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Under Jon Stewart’s tenure, the Comedy Central program became a cultural institution, with Mr. Stewart himself becoming a trusted news voice despite – or because of – the thread of humor running through his commentary as the show poked fun at the news of the...

The streaming giant has ordered 12 new original episodes set to begin production later this year.

The Emmy wins should help HBO solidify its position as the first stop for Hollywood producers and writers pitching their projects – and it could also entice consumers to sign up for HBO Now, the $14.99-a-month standalone streaming service.

The fantasy series “Game of Thrones” received 24 nominations for Emmy Awards and took the record for the most number of wins for a series in a single year, taking home 12 Emmy awards. The show’s star, Jon Hamm, finally took home an Emmy as best actor in a drama...

Ending his eight years of quest, Jon Hamm finally won the outstanding actor in a drama series honour at the 2015 Emmy Awards for his portrayal of troubled ad man Don Draper in “Mad Men“.

That ties her with Ed Asner and Mary Tyler Moore for the most awards of any actor or actress in Emmy history.

But it was HBO that dominated the night.

Premium cable network HBO dominated television’s Emmy awards on Sunday with trophies for best comedy Veep and best drama Game Of Thrones, holding off challenges from the digital upstarts that have shaken up traditional Hollywood.

Reg E. Cathey, who plays Freddy Hayes in the series, won the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Bill Murray won outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or a film for his role in the show but was not there to collect the gong.

The good news for host Andy Samberg, however, is the mammoth promotional platform the games present. The comedian rose to fame as part of musical comedy trio The Lonely Island, whose hits includeI’m On A Boat, before landing a role on Saturday Night Live. Because I am so...

Another significant victor of the night was Joan Cusack, who, while not present at the ceremony, won her first Emmy for playing Sheila Jackson in Showtime’s “Shameless”.

“Minions” stars Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm, and follows the evolution of the small, yellow creatures since the beginning of time and the numerous despicable masters they have served.

The firm said the promotion was supposed to run through to the end of July.