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    Producers Guild Unveils Award Winners In 3 Categories Along With Innovation Honor Recipient

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    "Defying Gravity: the Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics" (Season 1) won the PGA Award for Outstanding Sports Program
    LOS ANGELES --

    The Producers Guild of America bestowed PGA Awards for Outstanding Short-Form, Children’s and Sports Programs on Saturday (3/20) along with revealing the winner of the PGA Innovation Award.

    Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women’s Gymnastics (Season 1) topped the Sports Program category while the Children’s Program honor went to The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special. Earning distinction as Outstanding Short-Form Program was Carpool Karaoke: The Series (Season 3). And the Innovation Award was given to BRCvr.

    Now in its second year, the PGA Innovation Award recognizes the production of a noteworthy, impactful new media program that significantly elevates the audience’s viewing experience.

    These four Producers Guild winners kicked off the 32nd Annual PGA Awards which will roll out a virtual ceremony on Wednesday (3/24) to honor others in the competition judged as best across feature film and television categories.

    The Saturday announcement of the PGA Award winners in Short-Form, Children’s and Sports Programs as well as the recipient of the Innovation Award took place as part of a Guild event highlighted by three moderated conversations with nominees, respectively, for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures, Documentary Motion Pictures, and Non-Fiction Television.
     
    In between the roundtable discussions, 2021 PGA Awards event chairs Julius Tennon and Chris Thomes presented the special category Guild honors as well as the Innovation kudo.

    Here’s a rundown of today’s winners: 

    Award for Outstanding Sports Program
    Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women’s Gymnastics (Season 1)

    Award for Outstanding Children’s Program
    The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

    Award for Outstanding Short-Form Program
    Carpool Karaoke: The Series (Season 3)

    PGA Innovation Award
    BRCvr

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    Netflix signs U.S. broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

    Friday, December 20, 2024
    Spain's Aitana Bonmati celebrates after scoring a goal, during the women's Group C match between Spain and Japan, at La Beaujoire Stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez, File)

    Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.

    The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international competitions in women's soccer have struggled to draw high-value offers.

    "Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix isn't just about streaming matches," its chief content officer Bela Bajaria said in a statement. "It's also about celebrating the players, the culture and the passion driving the global rise of women's sport."

    Netflix dipped into live sports last month with more than 60 million households watching a heavily hyped boxing match between retired heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and social media personality Jake Paul. Some viewers reported streaming problems, however.

    Netflix also will broadcast two NFL games on Christmas Day: the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans. That's part of a three-year deal announced in May.

    World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women's edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men's 2022 World Cup.

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino had publicly criticized public broadcasters, especially in Europe, for undervaluing offers to broadcast the 2023 tournament that was played in Australia and New Zealand. That tournament was broadcast by Fox in the U.S.

    "This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women's World Cup and the global women's game," Infantino said.

    The World Cup rights mark another major step in Netflix's push... Read More

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