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The Biggest Surprises on the Emmy Ballot

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The Emmy ballot reveals only five lead acting nominees this year, signaling a major contraction in the industry.
The episode begins with the hosts discussing the Emmy ballot, noting that only five lead actors will be nominated in drama, comedy, and limited series categories, a rarity attributed to fewer submissions and ensemble-heavy shows. They explore network submission strategies, citing examples like Sissy Spacek's omission from Dying for Sex and Lauren Weidman's self-submission for Hacks. The conversation turns to writing submissions, with The Pit submitting three episodes versus Severance's one, highlighting confidence in its narrative. After a break, the focus shifts to mid-year Oscar predictions. The hosts analyze Cannes contenders, particularly Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier, which Neon has dated for November and is seen as a strong international play. They also discuss Jennifer Lawrence's Die My Love, noting mixed reviews but potential acting chances. Sundance releases are covered, including Rose Byrne's If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You from A24 and Ava Victor's Sorry Baby, with debates on their awards viability. The hosts then preview upcoming films, starting with Sinners, which is gaining momentum akin to Everything Everywhere All at Once, driven by Michael B. Jordan's star power and box office success. They examine trailers for Wicked for Good, A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, assessing their awards potential. Other notable mentions include The Lost Bus from Apple, F1 starring Brad Pitt, and Netflix's slate like Jay Kelly and an untitled Catherine Bigelow film. The episode concludes with a brief on Brokeback Mountain's re-release and upcoming book club discussions.

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A public Emmy ballot turns category scarcity into a live read on awards strategy.

Little Gold Men turns the public Emmy ballot into a sharp awards-season gauge. With submissions missing in lead acting categories, drama, comedy, and limited will each land only five lead actor nominees, and David Canfield, Richard Lawson, and Rebecca Ford use that wrinkle to…

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You want one more awards-savvy pass through the public Emmy ballot before nominations voting closes Monday.

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