ICYMI: SSN’s Top Stories For 5/26 – 5/30/14

HBO Finds Emmy Success in Exploring the AIDS Crisis

A look HBO’s five original made-for-TV movies or miniseries in which AIDS is either tangential or central to the storyline and the 55 total nominations and 25 total wins they’ve earned, as well as their individual performance. (SSN)

Seth MacFarlane and Who Else Have Taken on Writing, Producing, Directing & Starring All in One Film?

From George Clooney to Jon Favreau, SSN takes a look at six of the most mainstream practitioners of working as writer, director, producer, and actor. (SSN)

Five Recent Fairy Tale Movies (And Ten More in Development)

Besides Maleficent, there are plenty of fairy tale reinventions coming our way in the not-too-distant future. As it will become very clear, “Once upon a time” has never been more en vogue. SSN takes a look here. (SSN)

 BEA 2014: The 5 Most Buzzed About Books

This year’s Book Expo America features over 750 authors, 1000′s of exhibitors, and 4 author stages. Here’s SSN’s list of 5 children’s/adult titles that should be on your radar. (SSN)

BEA: M.A. Larson’s 'Pennyroyal Academy' - Plus Four More YA/Middle Grade Books To Check Out

As Book Expo America kicks off a literary frenzy in NYC this week, SSN takes a look at some noteworthy authors and writers . First, our Q&A with author M.A. Larson about his middle grade title Pennyroyal Academy. Also: SSN’s hot list of other YA titles at BEA that you won’t want to miss. (SSN)

International Box Office Insight: A Breakdown of US Films in Overseas Markets

In light of the growing impact of the international markets, SSN takes a closer look at the top territories and the elements needed to score with audiences, as we break it down here. (SSN)