Disney expected to dominate Emmys with 183 nominations
Dana Walden39;s leadership credited for Disney39;s TV success
Disney39;s acquisition of Fox pivotal in Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES, Sept 13 Reuters The Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television, had evolved into an annual battle for bragging rights between two prestigeTV powerhouses HBO and Netflix. This year, Walt Disney is the company expected to land on top.

Under the leadership of veteran television executive Dana Walden, Disney was propelled to frontrunner status by three of the mostnominated series of the year, Shogun, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building.

The entertainment giant has a headstart going into Sunday39;s Emmy ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Disneyowned ABC. Disney collected 51 awards at last weekend39;s Creative Arts Emmys, a record for the company. Shogun, the FX political thriller that takes place in feudal Japan, won 14 honors and is the favorite to claim Sunday39;s top prize, the best drama trophy.

FX39;s dark comedy The Bear about a familyowned sandwich shop aspiring to Michelin star greatness as a highend restaurant, is seen as the likely winner of best comedy, according to awards watchers. The show garnered 23 nominations a record for a comedy series.

Industry observers see Disney39;s 183 Emmy nominations this year as evidence of the company39;s creative resurgence, in living rooms as well as in movie theaters, where two Disney films, Pixar Animation39;s Inside…