On the Industry

“The Irishman,” “Bombshell” Lead SAG Nominations

HOLLYWOOD─We had the Critic’s Choice nominees on Sunday, the Golden Globe contenders on Monday, however, the biggest precursor to where Oscar may be headed, the Screen Actors Guild unveiled its nominees for 2020 on Wednesday, December 11. Let’s just say continuing with the trend of awards season, there were indeed some surprises people. To kick things off it was the...

“Marriage Story” Leads Golden Globe Nominees

BEVERLY HILLS─Well start making your predictions as to who will be the big victory as awards season comes into full play. The nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, December 9 and leading all contenders is the drama “Marriage Story” with a total of 6 nominations including Best Motion Picture – Drama. Other films followed...

Critic’s Choice Awards Nominees Unveiled

HOLLYWOOD─I think it is safe to say that awards season is upon us people. The nominees for the 2020 Critic’s Choice Awards were announced on Sunday, December 8. Leading the pack of all contenders was the Martin Scorsese drama “The Irishman” with 14 nominations. The buzz about this flick has been building and it now seems the flick might be...

“Fleabag” Wins Big At Primetime Emmy Awards

HOLLYWOOD—We are inching in the direction of awards season America. One of the biggest accolades in the TV world is the Primetime Emmy Award. The ceremony was held on Sunday, September 22, and with so much competition there were plenty of surprises at the ceremony. Walking away with top honors was “Fleabag” taking home a total of four Emmy...

“Game Of Thrones” Lead Emmy Nominations

HOLLYWOOD—It’s the biggest accolade one in the entertainment industry can receive on the TV side of things. Yes, the contenders for the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday, July 16, and leading the pack of all nominees was the HBO series “Game of Thrones” with a whopping 32 nominations including Outstanding Drama Series. Look, let’s all be...

“Hadestown” Big Tony Awards Winner

NEW YORK—The biggest night in theater and Broadway as some call it came to a pinnacle on Sunday, June 9, as the 73rd Tony Awards were handed out from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “The Late Late Show” host James Corden was the master of ceremonies as the night kicked off with you guessed it: song...

Surprises Galore At Daytime Emmy Awards

HOLLYWOOD—The biggest accolade you can earn in Daytime TV was all the hoopla on Sunday, May 5, as the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards were handed out. It is a sad world; this awards ceremony has been pushed from the small screen to online streaming. Yes, I cannot remember the last time the ceremony actually aired on the TV...

Mass Firings Of Agents In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD—Hollywood writers have begun a mass firing of agents as a result of major agencies hesitation to sign code-of-conduct letters that would prevent the illegal practice of packaging. Writers were asked by the Writers Guild of America to fire their agents and told its members Friday, April 12, to “Notify your agency in a written form letter that they...

“Days Of Our Lives” Leads Daytime Emmy Nominations

HOLLYWOOD—The nominees for the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards were revealed on Wednesday, March 20 on the CBS series “The Talk.” Leading the pack of all contenders was the NBC soap “Days of Our Lives” with a total of 27 nominations including Outstanding Drama Series. The soaps “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless” were not far behind...

“Green Book” Wins Big At Oscars!

HOLLYWOOD—It has arrived, the end of awards season culminated with the 2019 Academy Awards known by many as the Oscars. Going into the night the movies “Roma” and “The Favourite” led all contenders with 10 nominations apiece including Best Picture. However, with NO clear front-runner in the mix, it was a night full of twists and surprises just like...