 min
An iconic Stargate prop sits abandoned in a desolate landscape, surrounded by broken technology, under a dark, stormy sky, symbolizing the cancellation of the new series.

Amazon Cancels Stargate Series Revival

Just weeks after Amazon MGM Studios greenlit a new Stargate series in November 2025, the highly anticipated revival has been abruptly canceled, leaving a dedicated fanbase and creative teams in limbo.

Julian Mercer· Jun 3· 5 min