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Emmy Awards: “Schitt’s Creek” Sweeps Comedy Awards, “Succession” Takes Drama as HBO Stages Major Comeback with 11 of Top 24

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Emmy Awards: “Schitt’s Creek” Sweeps Comedy Awards, “Succession” Takes Drama as HBO Stages Major Comeback with 11 of Top 24

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After the “Schitt’s Creek” sweep in comedy came the HBO rebound in drama for “Succession.” HBO also scored strongly with “Watchmen” wins (Regina King, the show) and a statue for Mark Ruffalo as Best Actor in a Limited Series. Zendaya also picked up Best Actress for “Euphoria.”

My personal favorite performances of the season were awarded. That’s Julia Garner for “Ozark” and Billy Crudup” for The Morning Show.” But my favorite shows, “Ozark” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” were basically shut out. What can you do? “Schitt’s Creek” and “Succession” were the phenoms of the year.

As usual no winners for the broadcast networks. It was all cable and streaming.

The ratings were low, low, low.

PS Not nominated best performance of the season, Tom Pelphrey, “Ozark.” He better be the star of some great show next year. Or an Oscar level movie.

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EARLIER So far, we’re up “Schitt’s Creek.” The Canadian-based comedy has swept the Emmy Awards, winning 7 out of 7 statues including Best Comedy. The comedy is shown on PopTV, a Viacom/CBS company that was once called the TVGuide Channel, and then Prevue. That’s where “Schitt’s Creek” has been available, besides streaming on Netflix. “Schitt’s Creek” is now over after 6 seasons, although it will live on in streaming and one day, syndication. Will there be more episodes? Unlikely, although who knows? After all this, they may bring it back a la “Arrested Development.”

Is this Emmy campaign massive win thanks to Netflix?

Here’s the list of the awards:

  1. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”
  2. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES  Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
  3. OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES  Dan Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
  4. OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES, Dan Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (The Palladino’s don’t look happy, and I don’t blame them!)
  5. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES, Dan Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
  6. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Annie Murphy, “Schitt’s Creek”
  7. OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES, “Schitt’s Creek”
  8. OUTSTANDING VARIETY TALK SERIES, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” as usual
  9. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE, Regina King, “Watchmen”
  10. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE, Mark Ruffalo, “I Know This Must Be True”
  11. OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL “Watchmen”
  12. OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL, “Unothodox”
  13. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, “Watchmen”
  14. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE, Uzo Aduba, “Mrs. America”
  15. OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES “Watchmen”
  16. OUTSTANDING COMPETITION PROGRAM, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
  17. GOVERNORS AWARD, Tyler Perry
  18. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Jeremy Strong, “Succession”
  19. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES, Zendaya, “Euphoria”
  20. OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES “Succession”
  21. OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES, “Succession”
  22. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”
  23. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES, Julia Garner, “Ozark”
  24. OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES “Succession”

Warner Bros.’ “Tenet” Makes $250 Mil Worldwide, Just $36 Mil in the US, Top Areas Are California Drive-Ins

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Warner Bros.’ “Tenet” Makes $250 Mil Worldwide, Just $36 Mil in the US, Top Areas Are California Drive-Ins

Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” was moved many times, got a lot of publicity for it, and then finally opened where it could in the U.S.

The result is a total of $36 million, which ain’t so good for a $200-$250 million film.

Around the world, including the U.S., “Tenet” has crossed the $250 million line. So it just needs another $200 million to break even.

Exhibitor Relations points out that in this country. “Tenet” has played best at drive-ins. And four of the top 5 locales are in California. One is in Washington, DC, where it stays warmer a little longer.

“Tenet” should get a lot of awards attention below the line, in all the technical categories. It’s certainly a possible Best Picture nominee.

Granted, there’s not much playing right now. “The New Mutants” is a bust. A few indie films are knocking around, but really people are staying out of theaters. As for drive-ins, it will all depend on weather, and weather or not you want to sit in a car with the heater on.

On the flip side, “Infidel,” starring Jim Caviezel, made just $1.5 million in wide release. It’s produced by the formerly incarcerated ex federal felon right wing nut Dinesh D’Souza, who was recently pardoned by Donald Trump. “Infidel” is a dud, and I wouldn’t recommend giving money to the cause in any event. Caviezel was Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “Passion of Christ” and was in a CBS TV series called “Person of Interest” that I wasn’t interested in.

“Nomadland” Wins Toronto Film Fest’s People’s Choice Award on Way to Oscars, All Main Award Winners Directed by Women

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“Nomadland” Wins Toronto Film Fest’s People’s Choice Award on Way to Oscars, All Main Award Winners Directed by Women

Chloé Zhao’s extraordinary film, “Nomadland,” won the Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award today. Starring Frances McDormand, “Nomadland” is on its way to the Oscars and lots of other awards. It comes from Disney’s Searchlight Pictures formerly Fox Searchlight.

The runner up is Regina King’s “One Night in Miami.” The second runner up if “Beans” directed by Tracey Deer. This means that the top 3 movies this year were directed by women! And the other two main films were, as well.

The TIFF 2020 People’s Choice Documentary Award winner is “Inconvenient Indian” dir. Michelle Latimer.

The TIFF 2020 People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award winner is “Shadow in the Cloud” dir.  Roseanne Liang.

Pop star Shawn Mendes underwrote a $10,000 prize for a Changemaker Award to “Black Bodies,” a short film by Kelly Fyffe-Marshall. Shawn gets the best advice. He’s Canadian, and this is a smart way to go. If only Justin Bieber had thought of that.

TIFF really managed to pull off this festival with great acclaim. They took a sad song and made it better! Their digital viewing room was excellent. They also introduced the likely Oscar winner.

“TIFF 2020 was a year we won’t soon forget,” said Cameron Bailey, TIFF Artistic Director and Co-Head. “Over the last 10 days, we have experienced community in the truest sense. The pandemic hit TIFF hard and we responded by going back to our original inspiration — to bring the very best in film to the broadest possible audience and transform the way people see the world through film. We heeded the urgent calls for greater representation of under-represented voices. And we watched as audiences embraced cinema’s ability to transport them through screens of all sizes by joining us online from all over this country — something that we would never have seen in previous years. TIFF delivered on its promise to provide Festival-goers and the industry with impactful programming. We are very proud of what the TIFF team accomplished.”

“The films and talent featured in this year’s Festival have left us inspired and moved,” said Joana Vicente, TIFF Executive Director and Co-Head. ”In a time where the very future of our beloved art form was in question due to cinema and production shutdowns and film festival cancellations, we have seen a tenacity of spirit. We’re heartened by the support and generosity from TIFF’s loyal sponsors, donors, members, and public audiences who encouraged us to deliver a reimagined Festival. We’re grateful for the industry delegates and press corps who championed TIFF’s decision to go ahead with the Festival. We are excited by the fact that 46% of the films screened this year were either directed, co-directed or created by women. We are inspired by the generosity of the industry, who gave their time to be present — virtually — in support of the Festival. And, finally, we are genuinely moved by the commitment of all TIFF’s stakeholders who helped us deliver the TIFF Tribute Awards to Canadian and international audiences.”

Eddie Murphy Wins First Emmy Award Ever, for Hosting “SNL,” Other Winners: Ru Paul as Best Host of a Reality Show, Maya Rudolph for “SNL” as Kamala Harris, Cherry Jones for “Succession”

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Eddie Murphy Wins First Emmy Award Ever, for Hosting “SNL,” Other Winners: Ru Paul as Best Host of a Reality Show, Maya Rudolph for “SNL” as Kamala Harris, Cherry Jones for “Succession”

Eddie Murphy won his first Emmy Award ever tonight, for guest hosting “Saturday Night Live” last season. Eddie was a regular on the show 30 years ago and never guest hosted until this past spring. The award is Male Guest Star, Comedy.

Maya Rudolph won Female Guest Star, Comedy, also for “SNL,” also her alma mater. She played Senator Kamala Harris.

Ron Cephas Jones won Male Guest Star, Drama, for “This is Us,” playing Sterling K. Brown’s father.

Cherry Jones won Female Guest star, Drama, for “Succession.” Cherry could win an Oscar this year for Supporting Actress in Woody Allen’s “A Rainy Day in New York,” hitting theaters next month.

The awards given out tonight are the fourth night of Creative Arts Emmys. The main show is Sunday night, tomorrow, at 8pm.

Another big winner tonight is RuPaul for hosting “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program.

Keep refreshing for more of tonight’s awards.

“Rick and Morty” won for Outstanding Animation.

“The Cave” won Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program

Goodbye: Karsdashians Return for Final Season with Lowest Ratings Ever, Down 17 Percent Since April Pandemic Stop

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Goodbye: Karsdashians Return for Final Season with Lowest Ratings Ever, Down 17 Percent Since April Pandemic Stop

When the Kardashians said they were ending their show, there was much speculation about why.

The answer was simple, however: no one cares anymore.

Thursday’s final season premiere brought in just 677,000 viewers, the lowest number ever in the history of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

When the show stopped last April, the final episode then was at 810,000, already a series low. But this return definitively shows it’s time to say goodbye. As soon as possible. That’s nearly a 17% drop off since April.

I don’t know what was on Thursday’s episode, but it didn’t include any of the things that might have gotten good ratings for this group including Kim being snubbed by Donald Trump and the woman got out of jail, or Kanye West having his 999th nervous breakdown.

Those topics would have sold!

At this rate, “KUTWK” will end well below 500,000. I’m surprised there’s any interest at all, frankly. Maybe it’s time to bring back Caitlyn!

PS There’s a lot of concern about what will happen to the family’s houseplant, Scott Disick, when the show ends. I’ve never understood who he was, or what his role was. But I’m not interested enough to follow that storyline.

 

 

 

Tonight is the Actual 50th Anniversary of the Debut of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” the Best Sitcom Ever

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Tonight is the Actual 50th Anniversary of the Debut of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” the Best Sitcom Ever

It’s hard to believe, but “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted 50 years ago tonight on CBS. Now I feel really old!

I am of the school that holds “MTM” still as as the best sitcom ever. It’s character driven and the characters– while eccentric– are never made fun of. Even Ted Baxter, the buffoon, is loved by his friends. Phyllis Lindstrom and Sue Anne Nivens, each self – centered, are sympathetic. The result are fully formed stories that lasted seven years and produced 41 Emmy Awards. “MTM” also launched a raft of other shows including “Rhoda” and “Lou Grant,” and a company that produced memorable dramas like “Hill Street Blues” and “St. Elsewhere.”

There are many favorite “MTM” episodes, including the pilot with the famous ‘I hate spunk’ exchange, and Mary, Phyllis, and Rhoda all meeting for the first time. I can’t show 168 episodes here, but one of my favorites, that I love to quote, was called “The Dinner Party” aka Veal Prince Orloff, Season 4, Episode 10. Mary throws one of her infamous disastrous dinner parties for a congresswoman. Sue Anne has catered the meal but there’s only enough for six people. Rhoda brings a guy from work who’s been fired (Henry Winkler, pre-“Happy Days”). And hilarity ensues.

I can’t believe Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Ted Knight, and Georgia Engel (who joined the show later) are all gone. But Ed Asner, Gavin McLeod, Cloris Leachman, and of course the mighty Betty White are all still here. So is James L. Brooks. Happy anniversary to them all!


PS Here’s a little trivia. The Mary Tyler Moore Show was such a hot commodity that all kinds of people wanted to be on it during its run from 1970 to 1977. One week, Carole King — who was huge on the radio then — did a walk on, said little, and was listed in the after credits as “Carole Larkey,” her then married name. I asked her 20 years later why and how it happened, but she had no actual reason. Can you imagine a pop star like Taylor Swift doing that now?

Play this video first:

 

 

Guess Who’s Back on “Law & Order SVU” This Season? Why Tamara Tunie as Medical Examiner Melinda Warner!

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Guess Who’s Back on “Law & Order SVU” This Season? Why Tamara Tunie as Medical Examiner Melinda Warner!

Great news, “SVU” fans. The wonderful Tamara Tunie is back on the show as medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner starting with the third episode of the new season, “Remember Me in Quarantine.”

On Instagram, Tune– who was a semi-regular for 15 years from 2000 to 2015 — wrote: “And Season 22 begins! And DR. WARNER is BACK!!! So happy and full of thanks, to be working!!”

During many of those years, Tunie was also a regular cast member of the CBS soap, “As the World Turns.” Since then she’s become quite a force in New York theater as a producer. She’s also a Trustee at her alma mater, Carnegie Mellon University. That alone is quite an achievement.

It will be great to see her back on “SVU.” I do hope she’ll be on several episodes. “SVU” is starting its 22nd season with a very devoted following. Plus, Chris Meloni will be back for the first two episodes before he spins off into his own “Law & Order” series, “Organized Crime.”

I don’t know about you, but I feel that during the pandemic I’ve seen almost every “L&O” episode ever made, twice. And they never get old!

Grammy Best Song Choice: Taylor Swift’s Live Version of “Betty” from the ACM Awards is Moving Up the iTunes Chart

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Grammy Best Song Choice: Taylor Swift’s Live Version of “Betty” from the ACM Awards is Moving Up the iTunes Chart

Taylor Swift’s performance of “Betty” on the ACM Awards this week was so perfect and such a hit that it’s landed on the iTunes chart at number 13– and rising.

“Betty” is indeed a strong choice for Grammy Song of the Year this season, as its album, “Folklore,” is for Album of the Year. “Betty” is a throwback to story songs like “Piano Man,” “Luka,” and “Sunny Came Home.” It also has a distinctive Joni Mitchell feel to it. Plus, the subject is a little daring.

Here’s the video from the ACMs:

RIP RBG, Age 87, from Pancreatic Cancer: Did Trump Know When He Read off His List of Replacements Last Week?

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RIP RBG, Age 87, from Pancreatic Cancer: Did Trump Know When He Read off His List of Replacements Last Week?

Everyone will be sobbing tonight.

Beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at age 87 from pancreatic cancer. She’d been battling it for years, still managing to participate in court decisions and proceedings.

What stinks is that just last week Donald Trump had a special press conference to read off a list of idiots he would propose for the court. He’d no doubt heard that RBG, as she was affectionately called, was terminally ill.

Now it’s up to Democratic leaders to prevent Trump from appointing a replacement until after the election, the same way Barack Obama was stopped from installing Merrick Garland four years ago. If Trump is allowed to put one of those morons on the court, this country is doomed.

Ginsburg’s memory must be honored, and the country has to be saved from this lunacy.

Here is RBG’s obit from National Public Radio. And from CNN. As usual, the New York Times has not yet posted anything. (Here’s the obit, late.)

In entertainment terms, no other Supreme Court Justice has had such an powerful, positive impact on the culture. Last year she was the subject of a documentary and a feature film. She was lovingly played on “Saturday Night Live” by Kate McKinnon. Nothing seemed to stop Ginsburg– who was ailing– from living her life to the fullest.

It’s hard to believe Justice Ginsburg couldn’t make it to the end of the year, or at least to the election. But she really gave us everything. We can’t thank her enough for getting us this far. Now we must devote ourselves to finishing the job and voting Trump and his cronies out. That will be our thank you to her.

DOES NO ONE REMEMBER THIS– FROM SEPTEMBER 9TH? TRUMP KNEW SHE WAS ILL

 

Kanye Tweets: “I am the head of Adidas” and Support for Freeing Two Convicted Killers, Suge Knight and Larry Hoover

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Kanye Tweets: “I am the head of Adidas” and Support for Freeing Two Convicted Killers, Suge Knight and Larry Hoover

Kanye West is back on Twitter and having a manic episode that doesn’t stop.

This afternoon he tweeted that he was the head of Adidas. He also tweeted in two posts to “free Suge” and “free Hoover,” meaning convicted killers Marion Suge Knight and Larry Hoover.

Otherwise, everything is fine.

from Biography.com: Who Is Larry Hoover? Larry Hoover grew up in Chicago and became the leader of the Supreme Gangsters, which merged with a rival gang to become the Black Gangster Disciple Nation. In 1973, Hoover was sentenced to 150 to 200 years in prison for killing a drug dealer.

So Kanye wants him out on the street.

Marion Suge Knight, thanks, we know his story.

At least Kanye’s wife, Kim Kardashian, has been trying to get the wrongly convicted out of jail (although some of them don’t seem to appreciate it). Kanye wants to spring actual monsters.

As for Adidas, he is not the head of the company. He designs ugly over priced sneakers for them. They aren’t even the company’s top sellers. Yet, Kanye says: “I am the head of adidas … I will bring adidas and puma back together and bring me and jay back together … all pumas designs are embarrassingly trash but I will personally design puma and adidas and make everything ok”

Yesterday he posted videos and stills of himself peeing into a toilet onto a Grammy award. He has 21 Grammy Awards, yet he hates the Recording Academy. He’s still harping on getting his master recordings back and revolutionizing the record industry. If someone doesn’t get hold of him, I’m afraid this will end badly. And we sure don’t want that.

By the way, the actual head of Adidas is Kasper Rørsted, an actual Harvard graduate. The head of Puma is Bjørn Gulden. I’d love to see their texts on this subject!!

 

 

 

 

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