The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 11 (COMMUNITY's future is GRIMM)

This week's big news is definitely NBC's release of their midseason schedule. Including some time shifts and premiere dates, the biggest news of all that sent shockwaves (shockwaves!) through the internet television community, was the disappearance of Community from the schedule. Listen as we dive in to the news, as well as talk about the People's Choice Awards, the Oscars drama, and what we've been watching this week.

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Catch the full breakdown and listen to the episode after the break.

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 4 (Fall Season Begins!)

With the 2011-2012 fall season getting underway, Marcos and I talked about some of the new shows we've had the chance to check out and about some of the upcoming premieres this week that we're excited for. We also shared our reaction to the the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start-1:24


Emmy Reaction: 1:24-7:51


What We're Watching (SPOILER ALERT)

• Up All Night/Free Agents: 7:51-15:00
• Ringer: 15:00-19:37
• The Secret Circle: 19:38-23:47
• The Vampire Diaries: 23:48-33:20
• Archer: 33:21-35:47

What We're Looking Forward To:35:47-Close

• Glee: 35:47-41:06
• Whitney: 41:07-45:02
• SNL: 45:02-46:15
• Revenge: 46:15-47:59
• Hart of Dixie: 48:00-End

As always, you can download the latest episode of "The Small Screen Podcast" over at iTunes.

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Kristal: @kristal_bailey

Marcos: @poppas2cents

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 3 (The Emmys)

This week we explore the Emmy nominees, spouting out our picks for who will win and who should win! Please excuse the clicks and sound glitches, we're still working out the kinks as we go. Let us know your picks on twitter: @kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents! We'll also be live-tweeting the Emmy's, using our hashtag #SSPEmmys for Small Screen Podcast talk. Join us by @ replying us or using the hashtag #SSPEmmys!



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Here's the full breakdown of the episode:


Intros: Start - 1:22

TV News:
Spartacus, R.I.P. Andrew Whitfield: 1:22 - 4:02

Emmys: 4:02 - 48:50
#SSPEmmys
Best Supporting Actress - Drama: 4:02 - 9:00
Best Supporting Actor - Drama: 9:00 - 13:03
Best Supporting Actor - Comedy: 13:04 - 17:38
Best Supporting Actress - Comedy: 17:39 - 22:54
Best Lead Actor - Drama: 22:55 - 27:29
Best Lead Actress - Drama: 27:30 - 31:03
Best Lead Actress - Comedy: 31:04 - 34:44
Best Lead Actor - Comedy: 34:45 - 40:50
Outstanding Comedy Series: 40:51 - 43:31
Outstanding Drama Series: 43:32 - 48:50

Closing: Next week we talk about first impressions on season premieres!

Let me know your Emmy picks in the comments!

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 2

It's like a real podcast now that there's more than just the one episode! 

This week, we dive in to the Nick at Nite Friends marathon, FX's quality television programming, the upcoming new shows we're excited about, and the strange decision to have Eddie Murphy host the Oscars. Listen to the episode below, and check out the full breakdown in case you want to fastforward past any potential spoilers. 

What is The Small Screen Podcast? Miss the first episode? You can listen to it here or on iTunes! 

All TV, all the time! This 45 minute(ish) podcast goes through what we're watching, what we're looking forward to, and any other general TV happenings.

Who are we? Kristal Bailey, pop culture blogger atTooInterestingForTwitter.Blogspot.com andGeekTyrant.com, and Marcos Canales fromPoppas2Cents.com and TheTelevixen.com. We watch way too much TV and just have to talk about it!

For more, follow us on Twitter:
Kristal: @kristal_bailey 
Marcos: @poppas2cents

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Introductions: Start - 1:39
What We’re Watching: 1:39 - 18:04

• The Best of FRIENDS Week on Nick at Nite: 1:39 - 4:37
• FX Show Block: 4:37 - 16:09
• Wilfred 4:39 - 9:08
• Archer 9:08 - 10:19
• Louie 10:19 - 11:49
• Sons of Anarchy 11:49 - 14:19
• Justified 14:19 - 16:09
• ThunderCats (2011) 16:09 - 18:04

Most Anticipated New Fall Shows: 18:04 - 39:07

• Once Upon a Time (ABC) 18:04 - 20:49
• The New Girl (Fox) 20:49 - 24:44
• 2 Broke Girls (CBS) 24:44 - 26:21
• Apartment 23 (ABC) 26:21 - 28:54
• The Secret Circle (The CW) 28:54 - 30:54
• Homeland (Showtime) 30:54 - 33:01
• Suburgatory (ABC) 33:01 - 36:35
• Pan Am (ABC) and The Playboy Club (NBC) 36:35 - 39:07

TV News:
Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars: 38:38 - 46:10

Closing: 46:10 - 46:59

Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think of the podcast or the TV shows discussed in the comments.

Broadway's Not Just for Gays Anymore!

I missed the Tony Awards last night thanks to a long drive to Las Vegas, but all of twitter was a buzz over the fantastic opening number and hosting duties by Neil Patrick Harris. Seriously, can he just host the Oscars already?

To open the award show, he sang how theater is not just for gays and liberals anymore, it's for red states and blue states, businessmen and their wives, and just about everyone under the sun. Check out the video after the break and let me know your favorite part in the comments.

Music Monday: Girls Run the World by Beyonce

At last night's Billboard Music Awards, Beyonce was awarded the Billboard Millenium Award for topping the charts for the past 15 years. And she's only 29! Watch her amazing performance of Girls Run the World and the touching words from her colleagues and family after the break.

Watch "Earano" by Oscar Winner Luke Matheny

TVWeek has a great article up about the newest talent on the block: Live Action Short Film Oscar Winner Luke Matheny.

While he used to work at TVWeek, he eventually left his editorial assistant position to start making movies. His graduate thesis film "God of Love" won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film and can be purchased on iTunes. Can't spare the money? You can watch his short film from his sophomore year, EARANO. A play on the familiar tale of Cyrano de Bergerac, it gives a hint at his talent that's still finding a voice.



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The Best Part of the Oscars: Autotune

Well, the "young and hip" Oscars sure were something. James Franco seemed high or uninterested most of the time, Anne Hathaway tried to make up for it by being extra perky, and the winners were pretty predictable.

Since you've read my blog, I'm sure you can guess what my favorite part of the ceremony was. Autotune the Oscars!



The Harry Potter and Twilight segments are my favorite.

Oscar the Grouch Picks the Oscars

With the Oscars tomorrow, everyone's getting their predictions in while they can. I know I put my picks in over in the Outguess Ebert Contest on Mubi.

Even the Seasame Street team is getting in on it, watch Oscar the Grouch make his Oscar predictions below:




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One week til the Oscars!

I can't believe the Oscars are only a week away. Where does the time go?

James Franco and Anne Hathaway have an uphill battle, trying to inject the awards with some youth and humor. Based off the promotional materials, I think they're on the right track. Watch their commercial:



James Franco also got some advice from comedy movie extraordinaire Judd Apatow:

How Do You Host? with James Franco and Judd Apatow from James Franco

This could pay off big or fail miserably. I can't wait to see the award show!

Grammy Highlight: Cee-Lo Green, Gwyneth Paltrow, and MUPPETS!

While I didn't watch the show last night, I did catch a lot of the highlights thanks to Twitter chatter. The one performance that everyone was talking about was Cee-Lo Green's "Fuck You" featuring muppets and Gwyneth Paltrow. Check it out below:



I love the muppet back up singers best!

My Golden Globes Predictions (Part 2)

The television categories for the Golden Globes are a little hard to pin down. The eligibility period is just weird, with an overlap of two seasons having episodes in contention. Below are my predictions in Underlined Italics. 


BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
a. BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO)
b. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
c. THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
e. THE WALKING DEAD (AMC)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
a. JULIANNA MARGULIES, THE GOOD WIFE
b. ELISABETH MOSS, MAD MEN
c. PIPER PERABO, COVERT AFFAIRS
d. KATEY SAGAL, SONS OF ANARCHY
e. KYRA SEDGWICK, THE CLOSER


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
a. STEVE BUSCEMI, BOARDWALK EMPIRE
b. BRYAN CRANSTON, BREAKING BAD
c. MICHAEL C. HALL, DEXTER
d. JON HAMM, MAD MEN
e. HUGH LAURIE, HOUSE

HFPA love movie stars in television roles, I think Steve Buscemi's first foray into premium cable television will snag him the gold. 

BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
b. THE BIG BANG THEORY (CBS)
c. THE BIG C (SHOWTIME)
d. GLEE (FOX)
e. MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
f. NURSE JACKIE (SHOWTIME)


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. TONI COLLETTE, UNITED STATES OF TARA
b. EDIE FALCO, NURSE JACKIE
c. TINA FEY, 30 ROCK
d. LAURA LINNEY, THE BIG C
e. LEA MICHELE, GLEE


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN, 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL, THE OFFICE
c. THOMAS JANE, HUNG
d. MATTHEW MORRISON, GLEE
e. JIM PARSONS, THE BIG BANG THEORY


BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. CARLOS (SUNDANCE CHANNEL)
b. THE PACIFIC (HBO)
c. PILLARS OF THE EARTH (STARZ)
d. TEMPLE GRANDIN (HBO)
e. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK (HBO)

Temple Grandin was recognized during last year's Emmy's and I don't think any of the newer candidates are as strong as that story. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. HAYLEY ATWELL, PILLARS OF THE EARTH
b. CLAIRE DANES, TEMPLE GRANDIN
c. JUDI DENCH, RETURN TO CRANFORD
d. ROMOLA GARAI, EMMA
e. JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT, THE CLIENT LIST


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. IDRIS ELBA, LUTHER
b. IAN MCSHANE, PILLARS OF THE EARTH
c. AL PACINO, YOU DON’T KNOW JACK
d. DENNIS QUAID, THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP
e. EDGAR RAMIREZ, CARLOS


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIESOR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. HOPE DAVIS, THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP
b. JANE LYNCH, GLEE
c. KELLY MACDONALD, BOARDWALK EMPIRE
d. JULIA STILES, DEXTER
e. SOFIA VERGARA, MODERN FAMILY


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. SCOTT CAAN, HAWAII FIVE-O
b. CHRIS COLFER, GLEE
c. CHRIS NOTH, THE GOOD WIFE
d. ERIC STONESTREET, MODERN FAMILY
e. DAVID STRATHAIRN, TEMPLE GRANDIN

My Golden Globe Predictions (Part 1)

This Sunday are the Golden Globes and while there have been a lot of awards given out from critics all over the nation, the Golden Globes are the biggest profile awards before the Oscars. While they aren't exactly predictors of what will win the Golden Statuette come February, it's still fun to predict and theorize. Below my predictions on who will win are in Underlined Italics.

BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
a. BLACK SWAN
b. THE FIGHTER
c. INCEPTION
d. THE KING’S SPEECH
e. THE SOCIAL NETWORK

With THE SOCIAL NETWORK picking up award after award, I really think it will come out victorious for the Golden Globes and ultimately, the Oscar. Although, given that this is the Hollywood Foreign Press that votes for the winners, I could see the crowd pleaser, England centered THE KING'S SPEECH edging it out. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE -DRAMA
a. HALLE BERRY, FRANKIE AND ALICE
b. NICOLE KIDMAN, RABBIT HOLE
c. JENNIFER LAWRENCE, WINTER’S BONE
d. NATALIE PORTMAN, BLACK SWAN
e. MICHELLE WILLIAMS, BLUE VALENTINE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
a. JESSE EISENBERG, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
b. COLIN FIRTH, THE KING’S SPEECH
c. JAMES FRANCO, 127 HOURS
d. RYAN GOSLING, BLUE VALENTINE
e. MARK WAHLBERG, THE FIGHTER

BEST MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
b. BURLESQUE
c. THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
d. RED
e. THE TOURIST

I really don't know how most of these movies were nominated. The HFPA strikes again! BURLESQUE, THE TOURIST, and ALICE IN WONDERLAND were all panned by critics. And while I enjoyed RED, I definitely don't think it should be a part of any award discussion. I think the winner here is obvious. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR
MUSICAL
a. ANNETTE BENING, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
b. ANNE HATHAWAY, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS
c. ANGELINA JOLIE, THE TOURIST
d. JULIANNE MOORE, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
e. EMMA STONE, EASY A

I'm glad to see Emma Stone and EASY A getting recognized, but again I think THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT is the only true award contender in this category. If the two leads end up splitting the vote, I could see Angelina Jolie grabbing a surprise win. She's an international star and the HFPA did love THE TOURIST. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY
OR MUSICAL
a. JOHNNY DEPP, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
b. JOHNNY DEPP, THE TOURIST
c. PAUL GIAMATTI, BARNEY’S VERSION
d. JAKE GYLLENHAAL, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS
e. KEVIN SPACEY, CASINO JACK

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. DESPICABLE ME
b. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
c. THE ILLUSIONIST
d. TANGLED
e. TOY STORY 3

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. BIUTIFUL (MEXICO/SPAIN)
b. THE CONCERT (FRANCE)
c. THE EDGE (RUSSIA)
d. I AM LOVE (ITALY)
e. IN A BETTER WORLD (DENMARK)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS, THE FIGHTER
b. HELENA BONHAM CARTER, THE KING’S SPEECH
c. MILA KUNIS, BLACK SWAN
d. MELISSA LEO, THE FIGHTER
e. JACKI WEAVER, ANIMAL KINGDOM


I've only seen BLACK SWAN of the films these ladies are nominated for, but awards love when an actress breaks out and goes against type.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. CHRISTIAN BALE, THE FIGHTER
b. MICHAEL DOUGLAS, WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS
c. ANDREW GARFIELD, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
d. JEREMY RENNER, THE TOWN
e. GEOFFREY RUSH, THE KING’S SPEECH


BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE
a. DARREN ARONOFSKY, BLACK SWAN
b. DAVID FINCHER, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
c. TOM HOOPER, THE KING’S SPEECH
d. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, INCEPTION
e. DAVID O. RUSSELL, THE FIGHTER

This is a tough one because I think BLACK SWAN, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and THE KING'S SPEECH are all strong contenders for the major awards. Which is why I think they'll end up splitting them instead of one film sweeping the major categories. TSN will take Best Picture, BLACK SWAN will get Best Director, and Aaron Sorkin will get Best Screenplay. 

BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE, 127 HOURS
SIMON BEAUFOY
b. LISA CHOLODENKO, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
STUART BLUMBERG
c. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, INCEPTION
d. DAVID SEIDLER, THE KING’S SPEECH
e. AARON SORKIN, THE SOCIAL NETWORK

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT, THE KING’S SPEECH
b. DANNY ELFMAN, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
c. A.R. RAHMAN, 127 HOURS
d. TRENT REZNOR,THE SOCIAL NETWORK
ATTICUS ROSS
e. HANS ZIMMER, INCEPTION

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE
a. “BOUND TO YOU” — BURLESQUE
Music by: Samuel Dixon
Lyrics by: Christina Aguilera, Sia Furler
b. “COMING HOME” — COUNTRY STRONG
Music & Lyrics by: Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges
c. “I SEE THE LIGHT” — TANGLED
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Glenn Slater
d. “THERE’S A PLACE FOR US” — CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
Music & Lyrics by: Carrie Underwood, David Hodges, Hillary Lindsey
e. “YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE LAST OF ME” — BURLESQUE
Music & Lyrics by: Diane Warren


This may be wishful thinking on my part, but TANGLED was the best non-Pixar Disney flick in a while and deserves to be recognized. While I think TOY STORY 3 has Best Animated on lock, this song captured a beautiful moment in the film. 


What are your predictions?  Check back tomorrow for my thoughts on the Television categories! 

Golden Globe Nominees...

Today's Golden Globe Nominations had even more surprises and questionable choices than usual! While I still love Glee, I recognize that it is no longer the quality show it was when it started. Does it really merit the most nominations of ANY show on television? What happened to all the LOST love from previous years? The last season had it's cons, but it still delivered a quality hour of television week in and week out. Plus, performances by Matthew Fox and Terry O'Quinn were top notch!

As for the films, the drama categories are all pretty by the book. However, the comedy/musical portion is just laughable. According to @JoBlo, the average Rotten Tomatoes score for the 5 nominees is 58%. While I don't think a RT score is the end all, be all of film criticism, it is indicative of the quality in this category. I enjoyed RED, but definitely never considered as an award contender, or even in top half of the movies I saw this year. And to include the box office/critical disappointments that are The Tourist and Burlesque? Really?! I can understand the song nominations for Burlesque, but for the film itself. The Tourist garnered best acting nods as well, giving it 3 more nominations than it deserves.

Oh well, the Golden Globes are not to be taken too seriously. They have some influence/indication on Oscar nominations, but they hardly effect The Emmys at all thanks to the odd deadline times for this award show. The Golden Globes judge off the spring and fall seasons in a year, meaning it's very disjointed when compared to The Emmy nominees.

The full list of nominees are below. I'll be posting my predictions on who will be taking home the trophy closer to the air date. The Golden Globes will air on

BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
a. BLACK SWAN
b. THE FIGHTER
c. INCEPTION
d. THE KING’S SPEECH
e. THE SOCIAL NETWORK

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE -DRAMA
a. HALLE BERRY, FRANKIE AND ALICE
b. NICOLE KIDMAN, RABBIT HOLE
c. JENNIFER LAWRENCE, WINTER’S BONE
d. NATALIE PORTMAN, BLACK SWAN
e. MICHELLE WILLIAMS, BLUE VALENTINE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
a. JESSE EISENBERG, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
b. COLIN FIRTH, THE KING’S SPEECH
c. JAMES FRANCO, 127 HOURS
d. RYAN GOSLING, BLUE VALENTINE
e. MARK WAHLBERG, THE FIGHTER

BEST MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
b. BURLESQUE
c. THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
d. RED
e. THE TOURIST

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR
MUSICAL
a. ANNETTE BENING, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
b. ANNE HATHAWAY, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS
c. ANGELINA JOLIE, THE TOURIST
d. JULIANNE MOORE, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
e. EMMA STONE, EASY A

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY
OR MUSICAL
a. JOHNNY DEPP, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
b. JOHNNY DEPP, THE TOURIST
c. PAUL GIAMATTI, BARNEY’S VERSION
d. JAKE GYLLENHAAL, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS
e. KEVIN SPACEY, CASINO JACK

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. DESPICABLE ME
b. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
c. THE ILLUSIONIST
d. TANGLED
e. TOY STORY 3

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. BIUTIFUL (MEXICO/SPAIN)
b. THE CONCERT (FRANCE)
c. THE EDGE (RUSSIA)
d. I AM LOVE (ITALY)
e. IN A BETTER WORLD (DENMARK)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS, THE FIGHTER
b. HELENA BONHAM CARTER, THE KING’S SPEECH
c. MILA KUNIS, BLACK SWAN
d. MELISSA LEO, THE FIGHTER
e. JACKI WEAVER, ANIMAL KINGDOM

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. CHRISTIAN BALE, THE FIGHTER
b. MICHAEL DOUGLAS, WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS
c. ANDREW GARFIELD, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
d. JEREMY RENNER, THE TOWN
e. GEOFFREY RUSH, THE KING’S SPEECH


BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE
a. DARREN ARONOFSKY, BLACK SWAN
b. DAVID FINCHER, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
c. TOM HOOPER, THE KING’S SPEECH
d. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, INCEPTION
e. DAVID O. RUSSELL, THE FIGHTER

BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE, 127 HOURS
SIMON BEAUFOY
b. LISA CHOLODENKO, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
STUART BLUMBERG
c. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, INCEPTION
d. DAVID SEIDLER, THE KING’S SPEECH
e. AARON SORKIN, THE SOCIAL NETWORK

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT, THE KING’S SPEECH
b. DANNY ELFMAN, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
c. A.R. RAHMAN, 127 HOURS
d. TRENT REZNOR,THE SOCIAL NETWORK
ATTICUS ROSS
e. HANS ZIMMER, INCEPTION

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE
a. “BOUND TO YOU” — BURLESQUE
Music by: Samuel Dixon
Lyrics by: Christina Aguilera, Sia Furler
b. “COMING HOME” — COUNTRY STRONG
Music & Lyrics by: Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges
c. “I SEE THE LIGHT” — TANGLED
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Glenn Slater
d. “THERE’S A PLACE FOR US” — CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
Music & Lyrics by: Carrie Underwood, David Hodges, Hillary Lindsey
e. “YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE LAST OF ME” — BURLESQUE
Music & Lyrics by: Diane Warren

BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
a. BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO)
b. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
c. THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
e. THE WALKING DEAD (AMC)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
a. JULIANNA MARGULIES, THE GOOD WIFE
b. ELISABETH MOSS, MAD MEN
c. PIPER PERABO, COVERT AFFAIRS
d. KATEY SAGAL, SONS OF ANARCHY
e. KYRA SEDGWICK, THE CLOSER


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
a. STEVE BUSCEMI, BOARDWALK EMPIRE
b. BRYAN CRANSTON, BREAKING BAD
c. MICHAEL C. HALL, DEXTER
d. JON HAMM, MAD MEN
e. HUGH LAURIE, HOUSE


BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
b. THE BIG BANG THEORY (CBS)
c. THE BIG C (SHOWTIME)
d. GLEE (FOX)
e. MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
f. NURSE JACKIE (SHOWTIME)


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. TONI COLLETTE, UNITED STATES OF TARA
b. EDIE FALCO, NURSE JACKIE
c. TINA FEY, 30 ROCK
d. LAURA LINNEY, THE BIG C
e. LEA MICHELE, GLEE


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN, 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL, THE OFFICE
c. THOMAS JANE, HUNG
d. MATTHEW MORRISON, GLEE
e. JIM PARSONS, THE BIG BANG THEORY


BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. CARLOS (SUNDANCE CHANNEL)
b. THE PACIFIC (HBO)
c. PILLARS OF THE EARTH (STARZ)
d. TEMPLE GRANDIN (HBO)
e. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK (HBO)


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. HAYLEY ATWELL, PILLARS OF THE EARTH
b. CLAIRE DANES, TEMPLE GRANDIN
c. JUDI DENCH, RETURN TO CRANFORD
d. ROMOLA GARAI, EMMA
e. JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT, THE CLIENT LIST


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. IDRIS ELBA, LUTHER
b. IAN MCSHANE, PILLARS OF THE EARTH
c. AL PACINO, YOU DON’T KNOW JACK
d. DENNIS QUAID, THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP
e. EDGAR RAMIREZ, CARLOS


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. HOPE DAVIS, THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP
b. JANE LYNCH, GLEE
c. KELLY MACDONALD, BOARDWALK EMPIRE
d. JULIA STILES, DEXTER
e. SOFIA VERGARA, MODERN FAMILY


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. SCOTT CAAN, HAWAII FIVE-O
b. CHRIS COLFER, GLEE
c. CHRIS NOTH, THE GOOD WIFE
d. ERIC STONESTREET, MODERN FAMILY
e. DAVID STRATHAIRN, TEMPLE GRANDIN

Full list from LAist.

2010 Emmy's: Jimmy Fallon's Born to Run Opener

It's a little late, but NBC finally put up the full opening number with the Glee cast, Kate Gosselin, Nina Dobrev, and Tina Fey. The short segment with Betty White and Jon Hamm is among the best seconds of television this year! The opener was the best part of the show, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet, now's your chance!

2010 Emmy's: Jimmy Fallon's Musical Tribute

While not every song that Jimmy Fallon performed was a success, the tribute to the top three shows that ended their runs this season was my favorite. Doing impressions of Elton John, Billy Joel Armstrong, and Boyz II Men he said goodbye to Law & Order, Lost, and 24. Watch the number below:

2010 Emmy Winners

What a refreshing show! This year there were many upsets and happy surprises. Jimmy Fallon did a stand up job of hosting, peppering in a good amount of humor and musical numbers. If you didn't catch the show, the list of winners is below.

I was most surprised by Juliana Marguiles NOT winning for Best Lead Actress in a Drama. The Emmys have loved her previously and all of the critics had predicted her win. And for it to go to Kyra Sedwick? If you're not going to give it to Juliana, I feel it should have gone to Connie Britton for her amazing work on Friday Night Lights.

I was also very happy to see Jim Parsons finally be recognized for his work as Sheldon. He is what makes that show work and it is a really hard role to play.

Beside the awards, there were plenty of musical numbers and skits. My favorite skit was with Modern Family and George Clooney. Luckily, it's already online!



Complete list of winners at Sunday's 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards:

— Drama Series: "Mad Men," AMC.
— Comedy Series: "Modern Family," ABC.
— Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad," AMC.
— Actress, Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," TNT.
— Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory," CBS.
— Actress, Comedy Series: Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie," Showtime.
— Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad," AMC.
— Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife," CBS.
— Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family," ABC.
— Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Jane Lynch, "Glee," Fox.
— Miniseries: "The Pacific," HBO.
— Made-for-TV Movie: "Temple Grandin," HBO.
— Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack," HBO.
— Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
— Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: David Strathairn, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
— Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julia Ormond, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
— Directing for a Comedy Series: Ryan Murphy, "Glee," Fox.
— Directing, Drama Series: Steve Shill, "Dexter," Showtime.
— Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Mick Jackson, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
— Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Bucky Gunts, "Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Opening Ceremony," NBC.
— Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Daily Show," Comedy Central.
— Reality Competition Program: "Top Chef," Bravo.
— Writing for Comedy Series: Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, "Modern Family," ABC.
— Writing, Drama Series: Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy, "Mad Men," AMC.
— Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Adam Mazer, "You Don't Know Jack," HBO.
— Writing, Variety, Music or Comedy Special: 63rd Annual Tony Awards, CBS.

2010 Emmy Predictions: Drama Categories

Tomorrow is the Emmy's! And while I don't think they get the winners right nearly as often as The Oscars and The Television Critics Association Awards, they do pack a lot of clout when it comes to public perception.

This could be the year that many Emmy favorites and repeat winners will be unseated. With so many new shows and actors in the running, it is almost anyone's game! I'm hoping the Emmy's will reward talent over big names like Tony Shaloub and Julianna Marguiles. They are all very talented, but it's time to get some fresh blood in the mix!

Best Drama Series
Lost
Breaking Bad
Dexter
Mad Men
True Blood
The Good Wife

True Blood finally gets some award recognition! With Lost and True Blood in contention, my genre loving heart is content. I'm glad some fantasy/sci-fi shows are getting finally get recognized for their accomplishments instead of instantly being regulated to second class work. If only they would have recognized so many other shows that were just as qualified (Buffy, Battlestar Galactica, etc.)

While Mad Men has won for the previous two years, Dexter just wrapped it's best season yet. With critical buzz and fan appeal, this could be their year. Also, with the John Lithgow a strong contender to win, Dexter buzz has been at a fever pitch this awards season. While I love True Blood, I just don't think it will take the category. It really is just an honor that they're nominated. LOST also has a strong chance since it has yet to win the big award, despite the mass appeal and it's lasting effects on scripted broadcast television. With this nomination for its last year, it could win as a statement to it strong work for the past six seasons, similar to Lord of the Rings' Best Picture win at the Oscars in 2004.

But in the end, I say that Mad Men is still going to take it home. While I would love for the Emmy's to shake things up, this is one where I think the incumbent is still the champion. If Mad Men doesn't take it home, Dexter would be the front runner.

Outstanding Actress in a Drama
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)
Mariska Hargitay (Special Victims Unit)
Glenn Close (Damages)
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)
January Jones (Mad Men)
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights)

This is a tough category to pick a clear winner. There are the award veterans of Julianna Margulies and Glenn Close, along with popular new nominees. However, with a strong performance on a series centered entirely around her character, Juliana Marguiles will take the statue home. I wish Connie Britton would win, but while Friday Night Lights is a critical darling, no one is watching.

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Hugh Laurie (House M.D.)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Matthew Fox (Lost)

Sad to say it, but you can pretty much count Hugh Laurie, Matthew Fox, and Kyle Chandler out of this fight. Again, it was such a pleasant surprise that Kyle Chandler was even nominated. Jon Hamm and Bryan Cranston are strong contenders, with fantastic AMC shows centered around their performance, but Dexter had such a great season that this is his year. While having its strongest season yet, Michael C. Hall upped his performance to go toe-to-toe with John Lithgow's disturbing performance as the Trinity Killer. And I hate to think of it this way, but his recent battle with cancer probably garnered him a few sympathy votes.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
John Slattery (Mad Men)
Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Martin Short (Damages)
Terry O’ Quinn (Lost)
Michael Emerson (Lost)
Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age)

I fear that the two LOST nominees will end up splitting the vote, which would be a shame since this was Terry O' Quinn's finest season. He did a fantastic job of playing both roles of The Man in Black and alt-verse Locke.  I don't watch Damages and Breaking Bad (I'll be fixing that eventually, I swear), but have heard strong buzz about both Martin Short and Aaron Paul. In the end, I think the Emmy will go to the more recognizable name, Martin Short, since that's how things usually turn out.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Sharon Gless (Burn Notice)
Christine Baranski (The Good Wife)
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)
Rose Byrne (Damages)
Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife)
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)

My biggest girl crush at the moment is Christina Hendricks. She's got such a beautiful face, an amazing body that is making curves sexy again, and is a solid actress to boot. However, I don't think she'll be winning tomorrow. It's hard to predict this one since the double nominations for The Good Wife and Mad Men may split votes, but buzz seems to be in Christine Baranski's favor. As The TV Addict said, "the amount of levity and romance she brought to her scenes with special guest star Gary Cole, turn[ed] what very easily could have been a one-note character into one character to remember."

Stay tuned here for my thoughts on the Comedy Categories, and follow me on twitter (@kristal_bailey) during the show for my thoughts in real time! 

Emmy Voters Love Glee

Glee, the freshman show that took the pop culture world by storm, has the Academy wrapped around its finger. While the first 13 episodes were solid and are completely worthy of the recognition, the majority of the back 9 fell so hard and so fast that I don't think it deserves NINETEEN nominations.

While nominated for lesser known categories like Art Direction, Hairstyling, Costumes, Make Up, and Casting, it got the big ticket nods as well.

Matthew Morrison was nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, against Alec Baldwin, Larry David, Tony Shalhoub, Jim Parsons and Steve Carell. Last year was supposed to be Jim Parson's year for The Big Bang Theory, but it went to Alec Baldwin again. I just don't think Matthew stands a chance against such comedy staples. They've had this category on lock and will continue to dominate, at least until Alec Baldwin retires in 2012.

Another major recognition is Lea Michele for Best Lead Actress. Lea's competition is nearly all previous winners - Julia Louise Dreyfus, Toni Colette, and Tina Fey. There's also another comedy favorite in the mix - Amy Poehler. They're all at an advantage since their shows are full comedies, unlike Glee which is a musical dramedy. Lea is the long shot. I think the statue will go to either newcomer Amy Poehler who is the focal point of Parks & Recreation, or make Toni Colette a repeat winner.

While I doubt Glee's chances in the major categories, they do have a good shot at winning Best Guest Actor and Best Guest Actress with television favorites like Niel Patrick Harris and Kristen Chenoweth.

Keep reading for all the categories that include Glee:

Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series

"Glee"
"Heroes"
"Lost"
"Modern Family"
"True Blood"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"30 Rock"
"United States Of Tara"

Outstanding Costumes For A Series
"Glee"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"
"30 Rock"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

Ryan Murphy, "Glee" - "Pilot - Director's Cut"
Paris Barclay, "Glee" - "Wheels"
Jason Winer, "Modern Family" - "Pilot"
Allen Coulter, "Nurse Jackie" - "Pilot"
Don Scardino, "30 Rock" - "I Do I Do"

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series

"Castle" - "Vampire Weekend"
"Glee" - "The Power Of Madonna"
"Glee" - "Hairography"
"Mad Men" - "Souvenir"
"Tracey Ullman's State Of The Union" - "301"
"The Tudors" - "Episode 407"

Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)

"Castle" - "Vampire Weekend"
"Glee" - "The Power Of Madonna"
"Glee" - "Theatricality"
"Grey's Anatomy" - "Suicide Is Painless"
"Mad Men" - "Souvenir"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"
Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Matthew Morrison, "Glee"
Tony Shalhoub, "Monk"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Lea Michele, "Glee"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine"
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Amy Poehler, "Parks And Recreation"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Toni Collette, "United States Of Tara"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Chris Colfer, "Glee"
Neil Patrick Harris, "How I Met Your Mother"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Jon Cryer, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Jane Lynch, "Glee"
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"
Jane Krakowski, "30 Rock"
Holland Taylor, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Mike O'Malley, "Glee"
Neil Patrick Harris, "Glee"
Fred Willard, "Modern Family"
Eli Wallach, "Nurse Jackie"
Jon Hamm, "30 Rock"
Will Arnett, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Christine Baranski, "The Big Bang Theory"
Kathryn Joosten, "Desperate Housewives"
Kristin Chenoweth, "Glee"
Tina Fey, "Saturday Night Live"
Betty White, "Saturday Night Live"
Elaine Stritch, "30 Rock"
Jane Lynch, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Comedy Series

"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

"Dexter"
"Glee"
"House"
"Lost"
"24"

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk, "Glee" - "Pilot - Director's Cut"
Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, "Modern Family" - "Pilot"
Greg Daniels and Mindy Kaling, "The Office" - "Niagara"
Matt Hubbard, "30 Rock" - "Anna Howard Shaw Day"
Tina Fey and Kay Cannon, "30 Rock" - "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter"

Emmy Nominations

Below is the complete list of this year's Emmy Nominees. Since there are so many categories, I'll be diving deeper into select categories in their own blog posts later.   In the mean time, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
H. Jon Benjamin, "Archer"
Dave Foley, "Disney Prep & Landing"
Seth Green, "Robot Chicken"
Dan Castellaneta, "The Simpsons"
Hank Azaria, "The Simpsons"
Anne Hathaway, "The Simpsons"

Outstanding Animated Program

"Alien Earths" (NGC)
"Disney Prep & Landing" (ABC)
"The Ricky Gervais Show" - "Knob at Night" (HBO)
"The Simpsons" - "Once Upon a Time in Springfield" (FOX)
"South Park" - "200/201" (Comedy Central)

Outstanding Short-format Animated Program

"Adventure Time" - "My Two Favorite People" (Cartoon Network)
"Chowder" - "The Toots" (Cartoon Network)
"Disney Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil" - "Racing the Schoolbus" (Disney Channel)
"The Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack" - "Tee Hee Tummy Tums" (Cartoon Network)
"Robot Chicken" - "Full-Assed Christmas Special" (Cartoon Network)
"Uncle Grandpa" (cartoonnetwork.com)

Outstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Series

"The Big Bang Theory"
"Hell's Kitchen"
"How I Met Your Mother"
"The New Adventures Of Old Christine"
"Rules Of Engagement"

Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series

"Glee"
"Heroes"
"Lost"
"Modern Family"
"True Blood"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries Or Movie
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"The Pacific"
"Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"
"Temple Grandin"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Art Direction For Variety, Music Or Nonfiction Programming
"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"American Idol: Idol Gives Back"
"Saturday Night Live"
"The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien"
"63rd Annual Tony Awards"
"The Who Super Bowl Halftime Show"

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"30 Rock"
"United States Of Tara"

Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
"Big Love"
"Dexter"
"Friday Night Lights"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"
"True Blood"

Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
"Emma (Masterpiece)"
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"The Pacific"
"Temple Grandin"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Choreography
"82nd Annual Academy Awards" (Routines: Opening Number/No One Wants to Do it Alone & Score Suite)
"Dancing With The Stars" (Routines: Futuristic Paso Doble/Living on Video & Quickstep/Anything Goes)
"Dancing With The Stars" (Routine: Paso Doble/Malaquena)
"So You Think You Can Dance" (Routines: Gravity/Addiction & Koop Island Blues & One)
"So You Think You Can Dance" (Routine: Fear)

Outstanding Cinematography For A Half-Hour Series
"Gary Unmarried"
"Hung"
"Nurse Jackie"
"30 Rock"
"Two And A Half Men"
"Weeds"

Outstanding Cinematography For A One-Hour Series
"Breaking Bad"
"CSI"
"FlashForward"
"Mad Men"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Cinematography For A Miniseries Or Movie
"The Pacific" (Part 5)
"The Pacific" (Part 9)
"The Prisoner"
"Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction Programming
"America: The Story Of Us"
"Deadliest Catch"
"Life"
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea"
"Whale Wars"

Outstanding Cinematography For Reality Programming
"The Amazing Race"
"Dirty Jobs"
"Man Vs. Wild"
"Survivor"
"Top Chef Masters"

Outstanding Commercial
"Anthem" - Absolut
"Coke Finals" - Coca-Cola
"Game" - Snickers
"Green Police" - Audi
"Human Chain" - Nike
"The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" - Old Spice Body Wash

Outstanding Costumes For A Series
"Glee"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"
"30 Rock"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
"Emma (Masterpiece)"
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"The Pacific"
"Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

Ryan Murphy, "Glee" - "Pilot - Director's Cut"
Paris Barclay, "Glee" - "Wheels"
Jason Winer, "Modern Family" - "Pilot"
Allen Coulter, "Nurse Jackie" - "Pilot"
Don Scardino, "30 Rock" - "I Do I Do"

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Michelle MacLaren, "Breaking Bad" - "One Minute"
Steve Shill, "Dexter" - "The Getaway"
Jack Bender, "Lost" - "The End"
Lesli Linka Glatter, "Mad Men" - "Guy Walks Into An Advertising Agency"
Agnieszka Holland, "Treme" - "Do You Know What It Means (Pilot)"

Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
Bob Balaban, "Georgia O'Keeffe"
David Nutter and Jeremy Podeswa, "The Pacific" - "Part Eight"
Tim Van Patten, "The Pacific" - "Part Nine"
Mick Jackson, "Temple Grandin"
Barry Levinson, "You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series
James Hoskinson, "The Colbert Report" "#5076 (in Iraq)"
Chuck O'Neil, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" - "Episode #15054"
Jerry Foley, "Late Show With David Letterman" - "Show #3289"
Don Roy King, "Saturday Night Live" - "Host: Betty White"
Allan Kartun, "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" - "#146"

Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special
Ron de Moraes, "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement"
Louis J. Horvitz, "The Kennedy Center Honors"
Glenn Weiss, "63rd Annual Tony Awards"
Joel Gallen, "The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert"
Bucky Gunts, "Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony"

Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming
Bertram van Munster, "The Amazing Race" - "I Think We're Fighting The Germans, Right?"
Amy Rice and Alicia Sams, "By The People: The Election of Barack Obama"
Bill Jones and Ben Timlett, "Monty Python: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)"
Barak Goodman, "My Lai"
Dan Reed, "Terror In Mumbai"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series

"Breaking Bad" - "No Mas"
"Dexter" - "The Getaway"
"Lost" - "The End"
"Mad Men" - "The Gypsy And The Hobo"
"Mad Men" - "Guy Walks Into An Advertising Agency"

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" - "The Table Read"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" - "The Bare Midriff"
"Modern Family" - "Pilot"
"Modern Family" - "Family Portrait"
"30 Rock" - "Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001"

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie
"The Pacific" - "Part 5"
"The Pacific" - "Part 9"
"The Pacific" - "Part 8"
"Temple Grandin"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Short-Form Picture Editing

"82nd Annual Academy Awards" - "John Hughes Tribute"
"82nd Annual Academy Awards" - "Horror Tribute"
"American Idol " "Dream (Episode 924/925A)"
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" - "The Handsome Men's Club (Episode 10-1330)"
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" - "The Late Night Wars (Episode 10-1304)"
"Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" - "6-Bee (Episode 226)"

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special

"Kathy Griffin: Balls Of Steel"
"The Kennedy Center Honors"
"Robin Williams: Weapons of Self-Destruction"
"The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert"

Outstanding Picture Editing For Nonfiction Programming

"America: The Story Of Us"
"By The People: The Election of Barack Obama"
"Deadliest Catch"
"Life"
"Whale Wars"

Outstanding Picture Editing For Reality Programming

"The Amazing Race"
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
"Intervention"
"Survivor"
"Top Chef"

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series

"Castle" - "Vampire Weekend"
"Glee" - "The Power Of Madonna"
"Glee" - "Hairography"
"Mad Men" - "Souvenir"
"Tracey Ullman's State Of The Union" - "301"
"The Tudors" - "Episode 407"

Outstanding Hairstyling for Multi-Camera Series or Special

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"Dancing With The Stars" - "902A"
"How I Met Your Mother" - "Dopplegangers"
"Saturday Night Live" - "Host: Betty White"
"Two And A Half Men" - "That's Why They Call It Ballroom"

Outstanding Hairstyling for Miniseries or Movie

"Emma (Masterpiece)"
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"
"Temple Grandin"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction

"The Biggest Loser Digital Experience"
"The Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience"
"Top Chef: Las Vegas"

Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Fiction

"Dexter Interactive"
"Glee Hyperpromo and Superfan"
"Star Wars: Uncut"

Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic, Multi-Camera) for Variety, Music or Comedy Programming

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"Dancing With The Stars"
"Saturday Night Live"
"Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony"

Outstanding Main Title Design

"Bored To Death"
"Human Target"
"Nurse Jackie"
"The Pacific"
"Temple Grandin"

Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)

"Castle" - "Vampire Weekend"
"Glee" - "The Power Of Madonna"
"Glee" - "Theatricality"
"Grey's Anatomy" - "Suicide Is Painless"
"Mad Men" - "Souvenir"

Outstanding Makeup for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"The Big Bang Theory" - "The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation"
"Dancing With The Stars" - "901A"
"Saturday Night Live" - "Host: Betty White"
"So You Think You Can Dance" - "Episode #615/616A"

Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)

"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"The Pacific"
"Temple Grandin"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup

"Castle"
"Grey's Anatomy"
"Nip/Tuck"
"The Pacific"
"True Blood"

Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)

"Batman: The Brave And The Bold" - "Mayhem of the Music Meister"
"FlashForward" - "No More Good Days"
"Lost" - "The End"
"Psych" - "Mr. Yin Presents"
"24" - "3:00 PM-4:00 PM"

Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

"Blessed Is the Match"
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"The Pacific" - "Part Ten"
"Temple Grandin"
"When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Music Direction

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas (Great Performances)"
"Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart"
"In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina"
"The Kennedy Center Honors"
"Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony"

Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics

"Family Guy" "Down's Syndrome Girl"
"How I Met Your Mother" - "Nothing Suits Me Like A Suit"
"Monk" - "When I'm Gone"
"Rescue Me" - "How Lovely To Be A Vegetable"
"Saturday Night Live" - "Shy Ronnie"
"Treme" - "This City"

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

"Human Target"
"Justified"
"Nurse Jackie"
"Parks And Recreation"
"Warehouse 13"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"
Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Matthew Morrison, "Glee"
Tony Shalhoub, "Monk"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"
Kyle Chanlder, "Friday Night Lights"
Hugh Laurie, "House"
Matthew Fox, "Lost"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie

Jeff Bridges, "A Dog Year"
Ian McKellen, "The Prisoner"
Michael Sheen, "The Special Relationship"
Dennis Quaid, "The Special Relationship"
Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Lea Michele, "Glee"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine"
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Amy Poehler, "Parks And Recreation"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Toni Collette, "United States Of Tara"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer"
Glenn Close, "Damages"
Connie Britton, "Friday Night Lights"
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"
Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: SVU"
January Jones, "Mad Men"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie

Maggie Smith, "Capturing Mary"
Joan Allen, "Georgia O'Keeffe"
Dame Judi Dench, "Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"
Hope Davis, "The Special Relationship"
Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Chris Colfer, "Glee"
Neil Patrick Harris, "How I Met Your Mother"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Jon Cryer, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad"
Martin Short, "Damages"
Terry O'Quinn, "Lost"
Michael Emerson, "Lost"
John Slattery, "Mad Men"
Andre Braugher, "Men of a Certain Age"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie

Michael Gambon, "Emma (Masterpiece)"
Patrick Stewart, "Hamlet (Great Performances)"
Jonathan Pryce, "Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"
David Strathairn, "Temple Grandin"
John Goodman, "You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Jane Lynch, "Glee"
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"
Jane Krakowski, "30 Rock"
Holland Taylor, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Sharon Gless, "Burn Notice"
Rose Byrne, "Damages"
Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife"
Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"
Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie

Kathy Bates, "Alice"
Julia Ormond, "Temple Grandin"
Catherine O'Hara, "Temple Grandin"
Brenda Vaccaro, "You Don't Know Jack"
Susan Sarandon, "You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Mike O'Malley, "Glee"
Neil Patrick Harris, "Glee"
Fred Willard, "Modern Family"
Eli Wallach, "Nurse Jackie"
Jon Hamm, "30 Rock"
Will Arnett, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Beau Bridges, "The Closer"
Ted Danson, "Damages"
John Lithgow, "Dexter"
Alan Cummin, "The Good Wife"
Dylan Baker, "The Good Wife"
Robert Morse, "Mad Men"
Gregory Itzin, "24"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Christine Baranski, "The Big Bang Theory"
Kathryn Joosten, "Desperate Housewives"
Kristin Chenoweth, "Glee"
Tina Fey, "Saturday Night Live"
Betty White, "Saturday Night Live"
Elaine Stritch, "30 Rock"
Jane Lynch, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Mary Kay Place, "Big Love"
Sissy Spacek, "Big Love"
Shirley Jones, "The Cleaner"
Lily Tomlin, "Damages"
Ann-Margret, "Law & Order: SVU"
Elizabeth Mitchell, "Lost"

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program

Phil Keohgan, "The Amazing Race"
Ryan Seacrest, "American Idol"
Tom Bergeron, "Dancing With the Stars"
Heidi Klum, "Project Runway"
Jeff Probst, "Survivor"

Outstanding Comedy Series

"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"

Outstanding Drama Series

"Breaking Bad"
"Dexter"
"The Good Wife"
"Lost"
"Mad Men"
"True Blood"

Outstanding Miniseries

"The Pacific"
"Return To Cranford (Masterpiece)"

Outstanding Made for Television Movie

"Endgame (Masterpiece)"
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"Moonshot"
"The Special Relationship"
"Temple Grandin"
"You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

"The Colbert Report"
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
"Real Time with Bill Maher"
"Saturday Night Live"
"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien"

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special

"Bill Maher '...But I'm Not Wrong'"
"Hope For Haiti Now"
"The Kennedy Center Honors"
"Robin Williams: Weapons of Self-Destruction"
"The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert"
"Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me"

Outstanding Special Class Program

"ABC's Lost Presents: Mysteries Of The Universe - The Dharma Initiative"
"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"Avatar: Enter The World Of Pandora (HBO First Look)"
"The Daily Show: Ask A Correspondent - The Meaning Of Life"
"30 Rock: Webisodes"
"63rd Annual Tony Awards"
"Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony"

Outstanding Children's Program

"Hannah Montana"
"iCarly"
"Jonas"
"Wizards of Waverly Place"
"Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie"

Outstanding Children's Nonfiction Program

"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee - The Face Of Courage: Kids Living With Cancer"
"When Families Grieve"

Outstanding Nonfiction Special

"Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story"
"By The People: The Election of Barack Obama"
"Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me"
"Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again"
"The Simpsons: 20th Anniversary Special - In 3-D! On Ice!"
"Teddy: In His Own Words"

Outstanding Nonfiction Series

"American Experience"
"American Masters"
"Deadliest Catch"
"Life"
"Monty Python: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)"
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea"

Outstanding Reality Program

"Antiques Roadshow"
"Dirty Jobs"
"Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution"
"Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List"
"MythBusters"
"Undercover Boss"

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

"The Amazing Race"
"American Idol"
"Dancing With the Stars"
"Project Runway"
"Top Chef"

Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking

"Brick City"
"My Lai"
"Nerakhoon (The Betrayal)"
"Patti Smith: Dream Of Life"
"Pressure Cooker"
"Sergio"

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series

"Breaking Bad"
"Fringe"
"Lost"
"True Blood"
"24"

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
"Alice"
"Moonshot"
"The Pacific"
"Temple Grandin"

Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera)

"The Amazing Race"
"America: The Story of Us"
"Life"
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea"
"Teddy: In His Own Words"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

"Dexter"
"Glee"
"House"
"Lost"
"24"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie

"The Pacific" - "Part Two"
"The Pacific" - "Part Five"
"The Pacific" - "Part Eight"
"The Pacific" - "Part Nine"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

"Entourage"
"Modern Family"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"
"Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or Special

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"American Idol" - "Idol Gives Back"
"American Idol - "Episode #943 Finale"
"Dancing With the Stars"
"The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards"
"The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming

"The Amazing Race"
"Deadliest Catch"
"Life"
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea"
"Spectacle" Elvis Costello With..."

Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series

"Caprica"
"CSI"
"Stargate Universe" - "Air"
"Stargate Universe" - "Space"
"V"

Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or Special

"Ben 10: Alien Swarm"
"The Pacific" - "Part One"
"The Pacific" - "Part Five"
"Virtuality"

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

"Chuck"
"FlashForward"
"House"
"Human Target"
"24"

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series

"The Big Bang Theory"
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
"Dancing With the Stars"
"Late Show with David Letterman"
"Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Miniseries, Movie or Special

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards"
"The Kennedy Center Honors"
"Robin Williams: Weapons of Self-Destruction"
"The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert"

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk, "Glee" - "Pilot - Director's Cut"
Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, "Modern Family" - "Pilot"
Greg Daniels and Mindy Kaling, "The Office" - "Niagara"
Matt Hubbard, "30 Rock" - "Anna Howard Shaw Day"
Tina Fey and Kay Cannon, "30 Rock" - "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter"

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Robin Jones, "Friday Night Lights" - "The Son"
Michelle King and Robert King, "The Good Wife" - "Pilot"
Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, "Lost" - "The End"
Robin Veith and Matthew Weiner, "Mad Men" - "Guy Walks Into An Advertising Agency"
Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy, "Mad Men" - "Shut The Door. Have A Seat."

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special

Michelle Ashford and Robert Schenkkan, "The Pacific" - "Part Eight"
Bruce C. McKenna and Robert Schenkkan, "The Pacific" - "Part Ten"
Peter Morgan, "The Special Relationship"
Christopher Monger and William Merritt Johnson, "Temple Grandin"
Adam Mazer, "You Don't Know Jack"

Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series

"The Colbert Report" - "#5076 (in Iraq)"
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" - "Episode #15040"
"Real Time With Bill Maher" - "721- With Rachel Maddow, Niall Ferguson, Joe Queenan And Michael Ware"
"Saturday Night Live" - "Host: Betty White"
"The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" - "#146"

Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special

"82nd Annual Academy Awards"
"Bill Maher '...But I'm Not Wrong'"
"The Kennedy Center Honors"
"63rd Annual Tony Awards"
"Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me"

Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming

"America: The Story Of Us"
"Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations"
"The Buddha"
"Life"
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea"