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Emmy prediction smackdown: Experts forecast who'll win
Here's a roundup of Emmy Award predictions from the best pundits on the planet: Mike Ausiello (Entertainment Weekly), Kristin dos Santos (E! Online), Maggie Furlong (AOL TV Squad), Joseph Kapsch (Zap2It), Steve Pond (The Odds, The Wrap), Matt Roush (TV Guide) plus the Gold Derby/The Envelope team of Chris "Boomer" Beachum, Rob Licuria and me. Read category-per-category analysis here. COMEDY SERIES "Curb Your Enthusiasm" "Glee" — Dos Santos "Modern Family" — Ausiello, Beachum, Furlong, Kapsch, Licuria, O'Neil, Pond, Roush "Nurse Jackie" "The Office" "30 Rock" COMEDY ACTOR Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") — Ausiello, Beachum, Dos Santos, Furlong, Pond, Roush Larry David ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") Matthew Morrison ("Glee") Tony Shalhoub ("Monk") — Kapsch, Licuria,...
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08/26/2010 13:39
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Dueling Emmy predictions: Mike versus Tom
Entertainment Weekly's Mike Ausiello and I mostly agree on who'll win Emmys in the top series races Aug. 29. However, there are significant differences in our rankings per category, and there is drastic disagreement over how we size up the contest for best comedy actor. I've got Tony Shalhoub ("Monk") in first place, Mike's got him in last! Note: My predix are still a bit tentative. I haven't seen a few of the episodes submitted to Emmy judges by nominees as examples of their best work. When I finish up that viewing in a few days, I may make a few changes. Mike may want to make a few last-minute switcheroos too? Meantime, thank you,...
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08/13/2010 13:25
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Emmy favorites, according to Yahoo
Never mind which TV shows and stars are favored by Emmy voters. Yahoo measured the lists of Emmy nominees according to which ones were searched most by their Web browsers during the eligibility period spanning June 1, 2009, to May 31, 2010. TOP SEARCHED BEST SERIES, DRAMA 1. "Lost" 2. "True Blood" 3. "Dexter" 4. "Mad Men" 5. "Breaking Bad" 6. "The Good Wife" TOP SEARCHED BEST SERIES, COMEDY 1. "Glee" 2. "The Office" 3. "Modern Family" 4. "30 Rock" 5. "Nurse Jackie" 6. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" TOP SEARCHED BEST ACTOR, DRAMA 1. Michael C. Hall, "Dexter" 2. Hugh Laurie, "House" 3. Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" 4. Matthew Fox, "Lost" 5. Bryan Cranston,...
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08/12/2010 13:54
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After Tonys goof discovered, Emmys give Neil Patrick Harris one more nomination
The TV academy just acknowledged a mistake made by the Tony Awards that was brought to its attention by Gold Derby and gave Neil Patrick Harris one more Emmy nomination -- for hosting the Tonys last year. Harris' name was missing from the list of Emmy nominees in the race for best special-class program when bids were unveiled last month. Hosts of award shows used to compete in the old Emmy category of best performance in a variety special (Hugh Jackman won for hosting the Tonys in 2005), but that contest was eliminated last year. Award-show hosts are now grouped with the producers of the kudocasts. If the award show wins best special-class program, then...
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08/10/2010 18:17
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Inside track: Emmy acting races for comedy series
In an earlier post, I shared the breakdown of the acting races for best drama series (complete with titles of episodes being viewed by Emmy judges) that appeared in the recent print edition of The Envelope in the Los Angeles Times. Here's the equivalent comedy list plus who's in the running for best lead actor and actress in TV movie/mini. BEST COMEDY ACTOR Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock" ("Don Geiss, America, and Hope") Steve Carrell, "The Office" ("The Cover Up") Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" ("Seinfeld") Matthew Morrison, "Glee" ("Mash Up") Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" ("The Pants Alternative") Tony Shalhoub, "Monk" ("Mr. Monk and the End, Parts I and II") SPOTLIGHT: Three-time past champ...
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08/08/2010 09:26
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Early Emmy predictions: Best comedy series, actor and actress
Below, our experts Chris "Boomer" Beachum, Rob Licuria (AwardsHeaven.net) and I rank the nominees for best comedy series, actor and actress. All three of us expect recent Emmy winning streaks to end. "30 Rock" has won best comedy series for three years in a row, but we say "Modern Family" will prevail on Aug. 29. "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin has won for the last two years, but Chris and I think three-time past champ Tony Shalhoub will get a parting gift now that "Monk" has left the airwaves. Rob predicts the gold will go to Jim Parsons ("Big Bang Theory"). Our predictions are largely based upon knowing which sample episodes have been submitted to...
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07/16/2010 14:10
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Emmy predix: Best lead comedy actor
Now that Ed O'Neill ("Modern Family") has declared his Emmy candidacy in the supporting race, that appears to clear up any confusion surrounding the lead race too. Our Emmy seers Chris "Boomer" Beachum and Robert "Rob L" Licuria (AwardsHeaven.net) agree on five likely nominees for best lead comedy actor. For the sixth slot, Boomer picks Larry David ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), and Rob opts for Thomas Jane ("Hung"). They agree on who's ahead to win — Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock"), who's nabbed this trophy for the last two years. Also check out their predix in these races: lead drama actor, best drama actress, best supporting drama actor, best drama series, and best comedy series. BEST COMEDY...
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04/16/2010 09:29
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Oscars are biggest winner of Emmys
The Oscars ceremony is the most honored television program in the history of the Emmys. Over the years, the annual celebration of the best in movies has racked up 46 wins out of 195 nominations from the television academy. That puts it nine Emmys ahead of "Frasier," with no end to the winning streak in sight. Indeed, even though this year's Oscars disappointed the TV critics, it should still fare well in many of the technical categories. In recent times, the Oscars show has averaged nine Emmy bids per year in various technical categories as well as noms for the host and the program itself. Last year, the Emmys did away with the individual performance...
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03/10/2010 09:25
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Poll: What did you think of the Oscars telecast?
Now that the 82nd Academy Awards are over, it's time to dish — or diss? — the show. The Oscars telecast had lots of high points. The audience seemed to like Neil Patrick Harris' big, Busby Berkeley dance opener and James Taylor's lulling underscore to the in memoriam montage. But what should we think about that frenetic, hip-hop dance extravanganza? How do you think Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin did as hosts? RELATED POSTS Complete List of Oscar winners 'The Hurt Locker' wins six Oscars, including history maker for director Kathryn Bigelow This Oscars show is not a winner Sandra Bullock razzes the Razzies right back 'Precious' sweeps Indie Spirit Awards ... Oscars next? (Hey,...
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03/07/2010 21:10
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Gold Derby nuggets: Oscars countdown | James Cameron OK with 'Avatar' Oscars spoof | Oscar gold equals box office green
• Sandy Cohen reports, "Oscar producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic are bridging stage and screen with an advanced, automated set at the Kodak Theatre and a super high-tech program planned for TV viewers. After days of technical tests on their stage setup, Shankman and Mechanic moved into the Kodak Theatre Wednesday, where they're seeing their whole show come to life in person and on screen. 'Today's the first day we're up fully running,' Mechanic says. 'We had three days of tech and now it's camera...' 'Camera, scripting, scenic transition, we're camera-blocking some stuff,' Shankman says, finishing his partner's sentence. 'This is probably as technically advanced a show as you've ever seen or as you...
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03/04/2010 14:10
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Poll: Do you prefer Sacha Baron Cohen as Oscar host?
Sacha Baron Cohen is sure a good sport -- he just laughed off the news that Oscar chiefs nixed the request of telecast producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman to have him host. He's agreed to appear as a presenter. That reminds us to wonder: Was the Academy wrong to shoot down an anti-establishment rascal like Cohen in favor of two old establishment veterans like Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin? Don't the Oscars want to spotlight the razor edge of today's sharpest talent? What are they afraid of? That Cohen might dress up as Bruno to bestow the costume or makeup awards? Face it. Martin and Baldwin seem like a rather ho-hum alternative, don't you...
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02/26/2010 13:25
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Oscars telecast details revealed in promo video
The academy has already announced that the three living winners of last year's acting Oscars -- leads Sean Penn ("Milk") and Kate Winslet ("The Reader") and supporting champ Penelope Cruz ("Vicky Christina Barcelona") -- will be presenters at this year's Academy Awards. Beyond that, there has been much speculation as to whom co-hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will be welcoming to the stage of the Kodak Theater on March 7. On Monday, the academy posted a video to its YouTube channel entitled "Meet the Writers." The blurb for this 2:00 spot reads: "Go behind the scenes with the producers and writers of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards® featuring Bruce Vilanch, Jon Macks, Jeff Richman,...
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02/12/2010 14:03
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