Emmys: Why Two New Reality Categories Already Feel Like Deja Vu
It will be a surprise if structured and unstructured reality prove surprising, writes THR awards expert Scott Feinberg.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Leslie Odom, Jr. (‘Hamilton’)
The Tony-nominated star of theater’s biggest phenomenon dishes on making his Broadway debut at 17 in ‘Rent,’ how he got out of a seven-year network TV deal so he could act in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical at The Public for $500 a week, why he fought for profit-sharing when it became a hit and why he’s not worried about what comes next.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Jeff Daniels (‘Blackbird’)
The 61-year-old vet of stage and screen opens up about how ‘Dumb & Dumber’ saved his career, what it’s like to get “Sorkin-ized” and why he’s returned to a stage role, nine years after first playing it, that “guts” him eight times a week.
‘Hamilton’s’ Lin-Manuel Miranda Sets Exit Date as Original Cast Jockeys for Raises
The megahit’s mastermind has told confidants he will depart the show July 9 to work on other projects, which could create even greater clamor for hard-to-score tickets.
Tonys Actor Roundtable: 7 Broadway Standouts on Diversity and Rude Audiences
Leslie Odom Jr., Jeff Daniels, Gabriel Byrne, Zachary Levi, Reed Birney, Danny Burstein and Alex Brightman cheer progress on the Great White Way relative to Hollywood, but see further room for improvement — “There are no [other] shows for me to do,” vents Odom.
Tonys Actress Roundtable: 7 Broadway Standouts on Biggest Fears and Refusing to Cater to “Teenage Boys”
Lupita Nyong’o, Jessica Lange, Michelle Williams, Megan Hilty, Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo and Laura Benanti join THR’s Scott Feinberg to discuss their lives, work and the roles for which they could win on June 12.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — 2016 Tonys Actor Roundtable (‘Hamilton’ Star and 6 Other Standouts)
Leslie Odom, Jr., Jeff Daniels, Gabriel Byrne, Zachary Levi, Reed Birney, Danny Burstein and Alex Brightman discuss their lives, work and the roles for which they could win on June 12.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — 2016 Tonys Actress Roundtable (Lupita Nyong’o and 6 Other Standouts)
The 2014 Oscar winner, as well as Jessica Lange, Michelle Williams, Megan Hilty, Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo and Laura Benanti, join THR’s Scott Feinberg to discuss their lives, work and the roles for which they could win on June 12.
Tonys Actor Roundtable: ‘Hamilton’ Star, 6 Other Broadway Standouts on Diversity, Rude Audiences (Video)
Leslie Odom, Jr., Jeff Daniels, Gabriel Byrne, Zachary Levi, Reed Birney, Danny Burstein and Alex Brightman cheer progress on the Great White Way relative to Hollywood, but see further room for improvement — “There are no [other] shows for me to do,” vents Odom.
Tonys Actress Roundtable: Lupita Nyong’o and 6 Other Standouts on Stage Fears and Refusing to Cater to “Teenage Boys”
Jessica Lange, Michelle Williams, Megan Hilty, Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo and Laura Benanti also join THR’s Scott Feinberg to discuss their lives, work and the roles for which they could win on June 12.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Gina Lollobrigida (Golden Age Goddess)
The 87-year-old Italian star dishes on Howard Hughes, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren and the 2016 presidential race.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Eugene Levy & Catherine O’Hara (‘Schitt’s Creek’)
The king and queen of improv comedy reflect on 42 years of friendship and collaboration; why she owes her career to Gilda Radner; how he almost wound up with her in ‘Home Alone,’ and out of ‘American Pie’; what it was like performing a song in-character on the Oscars; what’s brought them to TV; and more.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Jennifer Lopez (‘Shades of Blue’)
The 46-year-old icon, who is busier than ever, dishes on her famous figure (“Kind of broke that mold”), celebrity (“As I get older it bothers me more”), Bennifer and ‘Gigli’ (“It wasn’t going to end me”), diva rep (“I carried this stigma with me”) and the importance of ‘Idol’ (“They got to see the real me”).
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Ray Liotta (‘Shades of Blue’)
The 61-year-old opens up about owing his career to Melanie Griffith, why he’s never seen ‘Field of Dreams,’ how he got cast in ‘Goodfellas,’ why he’s a bigger diva than J. Lo and how he feels about playing a bisexual (“I just put my big-boy — my pink big-boy — pants on and did what they asked me to do”).
Feinberg Forecast: Emmy Predictions (5/21/16)
THR’s awards expert surveys the landscape after the madness of Upfronts.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Aziz Ansari (‘Master of None’)
The standup comedian, bestselling author and co-creator, writer and star of Netflix’s acclaimed comedy series opens up about entertainment industry bias, the death of his friend/collaborator Harris Wittels and what he’s doing next.
Oscars: Steven Spielberg Among Candidates in Academy’s First Open Elections for Board (Exclusive)
James L. Brooks, Laura Dern, indie producers Stephanie Allain and Cassian Elwes, Disney-Pixar president Ed Catmull, Imagine Entertainment co-chair Michael Rosenberg and hundreds of others have also thrown their hats in the ring.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Anna Karina (French New Wave Legend)
The iconic actress, who was once Jean-Luc Godard’s wife and muse, opens up about their rocky relationship (she attempted suicide), the possibility of one last cinematic reunion and much more.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Tom Hiddleston (‘I Saw the Light’ & ‘The Night Manager’)
The 35-year-old Brit, whose fans call themselves “Hiddlestoners,” discusses how ‘Othello’ led him to the Marvel Universe; how he transformed himself for a Hank Williams biopic; and how his portrayal of a spy on AMC’s hit limited series is fueling those pesky Bond rumors.
Tonys: Double-Nominee Steve Martin Makes Surprise Appearance During His Musical ‘Bright Star’
Friday night’s audience was treated to a surprise when the curtain came up after intermission.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Chuck Lorre (‘The Big Bang Theory’ & ‘Mom’)
The multi-camera master opens up about Charlie Sheen’s meltdown (“a terrible time”), the cancellation of ‘Mike and Molly’ (“CBS was never terribly enthusiastic”), the future of ‘Big Bang’ (“a Leslie Moonves question”), his passion for ‘Mom’ (even though it’s “much more difficult” to write than his other shows), his next show (“I’d love to try and work in another way”) and more.
Tonys Host James Corden: Where Else Can You See ‘Hamilton’ For Free “In Your Living Room”?
The 2012 Tony winner tells THR, “We talk about, like, the Super Bowl, and, ‘Oh, what’s the halftime show gonna be?!’ Like, there’s 10 halftime shows in this two-hour awards show!”
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — James Corden (‘The Late Late Show’)
Late night’s king of viral videos (see: Carpool Karaoke), who is poised to land his first Emmy nom for outstanding variety talk series, speaks with THR 15 months after replacing Craig Ferguson and one month before hosting the Tony Awards.
Louis C.K. on FX Show: “I Don’t Think I Have Stories for That Guy Anymore”
The groundbreaking show ‘Louie’ has been on an “extended hiatus” since last May.
Louis C.K. Addresses “Debt,” Says ‘Horace and Pete’ Has Not Been Canceled
The comedian and TV auteur faults the media for misreporting statements he made during an April 11 interview on Howard Stern’s radio show and in an April 16 email to his fans.
Louis C.K. on FX Show: “Don’t Think I Have Stories for That Guy Anymore”
The groundbreaking show ‘Louie’ has been on an “extended hiatus” since last May.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Louis C.K. (‘Horace and Pete’)
In an in-depth interview, the 48-year-old stand-up comedian and TV auteur discusses his self-released drama series (it didn’t bankrupt him and its obituary was written prematurely), Emmys campaigning (he’s going “balls to the wall” for the show), the future of ‘Louie’ (“I don’t think I have stories for that guy anymore”) and what’s next (Broadway?!).
Feinberg Forecast: Emmy Predictions (5/6/16)
THR’s awards expert surveys the landscape as the race begins to take shape.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Jane Fonda (‘Grace and Frankie’)
The 78-year-old legend opens up about her Netflix comedy (“the second season is way better than the first”), her upcoming reunion with Robert Redford and “what really happened in Hanoi” 44 years ago.
Relativity Chief Dana Brunetti: Sean Parker’s The Screening Room Doesn’t Go Far Enough
“It’s not something that I’m gonna be able to change overnight,” the Oscar and Emmy nominee recently told THR, “but as the opportunities make themselves available I’m definitely going to push that way whenever I can.”
Relativity Chief Dana Brunetti on Sean Parker’s Screening Room: It Should Go Even Further
The Oscar and Emmy nominee says of theaters, which he likens to taxi drivers in the age of Uber: “They really need to get with it. It’s an old model. They can make it beneficial to them, as well.”
Tonys: Will Voters Even Be Able to Score ‘Hamilton’ Tickets?
Now that the nominations have been determined (by fewer than 50 people), all 900 Tony voters get to weigh in — and that’s a lot of people for any show to accommodate, let alone one as in-demand as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Dana Brunetti (‘House of Cards’)
A wide-ranging convo with the controversial three-time Emmy nominee (‘House of Cards’), two-time Oscar nominee (‘Social Network,’ ‘Captain Phillips’) and producer of one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises (‘Fifty Shades’) who recently became one of the youngest people ever to run a studio.
FEINBERG FORECAST: Emmy Predictions (4/30/16)
A look at the landscape as the race begins to take shape.
TCM Fest: Carl Bernstein, ‘Spotlight’ Creators Introduce Opening Night Film, ‘All the President’s Men’
Gina Lollobrigida, Anna Karina, Carl Reiner, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, John Singleton, Eva Marie Saint, Faye Dunaway and Talia Shire are among the many other notables set to make appearances at the fest.
Like the Academy, BAFTA Is Reviewing Its Members’ Voting Privileges, Too
But while AMPAS’ efforts have been controversial, 83 percent of BAFTA-LA members had voted in favor of a measure that authorizes BAFTA to “periodically” review its membership rolls and cull from them people who do not meet a specified standard of activity in the industry.
Dave Karger, Awards Expert and On-Air Personality, Exits Fandango (Exclusive)
The 17-year Entertainment Weekly veteran, who spent the last three-plus years at the ticket-selling site, tells THR, “I’m excited to see what else I can do going forward.”
Emmys: FX Faces a Tricky Juggling Act in the Limited Series Category
The cable network boasts three strong contenders in the category this year — ‘American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson,’ ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ and the second installment of ‘Fargo’ — and must try to figure out how to give them all a fair shot.
After #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy Struggles With Diversity, Age and “Relevance”
Prince Charles and Camilla to Toast British Oscar Winners
Colin Firth, Judi Dench and Michael Caine are among those expected to be in attendance at the unprecedented gathering on May 4.
Oscars: Academy Asks Members for Résumés to Determine Voting Eligibility (Exclusive)
Members of the public relations and members-at-large branches, who “do not typically receive traditional on-screen film credits,” received a request to fill out an “industry involvement form” on Monday.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Ethan Hawke (‘Born to Be Blue’)
The 45-year-old reflects on his evolution from child star to four-time Oscar nominee (twice for acting and twice for writing), his frequent collaborator Richard Linklater and his latest standout performance, as jazz legend Chet Baker.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Ex-Twitter CEO Dick Costolo (‘Silicon Valley’)
The 52-year-old, who serves as a consultant on HBO’s hit comedy series, talks about his days in Chicago’s Second City comedy troupe (“Steve Carell and I were in the same group”), the highs and lows of his time at Twitter and how he came to be a part of Mike Judge and Alec Berg’s writers’ room.
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