Actor Richard Burton was born in Wales in 1925. The famous celebrity died in 1984 at the age of 58. Burton’s birth name was Richard Jenkins, but he made his stage name Richard Burton to honor the man who adopted him and encouraged him to become an actor.
Richard Burton | Evening Standard/Getty Images Richard Burton was taken in by a man named Philip Burton
After Burton’s mother died, he was taken in by his older sister Cecelia and her husband. While in school and training as a cadet with the Royal Air Force, Richard Burton met Philip Burton.
Philip Burton was impressed with Richard Burton’s promising talent and began tutoring him and helping him with theatre. He attempted to officially adopt Richard Burton, but was unable too because of the actor’s age.
Instead, Philip Burton became his official legal guardian and changed the actor’s name to Richard Burton.
Richard Burton | Evening Standard/Getty Images Richard Burton was taken in by a man named Philip Burton
After Burton’s mother died, he was taken in by his older sister Cecelia and her husband. While in school and training as a cadet with the Royal Air Force, Richard Burton met Philip Burton.
Philip Burton was impressed with Richard Burton’s promising talent and began tutoring him and helping him with theatre. He attempted to officially adopt Richard Burton, but was unable too because of the actor’s age.
Instead, Philip Burton became his official legal guardian and changed the actor’s name to Richard Burton.
- 2/13/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When one thinks of an iconic celebrity couple, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor probably come to mind. The two actors starred in countless films together and were married and divorced twice. At one point during their relationship, Burton bought Taylor a 69-carat diamond ring.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor | Api/Gamma/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Richard Burton gifted Elizabeth Taylor with a huge diamond ring
Taylor and Burton first met when they filmed the movie Cleopatra together in 1962. At the time, Burton was married to Sybil Christopher and Taylor was married to Eddie Fisher.
When Taylor and Burton’s affair was discovered, Taylor married Burton 10 days after she officially divorced Fisher.
Their marriage was tumultuous and they were often the center of tabloid gossip and fan fixation. According to History.com, Burton bought Taylor an expensive diamond ring after a fight.
History.com reports that “The famous Cartier diamond was...
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor | Api/Gamma/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Richard Burton gifted Elizabeth Taylor with a huge diamond ring
Taylor and Burton first met when they filmed the movie Cleopatra together in 1962. At the time, Burton was married to Sybil Christopher and Taylor was married to Eddie Fisher.
When Taylor and Burton’s affair was discovered, Taylor married Burton 10 days after she officially divorced Fisher.
Their marriage was tumultuous and they were often the center of tabloid gossip and fan fixation. According to History.com, Burton bought Taylor an expensive diamond ring after a fight.
History.com reports that “The famous Cartier diamond was...
- 2/13/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor are considered to be one of Hollywood’s most timeless love stories. The iconic celebrity couple made multiple movies together and were married twice; they divorced for good in 1976. After Burton died in 1984, he did not leave any money to Taylor.
Richard Burton | Evening Standard/Getty Images Richard Burton left most of his money to his fourth wife
Throughout his lifetime, Burton was married four times. He was married to actor Sybil Christopher from 1949 until 1963.
Burton married Taylor for the first time in 1964 and divorced in 1974. The two married for a second time in 1975 until they divorced again in 1976.
In 1976, Burton married Suzy Miller. They divorced in 1982. He married his fourth wife Sally Hay in 1983, and they were married until Burton’s death in 1984.
According to the Associated Press, Burton “left the bulk of his 2.7 million estate to his fourth wife and nothing to Elizabeth Taylor.
Richard Burton | Evening Standard/Getty Images Richard Burton left most of his money to his fourth wife
Throughout his lifetime, Burton was married four times. He was married to actor Sybil Christopher from 1949 until 1963.
Burton married Taylor for the first time in 1964 and divorced in 1974. The two married for a second time in 1975 until they divorced again in 1976.
In 1976, Burton married Suzy Miller. They divorced in 1982. He married his fourth wife Sally Hay in 1983, and they were married until Burton’s death in 1984.
According to the Associated Press, Burton “left the bulk of his 2.7 million estate to his fourth wife and nothing to Elizabeth Taylor.
- 2/13/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The “overdue” narrative isn’t discussed as much for the Golden Globes compared to the Oscars, but Helena Bonham Carter has certainly reached that point with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Bonham Carter is Golden Globe-nominated for the second consecutive year for playing Princess Margaret on “The Crown,” which marks her ninth nomination overall. Numerous prognosticators were predicting she would win her first Golden Globe last year, considering the sizable impression she left on “The Crown’s” third season, but she lost yet again. Globes voters might make it up to her by finally rewarding her with a trophy in Best TV Supporting Actress.
SEECan ‘The Crown’ actresses overcome vote-splitting at the Golden Globes?
Bonham Carter’s competition this year includes her “Crown” co-star Gillian Anderson, “Ratched” standout Cynthia Nixon and recent Emmy winners Julia Garner (“Ozark”) and Annie Murphy (“Schitt’s Creek”). Of this group, only Anderson is a previous Globes champ,...
SEECan ‘The Crown’ actresses overcome vote-splitting at the Golden Globes?
Bonham Carter’s competition this year includes her “Crown” co-star Gillian Anderson, “Ratched” standout Cynthia Nixon and recent Emmy winners Julia Garner (“Ozark”) and Annie Murphy (“Schitt’s Creek”). Of this group, only Anderson is a previous Globes champ,...
- 2/28/2021
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Helena Bonham Carter was the presumed favorite to win Best Drama Supporting Actress at the Emmys this year for her performance as Princess Margaret in “The Crown.” She ultimately lost to Julia Garner, winning for the second consecutive year for “Ozark.” Both have a chance of being nominated at the upcoming Golden Globes where Bonham Carter might just be able to pick up some gold for her scene-stealing role.
For Season 3 of “The Crown,” Bonham Carter contended at every televised award show including the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards, the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Emmys. Despite favorable buzz throughout the season, she only shared in a SAG Award for Best Drama Ensemble alongside the rest of her “Crown” cast. While the ensemble award is undoubtedly a great honor, “The Crown” fans were disappointed to not see her pick up any individual victories along the way. Voters will have one...
For Season 3 of “The Crown,” Bonham Carter contended at every televised award show including the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards, the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Emmys. Despite favorable buzz throughout the season, she only shared in a SAG Award for Best Drama Ensemble alongside the rest of her “Crown” cast. While the ensemble award is undoubtedly a great honor, “The Crown” fans were disappointed to not see her pick up any individual victories along the way. Voters will have one...
- 10/21/2020
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
The Emmy race for Drama Supporting Actress features four women in roles they previously won for, a first time nominee, and acting legends. We have sifted through every actress’ submission to analyze the pros and cons of their episodes. Who has the episode that will help them take home the Emmy on Sunday, September 20? Follow the links below to each episode analysis as you consider your final Emmy predictions.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Helena Bonham Carter, “The Crown”
This is Helena Bonham Carter’s fourth Emmy nomination. She was previously nominated for “Merlin,” “Live From Baghdad,” and “Burton and Taylor.” The actress has submitted the episode “Cri de Coeur” for consideration: Princess Margaret consoles her sister Queen Elizabeth II that she shouldn’t have self-doubt or blame over the current state of England. The eventual divorce of Margaret and Tony will set a royal precedent.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Helena Bonham Carter, “The Crown”
This is Helena Bonham Carter’s fourth Emmy nomination. She was previously nominated for “Merlin,” “Live From Baghdad,” and “Burton and Taylor.” The actress has submitted the episode “Cri de Coeur” for consideration: Princess Margaret consoles her sister Queen Elizabeth II that she shouldn’t have self-doubt or blame over the current state of England. The eventual divorce of Margaret and Tony will set a royal precedent.
- 9/19/2020
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
In the third season of Netflix’s acclaimed revolving-cast drama series “The Crown,” Helena Bonham Carter plays the middle-aged version of Princess Margaret, taking over for previous Emmy nominee Vanessa Kirby from the first two seasons. For her performance, Bonham Carter has received her fourth career Emmy nomination after bids for “Merlin,” “Live from Baghdad” and “Burton and Taylor.” Her Emmy episode submission for Best Drama Supporting Actress is the season three finale, “Cri de Coeur.”
For this 2020 contest, she is up against reigning champ Julia Garner (“Ozark”), past winners Laura Dern (“Big Little Lies”), Thandie Newton (“Westworld”), Meryl Streep (“Big Little Lies”) and Samira Wiley (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), previous nominee Fiona Shaw (“Killing Eve”) and rookie contender Sarah Snook (“Succession”).
Bonham Carter is yet to win an Emmy, or an Oscar for that matter, having been nominated twice, for “The Wings of the Dove” and “The King’s Speech”. This year,...
For this 2020 contest, she is up against reigning champ Julia Garner (“Ozark”), past winners Laura Dern (“Big Little Lies”), Thandie Newton (“Westworld”), Meryl Streep (“Big Little Lies”) and Samira Wiley (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), previous nominee Fiona Shaw (“Killing Eve”) and rookie contender Sarah Snook (“Succession”).
Bonham Carter is yet to win an Emmy, or an Oscar for that matter, having been nominated twice, for “The Wings of the Dove” and “The King’s Speech”. This year,...
- 9/13/2020
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Helena Bonham Carter is entering “The Crown” episode “Cri de Coeur” as her 2020 Emmy Awards submission for Best Drama Supporting Actress. This program streamed November 17 and was the 10th episode of the third season for the Netflix show.
In this installment, Princess Margaret (Bonham Carter) consoles her sister Queen Elizabeth II that she shouldn’t have self-doubt or blame over the current state of England. The eventual divorce of Margaret and Tony will set a royal precedent. She almost overdoses on anxiety pills and is supported by her sister and chastised by the Queen Mother.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Bonham Carter now has her fourth career Emmy nomination after bids for “Merlin,” “Live from Baghdad” and “Burton and Taylor.” For this 2020 contest, she is up against reigning champ Julia Garner (“Ozark”), past winners Laura Dern...
In this installment, Princess Margaret (Bonham Carter) consoles her sister Queen Elizabeth II that she shouldn’t have self-doubt or blame over the current state of England. The eventual divorce of Margaret and Tony will set a royal precedent. She almost overdoses on anxiety pills and is supported by her sister and chastised by the Queen Mother.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Bonham Carter now has her fourth career Emmy nomination after bids for “Merlin,” “Live from Baghdad” and “Burton and Taylor.” For this 2020 contest, she is up against reigning champ Julia Garner (“Ozark”), past winners Laura Dern...
- 8/11/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards were just announced on July 28, but already we have ourselves a front-runner in Best Drama Supporting Actress: Helena Bonham Carter for “The Crown.” Shockingly, the esteemed English actress has never won an Oscar, a Golden Globe or an Emmy, but that could change this year as she leads Gold Derby’s early odds. On Netflix’s revolving-cast regal drama she’s taken over the role of Princess Margaret from Vanessa Kirby, who earned a nom in 2018 but lost to Thandie Newton (“Westworld”). Can Carter now avenge Kirby’s Emmy loss?
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Previously Carter earned three Emmy bids in the movie/miniseries categories: “Merlin”, “Live from Baghdad” and “Burton and Taylor”. She’s also a two-time Oscar nominee for “The Wings of the Dove” and “The King’s Speech”. Carter has been recognized eight times...
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Previously Carter earned three Emmy bids in the movie/miniseries categories: “Merlin”, “Live from Baghdad” and “Burton and Taylor”. She’s also a two-time Oscar nominee for “The Wings of the Dove” and “The King’s Speech”. Carter has been recognized eight times...
- 7/30/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Helena Bonham Carter is primarily known for her big-screen roles ranging from her 1985 debut, “A Room With a View,” to being villainous Bellatrix Lestrange in the “Harry Potter” franchise. She was Oscar-nominated as a lead in 1997’s “The Wings of the Dove” and for her supporting role as King George VI’s wife and mother of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret in 2010’s “The King’s Speech.”
But Bonham Carter has also been lauded for a fair number of her TV efforts as well. In fact, she has received more recognition for her small-screen work at the Golden Globes, with four previous nominations for a miniseries or a TV film: 1993’s “Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald,” 1998’s “Merlin,” 2002’s “Live From Baghdad” and 2013’s “Burton and Taylor.” As for Emmys, her lone win was an International Emmy for her performance in 2009’s “Enid” as British children’s author Enid Blyton.
But Bonham Carter has also been lauded for a fair number of her TV efforts as well. In fact, she has received more recognition for her small-screen work at the Golden Globes, with four previous nominations for a miniseries or a TV film: 1993’s “Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald,” 1998’s “Merlin,” 2002’s “Live From Baghdad” and 2013’s “Burton and Taylor.” As for Emmys, her lone win was an International Emmy for her performance in 2009’s “Enid” as British children’s author Enid Blyton.
- 12/19/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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The New Line Cinema drama The Good Liar pairs Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) and two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen on the big screen for the first time.
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Gods and Monsters” directed and produced from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Mr. Holmes”), based on the widely acclaimed book The Good Liar, by Nicholas Searle.
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Photo Credit: Chiabella James
Career con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen) can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
The Good Liar also stars Russell Tovey (TV’s “Quantico”) and Jim Carter (TV’s “Downton Abbey”). Greg Yolen also served as producer,...
Photo Credit: Chiabella James
The New Line Cinema drama The Good Liar pairs Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) and two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen on the big screen for the first time.
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Gods and Monsters” directed and produced from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Mr. Holmes”), based on the widely acclaimed book The Good Liar, by Nicholas Searle.
© 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Photo Credit: Chiabella James
Career con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen) can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
The Good Liar also stars Russell Tovey (TV’s “Quantico”) and Jim Carter (TV’s “Downton Abbey”). Greg Yolen also served as producer,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In her latest single, Taylor Swift harkens back to one of Hollywood’s most epic love stories — for good reason.
The Grammy winning singer recently released her new song “…Ready For It?” — an upbeat track driven by a dominating baseline and seemingly filled with adoring references to her new love, Joe Alwyn.
But the one line that stands out the most comes at the top of the second verse when Swift compares their relationship to Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor‘s legendary love.
“He can be my jailor/Burton to this Taylor/Every love I’ve known in comparison is a failure,...
The Grammy winning singer recently released her new song “…Ready For It?” — an upbeat track driven by a dominating baseline and seemingly filled with adoring references to her new love, Joe Alwyn.
But the one line that stands out the most comes at the top of the second verse when Swift compares their relationship to Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor‘s legendary love.
“He can be my jailor/Burton to this Taylor/Every love I’ve known in comparison is a failure,...
- 9/22/2017
- by Ale Russian
- PEOPLE.com
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton may not be the template, however romantic, that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt want to go by, but they're at least storied proof that, even once those divorce papers are signed...you can still swing a U-turn and get another marriage license. Or perhaps all is not yet lost for Brangelina in the first place. Eleven months after their surprisingly contentious breakup, Jolie and Pitt are now opting to wait a beat before continuing with their divorce proceedings. How long that beat lasts, be it another year (like Burton and Taylor's second marriage) or forever, is anyone's guess, as stranger things have happened than a couple deciding that divorce (from...
- 8/14/2017
- E! Online
Will Allied be remembered as a war classic – or for the feverish speculation about the relationship between Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard? From Burton and Taylor to Titanic, here’s what happens when Hollywood loses control
The film world approaches its awards season, and is experiencing a recurrent phenomenon concerning the way press promotional comment becomes dangerously unhelpful and unmanaged. The errant publicity takes up as much cultural space as the film, a distracting alternative narrative. It is cognitive hype dissonance.
Robert Zemeckis’s forthcoming Allied is set fair to be a great big blockbuster, a swooning second world war romantic drama. Brad Pitt is Max Vatan, a handsome Allied intelligence agent who has a steamy affair with French resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour, played by Marion Cotillard. But then he is told that she is a Nazi spy and he must kill her. It sounds like a gripping tale, full of passion,...
The film world approaches its awards season, and is experiencing a recurrent phenomenon concerning the way press promotional comment becomes dangerously unhelpful and unmanaged. The errant publicity takes up as much cultural space as the film, a distracting alternative narrative. It is cognitive hype dissonance.
Robert Zemeckis’s forthcoming Allied is set fair to be a great big blockbuster, a swooning second world war romantic drama. Brad Pitt is Max Vatan, a handsome Allied intelligence agent who has a steamy affair with French resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour, played by Marion Cotillard. But then he is told that she is a Nazi spy and he must kill her. It sounds like a gripping tale, full of passion,...
- 11/7/2016
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the public broadcaster, has signed a deal with Indian’s Dth platform Tata Sky that will allow it to launch VOD services for the first time in India. A BBC-branded area on the Tata Sky platform will offer both Svod and Tvod services in eight Indian cities for BBC fare such as Luther, The Honourable Woman and Burton and Taylor. "In a study commissioned by BBC Worldwide earlier this year, we found that quality of content, British humour…...
- 8/4/2015
- Deadline TV
Pubic hair ended the marriage between Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Effie Gray, according to popular lore. Their union was never consummated, so the story goes, because the influential intellectual was too repulsed by the sight of his wife’s loins, which were rather dissimilar in appearance from what Ruskin was used to seeing on women in paintings and sculptures. Director Richard Laxton (“Burton and Taylor”) and screenwriter Emma Thompson retell the saga of Effie Gray’s suffering under and eventual escape from her eccentric husband, this time as a more conventional story of female subjugation.
- 4/2/2015
- by Inkoo Kang
- The Wrap
Finding love these days is just an app away, but the stricter social mores of the mid-1800s had a much more rigid context for passion, and it's against this backdrop that "Effie Gray" unfolds. Today we have an exclusive clip from the period drama. Directed by Richard Laxton ("Burton And Taylor," "An Englishman In New York"), the movie tells the story of the scandalous affair between Effie Gray (Dakota Fanning) and Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais (Tom Sturridge), one that develops when the young woman finds herself locked in a sexless marriage with an art critic (Greg Wise). And in this clip, the emotional toll that comes to bear on John is too much, while Effie has accepted what she must endure. Emma Thompson (who also wrote the script), David Suchet, Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters co-star in the movie which opens on April 3rd. Watch below.
- 3/27/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
It's time to raise your glass and rattle your jewelry for a birthday toast to Elizabeth Taylor, who'd have turned 83 on Feb. 27. Though memories of her begin to fade, the legacy of the woman who was perhaps the most beautiful, most popular, most everything movie star of all time remains as vivid as ever.
Younger moviegoers may wonder what all the fuss was about. Here, then, are 13 reasons why Taylor remains, decades after her prime and four years after her death, the queen of Hollywood.
1. In a way, she never left.
Even though she died in 2011, they're still showing her in commercials for her perfume, White Diamonds.
2. She's the original diva.
Long before Beyonce, the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, and other current divas, Taylor pretty much invented the concept that a celebrity's offscreen life was just as much a performance as onscreen, and just as much part of the job description.
Younger moviegoers may wonder what all the fuss was about. Here, then, are 13 reasons why Taylor remains, decades after her prime and four years after her death, the queen of Hollywood.
1. In a way, she never left.
Even though she died in 2011, they're still showing her in commercials for her perfume, White Diamonds.
2. She's the original diva.
Long before Beyonce, the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, and other current divas, Taylor pretty much invented the concept that a celebrity's offscreen life was just as much a performance as onscreen, and just as much part of the job description.
- 2/27/2015
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
Director Mike Nichols, one of the most influential artists of his generation, has passed away at age 83. Nichols is one of the few people who could claim to be the winner of the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards. Nichols rose to fame with his comedy act in which he teamed with Elaine May. He made a successful transition into feature film with his 1966 screen adaptation of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", a triumphant film debut that starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The following year he won the Oscar for his 1967 classic "The Graduate". Other films over the decades included "The Birdcage", "Working Girl", "Charlie Wilson's War" and "Silkwood". His plays include "Barefoot in the Park", "Death of a Salesman" and "The Odd Couple".
Burton and Taylor on the set of Nichols' 1966 triumph "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
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- 11/20/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Event aimed at increasing co-production between London and Paris was masterminded by Film London and Ile de France Film Commission.
Television drama producers from London and Paris will take part in A Tale Of Two Cities.
Masterminded by Film London and Ile de France Film Commission, the event is aimed at making new creative and financing connections to increase co-production and collaboration between the two cities.
The producers taking part are:
London
Kate Sinclair, Feet Films / Company Pictures (Shameless, The White Queen)
Lachlan MacKinnon, Intrepido (Burton And Taylor, Spooks)
Stewart Mackinnon, Headline Pictures (Quartet, The Invisible Woman)
Ben Grass, Pure Grass Films (Twist, The Drake Equation)
David Tanner, Rainmark Films (The Other Man, The Special Relationship)
Dominic Barlow, Barlow Pallis Films (Garrow’s Law, The Revolution Will Be Televised)
Paris
Christine de Bourbon Busset of Lincoln TV (Pigalle la Nuit, Tony’s Revenge)
Marie Dours of Marilou Films (Guts and Glory)
Aurélie Meimon of Mademoiselle Films (The Odissey...
Television drama producers from London and Paris will take part in A Tale Of Two Cities.
Masterminded by Film London and Ile de France Film Commission, the event is aimed at making new creative and financing connections to increase co-production and collaboration between the two cities.
The producers taking part are:
London
Kate Sinclair, Feet Films / Company Pictures (Shameless, The White Queen)
Lachlan MacKinnon, Intrepido (Burton And Taylor, Spooks)
Stewart Mackinnon, Headline Pictures (Quartet, The Invisible Woman)
Ben Grass, Pure Grass Films (Twist, The Drake Equation)
David Tanner, Rainmark Films (The Other Man, The Special Relationship)
Dominic Barlow, Barlow Pallis Films (Garrow’s Law, The Revolution Will Be Televised)
Paris
Christine de Bourbon Busset of Lincoln TV (Pigalle la Nuit, Tony’s Revenge)
Marie Dours of Marilou Films (Guts and Glory)
Aurélie Meimon of Mademoiselle Films (The Odissey...
- 11/3/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
David Fincher's pitch-black new thriller Gone Girl is, among many other things, a compelling two-and-a-half-hour argument for staying single.
As was the case in Gillian Flynn's bestselling novel, the central soured marriage between Nick (Ben Affleck) and Amy (Rosamund Pike) only grows more unsettling the more you discover about both parties, the seemingly perfect veneer peeling back inch by inch to reveal festering dysfunction.
We can never get enough festering dysfunction over at Digital Spy, so here are seven more of the big screen's most shining examples of marital strife.
1. George and Martha (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?)
The crumbling couple that arguably inspired every other on this list. Edward Albee created the archetypal marriage in spectacular meltdown in his blistering 1962 play, and real-life sparring lovers Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor bring George and Martha vividly to life on the big screen.
Watching the central pair inventively tear...
As was the case in Gillian Flynn's bestselling novel, the central soured marriage between Nick (Ben Affleck) and Amy (Rosamund Pike) only grows more unsettling the more you discover about both parties, the seemingly perfect veneer peeling back inch by inch to reveal festering dysfunction.
We can never get enough festering dysfunction over at Digital Spy, so here are seven more of the big screen's most shining examples of marital strife.
1. George and Martha (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?)
The crumbling couple that arguably inspired every other on this list. Edward Albee created the archetypal marriage in spectacular meltdown in his blistering 1962 play, and real-life sparring lovers Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor bring George and Martha vividly to life on the big screen.
Watching the central pair inventively tear...
- 10/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Yes, it was delayed, but don’t say damaged goods quite yet. The period drama “Effie Gray” was completed 18 months ago, but the movie got bogged down in legal disputes, with two separate writers (Eve Pomerance and Gregory Murphy, who both wrote plays and existing screenplays on the subject) claiming the film leans too liberally on their existing works. With those disputes resolved in the late summer, “Effie Gray” is finally moving forward. The movie centers on love triangle and Victorian-age scandal between an art critic (Greg Wise), his wife (Dakota Fanning) and Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais (Tom Sturridge). The cast also includes Emma Thompson, David Suchet, Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters. Directed by Richard Laxton (who helmed the "Burton and Taylor" TV movie, but fortunately not the one starring Lindsay Lohan), no exact U.S. date has been set yet (though ScreenDaily recently said November), but "Effie Gray” opens in U.
- 9/12/2014
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Last night the 2014 Emmy Award winners were announced with "Breaking Bad" taking home top honors with five wings including Outstanding Drama Series, followed by "Modern Family" with three wins including Outstanding Comedy Series. FX programs "American Horror Story: Coven" and "Fargo" each took home two awards including an Outstanding Miniseries win for "Fargo". Meanwhile, new shows such as "Orange is the New Black" and "Silicon Valley" went home empty handed and for all the fanfare it received in its first season, including 12 Emmy nominations, "True Detective" only took home one win, that being for director Cary Joji Fukunaga". Personally, I don't give a lick about the Emmys, it's right there with the Grammys in terms of worthless awards shows for me. It's a show wherein people must nominate themselves and while most award shows are no better, this one is down there near the bottom for me. So, with that said,...
- 8/26/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Digital Spy presents the full list of winners and nominees at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on Monday night (August 25) at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie
Modern Family - Winner
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
The Big Bang Theory
Veep
Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Lena Dunham - Girls
Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is the New Black
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep - Winner
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Louis Ck - Louie
Don Cheadle - House of Lies
Ricky Gervais - Derek
Matt LeBlanc - Episodes
William H Macy - Shameless
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory - Winner
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Julie Bowen - Modern Family
Allison Janney - Mom - Winner
Kate Mulgrew...
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie
Modern Family - Winner
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
The Big Bang Theory
Veep
Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Lena Dunham - Girls
Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is the New Black
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep - Winner
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Louis Ck - Louie
Don Cheadle - House of Lies
Ricky Gervais - Derek
Matt LeBlanc - Episodes
William H Macy - Shameless
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory - Winner
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Julie Bowen - Modern Family
Allison Janney - Mom - Winner
Kate Mulgrew...
- 8/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Breaking Bad’s amazing final season always meant that it was a likely winner come awards season. However, the debut of the critically acclaimed True Detective earlier this year did leave many wondering whether it might rob the end to Walter White’s story of one final sweep of prizes at last night’s Emmy Awards.
As it turns out, Breaking Bad would end up being rewarded for those amazing final episodes, though True Detective did earn a very well deserved award for director Cary Joji Fukunaga (who helmed all eight instalments).
The UK was represented by Sherlock, and that too did exceptionally well, walking away with Emmys for Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and writer Steven Moffat. Looking at the results, it’s hard to imagine anyone being too upset with the results, though many Game of Thrones fans won’t be happy to see that it was again snubbed.
As it turns out, Breaking Bad would end up being rewarded for those amazing final episodes, though True Detective did earn a very well deserved award for director Cary Joji Fukunaga (who helmed all eight instalments).
The UK was represented by Sherlock, and that too did exceptionally well, walking away with Emmys for Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and writer Steven Moffat. Looking at the results, it’s hard to imagine anyone being too upset with the results, though many Game of Thrones fans won’t be happy to see that it was again snubbed.
- 8/26/2014
- by Josh Wilding
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
At the Seth Meyers-hosted 66th Annual Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the night’s top awards went to Breaking Bad and Modern Family – both of which saw their stars honored as well.
Emmy Awards Recap
In addition to winning for Outstanding Comedy Series, Modern Family saw Ty Burrell win once again in the Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category for playing hapless father and real estate agent Phil Dunphy. Allison Janney won the Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for Mom. Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) and Julia Louis Dreyfuss (Veep) won the lead comedic acting awards.
Outstanding Drama winner Breaking Bad saw Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn earn trophies – for Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Supporting Actor in a Drama series and Supporting Actress in a Drama series respectively – for their performances in the critically-acclaimed show’s final season.
Emmy Awards Recap
In addition to winning for Outstanding Comedy Series, Modern Family saw Ty Burrell win once again in the Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category for playing hapless father and real estate agent Phil Dunphy. Allison Janney won the Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for Mom. Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) and Julia Louis Dreyfuss (Veep) won the lead comedic acting awards.
Outstanding Drama winner Breaking Bad saw Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn earn trophies – for Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Supporting Actor in a Drama series and Supporting Actress in a Drama series respectively – for their performances in the critically-acclaimed show’s final season.
- 8/26/2014
- Uinterview
The 66th Annual Emmy Awards have come and gone; the big winners include greats like Breaking Bad, which won outstanding drama, best actor (Bryan Cranston), best supporting actor (Aaron Paul) and best actress (Anna Gunn). Not too bad for one last victory lap. Matthew McConaughey didn’t pick up a win for True Detective, but he’s had a great year regardless having already picked up an Oscar; he will sleep well.
Here is Billy Crystal‘s great Robin Williams tribute:
Check out the full list of nominees and winners (highlighted in bold) below:
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
Mad Men
True Detective
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Woody Harrelson, True Detective
Matthew McConaughey, True Detective
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
Julianna Margulies,...
Here is Billy Crystal‘s great Robin Williams tribute:
Check out the full list of nominees and winners (highlighted in bold) below:
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
Mad Men
True Detective
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Woody Harrelson, True Detective
Matthew McConaughey, True Detective
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
Julianna Margulies,...
- 8/26/2014
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
Jessica Lange won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie on Monday night for her performance on American Horror Story: Coven on FX.
“I’m profoundly surprised at this, but very grateful,” Lange said in her acceptance speech. “Special thanks to everybody who is part of my life on this show, starting with, as Kathy said, one of the greatest crews that work tirelessly.” She also thanked her castmates, “a cast that is a dream come true, beginning to end,” and added, “Thank you, thank you, thank you very much.”
Other nominees in the category were...
“I’m profoundly surprised at this, but very grateful,” Lange said in her acceptance speech. “Special thanks to everybody who is part of my life on this show, starting with, as Kathy said, one of the greatest crews that work tirelessly.” She also thanked her castmates, “a cast that is a dream come true, beginning to end,” and added, “Thank you, thank you, thank you very much.”
Other nominees in the category were...
- 8/26/2014
- by Ashley Fetters
- EW - Inside TV
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out on Monday night in Los Angeles, and Sherlock: His Last Vow came away the big winner, grabbing gold a total of seven times (including four at last week’s Creative Arts ceremony).
Breaking Bad‘s final run followed with six total wins — including best drama and trophies for Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul — while True Detective and Saturday Night Live collected five wins each. American Horror Story: Coven, Cosmos and Game of Thrones all grabbed gold four times.
Related Emmys 2014: Scandal, Oitnb and Masters of Sex Stars, True Detective,...
Breaking Bad‘s final run followed with six total wins — including best drama and trophies for Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul — while True Detective and Saturday Night Live collected five wins each. American Horror Story: Coven, Cosmos and Game of Thrones all grabbed gold four times.
Related Emmys 2014: Scandal, Oitnb and Masters of Sex Stars, True Detective,...
- 8/26/2014
- TVLine.com
Digital Spy presents the full list of winners and nominees at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, taking place on Monday night (August 25) at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Keep refreshing this page to find out the winners!
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
The Big Bang Theory
Veep
Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Lena Dunham - Girls
Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is the New Black
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Louis Ck - Louie
Don Cheadle - House of Lies
Ricky Gervais - Derek
Matt LeBlanc - Episodes
William H Macy - Shameless
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Julie Bowen - Modern Family
Allison Janney - Mom
Kate Mulgrew...
Keep refreshing this page to find out the winners!
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
The Big Bang Theory
Veep
Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Lena Dunham - Girls
Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is the New Black
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Louis Ck - Louie
Don Cheadle - House of Lies
Ricky Gervais - Derek
Matt LeBlanc - Episodes
William H Macy - Shameless
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Julie Bowen - Modern Family
Allison Janney - Mom
Kate Mulgrew...
- 8/26/2014
- Digital Spy
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Here is a rundown of the winners announced during the ceremony and all the nominees. Comedy Series Outstanding Comedy Series "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) "Louie" (FX) "Modern Family" (ABC) - Winner "Orange Is the New Black" (Netflix) "Silicon Valley" (HBO) "Veep" (HBO) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) - Winner Ricky Gervais, "Derek" (Netflix) Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes" (Showtime) Don Cheadle, "House of Lies" (Showtime) Louis C.K., "Louie" (FX) William H. Macy, "Shameless" (Showtime) Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lena Dunham, "Girls" (HBO) Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime) Julia Louis Dreyfus, "Veep" (HBO) - Winner Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly" (CBS) Amy Poehler, "Parks & Recreation" (NBC) Taylor Schilling, "Orange Is the New Black" (Netflix) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Andre Breaugher, "Brookiyn Nine-Nine" (Fox) Adam Driver,...
- 8/25/2014
- by Gregory Ellwood
- Hitfix
The 66th Annual Emmy Awards (airing live at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt on NBC) are finally here, which means that an elite group of stars, shows, mini-series, and TV movies are going to go home winners. And joining those winners on stage will be a slew of A-list presenters, including Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, and Matthew McConaughey, Nbd; and a sure-to-be moving tribute to the late, great Robin Williams, led by Billy Crystal featuring a performance by Sara Bareilles. We can also expect a few surprises from host Seth Meyers & co.
We'll be updating the 2014 Emmy Winners list below all night long, so if you're not in front of a TV we've got you covered.
Full List of 2014 Emmy Winners
Best Drama Series
"Breaking Bad" - Winner
"Downton Abbey"
"Game of Thrones"
"House of Cards"
"Mad Men"
"True Detective"
Outstanding Comedy Series
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Louie"
"Modern Family...
We'll be updating the 2014 Emmy Winners list below all night long, so if you're not in front of a TV we've got you covered.
Full List of 2014 Emmy Winners
Best Drama Series
"Breaking Bad" - Winner
"Downton Abbey"
"Game of Thrones"
"House of Cards"
"Mad Men"
"True Detective"
Outstanding Comedy Series
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Louie"
"Modern Family...
- 8/25/2014
- by Tim Hayne
- Moviefone
Tonight’s Emmy Awards looks to be one of the most competitive shows in recent years. Newcomer Orange Is the New Black makes a play against comedy vets Modern Family and Veep, while Breaking Bad and True Detective duke it out for the top drama honors. Check back here regularly to see a continuously updated list of the winners.
Also below, find a selection of winners from this year’s Creative Arts Emmys, which were held last Saturday, Aug. 16.
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC
Downton Abbey • PBS
Game Of Thrones • HBO
House Of Cards • Netflix
Mad Men • AMC
True Detective...
Also below, find a selection of winners from this year’s Creative Arts Emmys, which were held last Saturday, Aug. 16.
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC
Downton Abbey • PBS
Game Of Thrones • HBO
House Of Cards • Netflix
Mad Men • AMC
True Detective...
- 8/25/2014
- by EW staff
- EW - Inside TV
Check out the last five Emmy winners for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie and you’ll notice a trend: Voters tend to gravitate toward long-standing movie actresses tackling small-screen roles.
Related Emmys 2014: What Should Win Outstanding TV Movie? Take Our Poll!
Indeed, the success of The Big C: Hereafter‘s Laura Linney, Game Change‘s Julianne Moore, Mildred Pierce‘s Kate Winslet, Temple Grandin‘s Claire Danes and Grey Gardens‘ Jessica Lange since 2009 could be good news for Burton and Taylor‘s Helena Bonham Carter, American Horror Story: Coven‘s Oscar-winning scene-stealer Lange or The Trip to Bountiful‘s Cicely Tyson.
Related Emmys 2014: What Should Win Outstanding TV Movie? Take Our Poll!
Indeed, the success of The Big C: Hereafter‘s Laura Linney, Game Change‘s Julianne Moore, Mildred Pierce‘s Kate Winslet, Temple Grandin‘s Claire Danes and Grey Gardens‘ Jessica Lange since 2009 could be good news for Burton and Taylor‘s Helena Bonham Carter, American Horror Story: Coven‘s Oscar-winning scene-stealer Lange or The Trip to Bountiful‘s Cicely Tyson.
- 8/14/2014
- TVLine.com
Gold Derby Editors call Best Movie/Miniseries Actress for Cicely Tyson ("The Trip to Bountiful"), but if Emmy voters are feeling a bit guilty, they could give to the prize to Sarah Paulson ("American Horror Story: Coven") who they passed over last year down in the supporting race. Paulson's co-star Jessica Lange is also very much in this race, especially after her surprise win last month at the Critics' Choice Television Awards. Senior Editor Daniel Montgomery, Contributing Editor Riley Chow and I battle it out over who will win. (Watch the entire slugfest below.) -Break- Cicely Tyson: 'I got angry' about adapting 'Trip to Bountiful' to TV (audio podcast) If Tyson, Paulson and Lange are in the top of our charts, that means, unfortunately, Minnie Driver ("Return to Zero"), Kristen Wiig ("The Spoils of Babylon") and Helena Bonham Carter ("Burton and Taylor") have to be at ...
- 8/11/2014
- Gold Derby
God’s Pocket is one of the last films that Philip Seymour Hoffman made. The film finds us in a down-and-out part of New York, with down-and-out people who are never going to be anything better than they are. Except for local hack Richard Shellburn, a resident of the area who is successful enough to write pages and pages of empty words on his observations of these people which are then printed in the local paper. He romanticises their lives, these working men and their dirty faces, and how beautiful their struggle is. It’s lapped up of course, he’s lauded as a man that ‘understands’ the people, yet as the film progresses, the absurdity of the nature of it becomes more and more apparent.
Hoffman is Mickey Scarpato, a man too poor to bury his own son in the coffin that his wife so badly wants, and the...
Hoffman is Mickey Scarpato, a man too poor to bury his own son in the coffin that his wife so badly wants, and the...
- 8/8/2014
- by Nia Childs
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Chicago – Some old TV favorites and some new online upstarts highlight the nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which takes place on Monday, August 25th, 2014. The Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” competes with stalwart sitcoms “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” at this year’s ceremony.
The Emmy Awards Will Be Broadcast Live on NBC, August 25th, 2014
Photo credit: Emmys.com
The nominations were revealed by the Television Academy on the morning of July 10th, 2014, and were announced by Mindy Kaling and Carson Daly. Late night host Seth Meyers will host the 2014 edition of the Emmy Awards, to air live on NBC-tv. The complete list of nominations are as followed…
Best Series (Drama)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
House of Cards (Netflix)
Mad Men (AMC)
True Detective (HBO)
Best Actor (Drama Series)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom)
Jon Hamm...
The Emmy Awards Will Be Broadcast Live on NBC, August 25th, 2014
Photo credit: Emmys.com
The nominations were revealed by the Television Academy on the morning of July 10th, 2014, and were announced by Mindy Kaling and Carson Daly. Late night host Seth Meyers will host the 2014 edition of the Emmy Awards, to air live on NBC-tv. The complete list of nominations are as followed…
Best Series (Drama)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
House of Cards (Netflix)
Mad Men (AMC)
True Detective (HBO)
Best Actor (Drama Series)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom)
Jon Hamm...
- 7/11/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Now that the Emmy nominations are here, some of the day's deserving nominees are weighing in – many in wry fashion.
. "I am so glad you love Violet so much ... These nominations keep her from kicking the bucket." – Maggie Smith, nominated for her role as the sharp-tongued Dowager Countess on Downton Abbey
. "Sometimes acting is like inviting a new lodger in and she was definitely the most fun to have around. I miss her. And the diamonds." – Helena Bonham Carter, nominated for her role as Elizabeth Taylor in Burton and Taylor
. "This is an embarrassment of riches, and boy, am I happy to be embarrassed.
. "I am so glad you love Violet so much ... These nominations keep her from kicking the bucket." – Maggie Smith, nominated for her role as the sharp-tongued Dowager Countess on Downton Abbey
. "Sometimes acting is like inviting a new lodger in and she was definitely the most fun to have around. I miss her. And the diamonds." – Helena Bonham Carter, nominated for her role as Elizabeth Taylor in Burton and Taylor
. "This is an embarrassment of riches, and boy, am I happy to be embarrassed.
- 7/10/2014
- by Michelle Tauber
- People.com - TV Watch
Now that the Emmy nominations are here, some of the day's deserving nominees are weighing in - many in wry fashion. • "I am so glad you love Violet so much ... These nominations keep her from kicking the bucket." - Maggie Smith, nominated for her role as the sharp-tongued Dowager Countess on Downton Abbey • "Sometimes acting is like inviting a new lodger in and she was definitely the most fun to have around. I miss her. And the diamonds." - Helena Bonham Carter, nominated for her role as Elizabeth Taylor in Burton and Taylor• "This is an embarrassment of riches, and boy,...
- 7/10/2014
- by Michelle Tauber
- PEOPLE.com
Television fans, the moment is finally here! Mindy Kaling and Carson Daly woke up at the crack of dawn to announce the contenders for the 2014 Emmy Awards this morning (July 10).
There is plenty of hype surrounding this year's nominees, due to the high caliber performances that spread across both the drama and comedy realms. One of the biggest stories for the upcoming award show is HBO's series "True Detective" choosing to submit as a drama instead of a miniseries. This puts up plenty of competition for fellow dramas including “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men" and “Game of Thrones."
As for the comedies, newcomers "Orange is the New Black" and "Silicon Valley" are expected to put up a stiff arm towards its competitors like "Veep" and the always-successful "Modern Family."
An especially tough match comes between the Lead Actors in a Drama category with Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom...
There is plenty of hype surrounding this year's nominees, due to the high caliber performances that spread across both the drama and comedy realms. One of the biggest stories for the upcoming award show is HBO's series "True Detective" choosing to submit as a drama instead of a miniseries. This puts up plenty of competition for fellow dramas including “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men" and “Game of Thrones."
As for the comedies, newcomers "Orange is the New Black" and "Silicon Valley" are expected to put up a stiff arm towards its competitors like "Veep" and the always-successful "Modern Family."
An especially tough match comes between the Lead Actors in a Drama category with Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom...
- 7/10/2014
- GossipCenter
The 2014 Emmy Nominations were announced today, with Game of Thrones and American Horror Story picking up quite a few nominations in top categories. The Walking Dead also picked up nominations for visual effects and sound editing. The official list is below and the winners will be announced live during the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards on August 25th.
Drama series
“Breaking Bad” (AMC)
“Downton Abbey” (PBS)
“Game of Thrones” (HBO)
“House of Cards” (Netflix)
“Mad Men” (AMC)
“True Detective” (HBO)
Comedy series
“The Big Bang Theory” (CBS)
“Louie” (FX)
“Modern Family” (ABC)
“Orange is the New Black” (Netflix)
“Silicon Valley” (HBO)
“Veep” (HBO)
Miniseries
“American Horror Story: Coven” (FX)
“Bonnie and Clyde” (A&E)
“Fargo” (FX)
“Luther” (BBC America)
“Treme” (HBO)
“The White Queen” (BBC America)
TV Movie
“Killing Kennedy” (National Geographic)
“Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight” (HBO)
“The Normal Heart” (HBO)
“Sherlock: His Last Vow” (BBC America)
“The Trip to Bountiful...
Drama series
“Breaking Bad” (AMC)
“Downton Abbey” (PBS)
“Game of Thrones” (HBO)
“House of Cards” (Netflix)
“Mad Men” (AMC)
“True Detective” (HBO)
Comedy series
“The Big Bang Theory” (CBS)
“Louie” (FX)
“Modern Family” (ABC)
“Orange is the New Black” (Netflix)
“Silicon Valley” (HBO)
“Veep” (HBO)
Miniseries
“American Horror Story: Coven” (FX)
“Bonnie and Clyde” (A&E)
“Fargo” (FX)
“Luther” (BBC America)
“Treme” (HBO)
“The White Queen” (BBC America)
TV Movie
“Killing Kennedy” (National Geographic)
“Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight” (HBO)
“The Normal Heart” (HBO)
“Sherlock: His Last Vow” (BBC America)
“The Trip to Bountiful...
- 7/10/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The 2014 Emmy Nominations were announced this morning, and like always they will please and upset people depending on whom you talk to. The great news is that TV Drama is alive and well; it has to be celebrated and just a nomination for attention makes me happy. If you haven’t been watching or have watched shows like True Detective, Fargo, Louis, and Shameless, maybe it’s time. The quick snub I saw would go the mentioned Shameless and the performance by Emmy Rossum (pictured above). She was perfect this past season and watching her on screen was consistently memorizing; another season is on the way thankfully.
The best new TV shows of the year, Fargo and True Detective share a lot in common. Both shows are doing one and done seasons meaning each season is set to have a new cast and with True Detective a new location. They...
The best new TV shows of the year, Fargo and True Detective share a lot in common. Both shows are doing one and done seasons meaning each season is set to have a new cast and with True Detective a new location. They...
- 7/10/2014
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
The nominations for the 66th Emmy Awards were released this morning, and I’m surprisingly satisfied with the results. Though there were an overabundance of nominations for the so-so Netflix series House of Cards and not nearly enough (read: any) for BBC America’s criminally-underrated Orphan Black, including for lead actress Tatiana Maslany, the categories shook out in a mostly predictable, if fair way.
Of course, heavyweights Breaking Bad and True Detective will be duking it out in the Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series categories (the latter of which saw both Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson swipe nominations). Other shows which scored big include American Horror Story: Coven, dominating the Miniseries categories, Game of Thrones, which has the most nominations at 19, and Fargo, trailing just behind with 18.
I’m particularly pleased to see Idris Elba squeak into Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie...
Of course, heavyweights Breaking Bad and True Detective will be duking it out in the Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series categories (the latter of which saw both Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson swipe nominations). Other shows which scored big include American Horror Story: Coven, dominating the Miniseries categories, Game of Thrones, which has the most nominations at 19, and Fargo, trailing just behind with 18.
I’m particularly pleased to see Idris Elba squeak into Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie...
- 7/10/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
HBO’s Game of Thrones is king, leading the 66th Annual Emmy Nominations with 19 in total, including for Outstanding Drama, Outstanding Lead Actor Lena Headey and Supporting Actor Peter Dinklage.
Breaking Bad‘s final season is also heading out on a swan song, earning a grand total of 16 nominations, including nods for Outstanding Drama, Outstanding Lead Actor Bryan Cranston, Supporting Actor Aaron Paul, Supporting Actress Anna Gunn and Outstanding Writing and Directing for creator Vince Gilligan.
Among the other nominees for Outstanding Drama were Downton Abbey, House of Cards, Mad Men and True Detective, all of which, with the exception of new series True Detective, have appeared in this category before.
HBO’s drama likewise picked up acting nominations for both Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in the Lead Actor in a Drama category. The new show scored a total of 12 nominations, just behind Netflix’s House of Cards with...
Breaking Bad‘s final season is also heading out on a swan song, earning a grand total of 16 nominations, including nods for Outstanding Drama, Outstanding Lead Actor Bryan Cranston, Supporting Actor Aaron Paul, Supporting Actress Anna Gunn and Outstanding Writing and Directing for creator Vince Gilligan.
Among the other nominees for Outstanding Drama were Downton Abbey, House of Cards, Mad Men and True Detective, all of which, with the exception of new series True Detective, have appeared in this category before.
HBO’s drama likewise picked up acting nominations for both Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in the Lead Actor in a Drama category. The new show scored a total of 12 nominations, just behind Netflix’s House of Cards with...
- 7/10/2014
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
The list of nominees in the major categories at the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards, to be held on August 25, have been unveiled today (July 10).
Carson Daly (Last Call with Carson Daly) and Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project) revealed the nominated stars and shows.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
The Big Bang Theory
Veep
Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Lena Dunham - Girls
Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is the New Black
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Louis Ck - Louie
Don Cheadle - House of Lies
Ricky Gervais - Derek
Matt LeBlanc - Episodes
William H Macy - Shameless
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Julie Bowen - Modern Family
Allison Janney - Mom
Kate Mulgrew...
Carson Daly (Last Call with Carson Daly) and Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project) revealed the nominated stars and shows.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
The Big Bang Theory
Veep
Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Lena Dunham - Girls
Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is the New Black
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Louis Ck - Louie
Don Cheadle - House of Lies
Ricky Gervais - Derek
Matt LeBlanc - Episodes
William H Macy - Shameless
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Julie Bowen - Modern Family
Allison Janney - Mom
Kate Mulgrew...
- 7/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Below is a list of the major category nominees for the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, including the major categories. A complete list can be found here. The 2014 Primetime Emmys will air live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 25 on NBC. Seth Meyers will host the ceremony. Comedy Series Outstanding Comedy Series "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) "Louie" (FX) "Modern Family" (ABC) "Orange Is the New Black" (Netflix) "Silicon Valley" (HBO) "Veep" (HBO) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) Ricky Gervais, "Derek" (Netflix) Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes" (Showtime) Don Cheadle, "House of Lies" (Showtime) Louis C.K., "Louie" (FX) William H. Macy, "Shameless" (Showtime) Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lena Dunham, "Girls" (HBO) Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime) Julia Louis Dreyfus, "Veep" (HBO) Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly" (CBS) Amy Poehler, "Parks & Recreation" (NBC) Taylor Schilling,...
- 7/10/2014
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Did your favorite TV series make the coveted Emmys nominations list? Find out!
Outstanding Drama Series
Mad Men (AMC)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
House of Cards (Netflix)
True Detective (HBO)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie (FX)
Veep (HBO)
Silicon Valley (HBO)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Orange is the New Black (Netflix)
Modern Family (ABC)
Pics: McConaughey, Washington and More 2014 Emmy Nominees React!
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Matthew McConaughey, True Detective
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Woody Harrelson, True Detective
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Lizzy Caplan, Masters of Sex
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Kerry Washington, Scandal
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Louis C.K., Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
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Outstanding Drama Series
Mad Men (AMC)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
House of Cards (Netflix)
True Detective (HBO)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Louie (FX)
Veep (HBO)
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Pics: McConaughey, Washington and More 2014 Emmy Nominees React!
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Matthew McConaughey, True Detective
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Woody Harrelson, True Detective
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Lizzy Caplan, Masters of Sex
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Kerry Washington, Scandal
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Louis C.K., Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
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- 7/10/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones and Veep are among the series that are nominated in multiple major categories, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series, for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards. Orange Is the New Black and True Detective also received multiple nominations, and the lead actors of the latter show – Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey – are both up against one another in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category. The award ceremony will be broadcast on NBC on August 25th at 8 p.m. Est.
The Best...
The Best...
- 7/10/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday by The Mindy Project‘s Mindy Kaling and The Voice host Carson Daly.
HBO’s Game of Thrones ruled with 19 total nominations, followed closely by FX’s Fargo (18) and American Horror Story: Coven (17), AMC’s Breaking Bad (16) and HBO’s The Normal Heart (16).
Amongst broadcast fare, NBC’s Saturday Night Live did best with 14 total nods, while ABC’s Modern Family and NBC’s The Voice netted 10 each.
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Going network-by-network, HBO amassed 99 (!) total nods, with CBS placing a distant second with 47. NBC...
HBO’s Game of Thrones ruled with 19 total nominations, followed closely by FX’s Fargo (18) and American Horror Story: Coven (17), AMC’s Breaking Bad (16) and HBO’s The Normal Heart (16).
Amongst broadcast fare, NBC’s Saturday Night Live did best with 14 total nods, while ABC’s Modern Family and NBC’s The Voice netted 10 each.
Related Emmy Nominations 2014: The 43 Biggest Snubs
Going network-by-network, HBO amassed 99 (!) total nods, with CBS placing a distant second with 47. NBC...
- 7/10/2014
- TVLine.com
Update: Here are the nominees in the ceremony’s biggest categories. Game of Thrones is this year’s most nominated program, with 19 nods total; close behind it are Fargo and American Horror Story: Coven, which received 18 and 17 nominations respectively. HBO, naturally, reigns as the most nominated network with 99 total nods; behind it is CBS with 47 noms, NBC with 46, and FX with 45.
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
Mad Men
True Detective
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Veep
Outstanding Miniseries
American Horror Story: Coven...
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
Mad Men
True Detective
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is the New Black
Silicon Valley
Veep
Outstanding Miniseries
American Horror Story: Coven...
- 7/10/2014
- by Hillary Busis
- EW - Inside TV
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