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Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is Monday, June 29. There are 3 days until Emmy phase one voting starts on July 2; 29 days until the nominations announcement on July 28; and 83 days until the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 20.
This weekend we witnessed two more remotely-produced major awards shows that might give insight into how the Primetime Emmys might be telecast in September. On Friday, CBS aired the Daytime Emmys (administered by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences), which featured a mix of hosts (the stars of "The Talk"), presenters and winners, who all pre-taped their banter and acceptance speeches from their homes. Then, Sunday's BET Awards managed to create an elaborate affair by mixing sleek original music video performances with at-home presenters and host Amanda Seales on a closed production stage.
The Daytime Emmys was a smooth 2-hour show, managing a steady pace while handing out 19 awards. But it was disappointing to see few nominees (all of whom submitted acceptance speech videos, with only the winners being shown) have fun with their thank yous or the unusual form. The BET Awards had some stirring, standout moments — including the opening 2020 reworking of "Fight the Power," with Public Enemy joined by Nas, The Roots' Black Thought, Rapsody, Jahi and YG, along with Questlove on the tables. Jay Rock joining Anderson .Paak on "Lockdown." Alicia Keys performing "Perfect Way to Die" on an empty street, filled with names of Black men and women killed by police. Incredible.
Meanwhile, after months of a sort-of Emmy campaign, things get real this week. Nomination voting starts on Thursday, when we'll learn how many shows have been submitted in each category — and starting this year, that will have an impact on how many nominations are ultimately announced. Per the TV Academy, there has been a 15 percent rise in submissions, which could make things more competitive.
In this edition of Awards HQ, we have an exclusive chat with "Lego Masters" host and producer Will Arnett, who's looking to shake up the competition category; we look at some of the FYC marketing that has managed to make it out there; and Lisa Henson ("Dark Crystal") and Mark Bromback ("Defending Jacob") answer our Watch My Show survey. Let's get going! |
| | | Exclusive: Will Arnett on How 'Lego Masters' Poked at Reality Tropes and When to Expect a Season 2 |
"Lego Masters" hasn't yet been renewed for a Season 2, yet Fox Corp. boss Lachlan Murdoch has all but confirmed that it will be back — well, once productions are allowed to come back. The show was broadcast’s top-rated new series among adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and teens last season. And Fox touted that it was also the season’s No. 1 "co-viewed" broadcast entertainment program. I watched it with my boys, and as they marveled at the show's creations, I was impressed with the production's casting, humorous tone and willingness to break the form while keeping the competition legit.
"It was great to see Lachlan speak so supportively of the show," says host Will Arnett. The feedback has been fantastic and so it would be exciting if we got to come back and make more episodes."
I recently spoke to host Arnett about what made the show special, and what's hopefully to come.
AWARDS HQ: There's got to be a finite number of Lego masters out there, so hats off to your casting team, because it was probably the most diverse, interesting, unique group of contesants I've seen on a reality show.
ARNETT:You don't have to go very far beneath the surface of Lego enthusiasts. The thing that you find, the sort of the commonality there, is that all these people who want to be part of the show, have such a deep personal connection to Lego of their own. Lego is such a big part of their lives. This is something that they've been doing forever. There's an emotional connection there for them with Lego that they've carried through their whole lives. What you find is that it really does cross a variety of people. It's awesome.
AWARDS HQ: How did you walk that line of deconstructing the whole competition trope, but actually have a real competition going at the same time?
ARNETT: It was a fine line. At this point, we've seen a lot of competition shows, and so we know what those tropes are. I've never been a part of anything like this. So what I didn't know, became a strength. The producers were constantly saying, lean into that. The fact that we're here and having this big moment, and 'isn't this weird that the lighting has changed?' I would point it out. Not making fun of it, just recognizing it. While still honoring it. This is all kind of in retrospect, but maybe that's what it ended up doing was that it allowed people to have a certain level of comfort. Certainly the builders, it kind of took a little bit of pressure off. Like, 'hey, I'm in this with you guys. And I'm just learning as I go too. You've never done a competition show, neither have I.'
AWARDS HQ: Some of those challenges were as long as 24 hours. What were those long production days like? Was there a lot of downtime?
ARNETT: My friend Hamish hosts the Australian version, and so when I started on this, his advice was to stay close, even during those hours. Be constantly talking to the producers and either be on the floor or talking to the control truck, because stuff is going to happen. And you want to be there when it does. They're going to be long, monotonous hours, it's almost like a stakeout. But resist the urge to just check out.
AWARDS HQ: How would you rate your hosting experience? This has become an interesting side hustle for a lot of stars.
ARNETT: If it weren't for the fact that it's Lego, and something that I've been involved with now for 10 years, it probably wouldn't be something that I would be inclined to do. But because of my relationship with Lego through all the Lego movies, it seemed like a natural fit. My experience was really great. I learned as I went and it was so such a positive environment. I constantly wanted to enhance that positive experience for the builders. I got to go every day and be on this journey with these people. And I really enjoyed that process. I wasn't always great at it. But I did enjoy it. I don't think that I'd be very good at going in and just doing something that I didn't care about.
AWARDS HQ: Did you bring your kids to the set, and did they get to witness Lego Nirvana firsthand?
ARNETT: Yeah, my kids were on set quite a lot. They're 11 and nine. And they're both big Lego builders. My nine year old would be on the floor marveling at what the builders were building, or digging into our endless buckets of Lego and building himself. My 11-year-old spent a lot of time in the production truck. And they would let him get on mic and talk to me while we were rolling. As we're rolling, he'd be talking to me in my ear, which was distracting, but also hilarious. It really was a family affair. People who had kids who worked on the show. I would get calls from people, Jason Bateman called and he was like, 'Wait, where are you guys shooting?' So he came by and cruised the floor and talked to the contestants while his daughter was getting into Lego. It was really a family affair.
AWARDS HQ: So this is like all the on the cutting room floor stuff? We didn't get to see all the other celebrities.
ARNETT: Jason said to me the other day, 'wow, you really cut me from the show.' And I said, 'I didn't think that you wanted to be on it. And he was like, 'So I just got completely cut out!'
AWARDS HQ: One of the show's selling points was it's something you can watch with your kids.
ARNETT: I can't tell you how rewarding it was to have so many people reach out to me and tell me that they love this show because they watched it with their families. Even Brad Pitt, who executive produced the show through Plan B, reached out and said, almost as a viewer. I had a teacher in North Carolina reach out early on in this isolation, saying, 'I'm gonna do a Lego building competition for my middle school.' So I sent a video and now we're in the process of whittling it down to the final. I'm going to help her judge her Lego building competition for her middle school in North Carolina, and send them the final video.
AWARDS HQ: You've been nominated for Emmys several times; how would you describe that experience?
ARNETT: : The first time I got nominated was for Arrested Development.' I was traveling overseas to a family wedding. I flew all night from LA, and I landed in Stockholm. I had like, a million voicemails and texts from people and emails saying congrats and I was so groggy, I was like, for what? It felt really great and I lost to Jeremy Piven for 'Entourage.' I was nominated a few times for '30 Rock' and nominated for 'Bojack Horseman' for best animated show as a producer last year. My view on it has shifted. If it happens great, and if it doesn't, that's okay. Of course I've never won, I'm a 6-time loser. And that's OK. I'll take it. |
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 I don't mean to alarm you, but the decision by the Motion Picture Academy to move the Oscars all the way to late April drops it right in the middle of Emmy FYC territory.
I feel for the folks who straddle both Oscar and Emmy campaigning, and will now have to do both at the same time. But hell, I feel for all of us, because it's always TV campaign season — the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards, the SAG, WGA and other guild awards, are all also creeping into Emmy season next year, which is going to keep all of us super busy.
In my "In the Running" column, I look at the calendar collision:
It was bound to happen at some point: The Oscars and the Emmys are about to collide. The decision to push next year's Academy Awards all the way to April 25, puts it smack dab in the middle of Emmy campaign season.
That's going to make it, well, a mess. "I am terrified," says one executive who handles both film and TV awards season for their network. "We're going to be stretched so thin."
That's true both physically and financially, as Oscar and Emmy campaign events occur at the same time. According to the revised Academy Awards calendar, nominations voting for the Oscars will take place between March 5 and 10 (with noms announced on March 15), while final voting will happen between April 15 and 20.
In recent years, Emmy FYC events have started creeping into late February and early March. That hasn't been a problem with the Oscars, as that show has also been moving earlier and earlier (all the way to Feb. 9 this year). The last time the Oscars aired in April was 1988 — and there really wasn't such a thing as "Emmy campaigning," since it was just the Big Three networks and (barely) Fox. (Coincidentally, that was the first year cable was allowed to enter.)
But by mid-April 2021, as the Oscar race is coming down to the wire, the Emmy FYC calendar will have been fully underway for months. And there's likely to be a gridlock of events pulling Hollywood types back and forth.
Click here to read: The Decision to Move the Oscars to Late April Sets Up Awards Season Collision With the Emmys (Column)
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| BURNING QUESTION: Can Agents and Managers Vote for Emmy Awards? |
Speaking of the Motion Picture Academy, the org announced Monday that talent agents can now vote for Oscars. But what about the Emmys?
Yes indeed, the professional representatives peer group has long been a part of the Television Academy, and those members can vote in top Emmy categories. (Among the industry "suits," there are also separate peer groups for public relations, television executives and production executives.) They have to be active for at least four years, but here are the requirements:
Agents, managers, attorneys and business managers, a majority of whose clientele comprises artists working in nationally exhibited audiovisual content who currently meet the applicable peer group requirements for active membership in the Television Academy;
Or Individuals who are employed in a major executive capacity at a union whose members work in nationally exhibited audiovisual content and are eligible for active membership in the Television Academy;
Or Personal publicists actively engaged in the publicizing of individual artists (as opposed to nationally exhibited audiovisual content), a majority of whose clientele comprises individual artists working in nationally exhibited audiovisual content who currently meet the applicable peer group requirements for active membership in the Television Academy;
Or Individuals who are employed in a major executive capacity at an agency or management company, a majority of whose clientele comprises individual artists working in nationally exhibited audiovisual content who currently meet the applicable peer group requirements for active membership in the Television Academy
Or A qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor. Send your burning questions to mschneider@variety.com and I'll answer them for you! |
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Amazon Prime Video's 'The Boys' Promotes Season 2, While Season 1 Aims for Emmy Consideration |
While Season 1 of Amazon's "The Boys" aims for Emmy consideration, the show — which follows a group aiming to expose the truth about corrupt superheroes — made news by announcing a premiere date for Season 2: The first three episodes of its second season bow Friday, Sep. 4, followed after that by new episodes each Friday. Season 2 guest star Patton Oswalt made the announcement in a virtual event, which included a sneak preview of the new season from executive producer Eric Kripke revealing the opening moments of next season.
But as part of that announcement, Amazon also sent out a curious blue elixir (actually, blue-tinted vodka) from the show's shadowy conglomerate Vought. Check out the note below:  |
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Listen: Marc Malkin Talks to Miley Cyrus About 'Black Mirror' For His 'Big Ticket' Podcast |
My colleague Marc Malkin emails: Miley Cyrus had a lot to say during my big exclusive with her. We talked about her return to acting in "Black Mirror," her love of Britney Spears and why she decided to get sober.
Marc's "Big Ticket" podcast is a must-listen, as he conducts conversations with some of the biggest and brightest in Hollywood, and in particular at this moment, TV. Download or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Read more and listen to the Miley episode here. |
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WATCH MY SHOW: "Dark Crystal" Producer Lisa Henson and "Defending Jacob" Showrunner Mark Bromback Fill Out Our Survey |
Based on the 1982 film The Dark Crystal, Netflix's "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" is a prequel of sorts, and follows a new story that mixes classic puppetry with modern visual effects. In the new "Dark Crystal," with the world of Thra dying, a battle begins to save the planet from the evil Skeksis, who have damanged the Crystal of Truth at the heart of Thra. Exectutive Producer Lisa Henson filled out our "Watch My Show" survey to explain why "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" is a gem.
Awards HQ: I've got room in my life to watch just one more show. Tell me why it should be yours?
Henson: "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" is a true labor of love for everyone at The Jim Henson Company. The biggest puppet production in history, it showcases Henson’s art form as you have never seen it before - with real adventure, exciting stakes, and believably emotional performances. You need to round out your viewing collection with ten hours of this spectacularly original production. Puppets don’t age and neither will this series! We respectfully submit that this show is a future classic, so catch it while it’s still fresh.
Awards HQ: Who should be watching?
Henson: Adults with a sense of wonder, kids with a streak of bravery! This series is not just for fans of Jim Henson. Not just for fans of the film "The Dark Crystal." Not just for fans of the brilliant director Louis Leterrier. But it’s for artists, would-be artists, and art appreciators of all kinds. If you don’t think you want to watch puppets, this show is particularly for you; we aimed to change everyone’s view of puppetry!
Awards HQ: What's an alternate title for your show?
Henson: "A Land Ruled by Reptilian Egomaniacs and Infected by The Darkening. No, it’s NOT America."
Awards HQ: Give us an equation for your show.
Henson: "Game of Thrones" minus the sex plus "The Last Airbender" plus Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
Awards HQ: Come up with a premise for the spin-off.
Henson: An adorable children’s show starring a cast of Fizzgigs…or a reality show about the lives of the Skeksis.
Awards HQ: What credit of yours would you prefer we forget?
Henson: If you have ever seen me credited as an actress, please forget it. I am not an actress!
Awards HQ: Tell me one thing about your cast.
Henson: Our cast of voiceover artists on this series is second to none. We simply never expected to cast every single role with such amazing stars, showing us that The Dark Crystal has fans everywhere. These incredible voice performers created their roles in partnership with our brilliant puppeteers, and together they made real magic – populating Thra with believable creatures and characters.
Awards HQ: What other series would you most like to be an executive producer on?
Henson: "Westworld" is gorgeous. It’s incredible sci-fi and I really admire it- it’s such a beautiful and spectacular series. And if I were an EP on the series, I would have a much better understanding of the plot!
Awards HQ: Let's scare the network. Tell us an idea that didn't make it on to the screen.
Henson: There were so many! How about the entire episode that took place on the back of a giant flying creature caught in the middle of a sandstorm? Too expensive… There was also a lot of speculation and conversation about the reproduction processes of Gelfling and Podlings that we wisely decided to steer clear of.
Awards HQ: Finish this sentence: "If you like _______, you'll love our show."
Henson: If you like original fantasy, beautiful artistry, and epic adventure, you'll love our show.  Apple TV Plus' “Defending Jacob” is a riveting look at the lengths parents will go to protect their child, even if that kid is accused of a terrible crime. Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey and J.K. Simmons are among the stars. Executive producer Mark Bomback, who adapted the original book, filled out our "Watch My Show" survey to explain why "Defending Jacob" deserves your verdict.
Awards HQ: I've got room in my life to watch just one more show. Tell me why it should be yours?
Bomback: Hmm. This is why I dread pitching. I suppose I'd say that "Defending Jacob" is ultimately about the extent to which we can ever fully know another person, as well as our capacity to live with – if not forgive – almost anything in those we choose to love. Intrigued? Yes? Maybe? Seriously, keep me off the sales floor.
Awards HQ: Who should be watching?
Bomback: This is going to sound like I'm casting an improbably wide net, but our show will appeal to anyone who has ever been a parent, or a child of a parent.
Awards HQ: Give us an equation for your show.
Bomback: Thriller + drama - pretension x 8
Awards HQ: Come up with a premise for the spin-off.
Bomback: Klein (Cherry Jones) and Duffy (Betty Gabriel) quit their respective jobs and open an artisanal donut shop/ P.I. firm.
Awards HQ: What credit of yours would you prefer we forget?
Bomback: Citing it here seems like it would accomplish just the opposite, so I'm going to refrain from answering!
Awards HQ: Tell me one thing about your cast.
Bomback: Lots of love for "Pee Wee's Big Adventure."
Awards HQ: What other series would you most like to be an executive producer on?
Bomback: "Desus and Mero.” The brand has never been stronger. |
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'The Masked Singer' Was Touting Masks Before They Were Cool — Or Necessary |
Has there ever been a more appropriate Emmy For Your Consideration item? Not only do these Fox mailers celebrate the amazing costumes at the heart of "The Masked Singer," but they're also functional (and fashionable)! Here's what the package says: "We hope you and your loved ones are well during this unprecedented time. At 'The Masked Singer,' we know a thing or two about wearing masks, so we wanted to send you a little something to help keep you safe this FYC season.
Who’s behind the mask? All of us!
To watch Emmy®-eligible episodes of THE MASKED SINGER, visit consider.fox and enter access code UY7F2PTC. Please, don't be a snowflake like those idiots we're seeing in the news right now. WEAR YOUR MASKS. And if you're lucky enough to have one, WEAR YOUR "THE MASKED SINGER" MASKS!  |
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IN THE RUNNING: Give 'Better Call Saul's' Rhea Seehorn an Emmy Already |
There are a lot of great casts on television, but “Better Call Saul” boasts a surplus of talent, starting with lead Bob Odenkirk, as eager opportunist Jimmy McGill/crassly immoral Saul Goodman.
Surrounding Odenkirk is an equally talented batch of heavy-hitter supporting actors and actresses who have made “Better Call Saul” the “Godfather II” or “Empire Strikes Back” of its time: A sequel that matches, or even surpasses, its originator. Giancarlo Esposito and Jonathan Banks, as Gus Fring and Mike Ehrmantraut, respectively, add new layers to characters we thought we knew from “Breaking Bad.” Michael McKean, throughout the show’s first three seasons as Chuck McGill, proves that, as with Odenkirk, some of the best dramatic actors hail from comedy origins, while Patrick Fabian, as Howard Hamlin, adds depth to a character that could have been simply played as a villain.
This season, Michael Mando infused a fresh sense of urgency to his heartbreaking portrayal of Nacho Varga, who’s trying to protect his dad and escape the Salamanca drug organization. And Tony Dalton is clearly having a blast playing psychopathic kingpin Lalo Salamanca.
But the true MVP of “Better Call Saul” — the person who deserves every accolade imaginable for the past five seasons — is Rhea Seehorn, who plays Jimmy’s increasingly unpredictable confidante and (now) wife Kim Wexler.
Click here to read: Why the Entire ‘Better Call Saul’ Cast Deserves Emmy Recognition (Column) |
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AWARDS HEAT: Danielle Tuchiano and I Break Down the Comedy Emmy Race |
As we head toward the first phase of Emmy voting this week, Danielle Turchiano and I continue to break down the hottest races for Variety‘s “Awards Heat” video series.
In the comedy series category, “Fleabag” may have won the prestigious award in 2019, but the series wrapped its final season last year, leaving room for other top contenders like “Dead to Me” and “Insecure” (both of which have never been nominated in this category).
Additionally, although we predict “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is a sure nominee this year, personal top picks also include “Schitt’s Creek,” which aired its sixth and final season in April, and “Better Things,” which recently got renewed for a fifth season this past May.
Other possible contenders are “Space Force,” “The Kominsky Method” and “The Good Place.”
More videos will be posted in the coming weeks, hitting all the major categories as we march toward nominations. Watch here. Other episodes available to view include drama lead actress and comedy lead actor. |
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Awards Roundup: Daytime Emmys, BET Awards, Critics Choice Real TV |
• Daytime Emmys: Big winners on Friday included best daytime drama winner “The Young and the Restless,” which dominated the tally with eight wins, the most for any show. Also experiencing a good night: “Jeopardy,” which was named best game show and best game show host (for Alex Trebek); “The View,” selected as best informative talk show; Kelly Clarkson, for entertainment talk show host; “Entertainment Tonight,” for entertainment news; and “Ellen” for entertainment talk show. In her acceptance speech, Ellen DeGeneres pledged to more actively use her show as a tool for change. Read more here.
• BET Awards: Per Klaritza Rico, the 20th anniversary of the awards show may have been virtual this year, but that did not stop the celebration which honored Black creatives and culture. The show largely focused on the protests currently happening across the country sparked by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and many other Black lives killed at the hands of police. Here are the eight best moments of the award show.
• Critics Choice Real TV Awards: Netflix dominated this year’s Critics Choice Real TV Awards, thanks in part to “Cheer” and “Queer Eye,” which led the winners list with two kudos each. “Cheer” was named best unstructured series, as well as male star of the year for Jerry Harris, while “Queer Eye” landed wins for lifestyle: fashion/beauty show and ensemble cast in a scripted series.
Overall, Netflix won eight awards, also picking up trophies for “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” (crime/justice series), “Somebody Feed Phil” (travel/adventure series), “Love Is Blind” (relationship show), as well as the peer-voted award for outstanding achievement in nonfiction programming by a network or streaming platform. Read more here. |
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Apple TV Plus' 'Dickinson' Makes a Play |
As voting gets under way this week, more virtual events are on the docket. Besides Variety's busy Streaming Room this week (scroll below), Apple TV Plus, for example, is throwing a live screening of the pilot episode of "Dickinson," along with star and executive producer Hailee Steinfeld, at the show's Twitter feed (@Dickinson). That will be followed by the premiere of her new music video "Afterlife," featuring the show's cast. |
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Variety Emmys Roundup: The State of Broadcast Comedy and Much More |
Variety's Emmy extra editions, spearheaded by Danielle Turchiano, continue! Here are some of the highlights (excluding my In the Running columns, which I've highlighted elsewhere already).
‘The Good Place’ and ‘Mixed-ish’ Bosses on the State of Broadcast Comedy and the Genre’s Responsibility Post-COVID (Danielle Turchiano)
How ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Pulled Off Its Emotional Take on ‘American Pie’ (Danielle Turchiano)
‘Dickinson,’ ‘The Great,’ ‘Black Monday’ Bosses on Crafting Comedic Language Through the Ages (Will Thorne)
‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Vida,’ ‘Will & Grace’ Bosses Sound Off on Crafting Satisfying Series Finales (Amber Dowling)
Kenya Barris on Getting His Kids’ Approval When Mining Their Family’s Life and Fights for ‘#BlackAF’ (Danielle Turchiano)
How ‘The Masked Singer’ Costume Designer Tailored Mouse for Dionne Warwick(Jazz Tangcay)
‘The Crown’ Costume Designer Reflects on Recreating the 1960s in Season 3, Previews Diana in Season 4 (Will Thorne)
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s’ LeRoy McClain Reflects on Shy Baldwin’s Coming Out (Danielle Turchiano)
How the Environments of ‘Pose,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Killing Eve’ Inform Characters’ Emotional Arcs (Danielle Turchiano)
Gloria Calderón Kellett on Putting Herself, Her Family Politics Into ‘One Day at a Time’ (Danielle Turchiano)
Eve Lindley on Bringing ‘Lived Experience’ to ‘Dispatches From Elsewhere’ (Danielle Tuchiano)
‘Pose’: Steven Canals and Janet Mock on Importance of Creative Collaboration (Danielle Turchiano)
‘Love Is Blind’ Production Designer on Building Soundproof Pods and Finding the Perfect Couch (Danielle Turchiano)
Inside the Animation of Amazon’s ‘Undone’ (Danielle Turchiano)
‘Succession’ and ‘Ozark’ Bosses Sound Off on Depicting Wealth and Those Who Pursue It on TV (Joe Otterson)
Tracy Oliver on Finding the Humor, Heart and Heist of ‘First Wives Club’ (Danielle Tuchiano)
How ‘Westworld’ Pulled Off Season 3’s Premiere Car Attack (Will Thorne)
‘Mrs. America’: Sarah Paulson and Showrunner Dahvi Waller Break Down Evolving an Opponent of the ERA (Danielle Turchiano)
Theo Germaine Breaks Down ‘Work in Progress’ Deadname Violation, Breakup (Danielle Turchiano)
How ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘28 Days Later’ Influenced the Look of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (Danielle Turchiano)
How Such Series as ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘Ramy’ Put Supporting Actors in the Spotlight (Janelle Riley)
How Nicholas Hoult, Josh Gad, Blair Underwood Mined Complicated Male Psyches (Will Thorne) |
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A few things to keep an eye on:
Tuesday, June 30: Variety Screening Room: "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" (TBS) -- sign up here.
Wednesday, July 1: Variety Screening Room: "Defending Jacob" (Apple TV Plus)-- sign up here.
Thursday, July 2: Emmy nomination phase voting begins
Thursday, July 2: Variety Screening Room: "Love Life" (HBO Max) -- sign up here.
Friday, July 3: Variety Screening Room: "Legendary" (HBO Max) -- sign up here.
Upcoming premieres: "Homemade" (Tuesday, Netflix); "Welcome to Chechnya" (Tuesday, HBO); "Unsolved Mysteries" (Wednesday, Netflix); "The Baby-Sitters Club" (Friday, Netflix); "Hamilton" (Friday, Disney Plus); "Hanna" (Friday, Amazon Prime Video); "Outcry" (Sunday, Showtime). |
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Send Me Your Questions, Comments and More! |
A reminder that Awards HQ will hit your inbox each Monday afternoon. Feel free to send your burning Emmy questions and suggestions to mschneider@variety.com, and your hot tips as well! See you next week.
[Photo credits: Fox, Rex/Shutterstock, Prime Video, Variety, Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Fox, AMC, BET] |
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