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17-07-2025
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2025 Emmy Nominations: 5 Key Takeaways About ‘The Studio,' Late Night TV, and More
The 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations have finally arrived in spite of another set of what feels like annual challenges to the television industry. As if a global pandemic was not Earth-shattering enough, in recent years television has also had to navigate labor strikes, and devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, leading some major Emmy contenders to go as much as three years between seasons. But for many of the people behind the most beloved TV shows of the current moment, all that hard work and perseverance has paid off in the form of recognition from their peers in the Television Academy. Though one could argue that there are clear winners and losers, this round of Emmy nominations saw many networks and studios still get a piece of the pie. More from IndieWire Why the Emmy Nominations Still Matter Inside the Episode That Earned 'The Rehearsal' Emmy Nominations Below we cover five key takeaways from the 2025 Emmy nominations, touching on snubs, surprises, and TV series that are on track to become awards season staples. 1. Campaigning Can Only Go So Far No one can say these shows and these actors didn't put up a fight to be nominated this year. There were takeovers of popular event spaces, there were takeovers of Los Angeles itself, warehouses transformed into the Lumon offices, and For Your Consideration events at the Academy Museum, the Grammys Museum, and more, with several Oscar-nominated actors sticking around for hours to rub elbows with the people determining whether or not they deserve a nomination. In many cases, including one case study we will talk about below, those efforts can pay off. That office stunt played its part in the Apple TV+ hit 'Severance' being the most nominated drama of the season with 27 nominations, even more than last year's Outstanding Drama Series winner 'Shōgun.' After hitting an Emmys slump when the rules changed to where its individual episodes could not contend for Outstanding Television Movie anymore, the latest season of 'Black Mirror' broke into the near-impenetrable Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category, with Season 7 star Rashida Jones getting a Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nomination as well; and Netflix did not necessarily break the bank to make that happen as much as have talent that was game to show up for FYC events. That is not always an easy task. For example, 'Disclaimer' and 'The Gorge' eschewed official For Your Consideration events, and network stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga eschewed the campaign trail, but all three Apple TV+ projects got major Emmy nominations. If one could credit star power alone for an Emmy nomination, we would have seen 'Running Point' star Kate Hudson or 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' star Renée Zellweger receive acting nominations, but ultimately, this round of nods prove that everything is determined by a balance of popularity and prestige. Any form of campaigning can only go so far. 2. Hulu Holds Strong 'Paradise,' the latest hit drama from Hulu, helmed by 'This Is Us' creator Dan Fogelman, and starring Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown is arguably the best example of how to reach one's peers in the Television Academy. Right off the bat, the show had that mix of popularity and prestige, bringing in notable viewership for the streaming service, and receiving majority positive reviews. With that foundation, plus the charisma of its cast (Brown's co-stars Julianne Nicholson and James Marsden are a former Emmy winner and Emmy nominee, respectively,) it reached the finish line of everyone being nominated again (to the surprise of many prognosticators) by emphasizing in its campaign events how much effort it put into filming in Los Angeles. Most of these Emmys FYC events take place within said city, with the voters in attendance all being locals who work in the industry, making TV shows, so with the devastating fires especially in consideration, it was a message that really resonated — calling for other shows to follow suit. For as much conversation as there has been over the years about what the role of Hulu will be should Disney ever own it fully, the fact that the streaming service consistently over-performs with Emmy nominations (not even counting its FX-produced series) really shows its worth. Remember, Hulu became the first streaming series to win Outstanding Drama Series with 'The Handmaid's Tale,' earned several nominations for its limited series over the years, even including less popular shows like 'Welcome to Chippendales,' and made entries into hard to breakthrough categories like Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program this year, with 'Sly Lives! (Aka The Burden Of Black Genius)' and 'The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives,' respectively, alongside players with a larger budget like Apple TV+, and over some big names in those genres like Bravo. 3. Everybody Wants a Meeting with 'The Studio' Not only did Apple TV+ have the most Drama nominations with 'Severance,' it broke the records for most Emmy nominations for a freshman comedy with 23 nods for 'The Studio.' There has been a conversation as of late about how voters can have tunnel vision voting for the Guest Actor/Actress categories, with 'The Bear' and 'The Last of Us' being recent examples of that (earning stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Storm Reid their first Emmys,) but 'The Studio' has taken it to another level, taking five out six nomination slots for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series alone. Creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have already said publicly that many Hollywood figures have been pitching themselves for cameos in Season 2 of the industry satire. Add in how it could earn them an Emmy now, and we are even more likely to see stars sign on to poke fun at themselves. Maybe we even get a real version of 'Alphabet City' now that director Ron Howard, and stars Dave Franco and Anthony Mackie are all nominated. 4. Critical Darlings Are Not Totally Left Cold Emmy nominations morning was not entirely a tough break for all those critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV series like 'Somebody Somewhere' or 'Say Nothing.' The former received arguably the most pleasant surprise in the form of star Jeff Hiller being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the final season of the HBO gem. And the latter FX series still got a writing nomination on the heels of it ending the 'Slow Horses' winning streak at the USC Scripter Awards earlier this year. While Season 2 proves HBO will give Nathan Fielder a lot of runway to do what he wants with 'The Rehearsal' regardless of Emmys success, it is a hopeful sign that voters are willing to think outside the box, and recognize it in four categories. Meanwhile, a show like 'Mid-Century Modern,' which received the same amount of nominations, can use the Emmy recognition as a bargaining chip to convince Hulu to greenlight a second season of the multicam comedy. 5. Late Night Love Spreads Across a Whole Host of Categories One could have easily assumed this would be a major year for 'Saturday Night Live' considering not only the landmark 50th season, but all the supplementary programming that went along with it, including a documentary series, a documentary special, and two variety specials. That all helped 'Saturday Night Live' break its own record as the most Emmy nominated show ever with 31 nominations across the board. But even more than the accomplishments of that singular late night series, the 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations indicate the ways in which late night has evolved in response to the fields for the Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Scripted Variety Series categories shrinking every year. For example, Emmy juggernaut 'The Daily Show' did not just get another Outstanding Talk Series nomination as expected, it received the most Emmy nominations it's ever gotten in one year, propelled by spinoff projects like 'The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Maga: The Next Generation,' which got into two Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special categories, and 'The Daily Show: Desi Lydic Foxsplains,' nominated for two Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series categories. Something like 'The Rabbit Hole with Jimmy Kimmel,' which once could have been a segment on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is now also an Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series nominee next to projects from late night host Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon as well, whose main shows both did not make the cut for Outstanding Talk Series. Even Conan O'Brien, who was ostensibly driven out of the late night game, had more Emmys success than ever this year by diversifying his portfolio as the host of the Oscars, the host of nonfiction series 'Conan O'Brien Must Go,' and even the subject of Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) nominee 'Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.' All this said, there is still a demand for series featuring a breadth of experienced late night performers even if the same two shows win Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Scripted Variety Series every year. Best of IndieWire 2023 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win at the Primetime Emmy Awards? 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Lynch's Red Director Chair Stops by Variety's Office Ahead of Live Auction
Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, hosts of a live auction of David Lynch's possessions, recently toured his director's chair around several locations in Los Angeles, ending with a stop at Variety's office Monday. The auction, called The David Lynch Collection, will be held Wednesday at the Peninsula Beverly Hills as well as at More from Variety Kyle MacLachlan 'Borrowed' Some of David Lynch's Mannerisms for 'Twin Peaks' Character Dale Cooper: He Had 'Great Enthusiasm for Certain Things' Like 'Trees, Coffee and Pie' Secrets of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery: David Lynch's Grave, a Stolen Head and Rudolph Valentino's Ghost 'Twin Peaks' Returns to Rimini: Italian Global Series Festival Honors David Lynch's Legacy In anticipation of that event, the red leather chair commenced a mystery tour around the city to locations that have significance within Lynch's life and filmography, with clues posted on social media to allow fans to guess the locations. The tour started off at the 'Mulholland Drive' location Winkie's Diner on June 12 and continued to the Mulholland Drive street sign, the area of Hollywood and La Brea (where Lynch once held a For Your Consideration protest for Laura Dern) and Bob's Big Boy, the Toluca Lake diner where Lynch often met with stars like Dern and Kyle MacLachlan. The tour stops were also live streamed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT on Julien's Instagram. The chair, which is personalized with Lynch's name and is estimated at $5,000 to $7,000, is a focal point of the auction, which includes more than 450 objects such as Lynch's musical instruments, furniture, props, home decor and more. Bids can be placed at the in-person event, online, over the phone or through an absentee bid form. Lynch, the filmmaker behind 'Mulholland Drive,' 'Blue Velvet,' 'Wild at Heart' and 'Twin Peaks,' died Jan. 15. 'Julien's and TCM are honored to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch,' Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, previously said in a statement. 'These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and 'Twin Peaks'-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Get a taste of ‘The Valley' (literally) with this food and beer FYC event
Bravo is getting tipsy this awards season. The Valley is partnering with bars and eateries across the San Fernando Valley for an immersive For Your Consideration event for fans and Television Academy members, Gold Derby has learned exclusively. The hit Bravo show premiered its second season in April and is eligible in the Best Unstructured Reality Program categories at the 2025 Emmys. More from GoldDerby 2025 Emmy nominations voting: Here's the number of slots in the major categories From 'Tiger King' to 'Chimp Crazy,' Eric Goode aims to highlight animal welfare issues while preaching to the 'unconverted' Jonathan Pryce on the 'great responsibility' of playing a character with dementia in 'Slow Horses' On Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., select filming locations from The Valley will be offering discounted items as part of a limited time promotion. Guests at the five participating venues throughout Studio City, Lake Balboa, North Hollywood, and Sherman Oaks can say "FYC" upon entry and receive one item per person while supplies last. It's all in an effort to help spread the word that Emmy voting runs June 12-23. The locations and items are as follows: Jax's Studio City 12514 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 91604 Jax's French Fries La Rochelle Bakery 5050 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, 91601 NY Style Croissant Lawless Brewing Co. 5275 Craner Ave, North Hollywood, 91601 NoHo BoHo Beer Oakberry Acai Sherman Oaks 14006 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, 91423 Classic Acai Bowl Lee's Coffee House 16927 Vanowen St # 2, Lake Balboa, 91406 Iced Strawberry Matcha Season 2 of The Valley is currently airing on Bravo (and streaming on Peacock) and will wrap on June 24. The first episode of the new season delivered 3.1 million viewers across platforms over 35 days, making it Bravo's most-watched Season 2 premiere in 14 years, since The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2010. The Valley is a spin-off of Vanderpump Rules, and follows five young couples who are finally embracing their adulthood. The regular cast members are Daniel Booko, Nia Booko, Luke Broderick, Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Jax Taylor, Jasmine Goode, and Zack Wickham. Friendly faces from the parent series also make special appearances. Producers Lisa Vanderpump and Alex Baskin previously earned a pair of Emmy nominations for Vanderpump Rules in Best Unstructured Reality Program in 2023 and 2024. Photo by Bravo Photo by Bravo SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Tina Fey on 'The Four Seasons': 'It was a challenge to be restrained about where we put jokes' 'The best job I ever had': 'From 'Supernatural' to 'The Boys,' Eric Kripke talks his biggest hits — and miss (ahem, 'Tarzan') 'Cross' star Aldis Hodge on building an aspirational hero — who's not a superhero Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Last of Us' next season gets a new lead: Kaitlyn Dever to play Abby in season 3; fans excited over new take in the show
Kaitlyn Dever , who plays the role of Abby in the series, will take on the reins of playing the lead character in the third season of the popular TV series 'The Last of Us'. The announcement was recently made at a public event by the creators of the show, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann . 'The Last of Us' season 3 gets a new lead runner Kaitlyn Dever, who takes on the role of the infamous character Abby on the video-game-adapted show, has been confirmed to be the lead on the upcoming season. During the For Your Consideration (FYC) event that was held in Los Angeles, the announcement was made by the creators of the show as they were talking about the success of the series. While detailing the next season, Neil talked about what themes will be followed in season 3 compared to the first two and how 'It's more of a water season than a fire season.' Mazin contributed to the statement by adding that 'it's a wetter season than a hotter season.' While talking about the controversial ending of season 2, Mazin stated that 'I think plot armour is a real problem. In a show where we try and keep things grounded, sometimes the people we can't imagine losing do die. Because this is not a show about revenge but about grief.' Kaitlyn Dever opens up about taking on the role of 'Abby' Abby's role specifically has always been a topic of discussion. Many fans of the original video games have deemed her to be one of the most hated characters. Her entrance in the ending of season 2, where she killed off Pedro Pascal 's Joel on screen, also garnered a lot of mixed reactions. Dever, who was present during the event virtually, has never doubted the role, and that working alongside Craig and Neil helped her solidify the character. She shared during the panel that 'The controversy surrounding Abby was never really a concern for me. I've never felt so carried on a set in my life.'
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘The Last of Us' Season 3 confirmed With Kaitlyn Dever in lead role
HBO's The Last of Us is officially moving forward with a third season, and creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have confirmed that Kaitlyn Dever will lead the next chapter of the acclaimed adaptation. Speaking at a For Your Consideration (FYC) event in Los Angeles celebrating Season 2, the showrunners revealed key insights into the creative direction of the upcoming season. Dever, who plays Abby, a controversial figure in the video game series, will step into a central role. Her involvement had been widely speculated following the events of Season 2, where her character makes a dramatic entrance by killing Pedro Pascal's fan-favourite Joel. 'It's more of a water season than a fire season,' Druckmann said during the panel, hinting at a tonal and visual shift from earlier episodes. Mazin added that 'it's a wetter season than a hotter season,' suggesting the next installment will explore different landscapes and challenges. Dever, currently filming in Australia, appeared virtually during the panel discussion. Reflecting on the backlash Abby's character has received in the games, she said, 'The controversy surrounding Abby was never really a concern for me. I've never felt so carried on a set in my life.' She added that working with Druckmann and Mazin made her confident in taking on the role. The creators also addressed the risky narrative choices made so far, including Joel's early death in Season 2. 'I think plot armor is a real problem,' said Mazin. 'In a show where we try and keep things grounded, sometimes the people we can't imagine losing do die. Because this is not a show about revenge, but about about grief.' Season 3 does not yet have a confirmed release date, but production is expected to continue into next year. The show, adapted from the acclaimed PlayStation games, remains one of HBO's highest-profile series.
