Homeland, Game Change and Modern Family Grab all the Emmy Love

Sorry for the delay in posting the winners of last night’s Emmy Awards, but I just got back into town from the Cinema Diverse Palm Springs International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival where my short Dirty Talk premiered! So, I just watched the show, but I have all the winners for you below. It was business as usual on the Comedy side with Modern Family three-peating as Comedy Series while its stars Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen both captured their second wins in the Supporting Categories. Lead Comedy honors went to Julia Louis Dreyfuss and in a bit of an upset Jon Cryer. On the drama front, Mad Men lost Drama Series after 4 years of dominating that category with Homeland pulling off a surprise win. Homeland also won Acting honors for Clare Danes and Damian Lewis (another shocker) while Mad Men went home empty-handed and broke the record for most losses in a year by a show as it went 0 for 17. Supporting Drama kudos went to Aaron Paul and Maggie Smith. In the TV Movie/Miniseries race, Julianne Moore and Game Change prevailed while Hatfields and McCoys landed two acting honors for Kevin Costner and Tom Berenger. Jessica Lange grabbed the only big win for American Horror Story of the night in the Supporting Actress race in that field. On the reality front, The Amazing Race won again (9 times out of 10 now!) while Tom Bergeron beat out the massively more deserving Cat Deeley for Host honors. For more on the show, analysis, records and interesting tidbits, head to Deadline Hollywood here and check out the winners list below.

2012 Primetime Emmy Winners~

Drama Series: Homeland
Lead Actor Drama: Damian Lewis (Homeland)
Lead Actress Drama: Clare Danes (Homeland)
Sup. Actor Drama: Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Sup. Actress Drama: Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey)
Writing Drama: Homeland
Directing Drama: Boardwalk Empire

Comedy Series: Modern Family
Lead Actor Comedy: Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men)
Lead Actress Comedy: Julia Louis Dreyfuss (Veep)
Sup. Actor Comedy: Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family)
Sup. Actress Comedy: Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Comedy Writing: Louie
Comedy Directing: Modern Family

Reality Competition Show: The Amazing Race
Reality Host: Tom Bergeron (Dancing With the Stars)

TV Movie/Miniseries: Game Change
TV Movie/Mini Actor: Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys)
TV Movie/Mini Actress: Juilanne Moore (Game Change)  
TV Movie/Mini Sup. Actor: Tom Berenger (Hatfields & McCoys)
TV Movie/Mini Sup Actress: Jessica Lange (American Horror Story)
Wriitng TV Movie/Mini: Game Change
Directing TV Movie/Mini: Game Change

Variety Series: The Daily Show

“Breaking Bad” is Back and it’s Bad Ass!

Arguably the best drama on television, Breaking Bad is about to begin its fifth season Sunday night, July 15th on AMC, and I can’t wait. The show which should lead the Emmy nominations for drama next week (alongside Mad Men, Downton Abbey, The Good Wife, Homeland and Game of Thrones) just had a panel at this weekend’s Comic-Con convention and the special trailer shown there has hit the web. Check it out below and get ready to be blown away. This incredible show has already won several Emmys including 3 Lead Actor Awards for Bryan Cranston and 1 Supporting Actor Award for Aaron Paul. Both should be nominated next week along with likely first noms for Supporting players Giancarlo Esposito and Anna Gunn. Check back her for my Emmy predix and the actual nominations soon. In the meantime, enjoy the awesome new Breaking Bad trailer below and catch the season premiere tomorrow night.

Breaking Bad season 5 trailer

Breaking Bad is Back!

One of the best dramas on television is finally back this Sunday. Emmy nominated Breaking Bad returns for its fourth season with three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston as everyone’s favorite cancer ridden chemistry teacher turned crystal meth dealer and his ne’er-do-well partner played by Emmy winner Aaron Paul. The show is perhaps the most suspenseful and thrilling hour on television with a fantastic cast featuring Anna Gunn (can someone please give her an Emmy nom), Dean Norris and Giancarlo Esposito as one heck of a scary drug overlord/chicken restaurant owner. It’s simply too good to be missed. The new season begins Sunday night 7/19 on AMC. (By the way, when did summer Sunday become must see TV night? My dvr is overloaded with Bad, True Blood, The Glee Project, Drop Dead Diva and Falling Skies!) … So, check out Breaking Bad this weekend and here’s a little trailer to whet your appetite.

Breaking Bad season 4 trailer