2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series

2018 Nomination Predictions
Cherry Jones "The Handmaid's Tale"
Margo Martindale "The Good Fight"
Diana Rigg "Game of Thrones"
Marisa Tomei "The Handmaid's Tale"
Cicely Tyson "How to Get Away With Murder"
Samira Wiley "The Handmaid's Tale"

Other Contenders - Pam Grier "This is Us", Viola Davis "Scandal", Laverne Cox "Orange is the New Black", Jodi Balfour "The Crown", Carrie Preston "The Good Fight", Elizabeth Perkins "This is Us", Kate Burton "This is Us", Kerry Washington "How to Get Away With Murder", Alfre Woodward "Empire", Rinko Kikuchi "Westworld", Lena Waithe "This is Us", Jane Lynch "The Good Fight", Judith Light "The Good Fight", Andrea Martin "The Good Fight"

Commentary - There is a big question in this category, can The Handmaid's Tale get three nominees in? I think the answer is yes. Samira Wiley was nominated in Supporting Actress last year, Cherry Jones is a beloved veteran and Emmy winner, and while Marisa Tomei has never been nominated for an Emmy, she is an Oscar winning movie star, and Emmy voters eat that up. I think previous nominees Diana Rigg and Cicely Tyson are in as well, leaving one spot. I am putting Margo Martindale in for The Good Fight because she has become one of those actors that can easily get a nod. But I think Pam Grier, last year's nominee Laverne Cox, Jodi Balfor, and Carrie Preston, who has won for this character before, are all ready for the spoils. I would also not discount the HTWAWM and Scandal crossover helping Viola Davis and Kerry Washington. I would personally include Rinko Kikuchi for a stunning Westworld episdoe, and Jane Lynch, Lena Waithe, Alfre Woodard, Judith Light, and Andrea Martin are all popular veterans.

The 44th Annual Saturn Award Winners

Best Science Fiction Film
Blade Runner 2049

Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture
Black Panther

Best Fantasy Film
The Shape of Water

Best Horror Film
Get Out

Best Action/Adventure Film
The Greatest Showman

Best Thriller Film
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best International Film
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

Best Animated Film
Coco

Best Independent Film
Wonder

Best Actor
Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)

Best Actress
Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman)

Best Supporting Actor
Patrick Stewart (Logan)

Best Supporting Actress
Danai Gurira (Black Panther)

Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Best Director
Ryan Coogler (Black Panther)

Best Writing
Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)

Best Production Design
Hannah Beachler (Black Panther)

Best Editing
Bob Ducsay (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)

Best Music
Michael Giacchino (Coco)

Best Costume
Jacqueline Durran (Beauty and the Beast)

Best Make-Up
Joel Harlow, Ken Diaz  (Black Panther)

Best Special Effects
Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Jonathan Fawkner, Dan Sudick (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2)

Best Science Fiction TV Series
The Orville

Best Horror TV Series
The Walking Dead

Best Action/Thriller TV Series
Better Call Saul

Best Fantasy TV Series
Outlander

Best Presentation on Television
Twin Peaks

Best Animated TV Series
Star Wars Rebels

Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series
The Flash

Best New Media TV Series
Star Trek: Discovery

Best New Media Superhero Series
Marvel’s The Punisher

Best Actor on Television
Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks)

Best Actress on Television
Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery)

Best Supporting Actor on Television
Michael McKean (Better Call Saul)

Best Supporting Actress on Television
Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul)

Best Younger TV Actor
Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead)

Best Guest Star on Television
David Lynch (Twin Peaks)

The Producers Showcase Award
Jason Blum

The Dan Curtis Legacy Award
Sarah Schechter

The Special Achievement Award
Don Mancini (“Chucky”)

The Filmmakers Showcase Award
Jake Kasdan

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

2018 Nomination Predictions
Sterling K. Brown "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Bobby Cannavale "Will & Grace"
Bryan Cranston "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Donald Glover "Saturday Night Live"
Bill Hader "Saturday Night Live"
Lin-Manuel Miranda "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

Other Contenders - Leslie Jordan "Will & Grace, Bob Newhart "The Big Bang Theory", Katt Williams "Atlanta", Wallace Shawn "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", Jon Hamm "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", Will Ferrell "Saturday Night Live", Alec Baldwin "Will & Grace", Johnny Galecki "Roseanne", John Mulaney "Saturday Night Live", Nick Offerman "Will & Grace", Nathan Lane "Modern Family", Ben Platt "Will & Grace", Mark Hamill "The Big Bang Theory", Kevin Hart "Saturday Night Live", Chadwick Boseman "Saturday Night Live"

Commentary - I think five slots seem safe. Donald Glover and Bill Hader are definitely in for SNL, and will battle it out for the win. Bryan Cranston and Lin-Manuel Miranda also seem like safe bets for Curb Your Enthusiasm. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is not ever been really an Emmy favorite, but Sterling K. Brown is, and his episode on the show is just plain awesome. In the final slot, I want to give one to one of the Will & Grace guys. While Ben Platt, Alec Baldwin, and Nick Offerman could easily make the cut, I think this is between previous winners Bobby Cannavale and Leslie Jordan. Of the two, Cannavale is the bigger name, so I am betting on him in a close finish. Katt Williams got deep on Atlanta, Jon Hamm is always a threat, and the SNL guys, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart and Chadwick Boseman are real possibilities.

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

2018 Nomination Predictions
Blythe Danner "Will & Grace"
Tina Fey "Saturday Night Live"
Tiffany Haddish "Saturday Night Live"
Lisa Kudrow "Grace and Frankie"
Jane Lynch "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Wanda Sykes "black-ish"

Other Contenders - Molly Shannon "Will & Grace", Lauren Graham "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Laurie Metcalf "The Big Bang Theory", Christine Baranski "The Big Bang Theory", Lena Waithe "Dear White People", Estelle Parsons "Roseanne", Minnie Driver "Will & Grace", Elizabeth Banks "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Saoirse Ronan "Saturday Night Live", Tracee Ellis Ross "grown-ish", Jane Lynch "Will & Grace", Jane Krakowski "Modern Family", Busy Phillips "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", Kristin Chenoweth "Mom", Vanessa Bayer "Will & Grace"

Commentary - So this race, as always, is so packed that a surprise can come from anywhere. Tina Fey and Tiffany Haddish seem like locks, and will probably battle it out for the win for their excellent SNL episodes. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is going to have a banner year, and multiple Emmy winner Jane Lynch should easily get in for her awesome episode. Will & Grace has always done well in this category, and could bring back several nominees in both Guest Actor and Guest Actress. I really want to predict Molly Shannon, but she has only ever managed two nominations, and neither were for her previous turns on the show. So I am only including Blythe Danner, who has been nominated before and is a beloved Emmy favorite. Wanda Sykes managed to get in last year, and made headlines for her public denunciation of Roseanne as one of the show's producers. I think she gets in. The last slot I am reserving for Lisa Kudrow. It seems like every time her name is on a ballot she manages an Emmy nomination. I think she continues her streak. Lauren Graham could finally get in, but always seems to miss the mar, Laurie Metcalf and Christine Baranski are previous nominees and always threats, and I would not discount Lena Waithe, Estelle Parsons, Minnie Driver, Elizabeth Banks, Jane Krakowski, and Saoirse Ronan.

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Limited Series and Made for Television Movie

Best Limited Series
American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace
Godless
Howard's End
The Looming Tower
Twin Peaks

Other Contenders - Top of the Lake: China Girl, American Vandal, Patrick Melrose, Genius: Picasso, The Sinner, The Alienst, Alias Grace, American Horror Story: Cult, Little Women, The Terror, Collateral, Seven Seconds, The Long Road Home, The Girlfriend Expierence

Commentary - This race may not have as many big time contenders as recent years, but it is still could make for an interesting race to five. American Crime Story looks to once again dominate, and it benefits from a weaker year. Godless and Twin Peaks both made enough of a splash, as did The Looming Tower. The newest contender, Howard's End, will it in well with the British and British-loving crowd. But that leaves out Top of the Lake. It's second outing was far less popular and well-received, but it should not be ignored. Patrick Melrose has great reviews, and could easily get in, a could Alias Grace, The Sinner, The Alienst, and the latest season of Genius. The one to watch for is American Vandal. It is not the most traditional nominee, but Netflix is behind it, and it was well-received. Knowing these voters, I am not predicting it, but I hope I am wrong.

Best Made for Television Movie
Black Mirror: U.S.S. Callister
Flint
Paterno
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: The Commuter
The Tale

Other Contenders - The Child in Time, Fahrenheit 451, Notes from the Field, George Gently and the New Age, I Am Elizabeth Smart, Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time, Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Kill All Others

Commentary - Last year, Black Mirror won, and they are back again with the same successful strategy. The biggest competition for it this year is The Tale, which is really a great film and you should never discount HBO. Paterno and Flint are not the best films, but they are solid enough and have big enough names attached. The final slot will probably go to The Commuter episode of Electric Dreams, a solid Amazon miniseries, with a lot of publicity behind it. Beyond those five there are two quality productions, Notes from the Field and The Child in Time, who would greatly improve the overall quality of this category, but neither were probably big enough to grab the attention of Emmy voters. Despite poor reviews, HBO and star power could bring Fahrenheit 451 into the fold.After than, the only one I think could get in is George Gently and the New Age, but once again, have enough folks seen it?

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions - Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

2018 Nomination Predictions
Antonio Banderas "Genius: Picasso"
Darren Criss "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Benedict Cumberbatch "Patrick Melrose"
Jeff Daniels "The Looming Tower"
Kyle MacLachlan "Twin Peaks"
Al Pacino "Paterno"

Other Contenders - Michael B. Jordan "Fahrenheit 451", Jesse Plemmons "Black Mirror: U.S.S. Callister", Evan Peters "American Horror Story: Cult", Daniel Bruhl "The Alienst", Michael Shannon "Waco", John Legend "Jesus Christ Superstar", Jimmy Tatro "American Vandal", Kevin Kline "Present Laughter", Matthew McFayden "Howard's End", Jack O'Connell "The Looming Tower"

Commentary - I think there are eight potentials for six slots in a pretty competitive race. Darren Criss, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Al Pacino seem like locks based on the projects, name recognition, and performances. I also think Kyle MacLachlan will make it in for the Twin Peaks reboot. The last two slots seem tricky. Jeff Daniels should be a shoo-in for The Looming Tower, but with his supporting performance as well, voters may rally behind that performance and go for someone else here. The new season of Genius focusing on Picasso has had mixed reviews, but Antonio Banderas has been well-received, and it is the type of performance that brings awards attention. But there are two others that could inspire votes. After his Emmy nomination for Fargo, Jesse Plemmons could score another nod for Black Mirror which could rise in nominations after its big win last year. And while Fahrenheit 451 was not well-received, Michael B. Jordan is so popular and is having such a banner year with Black Panther and Creed 2, I could see voters rewarding his star power. Beyond those eight, watch out for Evan Peters, Daniel Bruhl, Michael Shannon, John Legend, Matthew McFayden, and the truly deserving Jimmy Tatro and Kevin Kline.

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions - Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

2018 Nomination Predictions
Hayley Atwell "Howard's End"
Jessica Biel "The Sinner"
Laura Dern "The Tale"
Michelle Dockery "Godless"
Elisabeth Moss "Top of the Lake: China Girl"
Sarah Paulson "American Horror Story: Cult"

Other Contenders - Edie Falco "The Menendez Murders", Cristin Milioti "Black Mirror: U.S.S. Callister", Regina King "Seven Seconds", Anna Deveare Smith "Notes from the Field", Riley Keogh "Paterno", Catherine Zeta-Jones "Cocaine Godmother", Carey Mulligan "Collateral", Kelly MacDonald "The Child in Time", Alana Boden "I Am Elizabeth Smart"

Commentary - The consensus has coalesced around six contenders. Laura Dern is most likely going to win another Emmy for The Tale. Jessica Biel and Hayley Atwell, both of whom have been on television for awhile now, will most likely earn their first, well-deserved, Emmy nominations. Michelle Dockery had a great role in Godless, and proved her popularity during her Downton Abbey days. I expect her to return to the Emmy race. Top of the Lake: China Girl may not do as well with Emmy voters as its predecessor, but Elisabeth Moss is television's hottest ticket. Expect a double nomination year for her. Finally, despite the fact that American Horror Story has continually dipped in quality, and in Emmy recognition, I expect the ever-popular Emmy-winning Sarah Paulson to once again return to this race. But Paulson is the most likely to be replaced, as AHS continues to see its nomination talley drop. Previous winners Edie Falco and Regina King could return, although neither of their projects were well-received by critics. Cristin Milioti could get in if Black Mirror grows its Emmy talley after last year's TV Movie win. Anna Deveare Smith should be in this race, Riley Keogh's star is on the rise, and Carey Mulligan and Kelly MacDonald could represent the Brits.

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions
Jeff Daniels "Godless"
Cody Fern "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Edgar Ramirez "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Peter Saarsgard "The Looming Tower"
Michael Shannon "Fahrenheit 451"
Michael Stuhlbarg "The Looming Tower"

Other Contenders - Bill Camp "The Looming Tower", Ricky Martin ""American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace", Brandon Victor Dixon "Jesus Christ Superstar", Jason Ritter "The Tale", Tahar Rahim "The Looming Tower", Bill Pullman "The Sinner", Michael Kelly "The Long Road Home", Robert Forster "Twin Peaks", Beau Bridges "Mosaic", Dylan Baker "Little Women"

Commentary - I feel pretty safe in my Jeff Daniels and Edgar Ramirez predictions. I also think that despite bad reviews, Oscar-nominee Michael Shannon will make it in for Fahrenheit 451, as he was pretty fantastic in an otherwise so-so film. The Looming Tower is set to do well with Emmy nominations, and two veterans like Michael Stuhlbarg and Peter Saarsgard will appeal to Emmy voters. But that last slot is tricky. The Looming Tower's popularity could sweep in Bill Camp and Tahar Rahim, but they are the lesser known of the bunch. Brandon Victor Dixon earned raves for Jesus Christ Superstar, but these live musical productions have never managed acting nods before. Previous nominee Jason Ritter should be in the mix for The Tale, Bill Pullman could follow up his Critics Choice nomination, and popular Emmy favorites like Michael Kelly, Beau Bridges, and Dylan Baker should not be discounted.

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions - Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

2018 Nomination Predictions
Ellen Burstyn "The Tale"
Penelope Cruz "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Laura Dern "Twin Peaks"
Nicole Kidman "Top of the Lake: China Girl"
Angela Lansbury "Little Women"
Judith Light "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"

Other Contenders - Merritt Wever "Godless", Julia Ormond "Howard's End", Jennifer Jason Leigh "Patrick Melrose", Elizabeth Delbecki "The Tale", Sharon Stone "Mosaic", Anna Paquin "Alias Grace", Queen Latifah "Flint", Kathy Baker "Paterno", Letitia Wright "Black Mirror"

Commentary - This year's race is stacked with Oscar and Emmy winners and nominees, and it makes me concerned which six will make the cut, with so many popular names on the ballot. I think that the power of The Assassination of Gianni Versace in a relatively weak long-form year will carry over to Emmy favorite Judith Light, and the probable winner, Oscar-winner Penelope Cruz. Angela Lansbury may continue to be a bridesmaid, but I think yet another nomination is on its way, despite mixed reactions to Little Women. Top of the Lake: China Girl doesn't look to have the same Emmy impact as its predecessor, but Nicole Kidman just won an Emmy last year, and is sure to inspire a lot of votes. Laura Dern is another Emmy favorite, who I think will end up with two nominations, and at least one win for her work. Twin Peaks was an Emmy favorite back in the day, and I expect it to do well with its return season. The last slot is the one I am a bit cautious on. I think Merritt Wever, Julia Ormond, and Jennifer Jason Leigh all make interesting cases. But I think that the beloved Ellen Burstyn, who has literally been nominated for seconds on-screen, will continue her reign as Emmy queen.

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions - Best Reality-Competition Series

2019 Nominations Predictions
The Amazing Race
American Ninja Warrior
Project Runway
RuPaul's Drag Race
Top Chef
The Voice

Other Contenders - Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, Ellen's Game of Games, America's Got Talent, World of Dance, Hollywood Game Night, Survivor, So You Think You Can Dance

Commentary - Whoever the Emmy voters are in this category really do seem to lack imagination or the ability to change. Last year, Dancing with the Stars was rightfully replaced by RuPaul, a rare stroke of brilliance from an otherwise dull category. I have no reason to believe that they will switch anything up this year.

2018 Emmy Nominations Predictions - Best Reality Host

2018 Nomination Predictons
Alec Baldwin "Match Game"
W. Kamau Bell "United Shades of America"
Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness "Queer Eye"
RuPaul Charles "RuPaul's Drag Race"
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn "Project Runway"
Jane Lynch "Hollywood Game Night"

Other Contenders - Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg "Martha and Snoop's Potluck Party", Ellen DeGeneres "Ellen's Game of Games", Anthony Anderson "To Tell the Truth", Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio "Top Chef", Carson Daly "The Voice", Tom Bergeron "Dancing with The Stars", Bobby Flay "Beat Bobby Flay", Guy Fieri "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives"

Commentary - RuPaul looks to extend his dominance in this category, but after a year of missing out, Jane Lynch returns, setting up an interesting battle. I think that Klum and Gunn as well as Bell and Baldwin will return. For the final slot though, I am predicting a new entry over last year's nominees Stewart and Dogg, and over favorites such as Ellen DeGeneres. The return of Queer Eye has been a cultural phenomenon, and I think that even the normally unimaginative Reality Emmy voters will recognize them with a nod. Also watch out for Carson Daly, previous winner Tom Bergeron, and the Top Chef duo.

The 8th Annual Awards Psychic Television Awards: Nominations Tally

Westworld - 12
Will & Grace - 12
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - 10
Saturday Night Live - 10
The Handmaid's Tale - 9
This is Us - 9
Game of Thrones - 8
The Good Fight - 7
American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace - 6
Atlanta - 6
black-ish - 6
Insecure - 5
The Looming Tower - 5
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - 5
The Crown - 4
Godless - 4
Patrick Melrose - 4
Stranger Things 2 - 4
The Tale - 4
Twin Peaks - 4
American Vandal - 3
The Americans - 3
The Child in Time - 3
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time - 3
GLOW - 3
The Good Place - 3
Grey's Anatomy - 3
Howard's End - 3
Legion - 3
One Day at a Time - 3
Playing House - 3
Top of the Lake: China Girl - 3
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - 3
Baskets - 2
Black Mirror - 2
Curb Your Enthusiasm - 2
Killing Eve - 2
Mindhunter - 2
Mosaic - 2
Notes from the Field - 2
Ozark - 2
Paterno - 2
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: The Commuter - 2
The Sinner - 2
Younger - 2
American Horror Story: Cult - 1
Archer -1
Barry - 1
Bob's Burgers - 1
BoJack Horseman -1
The Chi - 1
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah - 1
Drunk History -1
Empire - 1
Family Guy - 1
Flint - 1
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee -1
Grace & Frankie - 1
Homeland - 1
Jimmy Kimmel Live! - 1
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - 1
The Late Late Show with James Corden - 1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert -1
Little Women - 1
The Mindy Project - 1
Mom - 1
Orphan Black - 1
Portlandia - 1
Present Laughter - 1
Rick and Morty -1
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking - 1
Scandal - 1
Silicon Valley - 1

The Simpsons - 1 

South Park -1 

2018 Television Critics Association (TCA) Award Nominations

For more info about the TCA visit: www.tvcritics.org

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve” – BBC America
Darren Criss, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” – FX
Elisabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale” – Hulu
Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve” – BBC America
Matthew Rhys, “The Americans” – FX
Keri Russell, “The Americans” – FX

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY
Pamela Adlon, “Better Things” – FX
Rachel Bloom, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” – The CW
Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” – Amazon
Ted Danson, “The Good Place” – NBC
Donald Glover, “Atlanta” – FX (2017 Winner in Category)
Bill Hader, “Barry” – HBO

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NEWS AND INFORMATION
“Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” – CNN
“60 Minutes” – CBS
“Blue Planet 2” – BBC America
“The Rachel Maddow Show” – MSNBC
“The Vietnam War” – PBS
“Wild Wild Country” – Netflix

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN REALITY
“The Great British Baking Show” – PBS
“Nailed It!” – Netflix
“Project Runway” – Lifetime
“Queer Eye” – Netflix
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” – VH1

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” – PBS Kids
“Elena of Avalor” – Disney Channel
“Muppet Babies” – Disney Junior
“Odd Squad” – PBS Kids
“Sesame Street” – HBO
“Sofia the First” – Disney Junior

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SKETCH/VARIETY SHOWS
“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” – TBS
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” – ABC
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” – HBO
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” – NBC
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – CBS
“Saturday Night Live” – NBC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MOVIE OR MINISERIES
“Alias Grace” – Netflix
“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” – FX
“Howards End” – Starz
“Patrick Melrose” – Showtime
“The Tale” – HBO
“Twin Peaks: The Return” – Showtime

OUTSTANDING NEW PROGRAM
“Barry” – HBO
“Counterpart” – Starz
“GLOW” – Netflix
“Killing Eve” – BBC America
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” – Amazon
“Mindhunter” – Netflix

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
“The Americans” – FX
“The Crown” – Netflix
“The Good Fight” – CBS All Access
“The Handmaid’s Tale” – Hulu
“Killing Eve” – BBC America
“This Is Us” – NBC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY
“Atlanta” – FX (2017 Winner in Category)
“Barry” – HBO
“GLOW” – Netflix
“The Good Place” – NBC
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” – Amazon
“One Day at a Time” – Netflix

PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
“The Americans” – FX
“Atlanta” – FX
“The Good Place” – NBC
“The Handmaid’s Tale” – Hulu
“Killing Eve” – BBC America
“This Is Us” – NBC

2018 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Sketch and Talk Variety Series

Best Variety Series - Talk
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Late Late Show with James Corden
Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Real Time with Bill Maher

Other Contenders - Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Conan

Commentary - Last Week Tonight is poised to win again, but Stephen Colbert could find his way into the winners circle. Samantha Bee will most likely overcome her snafu that recently caused controversy, and could also overtake the two front runners. James Corden will take the entertainment slot, and Jimmy Kimmel is actually a dark horse here, after making headlines all year, and hosting the Oscars. Finally, while it would be great to see Seth Meyers or Trevor Noah take the last slot, Real Time has consistently made it in here, with stiffer competition. Until it doesn't, I'm betting on it.

Best Variety Series - Sketch
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Drunk History
I Love You, America
Portlandia
Saturday Night Live
Tracey Ullman's Show

Other Contenders - The President Show, The Joel McHale Show, Kevin Hart Presents the Next Level, Tosh.0, Nathan For You

Commentary - This category started a few years ago with such promise but has since become kind of a crap shoot category. Unless voters want to reward Portlandia as it is ending its run, it will probably be Saturday Night Live's to lose for the foreseeable future. This year Billy on the Street and Documentary now are off the ballot, leaving at least two slots. I expect Tracey Ullman and Drunk History to return after making the cut last year. That leaves two slots. My bets are Sarah Silverman's I Love You, America. She is a huge Emmy favorite, and it is timely. Finally, I think Amy Sedaris finally earns an Emmy nomination after many years in the industry. But The President Show, Joel McHale, Nathan for You, and Kevin Hart could crash the party.

2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards

Best Movie - Black Panther
Best Show - Stranger Things
Best Performance in a Movie - Chadwick Boseman "Black Panther"
Best Performance in a Show - Millie Bobby Brown "Stranger Things"
Best Hero - Chadwick Boseman "Black Panther"
Best Villain - Michael B. Jordan "Black Panther"
Best Kiss - Nick Robinson and Keiynan Lonsdale "Love, Simon"
Best Comedic Performance - Tiffany Haddish "Girls Trip"
Best Fight - Gal Gadot vs. German Soldiers "Wonder Woman"
Best On-Screen Team -  Finn Wolfhard , Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Chosen Jacobs "It"
Most Frightened Performance - Noah Schapp "Stranger Things"
Scene Stealer - Madelaine Petsh "Riverdale"
Best Reality Series/Franchise - Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Best Music Documentary - Gaga: Five Foot Two
Trailblazer Award - Lena Waithe
Generation Award - Chris Pratt

The 8th Annual Awards Psychic Television Award Nominations

Best Drama Series

The Americans

The Crown

Game of Thrones

The Good Fight

Grey’s Anatomy

The Handmaid's Tale

Killing Eve
Legion

Stranger Things 2

This is Us

Westworld

Best Comedy Series

Atlanta

black-ish

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

GLOW

The Good Place

Insecure

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

One Day at a Time
Playing House

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Will & Grace

Younger

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Jason Bateman “Ozark”

Sterling K. Brown “This is Us”

Jonathan Groff “Mindhunter”

Kit Harington “Game of Thrones”

Ed Harris “Westworld”

Jason Mitchell “The Chi”

Matthew Rhys “The Americans”

Dan Stevens “Legion”

Milo Ventimiglia “This is Us”

Jeffrey Wright “Westworld”

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Christine Baranski “The Good Fight”

Emilia Clarke “Game of Thrones”

Claire Foy “The Crown”

Laura Linney “Ozark”

Tatiana Maslany “Orphan Black”

Mandy Moore “This is Us”

Elisabeth Moss “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Sandra Oh “Killing Eve”

Ellen Pompeo “Grey’s Anatomy”

Keri Russell “The Americans”

Evan Rachel Wood “Westworld”

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau “Game of Thrones”

Peter Dinklage “Game of Thrones”

Joseph Fiennes “The Handmaid’s Tale”

David Harbour “Stranger Things 2”

Justin Hartley “This is Us”
Anthony Hopkins "Westworld" 

James Marsden “Westworld”
Zahn McClarnon "Westworld" 

Mandy Patinkin “Homeland”

Noah Schnapp “Stranger Things 2”

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Alexis Bledel “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Millie Bobby Brown “Stranger Things 2”

Ann Dowd “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Lena Headey “Game of Thrones”

Cush Jumbo “The Good Fight”
Rose Leslie "The Good Fight" 

Chrissy Metz “This is Us”

Thandie Newton “Westworld”

Aubrey Plaza “Legion”
Tessa Thompson "Westworld" 

Maisie Williams “Game of Thrones”

Chandra Wilson “Grey’s Anatomy”

Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Alan Alda “The Good Fight”

Beau Bridges “Homeland”

Cameron Britton “Mindhunter”

Matthew Goode “The Crown”

Michael C. Hall “The Crown”

Ron Cephas Jones “This is Us”

Gerald McRaney “This is Us”
Peter Mullan "Westworld" 

Jimmi Simpson “Westworld”

Bradley Whitford “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Viola Davis “Scandal”

Pam Grier “This is Us”

Cherry Jones “The Handmaid’s Tale”
Rinko Kikuchi "Westworld" 

Margo Martindale “The Good Fight”

Carrie Preston “The Good Fight” 

Diana Rigg “Game of Thrones”

Marisa Tomei “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Samira Wiley “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Alfre Woodard “Empire”

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Kristen Bell “The Good Place”

Rachel Brosnahan “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Sutton Foster “Younger”

Allison Janney “Mom”
Mindy Kaling "The Mindy Project" 

Ellie Kemper “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

Justina Machado “One Day at a Time”

Debra Messing “Will & Grace”
Lennon Parham "Playing House" 

Issa Rae “Insecure”

Tracee Ellis Ross “black-ish”
Jessica St. Clair "Playing House" 

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson “black-ish”

Ted Danson “The Good Place”

Larry David “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

Zach Galifianakis “Baskets”
Chris Geere “You’re the Worst”

Donald Glover “Atlanta”

Bill Hader “Barry”

Erik McCormack “Will & Grace”
Thomas Middleditch “Silicon Valley”

Andy Samberg “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Louie Anderson “Baskets”

Andre Braugher “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Tituss Burgess “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

Terry Crews “Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Jay Ellis "Insecure" 

Laurence Fishburne “black-ish”

Sean Hayes “Will & Grace”

Brian Tyree Henry “Atlanta”

Joe Lo Truglio “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Marc Maron “GLOW”

Tony Shalhoub “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Lakeith Stanfield “Atlanta”

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Stephanie Beatriz “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Zazie Beetz “Atlanta”

Alex Borstein “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Melissa Fumero “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Betty Gilpin “GLOW”

Leslie Jones “Saturday Night Live”

Jenifer Lewis “black-ish”

Kate McKinnon “Saturday Night Live”

Rita Moreno “One Day at a Time”

Megan Mulally “Will & Grace”

Yvonne Orji “Insecure”

Chelsea Perretti “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Natasha Rothwell “Insecure”

Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Sterling K. Brown “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Bobby Cannavale “Will & Grace”

Chance the Rapper “Saturday Night Live”
Donald Glover “Saturday Night Live”
Bill Hader “Saturday Night Live”
Leslie Jordan “Will & Grace”
Kumail Nanjiani “Saturday Night Live”
Nick Offerman “Will & Grace”

Ben Platt “Will & Grace”

Craig Robinson “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Katt Williams “Atlanta"

Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Blythe Danner “Will & Grace”

Minnie Driver “Will & Grace”

Tina Fey “Saturday Night Live”

Lauren Graham “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

Tiffany Haddish “Saturday Night Live”

Lisa Kudrow “Grace and Frankie”

Jane Lynch “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Amy Schumer “Saturday Night Live”

Molly Shannon “Will & Grace”

Wanda Sykes “black-ish”

Best Limited Series

American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace

American Vandal

Godless

Howard's End

The Looming Tower

Mosaic

Patrick Melrose

The Sinner

Top of the Lake: China Girl

Twin Peaks

Best Made for Television Movie

Black Mirror: U.S.S. Callister

The Child in Time
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time 

Flint

Notes from the Field

Paterno
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: The Commuter

The Tale

Best Actor in a TV Movie/Limited Series

Darren Criss "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Peter Capaldi "Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time" 

Benedict Cumberbatch "The Child in Time" and "Patrick Melrose"
Jeff Daniels "The Looming Tower" 

Kevin Kline "Present Laughter" 

Kyle MacLachlan "Twin Peaks"
Matthew McFadyen "Howard's End" 

Al Pacino "Paterno"

Jesse Plemmons "Black Mirror: U.S.S. Callister"
Jimmy Tatro "American Vandal" 

Best Actress in a TV Movie/Limited Series

Hayley Atwell "Howard's End" 

Jessica Biel "The Sinner"

Laura Dern "The Tale" 

Michelle Dockery "Godless"
Pearl Mackie "Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time" 

Kelly MacDonald "The Child in Time" 

Elisabeth Moss "Top of the Lake: China Girl"

Sarah Paulson "American Horror Story: Cult" 

Anna Deveare Smith "Notes From the Field"

Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie/Limited Series
Anthony Boyle "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: The Commuter"
Bill Camp "The Looming Tower"
Jeff Daniels "Godless"
Cody Fern "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Edgar Ramirez "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Jason Ritter "The Tale"
Peter Saarsgard "The Looming Tower"
Michael Stuhlbarg "The Looming Tower"
Hugo Weaving "Patrick Melrose"
Callum Worthy "American Vandal"

Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie/Limited Series
Ellen Burstyn "The Tale"
Penelope Cruz "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Laura Dern "Twin Peaks"
Nicole Kidman "Top of the Lake: China Girl"
Angela Lansbury "Little Women"
Jennifer Jason Leigh "Patrick Melrose"
Judith Light "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace"
Sharon Stone "Mosaic"
Naomi Watts"Twin Peaks"
Merritt Wever "Godless"


Best Variety Series
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Drunk History
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Portlandia
Saturday Night Live

Best Animated Series
Archer
Bob's Burgers
BoJack Horseman
Family Guy
Rick and Morty
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

The Simpsons

South Park

The 72nd Annual Tony Awards

I will update the winners live!:

Best Musical - The Band's Visit
Best Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Revival of a Musical - Once On This Island
Best Revival of a Play - Angels in America
Best Actor in a Musical - Tony Shalhoub "The Band's Visit"
Best Actress in a Musical - Katrina Lenk "The Band's Visit"
Best Actor in a Play - Andrew Garfield "Angels in America"
Best Actress in a Play - Glenda Jackson "Three Tall Women"
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Ari'el Satchel "The Band's Visit"
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Lindsay Mendez "Carousel"
Best Featured Actor in a Play - Nathan Lane "Angels in America"
Best Featured Actress in a Play - Laurie Metcalf "Three Tall Women"
Best Director of a Musical - David Cromer "The Band's Visit"
Best Director of a Play - John Tiffany "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Best Book of Musical - Itamar Moses "The Band's Visit"
Best Score - David Yazbeck "The Band's Visit"
Best Choreography - Justin Peck "Carousel"
Best Orchestrations - The Band's Visit
Best Costume Design of a Musical - My Fair Lady
Best Costume Design of a Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - The Band's Visit
Best Lighting Design of Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Sound Design of a Musical - The Band's Visit
Best Sound Design of a Play - Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

Damien Chazelle's First Man Trailer

Can you say Oscar bait? Check out the trailer below:

2018 Tony Predictions

Best Musical - The Band's Vist
Best Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Revival of a Musical - My Fair Lady
Best Revival of a Play - Angels in America
Best Actor in a Musical - Ethan Slater "SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical"
Best Actress in a Musical - Katrina Lenk "The Band's Visit"
Best Actor in a Play - Andrew Garfield "Angels in America"
Best Actress in a Play - Glenda Jackson "Three Tall Women"
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Norbert Leo Butz "My Fair Lady"
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Lindsay Mendez "Carousel"
Best Featured Actor in a Play - Nathan Lane "Angels in America"
Best Featured Actress in a Play - Denise Gough "Angels in America"
Best Direction of a Musical - David Cromer "The Band's Visit"
Best Direction of a Play - John Tiffany "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Best Book of a Musical - Tina Fey "Mean Girls"
Best Score - David Yazbeck "The Band's Visit"
Best Choreography - Justin Peck "Carousel"
Best Orchestrations - Jamshied Sharifi "The Band's Visit"
Best Costume Design of a Musical - My Fair Lady
Best Costume Design of a Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Sound Design of a Musical - SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical
Best Sound Design of a Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Steve McQueen's Widows First Trailer

Can anyone say elevated genre? This, on the surface looks like an action thriller. But with that cast, Steven McQueen behind the camera, and a perfect Oscar release date, this could be the type of crime film or genre film that breaks through. Check out the full trailer below:

63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards

Sorry I have been so absent. It has been a crazy couple of weeks at work, and not much going on in the awards world. Luckily, we are on Tony week, so there is lots to talk about. Here are the winners of the Drama Desk Awards:

Outstanding Musical
SpongeBob SquarePants

Outstanding Play
Admissions, by Joshua Harmon

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
My Fair Lady

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Angels in America

Outstanding Actress in a Play
Glenda Jackson, Three Tall Women

Outstanding Actor in a Play
Andrew Garfield, Angels in America

Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Jessie Mueller, Carousel

Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outstanding Lyrics
Peter Kellogg, Desperate Measures

Outstanding Music
David Friedman, Desperate Measures

Outstanding Book of a Musical
Tina Fey, Mean Girls

Outstanding Director of a Musical
Tina Landau, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outstanding Director of a Play
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Carousel

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gavin Lee, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jamie Brewer, Amy and the Orphans

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Nathan Lane, Angels in America

The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography
Justin Peck, Carousel

Outstanding Fight Choreography
Steve Rankin, Carousel

Outstanding Music in a Play
Imogen Heap, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Carousel

Outstanding Projection Design
Finn Ross and Ash J. Woodward, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play
Miriam Buether, Three Tall Women

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Jules Fisher, Peggy Eisenhauer, Once on This Island

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band's Visit

Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outstanding Wig and Hair
Charles G. LaPointe, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
Catherine Zuber, My Fair Lady

Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Jonathan Fensom, Farinelli and the King

Outstanding Solo Performance
Billy Crudup, Harry Clarke

The Chase Award for Unique Theatrical Experience
Derren Brown: Secret

Outstanding Puppet Design
Michael Curry, Frozen

Outstanding Ensemble
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play (Presented to Nabiyah Be, MaameYaa Boafo, Paige Gilbert, Zainab Jah, Nike Kadri, Abena Mensah-Bonsu, Mirirai Sithole, and Myra Lucretia Taylor)

Sam Norkin Award
Juan Castano (Oedipus El Rey, A Parallelogram, Transfers)