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Key Moments That Defined This Year's Emmy Nominees
On July 15th, the 2025 Emmy Award nominations were announced, and expectedly, we all were delighted AND surprised to see the outcome. Like really surprised. And like every award season, there are some major nominations that signify the greatness of actors and the art that is television and cinema. This nomination announcement did not disappoint (okay, maybe a little) with its results. These are the significant moments from the nomination announcement that we all should applaud and celebrate: Ayo Edebiri is the first female in Emmy history to be nominated as both an actor and a director for her work on The Bear. In 2023, Ayo won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for The Bear. She was nominated in 2024 for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Comedy Series but lost to Hacks star Jean Smart. This year she is nominated again in the Outstanding Leading Actress in a Comedy Series category. And for the first time in her career, she is nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for her direction of the episode Napkins in The Bear. Kathy Bates has become the oldest woman in history to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the age of 77, for the show Matlock. As a decorated and celebrated actress and veteran of the industry, Kathy Bates has crossed several milestones, with this one adding to it. This nomination is very fitting, considering that she is planning to retire from acting after the show ends. Big ensemble cast shows Severance and The Studio lead the Emmy nominations. The two shows, both of Apple TV+, were the most-nominated TV shows for the 2025 Emmys. This also shows the shift of preference for streaming platforms, with Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+ moving ahead of leads the race with 27 nominations, and The Studio with 23 nominations. And out of these nominations, 9 are for actors in Severance and 10 are for actors in the latter. This signals that guest stars and a known cast really racked up the views and popularity of the two shows, in addition to their scripts. HBO's The Pitt received 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Leading Actor, and is finally getting its due appreciation. These nominations are a major win for the show, but this signifies a bigger win for its creators. The show being a massive hit amongst fans is signaling the rise in appeal and appreciation for budget-friendly settings: the cast had a fixed fee per episode ranging from $35K to $50K, allowing for a modest budget of $4-5 million for each episode. The fixed fee is being picked up to adjust to larger episode drops and scheduling. Additionally, the strategy behind weekly episode drops to generate organic growth worked in the favor of the show, as it quickly became a fan favorite. And honestly, all of this recognition is much deserved!The notable nominations for the show are as follows: Noah Wyle for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Katherine LaNasa for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and The Pitt itself for Outstanding Drama Series, as well as two directing nods for Amanda Marsalis and John Wells for the 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. episodes. Harrison Ford, Aimee Lou Wood, Cooper Koch, Kristen Bell, and many others get their first acting Emmy nomination! Harrison Ford, the legendary actor, was nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category for the 2025 Emmys, marking his first-ever Emmy nod in his long and illustrious career. Similarly, Kristen Bell was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This, Aimee Lou Wood for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The White Lotus, and Cooper Koch for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. This marks their first acting Emmy nomination. Owen Cooper, the breakout star in Netflix's successful show, Adolescence, becomes the youngest nominee in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, making history! Owen Cooper has become a breakout star with this critically acclaimed show. Earning a nomination as his first-ever acting gig is a major win for the young actor! And if he were to win the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, he would go on to become the youngest male winner in that category. Martin Scorsese, the legendary director behind Taxi Driver and many others, lands his first-ever Emmy nomination for the show The Studio. The director got the Emmy nod for his first foray into acting, for the "Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series," and it definitely was meaningful to him. Martin Scorsese's daughter posted the moment he found out about his nominatation, and it really was the sweetest thing to witness. Very wholesome. Besides these impressive moments, this year's nomination announcement also revealed some shocking snubs of beloved actors and shows, such as Patrick Schwarzenegger for The White Lotus. While the majority of the cast members of The White Lotus were included in the award race, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, and Leslie Bibb didn't seem to make the cut. And given the high praise for Patrick in this season, this definitely was a letdown. Similarly, Elizabeth Moss was also snubbed for the last season of The Handmaid's Tale, where she had been nominated in the past for Outstanding Lead Actress four times, and even won once. Eddie Redmayne won a Golden Globe and a SAG award for his role in The Day Of The Jackal but missed an acting nomination at the Emmys. Similarly, Agatha All Along missed out on any acting nominations, the loved show Andor missed out in the acting category, and Squid Game season 2 had no nominations, a major shock compared to the run they had in season 1. These Emmy Award 2025 nominations stand out as a testament to the fact that we are having the best television run currently. While the snubs were definitely surprising, I could not be more excited to see what other works are underway and who ultimately will walk away with an Emmy. It's moments like these that make me a true cinema and TV fan. The 2025 Emmys will be broadcast on September 24.
Metro
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Harry Potter fans have major complaint about TV series that they want abolished
Harry Potter fans have been left furious by the rumoured number of episodes in the first season of the HBO TV reboot. Earlier this week, filming for the ambitious seven-season show kicked off at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire. The newly cast Harry Potter, Dominic McLaughlin, was pictured in the iconic Hogwarts outfit, with the look completed with a lightning scar. This came before fans got their first glimpse at Nick Frost as Hagrid, although not all were totally happy with the new casting choice. However, following the reveal that season 1 of the HBO series is only meant to have six episodes, fans have called for the show to be 'abolished' altogether. According to a production insider, the first two seasons of Harry Potter will be filmed back to back. Both seasons are believed to only have six episodes, with further seasons potentially expanding to eight, Redanian Intelligence claim. The first season is said to be filming from now until May 2026, with season 2 being planned to start at the same time next year from July 2026 to May 2027. Commenting online, @Nljigakulive wrote: '6 episodes???? Isn't the whole point of this to flesh out everything the books cut? Is that enough time.' @voxpaucorum said: 'Six episodes? This seems like way too little to cover a single book unless the seasons cover multiple episodes which would be insane.' @adamagb also commented: 'Six episodes, they better be 1 hour long.' @NicholasLightTV added: 'So sick of this 6 episode season… Miss the days where we had 20+ episode seasons of Smallville and had something to look forward to weekly for months, even with filler.' Meanwhile, @brwninh4 argued: 'Only 12 episodes??? please cancel the show and do it again.' @SpencisKnight similarly said: 'ONLY 6 EPISODES?!?! Crazy. I thought at least 8 but ok guess it makes sense cause 1 & 2 are the shortest books so the later seasons will be longer. 'Also how the hell does 6 episodes take them filming season 1 until spring of next year.' Finally, @Jay_MK_Marvel wrote: 'You're telling me all this for 6 episodes for the first 2 seasons? Give us more.' While many fans have shared their frustrations over how long it is taking to film the series, one reason behind the delays could be because of child labour laws. According to the same source, the first episode is also said to end with the young students and Hagrid approaching the castle of Hogwarts on a boat for the first time, to give context to how the season might be paced and structured. More Trending Another piece of information they revealed is that Voldemort is already cast and will appear in several episodes, but HBO has no plans of announcing who they are casting until the season airs. HBO has confirmed to Metro that the series will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it's available. View More » Harry Potter will come out on HBO in 2027. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The first look at the new Harry Potter confirmed my worst fears MORE: Full list of Harry Potter TV series cast members so far as production begins MORE: Harry Potter star admits he's already considering leaving TV reboot after one season
Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Last of Us star's 'exquisite' period film everyone is watching
Lena Dunham's period film Catherine Called Birdy is taking the world by storm, with viewers flocking to watch the comedy as the budding actor takes centre stage The historical film is brimming with recognisable faces, but at the centre of it all is emerging British actor Bella Ramsey before they became a household name in the hit series The Last Of Us. Catherine Called Birdy is a 2022 comedy flick, inspired by a 1994 novel and directed by Lena Dunham. After creating the renowned HBO show Girls and featuring in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the filmmaker returned to the director's chair to craft this amusing coming-of-age story that viewers can't seem to get enough of. Birdy, as Catherine is affectionately known, is a young girl of 14, living in the English countryside during the 13th century with her father, Lord Rollo, and their family. When the family coffers take a hit, Rollo decides the best solution is to arrange a marriage for his daughter Birdy. In her characteristic mischievous style, Birdy does everything in her power to fend off potential suitors in an attempt to resist growing up and maintain her independence. Through a series of bizarre antics, she continues to ward off suitors, and through her diary entries, she documents the lessons learned along the way. A review on Rotten Tomatoes reads: "Bella Ramsey delivers a standout performance in Catherine Called Birdy, effortlessly bringing to life the rebellious, witty, and fiercely independent Birdy. With a magnetic screen presence, Ramsey captures the spirit of a young girl pushing back against medieval societal norms with sharp humour and modern sensibility, all while staying grounded in the emotional weight of her circumstances. Another captivated viewer shared: "Brilliant. Excellent dialogue. Engaging. Performances were top-notch", reports the Express. Meanwhile, another described the film as both "exquisite" and "flawless". Taking on the role of Birdy's father is none other than Andrew Scott, renowned for his role in BBC's Fleabag, whilst her mother is portrayed by British TV icon Billie Piper. Adding to the star-studded cast are Joe Alwyn and Paul Kaye, alongside Harry Potter's David Bradley. The film introduced many fans to Bella Ramsey for the first time, following their appearance in Netflix's Hilda, but before their rise to stardom in The Last of Us alongside Hollywood heartthrob Pedro Pascal. However, the filming in Shropshire back in 2021 was a world away from the red carpets they would soon be gracing. Viewers have been quick to laud the performance of the rising star, writing: "Consistently funny and with great performances throughout. The dialogue and pacing are great - not a dull moment!" Lena Dunham, known for her sharp wit, has channelled her comedic prowess into another venture, a Netflix project titled Too Much. This series, while retaining the humour of Catherine Called Birdy and featuring a female lead, delves into the experiences of an American navigating life in London. For those craving Dunham's endearing character development and Ramsey's powerful performance, Catherine Called Birdy is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
Indian Express
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Stampede breaks out at Beyonce's Atlanta concert as woman starts screaming after spotting an insect, 9 injured
Mega-star Beyoncé is currently on her Cowboy Carter tour, performing songs from her latest album of the same name. The tour began on April 28 and is currently on its final leg with only two more shows remaining. During her fourth and last performance in Atlanta, an unfortunate incident occurred as the fans made their way out from the stadium and were going through the Vine City MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) station. After the show concluded, many fans decided to travel back to their homes using public transit, but while going through the station, a random woman in the crowd reportedly spotted an insect and screamed. She started running towards the gates, and her reaction confused the people around her, who in turn also started panicking and sprinting. As the people were trying to rush through the escalator, it reportedly sped up, which caused many people in the crowd to lose their balance and trip. Many people fell over each other, and at least 9 people were injured in this freak stampede. ALSO READ: Hollywood exploited Kanye West; his HBO acting debut was axed, says Seinfeld writer who worked with rapper pre-Kardashians People present in the station reported that the escalator malfunctioned as it sped up and then suddenly came to a halt, and while the authorities, MARTA officials and the manufacturers of the escalator are still investigating what caused this problem, it is believed that the sudden burst of movement might have been a factor. This stampede became the closing chapter in an already chaotic Atlanta run for the artiste, as just two days before her first performance in the city, someone stole from a rental car belonging to her crew. It has been confirmed that the stolen items included hard drives with unreleased songs, show plans, and past and future set lists for her tour. Beyoncé's choreographer and one of her dancers were grabbing something to eat while the car was parked outside a food hall. When they came out, they saw someone had smashed the rear window and stolen two briefcases which contained sensitive information. Beyoncé has suffered heavily because of leaks early in her career, as two of her albums have found their way onto the internet before their release dates. The artiste's next performance will be in Las Vegas on July 25 and 26, which will mark the end of this tour.
Time of India
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- Time of India
HBO CEO reveals what Craig Mazin is planning for The Last of Us Season 3: Release date, cast changes and more
Synopsis HBO CEO Casey Bloys has confirmed that The Last of Us Season 3 is slated for a 2027 release. Showrunner Craig Mazin is deciding whether to structure the season as one long installment or two separate parts. While Neil Druckmann steps back to focus on Naughty Dog, Mazin will lead the series forward, with HBO expressing confidence in his vision.
