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Asianet to attend International Emmy jury in Hong Kong
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MUMBAI: Malayalam television network Asianet’s Programming vice president R Sreekandan Nair has been selected as a juror in the semi-finals judging for the 2005 International Emmy Awards. Nair will be judging the category of arts programming. |
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The awards, instituted by the New York-based the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honour the best television programs produced, and initially aired, outside the U.S. The semi-final judging for arts programming will be held in Hong Kong on 12 August. Chinese broadcaster Phoenix TV is organising the event this year in Hong Kong. |
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The 2005 Emmy nominations will be officially announced at MIPCOM in early October this year. Being an Emmy juror, Nair will be listed in the yearly Almanac publication which is distributed at major media markets, festivals and semi-final judging centres throughout the world, says the official intimation Nair received from the academy.  In Asianet, Nair also anchors the weekly chat show Nammal Thammal. |
According to an official release from Asianet Communications, this is for the first time that a Malayalam television executive has been chosen to be a part of the prestigious international awards which is regarded as the Oscars for the television industry.
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Disney chair confident CEO Josh D’Amaro will ‘rise to the occasion’ in Trump–Kimmel row
Board backs new chief as ABC controversy tests leadership early on
NEW YORK: The Walt Disney Company has placed the responsibility of handling the escalating dispute between Donald Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel squarely on its new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro.
Speaking at a business conference in Oslo, Disney chair James Gorman said it would be up to the CEO and his team to determine the company’s response to the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He noted that such challenges are not uncommon for large corporations and require careful handling at the leadership level.
The row intensified after both Donald Trump and Melania Trump publicly called for Kimmel’s dismissal following remarks made on his show. The comments, which referenced the First Lady, sparked backlash in the days leading up to a security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Kimmel addressed the issue on-air, clarifying that his joke was intended as a reference to the couple’s age difference and not an incitement to violence. He also expressed sympathy for those affected by the incident and reiterated his stance against violent rhetoric.
Despite mounting pressure, Gorman refrained from offering specific guidance on the future of the show or the host. Instead, he voiced confidence in D’Amaro’s leadership, describing him as “world class” and capable of navigating the situation effectively.
The episode presents an early and high-profile test for D’Amaro, who stepped into the top role just last month. How Disney balances editorial independence, public sentiment and political pressure will likely shape not just the outcome of this controversy, but also the tone of its leadership in the months ahead.
