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And the Emmy nominees are… Here are the headlines: Shogun topped drama series with 25 nominations, The Bear broke the record for most comedy nominations with 23, and miniseries Baby Reindeer scooped up 11. Netflix was the most nominated network/streamer followed by FX, leaving HBO in 3rd for the first time in decades. Here are some nomination highlights:
Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis made history as the first Indigenous women nominated for acting
Slow Horses and Reservation Dogs broke through with much deserved series and acting nods
Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau became the first trans woman nominated for supporting actress in a limited series
Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, and Maya Rudolph all got multiple acting nominations (Bridesmaids ftw)
Carol Burnett became the oldest female acting nominee
The Russo Brothers head back to Marvel to direct Avengers films… I guess no one can do it like the Russos, and Marvel seemed to be struggling to find someone to fill their shoes. So they’re back! 💥
Kennedy Center Honors to celebrate Francis Ford Coppola, The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater… Should be a good show. 🎶
Jimmy Kimmel Live to once again help actors get health insurance… By giving them small roles on the show. What a mensch. 👏
Verizon is giving away Netflix for a year if you sign up for Peacock… The bundles are out there if you want them. 🦚
Charlize Theron says The Old Guard 2 is still happening at Netflix… Kudos if you can even remember The Old Guard. 🍿
FX’s Alien series is called Alien: Earth… I wonder if that’s an indication of its setting? 🌎
Halo canceled after 2 seasons at Paramount+… I guess not all IP is good IP. 🎮
Here’s the trailer the Dune TV show Dune: Prophecy… Get on your stillsuit. ⏳
AMC sends library of recent shows to Netflix… If you can’t beat ‘em… 🤷🏻
24 movie in early development… There’s no killing Jack Bauer. ⏰
What’s new
Those About to Die — July 18 | Peacock gladiator drama series | Ⓜ️ 49
Lady in the Lake — July 19 | Apple drama series | Ⓜ️ 59
Twisters — July 19 | Action movie in theaters | Ⓜ️ 65
Returning: Unprisoned s2, Cobra Kai s6 part 1, Snowpiercer s4