Exclusive: After a 12-year run, Rory Aitken, co-founder of London- and Los Angeles-based management and production company 42, is exiting the firm, which will undergo a restructure.
Aitken will be leaving in the coming weeks to form a new company with 42’s Head of Television Eleanor Moran and exec producer Miriam Brent, as well as multiple junior staff.
In turn, 42 partner Ben Pugh will assume a global production role becoming President of Production, unifying film and TV production under his leadership.
Ben Cavey, the company’s current Head of Comedy and Entertainment, will be stepping up into an expanded role as MD of International TV, reporting to Pugh. Cavey is the former Managing Director of UK indie Tiger Aspect (Peaky Blinders) and a former Netflix exec. He will relocate from L.A. to the firm’s London office, and headcount may be added down the line.
Aitken will co-produce a...
Aitken will be leaving in the coming weeks to form a new company with 42’s Head of Television Eleanor Moran and exec producer Miriam Brent, as well as multiple junior staff.
In turn, 42 partner Ben Pugh will assume a global production role becoming President of Production, unifying film and TV production under his leadership.
Ben Cavey, the company’s current Head of Comedy and Entertainment, will be stepping up into an expanded role as MD of International TV, reporting to Pugh. Cavey is the former Managing Director of UK indie Tiger Aspect (Peaky Blinders) and a former Netflix exec. He will relocate from L.A. to the firm’s London office, and headcount may be added down the line.
Aitken will co-produce a...
- 5/21/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Since being launched in 2017 by a quartet including Jesse Armstrong, Various Artists Limited (Val) has made shows ranging from Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You to Julia Davis’ Sally 4Ever, but bosses now see the comedy landscape heading in a somewhat different direction.
Fresh off the back of Sunday’s BAFTA win for Kat Sadler’s BBC comedy Such Brave Girls, head honcho Phil Clarke and comedy boss Jack Bayles are talking up the return of the sitcom in a landscape beset by budget woes and risk aversion that is nonetheless continuing to birth breakouts.
“The word we are getting from broadcasters is they want more traditional sitcoms with ‘A, B, C’ storylines and bigger characters,” Bayles tells Deadline. “We’ve been through this amazing era of drama and people have got so used to seeing that scale and ambition but trying to compete with that in half-hour,...
Fresh off the back of Sunday’s BAFTA win for Kat Sadler’s BBC comedy Such Brave Girls, head honcho Phil Clarke and comedy boss Jack Bayles are talking up the return of the sitcom in a landscape beset by budget woes and risk aversion that is nonetheless continuing to birth breakouts.
“The word we are getting from broadcasters is they want more traditional sitcoms with ‘A, B, C’ storylines and bigger characters,” Bayles tells Deadline. “We’ve been through this amazing era of drama and people have got so used to seeing that scale and ambition but trying to compete with that in half-hour,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Matthew Macfadyen has won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Succession.
The star, who plays the scheming executive Tom Wambsgams in Jesse Armstrong’s HBO drama, has twice before the award, once for Succession in 2022 and also for Criminal Justice in 2010.
He beat off competition from the likes of Jack Lowden for Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Salim Daw for The Crown, Amit Shah for Happy Valley and Eanna Hardwicke for The Sixth Commandment.
Macfadyen wasn’t in the room to collect the award but still received a rapturous round of applause. He has won Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globes and Critic Choice awards for n the role.
The final season — which included a surprise for Wambsgans at the end — went out last year, having provided career defining roles for the likes of Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck and Brian Cox,...
The star, who plays the scheming executive Tom Wambsgams in Jesse Armstrong’s HBO drama, has twice before the award, once for Succession in 2022 and also for Criminal Justice in 2010.
He beat off competition from the likes of Jack Lowden for Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Salim Daw for The Crown, Amit Shah for Happy Valley and Eanna Hardwicke for The Sixth Commandment.
Macfadyen wasn’t in the room to collect the award but still received a rapturous round of applause. He has won Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globes and Critic Choice awards for n the role.
The final season — which included a surprise for Wambsgans at the end — went out last year, having provided career defining roles for the likes of Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck and Brian Cox,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Happy Valley and Top Boy shared the BAFTA love on Sunday night at the British Academy’s prestigious Television Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.
Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.
Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...
Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.
Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.
Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...
- 5/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An intense and often funny drama starring the best fake news anchor and created by the guy who has made too many legal dramas and all of them are brilliant. A Man in Full is a drama miniseries created by David E. Kelley. Based on a 1998 novel of the same name by Tom Wolfe, it follows a real estate mogul Charlie Croker as he faces bankruptcy and his enemies circle him to gain something from his misfortune. A Man in Full stars Jeff Daniels in the lead role with Sarah Jones, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, Tom Pelphrey, Evan Roe, Jon Michael Hill, Josh Pais, and Jerrika Hinton starring in supporting. So, if you loved Daniels’ incredible performance and the story of a man’s fall from grace and too much arrogance in A Man in Full here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Dynasty (Netflix & Rent on Prime...
Dynasty (Netflix & Rent on Prime...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Best Drama Writer category at Sunday’s 2024 BAFTA TV Crafts Awards was a pretty stacked one. “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker was nominated with “Ms. Marvel” creator Bisha K. Ali for their work on “Black Mirror: Demon 79” while British favourite Sally Wainwright was cited for “Happy Valley,” a critical darling over here in the UK. Sarah Phelps was also nominated for “The Sixth Commandment” while Emmy-winner Jesse Armstrong was recognized for his work on awards-juggernaut “Succession.”
We spoke to Armstrong on the red carpet at the Craft Awards, which were held at The Brewery in East London. Armstrong was keen to point out the strength of his fellow nominees and how this category felt like a particularly impressive one, while he said he was grateful that his American show was recognized by the British BAFTAs.
“We’re an American show made by HBO so to be here with my British peers is really lovely,...
We spoke to Armstrong on the red carpet at the Craft Awards, which were held at The Brewery in East London. Armstrong was keen to point out the strength of his fellow nominees and how this category felt like a particularly impressive one, while he said he was grateful that his American show was recognized by the British BAFTAs.
“We’re an American show made by HBO so to be here with my British peers is really lovely,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Netflix’s anthology series “Black Mirror” has a pretty impressive BAFTA record, amassing a total of 24 nominations at both the BAFTA TV Awards and the BAFTA TV Craft Awards since 2012. Like the Creative Arts Emmys, the Craft Awards are dedicated to honoring the below-the-line categories. This year’s Craft Awards, which were just held on Sunday, added to the BAFTA record of “Black Mirror” by awarding them five nominations and two victories (more on those wins later).
Specifically, it was the fifth and final episode of the sixth season of “Black Mirror,” “Demon 79” that was nominated. We caught up with several key creatives behind this episode when we attended Sunday’s Craft Awards, which were hosted at the Brewery in East London by British documentarian and TV host Stacey Dooley. Firstly, we spoke to “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker and his co-writer on “Demon 79” Bisha K. Ali, who was the...
Specifically, it was the fifth and final episode of the sixth season of “Black Mirror,” “Demon 79” that was nominated. We caught up with several key creatives behind this episode when we attended Sunday’s Craft Awards, which were hosted at the Brewery in East London by British documentarian and TV host Stacey Dooley. Firstly, we spoke to “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker and his co-writer on “Demon 79” Bisha K. Ali, who was the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The BAFTA TV Craft Awards were handed out at the Brewery in East London on Sunday, April 28. The Craft Awards, like the Creative Arts Emmy, are dedicated to below-the-line categories with a dozen devoted to fictional programming, another six to factual, and four are in a combined field to make 22 categories overall. The main TV awards ceremony will commence on May 12 but, for now, scroll down for the full list of Craft Awards winners.
Fiction
Costume Design
“The Crown” – Netflix
“Silo” – Apple TV+
“Demon 79 (Black Mirror)” – Netflix
“The Great” – Lionsgate+ — Winner
Director (Fiction)
Joseph Bullman, “Partygate” – Channel 4
Lewis Arnold, “The Long Shadows” – ITV1
Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us” – HBO/Sky Atlantic — Winner
William Stefan Smith, “Top Boy” – Netflix
Editing (Fiction)
“Time” – BBC
“Happy Valley” – BBC
“Slow Horses” (episode 1) – Apple TV+ — Winner
“Slow Horses” (episode 6) – Apple TV+
Emerging Talent (Fiction)
Andrew Bogle (writer), “Kirkmoore Fudge Park” – BBC
Haolu Wang...
Fiction
Costume Design
“The Crown” – Netflix
“Silo” – Apple TV+
“Demon 79 (Black Mirror)” – Netflix
“The Great” – Lionsgate+ — Winner
Director (Fiction)
Joseph Bullman, “Partygate” – Channel 4
Lewis Arnold, “The Long Shadows” – ITV1
Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us” – HBO/Sky Atlantic — Winner
William Stefan Smith, “Top Boy” – Netflix
Editing (Fiction)
“Time” – BBC
“Happy Valley” – BBC
“Slow Horses” (episode 1) – Apple TV+ — Winner
“Slow Horses” (episode 6) – Apple TV+
Emerging Talent (Fiction)
Andrew Bogle (writer), “Kirkmoore Fudge Park” – BBC
Haolu Wang...
- 4/28/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
BAFTA Unveils Special Award Winner & Host For 2024 Craft Gongs
UK mentoring organization Mama Youth Project is to win this year’s Special Award at the BAFTA Television Crafts, which has revealed Stacey Dooley as host. Founded by TV editing vet Bob Clarke in 2005 to make a career in TV and film more accessible to people from underrepresented backgrounds, the Mama Youth Project has helped more than 800 young people across the UK, and it says it has a 90% employment success rate. “This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, mentors, partners, and most importantly, the incredible young people who have entrusted us with their dreams,” said Clarke. Previous recipients of the award include veteran production head Alison Barnett and TripleC, a gateway organization for deaf, disabled or neurodivergent people to access the arts and media. The award will be presented during the BAFTA Television Craft Awards ceremony on Sunday 28 April,...
UK mentoring organization Mama Youth Project is to win this year’s Special Award at the BAFTA Television Crafts, which has revealed Stacey Dooley as host. Founded by TV editing vet Bob Clarke in 2005 to make a career in TV and film more accessible to people from underrepresented backgrounds, the Mama Youth Project has helped more than 800 young people across the UK, and it says it has a 90% employment success rate. “This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, mentors, partners, and most importantly, the incredible young people who have entrusted us with their dreams,” said Clarke. Previous recipients of the award include veteran production head Alison Barnett and TripleC, a gateway organization for deaf, disabled or neurodivergent people to access the arts and media. The award will be presented during the BAFTA Television Craft Awards ceremony on Sunday 28 April,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Hannah Abraham
- Deadline Film + TV
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers at Focus Features won original screenplay and Cord Jefferson’s Oscar-winning American Fiction from Amazon MGM Studios took adapted honours at the strike-delayed Writers Guild Awards on Sunday.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers at Focus Features won original screenplay and Cord Jefferson’s Oscar-winning American Fiction from Amazon MGM Studios took adapted honours at the strike-delayed Writers Guild Awards on Sunday.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Writer/director Cord Jefferson on the set of ‘American Fiction’ (Photo credit: Claire Folger © 2023 Orion Releasing LLC)
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) stretched out the awards season, handing out their annual awards during ceremonies held in Los Angeles and New York on April 14, 2024. Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) had the honor of hosting the Writers Guild of America West’s ceremony while Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero) handled hosting duties for the Writers Guild of America East.
The final season of Succession was recognized with Drama Series and Episodic Drama awards, and the first season of The Last of Us snagged the New Series trophy. The Bear and Beef continued their winning streaks, scoring Comedy Series and Limited Series wins.
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were recognized as the best original and adapted screenplays of 2023. And Errol Morris’ The Pigeon Tunnel took...
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) stretched out the awards season, handing out their annual awards during ceremonies held in Los Angeles and New York on April 14, 2024. Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) had the honor of hosting the Writers Guild of America West’s ceremony while Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero) handled hosting duties for the Writers Guild of America East.
The final season of Succession was recognized with Drama Series and Episodic Drama awards, and the first season of The Last of Us snagged the New Series trophy. The Bear and Beef continued their winning streaks, scoring Comedy Series and Limited Series wins.
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were recognized as the best original and adapted screenplays of 2023. And Errol Morris’ The Pigeon Tunnel took...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
With the 2024 Oscars and the 2023 Emmys firmly in the rearview mirror, the film and TV awards calendar is all but ready to return to normalcy after last years Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes disrupted the first half of award season. The last major event to be impacted by the altered schedule is today’s WGA Awards, which took place in an unusual post-Oscars slot after the strikes forced the guild to delay its voting process. As most of Hollywood looks ahead to the 2024 film and TV slate, today’s concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium and New York City’s Edison Ballroom gave award watchers one last chance to celebrate the best screenwriting of 2023.
David Hemingson’s “The Holdovers” won the night’s marquee award for Original Screenplay, beating out heavyweights including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s “Barbie” and Celine Song’s “Past Lives.” In the Adapted Screenplay category,...
David Hemingson’s “The Holdovers” won the night’s marquee award for Original Screenplay, beating out heavyweights including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s “Barbie” and Celine Song’s “Past Lives.” In the Adapted Screenplay category,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
The David Hemingson-scripted Alexander Payne dramedy The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were the big film winners at the strike-delayed 2024 Writers Guild Awards, which were handed out Sunday in Los Angeles and New York.
Jefferson — who also was honored with the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award — followed his Oscar win for Adapted Screenplay as the WGA’s weird, wild and elongated Awards season wrapped with simultaneous ceremonies on both coasts. Hemingson scored a modicum of revenge for losing the Original Screenplay Academy Award to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for Anatomy of a Fall.
The latter script, however, wasn’t eligible for a Writers Guild Award. That’s because, unlike other guilds, the WGA deems ineligible any scripts for movies not produced under its Minimum Basic Agreement or a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with various affiliated countries.
Later, the Documentary prize went to Errol Morris...
Jefferson — who also was honored with the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award — followed his Oscar win for Adapted Screenplay as the WGA’s weird, wild and elongated Awards season wrapped with simultaneous ceremonies on both coasts. Hemingson scored a modicum of revenge for losing the Original Screenplay Academy Award to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for Anatomy of a Fall.
The latter script, however, wasn’t eligible for a Writers Guild Award. That’s because, unlike other guilds, the WGA deems ineligible any scripts for movies not produced under its Minimum Basic Agreement or a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with various affiliated countries.
Later, the Documentary prize went to Errol Morris...
- 4/15/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Succession’ has gone out with one final bang: The HBO drama won two Writers Guild of America Awards on Sunday night — the most of any series — for best drama series and also for best drama episode. Creator Jesse Armstrong was on hand in New York to accept the award, while several of the show’s writers were also in LA to accept the honor.
This reps the final major awards show where “Succession” (which ended its run last May) was still eligible. Besides best drama, the show also won the episodic drama prize, for the episode “Living+,” written by Georgia Pritchett and Will Arbery.
The WGA Awards recognized the best of 2023’s television and film via its annual event held this year at the Hollywood Palladium for the West Coast edition and at New York’s Edison Ballroom for the East Coast ceremony.
Big winners on the film side included “American Fiction” writer Cord Jefferson,...
This reps the final major awards show where “Succession” (which ended its run last May) was still eligible. Besides best drama, the show also won the episodic drama prize, for the episode “Living+,” written by Georgia Pritchett and Will Arbery.
The WGA Awards recognized the best of 2023’s television and film via its annual event held this year at the Hollywood Palladium for the West Coast edition and at New York’s Edison Ballroom for the East Coast ceremony.
Big winners on the film side included “American Fiction” writer Cord Jefferson,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Boiling Point is an intense drama series created by Philip Barantini, James Cummings, and Stephen Graham. The BBC One series continues the story of the 2021 film of the same name and it picks up the story six months after the events of the film and it sees Carly struggling to establish her new restaurant, while Andy tries to cope with the aftermath of his heart attack. Boiling Point stars Vinette Robinson in the lead role with Hannah Walters, Izuka Hoyle, Ray Panthaki, Hannah Traylen, Stephen McMillan, Shaun Fagan, Stephen Odubola, and Graham starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Boiling Point’s sequel series here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Bear (Hulu) Credit – FX
The Bear has to be one of the most stressful shows to watch, which is perfect for the fans of Boiling Point. Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series...
The Bear (Hulu) Credit – FX
The Bear has to be one of the most stressful shows to watch, which is perfect for the fans of Boiling Point. Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series...
- 3/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.
Barry Credit – HBO
Barry is supposed to be a comedy but it is so much more than that as you will see thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy in this HBO series. Created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, the dramedy series follows the story of a hitman who goes out to LA to eliminate a target but ends up falling in love with acting and joins a class thinking...
Barry Credit – HBO
Barry is supposed to be a comedy but it is so much more than that as you will see thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy in this HBO series. Created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, the dramedy series follows the story of a hitman who goes out to LA to eliminate a target but ends up falling in love with acting and joins a class thinking...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
HBO was built on the back of showrunners such as David Chase, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and Jesse Armstrong but is now facing a new dilemma involving directors.
Drama boss Francesca Orsi lifted the lid on the “consistent tussle” over who is charge of a series as more and more “esteemed” directors move into television.
Orsi, speaking at the Series Mania event in France alongside Jane Tranter, boss of Doctor Who producer Bad Wolf, said that high-profile directing talent want to be the “final arbiter” on the network’s originals.
“One point that’s been very tricky for us is esteemed directors coming in and wanting to be showrunners and the final arbiter of a project, when HBO has been built on the backs of writers and our showrunners,” she said.
She added that film directors are used to complete control.
“These days we need to ensure what we are getting into,...
Drama boss Francesca Orsi lifted the lid on the “consistent tussle” over who is charge of a series as more and more “esteemed” directors move into television.
Orsi, speaking at the Series Mania event in France alongside Jane Tranter, boss of Doctor Who producer Bad Wolf, said that high-profile directing talent want to be the “final arbiter” on the network’s originals.
“One point that’s been very tricky for us is esteemed directors coming in and wanting to be showrunners and the final arbiter of a project, when HBO has been built on the backs of writers and our showrunners,” she said.
She added that film directors are used to complete control.
“These days we need to ensure what we are getting into,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
BAFTA announced its TV award nominations today with Netflix’s “The Crown” leading the way with eight nominations. Another Netflix show, “Demon 79 (Black Mirror),” came in second with seven nominations while BBC’s “Happy Valley,” Apple TV’s “Slow Horses,” and BBC’s “The Sixth Commandment” all snagged six bids apiece.
Several US shows did well, too, with HBO’s “The Last of Us” and “Succession” each receiving five nominations — the same as ITV’s drama “The Long Shadow.” The BBC documentary “Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland” and “The Eurovision Song Contest 2023” each received four bids.
“The Crown” was nominated in all the big categories, including Best Drama Series, Actor for Dominic West, and Supporting Actor for Salim Daw. It also received two Supporting Actress nominations — Lesley Manville and SAG winner Elizabeth Debicki.
The other Best Drama Series nominees are “The Gold,” “Top Boy,” and “Slow Horses.” The...
Several US shows did well, too, with HBO’s “The Last of Us” and “Succession” each receiving five nominations — the same as ITV’s drama “The Long Shadow.” The BBC documentary “Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland” and “The Eurovision Song Contest 2023” each received four bids.
“The Crown” was nominated in all the big categories, including Best Drama Series, Actor for Dominic West, and Supporting Actor for Salim Daw. It also received two Supporting Actress nominations — Lesley Manville and SAG winner Elizabeth Debicki.
The other Best Drama Series nominees are “The Gold,” “Top Boy,” and “Slow Horses.” The...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The Primetime Emmys dedicate an entire weekend to a collection of below-the-line categories with the Creative Arts Emmys. Similarly, the BAFTA TV Awards have the BAFTA TV Craft Awards to recognize these artists. A dozen categories are devoted to fictional programming, another six to factual, and four are in a combined field to make 22 categories overall. These awards will take place on April 28, two weeks before the main ceremony on May 12. Scroll down for the full list of Craft Awards nominees.
Fiction
Costume Design
“The Crown” – Netflix
“Silo” – Apple TV+
“Demon 79 (Black Mirror)” – Netflix
“The Great” – Lionsgate+
Director (Fiction)
Joseph Bullman, “Partygate” – Channel 4
Lewis Arnold, “The Long Shadows” – ITV1
Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us” – HBO/Sky Atlantic
William Stefan Smith, “Top Boy” – Netflix
Editing (Fiction)
“Time” – BBC
“Happy Valley” – BBC
“Slow Horses” (episode 1) – Apple TV+
“Slow Horses” (episode 6) – Apple TV+
Emerging Talent (Fiction)
Andrew Bogle (writer), “Kirkmoore Fudge...
Fiction
Costume Design
“The Crown” – Netflix
“Silo” – Apple TV+
“Demon 79 (Black Mirror)” – Netflix
“The Great” – Lionsgate+
Director (Fiction)
Joseph Bullman, “Partygate” – Channel 4
Lewis Arnold, “The Long Shadows” – ITV1
Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us” – HBO/Sky Atlantic
William Stefan Smith, “Top Boy” – Netflix
Editing (Fiction)
“Time” – BBC
“Happy Valley” – BBC
“Slow Horses” (episode 1) – Apple TV+
“Slow Horses” (episode 6) – Apple TV+
Emerging Talent (Fiction)
Andrew Bogle (writer), “Kirkmoore Fudge...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The Crown’s swansong season has dominated the BAFTA TV nominations, picking up eight in a record year for Netflix.
Although it missed out in the coveted Drama Series category, four of the Netflix royal smash’s actors were handed nods today including Dominic West, who played Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki, who was Princess Diana. Salim Daw and Lesley Manville are the other two nominated actors and actresses, while The Crown also received nominations in the likes of costume design, make up and sound.
Netflix achieved a record haul and was second only to the BBC with nominations, comfortably eclipsing stalwarts ITV and Channel 4 as Top Boy and Black Mirror were also rewarded.
Although not its most critically-rated season, Peter Morgan’s royal saga ended late last year with a bang and plenty controversy, and the noms come amid the ongoing Kate Middleton saga.
Elsewhere, Black Mirror has...
Although it missed out in the coveted Drama Series category, four of the Netflix royal smash’s actors were handed nods today including Dominic West, who played Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki, who was Princess Diana. Salim Daw and Lesley Manville are the other two nominated actors and actresses, while The Crown also received nominations in the likes of costume design, make up and sound.
Netflix achieved a record haul and was second only to the BBC with nominations, comfortably eclipsing stalwarts ITV and Channel 4 as Top Boy and Black Mirror were also rewarded.
Although not its most critically-rated season, Peter Morgan’s royal saga ended late last year with a bang and plenty controversy, and the noms come amid the ongoing Kate Middleton saga.
Elsewhere, Black Mirror has...
- 3/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
One Of Succession's Greatest Monsters Is Playing The Beloved Creator Of The Muppets In The SNL Movie
Jim Henson was a creative force of nature whose singular creative achievement continues to enchant adults and children alike 34 years after his tragically untimely death. Indeed, whether they're teaching us to count or goofing around with flesh-and-blood movie stars, we need the Muppets now more than ever. They're felt, furry joy machines that reflect their creator's humanistic vision of the world.
So if you find yourself tasked with portraying Henson in a film about the mid-1970s creation of "Saturday Night Live," you might want to cast an actor whose previous characters have embodied these noble qualities. If so, you might not immediately think of Nicholas Braun.
Best known for his portrayal of the clumsily conniving Cousin Greg on Jesse Armstrong's scathingly funny corporate media satire "Succession," Braun's characters tend to make our skin crawl. Okay, he was adorable as Zack Attack in "Sky High," but that was...
So if you find yourself tasked with portraying Henson in a film about the mid-1970s creation of "Saturday Night Live," you might want to cast an actor whose previous characters have embodied these noble qualities. If so, you might not immediately think of Nicholas Braun.
Best known for his portrayal of the clumsily conniving Cousin Greg on Jesse Armstrong's scathingly funny corporate media satire "Succession," Braun's characters tend to make our skin crawl. Okay, he was adorable as Zack Attack in "Sky High," but that was...
- 3/7/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
When Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) addresses the citizens of her unnamed Central European country, she doesn’t sound like a politician. “My loves,” she coos in a plummy, posh accent, further softened by a hint of a lisp. “I bless you all, and I bless our love. Always.” Seven years into her reign, this signoff suggests that Vernham has transcended the role of head of state, or even autocratic strongwoman. The propaganda videos she records from her palace, a luxury hotel turned personal residence, are closer to guided meditations than ideological sermons. The relationship between this ruler and her subjects, Vernham seems to believe, is more intimate and emotional than mere governance.
Before creating “The Regime,” the six-episode HBO series set in Vernham’s impenetrable echo chamber, writer Will Tracy worked on “Succession.” Just as Logan Roy was a composite of various Irl oligarchs, Vernham can’t be traced to any single inspiration.
Before creating “The Regime,” the six-episode HBO series set in Vernham’s impenetrable echo chamber, writer Will Tracy worked on “Succession.” Just as Logan Roy was a composite of various Irl oligarchs, Vernham can’t be traced to any single inspiration.
- 3/3/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Shōgun is one of the best beautiful and intense action drama series ever. Based on a 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, the FX series is adapted for television by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. Set in the year 1600 in Japan, the historical series follows the story of Lord Yoshii Toranaga as enemies unite and come to take his life, but he sees an opportunity when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a village nearby. Shōgun has a brilliant ensemble cast including Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Néstor Carbonell, and Fumi Nikaido. So, if you loved the beautiful imagery and ruthless action of Shōgun, then you should check out these shows next.
Medici: Masters of Florence (Netflix) Credit – Rai
Medici: Masters of Florence is not big on action but if you loved all the politics and scheming in Shōgun, then it might be right up your alley.
Medici: Masters of Florence (Netflix) Credit – Rai
Medici: Masters of Florence is not big on action but if you loved all the politics and scheming in Shōgun, then it might be right up your alley.
- 2/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Exclusive: And then there were three. As Deadline reported exclusively earlier this month, the field of writers in the running to adapt Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter books into a live-action series for Max has been narrowed down to three finalists. We can now reveal their names — according to sources, they are Francesca Gardiner, Tom Moran and Kathleen Jordan. The trio will be able to hone in on their pitches for the next couple of months, with a decision on who gets the job expected in June, we hear. As Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced last week, the Harry Potter series is slated to debut on Max in 2026.
Reps for Max and the studio behind the series, Warner Bros. Television, declined to comment.
Gardiner, Moran and Jordan are among the names of writers in contention reported exclusively by Deadline over the past month.
The extensive search started off...
Reps for Max and the studio behind the series, Warner Bros. Television, declined to comment.
Gardiner, Moran and Jordan are among the names of writers in contention reported exclusively by Deadline over the past month.
The extensive search started off...
- 2/27/2024
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Nominees have been announced for the 76th annual Writers Guild Awards, and Star Trek: Picard squeaked in just under the wire.
The concluded Paramount+ quasi-revival saw its series finale nominated in the Episodic Drama category. Other first-time nominees include freshman shows Shrinking, The Last of Us, The Curse and The Diplomat.
More from TVLineThe Last of Us: Catherine O'Hara Confirmed for Season 2 Mystery RoleThe Diplomat Season 2: The West Wing's Allison Janney Elected Vice PresidentThe Last of Us Casts 100 Things to Do Before High School's Isabela Merced as Someone Very Important to Ellie
Of course, usual suspects like Succession,...
The concluded Paramount+ quasi-revival saw its series finale nominated in the Episodic Drama category. Other first-time nominees include freshman shows Shrinking, The Last of Us, The Curse and The Diplomat.
More from TVLineThe Last of Us: Catherine O'Hara Confirmed for Season 2 Mystery RoleThe Diplomat Season 2: The West Wing's Allison Janney Elected Vice PresidentThe Last of Us Casts 100 Things to Do Before High School's Isabela Merced as Someone Very Important to Ellie
Of course, usual suspects like Succession,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
The strike-delayed nominations for the 2024 Writers Guild Awards are out. Check out the list below.
In a flipping of the script this season, the WGA Awards will be held on April 14 – more than a month after the Academy Awards.
As always, the Writers Guild of America has different eligibility requirements than the Movie Academy, so some awards-season favorite scripts are missing from today’s nominations.
Related: Oscar Nominations: Diversified Voting Throws The Love Around As ‘Oppenheimer’ Tops With 13, With ‘Poor Things’, ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ And ‘Barbie’ Close Behind – Full List
The guild and the Oscars mostly are on the same page for Original Screenplay, with both nominating The Holdovers, May December and Past Lives. The WGA also cited Air, while the Academy went with Anatomy of a Fall and Maestro. But the Writers Guild also has Barbie on its Original List, whereas the script for 2023’s No. 1 movie...
In a flipping of the script this season, the WGA Awards will be held on April 14 – more than a month after the Academy Awards.
As always, the Writers Guild of America has different eligibility requirements than the Movie Academy, so some awards-season favorite scripts are missing from today’s nominations.
Related: Oscar Nominations: Diversified Voting Throws The Love Around As ‘Oppenheimer’ Tops With 13, With ‘Poor Things’, ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ And ‘Barbie’ Close Behind – Full List
The guild and the Oscars mostly are on the same page for Original Screenplay, with both nominating The Holdovers, May December and Past Lives. The WGA also cited Air, while the Academy went with Anatomy of a Fall and Maestro. But the Writers Guild also has Barbie on its Original List, whereas the script for 2023’s No. 1 movie...
- 2/21/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The nominees for the 2024 Writers Guild of America Awards are finally here.
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing for 2023.
Oscar-nominated screenplays for “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “May December,” “Past Lives,” “American Fiction,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Oppenheimer” were expected WGA nominations. However, surprise nods for “Air,” “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and “Nyad” prove the WGA Awards still have a few tricks up their sleeve. If you’re wondering, “Poor Things” was not eligible because it wasn’t produced under a WGA contract, per a source close to the project.
Despite now taking place one month after the Academy Awards, the WGA nominations still carry weight this season — and could be a deciding factor for final Oscar voting. As IndieWire’s Anne Thompson predicted,...
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing for 2023.
Oscar-nominated screenplays for “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “May December,” “Past Lives,” “American Fiction,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Oppenheimer” were expected WGA nominations. However, surprise nods for “Air,” “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and “Nyad” prove the WGA Awards still have a few tricks up their sleeve. If you’re wondering, “Poor Things” was not eligible because it wasn’t produced under a WGA contract, per a source close to the project.
Despite now taking place one month after the Academy Awards, the WGA nominations still carry weight this season — and could be a deciding factor for final Oscar voting. As IndieWire’s Anne Thompson predicted,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Writers Guild of America’s west and east arms have announced nominations for this year’s honors in screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2023. Delayed due to the Hollywood strikes, this year’s ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Here are the nominees:
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
“Air,” Written by Alex Convery; Amazon MGM Studios
“Barbie,” Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach; Warner Bros. Pictures
“The Holdovers,” Written by David Hemingson; Focus Features
“May December,” Screenplay by Samy Burch, Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik; Netflix
“Past Lives,” Written by Celine Song; A24
Adapted Screenplay
“American Fiction,” Screenplay by Cord Jefferson, Based upon the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett; Amazon MGM Studios
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,” Screenplay by Kelly Fremon Craig, Based on the book by Judy Blume; Lionsgate
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese,...
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
“Air,” Written by Alex Convery; Amazon MGM Studios
“Barbie,” Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach; Warner Bros. Pictures
“The Holdovers,” Written by David Hemingson; Focus Features
“May December,” Screenplay by Samy Burch, Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik; Netflix
“Past Lives,” Written by Celine Song; A24
Adapted Screenplay
“American Fiction,” Screenplay by Cord Jefferson, Based upon the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett; Amazon MGM Studios
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,” Screenplay by Kelly Fremon Craig, Based on the book by Judy Blume; Lionsgate
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The 2024 Writers Guild Awards nominations have been revealed.
The nominees in the category of original screenplay are Air, Barbie, The Holdovers, May December and Past Lives.
In the adapted screenplay category the nominees are American Fiction, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad and Oppenheimer.
In an unusual move this year, the WGA Awards will take place after the Oscars, with the winners awarded on April 14.
A complete list of this year’s nominees follows.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
Air, Written by Alex Convery; Amazon MGM Studios
Barbie, Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach; Warner Bros. Pictures
The Holdovers, Written by David Hemingson; Focus Features
May December, Screenplay by Samy Burch, Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik; Netflix
Past Lives, Written by Celine Song; A24
Adapted Screenplay
American Fiction, Screenplay by Cord Jefferson, Based upon the novel Erasure by Percival Everett; Amazon MGM Studios
Are You There God?...
The nominees in the category of original screenplay are Air, Barbie, The Holdovers, May December and Past Lives.
In the adapted screenplay category the nominees are American Fiction, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad and Oppenheimer.
In an unusual move this year, the WGA Awards will take place after the Oscars, with the winners awarded on April 14.
A complete list of this year’s nominees follows.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
Air, Written by Alex Convery; Amazon MGM Studios
Barbie, Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach; Warner Bros. Pictures
The Holdovers, Written by David Hemingson; Focus Features
May December, Screenplay by Samy Burch, Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik; Netflix
Past Lives, Written by Celine Song; A24
Adapted Screenplay
American Fiction, Screenplay by Cord Jefferson, Based upon the novel Erasure by Percival Everett; Amazon MGM Studios
Are You There God?...
- 2/21/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Writers Guild Of America has announced its feature nominees and the roster includes The Holdovers, May December and Barbie for original screenplay and American Fiction, Oppenheimer and Killers Of The Flower Moon in the adapted category.
Air is the surprise among the original contenders and takes its place alongside Past Lives. Barbie earned an Oscar nod in the adapted screenplay category.
Anatomy Of A Fall was ineligible as it was not produced under a WGA contract. Justine Triet’s film, like Maestro, which was not in Wednesday’s announcement, earned an Oscar nod.
Competing for the adapted screenplay prize are...
Air is the surprise among the original contenders and takes its place alongside Past Lives. Barbie earned an Oscar nod in the adapted screenplay category.
Anatomy Of A Fall was ineligible as it was not produced under a WGA contract. Justine Triet’s film, like Maestro, which was not in Wednesday’s announcement, earned an Oscar nod.
Competing for the adapted screenplay prize are...
- 2/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
Thank goodness for no-shows. Had the controller of what was then BBC Choice turned up to the ‘rehearsed read’ for a potential studio sitcom in the very late 1990s and liked what they’d seen, we wouldn’t have Peep Show. As it reportedly went: BBC Two passed on it. BBC Choice didn’t see it. And everything ended happily ever after.
Peep Show creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain first met the show’s stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb on a BBC comedy writing project in 1998. That went nowhere, but sparked a partnership that led to the acclaimed nine-series sitcom on Channel 4. Before it led there, it almost led to “All Day Breakfast”, the rejected comedy out of which Peep Show grew.
As Robert Webb describes it in the introduction to 2008’s Peep Show: The Scripts and More, “All Day Breakfast” was about “two men in their mid-twenties,...
Peep Show creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain first met the show’s stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb on a BBC comedy writing project in 1998. That went nowhere, but sparked a partnership that led to the acclaimed nine-series sitcom on Channel 4. Before it led there, it almost led to “All Day Breakfast”, the rejected comedy out of which Peep Show grew.
As Robert Webb describes it in the introduction to 2008’s Peep Show: The Scripts and More, “All Day Breakfast” was about “two men in their mid-twenties,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The Amazon Prime Video UK unscripted exec who has worked on the likes of Clarkson’s Farm and 007: Road to a Million has been appointed Edinburgh TV Festival Advisory Chair for this year.
Harjeet Chhokar will shape the festival’s program and general themes with new Creative Director Rowan Woods. His post is a rotating annual role that was held last year by Channel 4’s Kiran Nataraja.
Chhokar is an Unscripted Executive at Prime Video where he has worked across the likes of Clarkson’s Farm, Bond gameshow 007: Road to a Million and All or Nothing: Arsenal. Prior to Amazon he worked at Channel 4, delivering shows including Murder Island, 999: On the Frontline and Sex Actually with Alice Levine.
“Television is the most powerful cultural force in the world,” said Chhokar. “You only have to see its impact in the first few weeks of the year so far to...
Harjeet Chhokar will shape the festival’s program and general themes with new Creative Director Rowan Woods. His post is a rotating annual role that was held last year by Channel 4’s Kiran Nataraja.
Chhokar is an Unscripted Executive at Prime Video where he has worked across the likes of Clarkson’s Farm, Bond gameshow 007: Road to a Million and All or Nothing: Arsenal. Prior to Amazon he worked at Channel 4, delivering shows including Murder Island, 999: On the Frontline and Sex Actually with Alice Levine.
“Television is the most powerful cultural force in the world,” said Chhokar. “You only have to see its impact in the first few weeks of the year so far to...
- 2/6/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Things are heating up at Hogwarts.
The Harry Potter television series is closer to naming its creative leader as Deadline understands that the shortlist is now down to three names.
We hear that Succession writer Francesca Gardiner is now among the finalists to score the job of adapting Jk Rowling’s books for the Max streaming platform. It’s understood that Gardiner is now one of three writers currently being considered to lead Harry and his pals on the small screen.
A decision is expected soon. Max and Warner Bros. Television declined to comment.
Gardiner has emerged after Deadline revealed last month that there were four other writers in contention: Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie. It’s not clear which of these writers are still involved.
Gardiner was a consulting producer on Seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s Succession. Before working on the Jesse Armstrong creation,...
The Harry Potter television series is closer to naming its creative leader as Deadline understands that the shortlist is now down to three names.
We hear that Succession writer Francesca Gardiner is now among the finalists to score the job of adapting Jk Rowling’s books for the Max streaming platform. It’s understood that Gardiner is now one of three writers currently being considered to lead Harry and his pals on the small screen.
A decision is expected soon. Max and Warner Bros. Television declined to comment.
Gardiner has emerged after Deadline revealed last month that there were four other writers in contention: Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie. It’s not clear which of these writers are still involved.
Gardiner was a consulting producer on Seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s Succession. Before working on the Jesse Armstrong creation,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong has ruled out the prospect of creating any spin-off show for his hit show, which recently collected a clutch of awards, six Emmys and four Golden Globes.
Armstrong told the BBC following his success at the Emmys last week that creating a spin-off from the saga of the Roy media family “doesn’t feel like the most interesting thing to me.”
He told BBC Radio’s Today Programme that his writing team had “written them [the characters] enough now.”
Armstrong, who personally collected Emmys for Best Writing and for Best Drama Series, shared that it was tough to leave the show behind after four critically acclaimed seasons, but that he also felt a sense of relief.
Since the show began its phenomenal run, fans have speculated as to the inspiration for the warring Roy family, which saw mogul Logan Roy dividing and ruling over his children. Armstrong revealed...
Armstrong told the BBC following his success at the Emmys last week that creating a spin-off from the saga of the Roy media family “doesn’t feel like the most interesting thing to me.”
He told BBC Radio’s Today Programme that his writing team had “written them [the characters] enough now.”
Armstrong, who personally collected Emmys for Best Writing and for Best Drama Series, shared that it was tough to leave the show behind after four critically acclaimed seasons, but that he also felt a sense of relief.
Since the show began its phenomenal run, fans have speculated as to the inspiration for the warring Roy family, which saw mogul Logan Roy dividing and ruling over his children. Armstrong revealed...
- 1/20/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Vanderpump Rules, Law & Order: Svu and Succession.
Law & Order: Svu 25th anniversary celebration
The Law & Order Svu crew celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with a special event in New York on Tuesday.
Ice-t, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Scanavino and Octavio Pisano Christopher Meloni
Succession FYC event
Following their big drama series win at the 2023 Emmys, the Succession cast reunited for a FYC event on the Paramount lot on Tuesday.
Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfayden, J. Smith-Cameron, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Mark Mylod, Jesse Armstrong and moderator Seth Meyers
Vanderpump Rules premiere
Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Ally Lewber and Brock Davies walked the carpet on Wednesday at the season 11 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where Maloney and Lewber also celebrated their birthdays.
Law & Order: Svu 25th anniversary celebration
The Law & Order Svu crew celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with a special event in New York on Tuesday.
Ice-t, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Scanavino and Octavio Pisano Christopher Meloni
Succession FYC event
Following their big drama series win at the 2023 Emmys, the Succession cast reunited for a FYC event on the Paramount lot on Tuesday.
Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfayden, J. Smith-Cameron, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Mark Mylod, Jesse Armstrong and moderator Seth Meyers
Vanderpump Rules premiere
Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Ally Lewber and Brock Davies walked the carpet on Wednesday at the season 11 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where Maloney and Lewber also celebrated their birthdays.
- 1/19/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Succession cast reunited a day after their big wins at the Emmys and talked about how they learned about the fate that Brian Cox’s character would have in the HBO drama series.
In a conversation with moderator Seth Meyers, the cast opened up about when and how they were told Logan Roy was getting killed off early on in Season 4.
Matthew Macfadyen said he “held out until Episode 5” of the final season to find out about who would succeed Logan on the show.
J. Smith-Cameron jumped in to say that producers like Jesse Armstrong and Mark Mylod “warned” the cast in groups ahead of Episode 3 (“Connor’s Wedding”) about what would happen to Logan (Cox).
“Wasn’t it the read-through?” Alan Ruck questioned.
“There was a Zoom,” Macfadyen clarified.
“Oh! You weren’t invited, Alan,” Smith-Cameron joked.
Related: ‘Succession’ Backstage At The Emmys: Kieran Culkin On His Campaign...
In a conversation with moderator Seth Meyers, the cast opened up about when and how they were told Logan Roy was getting killed off early on in Season 4.
Matthew Macfadyen said he “held out until Episode 5” of the final season to find out about who would succeed Logan on the show.
J. Smith-Cameron jumped in to say that producers like Jesse Armstrong and Mark Mylod “warned” the cast in groups ahead of Episode 3 (“Connor’s Wedding”) about what would happen to Logan (Cox).
“Wasn’t it the read-through?” Alan Ruck questioned.
“There was a Zoom,” Macfadyen clarified.
“Oh! You weren’t invited, Alan,” Smith-Cameron joked.
Related: ‘Succession’ Backstage At The Emmys: Kieran Culkin On His Campaign...
- 1/17/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
As the possibility of a third season of “Big Little Lies” picks up steam, HBO and Max content chairman/CEO Casey Bloys is ready for it. Bloys confirmed to Variety that he has heard “a little bit about the idea. I think it could be great.”
“Big Little Lies” stars and executive producers Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman have teased the prospect of a new season of the series — which last aired in 2019 — while speaking to reporters in recent weeks. At the 81st Golden Globes this month, Witherspoon told Variety’s Marc Malkin that “We are working on it. Nic and I have been working on it a lot.”
Bloys said that he believes that Witherspoon and Kidman have been in touch with “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty about ways to expand the storyline and characters. Bloys also said he expects that David E. Kelley, who adapted Moriarty’s...
“Big Little Lies” stars and executive producers Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman have teased the prospect of a new season of the series — which last aired in 2019 — while speaking to reporters in recent weeks. At the 81st Golden Globes this month, Witherspoon told Variety’s Marc Malkin that “We are working on it. Nic and I have been working on it a lot.”
Bloys said that he believes that Witherspoon and Kidman have been in touch with “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty about ways to expand the storyline and characters. Bloys also said he expects that David E. Kelley, who adapted Moriarty’s...
- 1/17/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Twenty-four hours after a big night at the Emmys, which included a win for best drama series, the cast of Succession reunited for a rare Q&a discussion in Los Angeles.
Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith Cameron, Alan Ruck, creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod took part in the conversation on the Paramount lot, with Seth Meyers serving as moderator and joking that Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Alexander Skarsgård were not in attendance as they “are in production in a spin-off of Succession that nobody else here is in.”
Early on in the chat, Cox recalled Armstrong telling him that his character Logan Roy would die midway through the fourth and final season, teasing, “I was given the ultimate short shrift. ‘Get the fuck off the set. We don’t want to see you anymore, we’ve had enough of you, you’ve...
Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith Cameron, Alan Ruck, creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod took part in the conversation on the Paramount lot, with Seth Meyers serving as moderator and joking that Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Alexander Skarsgård were not in attendance as they “are in production in a spin-off of Succession that nobody else here is in.”
Early on in the chat, Cox recalled Armstrong telling him that his character Logan Roy would die midway through the fourth and final season, teasing, “I was given the ultimate short shrift. ‘Get the fuck off the set. We don’t want to see you anymore, we’ve had enough of you, you’ve...
- 1/17/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO chairman and CEO Casey Bloys is celebrating another fruitful Emmys for the network and Max’s teams after taking home nine Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday evening.
The accolades included six wins for the final season of “Succession,” including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series for Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Matthew Macfadyen and Outstanding Writing and Directing for Jesse Armstrong and Mark Mylod for “Connors Wedding.” Additionally, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” scored two Emmys in the Scripted Variety Series category and “The White Lotus” star Jennifer Coolidge won Supporting Actress in a Drama.
The latest round of awards brings HBO and Max’s total Emmy wins to 31 this year, following 22 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, including eight for Season 1 of “The Last of Us.”
“We had a great showing across the board,...
The accolades included six wins for the final season of “Succession,” including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series for Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Matthew Macfadyen and Outstanding Writing and Directing for Jesse Armstrong and Mark Mylod for “Connors Wedding.” Additionally, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” scored two Emmys in the Scripted Variety Series category and “The White Lotus” star Jennifer Coolidge won Supporting Actress in a Drama.
The latest round of awards brings HBO and Max’s total Emmy wins to 31 this year, following 22 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, including eight for Season 1 of “The Last of Us.”
“We had a great showing across the board,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys is taking a well-earned victory lap.
After a grueling 2023 that was disrupted by months-long strikes by actors and writers, the executive was over the moon to return to celebrating television — including the final season of Succession.
Bloys was especially cheery on Tuesday, the day after HBO collected 31 Emmys across 11 programs, including a drama series win for the final season of Succession.
Bloys shared a chuckle at what has become a tradition of sorts in the press after an Emmy darling like Succession wraps its run as the narrative then becomes a familiar one: “What will HBO do without _____?” Bloys, though, isn’t worried that HBO hits The White Lotus, The Last of Us and Euphoria won’t return until 2025 as he looks at a stacked 2024 that includes Jodie Foster fronting the new season of True Detective and upcoming launches of The Regime with Kate Winslet...
After a grueling 2023 that was disrupted by months-long strikes by actors and writers, the executive was over the moon to return to celebrating television — including the final season of Succession.
Bloys was especially cheery on Tuesday, the day after HBO collected 31 Emmys across 11 programs, including a drama series win for the final season of Succession.
Bloys shared a chuckle at what has become a tradition of sorts in the press after an Emmy darling like Succession wraps its run as the narrative then becomes a familiar one: “What will HBO do without _____?” Bloys, though, isn’t worried that HBO hits The White Lotus, The Last of Us and Euphoria won’t return until 2025 as he looks at a stacked 2024 that includes Jodie Foster fronting the new season of True Detective and upcoming launches of The Regime with Kate Winslet...
- 1/16/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brian Cox says Succession creator Jesse Armstrong was a “gentleman” to salute him during his acceptance speech at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards.
The celebrated HBO drama won the top drama prize, and Armstrong praised the show’s cast, creatives and crew then lauded Cox, “who the show was revolved around whether he was in it or not.”
Later at the HBO | Max Emmy afterparty at San Vicente Bungalows, Cox tells me he was “touched” by Armstrong singling him out. “Jesse’s a gentleman in an industry where there aren’t many of those,” he says.
Cox adds that the entire team deserved the praise. ”All of them. The drama series win belongs to each and every one of them.”
The acclaimed actor says he knew Succession would become a “cultural landmark” from the time he read Armstrong’s first script. “I was in no doubt that it would become a benchmark.
The celebrated HBO drama won the top drama prize, and Armstrong praised the show’s cast, creatives and crew then lauded Cox, “who the show was revolved around whether he was in it or not.”
Later at the HBO | Max Emmy afterparty at San Vicente Bungalows, Cox tells me he was “touched” by Armstrong singling him out. “Jesse’s a gentleman in an industry where there aren’t many of those,” he says.
Cox adds that the entire team deserved the praise. ”All of them. The drama series win belongs to each and every one of them.”
The acclaimed actor says he knew Succession would become a “cultural landmark” from the time he read Armstrong’s first script. “I was in no doubt that it would become a benchmark.
- 1/16/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Emmy Awards finally took place on Monday night, with series like The Bear, Beef and Succession winning big.
The ceremony, hosted by Anthony Anderson and held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was postponed for months due to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes. Thus, to be considered for an award, a television show, limited series or made-for-tv film must have been released between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023.
The National Active Members of the Television Academy voted on the awards from August 18 to August 28, 2023.
Succession walked away with seven wins for its final season, including Best Drama and recognition for actors Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen. The show also received awards for Best Directing for a Drama Series for Mark Mylod and Best Writing for a Drama Series for Jesse Armstrong.
During its first year at the Emmys, The Bear walked away with six awards, including Best...
The ceremony, hosted by Anthony Anderson and held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was postponed for months due to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes. Thus, to be considered for an award, a television show, limited series or made-for-tv film must have been released between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023.
The National Active Members of the Television Academy voted on the awards from August 18 to August 28, 2023.
Succession walked away with seven wins for its final season, including Best Drama and recognition for actors Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen. The show also received awards for Best Directing for a Drama Series for Mark Mylod and Best Writing for a Drama Series for Jesse Armstrong.
During its first year at the Emmys, The Bear walked away with six awards, including Best...
- 1/16/2024
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
When they first learned that Succession would be coming to an end after just four seasons, fans of the show might have let out spittle-flecked strings of profanity worthy of Waystar Royco potentate Logan Roy.
In the end, of course, the truncated run worked out brilliantly.
Jesse Armstrong's acclaimed series about a foul-mouthed family of media bajillionaires concluded on an astonishing high note with a twist that raised the dramatic stakes, created new power dynamics, and mined the show's signature brand of dark humor for new mother lodes of comedic gold.
Few series go out on top these days, opting instead to shamble on in zombified states for several years after they've peaked.
For its risks, its eccentricity, and, of course, its brilliantly naturalistic performances -- the likes of which are seldom seen on television or anywhere else -- Succession was rewarded with almost unprecedented acclaim.
The show took...
In the end, of course, the truncated run worked out brilliantly.
Jesse Armstrong's acclaimed series about a foul-mouthed family of media bajillionaires concluded on an astonishing high note with a twist that raised the dramatic stakes, created new power dynamics, and mined the show's signature brand of dark humor for new mother lodes of comedic gold.
Few series go out on top these days, opting instead to shamble on in zombified states for several years after they've peaked.
For its risks, its eccentricity, and, of course, its brilliantly naturalistic performances -- the likes of which are seldom seen on television or anywhere else -- Succession was rewarded with almost unprecedented acclaim.
The show took...
- 1/16/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Awards show junkies got everything they expected at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Succession and The Bear took home a truckload of golden trophies, with the former closing out its legendary run in glory and the latter just getting warmed up (Hulu’s chaotic cooking dramedy was actually cleaning up with nominations from its first season way back in 2022 due to the Emmys’ strike-related delay) These behemoths left many shows out in the cold, but none more so than Better Call Saul.
AMC’s intricate, thoughtful spinoff to Breaking Bad was nominated 53 times throughout its six seasons but never won a single statuette. Casual viewers took to social media in shock. At the same time, those in the know already had memes and other jokes ready to fire away, as it’s become somewhat of a running gag that the Bob Odenkirk-starring vehicle would never take the crown. Everyone...
AMC’s intricate, thoughtful spinoff to Breaking Bad was nominated 53 times throughout its six seasons but never won a single statuette. Casual viewers took to social media in shock. At the same time, those in the know already had memes and other jokes ready to fire away, as it’s become somewhat of a running gag that the Bob Odenkirk-starring vehicle would never take the crown. Everyone...
- 1/16/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Matthew Macfadyen held out as long as he could before asking the big Succession question.
Who would succeed Logan Roy?
The answer — as viewers of the beloved Emmy-winning HBO series now know — was pointed right at him.
“Shiv, you should probably know: it’s me,” spoke Macfadyen in the series finale when revealing the show’s final and ultimate blindside that his Tom Wambsgans — husband to Siobhan “Shiv” Roy (Sarah Snook), would be the new CEO of Waystar Royco, the media company run by Brian Cox’s Logan Roy.
After winning the 2023 Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama, Macfadyen revealed backstage that he waited until they were filming the fifth episode — which is two episodes after creator Jesse Armstrong delivered his first big shocker with Logan Roy’s death — before asking their boss who would succeed the Succession throne.
“Jesse said to us at the beginning, gave us...
Who would succeed Logan Roy?
The answer — as viewers of the beloved Emmy-winning HBO series now know — was pointed right at him.
“Shiv, you should probably know: it’s me,” spoke Macfadyen in the series finale when revealing the show’s final and ultimate blindside that his Tom Wambsgans — husband to Siobhan “Shiv” Roy (Sarah Snook), would be the new CEO of Waystar Royco, the media company run by Brian Cox’s Logan Roy.
After winning the 2023 Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama, Macfadyen revealed backstage that he waited until they were filming the fifth episode — which is two episodes after creator Jesse Armstrong delivered his first big shocker with Logan Roy’s death — before asking their boss who would succeed the Succession throne.
“Jesse said to us at the beginning, gave us...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Succession’ Star Kieran Culkin Once Got Mad At A Fan For Taking His Pictures ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Succession star Kieran Culkin is currently on cloud nine after bagging the Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award, and Emmy for his outstanding performance as Roman Roy. The actor has garnered immense fame for his character, and obviously, fans tend to get excited when they spot their favorite actor in public. They also, without realizing it, sometimes annoy the stars. Something similar happened with Kieran once, and he got a little furious at the fan.
The series started in 2018 and ran for four seasons. The actor started his career with Home Alone alongside his brother Macaulay Culkin. Kieran appeared in films like Music of the Heart, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and Igby Goes Down. But he became a household name for his role in the HBO series, which has got him some of the prestigious awards as well.
Succession star Kieran Culkin is currently on cloud nine after bagging the Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award, and Emmy for his outstanding performance as Roman Roy. The actor has garnered immense fame for his character, and obviously, fans tend to get excited when they spot their favorite actor in public. They also, without realizing it, sometimes annoy the stars. Something similar happened with Kieran once, and he got a little furious at the fan.
The series started in 2018 and ran for four seasons. The actor started his career with Home Alone alongside his brother Macaulay Culkin. Kieran appeared in films like Music of the Heart, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and Igby Goes Down. But he became a household name for his role in the HBO series, which has got him some of the prestigious awards as well.
- 1/16/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The Fox Network broadcast itself was simply great (more on that below), but I have a severe case of déjà vu after attending Monday night’s 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. It is as if in this vast TV universe of networks, streamers, cable, YouTube and more content that a human being could ever consume, the people who vote for awards have only seen three shows. Am I wrong? Every time I put on my tux and go to an awards show in 2024, meaning the past eight nights, it is always the exact same results for Limited, Comedy and Drama Series. At the Golden Globes it was Beef, The Bear, Succession. At Sunday night’s Critics Choice Awards it was Beef, The Bear, Succession. At the Emmys it was – you guessed it – Beef, The Bear, Succession.
Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook...
Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook...
- 1/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Emmy Awards”, an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical achievements in the TV industry, were handed out in a televised ceremony January 15, 2024 on Fox, along with jokes about ‘white folks’, standup cheers for a miniseries about a serial killer, anti-Trump presenters and a majority of shows that can only be accessed by paying extra for streaming services:
And the winners are:
Drama series: “Succession”
Comedy series: “The Bear”
Drama lead actress: Sarah Snook (“Succession”)
Drama lead actor: Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)
Limited or anthology series: “Beef”
Limited/movie lead actress: Ali Wong (“Beef”)
Limited/movie lead actor: Steven Yeun (“Beef”)
Variety special (live): “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium”
Directing for a drama series: Mark Mylod: “Connor’s Wedding” (“Succession”)
Writing for a limited or anthology series or movie: Lee Sung Jin for “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain” (“Beef”)
Writing for...
And the winners are:
Drama series: “Succession”
Comedy series: “The Bear”
Drama lead actress: Sarah Snook (“Succession”)
Drama lead actor: Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)
Limited or anthology series: “Beef”
Limited/movie lead actress: Ali Wong (“Beef”)
Limited/movie lead actor: Steven Yeun (“Beef”)
Variety special (live): “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium”
Directing for a drama series: Mark Mylod: “Connor’s Wedding” (“Succession”)
Writing for a limited or anthology series or movie: Lee Sung Jin for “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain” (“Beef”)
Writing for...
- 1/16/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Three shows dominated the 2023 Emmy Awards, ‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’ and ‘Beef’. Each show nearly swept their respective category in the drama, comedy and limited series races.
‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ tied with a leading six wins each and ‘Beef’ followed closely with five awards, reports ‘Variety’.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th Emmy Awards provided multiple tributes to hit shows of the past as well as the present. The casts of series like ‘Cheers’, ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Ally McBeal’, ‘Martin’ reunited for the night, while former cast members of shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the ever-Emmy-ignored comedy ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ took the stage to present awards.
As per ‘Variety’, ‘Succession’ won outstanding drama series, and stars Kieran Culkin (lead actor in a drama), Sarah Snook (lead actress in a drama) and Matthew Macfadyen (supporting actor in a drama) each won awards.
Writer and creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod...
‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ tied with a leading six wins each and ‘Beef’ followed closely with five awards, reports ‘Variety’.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th Emmy Awards provided multiple tributes to hit shows of the past as well as the present. The casts of series like ‘Cheers’, ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Ally McBeal’, ‘Martin’ reunited for the night, while former cast members of shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the ever-Emmy-ignored comedy ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ took the stage to present awards.
As per ‘Variety’, ‘Succession’ won outstanding drama series, and stars Kieran Culkin (lead actor in a drama), Sarah Snook (lead actress in a drama) and Matthew Macfadyen (supporting actor in a drama) each won awards.
Writer and creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod...
- 1/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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