This almanac serves as a comprehensive reference for the entertainment landscape of 1996. It compiles data across movies, television, music, performing arts, and literature, offering detailed listings of major award winners, festival schedules, and notable cultural moments. The book aims to provide a definitive snapshot of the year's entertainment achievements and trends.

This reference work is designed to be a detailed and useful resource for anyone interested in the entertainment industry of 1996. Its broad scope, covering film, television, music, and literature, suggests it would appeal to researchers, critics, and avid fans alike. The inclusion of specific award winners and festival information points to its utility as a factual repository. The inferred structure as an almanac indicates a focus on providing a broad overview of the year's events and achievements.