Awards Campaign Archives

Jamal Sims COVID Choreographs ‘Drag Race’ & Still Slays [Interview]

June 21, 2021 4:21 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, Television

We get it. The world is reopening and you're probably sick of reading about television and movie productions that persevered during the COVID pandemic. Everyone's memory is clearly fleeting because, from an i...

Jason Sudeikis, Comedy Series, Ted Lasso, Emmys, Emmys 2021

‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ & ‘Time’ Win Peabody Awards

Gregory Ellwood

June 21, 2021 2:40 pm

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The Peabody Awards kicked off five days, yes, five days of winners announcements on Monday, and today's big winners were "Ted Lasso," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and the Oscar-nominated documentary, "...

‘Ted Lasso’: Juno Temple Raves Over Keeley’s Looks

Gregory Ellwood

June 21, 2021 9:54 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Television

Over the years, Juno Temple has had roles in films such as "Atonement," "Black Mass," "The Dark Knight Rises," and the "Maleficent" franchise. Still, despite her impressive resume, the one role she'll be remem...

Nicholas Britell Takes A Deep Dive Into The Stunning Score For ‘Underground Railroad’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 18, 2021 9:14 am

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An Oscar and Grammy Award has eluded him thus far, but if there is any artistic justice, Nicholas Britell will take home a second Emmy Award this September for his stunning original score for "The Underground ...

Nine Big Questions As 2021 Emmy Nomination Voting Begins

Gregory Ellwood

June 17, 2021 10:48 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News, Television

Voting for the 2021 Emmy nominations is officially underway. Much of Los Angeles is covered with FYC billboards. With California opening up, the Television Academy and CBS are likely breathing a sigh of relie...

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Yvonne Strahovski On Serena’s ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Future [Spoilers]

Gregory Ellwood

June 16, 2021 4:34 pm

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The season finale of the fourth season of "The Handmaid's Tale" has been released and, surprise, it featured a number of unexpected twists and turns. I mean, that's "The Handmaid's Tale's" signature. If Bruce ...

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Thuso Mbedu Had To Step Back To Step Into ‘The Underground Railroad’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 15, 2021 12:45 pm

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Over the past decade, South African native Thuso Mbedu has starred in numerous television shows earning two International Emmy Award nominations in the process. When she was cast as Cora Randall in Barry Jenki...

True Story: Brett Goldstein Almost Played Higgins In ‘Ted Lasso’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 14, 2021 3:17 pm

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It's almost hard to imagine Jason Sudeikis starring in "Ted Lasso" next to any other ensemble of actors. From Hannah Waddingham's brilliant portrayal of the fictional AFC Richmond football club owner Rebecca W...

Pulitzer Prize Winner Katori Hall Revisits The Strip Club Sandbox Of ‘P-Valley’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 14, 2021 9:55 am

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Katori Hall is having a moment. Almost a year ago, the television adaptation of her stage play "P-Valley" debuted as an ongoing series to critical acclaim and impressive ratings on Starz. Last week, her play "...

‘Hacks’ Showrunners On Jean Smart’s Personal Loss During Filming

Gregory Ellwood

June 11, 2021 9:26 am

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One of HBO Max's breakout hits (well, at least that's what social media tells us), "Hacks" has been the third jewel in the Jean Smart renaissance that began with "Watchmen" and was followed by definite ratings...

‘Legendary’: Dashaun Wesley On The Controversial Judging Of Season Two

Gregory Ellwood

June 11, 2021 2:16 am

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"Legendary," which just finished its second season on HBO Max, is one of the most confounding competition programs on television. Featuring 10 different ballroom houses battling for $100,000, the series has in...

‘Ted Lasso’s’ Hannah Waddingham Stumbled Into An Absolute Honey Of A Role [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 10, 2021 2:00 pm

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There are certain givens about the Emmy prospects for Apple TV+'s breakout hit, "Ted Lasso." Comedy Series nomination? Check. An acting nomination for Jason Sudeikis? A given. Writing and directing nominations...

Andrew Garfield Sings For ‘Rent’ In New Trailer For ‘tick, tick…BOOM!’

Gregory Ellwood

June 10, 2021 10:00 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Trailers

Ladies and gentlemen, Andrew Garfield, can sing. That's the big takeaway from the first trailer for "tick, tick...BOOM!" the movie adaptation of Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical that first debut...

Jon M. Chu On Putting ‘In The Heights’ Through The Filter Of Anthony Ramos [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 9, 2021 10:59 am

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The buzz around "In The Heights" has been building for a year. Warner Bros.' crowd-pleasing movie musical that helped Jon M. Chu land the coveted gig directing the long-awaited film adaptation of "Wicked." Thr...

Jean Smart Renaissance Continues As ‘Hacks’ Renewed For Season Two

Gregory Ellwood

June 8, 2021 3:30 pm

Awards Campaign, News, Television

After already landing a buzzworthy breakout with "The Flight Attendant," HBO Max has done it again with the critically acclaimed dramedy "Hacks." Created and produced by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen S...