Even during their early 2010s commercial peak, when outside producers, pop-funk influences, and expanded instrumentation transformed them into a genuine mainstream act, the Black Keys’s songs were still full of empty space. Listening to “Tighten Up” or “Lonely Boy” today, it’s striking how spare they sound. They’re slick but not overproduced. There’s not a single extraneous element, enabling the hooks to hammer home with maximum efficiency and giving the songs’ indelible grooves plenty of room to breathe.
The same can’t be said for the band’s 12th studio album, Ohio Players, which is so overstuffed with guest musicians that Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are often swallowed whole. For the most part, this isn’t an issue of principle so much as practical listenability. While a large ensemble approach is certainly compatible with the album’s funk, hip-hop, and R&b-inflected stylings, the mixing and...
The same can’t be said for the band’s 12th studio album, Ohio Players, which is so overstuffed with guest musicians that Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are often swallowed whole. For the most part, this isn’t an issue of principle so much as practical listenability. While a large ensemble approach is certainly compatible with the album’s funk, hip-hop, and R&b-inflected stylings, the mixing and...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jeremy Winograd
- Slant Magazine
The Television Academy today announced the recipients of the 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, which honor an individual, company or organization for developments in broadcast technology. The awards will be handed out on Wednesday, October 18.
“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Frank Scherma, Chair of the Television Academy. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.”
“The Engineering, Science & Technology Emmys have always recognized domestic ingenuity as well as major innovators from around the world,” said Committee Co-Chair Barry Zegel. “Half of this year’s recipients are headquartered outside of North America,” added Co-Chair Wendy Aylsworth, “and it’s exciting to see how they are changing the television industry.”
Here are the recipients of the 2023 Engineering,...
“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Frank Scherma, Chair of the Television Academy. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.”
“The Engineering, Science & Technology Emmys have always recognized domestic ingenuity as well as major innovators from around the world,” said Committee Co-Chair Barry Zegel. “Half of this year’s recipients are headquartered outside of North America,” added Co-Chair Wendy Aylsworth, “and it’s exciting to see how they are changing the television industry.”
Here are the recipients of the 2023 Engineering,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmys aren’t just about actors, writers, directors and craftspeople, they also honor television inventors and pioneers, and the Television Academy has chosen those individuals they will recognize for their 75th year.
Birney Dayton, Nvision entrepreneur and a major innovator in the world of television’s use of fiber optics, will receive the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the industry.
“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Frank Scherma, Chair of the Television Academy. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.”
Other recipients of awards in a ceremony slated for Wednesday, Oct. 23rd include the National Association of Broadcasters (Nab) and the minds behind such technological marvels as Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 LED video processor,...
Birney Dayton, Nvision entrepreneur and a major innovator in the world of television’s use of fiber optics, will receive the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the industry.
“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Frank Scherma, Chair of the Television Academy. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.”
Other recipients of awards in a ceremony slated for Wednesday, Oct. 23rd include the National Association of Broadcasters (Nab) and the minds behind such technological marvels as Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 LED video processor,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
The Primetime Emmys were delayed, but the show must go on for the Television Academy 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. This year’s recipients, revealed on Tuesday morning, will be honored at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The annual Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards are meant to honor “an individual, company or organization for developments in broadcast technology.”
This year’s recipients include Nvision CEO/Cto Birney Dayton, who has been given this year’s Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters, which receives the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award.
“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Television Academy chairman Frank Scherma. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.
This year’s recipients include Nvision CEO/Cto Birney Dayton, who has been given this year’s Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters, which receives the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award.
“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Television Academy chairman Frank Scherma. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.
- 8/15/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The developers of eight technologies used in television will receive Emmys during The Television Academy’s 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, which is slated to be presented Oct. 18 in its typical timeframe. Amid the writers and actors strikes, last week the TV Academy announced that the Primetime Emmys would move to Jan. 15, and the Creative Arts Emmy presentations, to Jan 6 and 7.
During the Oct. 18 ceremony the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to TV tech pioneer Birney Dayton, was one of the founders as well as CEO and Cto of broadcast tech firm Nvision, which he ran for 20 years; and the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award will be bestowed on the National Association of Broadcasters trade group.
During the ceremony, Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards will be presented to Chris Deighton, Richard Mead, Adrian Jeakins and Evangelos Apostolopoulos for the Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 LED...
During the Oct. 18 ceremony the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to TV tech pioneer Birney Dayton, was one of the founders as well as CEO and Cto of broadcast tech firm Nvision, which he ran for 20 years; and the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award will be bestowed on the National Association of Broadcasters trade group.
During the ceremony, Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards will be presented to Chris Deighton, Richard Mead, Adrian Jeakins and Evangelos Apostolopoulos for the Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 LED...
- 8/15/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Were there any surprises at this year's SAG Awards?
Check out all of the winners in the TV categories, below, and tell us if you're surprised by those chosen to take home a statue.
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Stranger Things (Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown / Eleven
Cara Buono / Karen Wheeler
Joe Chrest / Ted Wheeler
Natalia Dyer / Nancy Wheeler
David Harbour / Jim Hopper
Charlie Heaton / Jonathan Byers
Joe Keery / Steve Harrington
Gaten Matarazzo / Dustin Henderson
Caleb McLaughlin / Lucas Sinclair
Matthew Modine / Dr. Martin Brenner
Rob Morgan / Officer Powell
John Paul Reynolds / Officer Callahan
Winona Ryder / Joyce Byers
Noah Schnapp / Will Byers
Mark Steger / The Monster
Finn Wolfhard / Mike Wheeler
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Claire Foy / Queen Elizabeth II – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
John Lithgow / Winston Churchill – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by...
Check out all of the winners in the TV categories, below, and tell us if you're surprised by those chosen to take home a statue.
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Stranger Things (Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown / Eleven
Cara Buono / Karen Wheeler
Joe Chrest / Ted Wheeler
Natalia Dyer / Nancy Wheeler
David Harbour / Jim Hopper
Charlie Heaton / Jonathan Byers
Joe Keery / Steve Harrington
Gaten Matarazzo / Dustin Henderson
Caleb McLaughlin / Lucas Sinclair
Matthew Modine / Dr. Martin Brenner
Rob Morgan / Officer Powell
John Paul Reynolds / Officer Callahan
Winona Ryder / Joyce Byers
Noah Schnapp / Will Byers
Mark Steger / The Monster
Finn Wolfhard / Mike Wheeler
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Claire Foy / Queen Elizabeth II – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
John Lithgow / Winston Churchill – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by...
- 1/30/2017
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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