Joe Otterson TV Reporter Matt Groening’s Netflix animated comedy “Disenchantment” will end with its upcoming fifth batch of episodes. The final 10 episodes of the series will debut on Sept. 1.
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Joe Otterson TV Reporter The nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards are out and HBO is once again dominating. The premium cabler’s shows “Succession,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus” represent the three most-nominated shows of the year. See the full list of nominations. “Succession” came out on top with 27 total nominations, including a record-setting three nominations in the best actor in a drama category. “The Last of Us” was second with 24 total nominations, including best drama series and best actor and actress nods for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Season 2 of “The White Lotus” was third with 23 nominations, which includes five nominations in the best supporting actress in a drama category.
The final (?) season of “Ted Lasso” came in fourth with 21 nominations, while the final season of Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” nabbed 14. Season 1 of the hit FX/Hulu series “The Bear” broke into the race with 13 nominations, while the Netflix series “Beef” and “Dahmer” nabbed the same number. Netflix also picked up 12 nominations for the hit series “Wednesday,” including best comedy series and best actress in a comedy for star Jenna Ortega. Other shows with at least five nominations include the final season of “Barry” (11 nominations), “Only Murders in the Building” (11 nominations), the final season of “Better Call Saul” (7 nominations), and “Obi-Wan Kenobi” (5 nominations). Shows with 5 or more Emmy Nominations Succession– 27The Last Of Us–24The White Lotus–23Ted Lasso–21The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel–14The Bear–13BEEF–13Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story–13Wednesday–12Barry–11Only Murders In The Building–11Daisy Jones And The Six–9The Mandalorian–9Saturday Night Live–9Abbott Elementary–8Andor–8House
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Matt Groening’s Netflix animated comedy “Disenchantment” will end with its upcoming fifth batch of episodes. The final 10 episodes of the series will debut on Sept. 1.
Emmys: Jenna Ortega makes history as youngest Latina nominee for ‘Wednesday’Emmys 2023: Check out the Latinos that were nominated this yearA post shared by Emmys / Television Academy (@televisionacad)The information was first learned by Variety, which reports that vendors for the Emmys were told that the show wouldn’t air on its scheduled date. A new date isn’t expected to be announced until early August. Fox appears to be aiming for an air date in January 2024, while the the TV Academy is pushing for an earlier date in November.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Bestselling author Julianna Baggott has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Baggott is the author of more than two dozen books to date, both under her own name as well as various pen names like Bridget Asher. She is also the head of the production company Mildred’s Moving Picture Show, with Finneas Scott serving as head of development.
The Last Of Us Season 2 will not have another special episode for side characters like season one did. In season one we saw that episode three was completely about the characters Bill and Frank. This will not happen in the next season and it is good news for the main character, Ellie.
The Last Of Us is a huge hit and it always has been. Now, according to new remarks from executive producer Craig Mazin, HBO’s TLOU will go for at least 3 Seasons. “It’s going to be more than one season.
The Last Of Us is non-binary, and has recently shared their hope for gender-neutral categories at award ceremonies.The 19-year-old has been nominated for the award alongside alongside Sarah Snook (Succession), Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets) and Keri Russell (The Diplomat) at the 2023 Emmys, and many have shared their dislike of the choice, owing to Ramsey’s gender-fluid identity, which they revealed earlier this year.“‘best actress’ for an openly nonbinary person who wore a binder the entire filming hahahahaha sick,” one wrote on social media.Another added: “Award shows need more inclusive categories for people with gender-expansive identities.”‘best actress’ for an openly nonbinary person who wore a binder the entire filming hahahahaha sick https://t.co/YR3sB3Rpzr— dyke wazowski (@sillygoofyz) July 12, 2023Award shows need more inclusive categories for people with gender-expansive identities.— Zillastorm (@Zillastorm) July 12, 2023In an interview after the nomination was announced, The Last Of Us creator Craig Mazin said that he had spoken with Ramsey about the situation, and that it’s “a really interesting challenge” in the film industry.He told Variety: “On the one hand, the conversation about gender has transformed dramatically and in a very progressive and positive way.“On the other, we have to practically make sure that by moving away from gendered categories, we don’t short-change traditionally overlooked folks… and we know that in non-gendered categories like directing and writing, women have been historically under-appreciated.”Earlier this year, Ramsey called for “more space” for non-binary actors at awards shows.
The Last Of Us Part 2, is a game that was released just three years ago. TLOU Part 2 was a game loved and hated by many, but overall it was accepted pretty well. With the release of HBO’s The Last Of Us, popularity for the franchise shot back up thanks to Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s amazing job as Joel and Ellie.
For 10-year-old actor Keivonn Woodard, life is nothing but net. Literally. As the Emmy nominations were read on Wednesday morning, Woodard was at a basketball summer camp program while his mother, April Jackson, was at home watching her son make television history.
Selome Hailu After a spring spent breaking audiences’ hearts and viewership records for HBO, “The Last of Us” co-creator and showrunner Craig Mazin is having a complicated summer. On one hand, Mazin’s show just earned 24 Emmy nominations — more than any other show this year besides HBO peer “Succession.” Highlights include lead acting nods for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey; a whopping seven guest acting nods including deaf 10-year-old actor Kevionn Montreal Woodard; and another in the outstanding drama series category. But on the other, Mazin is a proud member of the Writers Guild of America, which has been on strike for 72 days against the studios, networks and streamers that make up the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Emmy nominees. Every year, they also mourn all of the lost potential.
HBO’s The Last Of Us is gearing up for what could be a very successful awards season. This TV adaptation of Naughty Dog’s former Game Of The Year Award winner has been a huge hit and it’s really showing. TLOU could have a nice clean sweep in a wide range of categories.
Pedro Pascal is leading the Emmy nominations alongside Jenna Ortega. The two Latin stars are making history in their categories, with Jenna becoming the youngest Latina acting nominee in the Comedy Series category, following America Ferrera’s nomination and win in 2008.The Chilean actor is breaking a record in the Drama category for his incredible performance in the popular HBO series ‘The Last of Us,’ acting alongside Bella Ramsey, who has also been nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama series.
Jenna Ortega and Pedro Pascal are making history in their respective categories. Ortega becomes the third Latina to be nominated as a lead actress in the awards show, following Rita Moreno for her work in “9 to 5” and America Ferrera for “Ugly Betty.” Pedro Pascal becomes the first actor since 1999 to be nominated as a lead actor, when Jimmy Smits earned his nomination for his work in the show “NYPD Blue.” Emmys 2023: Check out this year’s list of nomineesEmmys: Pedro Pascal is the first Latino to land nomination in Drama category since 1999Emmys: Jenna Ortega makes history as youngest Latina nominee for ‘Wednesday’Despite Ortega and Pascal’s exciting recognition, the number of Latino nominees remains low in award shows.
Jenna Ortega is officially an Emmy-nominated actress. The 20-year-old Hollywood star is making history after being nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Emmys for the popular Netflix series ‘Wednesday.’The young Latina, who is known for having Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, is now the youngest Latina acting nominee, following her incredible performance as Wednesday Addams.
Succession has wrapped, but its legacy continues to grow. HBO’s two-time Outstanding Drama Series winner leads the way with 27 nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmys — two more than last year’s leading haul.
The Television Academy giveth and the Television Academy taketh away. Outside of the Recording Academy, there is likely no awards body that frustrates the public, media, and industry more than Emmy Awards voters.
Yvette Nicole Brown and Frank Scherma, the chair of the Television Academy. Emmys: Jenna Ortega makes history as youngest Latina nominee for ‘Wednesday’Colombian actress Sasha Calle is officially the first Latina Supergirl in DC UniverseEva Longoria gets a standing ovation after tossing a ceremonial pitchA post shared by Emmys / Television Academy (@televisionacad)The awards are meant to air on September 18th, although this date may be pushed back depending on the ongoing writer’s strike that’s affecting the industry at large.
Jon Burlingame Despite all the musical superstars who entered this year’s Emmy competition, only one – Ed Sheeran – managed to score when the 75th annual Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday. Sheeran was nominated (along with co-writers Max Martin and Foy Vance) for the song “A Beautiful Game” for the season 3 finale of “Ted Lasso,” one of two songs from the popular Apple TV+ series that made it into the music-and-lyrics category. Emmy’s 550-member music peer group ignored the original songs entered by Dolly Parton, David Byrne, Steve Martin, Kid Cudi, Donald Glover and Lainey Wilson, as well as those from such Oscar-winning tunesmiths as Alan Menken, Steven Schwartz, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
Taron Egerton, Daniel Radcliffe, Will Sharpe, Brian Cox and Bella Ramsey are among the UK actors who are up for prizes at the 75th annual Emmys.
Congrats to the rookies!