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Emmy Awards 2018: What to Watch For Emmy Nominations 2018: ‘Game of Thrones’ and Netflix Lead the Way
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• Nominations for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced Thursday in Los Angeles at 11:25 a.m. Eastern. The announcement will be streamed at emmys.com. • “Game of Thrones” led all shows with 22 Emmy nominations, followed by “Westworld” and “Saturday Night Live,” which each had 21.
• “Game of Thrones,” which wasn’t eligible for last year’s Emmys, is back and ready for a showdown with “The Handmaid’s Tale.” • HBO had been the most nominated network for 17 straight years. Netflix broke that streak with 112 nominations.
• For the first time since 2011, the perennial winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus is not up for best actress in a comedy. Who will walk away with this year’s Emmy? • For the first time since 2011, the perennial winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus is not up for best actress in a comedy. Rachel Brosnahan, Tracee Ellis Ross and Issa Rae are among those vying for the award.
• HBO has been the most nominated network for 17 straight years. Netflix hopes to break that streak.
The key question for Emmy voters: Will it be Westeros or Gilead?The key question for Emmy voters: Will it be Westeros or Gilead?
With “Game of Thrones” eligible at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards for its not-so-recent seventh season, there is potential for a showdown between the dragon-fueled HBO juggernaut, twice recognized as best drama, and last year’s top winner, “The Handmaid’s Tale” from Hulu. With “Game of Thrones” eligible at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards for its not-so-recent seventh season, there will be a showdown between the dragon-fueled HBO juggernaut, twice recognized as best drama, and last year’s top winner, “The Handmaid’s Tale” from Hulu.
Just how big of a showdown will be revealed on Thursday, when the Emmy nominations are announced. The awards will be handed out on Sept. 17. “Game of Thrones” led all series with 22 nominations, followed by “Saturday Night Live” and “Westworld,” which each had 21, and 20 for “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Netflix led all TV networks with 112 nominations, beating HBO’s 108. It was the first time a streaming service has taken that honor. It was also the first time in 18 years that HBO did not have the biggest Emmy nomination haul.
The awards will be handed out on Sept. 17.
Because of the timing of its previous season, “Game of Thrones” was not included in last year’s Emmys, opening the door for Hulu’s dystopian drama. “The Handmaid’s Tale” took advantage, becoming the first show from a streaming platform to win best drama.Because of the timing of its previous season, “Game of Thrones” was not included in last year’s Emmys, opening the door for Hulu’s dystopian drama. “The Handmaid’s Tale” took advantage, becoming the first show from a streaming platform to win best drama.
But “Game of Thrones” is an Emmy favorite, leading all series in nominations for the last three years it has been eligible. One point against it: Its seventh season debuted almost a year ago, a long stretch of time especially when compared to the second season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which came out in April and feels increasingly relevant to many left-leaning Emmy voters. But “Game of Thrones” is an Emmy favorite. One point against it: Its seventh season debuted almost a year ago, a long stretch of time especially when compared with the second season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which came out in April and feels increasingly relevant to many left-leaning Emmy voters.
Or perhaps things will go in another direction.Or perhaps things will go in another direction.
Last year was a year of change at the Emmys with rookie shows like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Crown,” “Stranger Things,” “This Is Us” and “Westworld” all nabbing best drama nominations. They are all favored to be among the seven nominees in the best drama category again, with FX executives hopeful that the critical darling “The Americans” will get a nod for its final season. It is not unheard-of for Emmy voters to give shows a big trophy on their way out: Series like “The Sopranos,” “Breaking Bad” and “Everybody Loves Raymond” all claimed top prizes for their final seasons. Last year was a year of change at the Emmys with rookie shows like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Crown,” “Stranger Things,” “This Is Us” and “Westworld” all nabbing best drama nominations. They were all among the seven nominees in the best drama category again, with FX’s critical darling “The Americans” also getting a nod for its final season. It is not unheard-of for Emmy voters to give shows a big trophy on their way out: Series like “The Sopranos,” “Breaking Bad” and “Everybody Loves Raymond” all claimed top prizes for their final seasons.
Here are a few other story lines to keep an eye on when the nominations are announced. Here are a few other story lines to keep an eye on as the awards show approaches.
The last time the Emmy for best actress in a comedy went to someone not named Julia Louis-Dreyfus, President Barack Obama was in his first term. [See a list of nominees]
With the final season of “Veep” delayed because Ms. Louis-Dreyfus was being treated for cancer (good news: filming is scheduled to begin with Ms. Dreyfus next month), there will be a new winner in best actress in a comedy category for the first time since 2011.
The race will be wide open. Rachel Brosnahan, who stars as a 1950s housewife-turned-comedian in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is a possible early favorite. (She won the Golden Globe in the same category in January.) Others in the running could be the two-time nominee Tracee Ellis-Ross from “black-ish,” the seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney for the CBS sitcom “Mom,” Alison Brie from Netflix’s “Glow” and Pamela Adlon from FX’s “Better Things.”
The absence of “Veep” also means there will be a new winner in best comedy for the first time in four years. (Since 2007, there have been, remarkably, only three best comedy winners: “Veep,” “Modern Family” and “30 Rock.”) Donald Glover’s boundary-pushing comedy, “Atlanta,” will be a favorite, along with “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
If NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” gets some love from the Emmy voters, it could make some pop culture history. There are three people attached to NBC’s live musical who, if nominated, would be at the doorstep of joining the EGOT club — the exclusive and somewhat random assortment of people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.
John Legend, who played Jesus Christ in the musical, won an Oscar in 2015 for best original song for “Glory” from the movie “Selma,” and a Tony for serving as a producer for “Jitney,” which won best revival of a play last year. He has also won several Grammys.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and his longtime collaborator, Tim Rice, the producers of the TV musical, are both an Emmy shy of an EGOT.
There have been a dozen EGOT winners, including Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, Mel Brooks and Scott Rudin. Robert Lopez, the acclaimed songwriter behind “Frozen” and Broadway’s “Book of Mormon,” was the last person to join the club, four years ago. This year, he became the first person to win the so-called “double EGOT.” His wife and regular collaborator, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, has won two Oscars and two Grammys.
Netflix’s growth at the Emmys is staggering. In 2015, the streaming service had 34 nominations. In 2016, it had 54. Last year, that number was up to 91, second only to HBO’s.Netflix’s growth at the Emmys is staggering. In 2015, the streaming service had 34 nominations. In 2016, it had 54. Last year, that number was up to 91, second only to HBO’s.
Is this the Emmy season when Netflix will finally snap HBO’s streak of 17 consecutive years of leading all TV networks in nominations? This year it got 112, finally snapping HBO’s streak of 17 consecutive years of leading all TV networks in nominations.
If it happens, it would represent a changing of the guard, even if Netflix’s shows are not expected to capture top drama and comedy awards. It represents a changing of the guard, even if Netflix’s shows are not expected to capture top drama and comedy awards.
And the end-of-an-era feeling becomes even more pronounced with AT&T’s new ownership of HBO. The telecommunications company has declared changes are coming for the network in a bid to increase subscriptions.And the end-of-an-era feeling becomes even more pronounced with AT&T’s new ownership of HBO. The telecommunications company has declared changes are coming for the network in a bid to increase subscriptions.
As usual, Netflix spared no expense in its Emmys campaigning. It opened a 30,000-square-foot space in Los Angeles in May and June, staging more than a dozen events for crowds that it hoped included lots of Emmy voters. Netflix also recently bought a few dozen billboards along the Sunset Strip where it can pump out even more awards advertising.As usual, Netflix spared no expense in its Emmys campaigning. It opened a 30,000-square-foot space in Los Angeles in May and June, staging more than a dozen events for crowds that it hoped included lots of Emmy voters. Netflix also recently bought a few dozen billboards along the Sunset Strip where it can pump out even more awards advertising.
But while if Netflix is the most extravagant marketer, it’s far from the only one.But while if Netflix is the most extravagant marketer, it’s far from the only one.
So-called For Your Consideration events — screenings and panel discussions bankrolled by the networks and studios to get stars and free food and booze in front of Emmy voters — have expanded at an incredible clip. Last year, there were 61 Television Academy-sanctioned events in Los Angeles and New York during Emmy campaigning season. This year, it nearly doubled to 116 events, according to a spokesman for the Academy.So-called For Your Consideration events — screenings and panel discussions bankrolled by the networks and studios to get stars and free food and booze in front of Emmy voters — have expanded at an incredible clip. Last year, there were 61 Television Academy-sanctioned events in Los Angeles and New York during Emmy campaigning season. This year, it nearly doubled to 116 events, according to a spokesman for the Academy.
The last time the Emmy for best actress in a comedy went to someone not named Julia Louis-Dreyfus, President Barack Obama was in his first term.
With the final season of “Veep” delayed because Ms. Louis-Dreyfus was being treated for cancer (good news: filming is scheduled to begin with Ms. Dreyfus next month), there will be a new winner in best actress in a comedy category for the first time since 2011.
The race is wide open. Rachel Brosnahan, who stars as a 1950s housewife-turned-comedian in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is an early favorite. (She won the Golden Globe in the same category in January.) Others in the running are the two-time nominee Tracee Ellis Ross from “black-ish,” the seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney for the CBS sitcom “Mom,” Issa Rae from HBO’s “Insecure,” Lily Tomlin from Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie” and Pamela Adlon from FX’s “Better Things.”
In the best actress in a drama category, last year’s winner, Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), was nominated again. Her competition includes Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”), Claire Foy (“The Crown”) and Keri Russell (“The Americans”).
The absence of “Veep” also means there will be a new winner in best comedy for the first time in four years. (Since 2007, there have been, remarkably, only three best comedy winners: “Veep,” “Modern Family” and “30 Rock.”) Donald Glover’s boundary-pushing comedy, “Atlanta,” will be a favorite, along with “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” And for the first time since it has been on the air, the five-time best comedy winner “Modern Family” was not nominated.
NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” could make some pop culture history. There are three people attached to NBC’s live musical who are at the doorstep of joining the EGOT club — the exclusive and somewhat random assortment of people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.
John Legend, who played Jesus Christ in the musical and was nominated for best actor in a limited series or movie, won an Oscar in 2015 for best original song for “Glory” from the movie “Selma,” and a Tony for serving as a producer for “Jitney,” which won best revival of a play last year. He has also won several Grammys.
The musical was nominated for best live variety special. Andrew Lloyd Webber and his longtime collaborator, Tim Rice, the producers of the TV musical, are both an Emmy shy of an EGOT.
There have been a dozen EGOT winners, including Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, Mel Brooks and Scott Rudin. Robert Lopez, the acclaimed songwriter behind “Frozen” and Broadway’s “Book of Mormon,” was the last person to join the club, four years ago. This year, he became the first person to win the so-called “double EGOT.” His wife and regular collaborator, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, has won two Oscars and two Grammys.
John Oliver stands as the clear favorite in the best variety talk show category, with his weekly HBO series, “Last Week Tonight,” winning the last two years.John Oliver stands as the clear favorite in the best variety talk show category, with his weekly HBO series, “Last Week Tonight,” winning the last two years.
But can Stephen Colbert, the CBS host whose show has become the most watched in late night, break that streak? And can NBC’s Jimmy Fallon or Comedy Central’s Trevor Noah edge their way back into the category after being snubbed last year? “The Daily Show” once dominated the variety show category, winning a whopping 11 times with Jon Stewart as host. And Mr. Fallon, who has seen his “Tonight Show” audience shrink, made a point of campaigning fairly aggressively this year. But can Stephen Colbert, the CBS host whose show has become the most watched in late night, break that streak? Comedy Central’s Trevor Noah finally elbowed his way into the category after missing out each of the last two years. “The Daily Show” once dominated the variety-show category, winning a whopping 11 times with Jon Stewart as host. Jimmy Fallon, who has seen his “Tonight Show” audience shrink, made a point of campaigning fairly aggressively this year but was snubbed for a second year in a row.
“Saturday Night Live,” which historically has not been a favorite of Emmy voters, had the best awards performance in its 43-year history last year. The NBC sketch show collected nine Emmys in 2017, the most for any show. But critical praise for the show cooled considerably this past season, so it’s an open question whether it can get close to the 22 nominations it had last year. “Saturday Night Live,” which historically has not been a favorite of Emmy voters, is turning that narrative around. It picked up 21 nominations, another strong showing, even if critical praise for the show cooled considerably this past season.
Either way, the show will have a prominent role: Its Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che are hosting this year’s Emmys, and will likely bring several cast members along for the ride in what will be an “S.N.L.”-fueled ceremony. The show will have a prominent role: Its Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che are hosting this year’s Emmys, and will likely bring several cast members along for the ride in what will be an “S.N.L.”-fueled ceremony.