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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Al Roker, Filmmaker John Else to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at 46th News & Documentary Emmys
Longtime NBC 'Today' weather and feature anchor Al Roker has been tapped to receive a lifetime achievement honor at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards next month. Also set to be given the lifetime achievement is documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, producer, and director Jon Else. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which administers the News & Documentary Emmys, announced the news on Thursday. More from Variety Sports Emmys Winners: NBC/Peacock's Olympics Coverage Dominates, While Steven Spielberg Earns Two Awards (FULL LIST) 'Percy Jackson,' Meryl Streep, Christian Slater Among 3rd Annual Children's & Family Emmys Winners (FULL LIST) Fox Sports Founder David Hill to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Sports Emmys The News & Documentary Emmys are split into two ceremonies, with the first focused on news programming on Wednesday, June 25, and the second centered on documentary fare on Thursday, June 26. Roker will receive his award during the news ceremony, while Else will be honored at the documentary ceremony. 'These Lifetime Achievement honors recognize Al Roker and Jon Else for their enduring contributions to the television industry,' said NATAS prexy Adam Sharp in a statement. 'We honor not only their remarkable work in front of and behind the camera, but also the lasting impact they have made on audiences, the industry and generations of storytellers. NATAS proudly celebrates their commitment to excellence and pivotal roles in shaping the television landscape.' Roker first joined 'Today' in January 1996; he also now serves as co-host of the 3rd hour of 'Today.' His credits also include Sirius XM's 'Off the Rails' with Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones, Weather Channel's 'Wake Up with Al' and as a weather forecaster on WNBC-TV. Roker has won three Daytime Emmys — when 'Today' won for best morning newscast in 2007, 2009 and 2010. Roker also co-hosts Sirius XM's 'Off the Rails' with Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones. Roker called the award an 'incredible honor. I'm just another indication of either an end-of-career or end-of-life award. Either way, I am so thankful to be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Emmy and thank everyone that I've worked with who held me up and helped me achieve this great honor.' Else is known for 'The Day After Trinity: J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb,' and 'Cadillac Desert,' as well as series producer and cinematographer for Henry Hampton's 'Eyes On The Prize: America's Civil Rights Years.' His other credits include 'Sing Faster: The Stagehands' 'Ring Cycle,'' 'Wonders Are Many: The Making of 'Doctor Atomic,' 'Yosemite: The Fate of Heaven,' 'Palace of Delights: the Exploratorium' and 'Open Outcry.' Said Else: 'It took me by surprise—What?!?!—completely humbling, and I'm honored. Emmys were the last thing I expected when filming little documentaries 50 years ago. I have to say that whatever I've done in all these years of making television would never have been remotely possible without the incredible support from the devoted men and women of public broadcasting, and to them, I am forever grateful. And the secret of it all was to always work with crazy smart and crazy skilled collaborators.' The 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards will will hand out trophies in 66 categories across news and documentary programming. This year, Disney's National Geographic dominated with 46 nominations, helped by 'Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller,' which earned a whopping 29 nominations in various categories (including Outstanding Recorded News Program and Outstanding Investigative News Coverage – Long Form.) The News & Documentary Emmy ceremonies will take place at the Palladium Times Square in New York City and stream live on NATAS' dedicated viewing platform (available at and via The Emmys apps on iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV and Roku. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meryl Streep, Christian Slater win at Children's Emmys
Meryl Streep and Christian Slater were among the big winners at the third annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards. Streep won the Children's Personality award for her reading of The Three Questions for Storyline Online, and Slater a Lead Performer award for his turn as Mulgarath in The Spiderwick Chronicles. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' competition honours creativity and innovation in children's entertainment. "The producers and craftspeople recognised during the ceremonies today are serving television's youngest viewers and their families in creative and important ways. It is an honor to celebrate their exceptional work and achievements," Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS, shared. Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, served as host at the awards, which were handed out Saturday night in Los Angeles. Here are the highlight winners at the 2025 Children's & Family Emmys: Fiction Special: The Velveteen Rabbit Animated Special: Orion and the Dark Short Form Animated Program: Once Upon a Studio Short Form Live Action Program: Elmo and Jesse Remember Uncle Jack Preschool Animated Series: The Tiny Chef Show Children's or Young Teen Animated Series: Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Children's Personality: Meryl Streep, Storyline Online Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program: Christian Slater as Mulgarath, The Spiderwick Chronicles Supporting Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program: Amanda Lawrence as Matron Shipley, Malory Towers Younger Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program: Phoenix Laroche as William, The Velveteen Rabbit Preschool Series: Blue's Clues & You! Young Teen Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Children's or Family Viewing Series: Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Associated Press
25-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Etiqa Insurance Singapore Returns as Official Travel Insurer at NATAS Travel Fair 2025
Travel, Explore, Live It with Etiqa's Extensive Travel Insurance Offers and Exciting Prizes SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 February 2025 - Etiqa Insurance Singapore, a leading general and life insurer, returns as the Official Travel Insurer for the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Travel Fair 2025. Themed 'Travel, Explore, Live It!', Singapore's largest premier travel fair will be held at the Singapore Expo from 28 February to 2 March 2025, offering an exciting opportunity for travellers to explore a world of adventure. Etiqa will be providing exclusive offers to patrons, including discounts of up to 35% off Etiqa's Travel Infinite* insurance plan to ensure comprehensive travel protection for all Singaporean travellers. With Travel Infinite's extensive range of coverage, travellers can choose the coverage that best suits their individual needs, ensuring they have the right protection for their specific trip. 'At Etiqa Insurance Singapore, we believe that every journey should be a worry-free experience, which is why we are proud to offer travellers the peace of mind they deserve with our comprehensive travel insurance plan. As a company that truly cares about people, our mission is to protect what matters most – our customers. We are excited to continue our partnership with NATAS and help more travellers explore the world with confidence,' said Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore. In line with embracing Travel, Explore, Live It experiences at the NATAS Fair, Etiqa will also offer one lucky visitor a chance to win $3,000 worth of travel vouchers, with any policy purchase at the Fair. In addition, all participating customers who purchase Etiqa's travel insurance products at the Fair will receive a complimentary gift, subject to a minimum premium of $50. *Terms and Conditions This policy is underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Company Reg. No. 201331905K), a member of Maybank Group. This content is for reference only and is not a contract of insurance. Full details of the policy terms and conditions can be found in the policy contract. Protected up to specified limits by SDIC. Information is accurate as of 28 February 2025. Hashtag: #EtiqaInsurance The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd (Etiqa Insurance Singapore) Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and Takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance and family and general Takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa Insurance Singapore is rated 'A' by credit rating agency Fitch for the group's 'Favorable' business profile and 'Very Strong' capitalisation. Etiqa Insurance Singapore is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 16 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years.
Zawya
25-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Etiqa Insurance Singapore Returns as Official Travel Insurer at NATAS Travel Fair 2025
Travel, Explore, Live It with Etiqa's Extensive Travel Insurance Offers and Exciting Prizes SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 February 2025 - Etiqa Insurance Singapore, a leading general and life insurer, returns as the Official Travel Insurer for the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Travel Fair 2025. Themed 'Travel, Explore, Live It! ', Singapore's largest premier travel fair will be held at the Singapore Expo from 28 February to 2 March 2025, offering an exciting opportunity for travellers to explore a world of adventure. Etiqa will be providing exclusive offers to patrons, including discounts of up to 35% off Etiqa's Travel Infinite* insurance plan to ensure comprehensive travel protection for all Singaporean travellers. With Travel Infinite's extensive range of coverage, travellers can choose the coverage that best suits their individual needs, ensuring they have the right protection for their specific trip. "At Etiqa Insurance Singapore, we believe that every journey should be a worry-free experience, which is why we are proud to offer travellers the peace of mind they deserve with our comprehensive travel insurance plan. As a company that truly cares about people, our mission is to protect what matters most – our customers. We are excited to continue our partnership with NATAS and help more travellers explore the world with confidence," said Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore. In line with embracing Travel, Explore, Live It experiences at the NATAS Fair, Etiqa will also offer one lucky visitor a chance to win $3,000 worth of travel vouchers, with any policy purchase at the Fair. In addition, all participating customers who purchase Etiqa's travel insurance products at the Fair will receive a complimentary gift, subject to a minimum premium of $50. To explore these exciting offers, visit Etiqa's booth at 4H49 during the NATAS Travel Fair. For more information or to buy your travel insurance today, simply scan the QR code or visit *Terms and Conditions This policy is underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Company Reg. No. 201331905K), a member of Maybank Group. This content is for reference only and is not a contract of insurance. Full details of the policy terms and conditions can be found in the policy contract. Protected up to specified limits by SDIC. Information is accurate as of 28 February 2025. Hashtag: #EtiqaInsurance The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd (Etiqa Insurance Singapore) Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and Takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance and family and general Takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa Insurance Singapore is rated 'A' by credit rating agency Fitch for the group's 'Favorable' business profile and 'Very Strong' capitalisation. Etiqa Insurance Singapore is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 16 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years. Etiqa Insurance Singapore
