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While movies were getting bigger, television was getting better . 2012 was peak "Peak TV," where the line between cinema and the living room dissolved.

• The 84th Academy Awards: The 84th Academy Awards took place on February 26, 2012, with The Artist winning the award for Best Picture.
• The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards: The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 23, 2012, with Homeland winning the award for Outstanding Drama Series.
• The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards: The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 13, 2012, with Adele winning the award for Album of the Year for 21.

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