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Dale Dickey Basks in Emmy Nod on Widow’s Bay's Cursed Island
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Dale Dickey Basks in Emmy Nod on Widow’s Bay's Cursed Island

Dale Dickey discusses her first Emmy nomination for Rosemary on Widow’s Bay, the Apple TV comedy-horror created by Katie Dippold and Hiro Murai. She recalls memorizing an 11-page monologue with slides, the challenge of keeping up with the island’s lore, and the fun of watching her co-star Matthew Rhys react to the chaos. Dickey notes the show’s growing momentum as viewers discover her iconic, often-dry humor, hints at a likely season 2, and reflects on aging in Hollywood while staying committed to offbeat, character-driven comedy.

Feinberg Forecast Maps the 2026 Emmy Landscape Across 63 Categories
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Feinberg Forecast Maps the 2026 Emmy Landscape Across 63 Categories

THR's Scott Feinberg previews the 2026 Primetime Emmys after the finalists were announced, laying out a 63-category forecast that ranks contenders in drama, comedy, limited series and more. Highlights include The Pitt as the expected Best Drama winner, Hacks leading Best Comedy, and Beef topping the Limited/Anthology race, with final voting Aug. 17–26 and campaigns already heating up. Feinberg emphasizes these are projections of how voters will likely act, not his personal picks, and many outcomes could shift before ballots close.

Brittany Allen Bets on Self-Submission to Earn Emmy Nod
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Brittany Allen Bets on Self-Submission to Earn Emmy Nod

Actress Brittany Allen, who plays Roxie Hamler on The Pitt, earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series after HBO did not submit her; she self-submitted and, with her husband, mounted a DIY For Your Consideration campaign that included sharing audition footage and public posts, which resonated with fans. HBO’s Casey Bloys noted they can’t submit everyone but encourage self-submission. Allen acknowledges campaigning is expensive and weighs hiring a publicist, but hopes the nomination opens doors to more complex roles and potentially an agent; her career also includes a Daytime Emmy win on All My Children, underscoring the industry’s volatile fortunes.

Pitt Lays Claim to Emmys Noms as Diversity in Acting Slumps
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Pitt Lays Claim to Emmys Noms as Diversity in Acting Slumps

Nomination morning shows HBO Max on top with 122 nominations, Apple TV at a company‑record 87, and Netflix at 111 as The Pitt leads programs with 25 nominations (13 in acting thanks to two self‑submissions), while Hacks sets a comedy‑nomination record with 24; however diversity in acting nominations falls 39% to 17 performers of color across lead and supporting roles, signaling a shifting landscape ahead of the Sept. 14 Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC.

Peak TV Dominates Emmys 2026: The Pitt Leads a Narrow Field
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Peak TV Dominates Emmys 2026: The Pitt Leads a Narrow Field

Finalists for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards reveal a peak-TV landscape led by The Pitt (25 nominations), Hacks (24) and Widow’s Bay (19), with HBO/HBO Max and Netflix again topping the major categories and Apple TV+ delivering a strong showing in drama and comedy acting. The season also features crossovers like Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime nomination in the variety categories, while notable snubs include Taylor Sheridan’s slate and The Amazing Race, underscoring a year in which a handful of shows drive a large share of nominations.

Taylor Sheridan’s TV Empire Still Misses Emmy Spotlight
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Taylor Sheridan’s TV Empire Still Misses Emmy Spotlight

The 2026 Emmy nominations once again overlook Taylor Sheridan’s TV slate, with Michelle Pfeiffer in The Madison snubbed from Lead Actress and veterans Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott in Landman also left out. Tulsa King did pick up a stunt-coordination nod, but acting and writing nominations for Sheridan’s shows remain scarce. Critics point to Sheridan’s contentious relationship with voters and his own admission that Emmys aren’t his priority, suggesting that only technical categories may offer future recognition while major acting/writing wins remain uncertain.

Emmys Ignore Industry Again Despite Season 4 Brilliance
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Emmys Ignore Industry Again Despite Season 4 Brilliance

The 2026 Emmy nominations exclude HBO’s Industry despite Season 4 being widely praised as its strongest yet, tackling bold topics and delivering standout performances. While critics' groups and BAFTA recognized the show, the Emmys did not nominate it in major drama categories. Voters' unfamiliarity or misalignment with Emmy tastes are suggested reasons. HBO has renewed Industry for a fifth and final season, meaning one last shot at Emmys next year.

Emmys 2026: Surprises Rise, Snubs Stand Out
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Emmys 2026: Surprises Rise, Snubs Stand Out

The 2026 Emmy nominations delivered a mix of surprises and snubs: Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors earned a drama nod while Jon Hamm was notably snubbed in the drama actor race; Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell were left out of limited series contention; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II scored a surprise nod in comedy acting; Chase Infiniti earned a drama actress nomination for The Testaments; The Amazing Race was excluded from the nominations; Ariana Madix received an unexpected reality-host nod for Love Island USA (note: Love Island USA streams on Peacock, not Netflix).

Emmys 2026: Hacks and The Pitt Lead Noms as Stars React with Emotion
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Emmys 2026: Hacks and The Pitt Lead Noms as Stars React with Emotion

Emmys 2026 nominations spark emotional moments from stars across HBO/Hulu/Apple TV+ projects, led by Hacks’ record nominations and The Pitt’s wide recognition, with actors like Shailene Woodley, Sepideh Moafi, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Pryce, Linda Cardellini and Joy Sunday sharing candid reactions about the moment and what it could mean for their careers and shows.

Widow's Bay Grabs 19 Emmy Noms, Marking a Major Debut
television2 days ago

Widow's Bay Grabs 19 Emmy Noms, Marking a Major Debut

Apple TV+ horror-comedy Widow's Bay, from Katie Dippold and Hiro Murai, earned 19 Emmy nominations—including Outstanding Comedy Series and a lead nod for Matthew Rhys—making it the top new-show haul of the year. The nominations span acting (Kate O’Flynn, Dale Dickey, Stephen Root, Hamish Linklater, Betty Gilpin) and crafts (production design, casting, directing, cinematography, editing, music, sound). Not all episodes were submitted due to timing, which makes the tally even more impressive amid competition like Pluribus.

Widow’s Bay Dominates 2026 Emmys as Sweeney and White Miss Out
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Widow’s Bay Dominates 2026 Emmys as Sweeney and White Miss Out

The 2026 Emmy nominations spotlight The Pitt at the top with Widow’s Bay scoring 19 nominations, signaling a strong year for newcomers and popular series like Hacks. However, high-profile snubs include Sydney Sweeney and Jeremy Allen White in acting categories, along with Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan for Reggie Dinkins and Half Man also overlooked. Surprises include Jason Bateman earning a lead nod for Black Rabbit and Connor Storrie receiving a guest-actor nomination for hosting SNL. The ceremony airs Sept. 14 with Mariska Hargitay hosting.

Widow’s Bay Sparks Emmy Buzz with 19 Nominations for a Breakout Horror-Comedy
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Widow’s Bay Sparks Emmy Buzz with 19 Nominations for a Breakout Horror-Comedy

Apple TV+’s horror-comedy Widow’s Bay leads the 2026 Emmy nominations for new series with 19 nods, including best comedy and top writing and directing noms for creator Katie Dippold and Hiro Murai, signaling a breakout hit that outpaced Hacks and Pluribus; final-season timing means a portion of its finale wasn’t eligible, keeping buzz strong for next year.