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In The Industry News, Jodie Foster delivers a powerful Emmy speech about the universal power of art. And a #1 box office film that almost went straight to streaming (hint: it wasn’t Alien: Romulus).
In Festival News, an unexpected film gets the top prize at TIFF, making it a top Oscar contender.
Indie Filmmaker Spotlight, issues with a Kubrick remake.
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THE 76th EMMY WINNERS
Best Drama Series
Shōgun (FX)
“You guys greenlit a very expensive, subtitled Japanese period piece whose central climax revolves around a poetry competition.”
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
Lord Toranaga clip
First Japanese actor to win in this category
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Sawai (Shōgun)
Perfected stoicism clip
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Billy Crudup (The Morning Show)
“A battle for the soul of the universe.” clip
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
Watch how deeply she personalized this scene as she has it out with her husband, Charles
Best Comedy Series
Hacks (Max)
To get the full details on winners and the most powerful quotes about the universal power of storytelling from Jodie Foster, Jeremy Allen White, and Richard Gadd: https://theindustry.co/p/the-76th-emmy-winners
We’ve rounded up the most important wins from the Emmys and the top prizes from TIFF
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