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2009 Golden Globe Nominations (TV)

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Although the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was forced to cancel last year’s party, the Golden Globes will finally make its return next month. The 66th annual event is scheduled to air Sunday, January 11th, just over a week before the Academy Award nominations are announced.

Here are some of the noteworthy mentions from this year’s list of TV nominees:

  • HBO, with its 22 nominations, once again led the pack.
  • In Treatment and Recount, both from HBO, had five nominations each - the highest number for any program this year.
  • House is the only non-cable program to be up for Best Drama.
  • True Blood is the only new series to receive any nods.
  • Kiefer Sutherland and 24 received nominations for the show’s 2-hour special.

(You can find the full list of television nominees after the jump. Click here for the film nominations.)

 

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TV on DVD: September 23, 2008

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

Boston Legal Season 4 DVD

The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards

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Even though the previous television season was marred by the annoying writers’ strike, I find myself really excited for the . Not only will this ceremony give us a chance to start anew, it’ll be the academy’s chance to celebrate what’s new.

Tonight, two basic cable shows (Damages, Mad Men) will get a chance to win for Outstanding Drama Series. (That would be an Emmy first.) Meanwhile, nominees in several categories will have an opportunity to compete in a Sopranos-less environment. An added bonus? A new category. This year, reality show hosts will finally be acknowledged for their programming contributions as well.

So who won? Who lost? Who ran up and grabbed the award even though they didn’t win? Read our West Coast play-by-play account of this evening’s telecast and find out!

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TV on DVD: August 19, 2008

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

Camp Rock DVD

  • Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Collection 3)
  • Bleach (uncut) (Season 2)
  • Camp Rock (Extended Rock Star Edition)
  • Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies
  • Dexter (Season 2)
  • Gossip Girl (Season 1)
  • House (Season 4)
  • Married…with Children (Season 9)
  • Orangutan Island (Season 1)
  • Perry Mason (Season 3, Vol. 1)
  • Recount

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    2008 Primetime Emmy Nominations

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    Bright and early this morning, Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris announced the nominations for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.

    This year, we saw many first-timers named, a long list of cable acknowledgements (for pay and basic channels) and several 6-way races.

    Topping the noms for drama programs was newcomer ; NBC’s lead all comedy programs. In total, HBO was the most-nominated network while ABC came in second.

    This year’s ceremony will be held on Sept. 21 on ABC.

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    Emmy Finalists for Acting Categories

    Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston

    Last week, we told you which Emmy contenders were still in the running for the Best Comedy and Best Drama categories. And while these names are not official, we now have the rumored finalists for several of the main acting awards. (NOTE: Some categories have not yet been leaked.)

     

    Best Actor, Drama
    • Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
    • Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
    • Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
    • Patrick Dempsey, Grey’s Anatomy
    • Michael C. Hall, Dexter
    • Jon Hamm, Mad Men
    • Eddie Izzard, The Riches
    • Hugh Laurie, House
    • Denis Leary, Rescue Me
    • James Spader, Boston Legal  (last year’s winner)

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    TV Guide


    Mary-Kate Guest Stars on Samantha Who?

    Mary-Kate teams up with Christina Applegate on Samantha Who?It looks as if the troubled half of the Olsen twins is truly back on her feet! Mary-Kate Olsen is returning to television again, guest starring on the ABC comedy Samantha Who?

    After her 10 episode stint on Showtime’s hit series Weeds, the former child star is actually becoming an adult in the acting world (need I remind you of those straight-to-DVD movies and New York Minute?). After all, she did just turn 22… it’s about time!

    The pint-sized actress plays a character who needs “saving” by Christina Applegate‘s title character. Sources say that although she has only been scheduled for one episode, everyone has been more than happy about her performance. Hopefully she can graduate to real films now!

    The episode is scheduled to air this upcoming fall.

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    E! Online


    Monday Ratings:  A Slow Start to the Week

    Last night’s Presidential address threw viewers and networks for a loop.  Numbers were down all across the board.  After piecing together the ratings, it appears narrowly won with the viewers while was the victor with the demos.

    8pm
    Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen

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    LIVE RESULTS: 2008 Golden Globe Awards

    Without a formal ceremony to introduce the winners, tonight’s ‘presentation’ at the Beverly Hilton was simply about the facts.  Here are the :

    Golden Globe AwardsBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - FILM

    • Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There  **WINNER**
    • Julia Roberts, Charlie Wilson’s War
    • Saoirse Ronan, Atonement
    • Amy Ryan, Gone Baby Gone
    • Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton

    BEST ORIGINAL SONG

    • “That’s How You Know,” Enchanted
    • “Grace Is Gone,” Grace Is Gone
    • “Guaranteed,” Into the Wild  **WINNER**
    • “Despedida,” Love in the Time of Cholera
    • “Walk Hard,” Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

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    2008 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations (TV)

    Take note.  If you want to see your favorite actors and actresses lined up in their finest, this may be the gala to watch.  Thanks to the relationship between the and the , the 14th Annual SAG Awards presentation will be allowed to go on as planned.  (The same cannot currently be said of the or the .)  So set your Tivo to on January 27.  This may be last time you get to see a group of actors celebrating together for quite some time.

    This year’s television nominees are:

    Kyra Sedgwick The CloserOUTSTANDING MALE PERFORMANCE - DRAMA SERIES

    • James Gandolfini, The Sopranos (HBO)
    • Michael C. Hall, Dexter (Showtime)
    • Jon Hamm, Mad Men (AMC)
    • Hugh Laurie, House (FOX)
    • James Spader, Boston Legal (ABC)

    OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE - DRAMA SERIES

    • Glenn Close, Damages (FX)
    • Edie Falco, The Sopranos (HBO)
    • Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
    • Holly Hunter, Saving Grace (TNT)
    • Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer (TNT)

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