The Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special is one that could help you steal your pool. This year’s nominees include comedy specials and live events. While the Kennedy Center Honors won last year, Savanna New says a certain fundraising program could be rewarded for making a difference.
‘Memphis’ won for Best Musical and ‘Red’ was named Best Play at the 61st Annual Tony Awards. Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Catherine Zeta-Jones also won major acting awards, along with Viola Davis and Scarlett Johansson. Savanna New’s full recap is now up!
Part 2 of Savanna New’s Tony Awards preview focuses on plays. Big name nominees include Scarlett Johansson, Jude Law, Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, and Laura Linney. But everyone on Broadway wants to know if “Next Fall” can upset “Red”, and if Alfred Molina can win Best Actor.
AwardsPicks has all awards shows covered, and that includes this Sunday’s Tony Awards. Part 1 of Savanna New’s preview covers musicals. Will “Fela!” or “Memphis” take Best Musical? Can “A Little Night Music” upset “La Cage aux Folles” for Best Revival? Find out here.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s latest film “Micmacs” is an enchanting, clever, and offbeat picture that will leave you smiling, says Savanna New in her review. Jeunet’s “Amelie” received a Best Foreign Film nomination, and “Micmacs” could contend for several Oscars, including Best Art Direction and Cinematography.
The series “Lost” has ended, and our writers still can’t stop talking about the finale. Yesterday, it was Kit Bowen. Today, Adam Spunberg and Savanna New offer their thoughts on the series and tackle five pressing questions. If you’re a fan of the show, this is a must read.
Nicolas Chartier, one of several producers for “The Hurt Locker,” has been banned from the Oscars this Sunday after sending an inappropriate e-mail to Academy members asking for votes over “Avatar.” With a tight Best Picture race, could Chartier have cost his film an Oscar? Savanna New reports.
The five nominees for Best Original Song are underwhelming, write Adam Spunberg and Savanna New. With two Randy Newman songs, a French song, and a little number from “Nine,” T-Bone Burnett’s “The Weary Kind” from “Crazy Heart” may come out on top.
