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The demise of Emmy juggernaut “Succession” (RIP) has opened the door for a new drama heavyweight. FX's ambitious historical epic “Shogun,” set in 1600s Japan, airs tonight with 25 nominations, more than any other show. With 14 Emmys already up for grabs in the creative arts category, “Shogun” will be competing with “The Morning Show,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Slow Horses,” “3 Body Problem,” “The Gilded Age,” “Fallout” and former Emmy favorite “The Crown.”
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“The Bear,” another FX production, nearly swept the comedy categories in January, leading the category with 23 nominations despite its questionable performance as a comedy. It faces stiff competition from Emmy darlings “Abbott Elementary,” “Hucks,” “Only Murder in the Building,” “Palm Royale,” “Reservation Dogs,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and the final season of “The Crazy Person.” In the limited series category, HBO's “True Detective: Night Country” leads with 19 nominations, but Netflix's smash hit “Baby Reindeer” is considered the favorite.
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The evening is expected to feature plenty of heartfelt speeches and nostalgic TV re-enactments, so be sure to tune in to all the highlights!
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Adrian Houghton
I believe the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race will have something interesting to offer on the red carpet – Nymphea Wind Princess Poppy's Green Goblin Last year I grew bananas and they turned out to be dirty bananas.
Benjamin Lee
John Oliver is set to accept his millionth Emmy award tonight for his late-night show (naturally), and on the red carpet he was talking about the other “E” word.
John Oliver said of the election: “It's going to be very close, and if Trump loses he's not going to concede it. That makes it even more ridiculous that it's going to be so close.” https://t.co/OwvzFOEqA5 pic.twitter.com/RvevZ0AcRb
— Variety (@Variety) September 15, 2024
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Benjamin Lee
As per usual, the Emmys are splitting their awards across two ceremonies (a real blessing for those of us who watch), which meant that with last weekend's Creative Arts Emmy Awards, we began to see which shows the Academy favored this year.
It was a monumental night for Shogun, which took home 14 awards, breaking the all-time record for the most pre-Emmy wins. It also saw stars like Michaela Coel and Jamie Lee Curtis scoop up acting awards. Here are some highlights:
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Jon Bernthal (The Bear)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Michaela Coel (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
Outstanding TV Movie: Quiz Lady
Outstanding Reality or Reality Competition Show Host: Alan Cumming (The Traitors)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear)
Outstanding Narrator: Angela Bassett (Queens)
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Nestor Carbonell (The General)
Outstanding Cinematography in a Drama Series (1 Hour): Shogun
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Season or Movie: Shogun
Adrian Houghton
The red carpet has begun! Here are some of the celebs who have arrived so far.
Benjamin Lee
Tonight's ceremony will be hosted by father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy, whose comedy “Schitt's Creek” finally caught the attention of the Television Academy when it won nine Emmys for its final season. Like the show, you can expect some ambiguity from the duo, who have spoken of prioritizing kindness over meanness.
In a Los Angeles Times profile, Eugene Levy said, “It's always funny to see all the jokes made about the nominees. They've worked so hard, and tonight is their night, so we need to give the awards show its due respect. Otherwise, what are we here for?”
Dan Levy added: “From what I've heard, people seem to be excited that we're not hard-edged comedians, that there's a certain warmth to the venue.”
So, enjoy these three hours.
Welcome to the Emmys
Adrian Houghton
No, you're not hallucinating. The Emmys are back! Just nine months after the 2023 ceremony in January, the Emmys will return to their traditional September date to celebrate the 2023-2024 season, with (mostly) new nominees.
The demise of Emmy juggernaut “Succession” (RIP) has opened the door for a new drama heavyweight. FX's ambitious historical epic “Shogun,” set in 1600s Japan, airs tonight with 25 nominations, more than any other show. With 14 Emmys already up for grabs in the creative arts category, “Shogun” will be competing with “The Morning Show,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Slow Horses,” “3 Body Problem,” “The Gilded Age,” “Fallout” and former Emmy favorite “The Crown.”
“The Bear,” another FX production, nearly swept the comedy categories in January, leading the category with 23 nominations despite its questionable performance as a comedy. It faces stiff competition from Emmy darlings “Abbott Elementary,” “Hucks,” “Only Murder in the Building,” “Palm Royale,” “Reservation Dogs,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and the final season of “The Crazy Person.” In the limited series category, HBO's “True Detective: Night Country” leads with 19 nominations, but Netflix's smash hit “Baby Reindeer” is considered the favorite.
The evening is expected to feature plenty of heartfelt speeches and nostalgic TV re-enactments, so be sure to tune in to all the highlights!
