In Case You Missed It For The Week Of 12/2 – 12/6/13: SSN’s Top Original Stories

Globes Spotlight: Fruitvale Station’s Michael B. Jordan on “Getting to Know Oscar Through All the People Who Knew Him”

Jordan first came to the public’s notice during season one of The Wire before landing major roles in Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, and the 2012 sleeper Chronicle. Now, with his star on the rise, he’s rumored to be in the running for some of the biggest parts in Hollywood. (SSN)

Best Golden Globe Winners Snubbed By The Oscars

On rare occasions, a Globe-winning film isn’t even nominated for an Oscar. Here are six recent times the Globes found films or performances worthy of recognition while the Oscars passed them over. (SSN)

10 Myths About Making It in the Entertainment Industry

There is a lot of advice out there about how the entertainment industry works -some of it is solid, but some of it is just plain terrible. Here are some of the most commonly heard “nuggets of wisdom” which may not necessarily get you where you want to go. (SSN)

Ten Fast Facts on the Golden Globes Television Categories

Amidst the party atmosphere of Hollywood Foreign Press Association journalists and stars drinking champagne, 11 television awards will be handed out on the night of January 12 during the 71^st Annual Golden Globes. SSN presents 10 fast facts.  (SSN)

Why 2013 Didn’t Have a Breakout Foreign Hit

Usually, by now, there are at least two foreign language film hits: one that gains favor with the critics and arthouse; another that crosses over into the mainstream. The most lucrative is that rare foreign film that appeals to both casual moviegoers and discerning film fans. In 2013 there have been small waves but nothing even approaching a splash. (SSN)

Exec Spotlight: Turner President of Programming Michael Wright On Mob City, Falling Skies & The Pete Holmes Show

SSN checked in with Michael Wright, the President of Programming for TNT, TBS and TCM. Wright studied acting in college , wound up on the business side of television and is a genuine fan of the medium:  “Entertainment can be a cynical business. I don’t feel that way. I get paid to work on TV shows. If you can’t do this gig, and be enthused and grateful … don’t do it.” (SSN)

A History of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association & The Golden Globes

How did the Golden Globes come about, and who are the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, anyway? Well, it’s quite an interesting story…(SSN)