Tag: 2009 Emmys

Waiting for January…

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I have absolutely no clue about fashion. The day after Hollywood awards ceremonies, “Extra,” “Access Hollywood,” and countless entertainment websites are always abuzz with who looked sexy, who looked trashy, who had the most expensive dress, etc. More often than not, I just stare and listen with a blank expression as the lipstick, eye liner, cleavage, flashy dresses, and impossible hairdos meld into a single sexy lady. The brands, designers, and stylists never register with my feeble male brain — it’s just too much to take in. Last night, however, one woman clearly stood out at the 2009 Emmys and grabbed my complete attention.

January Jones is familiar to a large part of the American public as Betty Draper from “Mad Men.” As a constant stream of bedazzled beauty flowed down the red carpet, this slim blonde with the presence of a classic Hollywood starlet caught my eye. Now this is a babe, I thought. I’m sure she was dressed in something revolutionary, but my natural male instincts could only produce this simple thought. Nevertheless, because a few of you may be interested, Jones apparently wore an Atelier Versace gown and accessorized with Neil Lane jewelry and Jimmy Choo “Keenan” sandals. Yep.

As for “Mad Men,” the series performed well again at this year’s Emmys. Despite stiff competition, the show earned statues for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. Though Ms. Jones didn’t receive a nomination for her popular role, she looked better than anyone inside the Nokia Theatre, which should be worthy consolation. Don’t believe me? Take a look for yourself.

New “Family Guy” videos attempt to persuade Emmy voters

Hey Emmys, you better vote for “Family Guy” in the Best Comedy category if you know what’s good for ya. “Family Guy” has created a viral video campaign called “Where’s My Emmy?” that is a playful attack on their competition in the Best Comedy category at the Emmys. They all essentially feature the same plot. Brian gets out of the shower and dries off. Stewie enters and asks Brian what show will be getting his Emmy vote. After Brian answers with a show that “Family Guy” is competing against, Stewie beats him senseless. So far, the videos have taken on “The Office,” “Flight of the Conchords,” and “Entourage,” so hopefully “How I Met Your Mother,” “Weeds,” and “30 Rock” are on their way.

You can watch the other videos after the jump.

2009 Emmys sticking to original format

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In an effort to add some needed entertainment, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and CBS had earlier decided to pre-record eight award presentations and play them in snippets throughout the ceremony. Now, because of dissent from the creative community and lack of public support from the other major networks, this “time-shift” is not going to happen.

The TV Acad had intended to pre-tape eight award presentations in the hour leading up to the 5 p.m. PT start of the live three-hour telecast from downtown L.A.’s Nokia Theater, and then run clips of those presentations throughout the telecast. Yet just two weeks after the board overwhelmingly approved the final changes, the Acad confirmed that this year’s telecast will include the usual roster of 28 kudos presented live.

The fight that erupted after the time-shifting decision was announced boiled down to a question of respect for various disciplines — the plan was to drop two awards each from the writing, directing, acting and producing fields — but also a case of critical darlings vs. mainstream hits.

It’s strange to think that 28 awards are handed out in just three hours. To me, the Emmys always seem much longer than they actually are. That’s obviously not a good thing, but the eight awards they were planning to pre-record would have been from the writing and directing categories. Since my favorite shows are nominated in those categories, I would be disappointed if they weren’t given their due in front of the national audience. After all, the writers and directors are the backbone of what makes great television. I’m all for adding extra bits of entertainment to the broadcast, but CBS never announced what they had in mind. If anything, get rid of the Guest Actor/Actress categories to make room for some extra music and comedy.

The 2009 Emmy nominations are in…

Per TV.com…

Best Drama Series
Big Love
Breaking Bad
Damages
Dexter
House
Lost
Mad Men

Best Comedy Series

Entourage
Flight of the Conchords
How I Met Your Mother
The Office
30 Rock
Weeds
Family Guy

Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Glenn Close, Damages
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace

Lead Comedy Actor

Jemaine Clement, Flight of the Conchords
Steve Carrell, The Office
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

Lead Comedy Actress
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program
Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds

The biggest snubs? No “The Wire,” “True Blood” or “The Shield” for Best Drama…zero nominations in major categories for “Friday Night Lights” — especially Connie Britton, who should have cracked a weak field of Lead Actress in a Drama…”Battlestar Galactica” finishes its critically-acclaimed, five-year run with no major Emmy award nominations…at all…over the five seasons…ugh.

Click here to see the rest of the nominations.

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