LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ — The Envelope (http://www.theenvelope.com/), the entertainment awards insider from the Los Angeles Times, heralds the arrival of awards’ season with today’s launch of the site’s redesigned homepage, new editorial staff, increased coverage, upgrades and online features. In addition, The Times unveils the editorial line-up for the return of its exclusive 11-part print series and debuts The Envelope Screening Series, Presented by Mercedes-Benz.

Online, in print and on screen The Envelope is further establishing itself as the leading source for up-to-the-minute inside information for all industry denizens actively engaged in the awards season race, while providing advertisers and movie studios a unique platform in reaching a highly influential and captivated audience. Uniquely, The Envelope is also the go-to destination for consumers drawn to the excitement of The Oscars(R), Grammys(R), Golden Globes(R), etc.

“The Envelope has made the Los Angeles Times the frontrunner for unique coverage of the race from the inside,” said Rob Barrett, general manager of latimes.com and vice president of the Los Angeles Times Media Group.