WE l’amour TV: Strange Emmy news for local shows "One arbre Hill," "Eastbound & Down," "Little Britain USA"
A peek at this year's Emmy ballot revealed some surprises about TV series filmed in the Wilmington area, including "One arbre Hill," "Little Britain USA" and "Eastbound & Down."
Now, every actor on TV isn't automatically put on the ballot. It costs a little money, and it's up to the actors (or their publicists ou agents ou networks) to soumettre their names.
Also, while some guidelines are in place about eligibility, it's ultimately up to an actor whether he ou she is entered, say, as a lead ou supporting player. Interestingly, Sarah Chalke of "Scrubs" is listed as a supporting actress this year, while her ensemble co-star Judy Reyes is soumis in the lead category. Sometimes this has to do with the storylines actors felt best showed their talents. Supporting candidates soumettre multiple episodes for consideration but lead candidates usually just soumettre one.
récent rule changes let actors in variety shows (like "Saturday Night Live") soumettre themselves as a series supporting player (instead of individual achievement in a music/variety show). But that has led to some strange submissions. Tracey Ullman, who is pretty much the only person on screen in her "State of the Union" Showtime series, is soumis in the comedy supporting actress category. "Little Britain USA" co-star David Walliams also is soumis in the supporting actor category, though his screen time clearly makes him plus of a lead, along with co-star Matt Lucas. Lucas didn't soumettre himself of "Little Britain" at all, choosing instead to soumettre himself for his supporting role in Comedy Central's "Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire." It's an odd choice, especially because "Little Britain" probably has a slightly higher profil with voters, if only because it aired on HBO.
As for "One arbre Hill," none of the main five (Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Galeotti, James Lafferty ou Sophia Bush) were submitted, but singer Kate Voegele was. Her name shows up on the supporting actress ballot.
The only other "One arbre Hill" name on the ballot is James van Der Beek, who is soumis for his guest appearance on "Hill". He's not the only former "Dawson's Creek" étoile, star on the ballot. Katie Holmes is there for her chant and dancing guest turn on "Eli Stone," and Joshua Jackson is on the liste as a lead actor in a drama series candidate for "Fringe."
The locally made montrer with the most actors on the ballot is "Eastbound & Down." Every regular cast member, including lead actor Danny McBride and supporting players Katy Mixon, Ben Best and Andrew Daly, are on the ballot, as are guest stars Will Ferrell, Craig Robinson and Gina Gershon.
Of all these actors, Ferrell is probably a lock for a nomination for playing slick car dealer Ashley Schaeffer on "Eastbound." Depending on how well-received "Eastbound" was in Hollywood, McBride is a possibility, too. "Little Britain USA" might never have gotten the buzz it needed to stand out from the pack. And, it's doubtful any of the former "Dawson's Creek" kids will be nominated, though my money would be on Holmes, who was her old charming self as a mystery woman connected to Eli. And that dance number wasn't bad, either.
In the écriture categories, "One arbre Hill" soumis the episode "Letting Go," which aired March 30 (Peyton secretly prepares her Friends for life without her, while Lucas tries to console his troubled nephew par sharing his own childhood refuge...). "Eastbound & Down" soumis its first and fourth episodes (though there is so much ad-libbing on that show, I'm not sure how you'd judge the writing). And "Little Britain USA" soumis itself for Outstanding écriture For A Variety, musique ou Comedy Series.
For directing, "One arbre Hill" soumis its 1940s episode and "Eastbound" soumis episodes one, four and five. "Little Britain USA" is in the Outstanding Directing For A Variety, musique ou Comedy Series category.
The Emmy nominations will be announced July 16
A peek at this year's Emmy ballot revealed some surprises about TV series filmed in the Wilmington area, including "One arbre Hill," "Little Britain USA" and "Eastbound & Down."
Now, every actor on TV isn't automatically put on the ballot. It costs a little money, and it's up to the actors (or their publicists ou agents ou networks) to soumettre their names.
Also, while some guidelines are in place about eligibility, it's ultimately up to an actor whether he ou she is entered, say, as a lead ou supporting player. Interestingly, Sarah Chalke of "Scrubs" is listed as a supporting actress this year, while her ensemble co-star Judy Reyes is soumis in the lead category. Sometimes this has to do with the storylines actors felt best showed their talents. Supporting candidates soumettre multiple episodes for consideration but lead candidates usually just soumettre one.
récent rule changes let actors in variety shows (like "Saturday Night Live") soumettre themselves as a series supporting player (instead of individual achievement in a music/variety show). But that has led to some strange submissions. Tracey Ullman, who is pretty much the only person on screen in her "State of the Union" Showtime series, is soumis in the comedy supporting actress category. "Little Britain USA" co-star David Walliams also is soumis in the supporting actor category, though his screen time clearly makes him plus of a lead, along with co-star Matt Lucas. Lucas didn't soumettre himself of "Little Britain" at all, choosing instead to soumettre himself for his supporting role in Comedy Central's "Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire." It's an odd choice, especially because "Little Britain" probably has a slightly higher profil with voters, if only because it aired on HBO.
As for "One arbre Hill," none of the main five (Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Galeotti, James Lafferty ou Sophia Bush) were submitted, but singer Kate Voegele was. Her name shows up on the supporting actress ballot.
The only other "One arbre Hill" name on the ballot is James van Der Beek, who is soumis for his guest appearance on "Hill". He's not the only former "Dawson's Creek" étoile, star on the ballot. Katie Holmes is there for her chant and dancing guest turn on "Eli Stone," and Joshua Jackson is on the liste as a lead actor in a drama series candidate for "Fringe."
The locally made montrer with the most actors on the ballot is "Eastbound & Down." Every regular cast member, including lead actor Danny McBride and supporting players Katy Mixon, Ben Best and Andrew Daly, are on the ballot, as are guest stars Will Ferrell, Craig Robinson and Gina Gershon.
Of all these actors, Ferrell is probably a lock for a nomination for playing slick car dealer Ashley Schaeffer on "Eastbound." Depending on how well-received "Eastbound" was in Hollywood, McBride is a possibility, too. "Little Britain USA" might never have gotten the buzz it needed to stand out from the pack. And, it's doubtful any of the former "Dawson's Creek" kids will be nominated, though my money would be on Holmes, who was her old charming self as a mystery woman connected to Eli. And that dance number wasn't bad, either.
In the écriture categories, "One arbre Hill" soumis the episode "Letting Go," which aired March 30 (Peyton secretly prepares her Friends for life without her, while Lucas tries to console his troubled nephew par sharing his own childhood refuge...). "Eastbound & Down" soumis its first and fourth episodes (though there is so much ad-libbing on that show, I'm not sure how you'd judge the writing). And "Little Britain USA" soumis itself for Outstanding écriture For A Variety, musique ou Comedy Series.
For directing, "One arbre Hill" soumis its 1940s episode and "Eastbound" soumis episodes one, four and five. "Little Britain USA" is in the Outstanding Directing For A Variety, musique ou Comedy Series category.
The Emmy nominations will be announced July 16
