Interview With Marty Kaplan, Founding Director of The Norman Lear Center at USC

The Norman Lear Center, founded and directed by professor Marty Kaplan, is based out of the USC Annenberg School for Communication. The Center is named after benefactor Norman Lear, who has been an iconic social activist and television producer in the entertainment industry for years.

Launched in January of 2000, the Center’s mission has been to champion research, public policy, and educational programs that examine the entertainment landscape. The Lear Center's Entertainment Goes Global project looks at the implications of entertainment on society,

The Film Industry Heads For The Bayou: Introducing Hollywood South

In recent years, Louisiana has become one of the fastest growing film production states in the country. Playing host to projects like True Blood, The Host, and Ender’s Game, many of Hollywood’s biggest productions are opting for a change of scenery; from LA’s traffic-addled freeways, to the South’s bountiful bayou. Thanks to generous film tax incentives, “Hollywood South,” as Louisiana’s been dubbed, is now in the leagues of film state heavyweights like California and New York.

For The Sake of Good Television: TV Shows Saved By Fans

Last night's Emmys program demonstrated a universal love for quality television, but we'd be remiss not to acknowledge the scores of excellent shows that didn't make the cut. Truth be told, there's a long history of great TV programming that has suffered the fate of critic negligence, low ratings, and — worst of all — early cancellation. But behind every great show cancelled, there's a dedicated fan base fighting for its return.

There are few examples of broad social action as varied —

Test Your Emmys Trivia Knowledge

In celebration of the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, this week's quiz takes a look at Emmys trivia. And if you're still hungry for more Emmy factoids, check out our latest infographic: The Emmy Awards, By The Numbers.

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The Emmy Awards By The Numbers

Did you know it takes five and a half hours to make each Emmy statue? Our latest infographic takes a look at The Emmy Awards, by the numbers.

On Location: EUE/Screen Gems Studios Atlanta

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The Credits recently traveled to Atlanta–home of Coca Cola, the Braves, and one of the most dynamic movie and television studios around. EUE/Screen Gems Studio Atlanta is a 33-acre, state of the art lot that hosts some of the biggest projects in film and television–from USA's Necessary Roughness to Columbia Pictures' Zombieland (2009). Boasting one of the largest independent film studios in the country,

Content Everywhere: Key Examples of Content Availability

Want to know where to find your favorite video content? This infographic will help you find and watch the movies and TV shows you love.

Welcome to The Credits

Just as it sounds, The Credits is an online magazine that celebrates the hard work and creativity that goes into making the movies and television shows we all love. Often we’re leaving the theater, changing the channel or clicking through to the next episode on Hulu by the time the credits roll; we’d like to hit the pause button in order to take a better look at some of the names on the screen.

The Credits is sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America and celebrates our large and diverse creative community.