Let's take a brake from the Oscar race to talk about the incredible year of television. Here are my top ten television shows from the last year:
10. Parenthood - Parenthood is about to make its final lap on NBC, and it makes me so sad to know that in a few short weeks here will be no more Parenthood on television. For now six seasons, Parenthood has been one of the most honest, emotional, and effective dramas on television. Its cast is absolutely stunning and its writing top notch. But most importantly, it has shown us life in a real family, shown us the ups and downs of motherhood, fatherhood, and marriage. It never shied away from the hard moments, but celebrated the fun and the important ones as well. It was a refreshing show that will truly be missed.
9. (TIE)True Detective and House of Cards - True Detective was a show that was so brilliant, until its final ten minutes. But I will not let that ruin what, up until that point, had been one of the most engaging and nail-biting series on television, and brought the talents of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson together. It was there chemistry, and their journey that made True Detective must-see television in 2014. House of Cards proved its first season was not a fluke. While many might have been bogged down in some of the tit for tat political games, I personally loved the nitty gritty approach this season, and it certainly managed to have enough fireworks to keep all of us glued to our screens.
8. Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Brooklyn Nine-Nine might not be as sophisticated as many of the comedies on television this year, and it certainly does not have the dramatic flair that so many have turned to in an attempt at dark comedy. It doesn't even have that many story lines that last a whole season. So why is Brooklyn Nine-Nine in my top ten? Because it is one of the few shows on television that literally makes me laugh out loud. It is goofy, its humor is not sophisticated, but its cast is on fire, and their chemistry is simply unmatched, and it embraces its goofiness with such glee that I have no choice but to love it, respect the hell out of it, and laugh, and laugh, and laugh.
7. black-ish - Not many new shows registered this year with critics, viewers, or this guy. But the one that hooked me instantly, and is still going strong for me is ABC's black-ish. Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross finally have the perfect format for their comedic talents, the kids all are stars in the making, and I am pretty sure I would watch Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis read the phone book (can't wait till the new episode with both of them). But there are a lot of great casts on television. black-ish succeeds because it discusses a vital and under-observed subject, modern American black families, in a way that is refreshingly funny, and always honest. It is finally the perfect pair for Modern Family, and keeps hope alive that the broadcast networks can produce quality comedies.
6. (TIE) New Girl/The Mindy Project - New Girl had a rough season last year, to the point that I almost stop watching. And The Mindy Project has gone through so many changes it is hard to remember where it started. But both shows found great footing so far in their new seasons. New Girl has finally broken up Nick and Jess and has gotten back to being a great ensemble comedy, not a two-way show with side characters. And The Mindy Project has hit a stride that feels like it has finally found its groove. Both shows are at the top of their game, have never been funnier, and are bright spots in the weekly schedule.
5. (TIE) The Comeback/Getting On - HBO quietly had two great months of television comedy with two great shows. No they weren't the blockbusters like Veep and Silicon Valley, but should be as much in the public's conscious as those two. First was the comeback of The Comeback, Lisa Kudrow's post-Friends experiment that had one season nine years ago, but was able to, thanks to its devoted fans and a few persistent media types, comeback in grand style. It's format was different and exciting in 2005, and while there were a few bumps in the second season, it still remained must-watch television. The real surprise for me was Getting On. I finally caught up with the first season, right before the second one was airing, and was instantly hooked. Niecy Nash, Alex Borstein, and Laurie Metcalf are a dynamic comedic trio, and sizzle on screen. But Getting On is a show that succeeds because it finds humor and emotion in a tough situation. It is a brutally honest show that for every laugh it gets, also inspires real emotion and pain. It is worth you catching up with it as well.
4. Fargo - Okay, I seriously want to know: who didn't love Fargo? Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, and Allison Tolman lighting up the screen? Awesome Coen Bros. vibe? Great mystery that just kept getting better and better? Fargo was easily one of the best shows of the year, and it could have easily been a disaster. It is hard to beat the 1996 film that instantly became a legend. But the television series never tried to beat it, it simply tried to capture its dark comedy vibe, its moments of shocking brutality, and the magic of its great ensemble, and luckily for us it did all three.
3. Please Like Me - 2014 was a year of discovery for me in terms of television, and one of the best discoveries I made was a little Australian comedy on a channel I had never even heard of called Please Like Me (which is on Pivot by the way). Starring and orchestrated by comedian Josh Thomas, Please Like Me is the perfect sitcom for the millennial generation. It is about sex, love, being gay, being straight, finding yourself after college, breaking from your parents, etc. But in season two it drastically expanded its scope. It was partly the journey of a struggling millennial, and partly the journey of a mom and son struggling with her mental illness. It was bright, sad, sweet, and one of the best shows on the air. Luckily, it was renewed for season three!
2. Parks & Recreation - The writers over at Parks & Rec must have thought that last season would be its last, because the last stretch of the season was one of the funniest, most emotional, and best to date. The season finale was particularly fantastic, and it gave us a time jump that felt neither forced, nor like a tool to try to save a dying show. It felt perfect, as has almost everything on Parks & Recreation has for the last six seasons. This season will be its last, and while I will probably be in mourning for several months afterwords, I am glad to see that the show was given one last chance to prove why its the best comedy on television. Let's hope it goes out with a bang.
1. The Good Wife - It should be no secret that I love The Good Wife. I have loved it since the beginning, and have been its champion all along. This past season was absolutely explosive, and while the Emmys failed to recognize it (although the win for Julianna Margulies felt like a reward for the whole season), fans and critics rallied behind it. It has held up to its promise in this new fall season, and has continued to set the screen on fire with its clever and explosive plot lines and its fantastic cast. And every year for 22 episodes (it does make a difference), its sets itself apart as the best drama series on television. Period.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Award Nominations
Best Motion Picture - Drama
“Boyhood”
“Foxcatcher”
“The Imitation Game”
“Selma”
“The Theory of Everything”
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
“Birdman”
“The Grand Budapest Hotel”
“Into the Woods”
“Pride”
“St. Vincent”
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Jennifer Aniston, “Cake”
Felicity Jones, “The Theory of Everything”
Julianne Moore, “Still Alice”
Rosamund Pike, “Gone Girl”
Reese Witherspoon, “Wild”
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Steve Carell, “Foxcatcher”
Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Imitation Game”
Jake Gyllenhaal, “Nightcrawler”
David Oyelowo, “Selma”
Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything”
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Amy Adams, “Big Eyes”
Emily Blunt, “Into The Woods”
Helen Mirren, “The Hundred-Foot Journey”
Julianne Moore, “Maps To The Stars”
Quvenzhane Wallis, “Annie”
Best Actor in a Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy
Ralph Fiennes, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Michael Keaton, “Birdman”
Bill Murray, “St. Vincent”
Joaquin Phoenix, “Inherent Vice”
Christoph Waltz, “Big Eyes”
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood”
Jessica Chastain, “A Most Violent Year”
Keira Knightley, “The Imitation Game”
Emma Stone, “Birdman”
Meryl Streep, “Into The Woods”
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Robert Duvall, “The Judge”
Ethan Hawke, “Boyhood”
Edward Norton, “Birdman”
Mark Ruffalo, “Foxcatcher”
J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash”
Best Director
Wes Anderson, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Ava DuVernay, “Selma”
David Fincher, “Gone Girl”
Alejandro González Iñárritu, “Birdman”
Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Best Screenplay
Wes Anderson, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Gillian Flynn, “Gone Girl”
Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, “Birdman”
Graham Moore, “The Imitation Game”
Best Animated Feature Film
“Big Hero 6”
“The Book of Life”
“The Boxtrolls”
“How to Train Your Dragon 2”
“The LEGO Movie”
Best Foreign Language Film
“Force Majeure”
“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem”
“Ida”
“Leviathan”
“Tangerines”
Best Original Song
“Big Eyes” (Big Eyes)
“Glory” (Selma)
“Mercy Is” (Noah)
“Opportunity” (Annie)
“Yellow Flicker Beat” (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part I)
Best Original Score
Alexandre Desplat, “The Imitation Game”
Johann Johannsson, “The Theory of Everything”
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, “Gone Girl”
Antonio Sanchez, “Birdman”
Hans Zimmer, “Interstellar”
Best TV Series - Drama
“The Affair”
“Downton Abbey”
“Game of Thrones”
“The Good Wife”
“House of Cards”
Best Actress in a TV Series - Drama
Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Viola Davis, “How to Get Away With Murder”
Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife”
Ruth Wilson, “The Affair”
Robin Wright, “House of Cards”
Best Actor in a TV Series - Drama
Clive Owen, “The Knick”
Liev Schreiber, “Ray Donovan”
Kevin Spacey, “House of Cards”
James Spader, “The Blacklist”
Dominic West, “The Affair”
Best TV Series - Musical or Comedy
“Girls”
“Jane the Virgin”
“Orange is the New Black”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
Best Actress in a TV Series - Musical or Comedy
Lena Dunham, “Girls”
Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”
Gina Rodriguez, “Jane the Virgin”
Taylor Schilling, “Orange Is the New Black”
Best Actor in a TV Series - Musical or Comedy
Louis C.K., “Louie”
Don Cheadle, “House of Lies”
Ricky Gervais, “Derek”
William H. Macy, “Shameless”
Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent”
Best Made for Television Movie or Mini-series
“Fargo”
“The Missing”
“The Normal Heart”
“Olive Kitteridge”
“True Detective”
Best Actress in a Mini-series or TV Movie
Maggie Gyllenhaal, “The Honourable Woman”
Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story: Freak Show”
Frances McDormand, “Olive Kitteridge”
Frances O’Connor, “The Missing”
Allison Tolman, “Fargo”
Best Actor in a Mini-series or TV Movie
Martin Freeman, “Fargo”
Woody Harrelson, “True Detective”
Matthew McConaughey, “True Detective”
Mark Ruffalo, “The Normal Heart”
Billy Bob Thornton, “Fargo”
Best Supporting Actress - Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie
Uzo Aduba, “Orange is the New Black”
Kathy Bates, “American Horror Story: Freak Show”
Joanne Froggatt, “Downton Abbey”
Allison Janney, “Mom”
Michelle Monaghan, “True Detective”
Best Supporting Actor - Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie
Matt Bomer, “The Normal Heart”
Alan Cumming, “The Good Wife”
Colin Hanks, “Fargo”
Bill Murray, “Olive Kitteridge”
Jon Voight, “Ray Donovan”
“Boyhood”
“Foxcatcher”
“The Imitation Game”
“Selma”
“The Theory of Everything”
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
“Birdman”
“The Grand Budapest Hotel”
“Into the Woods”
“Pride”
“St. Vincent”
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Jennifer Aniston, “Cake”
Felicity Jones, “The Theory of Everything”
Julianne Moore, “Still Alice”
Rosamund Pike, “Gone Girl”
Reese Witherspoon, “Wild”
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Steve Carell, “Foxcatcher”
Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Imitation Game”
Jake Gyllenhaal, “Nightcrawler”
David Oyelowo, “Selma”
Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything”
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Amy Adams, “Big Eyes”
Emily Blunt, “Into The Woods”
Helen Mirren, “The Hundred-Foot Journey”
Julianne Moore, “Maps To The Stars”
Quvenzhane Wallis, “Annie”
Best Actor in a Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy
Ralph Fiennes, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Michael Keaton, “Birdman”
Bill Murray, “St. Vincent”
Joaquin Phoenix, “Inherent Vice”
Christoph Waltz, “Big Eyes”
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood”
Jessica Chastain, “A Most Violent Year”
Keira Knightley, “The Imitation Game”
Emma Stone, “Birdman”
Meryl Streep, “Into The Woods”
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Robert Duvall, “The Judge”
Ethan Hawke, “Boyhood”
Edward Norton, “Birdman”
Mark Ruffalo, “Foxcatcher”
J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash”
Best Director
Wes Anderson, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Ava DuVernay, “Selma”
David Fincher, “Gone Girl”
Alejandro González Iñárritu, “Birdman”
Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Best Screenplay
Wes Anderson, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Gillian Flynn, “Gone Girl”
Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, “Birdman”
Graham Moore, “The Imitation Game”
Best Animated Feature Film
“Big Hero 6”
“The Book of Life”
“The Boxtrolls”
“How to Train Your Dragon 2”
“The LEGO Movie”
Best Foreign Language Film
“Force Majeure”
“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem”
“Ida”
“Leviathan”
“Tangerines”
Best Original Song
“Big Eyes” (Big Eyes)
“Glory” (Selma)
“Mercy Is” (Noah)
“Opportunity” (Annie)
“Yellow Flicker Beat” (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part I)
Best Original Score
Alexandre Desplat, “The Imitation Game”
Johann Johannsson, “The Theory of Everything”
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, “Gone Girl”
Antonio Sanchez, “Birdman”
Hans Zimmer, “Interstellar”
Best TV Series - Drama
“The Affair”
“Downton Abbey”
“Game of Thrones”
“The Good Wife”
“House of Cards”
Best Actress in a TV Series - Drama
Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Viola Davis, “How to Get Away With Murder”
Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife”
Ruth Wilson, “The Affair”
Robin Wright, “House of Cards”
Best Actor in a TV Series - Drama
Clive Owen, “The Knick”
Liev Schreiber, “Ray Donovan”
Kevin Spacey, “House of Cards”
James Spader, “The Blacklist”
Dominic West, “The Affair”
Best TV Series - Musical or Comedy
“Girls”
“Jane the Virgin”
“Orange is the New Black”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
Best Actress in a TV Series - Musical or Comedy
Lena Dunham, “Girls”
Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”
Gina Rodriguez, “Jane the Virgin”
Taylor Schilling, “Orange Is the New Black”
Best Actor in a TV Series - Musical or Comedy
Louis C.K., “Louie”
Don Cheadle, “House of Lies”
Ricky Gervais, “Derek”
William H. Macy, “Shameless”
Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent”
Best Made for Television Movie or Mini-series
“Fargo”
“The Missing”
“The Normal Heart”
“Olive Kitteridge”
“True Detective”
Best Actress in a Mini-series or TV Movie
Maggie Gyllenhaal, “The Honourable Woman”
Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story: Freak Show”
Frances McDormand, “Olive Kitteridge”
Frances O’Connor, “The Missing”
Allison Tolman, “Fargo”
Best Actor in a Mini-series or TV Movie
Martin Freeman, “Fargo”
Woody Harrelson, “True Detective”
Matthew McConaughey, “True Detective”
Mark Ruffalo, “The Normal Heart”
Billy Bob Thornton, “Fargo”
Best Supporting Actress - Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie
Uzo Aduba, “Orange is the New Black”
Kathy Bates, “American Horror Story: Freak Show”
Joanne Froggatt, “Downton Abbey”
Allison Janney, “Mom”
Michelle Monaghan, “True Detective”
Best Supporting Actor - Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie
Matt Bomer, “The Normal Heart”
Alan Cumming, “The Good Wife”
Colin Hanks, “Fargo”
Bill Murray, “Olive Kitteridge”
Jon Voight, “Ray Donovan”
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
21st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award Nominations
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
BIRDMAN
BOYHOOD
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
THE IMITATION GAME
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
STEVE CARELL / John du Pont – "FOXCATCHER"
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / Alan Turing – "THE IMITATION GAME"
JAKE GYLLENHAAL / Louis Bloom – "NIGHTCRAWLER"
MICHAEL KEATON / Riggan – "BIRDMAN"
EDDIE REDMAYNE / Stephen Hawking – "THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
JENNIFER ANISTON / Claire Bennett – "CAKE"
FELICITY JONES / Jane Hawking – "THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING"
JULIANNE MOORE / Alice Howland-Jones – "STILL ALICE"
ROSAMUND PIKE / Amy Dunne – "GONE GIRL"
REESE WITHERSPOON / Cheryl Strayed – "WILD"
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
ROBERT DUVALL / Joseph Palmer – "THE JUDGE"
ETHAN HAWKE / Mason, Sr. – "BOYHOOD"
EDWARD NORTON / Mike – "BIRDMAN"
MARK RUFFALO / Dave Schultz – "FOXCATCHER"
J.K. SIMMONS / Fletcher – "WHIPLASH"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
PATRICIA ARQUETTE / Olivia – "BOYHOOD" (IFC Films)
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY / Joan Clarke – "THE IMITATION GAME" (The Weinstein Company)
EMMA STONE / Sam – "BIRDMAN" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
MERYL STREEP / The Witch – "INTO THE WOODS" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
NAOMI WATTS / Daka – "ST. VINCENT" (The Weinstein Company)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
ADRIEN BRODY / Harry Houdini – "HOUDINI"
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / Sherlock Holmes – "SHERLOCK: HIS LAST VOW"
RICHARD JENKINS / Henry Kitteridge – "OLIVE KITTERIDGE"
MARK RUFFALO / Ned Weeks – "THE NORMAL HEART"
BILLY BOB THORNTON / Lorne Malvo – "FARGO"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
ELLEN BURSTYN / Olivia Foxworth – "FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC"
MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL / Nessa Stein – "THE HONORABLE WOMAN"
FRANCES McDORMAND / Olive Kitteridge – "OLIVE KITTERIDGE"
JULIA ROBERTS / Dr. Emma Brookner – "THE NORMAL HEART"
CICELY TYSON / Carrie Watts – "THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL"
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
STEVE BUSCEMI / Enoch “Nucky” Thompson – “BOARDWALK EMPIRE”
PETER DINKLAGE / Tyrion Lannister – "GAME OF THRONES"
WOODY HARRELSON / Martin Hart – "TRUE DETECTIVE"
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY / Rust Cohle – "TRUE DETECTIVE"
KEVIN SPACEY / Francis Underwood – “HOUSE OF CARDS”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
CLAIRE DANES / Carrie Mathison – “HOMELAND”
VIOLA DAVIS / Annalise Keating – "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER"
JULIANNA MARGULIES / Alicia Florrick – "THE GOOD WIFE"
TATIANA MASLANY / Sarah/Coxima/Alison/Rachel/Helena/Tony/Jennifer and Various Others "ORPHAN BLACK"
MAGGIE SMITH / Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham – “DOWNTON ABBEY”
ROBIN WRIGHT / Claire Underwood – "HOUSE OF CARDS"
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
TY BURRELL / Phil Dunphy – "MODERN FAMILY "
LOUIS C.K. / Louie – "LOUIE"
WILLIAM H. MACY / Frank Gallagher – "SHAMELESS"
JIM PARSONS / Sheldon Cooper – “THE BIG BANG THEORY”
ERIC STONESTREET / Cameron Tucker – "MODERN FAMILY"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
UZO ADUBA / Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren – "ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK"
JULIE BOWEN / Claire Dunphy – “MODERN FAMILY”
EDIE FALCO / Jackie Peyton – “NURSE JACKIE”
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS / Vice President Selina Meyer – “VEEP”
AMY POEHLER / Leslie Knope – "PARKS AND RECREATION"
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
DOWNTON ABBEY
GAME OF THRONES
HOMELAND
HOUSE OF CARDS
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
THE BIG BANG THEORY
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
MODERN FAMILY
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
VEEP
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
“FURY”
“GET ON UP”
“THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES”
“UNBROKEN”
“X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST”
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
“24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY”
“BOARDWALK EMPIRE”
“GAME OF THRONES”
“HOMELAND”
“SONS OF ANARCHY”
“THE WALKING DEAD”
Screen Actors Guild 51st Annual Life Achievement Award
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
BIRDMAN
BOYHOOD
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
THE IMITATION GAME
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
STEVE CARELL / John du Pont – "FOXCATCHER"
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / Alan Turing – "THE IMITATION GAME"
JAKE GYLLENHAAL / Louis Bloom – "NIGHTCRAWLER"
MICHAEL KEATON / Riggan – "BIRDMAN"
EDDIE REDMAYNE / Stephen Hawking – "THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
JENNIFER ANISTON / Claire Bennett – "CAKE"
FELICITY JONES / Jane Hawking – "THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING"
JULIANNE MOORE / Alice Howland-Jones – "STILL ALICE"
ROSAMUND PIKE / Amy Dunne – "GONE GIRL"
REESE WITHERSPOON / Cheryl Strayed – "WILD"
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
ROBERT DUVALL / Joseph Palmer – "THE JUDGE"
ETHAN HAWKE / Mason, Sr. – "BOYHOOD"
EDWARD NORTON / Mike – "BIRDMAN"
MARK RUFFALO / Dave Schultz – "FOXCATCHER"
J.K. SIMMONS / Fletcher – "WHIPLASH"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
PATRICIA ARQUETTE / Olivia – "BOYHOOD" (IFC Films)
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY / Joan Clarke – "THE IMITATION GAME" (The Weinstein Company)
EMMA STONE / Sam – "BIRDMAN" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
MERYL STREEP / The Witch – "INTO THE WOODS" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
NAOMI WATTS / Daka – "ST. VINCENT" (The Weinstein Company)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
ADRIEN BRODY / Harry Houdini – "HOUDINI"
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / Sherlock Holmes – "SHERLOCK: HIS LAST VOW"
RICHARD JENKINS / Henry Kitteridge – "OLIVE KITTERIDGE"
MARK RUFFALO / Ned Weeks – "THE NORMAL HEART"
BILLY BOB THORNTON / Lorne Malvo – "FARGO"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
ELLEN BURSTYN / Olivia Foxworth – "FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC"
MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL / Nessa Stein – "THE HONORABLE WOMAN"
FRANCES McDORMAND / Olive Kitteridge – "OLIVE KITTERIDGE"
JULIA ROBERTS / Dr. Emma Brookner – "THE NORMAL HEART"
CICELY TYSON / Carrie Watts – "THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL"
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
STEVE BUSCEMI / Enoch “Nucky” Thompson – “BOARDWALK EMPIRE”
PETER DINKLAGE / Tyrion Lannister – "GAME OF THRONES"
WOODY HARRELSON / Martin Hart – "TRUE DETECTIVE"
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY / Rust Cohle – "TRUE DETECTIVE"
KEVIN SPACEY / Francis Underwood – “HOUSE OF CARDS”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
CLAIRE DANES / Carrie Mathison – “HOMELAND”
VIOLA DAVIS / Annalise Keating – "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER"
JULIANNA MARGULIES / Alicia Florrick – "THE GOOD WIFE"
TATIANA MASLANY / Sarah/Coxima/Alison/Rachel/Helena/Tony/Jennifer and Various Others "ORPHAN BLACK"
MAGGIE SMITH / Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham – “DOWNTON ABBEY”
ROBIN WRIGHT / Claire Underwood – "HOUSE OF CARDS"
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
TY BURRELL / Phil Dunphy – "MODERN FAMILY "
LOUIS C.K. / Louie – "LOUIE"
WILLIAM H. MACY / Frank Gallagher – "SHAMELESS"
JIM PARSONS / Sheldon Cooper – “THE BIG BANG THEORY”
ERIC STONESTREET / Cameron Tucker – "MODERN FAMILY"
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
UZO ADUBA / Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren – "ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK"
JULIE BOWEN / Claire Dunphy – “MODERN FAMILY”
EDIE FALCO / Jackie Peyton – “NURSE JACKIE”
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS / Vice President Selina Meyer – “VEEP”
AMY POEHLER / Leslie Knope – "PARKS AND RECREATION"
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
DOWNTON ABBEY
GAME OF THRONES
HOMELAND
HOUSE OF CARDS
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
THE BIG BANG THEORY
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
MODERN FAMILY
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
VEEP
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
“FURY”
“GET ON UP”
“THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES”
“UNBROKEN”
“X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST”
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
“24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY”
“BOARDWALK EMPIRE”
“GAME OF THRONES”
“HOMELAND”
“SONS OF ANARCHY”
“THE WALKING DEAD”
Screen Actors Guild 51st Annual Life Achievement Award
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Thursday, December 4, 2014
2014 Writers Guild of America (WGA) Television Nominees
Drama Series
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
House of Cards
Mad Men,
True Detective
Comedy Series
Louie
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Transparent
Veep
New Series
The Affair
The Knick
Silicon Valley
Transparent
True Detective
Long Form - Original
Deliverance Creek (Melissa Carter)
Return to Zero (Sean Hanish)
Long Form- Adapted
Houdini (Nicholas Meyer)
Klondike (Parts One, Three and Six - Paul T. Scheuring) (Parts Two, Four and Five - Josh Goldin & Rachel Abramowitz)
The Normal Heart (Larry Kramer)
Olive Kitteridge (Jane Anderson)
The Leftovers - Pilot (Damon Lindelof & Tom Perrotta)
Short Form New Media - Original
“Apocalypse No” (Bad Shorts) - Ben Zelevansky; luckybirdsmedia.com
“City of Angels” (Caper) - Amy Berg & Mike Sizemore; hulu.com
“Episode 1 – Nature” (F To 7th) - Ingrid Jungermann; youtube.com
“Episode 113: Rachel” (High Maintenance) - Katja Blichfeld & Ben Sinclair; helpingyoumaintain.com
“Episode 204” (Vicky and Lysander) - Damon Cardasis and Shannon Walker; youtube.com
“Episode 207” (Vicky and Lysander) - Damon Cardasis and Shannon Walker; youtube.com
Animation
“Bob and Deliver” (Bob’s Burgers) - Greg Thompson
“Brick Like Me” (The Simpsons) - Brian Kelley
“Covercraft” (The Simpsons) - Matt Selman
“Pay Pal” (The Simpsons) - David Steinberg
“Steal This Episode” (The Simpsons) - J. Stewart Burns
“Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl” (Bob’s Burgers) - Nora Smith
Episodic Drama
“A Day’s Work” (Mad Men) - Jonathan Igla and Matthew Weiner
“Devil You Know” (Boardwalk Empire) - Howard Korder
“Donald the Normal” (Rectify) - Kate Powers & Ray McKinnon
“Friendless Child” (Boardwalk Empire) - Riccardo DiLoreto & Cristine Chambers and Howard Korder
“The Last Call” (The Good Wife) - Robert King & Michelle King
“The Lion and the Rose” (Game of Thrones) - George R.R. Martin
Episodic Comedy
“The Cold” (Modern Family) - Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz
“Landline” (New Girl) - Rob Rosell
“Low Self Esteem City” (Orange Is the New Black) - Nick Jones
“So Did the Fat Lady” (Louie) - Louis C.K.
“Three Dinners” (Modern Family) - Abraham Higginbotham & Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman
“The Wilderness” (Transparent) - Ethan Kuperberg
Comedy/Variety - Series
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Colbert Reportl
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Saturday Night Live
Real Time with Bill Maher
Comedy/Variety - Specials
The 68th Annual Tony Awards
71st Annual Golden Globe Awards
2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles
Quiz and Audience Participation
Hollywood Game Night
Jeopardy!
Daytime Drama
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Children's - Episodic or Special
“Girl Meets 1961” (Girl Meets World) - Matthew Nelson
“Haunted Heartthrob” (Haunted Hathaways) - Bob Smiley
“Haunted Sisters” (Haunted Hathaways) - Boyce Bugliari & Jamie McLaughlin
Documentary - Current Events
“Losing Iraq” (Frontline) - Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser
“United States of Secrets: Privacy Lost (Part Two)” (Frontline) - Martin Smith
“United States of Secrets: The Program (Part One)” (Frontline) - Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser
Documentary - Other
“Episode Five: The Rising Road (1933-1939)” (The Roosevelts: An Intimate History) - Geoffrey C. Ward
“League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis” (Frontline) - Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser
“Standing Up in the Milky Way (Episode 1)” (COSMOS: A Space Time Odyssey) -Ann Druyan and Steven Soter
TV News – Regularly Scheduled, Bulletin, or Special Report
“50th Anniversary of JFK’s Assassination” (CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley) -Jerry Cipriano, Joe Cline
CBS This Morning - Duane Tollison, Chip Sorrentino, Bruce Meyer, Bill Crowley
“Nelson Mandela: A Man Who Changed the World” (World News with Diane Sawyer) - Diane Sawyer, Lisa Ferri, Dave Bloch
TV News - Analysis, Feature, or Commentary
“Nowhere to Go” (60 Minutes) - Scott Pelley, Oriana Zill de Granados & Michael Rey
Radio Documentary
“Three Shots Rang Out: The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later,” Darren Reynolds
Radio News - Regularly Scheduled, Bulletin, or Special Report
“6AM News,” - Philip Pilato
“8PM Hour,” - Robert Hawley
“New York City Loses a Radio News Legend,” - Bill Spadaro
“World News This Week,” - Andrew Evans
Radio News - Analysis, Feature, or Commentary
“Civil Rights at 50,” - Jane Tillman Irving
“Remembering Nelson Mandela,” - Gail Lee
On-Air Promotion
“How I Met Your Mother,” - Dan Greenberger
“WABC-TV On-Air Promos,” - Brandon Nelson
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
House of Cards
Mad Men,
True Detective
Comedy Series
Louie
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Transparent
Veep
New Series
The Affair
The Knick
Silicon Valley
Transparent
True Detective
Long Form - Original
Deliverance Creek (Melissa Carter)
Return to Zero (Sean Hanish)
Long Form- Adapted
Houdini (Nicholas Meyer)
Klondike (Parts One, Three and Six - Paul T. Scheuring) (Parts Two, Four and Five - Josh Goldin & Rachel Abramowitz)
The Normal Heart (Larry Kramer)
Olive Kitteridge (Jane Anderson)
The Leftovers - Pilot (Damon Lindelof & Tom Perrotta)
Short Form New Media - Original
“Apocalypse No” (Bad Shorts) - Ben Zelevansky; luckybirdsmedia.com
“City of Angels” (Caper) - Amy Berg & Mike Sizemore; hulu.com
“Episode 1 – Nature” (F To 7th) - Ingrid Jungermann; youtube.com
“Episode 113: Rachel” (High Maintenance) - Katja Blichfeld & Ben Sinclair; helpingyoumaintain.com
“Episode 204” (Vicky and Lysander) - Damon Cardasis and Shannon Walker; youtube.com
“Episode 207” (Vicky and Lysander) - Damon Cardasis and Shannon Walker; youtube.com
Animation
“Bob and Deliver” (Bob’s Burgers) - Greg Thompson
“Brick Like Me” (The Simpsons) - Brian Kelley
“Covercraft” (The Simpsons) - Matt Selman
“Pay Pal” (The Simpsons) - David Steinberg
“Steal This Episode” (The Simpsons) - J. Stewart Burns
“Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl” (Bob’s Burgers) - Nora Smith
Episodic Drama
“A Day’s Work” (Mad Men) - Jonathan Igla and Matthew Weiner
“Devil You Know” (Boardwalk Empire) - Howard Korder
“Donald the Normal” (Rectify) - Kate Powers & Ray McKinnon
“Friendless Child” (Boardwalk Empire) - Riccardo DiLoreto & Cristine Chambers and Howard Korder
“The Last Call” (The Good Wife) - Robert King & Michelle King
“The Lion and the Rose” (Game of Thrones) - George R.R. Martin
Episodic Comedy
“The Cold” (Modern Family) - Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz
“Landline” (New Girl) - Rob Rosell
“Low Self Esteem City” (Orange Is the New Black) - Nick Jones
“So Did the Fat Lady” (Louie) - Louis C.K.
“Three Dinners” (Modern Family) - Abraham Higginbotham & Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman
“The Wilderness” (Transparent) - Ethan Kuperberg
Comedy/Variety - Series
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Colbert Reportl
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Saturday Night Live
Real Time with Bill Maher
Comedy/Variety - Specials
The 68th Annual Tony Awards
71st Annual Golden Globe Awards
2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles
Quiz and Audience Participation
Hollywood Game Night
Jeopardy!
Daytime Drama
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Children's - Episodic or Special
“Girl Meets 1961” (Girl Meets World) - Matthew Nelson
“Haunted Heartthrob” (Haunted Hathaways) - Bob Smiley
“Haunted Sisters” (Haunted Hathaways) - Boyce Bugliari & Jamie McLaughlin
Documentary - Current Events
“Losing Iraq” (Frontline) - Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser
“United States of Secrets: Privacy Lost (Part Two)” (Frontline) - Martin Smith
“United States of Secrets: The Program (Part One)” (Frontline) - Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser
Documentary - Other
“Episode Five: The Rising Road (1933-1939)” (The Roosevelts: An Intimate History) - Geoffrey C. Ward
“League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis” (Frontline) - Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser
“Standing Up in the Milky Way (Episode 1)” (COSMOS: A Space Time Odyssey) -Ann Druyan and Steven Soter
TV News – Regularly Scheduled, Bulletin, or Special Report
“50th Anniversary of JFK’s Assassination” (CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley) -Jerry Cipriano, Joe Cline
CBS This Morning - Duane Tollison, Chip Sorrentino, Bruce Meyer, Bill Crowley
“Nelson Mandela: A Man Who Changed the World” (World News with Diane Sawyer) - Diane Sawyer, Lisa Ferri, Dave Bloch
TV News - Analysis, Feature, or Commentary
“Nowhere to Go” (60 Minutes) - Scott Pelley, Oriana Zill de Granados & Michael Rey
Radio Documentary
“Three Shots Rang Out: The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later,” Darren Reynolds
Radio News - Regularly Scheduled, Bulletin, or Special Report
“6AM News,” - Philip Pilato
“8PM Hour,” - Robert Hawley
“New York City Loses a Radio News Legend,” - Bill Spadaro
“World News This Week,” - Andrew Evans
Radio News - Analysis, Feature, or Commentary
“Civil Rights at 50,” - Jane Tillman Irving
“Remembering Nelson Mandela,” - Gail Lee
On-Air Promotion
“How I Met Your Mother,” - Dan Greenberger
“WABC-TV On-Air Promos,” - Brandon Nelson
Monday, December 1, 2014
Producers Guild of America (PGA) Documentary and Television Nominees
Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures
The Green Prince (Music Box Films)
Life Itself (Magnolia Pictures)
Merchants of Doubt (Sony Pictures Classics)
Particle Fever (Abramorama/BOND 360)
Virunga (Netflix)
Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
Game Of Thrones (HBO)
House Of Cards (Netflix)
True Detective (HBO)
Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Louie (FX)
Modern Family (ABC)
Orange Is The New Black (Netflix)
Veep (HBO)
Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television
“30 For 30″ (ESPN)
“American Masters” (PBS)
“Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” (CNN)
“COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey” (FOX/NatGeo)
“Shark Tank” (ABC)
Award for Outstanding Producer of Competition Television
“The Amazing Race” (CBS)
“Dancing With The Stars” (ABC)
“Project Runway” (Lifetime)
“Top Chef” (Bravo)
“The Voice” (NBC)
Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television
“The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central)
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC)
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO)
“Real Time With Bill Maher” (HBO)
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC)
Award for Outstanding Sports Program
“24/7″ (HBO)
“Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Atlanta Falcons” (HBO)
“Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Cincinnati Bengals” (HBO)
“Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March To Brazil” (ESPN)
“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (HBO)
Award for Outstanding Children’s Program
“Dora The Explorer” (Nickelodeon)
“Sesame Street” (Sprout)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Nickelodeon)
“Toy Story OF TERROR!” (ABC)
“Wynton Marsalis: A YoungArts Masterclass” (HBO)
Award for Outstanding Digital Series
“30 For 30 Shorts”
“Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee”
“COSMOS: A National Geographic Deeper Dive”
“Epic Rap Battles Of History”
“Video Game High School” Season 3
The Green Prince (Music Box Films)
Life Itself (Magnolia Pictures)
Merchants of Doubt (Sony Pictures Classics)
Particle Fever (Abramorama/BOND 360)
Virunga (Netflix)
Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
Game Of Thrones (HBO)
House Of Cards (Netflix)
True Detective (HBO)
Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Louie (FX)
Modern Family (ABC)
Orange Is The New Black (Netflix)
Veep (HBO)
Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television
“30 For 30″ (ESPN)
“American Masters” (PBS)
“Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” (CNN)
“COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey” (FOX/NatGeo)
“Shark Tank” (ABC)
Award for Outstanding Producer of Competition Television
“The Amazing Race” (CBS)
“Dancing With The Stars” (ABC)
“Project Runway” (Lifetime)
“Top Chef” (Bravo)
“The Voice” (NBC)
Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television
“The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central)
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC)
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO)
“Real Time With Bill Maher” (HBO)
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC)
Award for Outstanding Sports Program
“24/7″ (HBO)
“Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Atlanta Falcons” (HBO)
“Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Cincinnati Bengals” (HBO)
“Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March To Brazil” (ESPN)
“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (HBO)
Award for Outstanding Children’s Program
“Dora The Explorer” (Nickelodeon)
“Sesame Street” (Sprout)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Nickelodeon)
“Toy Story OF TERROR!” (ABC)
“Wynton Marsalis: A YoungArts Masterclass” (HBO)
Award for Outstanding Digital Series
“30 For 30 Shorts”
“Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee”
“COSMOS: A National Geographic Deeper Dive”
“Epic Rap Battles Of History”
“Video Game High School” Season 3
Saturday, November 22, 2014
First Golden Globe Television Predictions
Best Drama Series
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
House of Cards
Masters of Sex
Best Comedy Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Modern Family
Orange is the New Black
Transparent
Veep
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Clive Owen "The Knick"
Michael Sheen "Masters of Sex"
Kevin Spacey "House of Cards"
James Spader "The Blacklist"
Dominic West "The Affair"
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis "How to Get Away With Murder"
Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Kerry Washington "Scandal"
Robin Wright "House of Cards"
Ruth Wilson "The Affair"
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Ricky Gervais "Derek"
Ian McKellen "Vicious"
Jim Parsons "The Big Bang Theory"
Andy Samberg "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Jeffrey Tambor "Transparent"
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham "Girls"
Lisa Kudrow "The Comeback"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"
Taylor Schilling "Orange is the New Black"
Best Made for Television Movie/Limited Series
American Horror Story: Freak Show
Fargo
The Normal Heart
Olive Kitteridge
True Detective
Best Actor in a Made for Television Movie/Limited Series
Benedict Cumberbatch "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Woody Harrelson "True Detective"
Matthew McConaughey "True Detective"
Mark Ruffalo "The Normal Heart"
Billy Bob Thornton "Fargo"
Best Actress in a Made for Television Movie/Limited Series
Maggie Gyllenhaal "The Honourable Woman"
Jessica Lange "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Frances McDormand "Olive Kitteridge"
Sarah Paulson "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Cicely Tyson "The Trip to Bountiful"
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Bomer "The Normal Heart"
Peter Dinklage "Game of Thrones"
Martin Freeman "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Bill Murray "Olive Kitteridge"
Jon Voight "Ray Donovan"
Best Supporting Actress
Uzo Aduba "Orange is the New Black"
Kathy Bates "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Allison Janney "Mom"
Kate Mulgrew "Orange is the New Black"
Julia Roberts "The Normal Heart"
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
House of Cards
Masters of Sex
Best Comedy Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Modern Family
Orange is the New Black
Transparent
Veep
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Clive Owen "The Knick"
Michael Sheen "Masters of Sex"
Kevin Spacey "House of Cards"
James Spader "The Blacklist"
Dominic West "The Affair"
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis "How to Get Away With Murder"
Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Kerry Washington "Scandal"
Robin Wright "House of Cards"
Ruth Wilson "The Affair"
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Ricky Gervais "Derek"
Ian McKellen "Vicious"
Jim Parsons "The Big Bang Theory"
Andy Samberg "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Jeffrey Tambor "Transparent"
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham "Girls"
Lisa Kudrow "The Comeback"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"
Taylor Schilling "Orange is the New Black"
Best Made for Television Movie/Limited Series
American Horror Story: Freak Show
Fargo
The Normal Heart
Olive Kitteridge
True Detective
Best Actor in a Made for Television Movie/Limited Series
Benedict Cumberbatch "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Woody Harrelson "True Detective"
Matthew McConaughey "True Detective"
Mark Ruffalo "The Normal Heart"
Billy Bob Thornton "Fargo"
Best Actress in a Made for Television Movie/Limited Series
Maggie Gyllenhaal "The Honourable Woman"
Jessica Lange "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Frances McDormand "Olive Kitteridge"
Sarah Paulson "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Cicely Tyson "The Trip to Bountiful"
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Bomer "The Normal Heart"
Peter Dinklage "Game of Thrones"
Martin Freeman "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Bill Murray "Olive Kitteridge"
Jon Voight "Ray Donovan"
Best Supporting Actress
Uzo Aduba "Orange is the New Black"
Kathy Bates "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Allison Janney "Mom"
Kate Mulgrew "Orange is the New Black"
Julia Roberts "The Normal Heart"
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Television Nominations
Episode of a Regular Series
PJ Dillon, Vikings, “Blood Eagle” (History)
Jonathan Freeman, ASC, Boardwalk Empire, “Golden Days for Boys and Girls” (HBO)
Anette Haellmigk, Game of Thrones, “The Children” (HBO)
Christopher Norr, Gotham, “Spirit of the Goat” (Fox)
Richard Rutkowski, Manhattan, “Perestroika” (WGN America)
Fabian Wagner, Game of Thrones, “Mockingbird” (HBO)
Television Movie, Miniseries or Pilot
David Greene, CSC, The Trip to Bountiful (Lifetime)
John Lindley, ASC, Manhattan pilot (WGN America)
David Stockton, ASC, Gotham pilot (Fox)
Theo van de Sande, ASC, Deliverance Creek (Lifetime)
PJ Dillon, Vikings, “Blood Eagle” (History)
Jonathan Freeman, ASC, Boardwalk Empire, “Golden Days for Boys and Girls” (HBO)
Anette Haellmigk, Game of Thrones, “The Children” (HBO)
Christopher Norr, Gotham, “Spirit of the Goat” (Fox)
Richard Rutkowski, Manhattan, “Perestroika” (WGN America)
Fabian Wagner, Game of Thrones, “Mockingbird” (HBO)
Television Movie, Miniseries or Pilot
David Greene, CSC, The Trip to Bountiful (Lifetime)
John Lindley, ASC, Manhattan pilot (WGN America)
David Stockton, ASC, Gotham pilot (Fox)
Theo van de Sande, ASC, Deliverance Creek (Lifetime)
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
2015 Peoples Choice Award Nominations
I completely missed these nominations a couple of days ago, so now here is the list:
Favorite Movie
22 Jump Street
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Guardians of the Galaxy
Maleficent
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Favorite Movie Actor
Brad Pitt
Channing Tatum
Hugh Jackman
Mark Wahlberg
Robert Downey Jr.
Favorite Movie Actress
Angelina Jolie
Emma Stone
Jennifer Lawrence
Melissa McCarthy
Scarlett Johansson
Favorite Movie Duo
Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone (The Amazing Spider-Man 2)
Chris Evans & Scarlett Johansson (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum (22 Jump Street)
Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars)
Shailene Woodley & Theo James (Divergent)
Favorite Action Movie
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Divergent
Guardians of the Galaxy
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Favorite Action Movie Actor
Chris Evans
Denzel Washington
Hugh Jackman
Liam Neeson
Mark Wahlberg
Favorite Action Movie Actress
Angelina Jolie
Jennifer Lawrence
Scarlett Johansson
Shailene Woodley
Zoe Saldana
Favorite Comedic Movie
22 Jump Street
Blended
Let’s Be Cops
Neighbors
The Other Woman
Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Adam Sandler
Channing Tatum
Jonah Hill
Seth Rogen
Zac Efron
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Cameron Diaz
Charlize Theron
Drew Barrymore
Melissa McCarthy
Tina Fey
Favorite Dramatic Movie
The Fault in Our Stars
The Giver
Heaven Is for Real
If I Stay
Noah
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Ben Affleck
Brad Pitt
George Clooney
Matt Damon
Robert Downey Jr.
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress
Chloë Grace Moretz
Emma Stone
Meryl Streep
Reese Witherspoon
Shailene Woodley
Favorite Family Movie
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
How to Train Your Dragon 2
The LEGO Movie
Maleficent
Rio 2
Favorite Thriller Movie
Annabelle
Dracula Untold
The Equalizer
Gone Girl
The Purge: Anarchy
Favorite TV Show
The Big Bang Theory
Game Of Thrones
NCIS
Once Upon a Time
The Walking Dead
Favorite Network TV Comedy
2 Broke Girls
The Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
Mom
New Girl
Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Ashton Kutcher
Chris Colfer
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jim Parsons
Ty Burrell
Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Amy Poehler
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting
Melissa McCarthy
Sofia Vergara
Zooey Deschanel
Favorite Network TV Drama
Chicago Fire
Downton Abbey
Grey’s Anatomy
Revenge
Scandal
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Dax Shepard
Jesse Williams
Justin Chambers
Patrick Dempsey
Taylor Kinney
Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Alyssa Milano
Ellen Pompeo
Emily VanCamp
Hayden Panettiere
Kerry Washington
Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Baby Daddy
Cougar Town
Faking It
Melissa & Joey
Young & Hungry
Favorite Cable TV Drama
Bates Motel
Pretty Little Liars
Rizzoli & Isles
Sons of Anarchy
True Detective
Favorite Cable TV Actor
Charlie Hunnam
Eric Dane
Matt Bomer
Sean Bean
William H. Macy
Favorite Cable TV Actress
Angie Harmon
Ashley Benson
Courteney Cox
Kristen Bell
Lucy Hale
Favorite TV Crime Drama
Bones
Castle
Criminal Minds
The Mentalist
NCIS
Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor
David Boreanaz
Kevin Bacon
Nathan Fillion
Shemar Moore
Simon Baker
Favorite Crime Drama TV Actress
Emily Deschanel
Lucy Liu
Mariska Hargitay
Robin Tunney
Stana Katic
Favorite Network Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show
Beauty and the Beast
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Once Upon a Time
Supernatural
The Vampire Diaries
Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
Doctor Who
Game of Thrones
Outlander
The Walking Dead
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor
Ian Somerhalder
Jared Padalecki
Jensen Ackles
Misha Collins
Paul Wesley
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Ginnifer Goodwin
Jennifer Morrison
Jessica Lange
Kristin Kreuk
Nina Dobrev
Favorite Competition TV Show
America’s Got Talent
Dancing with the Stars
Hell’s Kitchen
MasterChef
The Voice
Favorite Daytime TV Host(s)
Ellen DeGeneres
Kelly Ripa & Michael Strahan
Queen Latifah
Rachael Ray
Steve Harvey
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
Conan O’Brien
Craig Ferguson
David Letterman
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Kimmel
Favorite Dramedy
Awkward.
Orange Is the New Black
Shameless
Suits
White Collar
Favorite TV Icon
Betty White
Katey Sagal
Mark Harmon
Tim Allen
Tom Selleck
Favorite TV Duo
David Boreanaz & Emily Deschanel (Bones)
Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time)
Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)
Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic (Castle)
Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries)
Favorite TV Character We Miss Most
Dr. Cristina Yang played by Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy)
Dr. Lance Sweets played by John Francis Daley (Bones)
Hershel Greene played by Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead)
Leslie Shay played by Lauren German (Chicago Fire)
Neal Cassidy played by Michael Raymond-James (Once Upon a Time)
Favorite Actor In A New TV Series
Ben McKenzie
David Tennant
Dylan McDermott
Laurence Fishburne
Scott Bakula
Favorite Actress In A New TV Series
Debra Messing
Jada Pinkett Smith
Octavia Spencer
Téa Leoni
Viola Davis
Favorite Sketch Comedy TV Show
Drunk History
Inside Amy Schumer
Key & Peele
Kroll Show
Saturday Night Live
Favorite Animated TV Show
American Dad
Bob’s Burgers
Family Guy
The Simpsons
South Park
Favorite New TV Comedy
A to Z
Bad Judge
black-ish
Cristela
Jane the Virgin
Marry Me
The McCarthys
Mulaney
Selfie
Favorite New TV Drama
Constantine
The Flash
Forever
Gotham
Gracepoint
How to Get Away with Murder
Madam Secretary
The Mysteries of Laura
NCIS: New Orleans
Red Band Society
Scorpion
Stalker
Favorite Male Artist
Blake Shelton
Ed Sheeran
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
Sam Smith
Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé
Iggy Azalea
Katy Perry
Sia
Taylor Swift
Favorite Group
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
One Direction
OneRepublic
Favorite Breakout Artist
5 Seconds of Summer
Charli XCX
Fifth Harmony
Meghan Trainor
Sam Smith
Favorite Male Country Artist
Blake Shelton
Brad Paisley
Hunter Hayes
Luke Bryan
Tim McGraw
Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Faith Hill
Lucy Hale
Miranda Lambert
Favorite Country Group
The Band Perry
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Jennifer Lopez
Jessie J
Sia
Taylor Swift
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Iggy Azalea
Jay Z
Nicki Minaj
T.I.
Favorite R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Jennifer Hudson
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
Usher
Favorite Album
G I R L by Pharrell Williams
Ghost Stories by Coldplay
In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith
My Everything by Ariana Grande
X by Ed Sheeran
Favorite Song
“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
“Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
“Maps” by Maroon 5
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“Stay with Me” by Sam Smith
Favorite Movie
22 Jump Street
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Guardians of the Galaxy
Maleficent
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Favorite Movie Actor
Brad Pitt
Channing Tatum
Hugh Jackman
Mark Wahlberg
Robert Downey Jr.
Favorite Movie Actress
Angelina Jolie
Emma Stone
Jennifer Lawrence
Melissa McCarthy
Scarlett Johansson
Favorite Movie Duo
Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone (The Amazing Spider-Man 2)
Chris Evans & Scarlett Johansson (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum (22 Jump Street)
Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars)
Shailene Woodley & Theo James (Divergent)
Favorite Action Movie
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Divergent
Guardians of the Galaxy
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Favorite Action Movie Actor
Chris Evans
Denzel Washington
Hugh Jackman
Liam Neeson
Mark Wahlberg
Favorite Action Movie Actress
Angelina Jolie
Jennifer Lawrence
Scarlett Johansson
Shailene Woodley
Zoe Saldana
Favorite Comedic Movie
22 Jump Street
Blended
Let’s Be Cops
Neighbors
The Other Woman
Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Adam Sandler
Channing Tatum
Jonah Hill
Seth Rogen
Zac Efron
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Cameron Diaz
Charlize Theron
Drew Barrymore
Melissa McCarthy
Tina Fey
Favorite Dramatic Movie
The Fault in Our Stars
The Giver
Heaven Is for Real
If I Stay
Noah
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Ben Affleck
Brad Pitt
George Clooney
Matt Damon
Robert Downey Jr.
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress
Chloë Grace Moretz
Emma Stone
Meryl Streep
Reese Witherspoon
Shailene Woodley
Favorite Family Movie
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
How to Train Your Dragon 2
The LEGO Movie
Maleficent
Rio 2
Favorite Thriller Movie
Annabelle
Dracula Untold
The Equalizer
Gone Girl
The Purge: Anarchy
Favorite TV Show
The Big Bang Theory
Game Of Thrones
NCIS
Once Upon a Time
The Walking Dead
Favorite Network TV Comedy
2 Broke Girls
The Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
Mom
New Girl
Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Ashton Kutcher
Chris Colfer
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jim Parsons
Ty Burrell
Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Amy Poehler
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting
Melissa McCarthy
Sofia Vergara
Zooey Deschanel
Favorite Network TV Drama
Chicago Fire
Downton Abbey
Grey’s Anatomy
Revenge
Scandal
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Dax Shepard
Jesse Williams
Justin Chambers
Patrick Dempsey
Taylor Kinney
Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Alyssa Milano
Ellen Pompeo
Emily VanCamp
Hayden Panettiere
Kerry Washington
Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Baby Daddy
Cougar Town
Faking It
Melissa & Joey
Young & Hungry
Favorite Cable TV Drama
Bates Motel
Pretty Little Liars
Rizzoli & Isles
Sons of Anarchy
True Detective
Favorite Cable TV Actor
Charlie Hunnam
Eric Dane
Matt Bomer
Sean Bean
William H. Macy
Favorite Cable TV Actress
Angie Harmon
Ashley Benson
Courteney Cox
Kristen Bell
Lucy Hale
Favorite TV Crime Drama
Bones
Castle
Criminal Minds
The Mentalist
NCIS
Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor
David Boreanaz
Kevin Bacon
Nathan Fillion
Shemar Moore
Simon Baker
Favorite Crime Drama TV Actress
Emily Deschanel
Lucy Liu
Mariska Hargitay
Robin Tunney
Stana Katic
Favorite Network Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show
Beauty and the Beast
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Once Upon a Time
Supernatural
The Vampire Diaries
Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
Doctor Who
Game of Thrones
Outlander
The Walking Dead
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor
Ian Somerhalder
Jared Padalecki
Jensen Ackles
Misha Collins
Paul Wesley
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Ginnifer Goodwin
Jennifer Morrison
Jessica Lange
Kristin Kreuk
Nina Dobrev
Favorite Competition TV Show
America’s Got Talent
Dancing with the Stars
Hell’s Kitchen
MasterChef
The Voice
Favorite Daytime TV Host(s)
Ellen DeGeneres
Kelly Ripa & Michael Strahan
Queen Latifah
Rachael Ray
Steve Harvey
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
Conan O’Brien
Craig Ferguson
David Letterman
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Kimmel
Favorite Dramedy
Awkward.
Orange Is the New Black
Shameless
Suits
White Collar
Favorite TV Icon
Betty White
Katey Sagal
Mark Harmon
Tim Allen
Tom Selleck
Favorite TV Duo
David Boreanaz & Emily Deschanel (Bones)
Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time)
Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)
Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic (Castle)
Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries)
Favorite TV Character We Miss Most
Dr. Cristina Yang played by Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy)
Dr. Lance Sweets played by John Francis Daley (Bones)
Hershel Greene played by Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead)
Leslie Shay played by Lauren German (Chicago Fire)
Neal Cassidy played by Michael Raymond-James (Once Upon a Time)
Favorite Actor In A New TV Series
Ben McKenzie
David Tennant
Dylan McDermott
Laurence Fishburne
Scott Bakula
Favorite Actress In A New TV Series
Debra Messing
Jada Pinkett Smith
Octavia Spencer
Téa Leoni
Viola Davis
Favorite Sketch Comedy TV Show
Drunk History
Inside Amy Schumer
Key & Peele
Kroll Show
Saturday Night Live
Favorite Animated TV Show
American Dad
Bob’s Burgers
Family Guy
The Simpsons
South Park
Favorite New TV Comedy
A to Z
Bad Judge
black-ish
Cristela
Jane the Virgin
Marry Me
The McCarthys
Mulaney
Selfie
Favorite New TV Drama
Constantine
The Flash
Forever
Gotham
Gracepoint
How to Get Away with Murder
Madam Secretary
The Mysteries of Laura
NCIS: New Orleans
Red Band Society
Scorpion
Stalker
Favorite Male Artist
Blake Shelton
Ed Sheeran
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
Sam Smith
Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé
Iggy Azalea
Katy Perry
Sia
Taylor Swift
Favorite Group
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
One Direction
OneRepublic
Favorite Breakout Artist
5 Seconds of Summer
Charli XCX
Fifth Harmony
Meghan Trainor
Sam Smith
Favorite Male Country Artist
Blake Shelton
Brad Paisley
Hunter Hayes
Luke Bryan
Tim McGraw
Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Faith Hill
Lucy Hale
Miranda Lambert
Favorite Country Group
The Band Perry
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Jennifer Lopez
Jessie J
Sia
Taylor Swift
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Iggy Azalea
Jay Z
Nicki Minaj
T.I.
Favorite R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Jennifer Hudson
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
Usher
Favorite Album
G I R L by Pharrell Williams
Ghost Stories by Coldplay
In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith
My Everything by Ariana Grande
X by Ed Sheeran
Favorite Song
“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
“Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
“Maps” by Maroon 5
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“Stay with Me” by Sam Smith
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
2014 Emmys: The End
I needed a day to really process this year's Emmys, because there was just something about them that seemed off. I have finally figured out the problem. With the exception of The Blacklist, and renewing Parenthood and Parks & Recreation for another season, NBC really can't do anything right. By moving up the Emmys entire month, in ensured that there were few surprises in major categories, probably because by the time that voters had the episodes to watch, there was little time to actually absorb the episodes and the performances within them. That extra month that is usually given is where voters have time to really watch and see, and it is also where we get our surprises, which make for an exciting evening. What I saw Monday night was an incredibly dull show, and also incredibly too predictable because voters simply fell back on their old favorites. Now let me stop here and put out an important disclaimer. There was not one bad or undeserving winner in the Comedy and Drama Categories. Breaking Bad ended in superb style, so the wins for the series, Gunn, Cranston, and Paul were certainly worthy. The Good Wife's resurgent season ended with its star Julianna Margulies earning another Emmy representative of the season as a whole, and her stunning performance week after week. Even True Detective earned a directing win for its great season. I know that we are all sick of Modern Family winning, but this past season was one of its best, and Burrell and Mancuso are always good for laughs and quality directing. Jim Parsons gets a lot of hate around the blogosphere, but he has created one of the most iconic and endearing television characters of the last decade, so it is not hard to see what voters keep going back to him, especially since his category has been relatively weak for years now. And Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney are two of the best actress working in television today, so even though their continued honors may seem excessive, they are not undeserved. All of this being said, I think it would have been nice to see at least a few newcomers, a few surprises, if for anything, for the fact that we as viewers watch the ceremony to not only view the honors, but also to be entertained. I think NBC is doing it again next year, which is a real shame for us Emmy fanatics. I hope that they sense that that an extra month would do all the voters a bit of good, and change their policy. If not, we will probably continue to see old favorites.
There were a few surprises, but almost all of them occurred in the Television Movie/Miniseries categories. Fargo and The Normal Heart took the program categories as expected, and while most people were predicting someone else, it was not a shock that Kathy Bates and Jessica Lange took home honors, their veteran statuses probably helping in this shortened period. But there must have been some Sherlock fans in those panels, because after not winning any Emmys for its first two seasons, it won a total of seven (including Creative Arts), becoming the most honored program this year. Martin Freeman's win was probably a combination of Fargo and Sherlock fans, so it wasn't that surprising. But when Steven Moffatt beat out Larry Kramer, and Benedict Cumberbatch beat the Fargo guys and Mark Ruffalo, I was shocked. The Normal Heart clearly had enough broad support in the larger program panels, but in the smaller ones, its support was simply not very deep, and that is probably the biggest surprise. We expected it to explode that the Emmys, and it ended up winning a total of two out of twelve nominations. The folks over at HBO are probably still scratching their heads, while the PBS folks are probably still celebrating.
But other than those couple of surprises, the evening overall was dull, and uneventful, and poor Seth Meyers just paled in comparison to last year's host Neil Patrick Harris. And because of their shortened scedule, the whole season seemed like a gigantic blur, there was not enough time to absorb them or really enjoy them. So here's to hoping next year will be a bit more exciting, and until then, the Oscar race is officially on, as the Venice Film Festival has officially begun, and the Oscar buzz is already building. Stay tuned!!!
There were a few surprises, but almost all of them occurred in the Television Movie/Miniseries categories. Fargo and The Normal Heart took the program categories as expected, and while most people were predicting someone else, it was not a shock that Kathy Bates and Jessica Lange took home honors, their veteran statuses probably helping in this shortened period. But there must have been some Sherlock fans in those panels, because after not winning any Emmys for its first two seasons, it won a total of seven (including Creative Arts), becoming the most honored program this year. Martin Freeman's win was probably a combination of Fargo and Sherlock fans, so it wasn't that surprising. But when Steven Moffatt beat out Larry Kramer, and Benedict Cumberbatch beat the Fargo guys and Mark Ruffalo, I was shocked. The Normal Heart clearly had enough broad support in the larger program panels, but in the smaller ones, its support was simply not very deep, and that is probably the biggest surprise. We expected it to explode that the Emmys, and it ended up winning a total of two out of twelve nominations. The folks over at HBO are probably still scratching their heads, while the PBS folks are probably still celebrating.
But other than those couple of surprises, the evening overall was dull, and uneventful, and poor Seth Meyers just paled in comparison to last year's host Neil Patrick Harris. And because of their shortened scedule, the whole season seemed like a gigantic blur, there was not enough time to absorb them or really enjoy them. So here's to hoping next year will be a bit more exciting, and until then, the Oscar race is officially on, as the Venice Film Festival has officially begun, and the Oscar buzz is already building. Stay tuned!!!
Monday, August 25, 2014
The 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Award Winners
Best Drama Series - Breaking Bad
Best Comedy Series - Modern Family
Best Actor in a Drama Series - Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Best Actress in a Drama Series - Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Best Actor in a Comedy Series - Jim Parsons "The Big Bang Theory"
Best Actress in a Comedy Series - Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Aaron Paul "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Anna Gunn "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Ty Burrell "Modern Family"
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Allison Janney "Mom"
Best TV Movie - The Normal Heart
Best Miniseries - Fargo
Best Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Benedict Cumberbatch "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Best Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Jessica Lange "American Horror Story: Coven"
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Martin Freeman "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Kathy Bates "American Horror Story: Coven"
Best Variety Series - The Colbert Report
Best Reality-Competition Series - The Amazing Race
Best Directing in a Comedy Series - Gail Mancuso "Modern Family - Las Vegas"
Best Writing in a Comedy Series - Louis C.K. "Louie - So Did the Fat Lady"
Best Directing in a Drama Series - Cary Fukunaga "True Detective - Who Goes There"
Best Writing in a Drama Series - Moira Walley-Beckett "Breaking Bad - Ozymandias"
Best Directing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Colin Bucksey "Fargo - Buridan's Ass"
Best Writing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Steven Moffat "Sherlock: Hist Last Vow"
Best Directing in a Variety Special - Glenn Weiss "The 67th Annual Tony Awards"
Best Writing in a Variety Special - Sarah Silverman "Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles"
Best Comedy Series - Modern Family
Best Actor in a Drama Series - Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Best Actress in a Drama Series - Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Best Actor in a Comedy Series - Jim Parsons "The Big Bang Theory"
Best Actress in a Comedy Series - Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Aaron Paul "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Anna Gunn "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Ty Burrell "Modern Family"
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Allison Janney "Mom"
Best TV Movie - The Normal Heart
Best Miniseries - Fargo
Best Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Benedict Cumberbatch "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Best Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Jessica Lange "American Horror Story: Coven"
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Martin Freeman "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Kathy Bates "American Horror Story: Coven"
Best Variety Series - The Colbert Report
Best Reality-Competition Series - The Amazing Race
Best Directing in a Comedy Series - Gail Mancuso "Modern Family - Las Vegas"
Best Writing in a Comedy Series - Louis C.K. "Louie - So Did the Fat Lady"
Best Directing in a Drama Series - Cary Fukunaga "True Detective - Who Goes There"
Best Writing in a Drama Series - Moira Walley-Beckett "Breaking Bad - Ozymandias"
Best Directing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Colin Bucksey "Fargo - Buridan's Ass"
Best Writing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Steven Moffat "Sherlock: Hist Last Vow"
Best Directing in a Variety Special - Glenn Weiss "The 67th Annual Tony Awards"
Best Writing in a Variety Special - Sarah Silverman "Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles"
2014 Emmy Predictions: Final List
Ok, so here we go! Months of watching and predicting have all led up to this, the final predictions list. Will post the winners, obviously, tonight, and will do a full rundown of the show, the season, and etc. soon after before we take a look at the upcoming Oscar season with the beginning of the fall festivals.
Best Drama Series - Breaking Bad
Best Comedy Series - Modern Family
Best Actor in a Drama Series - Matthew McConaughey "True Detective"
Best Actress in a Drama Series - Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Best Actor in a Comedy Series - Ricky Gervais "Derek"
Best Actress in a Comedy Series - Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Josh Charles "The Good Wife"
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Anna Gunn "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Jesse Tyler Ferguson "Modern Family"
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Allison Janney "Mom"
Best TV Movie - The Normal Heart"
Best Miniseries - Fargo
Best Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Mark Ruffalo "The Normal Heart"
Best Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Cicely Tyson "The Trip to Bountiful"
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Matt Bomer "The Normal Heart"
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Julia Roberts "The Normal Heart"
Best Variety Series - The Colbert Report
Best Reality-Competition Series - The Voice
Best Directing in a Comedy Series - Gail Mancuso "Modern Family - Las Vegas"
Best Writing in a Comedy Series - Louis C.K. "Louie - So Did the Fat Lady"
Best Directing in a Drama Series - Cary Fukunaga "True Detective - Who Goes There"
Best Writing in a Drama Series - Vince Gilligan "Breaking Bad - Felina"
Best Directing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Ryan Murphy "The Normal Heart"
Best Writing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Larry Kramer "The Normal Heart"
Best Directing in a Variety Special - Glenn Weiss "The 67th Annual Tony Awards"
Best Writing in a Variety Special - Billy Crystal and Alan Zweibel "Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays"
Best Drama Series - Breaking Bad
Best Comedy Series - Modern Family
Best Actor in a Drama Series - Matthew McConaughey "True Detective"
Best Actress in a Drama Series - Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Best Actor in a Comedy Series - Ricky Gervais "Derek"
Best Actress in a Comedy Series - Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Josh Charles "The Good Wife"
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Anna Gunn "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Jesse Tyler Ferguson "Modern Family"
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Allison Janney "Mom"
Best TV Movie - The Normal Heart"
Best Miniseries - Fargo
Best Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Mark Ruffalo "The Normal Heart"
Best Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Cicely Tyson "The Trip to Bountiful"
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Matt Bomer "The Normal Heart"
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Julia Roberts "The Normal Heart"
Best Variety Series - The Colbert Report
Best Reality-Competition Series - The Voice
Best Directing in a Comedy Series - Gail Mancuso "Modern Family - Las Vegas"
Best Writing in a Comedy Series - Louis C.K. "Louie - So Did the Fat Lady"
Best Directing in a Drama Series - Cary Fukunaga "True Detective - Who Goes There"
Best Writing in a Drama Series - Vince Gilligan "Breaking Bad - Felina"
Best Directing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Ryan Murphy "The Normal Heart"
Best Writing in a TV Movie/Miniseries - Larry Kramer "The Normal Heart"
Best Directing in a Variety Special - Glenn Weiss "The 67th Annual Tony Awards"
Best Writing in a Variety Special - Billy Crystal and Alan Zweibel "Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays"
Sunday, August 24, 2014
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Drama Series
Will Win - Breaking Bad
Should Win - Breaking Bad
Could Win - True Detective or House of Cards
Commentary - People say that Breaking Bad cannot win because it aired so long ago. And yes, that could be a significant factor. And yet, all these months later, as AMC is reliving the entire series through their Breaking Bad Binge, those last couple of episodes seems to be all anybody can talk about. Breaking Bad was a cultural phenomenon, it was as addicting as the drugs that these characters sold and cooked, it was and will always remain one of the greatest drama series to ever air on television. True Detective is the new, shiny toy, and did well at the Creative Arts Emmys showing a lot of support. Plus HBO is hungry to win this prize again, that is why they moved it into this category instead of Miniseries. And House of Cards is a political heavyweight with genuine movie stars and a killer premise. But I think both will have to just wait one more year. I think that this industry recognizes the need to honor Breaking Bad one more time, and least I hope they do.
Should Win - Breaking Bad
Could Win - True Detective or House of Cards
Commentary - People say that Breaking Bad cannot win because it aired so long ago. And yes, that could be a significant factor. And yet, all these months later, as AMC is reliving the entire series through their Breaking Bad Binge, those last couple of episodes seems to be all anybody can talk about. Breaking Bad was a cultural phenomenon, it was as addicting as the drugs that these characters sold and cooked, it was and will always remain one of the greatest drama series to ever air on television. True Detective is the new, shiny toy, and did well at the Creative Arts Emmys showing a lot of support. Plus HBO is hungry to win this prize again, that is why they moved it into this category instead of Miniseries. And House of Cards is a political heavyweight with genuine movie stars and a killer premise. But I think both will have to just wait one more year. I think that this industry recognizes the need to honor Breaking Bad one more time, and least I hope they do.
Friday, August 22, 2014
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Comedy Series
Will Win - Modern Family
Should Win - Veep or The Big Bang Theory
Could Win - Veep, Orange is the New Black, or The Big Bang Theory
Commentary - In order to take down the juggernaut Modern Family, there need to be a clear winner, and honestly, while there are three real possibilities, none of them seem to be standing out as the one to beat it. Veep had another great season, and finally got a writing nomination, something that is almost essential to winning. And I do think that if anything can take down Modern Family it is Veep. It its a straight up, laughh-out-loud comedy with a great ensemble (basically the formula for winning Best Comedy Series), and has a political twist, which also helps its cause. Speaking of no writing (or directing), The Big Bang Theory once again missed the mark on those accounts. But it is always a threat, as it is the biggest show on television, and reminds me a lot of the last winner to win without either writing or directing, Friends. If voters are looking for an opportunity to reward this show, this year with multiple contenders and no clear front runner could be the one that lands them the top prize. Then there is Orange is the New Black. It is the hot new show, won an impressive amount of Creative Arts Emmys, and has crazy buzz. But here is the sticking point for me. This type of dramedy show has never won this category, despite plenty of nominations for the genre over the last decade. Voters for this category like comedies, they like to laugh, and while Orange is the New Black has its moments, it is not really a comedy, and I think its dramatic parts (which compromise the majority of the series) will cause it to lose. So we come back to Modern Family. It had a much better season than last year's (probably the best season since the first two), is still clearly beloved by this industry, and in a close race, I go with what I know. And what I know is that Emmy voters will have no problem giving Modern Family a fifth Emmy in a row.
Should Win - Veep or The Big Bang Theory
Could Win - Veep, Orange is the New Black, or The Big Bang Theory
Commentary - In order to take down the juggernaut Modern Family, there need to be a clear winner, and honestly, while there are three real possibilities, none of them seem to be standing out as the one to beat it. Veep had another great season, and finally got a writing nomination, something that is almost essential to winning. And I do think that if anything can take down Modern Family it is Veep. It its a straight up, laughh-out-loud comedy with a great ensemble (basically the formula for winning Best Comedy Series), and has a political twist, which also helps its cause. Speaking of no writing (or directing), The Big Bang Theory once again missed the mark on those accounts. But it is always a threat, as it is the biggest show on television, and reminds me a lot of the last winner to win without either writing or directing, Friends. If voters are looking for an opportunity to reward this show, this year with multiple contenders and no clear front runner could be the one that lands them the top prize. Then there is Orange is the New Black. It is the hot new show, won an impressive amount of Creative Arts Emmys, and has crazy buzz. But here is the sticking point for me. This type of dramedy show has never won this category, despite plenty of nominations for the genre over the last decade. Voters for this category like comedies, they like to laugh, and while Orange is the New Black has its moments, it is not really a comedy, and I think its dramatic parts (which compromise the majority of the series) will cause it to lose. So we come back to Modern Family. It had a much better season than last year's (probably the best season since the first two), is still clearly beloved by this industry, and in a close race, I go with what I know. And what I know is that Emmy voters will have no problem giving Modern Family a fifth Emmy in a row.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Actor in a Drama Series
Will Win - Matthew McConaughey "True Detective"
Should Win - Matthew McConuaghey or Woody Harrelson "True Detective" or Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Could Win - Woody Harrelson "True Detective" or Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Commentary - As always this is a brutal race, this year it looks like that race is between three acting titans. You have television veteran, Emmy winner, and movie star Woody Harrelson vs. recent Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey vs. three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston. And we haven't even gotten to the rest of the nominees, all of which have their own pedigrees as well. This is just one of those races were literally voters could do no wrong. But I think it is between these three guys. Harrelson is just as fantastic as McConaughey in True Detective, and is a television veteran. But I think he will be encompassed by the McConaissance. Bryan Cranston could ride the Breaking Bad wave to another Emmy victory, but we all noticed how he stopped winning when his character lost the sympathy factor. I think that McConaughey gets to play so many different emotions and worlds in his role that Emmy voters will eat it up in a very close race.
Should Win - Matthew McConuaghey or Woody Harrelson "True Detective" or Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Could Win - Woody Harrelson "True Detective" or Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Commentary - As always this is a brutal race, this year it looks like that race is between three acting titans. You have television veteran, Emmy winner, and movie star Woody Harrelson vs. recent Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey vs. three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston. And we haven't even gotten to the rest of the nominees, all of which have their own pedigrees as well. This is just one of those races were literally voters could do no wrong. But I think it is between these three guys. Harrelson is just as fantastic as McConaughey in True Detective, and is a television veteran. But I think he will be encompassed by the McConaissance. Bryan Cranston could ride the Breaking Bad wave to another Emmy victory, but we all noticed how he stopped winning when his character lost the sympathy factor. I think that McConaughey gets to play so many different emotions and worlds in his role that Emmy voters will eat it up in a very close race.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Actress in a Drama Series
Will Win - Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Should Win - Lizzy Caplan "Masters of Sex" or Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Could Win - Claire Danes "Homeland" or Kerry Washington "Scandal"
Commentary - After missing the cut last year, Julianna Margulies has come back in full force. Not only did she secure a nomination, but she has a knock out episode submission backed by a knock out season and I think that she is going to take home a second Emmy for her role as Alicia Florrick. The acting branch went to bat for The Good Wife this year, and gave it four well-deserved nominations. I think between her episode and the goodwill for her and the cast this year will be enough to overcome two incredibly competitive contenders. I had thought Robin Wright would play a role in this race, but her episode was underwhelming. Contrarily, I thought Claire Danes would be out (not in terms of a nod but for the win), and she once again submitted a great episode that shows her range as an actor. Even though Homeland has slipped in terms of overall recognition, they clearly love Danes, and this character. Do not be surprised if she pulls off a third win in a row. Finally, none of us should discount Kerry Washington. She is fierce on Scandal, an icon of style, politics, and film/television, and still has the ability to make history. Plus, Emmy voters clearly like Scandal, especially the actors, so if that particular panel is filled with Gladiators, it could easily happen.
Should Win - Lizzy Caplan "Masters of Sex" or Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Could Win - Claire Danes "Homeland" or Kerry Washington "Scandal"
Commentary - After missing the cut last year, Julianna Margulies has come back in full force. Not only did she secure a nomination, but she has a knock out episode submission backed by a knock out season and I think that she is going to take home a second Emmy for her role as Alicia Florrick. The acting branch went to bat for The Good Wife this year, and gave it four well-deserved nominations. I think between her episode and the goodwill for her and the cast this year will be enough to overcome two incredibly competitive contenders. I had thought Robin Wright would play a role in this race, but her episode was underwhelming. Contrarily, I thought Claire Danes would be out (not in terms of a nod but for the win), and she once again submitted a great episode that shows her range as an actor. Even though Homeland has slipped in terms of overall recognition, they clearly love Danes, and this character. Do not be surprised if she pulls off a third win in a row. Finally, none of us should discount Kerry Washington. She is fierce on Scandal, an icon of style, politics, and film/television, and still has the ability to make history. Plus, Emmy voters clearly like Scandal, especially the actors, so if that particular panel is filled with Gladiators, it could easily happen.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Will Win - Ricky Gervais "Derek"
Should Win - Louis C.K. "Louie"
Could Win - Jim Parsons "The Big Bang Theory" or William H. Macy "Shameless"
Commentary - Can Jim Parsons win a fourth Emmy for The Big Bang Theory? Of course he can, be he has proven that he can be beaten if there is still competition, and this year two major contenders have the material that rivals Parsons and could stop him from another win. First is William H. Macy. Almost everyone thought he was going to be nominated for Shameless on the Drama side. But it turns out it took a switch to comedy for Macy to finally get some Emmy recognition. His character, the over-the-top, drunk character that he has mastered over the last several seasons is built for the Emmys, and he is a real threat to win. But remember when Ricky Gervais shocked the hell out of everyone and won for Extras a couple of years ago? I am not going to be caught off guard again. He has a knockout episode from Derek, he is beloved by this industry, and he surprised us all with a nomination. I think he surprises again with a win.
Should Win - Louis C.K. "Louie"
Could Win - Jim Parsons "The Big Bang Theory" or William H. Macy "Shameless"
Commentary - Can Jim Parsons win a fourth Emmy for The Big Bang Theory? Of course he can, be he has proven that he can be beaten if there is still competition, and this year two major contenders have the material that rivals Parsons and could stop him from another win. First is William H. Macy. Almost everyone thought he was going to be nominated for Shameless on the Drama side. But it turns out it took a switch to comedy for Macy to finally get some Emmy recognition. His character, the over-the-top, drunk character that he has mastered over the last several seasons is built for the Emmys, and he is a real threat to win. But remember when Ricky Gervais shocked the hell out of everyone and won for Extras a couple of years ago? I am not going to be caught off guard again. He has a knockout episode from Derek, he is beloved by this industry, and he surprised us all with a nomination. I think he surprises again with a win.
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Will Win - Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Veep"
Should Win - Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"
Could Win - Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation" or Melissa McCarthy "Mike & Molly"
Commentary - What will it take for Amy Poehler to win an Emmy? Honestly, if she could win last year for the two-part wedding extravaganza, I don't know if she is ever going to win one of these things, at least not for Parks & Recreation, which honestly is freaking ridiculous. This year she has another great episode, and maybe this is the year that voters finally realize the mistakes they have made in the past, but I do think she is a third place. Melissa McCarthy surprised me when I finally sat down and watched this season of Mike & Molly. Overall, she had a great season, and her episode is pure Emmy bait. She shows a range of emotions, and honestly, it is a nice reminder that she is a full-fledged actress, not just a physical humor joke. She nails it with her pick this year, and another Emmy could be in the cards. But both of these women, while fantastic and deserving, will most likely have to sit back and watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus take home another Emmy. She had another great season on Veep, whose Emmy profile continues to rise season after season, and she is beloved by this industry. McCarthy and Poehler are significant threats, but I don't think either can topple the reigning queen of comedy.
Should Win - Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"
Could Win - Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation" or Melissa McCarthy "Mike & Molly"
Commentary - What will it take for Amy Poehler to win an Emmy? Honestly, if she could win last year for the two-part wedding extravaganza, I don't know if she is ever going to win one of these things, at least not for Parks & Recreation, which honestly is freaking ridiculous. This year she has another great episode, and maybe this is the year that voters finally realize the mistakes they have made in the past, but I do think she is a third place. Melissa McCarthy surprised me when I finally sat down and watched this season of Mike & Molly. Overall, she had a great season, and her episode is pure Emmy bait. She shows a range of emotions, and honestly, it is a nice reminder that she is a full-fledged actress, not just a physical humor joke. She nails it with her pick this year, and another Emmy could be in the cards. But both of these women, while fantastic and deserving, will most likely have to sit back and watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus take home another Emmy. She had another great season on Veep, whose Emmy profile continues to rise season after season, and she is beloved by this industry. McCarthy and Poehler are significant threats, but I don't think either can topple the reigning queen of comedy.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Will Win - Josh Charles "The Good Wife"
Should Win - Josh Charles "The Good Wife"
Could Win - Aaron Paul "Breaking Bad" or Peter Dinklage "Game of Thrones"
Commentary - For most of this season, it looked like this was going to be a battle between two previous winners, Peter Dinklage and Aaron Paul. And this could very well happen. Both are previous winners, well-liked, and both have incredible Emmy-bait scenes in their episodes. But I think both have some issues. Neither episode has enough material for each. They have their big scenes, and sometimes that is enough. If they nail it, which they do, then Emmys could follow. But I am going out of a limb here for Josh Charles. The acting branch went to bat this year for the great season of The Good Wife, and one of their actors has won in each year (although, this year it could be two). Josh Charles made a smart move in submitting Hitting the Fan. He has so much to do, so many layers from anger to love and back. Plus, the episode as a whole is simply fantastic. I think that there is an upset brewing, and if I had to bet, I would bet on Charles. If for no other reason, than he, and this wonderful show, deserve some recognition.
Should Win - Josh Charles "The Good Wife"
Could Win - Aaron Paul "Breaking Bad" or Peter Dinklage "Game of Thrones"
Commentary - For most of this season, it looked like this was going to be a battle between two previous winners, Peter Dinklage and Aaron Paul. And this could very well happen. Both are previous winners, well-liked, and both have incredible Emmy-bait scenes in their episodes. But I think both have some issues. Neither episode has enough material for each. They have their big scenes, and sometimes that is enough. If they nail it, which they do, then Emmys could follow. But I am going out of a limb here for Josh Charles. The acting branch went to bat this year for the great season of The Good Wife, and one of their actors has won in each year (although, this year it could be two). Josh Charles made a smart move in submitting Hitting the Fan. He has so much to do, so many layers from anger to love and back. Plus, the episode as a whole is simply fantastic. I think that there is an upset brewing, and if I had to bet, I would bet on Charles. If for no other reason, than he, and this wonderful show, deserve some recognition.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
2014 Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners
The full list of winners is below, and tomorrow I will work on a recap of the winners, the good, bad, and ugly, and what it tells us (if anything) about next week's ceremony. Stay tuned!
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Joe Morton, Scandal
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Allison Janney, Masters of Sex
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black
Best Reality Host - Jane Lynch "Hollywood Game Night"
Best Structured Reality Program - Shark Tank
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Joe Morton, Scandal
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Allison Janney, Masters of Sex
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black
Best Reality Host - Jane Lynch "Hollywood Game Night"
Best Structured Reality Program - Shark Tank
Best Unstructured Reality Program - Deadliest Catch
Best Variety Special - AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks
Best Variety Special - AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks
Best Writing for a Variety Series: - The Colbert Report
Best Directing for a Variety Series - Saturday Night Live
Best Animated Program - Bob's Burgers
Best Short-Form Animated Program - Disney Mickey Mouse
Best Character Voice-Over Performance - Harry Shearer, The Simpsons
Best Narrator - Jeremy Irons, Game of Lions
Best Children's Program - One Last Hug: Three Days at Grief Camp
Best Special Class Program - The 67th Tony Awards
Best Short-Form Live Action Entertainment Program - Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
Best Interactive Program - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience
Best Informational Series or Special - (TIE) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Vice
Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series - (TIE) American Masters and Years of Living Dangerously
Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special - JFK (American Experiences)
Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking - Life According to Sam
Best Short-Form Nonfiction Program - 30 for 30 Shorts
Best Writing for Nonfiction Programming - COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey
Best Directing for Nonfiction Programming - The Square
Best Casting for a Drama Series - True Detective
Best Casting for a Comedy Series - Orange Is the New Black
Best Casting for a Miniseries, TV Movie or Special - Fargo
Best Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series - True Detective
Best Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series - How I Met Your Mother
Best Cinematography for a Miniseries or TV Movie - Sherlock: His Last Vow
Best Cinematography for Reality Programming - Deadliest Catch
Best Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming - The Square
Best Choreography - Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo, So You Think You Can Dance
Best Commercial - "Misunderstood," Apple
Best Costumes for a Series - Game of Thrones
Best Costumes for a Miniseries, TV Movie or Special - American Horror Story: Coven
Best Costumes for a Variety Program or Special - (TIE) Saturday Night Live and So You Think You Can Dance
Best Art Direction for a Single-Camera Contemporary or Fantasy Series - Game of Thrones
Best Art Direction for a Period Series, Miniseries or TV Movie - Boardwalk Empire
Best Art Direction for a Half-Hour Series - House of Lies
Best Art Direction for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program - The 86th Academy Awards
Best Picture Editing for a Drama Series - Breaking Bad
Best Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series - Orange Is the New Black
Best Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series - The Big Bang Theory
Best Picture Editing for a Miniseries or TV Movie - Sherlock: His Last Vow
Best Picture Editing for Reality Programming - Deadliest Catch
Best Picture Editing for Short-Form Segments and Variety Specials - The Daily Show
Best Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming - The Square
Best Make-Up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) - True Detective
Best Make-Up for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic) - Saturday Night Live
Best Make-Up for a Miniseries or TV Movie (Non-Prosthetic) - The Normal Heart
Best Prosthetic Makeup - Game of Thrones
Best Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series - Downton Abbey
Best Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special - Saturday Night Live
Best Hairstyling for a Miniseries or TV Movie - American Horror Story: Coven
Best Lighting Design/Direction for a Variety Series - Dancing with the Stars
Best Lighting Design/Direction for a Variety Special - 2014 Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremony
Best Main Title Theme Music - COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey
Best Main Title Design - True Detective
Best Original Music and Lyrics - "Bigger!," The 67th Tony Awards
Best Music Composition for a Series - COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey
Best Music Composition for a Miniseries, TV Movie or Special - Sherlock: His Last Vow
Best Music Direction - The Beatles: The Night That Changed America
Best Sound Mixing for a One-Hour Series - House of Cards
Best Sound Mixing for a Half-Hour Series - Nurse Jackie
Best Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or TV Movie - Treme
Best Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special - The 56th Grammy Awards
Best Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming - American Masters
Best Sound Editing for a Series - Black Sails
Best Sound Editing for a Miniseries, TV Movie or Special - Sherlock: His Last Vow
Best Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming - COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey
Best Special Visual Effects - Game of Thrones
Best Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role - Black Sails
Best Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Miniseries or TV Movie - The Blacklist
Best Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program - Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Best Technical Direction for a Series - Dancing with the Stars
Best Technical Direction for a Miniseries, TV Movie or Special: - The Sound of Music Live!
2014 Emmy Predictions: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Will Win - Jesse Tyler Ferguson "Modern Family"
Should Win - Jesse Tyler Ferguson "Modern Family"
Could Win - Tony Hale "Veep", Ty Burrell "Modern Family", or Andre Braugher "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Commentary - I have always thought that Jesse Tyler Ferguson was the unsung hero of Modern Family, and I was so thrilled to see him have an incredible amount of material this season to work with, especially the fact that they give him a lot of range this season. I think that, despite the fact that none of the Modern Family guys won last year, this is the year that Jesse Tyler Ferguson finally gets some recognition. But this is not a slam dunk win for him, as there are three guys fighting for that spot including Ty Burrell, who won the SAG Award this year, and is clearly a favorite among voters. I just don't think his tape will match Ferguson's, and he has lost (twice) to his co-star Eric Stonestreet, so there is a precedent there. Tony Hale surprised everyone last year with a win, and his episode this year is a lot better than last year's. But I just don't see it this year. I love Veep, and voters clearly do too, but without his Arrested Development support chipping in, I think that Ferguson's better episode will win the day. The one wild card here is Andre Braugher. He is a beloved television actor, has won several of these here, and his deadpan character is a hoot. But Brooklyn Nine-Nine, like his last series Men of a Certain Age, failed to really register across the board. His tape and his personal popularity though make him a contender to watch for come next Monday.
Should Win - Jesse Tyler Ferguson "Modern Family"
Could Win - Tony Hale "Veep", Ty Burrell "Modern Family", or Andre Braugher "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Commentary - I have always thought that Jesse Tyler Ferguson was the unsung hero of Modern Family, and I was so thrilled to see him have an incredible amount of material this season to work with, especially the fact that they give him a lot of range this season. I think that, despite the fact that none of the Modern Family guys won last year, this is the year that Jesse Tyler Ferguson finally gets some recognition. But this is not a slam dunk win for him, as there are three guys fighting for that spot including Ty Burrell, who won the SAG Award this year, and is clearly a favorite among voters. I just don't think his tape will match Ferguson's, and he has lost (twice) to his co-star Eric Stonestreet, so there is a precedent there. Tony Hale surprised everyone last year with a win, and his episode this year is a lot better than last year's. But I just don't see it this year. I love Veep, and voters clearly do too, but without his Arrested Development support chipping in, I think that Ferguson's better episode will win the day. The one wild card here is Andre Braugher. He is a beloved television actor, has won several of these here, and his deadpan character is a hoot. But Brooklyn Nine-Nine, like his last series Men of a Certain Age, failed to really register across the board. His tape and his personal popularity though make him a contender to watch for come next Monday.
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