Excitement Builds for 5th Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards on A&E
May29

Excitement Builds for 5th Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards on A&E

While its sister awards for films have been around for two decades now, the Critics’ Choice Television Awards, airing Sunday night on A&E, will be just five years old. Yet in that short time, early childhood in terms of awards show longevity, the CCTAs have made a deep impact on the TV industry. Growing from a luncheon in its first year to several years of non-televised gala dinners that recognize multiple categories of artistry...

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‘Justified,’ ‘Olive Kitteridge’ Top Noms for Critics’ Choice TV Awards
May06

‘Justified,’ ‘Olive Kitteridge’ Top Noms for Critics’ Choice TV Awards

The nominations for the 5th annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards released today are causing big buzz in the biz, with some surprising choices topping the leaderboard for honors given out by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. Full disclosure: I’m a voting member of the organization. As is historically the case with the Emmy nominations, HBO leads the nominations count–garnering 27 nods, followed by FX with 16....

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Most Exciting New TV Shows Honored by Critics’ Choice
Jun09

Most Exciting New TV Shows Honored by Critics’ Choice

Some of them you may have already seen, like AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire and Showtime’s Penny Dreadful. But the rest are coming soon to a screen near you soon. These are the just-announced television programs being honored as the Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Most Exciting New Series:     ·         Extant – CBS ·         Gotham – FOX ·         Halt and Catch Fire – AMC ·         The Leftovers – HBO ·         Outlander...

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