Mon Sep 16 15:08:12 UTC 2024: ## Disney Dominates Emmys with Record-Breaking 60 Wins
The Walt Disney Company achieved an unprecedented victory at the 76th Emmy Awards, securing a staggering 60 awards and solidifying its dominance over the entertainment landscape. The awards were distributed across various Disney properties including ABC, Disney+, FX, Hulu, and National Geographic, showcasing the company’s vast reach.
This year, FX set a new record with 36 Emmys, with “The Bear” taking home 11 awards, breaking its own record for a comedy series. However, the night’s biggest winner was “Shogun,” the critically acclaimed Hulu/FX series, which garnered a record-breaking 19 awards, including:
* Best Drama Series
* Best Directing
* Best Actress (Anna Sawai), marking the first Asian actress to win the award
* Best Actor (Hiroyuki Sanada)
The series also saw Liza Colón-Zayas of “The Bear” become the first Latina to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, further highlighting Disney’s commitment to diversity and representation.
Despite facing challenges at the box office and in streaming, Disney’s success at the Emmys suggests its strength lies in television, demonstrating the company’s ability to produce quality programming that resonates with viewers and the Academy.
First Piper 