“Empire“, Fox’s melodrama about family feuds in a musical dynasty, picked up just one nomination despite its success with TV viewers, 17.6 million of whom tuned in to watch the first season finale.
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It is, however, up against Downton Abbey for Best Drama Series, which could cause a surprise dethroning. No one has had that many repeat victories in the category before, but another trophy would also make her the most-celebrated actress in the category in Emmy history as she’s now tied with Candice Bergen and Mary Tyler Moore with five wins each (Dreyfus has a previous win for The New Adventures of Old Christine).
All though the HBO series leads the pack as far as nominations go, and is poised to win at least a few awards, there are a few other television shows that could steal the spotlight and conquer a part of the television kingdom (even without the terrifyingly realistic fire-breathing dragons).
Will cable and streaming services steal all the drama from the broadcasters?
But competition is not the only thing to look out for.
Just like the outcast he plays on the plot-twisting TV drama Bloodline, Ben Mendelsohn will be a rank outsider at the 68th Emmy Awards.
Australia has already won two Emmys this year, outstanding production design on a one-hour series for Deborah Riley’s work on Game of Thrones and outstanding visual effects, won by the production company Iloura for their work on the Game of Thrones episode Battle of the Bastards.
HollywoodLifers, are YOU excited for the 2016 Emmy Awards red carpet? Meanwhile, we know more or less that of Game of Thrones, Mr. Robot and House of Cards deserves the Emmy Award for best drama series.
“Game of Thrones”, which raked in a record-breaking 12 statuettes previous year, may have its date with history to enjoy, but it won’t necessarily be the big victor of the night.
Actor, Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent”. That’s especially true in a category like best actor in a TV movie or limited series, where Cuba Gooding Jr., Idris Elba and Courtney B. Vance are grouped with Bryan Cranston, the likely favorite for his portrayal of President Johnson in HBO’s “All the Way”. Kemper is charming but not strong enough. Transparent could be a dark horse nominee in this race as well.
In this image released by USA Network, Rami Malek appears in a scene from, “Mr. Robot”. But almost two dozen minority actors are nominated for Emmys this year, following Davis’ acting victory a year ago.
Nominations and predictions for 2016 Emmy Awards creates a great buzz as the day draws near.
Michael Smith-a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and co-author of the new book Streaming, Sharing, Stealing: Big Data and the Future of Entertainment-thinks Netflix’s contributions are notable regardless of how many statuettes it takes home. Sheesh. Walter White, Sherlock Holmes and the man who might be James Bond?
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It was Paulson’s first Emmy win and came for her portrayal of prosecutor Marcia Clark, who endured widespread criticism as she tried to convict National Football League legend O.J. Simpson of double murder under the glaring spotlight of the so-called “Trial of the Century”. “The People v. O.J. Simpson” examined the racial fissures that ensured Simpson’s acquittal, made us care deeply about real-life characters turned cardboard by the media circus, and explained how the trial helped ensure that fame no longer has an expiration date.
