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Emmy Nominations 2019: Announcement Is Underway ‘Game of Thrones’ Leads Emmy Nominations
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HBO’s “Game of Thrones” has won more Emmys — 47 — than any other prime-time series in TV history. A three-time best drama winner, the epic show based on the work of George R.R. Martin is the favorite to win the prize once more. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” has won more Emmys — 47 — than any other prime-time series in TV history. And “Thrones” demolished an Emmys record on Tuesday morning, getting 32 nominations, the highest total for any show in a single year. It beat out “NYPD Blue,” which had 26 nominations in 1994. A three-time best drama winner, the epic show based on the work of George R.R. Martin is the favorite to win the best drama category once more.
Or is it?Or is it?
The eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones,” which had its finale on May 19, proved too much for some fans and critics. Some were dissatisfied with how it wrapped up. Some were uncomfortable with what they perceived as hairpin narrative turns and sudden character flip-flops. Through it all, however, the popularity of the series has been stunning. When digital viewing is factored in, an average of 45.8 million people watched the final season’s episodes, HBO claimed. While the record number of nominations augurs well for the series, the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones,” which had its finale on May 19, proved too much for some fans and critics. Some were dissatisfied with how it wrapped up. Some were uncomfortable with what they perceived as hairpin narrative turns and sudden character flip-flops. Through it all, however, the popularity of the series has been stunning. When digital viewing is factored in, an average of 45.8 million people watched the final season’s episodes, HBO claimed.
If “Game of Thrones” is going to be on the receiving end of an Emmy voter backlash, a newcomer could play the role of spoiler. Of last year’s seven nominees, only “Game of Thrones” and “This is Us” have a crack at the big prize again this year. Other series nominated in 2018 — including “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Stranger Things” and “The Crown” — are not eligible this time around.If “Game of Thrones” is going to be on the receiving end of an Emmy voter backlash, a newcomer could play the role of spoiler. Of last year’s seven nominees, only “Game of Thrones” and “This is Us” have a crack at the big prize again this year. Other series nominated in 2018 — including “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Stranger Things” and “The Crown” — are not eligible this time around.
BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” HBO’s “Succession” and Ryan Murphy’s drama “Pose” could land their first best drama nominations. BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” HBO’s “Succession” and Ryan Murphy’s drama “Pose” all landed their first best drama nominations.
Emmy night is usually a win for Julia Louis-Dreyfus. As Selina Meyer on HBO’s “Veep,” she has won outstanding lead actress in a comedy series six times, beating out Candice Bergen and Don Knotts for most Emmys won by a performer in a single role.Emmy night is usually a win for Julia Louis-Dreyfus. As Selina Meyer on HBO’s “Veep,” she has won outstanding lead actress in a comedy series six times, beating out Candice Bergen and Don Knotts for most Emmys won by a performer in a single role.
Ms. Louis-Dreyfus has taken home eight Emmy statuettes overall, tying Cloris Leachman for the most ever won by an actor. She will have many Emmy voters rooting for her following her return after she revealed she had breast cancer.Ms. Louis-Dreyfus has taken home eight Emmy statuettes overall, tying Cloris Leachman for the most ever won by an actor. She will have many Emmy voters rooting for her following her return after she revealed she had breast cancer.
She faces formidable competition from Rachel Brosnahan, who won her first Emmy for best actress in a comedy for her role as a housewife-turned-comedian in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Ms. Brosnahan is a shoo-in to be nominated again. She faces formidable competition from Rachel Brosnahan, who won her first Emmy for best actress in a comedy for her role as a housewife-turned-comedian in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Ms. Brosnahan was nominated again.
In the category of best comedy series, expect a three-way showdown among “Veep,” a three-time winner, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which won the award last year, and HBO’s “Barry,” the blood-spattered series that earned acting Emmys for Bill Hader and Henry Winkler last fall. In the category of best comedy series, there will be a three-way showdown among “Veep,” a three-time winner, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which won the award last year, and HBO’s “Barry,” the blood-spattered series that earned acting Emmys for Bill Hader and Henry Winkler last fall.
Several recent nominees, including “Atlanta,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Silicon Valley,” are not eligible this year. The Television Academy, the governing body behind the awards, considers programs released from June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019.Several recent nominees, including “Atlanta,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Silicon Valley,” are not eligible this year. The Television Academy, the governing body behind the awards, considers programs released from June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019.
The Primetime Emmy Awards, like most ceremonies that fete the entertainment industry, continues to dole out acting awards by gender. The Television Critics Associations Awards has gone a different route, handing out awards without regard to gender, in categories separated by genre (drama and comedy). And when the critics’ group announced its nominees last month, it suggested the strength of female performers on TV by singling out 10 women among its 12 total nominees.The Primetime Emmy Awards, like most ceremonies that fete the entertainment industry, continues to dole out acting awards by gender. The Television Critics Associations Awards has gone a different route, handing out awards without regard to gender, in categories separated by genre (drama and comedy). And when the critics’ group announced its nominees last month, it suggested the strength of female performers on TV by singling out 10 women among its 12 total nominees.
The robustness of the field will be in evidence on nomination day. The “Killing Eve” star Sandra Oh — who has been nominated six times without an Emmy win — is the only actress nominated last year who is eligible for an encore nod. Other contenders include Ms. Oh’s cast mate, Jodie Comer; Julia Roberts, from Amazon’s “Homecoming”; and Laura Linney, a star of Netflix’s “Ozark.” The robustness of the field will be in evidence on nomination day. The “Killing Eve” star Sandra Oh — who has been nominated six times without an Emmy win— was the only actress nominated last year who is eligible for an encore nod. Ms. Oh’s cast mate, Jodie Comer, was nominated as was Laura Linney, a star of Netflix’s “Ozark.” In the biggest snub of the day, Julia Roberts was not nominated for her performance in “Homecoming.”
The academy may also honor a rookie in the category of best actor in a drama. Matthew Rhys, who won last year for his role in the final season of FX’s “The Americans,” is out of the race.The academy may also honor a rookie in the category of best actor in a drama. Matthew Rhys, who won last year for his role in the final season of FX’s “The Americans,” is out of the race.
Netflix reached a milestone last year when it garnered more Emmy nominations than any other network or platform. In the process, it snapped HBO’s 17 year-streak of being on top and signaled the growing power of the streaming companies. Ever since last year’s nominations were announced, HBO executives have quietly vowed to come out on top in 2019. HBO led all networks with 137 nominations, well ahead of Netflix’s 117. Netflix snapped HBO’s 17 year-streak of being on top and signaled the growing power of the streaming companies. This is vindication for HBO executives who have been quietly vowing for at least a year that the network would finish ahead of Netflix this go around.
The bragging rights will be all the more important as the streaming wars heat up. Last week, HBO’s parent company, Warner Media, which is controlled by AT&T, announced plans for a streaming platform called HBO Max that will debut next year. And its first move? “Friends,” the old NBC sitcom that has had a rich afterlife — not only in syndication, but as a hugely popular streaming show — would be removed from Netflix and head to HBO Max. The bragging rights are all the more important as the streaming wars heat up. Last week, HBO’s parent company, Warner Media, which is controlled by AT&T, announced plans for a streaming platform called HBO Max that will debut next year. And its first move? “Friends,” the old NBC sitcom that has had a rich afterlife — not only in syndication, but as a hugely popular streaming show — would be removed from Netflix and head to HBO Max.
With Television Academy voters in the habit of rewarding the same series over and over — see “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” — the limited series category provides Emmy-night drama.With Television Academy voters in the habit of rewarding the same series over and over — see “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” — the limited series category provides Emmy-night drama.
Three favorites are based on real events. Showtime’s “Escape at Dannemora,” directed by Ben Stiller and starring Patricia Arquette and Benicio Del Toro, painstakingly recreated a 2015 prison break across its seven episodes. But it’s likely to face stiff competition from two other critical darlings: Netflix’s “When They See Us,” a series created by Ava DuVernay about the Central Park jogger case, and HBO’s “Chernobyl,” a show from the screenwriter and director Craig Mazin about the 1986 nuclear reactor disaster. Three favorites are based on real events. Showtime’s “Escape at Dannemora,” directed by Ben Stiller and starring Patricia Arquette and Benicio Del Toro, painstakingly recreated a 2015 prison break across its seven episodes. It will face stiff competition from two other critical darlings: Netflix’s “When They See Us,” a series created by Ava DuVernay about the Central Park jogger case, and HBO’s “Chernobyl,” a show from the screenwriter and director Craig Mazin about the 1986 nuclear reactor disaster. “Chernobyl” landed the most nominations of the three series with 19, with FX’s “Fosse/Verdon” right behind at 17.
Emmy loves John Oliver. The three-time winner behind HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” is a lock to be nominated once again in the best variety talk show category. As is the ratings leader Stephen Colbert. Emmy loves John Oliver. The three-time winner behind HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” was nominated once again in the best variety talk show category. As was the ratings leader Stephen Colbert.
The real question is who will get snubbed. Jimmy Fallon, the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” has been shut out for two consecutive years and very much wants back in. Trevor Noah, of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” landed his first nomination last year and wants to prove he is not a one-hit wonder. And could Hasan Minhaj, the host of the Netflix show “Patriot Act,” earn a nomination? If so, Netflix executives would finally have something to brag about in a genre that has given them fits. And who got snubbed? Jimmy Fallon, the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” was shut out for a third consecutive year. Hasan Minhaj, the host of the Netflix show “Patriot Act,” was also left out in the cold. Other nominees include Samantha Bee, James Corden, Trevor Noah and Jimmy Kimmel.