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Host Mariska Hargitay opened the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Jean Smart won best comedy actress for 'Hacks'. Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting Emmys at one ceremony. 'The Pitt' won best drama series for the second straight year but underperformed expectations by winning no other Emmys.
Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy during the In Memoriam segment, marking a record 48-year gap between acting wins. The tribute followed his and his wife Michele's stabbing deaths in December, for which their son Nick has been indicted and pleaded not guilty.
Sally Field won the Emmy Award for lead actress in a limited series for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," becoming the oldest winner in the category at age 79. The win marks her fourth career Emmy and first since 2007. She thanked producer son Peter Craig and co-star Lewis Pullman during her acceptance speech.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz criticized Hulu's cancellation of the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale' reboot during their 2026 Emmys appearance. They acknowledged recent losses within the cast and crew, noting it has been a tough two years for the team following the deaths of three main members since early 2025.
Netflix and Sega have announced a broad media partnership featuring a Crazy Taxi movie set for 2027, written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. The deal also includes a new animated Sonic series for preschool audiences and a live-action Stranger Than Heaven film, produced by Sega's Toru Nakahara.
Stephen Colbert confirmed he is co-writing Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film Shadow of the Past alongside Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee. This announcement followed The Late Show winning five Emmys on September 14, including variety series, editing, and directing awards.
Actress Rhea Seehorn won her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in 'Pluribus'. Creator Vince Gilligan also won his first individual Emmy for writing the opening episode, ending a long streak of nominations without a win for shows like Breaking Bad. Production has completed scripts for Season 2.
Variety outlines Thailand's strategy to sustain its film industry boom following global hits like The White Lotus. Thai filmmakers and tourism officials discuss leveraging international productions and homegrown successes, such as Pee Mak, to establish a lasting presence in the global cinematic landscape and attract further foreign investment.
HBO’s Harry Potter television adaptation has announced new cast members for its second season, which will adapt The Chamber of Secrets. Rafe Spall joins as Arthur Weasley, while Molly Hewitt-Richards and Jasper Ambrose take on the roles of Moaning Myrtle and Colin Creevey respectively.
USA Today details the playful rivalry between actors Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell regarding Emmy wins, noting Rhys's historic sweep and Russell's nomination loss. The piece highlights their personal banter and professional history as a couple, framing their dynamic within the context of recent award season results.