CHICAGO – In anticipation of the scariest week of the year, HollywoodChicago.com launches its 2024 Movie Gifts series, which will suggest DVDs and collections for holiday giving.
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Entertainment News: Annual ‘Watchathon Week’ from Comcast Xfinity TV, April 8 - 14, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 9, 2019 - 10:03amCHICAGO – Get the couches ready and the soft pants on … it’s time to binge watch with Xfinity TV. In the week of April 8th through the 14th, 2019, Xfinity offers their seventh annual “Watchathon Week” to their customers, giving them an opportunity to catch up with thousands of movies and shows, including the entire series of “Game of Thrones,” in anticipation of its final season.
Entertainment News: The 2016 Golden Globe Nominees Announced
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 10, 2015 - 4:40pmLOS ANGELES – In a crazy land where films like “The Martian” and “The Big Short” can be nominated as a “comedy or musical” means it’s soon time for the 73rd Annual Golden Globes, on January 10th, 2016. The event kicks off awards season with “Spotlight,” “Room” and “Carol” in the drama film category, and “Game of Thrones,” “Transparent” and “Orange is the New Black” among the TV nominees.
TV News: ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Modern Family’ Top 2014 Emmy Awards
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 26, 2014 - 6:45am- 2014
- 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
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- Breaking Bad
- Bryan Cranston
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- Game of Thrones
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Louie
- Mad Men
- Modern Family
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- Orange is the New Black
- Patrick McDonald
- Robin Williams
- Seth Meyers
- Silicon Valley
- The Big Bang Theory
- True Detective
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LOS ANGELES – It was one more lap around the victory track for the AMC-TV show ‘Breakling Bad,’ as the gritty drama about a teacher turned meth dealer took home six Primetime Emmy Awards at the 66th ceremony on August 25th. ‘Modern Family’ took home the statue for Outstanding Comedy Series for a a fifth straight year.
Interview: Comic Actor Matt Walsh Goes ‘Into the Storm’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2014 - 9:54amCHICAGO – Matt Walsh has been more visible lately, and it has much to do with his approach to character roles, beginning as Mike McLintock on the HBO series “Veep” and currently in the new film “Into the Storm.” For a Chicago native who began doing comedy improvisation here, he is moving on up.
TV News: 2014 Emmy Award Nominations Announced
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 10, 2014 - 7:47pmCHICAGO – Some old TV favorites and some new online upstarts highlight the nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which takes place on Monday, August 25th, 2014. The Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” competes with stalwart sitcoms “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” at this year’s ceremony.
Film Review: British Import ‘Alan Partridge’ With Steve Coogan is Just Plain Silly
Submitted by NickHC on April 26, 2014 - 3:51pmCHICAGO – Before earning Oscar nom validation for his “Philomena” screenplay last year, British comedian Steve Coogan led a separate life as Alan Partridge, a dopey media personality who symbolized the danger of empowering clowns like him with a microphone, whether on a news program, a late night show, or in a radio booth.
TV Feature: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2013
Submitted by BrianTT on December 30, 2013 - 2:37pm- Boardwalk Empire
- Breaking Bad
- Brian Tallerico
- Broadchurch
- Enlightened
- Game of Thrones
- Hannibal
- Hello Ladies
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- House of Cards
- Justified
- List
- Masters of Sex
- Orange is the New Black
- Parks and Recreation
- Ray Donovan
- Rectify
- Television
- The Americans
- The Killing
- The Middle
- The Returned
- The Walking Dead
- Veep
I’ve avoided saying it outright for a few years as it seems like an overwritten headline but one thing is too clear to ignore when looking back at this past year in television — we are currently in the most creatively vital time in the history of the form.
TV News: The 65th Annual Emmy Awards Winners
Submitted by BrianTT on September 22, 2013 - 8:52pmCHICAGO – The 65th Annual Emmy Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, were handed out on September 22, 2013. The awards were spread around to a number of shows, including “The Newsroom,” “Homeland,” “Veep,” “Breaking Bad,” and many more. The winners were as follows:
TV Feature: Predictions For the 65th Annual Emmy Award Winners
Submitted by BrianTT on September 18, 2013 - 1:22pmCHICAGO – The 65th Annual Emmy Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will unfold on Sunday night and I’m back for that annual game of guess the winners. More than any other show, the Emmys seemed designed to make those of us who try to figure them out feel stupid.
TV News: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘30 Rock’ Lead Familiar 2013 Emmy Nominations
Submitted by BrianTT on July 18, 2013 - 7:38amCHICAGO – While there were a few nice surprises (Vera Farmiga! Laura Dern!), the 2013 Emmy nominations were a largely predictable bunch, including most of the nominees from last year, including “Breaking Bad,” “Homeland,” “Downton Abbey,” “Mad Men,” “Modern Family,” and many more.