Emmys bestow juried awards for voice-over, animation and costumes
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the recipients of juried Emmy Awards in two categories. Nominations are not involved. Statuettes will be presented at the Creative Arts Awards on Sept. 13.
Outstanding costumes for a variety/music program or a special:
• Shanna Knecht, costume designer, and Elizabeth Tagg, costume supervisor for Frank TV, "Ballpark Frank," TBS, Very Funny Productions
Outstanding voice-over performance:
• Keith David, narrator, "A Necessary War," PBS, the American Lives II Film Project, LLC in association with WETA Washington, D.C.
Outstanding individual achievement in animation:
• Ben Balistreri, character design for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, "Mondo Coco" Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network Studios
• Teresa Drilling, animator for Creature Comforts America, "Self Image, Winging It, Art," CBS, Aardman Animations Production in association with the Gotham Group
Unbelievable.....Harry has been blacklisted. What a shame!
Posted by: ndildcnc | August 19, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Ah, it was about time for the annual Harry Shearer diss by the Academy.
Keith David is an excellent narrator, no question. But he did already win an Emmy for Best Voiceover Performance just three years ago (for "Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson" on PBS).
Harry Shearer is still the only major voice talent on "The Simpsons" to be ignored by Emmy.
Various producers have shared in nine wins for Best Animated Program; Alf Clausen and other musicians have a couple of music wins.
Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta each have three Emmys. Julie Kaver, Yeardley Smith and Nancy Cartwright have one apiece. Even recurring players Marcia Wallace, Jackie Mason and Kelsey Grammer have an Emmy for their "Simpsons" work! Oy.
And this is a freaking juried award! They don't have to just give out one Emmy. They could award two if they so desired, but clearly they don't. Ah, well, Harry. We still love ya.
Posted by: Turtle | August 18, 2008 at 01:49 PM