'Severance' Leads Emmy Race; Tribeca Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
Key Takeaways
- Apple TV+'s “Severance” Season 2 is a clear frontrunner for the Emmy Awards.
- Tribeca Film Festival will feature films directed by Cyrus, Walters, and Joel.
- Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” will close the Cannes festival.
Top Stories
Emmy Awards: 'Severance' Season 2 a frontrunner
On 2025-06-04, Variety TV editors discussed the top contenders in the best drama race at this year’s Emmy Awards, noting that after “Shogun” swept the Emmys in 2024, this year’s race is wide open. It was also reported that Apple TV+’s “Severance” Season 2 is a clear frontrunner.
Tribeca Film Festival to feature Cyrus, Walters, Joel films
On 2025-06-04, the Tribeca Film Festival announced its lineup, which includes "Something Beautiful" directed by Miley Cyrus, “Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything” directed by Jackie Jesko, “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, “Nobu” directed by Matt Tyrnauer, and “Deep Cover” directed by Tom Kingsley.
Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” to close Cannes festival
Reported on 2025-06-05, Neeraj Ghaywan’s film “Homebound,” an India drama which played at Cannes” Un Certain Regard, will close the festival.
Broadway Buzz
Broadway breaking rules with shows like “Oh, Mary!”
On 2025-06-04, a preview of the 2025 Tony Awards highlighted how Broadway is breaking traditional rules with shows like “Oh, Mary!,” “Maybe Happy Ending,” and others.
Award Winners
Brooks and Erivo embrace at Black Women On Broadway Awards
On 2025-06-04, it was reported that Danielle Brooks and Cynthia Erivo embraced at the Fourth Annual Black Women On Broadway Awards held at Chelsea Piers on 2025-06-02 in New York City.
Emmy Campaigns
'The Boys' launches Emmy FYC campaign with 'Superclass'
On 2025-06-04, Prime Video’s “The Boys” enlisted Adam Bourke (played by P.J. Byrne) to premiere a new MasterClass-esque “Superclass” as part of the show’s Season 4 Emmy FYC campaign.