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  1. Well, well, well. If it isn’t time for another weekend at home doing absolutely nothing.

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  2. Casting makes all the difference in how viewers relate to a story. At Faculty Seminar: The Conference, media educators can learn about TV pre-production directly from the team from ’s Little America. Register for the virtual event now:

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  3. In ’s new anthology, , anything—or anyone—can be a monster. We talked with one of the stars, Kelly Marie Tran, about her move to horror, creating a supportive environment on set, and tapping into her inner 16-year-old on screen:

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  4. If you’re still reeling from the season finale of , then check out this exclusive convo with the cast and crew in 2013 where they revealed how they manage to up their game—season after season.

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  5. We spoke with -winning TV icon, , for the latest in our “In My Opinion” Op-Ed series. She shines a light on the lack of progress for Latinx representation in TV and makes a call for change. Read here:

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  6. How has COVID transformed production? At the Television Academy Foundation’s virtual Faculty Seminar: The Conference, media educators will learn from TV professionals like ()! Register for the conference (Oct. 26-28) here:

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  7. Got your hat on? Good. At this year’s , 6 people secured multiple performance noms. Which of these performers was among them?

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  8. Last year, when earned Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for , he became the first Dominican and Afro-Latino to win an acting !

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  9. There’s no doubt about it: We’re living in unprecedented times. In our Los Angeles Area Spotlight, we highlight how five local journalists (, , , , & ) are surviving—and facing challenges head on:

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  10. For decades, winner Jimmy Smits has been a committed advocate of Latinx representation. Among his work, he co-founded , which works to advance representation of Latinos in media and entertainment.

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  11. 44 years ago, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” () aired for the very first time, and has since become a beloved Halloween tradition! Watch our Television Academy Interview with some of the animated special's creators, and find out how it came to be.

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  12. Register for Faculty Seminar: The Conference! From Oct. 26-28, media educators will gain unparalleled insights from TV professionals like President, Tina Perry, through a range of virtual panels and discussions. Register here:

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  13. “We couldn’t be prouder to have helped launch the careers of these exceptional women. They are a testament to the foundation’s crucial work.” -

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  14. In less than four weeks, millions of voters across the United States will cast their ballots on —but in some states, the election has already started! Have you made your voting plan yet?

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  15. Calling all media educators! Connect your classroom to the television industry. The Television Academy Foundation’s Faculty Seminar: The Conference is going virtual. Register today for this online event on Oct. 26-28:

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  16. Representation in children’s programming plays a critical role in how kids grow and see themselves. Starring ’s first Latina princess, gave a generation of children a new hero to look up to. Read here:

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  17. Critics and audiences alike have praised not only for its laughs—but for centering South Asian characters and voices. We chatted with the show's breakout star, , about her career and what makes the series so universal:

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  18. winner is known for dozens of memorable performances, but his impact reaches beyond the screen. Among his other activist work, he co-founded , a nonprofit which supports public TV programming focused on Latino communities.

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  19. “Oh, this is faaaaabulous!” to the 1987 , when became the first Black actress to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series! Take a moment to watch the 227 star’s historic—and hilarious—acceptance speech.

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  20. Happy birthday, ! We hope your day is as shiny and bright as your very first —has it been two weeks already?

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