Bill Paxton
Though blessed with leading-man looks, Paxton spent much of his career relegated to playing gung-ho bullies or sleazebags (Aliens, Last Action Hero and his classic turn as a sadistic big brother in We...
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Watch our Google Hangout with New Orleans-based Indie Filmmaker David Dubos
May 11, 2013 11:47pm ESTWe know the summer movie season is all about the big-budget blockbuters that hit the multi-plex every week, but there are also filmmakers out there working on smaller projects passionately endeavoring to bring their personal vision to the big screen. One of those filmmakers is New Orleans' own David DuBos. DuBos is a screenwriter (Writer’s Guild of America East member) and award-winning filmmaker whose work has appeared on Lifetime, Starz, and A & E among others. Currently, David is in production for his feature film directing debut, Bayou Tales which is currently filming in New Orleans. I sat down with him in this, the first installment of my Beyond the Box Office series on Google Hangouts for a lively discussion about his adventures in the indie film trade, filming in Louisiana, and of course summer movies. David’s debut film, The Roommate, starred Bill Paxton and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It was eventually bought for distribution by Hemdale and released on home video/DVD as an omnibus film called Future Shock that also featured early work from filmmaker Matt Reeves (Cloverfield, Let Me In).His first screenwriting credit was Leprechaun 3, part of the successful franchise from Trimark. Released on home video in 1995, it became the highest selling straight to DVD film from that year. David's documentary Rodrigue: A Man and His Dog starred Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg as the voice of Tiffany, beloved pet of world-renowned cajun artist George Rodrigue. It aired on PBS. Other credits include Playback for producer Brad Krevoy and Cradle of Lies, a Lifetime Network movie, Doubting Thomas starring AnnaSophia Robb of Bridge to Terabithia. Check out the teaser trailer for Bayou Tales here:
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SAG Awards 2013: The Complete Winners' List
January 27, 2013 1:52pm ESTAwards season is in full swing, and with tonight's Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG for short) — the 19th time the ceremony has taken place. Airing live on TBS and TNT on Sunday, January 27 (at 5PM PST/8PM EST), some of the biggest movies of the year are making tracks towards the Big Night (aka the Academy Awards), while television shows like Homeland and Modern Family will see if they can continue to dominate. Will 30 Rock go out with big wins? Will Maggie Smith continue to not show up (yes, of course)? Check out the winners (in bold), which will be updated live, below! THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role Bradley Cooper / Pat - "Silver Linings Playbook" (The Weinstein Company) Daniel Day-Lewis / Abraham Lincoln - "Lincoln" (Touchstone Pictures) John Hawkes / Mark - "The Sessions" (FOX Searchlight) Hugh Jackman / Jean Valjean - "Les Misérables" (Universal Pictures) Denzel Washington / Whip Whitaker - "Flight" (Paramount Pictures) Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role Jessica Chastain / Maya - "Zero Dark Thirty" (Columbia Pictures) Marion Cotillard / Stephanie - "Rust And Bone" (sony Pictures Classics) Jennifer Lawrence / Tiffany - "Silver Linings Playbook" (The Weinstein Company) Helen Mirren / Alma Reville - "Hitchcock" (FOX Searchlight) Naomi Watts / Maria - "The Impossible" (Summit Entertainment) Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role Alan Arkin / Lester Siegel - "Argo" (Warner Bros. Pictures) Javier Bardem / Silva - "Skyfall" (Columbia Pictures) Robert De Niro / Pat, Sr. - "Silver Linings Playbook" (The Weinstein Company) Philip Seymour Hoffman / Lancaster Dodd - "The Master" (The Weinstein Company) Tommy Lee Jones / Thaddeus Stevens - "Lincoln" (Touchstone Pictures) Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role Sally Field / Mary Todd Lincoln - "Lincoln" (Touchstone Pictures) Anne Hathaway / Fantine - "Les Misérables" (Universal Pictures) Helen Hunt / Cheryl - "The Sessions" (FOX Searchlight) Nicole Kidman / Charlotte Bless - "The Paperboy" (Millennium Entertainment) Maggie Smith / Muriel Donnelly - "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (FOX Searchlight) Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture Argo (Warner Bros. Pictures) The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (FOX Searchlight) Les Misérables (Universal Pictures) Lincoln (Touchstone Pictures) Silver Linings Playbook (The Weinstein Company) PRIMETIME TELEVISION Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Miniseries Kevin Costner / "Devil Anse" Hatfield - "Hatfields & Mccoys" (History) Woody Harrelson / Steve Schmidt - "Game Change" (HBO) Ed Harris / John Mccain - "Game Change" (HBO) Clive Owen / Ernest Hemingway & "Hemingway & Gellhorn" (HBO) Bill Paxton / Randall Mccoy - "Hatfields & Mccoys" (History) Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Television Movie Or Miniseries Nicole Kidman / Martha Gellhorn - "Hemingway & Gellhorn" (HBO) Julianne Moore / Sarah Palin - "Game Change" (HBO) Charlotte Rampling / Eva Delectorskaya - "Restless" (Sundance Channel) Sigourney Weaver / Elaine Barrish Hammond - "Political Animals" (USA) Alfre Woodard / Ouiser - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Drama Series Steve Buscemi / Enoch "Nucky" Thompson - "Boardwalk Empire" (HBO) Bryan Cranston / Walter White - "Breaking Bad" (AMC) Jeff Daniels / Will McAvoy - "The Newsroom" (HBO) Jon Hamm / Don Draper - "Mad Men" (AMC) Damian Lewis / Nicholas Brody - "Homeland" (Showtime) Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Drama Series Claire Danes / Carrie Mathison - "Homeland" (Showtime) Michelle Dockery / Lady Mary Crawley - "Downton Abbey" (PBS) Jessica Lange / Sister Jude - "American Horror Story: Asylum" (FX) Julianna Margulies / Alicia Florrick - "The Good Wife" (CBS) Maggie Smith / Violet, Dowager Countess Of Grantham - "Downton Abbey" (PBS) Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Comedy Series Alec Baldwin / Jack Donaghy - "30 Rock" (NBC) Ty Burrell / Phil Dunphy - "Modern Family" (ABC) Louis C.K. / Louie - "Louie" (FX) Jim Parsons / Sheldon Cooper - "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) Eric Stonestreet / Cameron Tucker - "Modern Family" (ABC) Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Comedy Series Edie Falco / Jackie Peyton - "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime) Tina Fey / Liz Lemon - "30 Rock" (NBC) Amy Poehler / Leslie Knope - "Parks and Recreation" (NBC) Sofia Vergara / Gloria Delgado-Pritchett - "Modern Family" (ABC) Betty White / Elka Ostrovsky - "Hot In Cleveland" (TV Land) Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Drama Series Boardwalk Empire (HBO) Breaking Bad (AMC) Downton Abbey (PBS) Homeland (Showtime) Mad Men (AMC) Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Comedy Series 30 Rock (NBC) Glee (FOX) Modern Family (ABC) Nurse Jackie (Showtime) The Office (NBC) SAG AWARDS HONORS FOR STUNT ENSEMBLES Outstanding Action Performance By A Stunt Ensemble In A Motion Picture The Amazing Spider-Man (Columbia Pictures) The Bourne Legacy (Universal Pictures) The Dark Knight Rises (Warner Bros. Pictures) Les Misérables (Universal Pictures) Skyfall (Columbia Pictures) Outstanding Action Performance By A Stunt Ensemble In A Television Series Boardwalk Empire (HBO) Breaking Bad (AMC) Game Of Thrones (HBO) Sons Of Anarchy (FX) The Walking Dead (AMC) Screen Actors Guild 49th Annual Life Achievement Award Dick Van Dyke What do you think of this year's winners and losers? Shocked? Happy? Sad? Let us know, in the comments below! [Photo Credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images] Follow Alicia on Twitter @alicialutes More: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Why the SAGs Are My Favorite Awards Show — VIDEO Producers Guild Awards 2013: 'Argo,' 'Homeland' Continue Award Season Domination Sundance Awards: 'Fruitvale' Is 2013's First Oscar Contender You Might Also Like: 20 Hottest Celebrity Bikini Bodies Joe Biden?! Surprisingly Hot Young Photos of Politicians
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Lincoln and Silver Linings Playbook lead SAG Award nominations
December 12, 2012 5:00am ESTDaniel Day-Lewis has been nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, alongside Bradley Cooper for his emotive turn in Silver Linings Playbook. Other contenders include John Hawkes (The Sessions), Hugh Jackman (Les Miserables), and Denzel Washington (Flight). Day-Lewis' co-star Tommy Lee Jones also receives a nod in the supporting actor category, meaning he'll battle it out for the prize with Cooper's colleague Robert De Niro, as well Alan Arkin (Argo), Javier Bardem (Skyfall) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Master). The films are also both nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast honour, alongside Argo, Les Miserables, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Jennifer Lawrence has picked up a nod in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her turn in Silver Linings Playbook, putting her in competition with Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), Marion Cotillard (Rust And Bone), Helen Mirren (Hitchcock) and Naomi Watts (The Impossible). Sally Field is up for the supporting actress trophy for her role as Mary Lincoln, as are Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables), Helen Hunt (The Sessions), Nicole Kidman (The Paperboy) and Dame Maggie Smith (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel). In the TV categories, Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, Homeland, Downton Abbey and Mad Men are all nominated for ensemble performance, while Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson are all up for TV acting prizes. The winners will be announced at the prizegiving in January (13). The full list for the 19th annual SAG Awards is as follows: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Bradley Cooper - Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis - Lincoln John Hawkes - The Sessions Hugh Jackman - Les Miserables Denzel Washington - Flight Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Jessica Chastain - Zero Dark Thirty Marion Cotillard - Rust And Bone Jennifer Lawrence - Silver Linings Playbook Helen Mirren - Hitchcock Naomi Watts - The Impossible Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Alan Arkin - Argo Javier Bardem - Skyfall Robert De Niro - Silver Linings Playbook Philip Seymour Hoffman - The Master Tommy Lee Jones - Lincoln Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Sally Field - Lincoln Anne Hathaway - Les Miserables Helen Hunt - The Sessions Nicole Kidman - The Paperboy Maggie Smith - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Argo The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Les Miserables Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Primetime Television Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Kevin Costner - Hatfields & McCoys Woody Harrelson - Game Change Ed Harris - Game Change Clive Owen - Hemingway & Gellhorn Bill Paxton - Hatfields & Mccoys Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Nicole Kidman - Hemingway & Gellhorn Julianne Moore - Game Change Charlotte Rampling - Restless Sigourney Weaver - Political Animals Alfre Woodard - Steel Magnolias Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor an a Drama Series Steve Buscemi - Boardwalk Empire Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad Jeff Daniels - The Newsroom Jon Hamm - Mad Men Damian Lewis - Homeland Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Claire Danes - Homeland Michelle Dockery - Downton Abbey Jessica Lange - American Horror Story: Asylum Julianna Margulies - The Good Wife Maggie Smith - Downton Abbey Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock Ty Burrel - Modern Family Louis C.K. - Louie Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory Eric Stonestreet - Modern Family Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie Tina Fey - 30 Rock Amy Poehler - Parks And Recreation Sofia Vergara - Modern Family Betty White - Hot In Cleveland
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'Lincoln,' 'Les Mis,' 'Modern Family' Lead SAG Awards Actor Nominations
December 12, 2012 4:19am ESTEach year, the Screen Actor's Guild, the biggest acting union in Hollywood, throws its two cents into the awards ring and bestows upon actors in both film and television with the coveted statues for excellence in performance. It's a top honor that's also a major predictor for the Academy Awards — in the past three years, the SAG Awards replicated the winners of the Oscars Best Actor categories in all but one category (in 2011, when Viola Davis in The Help bested Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady before losing to her come Oscar time). The SAG Awards are award to the year's biggest win. This Tuesday, SAG announced their nominations for the 19th year of their awards ceremony. Once again, every actor and film looks primed for the Academy Awards. Lincoln and Les Misérables lead the pack thanks to buzzy performances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Anne Hathaway, while Breaking Bad and Mad Men once again earn nods on the TV side. Check out the full list of nominations. The awards are set to air on Jan. 27, 2013 on TBS: Outstanding Performance by a Cast Argo The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Les Misérables Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty Marion Cotillard, Rust and Bone Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook Helen Mirren, Hitchcock Naomi Watts, The Impossible Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis,Lincoln John Hawkes, The Sessions Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables Denzel Washington, Flight Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Sally Field, Lincoln Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables Helen Hunt, The Sessions Nicole Kidman, The Paperboy Maggie Smith, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Alan Arkin, Argo Javier Bardem Skyfall Robert De Niro Silver Linings Playbook Philip Seymour Hoffman The Master Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble Amazing Spider Man Bourne Legacy The Dark Knight Rises Les Miserables Skyfall Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Homeland Mad Men Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Claire Danes, Homeland Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Asylum Julianna Marguiles, The Good Wife Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom Jon Hamm, Mad Men Damien Lewis, Homeland Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 30 Rock Big Bang Theory Glee Modern Family Nurse Jackie The Office Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Tina Fey, 30 Rock30 Rock Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Betty White, Hot in Cleveland Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock Ty Burrell, Modern Family Louis CK, Louie Jim Parsons, Big Bang Theory Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Nicole Kidman, Hemingway & Gellhorn Julianne Moore, Game Change Charlotte Rambling, Restless Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals Alfie Woodard, Steel Magnolias Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Kevin Costner, Hatfields and McCoys Woody Harrelson, Game Change Ed Harris, Game Change Clive Owen, Hemingway & Gellhorn Bill Paxton, Hatfields and McCoys Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Game of Thrones Sons of Anarcy The Walking Dead Follow Matt Patches on Twitter @misterpatches [Photo Credit: Walt Disney Pictures] More: ‘Lincoln’, ‘Les Misérables’ Lead 18th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards Nominations 'Zero Dark Thirty' Picks Up Best Picture, Actress for Chastain from National Board of Review 'The Master', 'Argo' Win Big at LA Film Critics Association's 2012 Awards From Our Partners: 11 Worst Movies of 2012! (Moviefone) 25 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Aladdin’ (Moviefone)
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Tom Cruise shuts down top London monument for movie shoot
November 26, 2012 4:00am ESTThe star, who is in the U.K. capital filming latest action film All You Need Is Kill, touched down near the iconic Nelson's Column in a Royal Air Force (RAF) helicopter in full military dress. The top tourist attraction was cordoned off and closed to the public as Cruise was joined by a number of large army tanks and extras wearing helmets and khaki ponchos. The film, which also stars British actress Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton, is due out in 2014 and charts the story of a soldier fighting in a war with aliens.
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2012 Emmy Awards: See the Full List of Winners Here!
September 23, 2012 3:30pm ESTIt's the biggest night in television. But will it be the most surprising one? Turns out, not quite. Though there were a few shockers during Sunday's 64th annual Emmy Awards — for instance, Homeland's Damian Lewis wins over Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston — ABC's Modern Family was, per usual, the belle of the ball with four Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy series. Other big winners of the evening? Showtime's Homeland — which also picked up four wins, including Outstanding Drama — HBO's Game Change — which won four awards, including Best Miniseries or Movie — and Louis C.K., who won Outstanding Writing for his FX darling Louie and Outstanding Writing in a Variety, Music, or Comedy Special for Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theater. Who else walked home with a gold statue? See the complete winners list below and be sure to check out our Emmys hub for all breaking news, interviews, and features surrounding the 2012 Emmys! Outstanding Drama Series Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Winner: Homeland Mad Men Game of Thrones Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ed O'Neill, Modern Family Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family Ty Burrell, Modern Family Winner: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live Max Greenfield, New Girl Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Winner: Louis C.K., Louie Lena Dunham, Girls Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation Michael Schur, Parks and Recreation Chris McKenna, Community Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Winner: Steve Levitan, Modern Family Robert B. Weide, Curb Your Enthusiasm Lena Dunham, Girls Louis C.K., Duckling Jason Winer, Modern Family Jake Kasdan, New Girl Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie Winner: Julie Bowen, Modern Family Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives Outstanding Comedy Series The Big Bang Theory Curb Your Enthusiasm Girls Winner: Modern Family 30 Rock Veep Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Zooey Deschanel, New Girl Lena Dunham, Girls Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Tina Fey, 30 Rock Winner: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock Don Cheadle, House of Lies Louis C.K., Louie Winner: Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Outstanding Made for TV Movie/Miniseries American Horror Story Winner: Game Change Hatfields & McCoys Hemingway and Gellhorn Luther Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Leading Actor in a Made for TV Movie/Miniseries Woody Harrelson, Game Change Clive Owen, Hemingway & Gellhorn Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Idris Elba, Luther Winner: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys Bill Paxton, Hatfields & McCoys Lead Actress in a Made for TV Movie/Miniseries Winner: Julianne Moore, Game Change Connie Britton, American Horror Story Nicole Kidman, Hemingway & Gellhorn Emma Thompson, The Song of Lunch Ashley Judd, Missing Outstanding Reality-Competition Program Winner: The Amazing Race Dancing With the Stars Project Runway So You Think You Can Dance Top Chef The Voice Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program Winner: Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race Ryan Seacrest, American Idol Betty White, Betty White's Off Their Rockers Outstanding Reality Program Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution MythBusters Antiques Roadshow Shark Tank Winner: Undercover Boss Who Do You Think You Are? Outstanding Nonfiction Series American Masters Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Inside The Actors Studio The Weight Of The Nation Winner: Frozen Planet Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series The Colbert Report Winner: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Real Time with Bill Maher Saturday Night Live Outstanding Variety Special Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker Winner: The Kennedy Center Honors Mel Brooks And Dick Cavett Together Again Tony Bennett: Duets II (Great Performances) Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Winner: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey Jim Carter, Downton Abbey Jared Harris, Mad Men Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad Winner: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey Joanna Froggatt, Downton Abbey Christina Hendricks, Mad Men Christine Baranski, The Good Wife Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Sarah Paulson, Game Change Frances Conroy, American Horror Story Winner: Jessica Lange, American Horror Story Judy Davis, Page Eight Mare Winningham, Hatfields & McCoys Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Ed Harris, Game Change Denis O'Hare, American Horror Story David Strathairn, Hemingway & Gellhorn Martin Freeman, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Winner: Tom Berenger, Hatfields & McCoys Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Dot-Marie Jones, Glee Maya Rudolph, Saturday Night Live Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock Margaret Cho, 30 Rock Winner: Kathy Bates, Two and a Half Men Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Michael J. Fox, Curb Your Enthusiasm Greg Kinnear, Modern Family Bobby Cannavale, Nurse Jackie Winner: Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live Will Arnett, 30 Rock Jon Hamm, 30 Rock Guest Actress in a Drama Series Winner: Martha Plimpton, The Good Wife Loretta Devine, Grey's Anatomy Jean Smart, Harry's Law Julia Ormond, Mad Men Joan Cusack, Shameless Uma Thurman, Smash Guest Actor in a Drama Series Mark Margolis, Breaking Bad Dylan Baker, The Good Wife Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife Winner: Jeremy Davies, Justified Ben Feldman, Mad Men Jason Ritter, Parenthood Outstanding Animated Program American Dad Bob's Burgers Futurama Winner: The Penguins Of Madagascar: The Return Of The Revenge Of Dr. Blowhole The Simpsons Outstanding Children's Program Degrassi Good Luck Charlie iCarly Victorious Winner: Wizards Of Waverly Place Writing for a Drama Series Winner: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, Homeland Directing for a Drama Series Winner: Tim Van Patten, Boardwalk Empire Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad Brian Percival, Downton Abbey Phil Abraham, Mad Men Michael Cuesta, Homeland Lead Actor in a Drama Series Winner: Damian Lewis, Homeland Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire Michael C. Hall, Dexter Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey Jon Hamm, Mad Men Lead Actress in a Drama Series Winner: Claire Danes, Homeland Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Kathy Bates, Harry's Law Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey Glenn Close, Damages Writing for a Variety Special Winner: Louis C.K., Louis C.K. Live At The Beacon Theatre Dave Boone, Written by; Paul Greenberg, 65th Annual Tony Awards George Stevens, Jr., Written by; Michael M. Stevens, Written by; Sara Lukinson, Written by; Lewis Friedman, The Kennedy Center Honors Jon Macks, Written by; Dave Boone, Written by; Carol Leifer, Written by; Tim Carvell, Special Material Written by; Jeff Cesario, Special Material Written by; Billy Crystal, Special Material Written by; Ed Driscoll, Special Material Written by; Billy Martin, Special Material Written by; Ben Schwartz, Special Material Written by; Marc Shaiman, Special Material Written by; Eric Stangel, Special Material Written by; Justin Stangel, Special Material Written by; David Steinberg, Special Material Written by; Mason Steinberg, Special Material Written by; Colleen Werthmann, 84th Annual Academy Awards Jon Macks, Written by; Steve Ridgeway, Written by; Mason Steinberg, Written by; Brad Lachman, Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl Directing for a Variety Special Don Mischer, 84th Annual Academy Awards Louis J. Horvitz, The 54th Annual Grammy Awards Louis C.K, Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre Alan Skog, New York City Ballet George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Live From Lincoln Center) Winner: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards Writing for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Dramatic Special Winner: Danny Strong, Game Change Ted Mann, Ronald Parker & Bill Abi Morgan, The Hour Neil Cross, Luther Steven Moffat, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Dramatic Special Winner: Jay Roach, Game Change Philip Kaufman, Hemmingway & Gellhorn Paul McGuigan, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Kevin Reynolds, Hatfields & McCoys Sam Miller, Luther [Photo Credit: ABC] More: Emmys Idle Threats: Give Steve Buscemi an Emmy or I'll Waste Away with Whiskey Emmy Idle Threats: Give 'Game of Thrones' Emmy Gold or I'll Give (?) a Crown of Gold Emmys Idle Threats: Give Lena Dunham an Emmy or Chris O'Dowd Will Yell at You
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2012 Emmy Awards: Who Will Win and Who Should Win at the Emmys
September 11, 2012 1:09pm ESTOh, the Emmys. These awards can be so crazy and unpredictable! Haha. Just kidding. That was a joke. The Emmys is sort of like a high school prom — the theme changes slightly every year and there is a different king and queen, but it's always the same party with the same streamers in the same gymnasium. That said, who would ever miss their prom?! Certainly not me, but it does make discerning who is going to be Prom King and Queen — oh, sorry, Best Actor and Actress — kind of easy. And, just like in high school, the person holding the scepter isn't always the one who is most deserving. So, in anticipation of the Awards on Sunday, Sept. 23, here are my picks for who will win... and who should win. I didn't pick a Miss Congeniality, because we all know it would go to Heather Locklear anyway. Best Drama Series Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Homeland Mad Men Will Win: Breaking Bad: The long reign of Mad Men will probably be coming to an end after four consecutive wins and the Academy will most likely reward this other critic's darling, which has a lot more punch and pizazz that voters usually like. That's what being on meth will do to ya! That is, unless these two AMC shows cannibalize each other's votes and we get another winner. Should Win: Homeland: What this race really needed was some new blood... and there was no show bloodier than the first season of this Showtime hit. Not only was it twisty and unpredictable, it also had amazing performances and told a story that comments on the world we live in now, even a decade after 9/11. Best Comedy Series The Big Bang Theory Curb Your Enthusiasm Girls Modern Family 30 Rock Veep Will Win: Modern Family: There is no doubt, this is everyone's favorite comedy. Even Ann Romney likes it! Even as it ages, there is no beating this crowd-pleaser. Should Win: Girls: I was very skeptical of this HBO comedy when it started and I still can't stand most of the characters that populate Lena Dunham's Brooklyn, but that doesn't mean this show shouldn't be recognized. The season ended up being smart, funny, touching, insightful, and speaking to an audience that is otherwise ignored. This is one of those shows that, looking back, will be hailed as a watershed, and not just because it had a girl running through the streets on crack. Though that does help. Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Michael C. Hall, Dexter Jon Hamm, Mad Men Damian Lewis, Homeland Will Win: Bryan Cranston: He's won every year he's been eligible and with good reason. Walter White is an absolute monster and it takes someone with the skill of Cranston to turn in a nuanced performance without turning him into another hammy version of Scarface. It leaves us all asking, "Malcolm in the where now?" Should Win: Damian Lewis: Speaking of nuanced monsters, did you catch the range of emotions Lewis had to go through as a POW who may also be a secret terrorist? And he's not even an American. Does he get extra credit for the great Mid-Atlantic accent (and the shirtless scenes)? Best Leading Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock Don Cheadle, House of Lies Louis C.K., Louie Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Who Will Win: Louis CK: Wow, most of these nominees are staler than the bag of Bugles that fat Betty Draper left under the couch. Mr. CK ('cause he's nasty) is the only one doing anything exciting or original these days. This will be the ultimate consolation prize for his show not winning any other awards. Who Should Win: None of these other jokers. Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series Kathy Bates, Harry's Law Glenn Close, Damages Claire Danes, Homeland Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men Who Will Win: Claire Danes: Can you say no to Angela Chase, especially with that head of preternaturally shiny hair? (It's so shiny!) But Danes did earn every vote as a trouble plagued CIA analyst who will do anything to stop a man she thinks is a terrorist. Including cussing more than a sailor who stubbed his toe. Who Should Win: Elisabeth Moss: Another season and another great turn for Peggy Olson, especially with her arc allowing her to come into her own and leave Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Pryce. What does this girl gotta do to win an award? Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series Zooey Deschanel, New Girl Lena Dunham, Girls Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Tina Fey, 30 Rock Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly Amy Poehler, Parks & Recreation Who Will and Should Win: Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Academy loves to reward a veteran and, as the only Seinfeld survivor to go on to a successful TV career, Louis-Dreyfus is definitely a vet. But it was her turn as this simultaneously harried and charismatic Vice President that makes her actually deserve this award. Her reading a PSA script from a teleprompter was done as a bit to run with the closing credits, but it was one of the funniest minutes of comedy on the air last year. Best Miniseries or Movie American Horror Story Game Change Hatfields & McCoys Hemingway & Gellhorn Luther Sherlock Who Will Win: American Horror Story: Ryan Murphy scared the bejesus out of all of us. No, it wasn't because of the frights in this horror story, but because the show did everything a TV show shouldn't do: It had a storyline that only lasted one season, it kill off the leads, and it honed a talented acting troupe for seasons to come. His risk should pay off for the ultimate reward. No, I don't mean he'll be visited by a guy in a gimp suit (though he might like that). Who Should Win: Hatfields & McCoys: I'm still not entirely convinced that AHS is a miniseries or movie or if it should be competing in the Best Drama category. If it's not a miniseries, then the statue should go to this crowd-pleaser, which not only brought back the genre as we used to know it, but proved it could be a gigantic hit. Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Woody Harrelson, Game Change Clive Owen, Hemingway & Gellhorn Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece) Idris Elba, Luther Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys Bill Paxton, Hatfields & McCoys Who Will Win: Kevin Costner: The miniseries or movie categories were basically invented so that the Emmys could get movie stars to attend. And it does this with the promise of gold. It probably won't be any different this year than last year when Kate Winslet won. Who Should Win: Idris Elba: Call it the Revenge of Stringer Bell. Best Leading Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Julianne Moore, Game Change Connie Britton, American Horror Story Nicole Kidman, Hemingway & Gellhorn Emma Thompson, The Song of Lunch (Masterpiece) Ashley Judd, Missing Who Will and Should Win: Julianne Moore: With four movie stars in this category, poor Connie Britton (who is quite deserving in her own right) doesn't stand a chance. While Kidman may be the bigger star, it's Moore's stunning transformation into Sarah Palin that should rivet voters. We can almost see her winning from our house. Best Reality Competition The Amazing Race Dancing With The Stars Project Runway So You Think You Can Dance Top Chef The Voice Who Will Win: Amazing Race: Ugh, again! When will it end? Who Should Win: Anyone else: Amazing Race has been a snooze since the Bush Administration, but Academy voters don't know any other shows and think an around the world vacation with their significant other sure looks fun. That's why they keep voting for this. Enough! There are plenty of reality shows on TV — choose someone else! I would go with The Voice, for being the only show to shake up the singing competition formula with any real results. Best Reality Host Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race Ryan Seacrest, American Idol Betty White, Betty White's Off Their Rockers Who Will Win: Betty White: The Academy thinks she needs one more trophy before her retirement (or something worse). Also, they have absolutely no respect for the reality categories. For shame! Who Should Win: Cat Deeley: If you do not think this leggy Brit who is as quick with a punchline as she is with a compassionate shoulder for contestants to cry on doesn't deserve to win, then you are an idiot with no eyes. There, I said it. Speaking of no eyes, she also chooses all her own outfits and they are often – how should I put this? – unique. We need her to show up on stage wearing one. Best Variety Program The Colbert Report The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Real Time with Bill Maher Saturday Night Live Who Will Win: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: I just got off the phone with 2018 and it's still going to win then too. Just accept it. Who Should Win: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: You have to appreciate the daffy way he creates viral videos with everything from Barack Obama to the Real Housewives franchise. This is a man who knows that the future of the genre is as much on YouTube as it is on the boob tube. Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey Jim Carter, Downton Abbey Jared Harris, Mad Men Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones Who Will and Should Win: Giancarlo Esposito: One of the most terrifying villains on television didn't yell and scream and shoot up the place. He took over with quiet determination and a calm exterior that belied a deadly inner life. Esposito's Gus Fring was a study in self-restraint and his end will go down in TV history. Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey Christina Hendricks, Mad Men Christine Baranski, The Good Wife Who Will and Should Win: Christina Hendricks: She's long been known for the curves of her body, but this season, it was the curveballs her character threw when she decided to kick out her husband, take her destiny in her own hands, and finally get herself on equal footing with the men (of course, only by making a horrible sacrifice). She's made her portrayal of one of the most complicated women on TV look absolutely easy, so it's about time she had a busty gold lady of her own. Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ed O'Neill, Modern Family Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family Ty Burrell, Modern Family Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live Max Greenfield, New Girl Who Will Win: Someone from Modern Family: Just pick one. Does it matter. Maybe Ed O'Neill. Is it his turn yet? Fine, then Ty Burrell. Whatever. Who Should Win: Max Greenfield: It's a hard job stealing a show called The New Girl while having a Y chromosome, but Greenfield's fully-realized Schmidt was the character who audiences really wanted to see, even as they knew he should be stuffing $10s into the douche jar. Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie Julie Bowen, Modern Family Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives Who Will Win: Mayim Bialik: Since the boys will be shut out in the acting category, it looks like good old Blossom's work as one of this show's girl geeks is going to get some deserved attention. But look for a possible Kristen Wiig upset for her final season on SNL. Who Should Win: Merritt Wever: She's long been the funniest thing on Nurse Jackie and she should finally get some recognition for a character that is just on the right side of wacky and vulnerable when she needs to be. If she doesn't get nominated more often, the Academy is on more drugs than Jackie. Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Sarah Paulson, Game Change Frances Conroy, American Horror Story Jessica Lange, American Horror Story Judy Davis, Page Eight (Masterpiece) Mare Winningham, Hatfields & McCoys Who Will and Should Win: Jessica Lange: There is no one we'd rather watch chew the scenery and destroy lives with a syrupy southern accent than Ms. Jessica Lange. Also, remember the rule about giving these trophies to movie stars? Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Ed Harris, Game Change Denis O'Hare, American Horror Story David Strathairn, Hemingway & Gellhorn Martin Freeman, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece) Tom Berenger, Hatfields & McCoys Who Will Win: Ed Harris: I honestly have no idea on this one, but the fact that Ed Harris has been nominated for an Oscar and is competing in a category for movie stars makes him the best bet. Who Should Win: Denis O'Hare: Between Larry Harvey and his Russell Edgington on True Blood, this hard-working character actor finally deserves to scare up a trophy. Scare up. Get it? Follow Brian Moylan on Twitter @BrianJMoylan [Photo Credit: Wenn] More: 2012 Emmy Awards: See the Full List of Nominees! Emmys 2012: 10 Burning Questions! Emmys 2012: Snubs, Shockers and Surprises!
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Mad Men and American Horror Story lead Emmy nominations
July 19, 2012 5:15am ESTMad Men star Jon Hamm will go up against the likes of Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Michael C. Hall (Dexter) for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Hamm's co-star Elisabeth Moss will battle for the lead actress prize against Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), Glenn Close (Damages), and Kathy Bates (Harry's Law), as well as Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) and Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife). American Horror Story received a number of technical nods, including nominations in the best costume and make-up categories, as well as mentions for lead actress Connie Britton and supporting actor Denis O'Hare. The Outstanding Drama Series category will be a tight race - Mad Men, Homeland, Downton Abbey, Dexter, Breaking Bad, and Martin Scorsese's Boardwalk Empire are all in the running, while Outstanding Comedy Series nods go to 30 Rock, Girls, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, Veep, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also receiving mentions as an Outstanding Lead Actor or Actress in a Miniseries or Movie were Nicole Kidman (Hemingway & Gellhorn), Julianne Moore (Game Change), Ashley Judd (Missing), and Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys). The nominees were announced live from Hollywood on Thursday morning (19Jul12) by Kerry Washington and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who will host the official 64th annual awards ceremony on 23 September (12). Parks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman was due to present at the programme, however, heavy storms grounded his flight to Los Angeles, forcing a pajama-wearing Kimmel to step in and fill his place. The main list of nominees is as follows: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Zooey Deschanel - New Girl Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie Tina Fey - 30 Rock Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly Amy Poehler - Parks And Recreation Lena Dunham - Girls Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock Louis C.K. - Louie Don Cheadle - House of Lies Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory Jon Cryer - Two and a Half Men Larry David - Curb Your Enthusiasm Outstanding Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory Modern Family 30 Rock Girls Curb Your Enthusiasm Veep Outstanding Drama: Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Mad Men Homeland Game of Thrones Downton Abbey Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama: Claire Danes - Homeland Julianna Margulies - The Good Wife Elisabeth Moss - Mad Men Glenn Close - Damages Kathy Bates - Harry's Law Michelle Dockery - Downton Abbey Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama: Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad Michael C. Hall - Dexter Jon Hamm - Mad Men Hugh Bonneville - Downton Abbey Steve Buscemi - Boardwalk Empire Damian Lewis - Homeland Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore - Game Change Connie Britton - American Horror Story Nicole Kidman - Hemingway & Gellhorn Emma Thompson - The Song Of Lunch (Masterpiece) Ashley Judd - Missing Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Woody Harrelson - Game Change Clive Owen - Hemingway & Gellhorn Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece) Idris Elba - Luther Kevin Costner - Hatfields & McCoys Bill Paxton - Hatfields & McCoys Outstanding Miniseries or Movie: Game Change American Horror Story Hemingway & Gellhorn Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece) Luther Hatfields & McCoys
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2012 Emmy Awards: See the Full List of Nominees!
July 19, 2012 3:52am ESTIt's Emmy time! The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations are here, and the television industry will no doubt be audibly buzzing over the next two months leading up to the awards telecast on Sept. 23rd (which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel). Kimmel (who stepped in for scheduled presenter Nick Offerman, wearing nothing but his pajamas) and Kerry Washington announced the nominees from North Hollywood early this morning. So who made the cut? American Horror Story and Mad Men emerged on the top, with 17 nominations each. Downton Abbey, in its first year submitting as a regular drama series, swept through the acting categories with the aplomb of an experienced butler: in addition to six acting nods, the show earned 16 nominations (along with the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys). Hemingway & Gellhorn earned 15, Modern Family and Saturday Night Live both earned 14, and Breaking Bad (which rewarded not only Walt, but Jesse, Gus, Skyler and Tio!), 30 Rock and Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia each rounded out the top with 13 noms. See the rest below: Best Drama SeriesBoardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Homeland Mad Men Best Comedy SeriesThe Big Bang Theory Curb Your Enthusiasm Girls Modern Family 30 Rock Veep Best Leading Actor in a Drama SeriesHugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Michael C. Hall, Dexter Jon Hamm, Mad Men Damian Lewis, Homeland Best Leading Actor in a Comedy SeriesAlec Baldwin, 30 Rock Don Cheadle, House of Lies Louis C.K., Louie Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Best Leading Actress in a Drama SeriesKathy Bates, Harry's Law Glenn Close, Damages Claire Danes, Homeland Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series Zooey Deschanel, New Girl Lena Dunham, Girls Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Tina Fey, 30 Rock Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly Amy Poehler, Parks & Recreation Best Miniseries or MovieAmerican Horror Story Game Change Hatfields & McCoys Hemingway & Gellhorn Luther Sherlock Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or MovieWoody Harrelson, Game Change Clive Owen, Hemingway & Gellhorn Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece) Idris Elba, Luther Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys Bill Paxton, Hatfields & McCoys Best Leading Actress in a Miniseries or MovieJulianne Moore, Game Change Connie Britton, American Horror Story Nicole Kidman, Hemingway & Gellhorn Emma Thompson, The Song of Lunch (Masterpiece) Ashley Judd, Missing Best Reality CompetitionThe Amazing Race Dancing With The Stars Project Runway So You Think You Can Dance Top Chef The Voice Best Reality HostTom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race Ryan Seacrest, American Idol Betty White, Betty White's Off Their Rockers Best Variety ProgramThe Colbert ReportThe Daily Show with Jon StewartJimmy Kimmel LiveLate Night with Jimmy FallonReal Time with Bill MaherSaturday Night Live Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey Jim Carter, Downton Abbey Jared Harris, Mad Men Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones Best Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesArchie Panjabi, The Good Wife Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey Joanna Froggatt, Downton Abbey Christina Hendricks, Mad Men Christine Baranski, The Good Wife Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesEd O'Neill, Modern Family Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family Ty Burrell, Modern Family Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live Max Greenfield, New Girl Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie Julie Bowen, Modern Family Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or MovieSarah Paulson, Game Change Frances Conroy, American Horror Story Jessica Lange, American Horror Story Judy Davis, Page Eight (Masterpiece) Mare Winningham, Hatfields & McCoys Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or MovieEd Harris, Game Change Denis O'Hare, American Horror Story David Strathairn, Hemingway & Gellhorn Martin Freeman, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece) Tom Berenger, Hatfields & McCoys Best Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesDot-Marie Jones, Glee Maya Rudolph, Saturday Night Live Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock Margaret Cho, 30 Rock Kathy Bates, Two and a Half Men Best Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesMichael J. Fox, Curb Your Enthusiasm Greg Kinnear, Modern Family Bobby Cannavale, Nurse Jackie Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live Will Arnett, 30 Rock Jon Hamm, 30 Rock Best Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMartha Plimpton, The Good Wife Loretta Devine, Grey's Anatomy Jean Smart, Harry's Law Julia Ormond, Mad Men Joan Cusack, Shameless Uma Thurman, Smash Best Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesMark Margolis, Breaking Bad Dylan Baker, The Good Wife Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife Jeremy Davies, Justified Ben Feldman, Mad Men Jason Ritter, Parenthood Best Writing for a Comedy SeriesCommunity, Chris McKenna for "Remedial Chaos Theory"Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler for "The Debate"Parks and Recreation, Michael Schur for "Win, Lose, or Draw"Girls, Lena Dunham for "Pilot"Louie, Louis C.K. for "Pregnant" Best Writing for a Drama SeriesDownton Abbey, Julian Fellows for "Episode 7"Mad Men, Semi Chellas and Matthew Weiner for "The Other Woman"Mad Men, Andre Jacquemetton and Maria Jacquemetton for "Commissions and Fees"Mad Men, Erin Levy and Matthew Weiner for "Far Away Places"Homeland, Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, and Gideon Raff for "Pilot" Follow Marc on Twitter @MarcSnetiker More:2012 Emmy Awards: Our Predictions! 2012 Emmy Longshots: Our Picks!
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Kevin Costner found perfect beard and pipe for Hatfield character
June 20, 2012 5:00am ESTKevin Costner has credited beards, pipes and letters with helping him perfect his Devil Anse Hatfield character for TV mini-series Hatfields & Mccoys, because the accessories helped him research the feuding post-American Civil War patriarch. The drama was a big hit when it debuted in America at the end of last month (May12) and now Costner has revealed how he prepared for the real-life role. Asked how he got ready to play a 19th century character, opposite Bill Paxton, Costner tells Cowboys & Indians magazine, "I start working with black powder. I start working with how to load those guns. I start looking at costumes. "I start looking at beards and I start looking at cadence; how people talked back then. I read letters written by people back then. In this case, I needed to find the right beard and the right hat and the right pipe. I had to make the decision between this little corncob pipe and this little almond one - and I took the almond one."
