The Emmys aren't for a few more days yet but that won't stop Watchmen from achieving awards domination. Today the Television Critics Association announced the winners of the TCA Awards, with the HBO limited series winning four awards, including Program of the Year and the honor of the (gender-neutral) Individual Achievement in Drama for Regina King. While there was no in-person ceremony to celebrate the winners, it was a pretty good virtual awards event in general for HBO, with Watchmen also winning for Outstanding New Program: and Outstanding Achievement In Movie, Miniseries, Or Special. HBO, for …

In the wake of many theaters closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) has released a statement asking Congress for financial help and aid during these struggling times. This comes soon after NATO previously made a public plea for folks -- both in the industry and those consuming content -- to not lose faith in the communal experience of seeing a film in the theater. Here is their statement in full: The movie theater industry and its employees ask for Congress and the Administration to urgently consider the following immediate relief measures, which we hope will …

The National Association of Theater Owners, also known as NATO, is urging the public to not lose their faith in movie theaters or movie theater-going habits as concerns over the global coronavirus pandemic grow. Previously, we reported movie theaters in New York City and Los Angeles were ordered to close as major theater chains including AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas announced theater closures and audience capacity restrictions. In all announcements, it was made clear these decisions were made in order to both follow the orders from the CDC while doing everything to ensure the safety of moviegoers. Now, NATO …

If you've been following any of the awards circuit news on the glittery road to the Oscars, you've likely figured out the usual suspects getting all the glory. If it ain't The Irishman, it's Marriage Story, and if it ain't either of those, it's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, right? But now, kicking in the damn door with a breath of fresh air, is the Los Angeles Film Critics Association's awards for the best in 2019 film. And they've got some lovely, unorthodox picks shining otherwise underseen films and talents. For …

The Southeastern Film Critics Association announced their year-end awards this morning, and the top prize went to Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite. The terrific thriller also picked up awards for Best Foreign-Language Film and Best Original Screenplay. This is my first year as the President of SEFCA, which is an incredible honor when you consider the organization has been around for more than a quarter of a century, long before I was even working as a professional film critic. It’s been a joy to work alongside my fellow SEFCA members, and I’m overjoyed that they voted …

Capping off the 2019 Television Critics Association summer press tour was the 35th Annual TCA Awards, hosted by Desus & Mero hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero. With 12 categories and one Lifetime Achievement award to dole out, the full winners list indicates there was a big preference for a few big prestige dramas this year, including HBO's Chernobyl and Deadwood, as well as critically-acclaimed comedy Fleabag starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Fleabag was the big winner of the evening. The series nabbed wins in Outstanding Achievement in Comedy and Program of the Year. Fleabag lead Waller-Bridge …

The Television Critics Association hands out its 2019 best of awards with Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag taking home multiple awards.

The Television Critics Association has announced the full list of the 2019 TCA Awards nominees, and the results are one heck of a reminder of how exceptional TV has been over the last year. Each year, the TCA polls its members for the best performances, series, and achievements across the board in television, from cable to streaming, non-fiction, news, sketch comedy, and everything in between. This year, Netflix's Russian Doll and FX's Pose share the lead with four nominations a piece, followed by Amazon's Fleabag with three. Pose is up for Best Achievement in Drama, alongside …

Netflix is expected to join the Motion Picture Association of America, which has been around since 1922 and currently represents six Hollywood studios.