Emmys 2021: The Crown dominates, streamers get ahead, and three more talking points
3 years, 5 months ago

Emmys 2021: The Crown dominates, streamers get ahead, and three more talking points

The Independent  

✕ Close Michaela Coel dedicates her win to all survivors of sexual assault For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are the main talking points from the 2021 Emmy Awards: Powerful women Wonderful women stole the show at this year’s ceremony, from Kate Winslet’s speech about her detective in Mare of Easttown being a “middle-aged, imperfect, flawed mother who made us all feel validated”, to Michaela Coel dedicating her win to “every single survivor of sexual assault”. All-white winners in major categories Despite calls and efforts to get major awards shows to reward the work of actors of colour, white actors won all 12 major acting awards during Sunday’s ceremony. The Crown wins big Netflix’s British royal saga was crowned Outstanding Drama Series in one of its many wins of the evening. A great night for streamers The Crown, a Netflix series, won Outstanding Drama Series, one of the evening’s top three awards.

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Column: The age of the high-flying Emmys is over
1 year, 2 months ago

Column: The age of the high-flying Emmys is over

LA Times  

For nearly two decades, the art form formerly known as television did nothing but grow, in wild and glorious abandon, as if it had been touched by a terraforming agent from “Doctor Who.” Old networks were transformed and new ones sprang up, filling every screen with constantly regenerating stories of every size, shape and hue. I’m not saying that HBO …

How the streamers fought their way to awards season dominance
1 year, 9 months ago

How the streamers fought their way to awards season dominance

LA Times  

Last year, when Sheryl Lee Ralph scored the Emmy for supporting actress in a comedy for ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” the occurrence was unique — and not just because she sang a Dianne Reeves tune from the stage upon accepting it. No basic cable show has won drama series since AMC’s “Breaking Bad” last did it, in 2014 — and no …

Emmys Latest | Winners dance and dine at Governors Gala
2 years, 6 months ago

Emmys Latest | Winners dance and dine at Governors Gala

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the Emmy Awards : 9:20 p.m. “Succession” beat out competitors “Better Call Saul,” “Euphoria,” “Ozark,” “Severance,” “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things” and “Yellowjackets.” ___ HIGHLIGHTS AT THE EMMYS — Goddess gowns, Old Hollywood glam and red rule Emmy carpet — List of Emmy Award winners include Michael Keaton and ‘SNL’ — Sheryl Lee Ralph, 1st-time …

Emmys 2022 | 'Squid Game,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' expected to win big
2 years, 6 months ago

Emmys 2022 | 'Squid Game,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' expected to win big

The Hindu  

Emmy Awards host Kenan Thompson and the ceremony's producers are promising a feel-good event — a phrase not applicable to several of the top nominated shows. But after several pandemic-constrained awards seasons, Monday's 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will be big and festive, executive producers Reginald Hudlin and Ian Stewart said. They celebrated themselves,” Stewart said, recalling a comment made by …

'Squid Game,' 'Abbott Elementary' vying for Emmy nominations
2 years, 8 months ago

'Squid Game,' 'Abbott Elementary' vying for Emmy nominations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” are …

Emmy nominations: The contenders for TV's biggest honors
2 years, 8 months ago

Emmy nominations: The contenders for TV's biggest honors

NPR  

Emmy nominations: The contenders for TV's biggest honors Enlarge this image Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Nominees for the 74th annual Emmy Awards were announced today. Outstanding drama series Succession Squid Game Ozark Better Call Saul Severance Stranger Things Yellowjackets Euphoria Outstanding lead actress in a drama series Zendaya Laura Linney Melanie Lynskey Jodie Comer …

Emmy ratings up to 7.4 million viewers this year
3 years, 5 months ago

Emmy ratings up to 7.4 million viewers this year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Emmys accomplished what is becoming a rarity for awards shows these days, by actually increasing its viewership over the previous years. The Nielsen company estimated that 7.4 million people watched Sunday night’s show, where the comedy “Ted Lasso” and streaming service Netflix were the big winners. That’s up from the 6.1 million people who watched a …

Emmys 2021: Winners list in full, from The Crown to Mare of Easttown
3 years, 5 months ago

Emmys 2021: Winners list in full, from The Crown to Mare of Easttown

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are all the winners from the night: Lead …

Emmy Awards 2021: Streaming outperforms cable TV with wins for Netflix, Apple
3 years, 5 months ago

Emmy Awards 2021: Streaming outperforms cable TV with wins for Netflix, Apple

Firstpost  

From 2013 to 2020, Netflix earned a whopping 30 nominations in best drama, comedy, and limited series, but had never pulled off a win in those categories, often losing out to HBO, the perennial Emmys heavyweight. From 2013 to 2020, the streaming service earned a whopping 30 nominations in best drama, comedy, and limited series, but had never pulled off …

Emmys: ‘Crown,’ ‘Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ streaming triumph
3 years, 5 months ago

Emmys: ‘Crown,’ ‘Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ streaming triumph

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to sweep top series honors at the Sunday’s Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. “I’m at a loss for words,” said Peter Morgan, the creator and writer of the British royal saga “The …

Emmy Awards 2021: 'The Crown', 'Ted Lasso', 'Mare of Easttown' Win Big
3 years, 5 months ago

Emmy Awards 2021: 'The Crown', 'Ted Lasso', 'Mare of Easttown' Win Big

ABP News  

Shows such as 'The Crown', 'Ted Lasso' and 'Mare of Easttown' bagged 10 of the 12 acting awards during the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. Held on Sunday night, the 2021 Emmy Awards was celebrating the year's best TV and a return to live events at L.A. Live's Event Deck at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater. Actor …

'The Crown,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit' win top Emmy Awards
3 years, 5 months ago

'The Crown,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit' win top Emmy Awards

The Hindu  

Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” win top series honors at the Emmy Awards on September 19, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. "I’m at a loss for words,” said Peter Morgan, the creator and writer of the British royal saga “The Crown,” which …

The Emmys make it a night of royalty with ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ ‘The Crown’ wins
3 years, 5 months ago

The Emmys make it a night of royalty with ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ ‘The Crown’ wins

LA Times  

In this video grab issued Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, by the Television Academy, Josh O’Connor accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for “The Crown” during the Emmy Awards. — GW First, Barry Jenkins should have won for “The Underground Railroad.” Second, this directing win for “The Queen’s Gambit” could well be followed by a writing …

Here’s the full list of 2021 Emmy winners
3 years, 5 months ago

Here’s the full list of 2021 Emmy winners

LA Times  

“Mare of Easttown’s” Julianne Nicholson and Kate Winslet at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Favorites “The Crown,” “Ted Lasso” and “Mare of Easttown” did not disappoint at the 2021 Emmy Awards, winning multiple awards each, including top drama and comedy, respectively. Other shows that took home multiple awards include “The Queen’s Gambit” — winning in a hotly-contested final category — …

The Emmys are Sunday. Here’s who’s going to win
3 years, 6 months ago

The Emmys are Sunday. Here’s who’s going to win

LA Times  

The 73rd Emmys arrive Sunday, and if you’re watching at home, you won’t be the only one. That leaves Bettany, charming in a Marvel series that became less interesting as time went along and it became obvious where it was heading, and Grant’s deliciously shifty turn as the self-involved cad in “The Undoing.” Grant lost to last year’s Emmy winner, …

Emmy nomination predictions: Bridgerton, Ted Lasso, The Crown, WandaVision may make the cut
3 years, 8 months ago

Emmy nomination predictions: Bridgerton, Ted Lasso, The Crown, WandaVision may make the cut

Firstpost  

From pandemic shutdown making way for newcomers, to streaming giants taking over traditional networks, here are five things to look out for as the nominations are unveiled. Television shows binge-watched — and even filmed — during the coronavirus pandemic will vie for coveted Emmy nominations Tuesday, with Netflix’s The Crown tipped to reign over a unique year for the small …

Emmy Nominations 2020: 'Watchmen' Dominates With 26 Nods
4 years, 7 months ago

Emmy Nominations 2020: 'Watchmen' Dominates With 26 Nods

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HBO’s relevant-as-ever “Watchmen” dominated the 2020 Emmy nominations on Tuesday morning with 26 total nods, but it was Netflix that broke the record for the most nominations ever for a single network or streaming platform. Outstanding Drama Series “Better Call Saul” “The Crown” “The Handmaid’s Tale” “Killing Eve” “The Mandalorian” “Ozark” “Stranger Things” “Succession” Outstanding Comedy Series …

HBO leads Emmys with 34 new honors to tout in streaming wars
5 years, 5 months ago

HBO leads Emmys with 34 new honors to tout in streaming wars

China Daily  

Martin, center, and the cast and crew of Game of Thrones pose backstage with their award for Outstanding Drama Series during the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, US on Sept 22. LOS ANGELES - Longtime Emmy darling HBO scored more wins than any other network at Sunday's Emmy awards, taking home 34 trophies including best drama series for …

Gold Standard: Emmys will be a big night for ‘Game of Thrones’ -- and other ironclad predictions
9 years, 5 months ago

Gold Standard: Emmys will be a big night for ‘Game of Thrones’ -- and other ironclad predictions

LA Times  

There’s a new wrinkle at the Emmys this year: More people figure to be voting as the Television Academy opened up the final round to any member so inclined to go online and check off their choices in their peer categories. BEST DRAMA “Better Call Saul” “Downton Abbey” “Game of Thrones” “Homeland” “House of Cards” “Mad Men” “Orange Is the …

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