Netflix's "3 Body Problem" Earns Six Emmy Nominations, Including Outstanding Drama Series
The Three-Body Universe CEO, Jilong (Cedric) Zhao, who also serves as an Executive Producer of the Netflix adaptation, attended the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony ● Photo Credit: Three-Body Universe
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – The Netflix series "3 Body Problem," produced in collaboration with The Three-Body Universe, has been nominated for six awards at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, including the prestigious Outstanding Drama Series category.
"3 Body Problem" has garnered substantial viewership, with over 46.6 million views within the first seven weeks of its release, according to official Netflix data. The show has reached the top ten in 93 countries, reflecting its broad international appeal.
The series is based on the "Three-Body Problem" trilogy, a Chinese science fiction work that has gained global recognition. The trilogy, translated into 35 languages, has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and earned over ten international literary awards. Its English version alone has sold over 2.56 million copies.
The Three-Body Universe (TBU), which holds exclusive rights for the global development and commercialization of the "Three-Body Problem" trilogy, continues to expand the IP's reach. In addition to the Netflix series, TBU is responsible for producing the Mandarin-language series "Three-Body," which has been broadcast on more than 11 international networks and streaming platforms.
At the 2024 Shanghai International Film Festival, Jilong (Cedric) Zhao, CEO of The Three-Body Universe, discussed the ongoing expansion of the franchise, including an upcoming film adaptation directed by Zhang Yimou. "We will bring together China's top creative talents and production expertise, working with industry-leading partners around the world to bring this film to the international stage," Zhao stated.
The success of the series has sparked increased interest in related products, including graphic novels and merchandise. TBU plans to further capitalize on the global interest in the IP with additional projects such as an animated feature film and a video game.
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"Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1," "Oppenheimer," and "Poor Things" Among Winners at Property Masters Guild’s MacGuffin Awards
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., September 16, 2024 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) – The Property Masters Guild (PMG) hosted its first-ever MacGuffin Awards on September 14, 2024, at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, recognizing the contributions of property masters in both film and television. These awards aim to highlight the important role property masters play in shaping the visual and narrative elements of film and TV productions by managing and creating props used in storytelling.
Among the motion picture winners were Oppenheimer (Guillaume Delouche, PMG), which won in the Period Feature Film category, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1 (David Cheesman, PMG) for Contemporary Feature Film, and Poor Things (Balázs M. Kovács) for Fantasy and Science Fiction Feature Film.
In television, The Bear (Laura Roeper, PMG) received recognition for Half-Hour Single-Camera Series, while That '90s Show (Julie Heuer, PMG) won for Half-Hour Multi-Camera Series. Other winners included Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Jeffrey Johnson, PMG) for One-Hour Contemporary Series, Perry Mason (Brad Einhorn, PMG) for One-Hour Period Series, and The Last of Us (Justin Onofriechuk) for One-Hour Fantasy and Science Fiction Series. In the variety category, A Black Lady Sketch Show (Todd Daniels, PMG) was recognized, and Feeding Time: A Tale from Jack in the Box (Brad Elliott, PMG) won for Outstanding Short Format: Commercials and Music Videos.
Special honors were awarded to veteran property masters. Russell Bobbitt, known for his work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was presented with the Hill Valley Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts. Emily Ferry, recognized as the first female property master in film and television, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the industry over a career that spanned more than 50 films.
The MacGuffin Awards were established to formally acknowledge the role of property masters in the entertainment industry. These professionals are responsible for ensuring that props and set pieces accurately reflect the needs of a production, thereby supporting the overall narrative and enhancing the realism of a project. For further details about the Property Masters Guild and the MacGuffin Awards, visit propertymastersguild.org.
Source: Property Masters Guild (PMG) via PR Newswire