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| re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON | |
| Posted by: mikem 03:49 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON - mikem 02:31 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| Interesting article by Pete Hammond, one of the awards gurus, who notes that the Hamilton actors are getting nominated for the exact same performance six of them got Tony nominations for. Since this is essentially a filmed version of the stage production, these performances weren't really adapted or modified for the screen. So should they be eligible for a screen award? He notes, "What’s to keep every big show on Broadway from doing the same thing going forward — not adapting their shows for TV but simply shooting it while everyone’s still in costume?" |
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| Link | https://deadline.com/2021/07/emmy-nominations-hamilton-wandavision-mandalorian-1234791815/ |
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| re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON | |
| Posted by: ryhog 05:39 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON - mikem 03:49 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| I have said this before but it is the prerogative of folks who give awards to set their own rules. Yes, we can call their rules stupid and we can call their nominations stupid but the truth is that awards are stupid. Beyond that controversial notion, what is the reasoned basis for saying an actor should not get an Emmy when they were eligible for a Tony if an actor can get a Tony even though they were eligible for a Drama Desk, Outer Critics, etc etc etc award? | |
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| re: Should be zero nominations for Hamilton | |
| Posted by: Bwayguy 04:16 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON - mikem 03:49 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| I love Hamilton but it's ridiculous that a filmed stage version should even qualify for the Emmy's. | |
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| re: but there is precedence for it | |
| Posted by: JAllenC3 04:48 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Should be zero nominations for Hamilton - Bwayguy 04:16 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| The Sweeney Todd tour video got 5 EMMY nominations winning 3 including for George Hearn as Sweeney. | |
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| re: but there is precedence for it | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 08:37 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: but there is precedence for it - JAllenC3 04:48 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| True. And ''Sweeney Todd'' competed in the categories of Variety or Music Program. ''Hamilton'' is competing as Variety Special (Pre-Recorded). However, Angela Lansbury and George Hearn competed in ''Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.'' (And Hearn won.) If that category still existed, that's where Miranda and Odom probably best belonged. But the Emmys discontinued that category after 2008. So Miranda & Co. were eligible in the acting categories of Limited or Anthology Series, even though ''Hamilton'' isn't a Limited Series, etc. |
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| re: Should be zero nominations for Hamilton | |
| Posted by: tenor1350 04:26 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Should be zero nominations for Hamilton - Bwayguy 04:16 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| Comedy specials are eligible, and all they do is stick a camera into the theatre where the comedian is doing his act... | |
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| re: Should be zero nominations for Hamilton | |
| Posted by: Bwayguy 04:42 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Should be zero nominations for Hamilton - tenor1350 04:26 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| How many comedians do you see being nominated for best actor/actress? | |
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| re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 03:53 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON - mikem 03:49 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| He notes, "What’s to keep every big show on Broadway from doing the same thing going forward — not adapting their shows for TV but simply shooting it while everyone’s still in costume?" Yes, please! |
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| We have the Emmys to thank, in part, for... | |
| Posted by: Quicheo 12:24 pm EDT 07/14/21 | |
| In reply to: re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON - MockingbirdGirl 03:53 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| ...showering "Sweeney Todd" with attention and giving producers more reason to give us "Sunday in the Park with George", "Into the Woods", and "Passion"--which in turn inspired generations of theater makers and performers. I think awards like these exist most usefully to encourage more excellence and more innovation in programming and to draw attention to things that should continue or we should have more of--so, please, nominate the hell out of "Hamilton", "...Utopia", and any other filmed show that has been done with care. |
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| re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON | |
| Posted by: tandelor 06:13 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
| In reply to: re: 12 Emmy nominations for HAMILTON - MockingbirdGirl 03:53 pm EDT 07/13/21 | |
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| I'm with you MBG. If only.... | |
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