Showrunners will get the celeb treatment at the Aug. 21 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Presenters for this year’s Creative Arts kudos — the precursor to the following week’s primetime Emmycast — will feature some of TV’s top showrunners, including Ryan Murphy (“Glee”), Damon Lindelof (“Lost”), Clyde Phillips (“Dexter”), Matthew Weiner (“Mad Men”) and Steve Levitan (“Modern Family”).
But the star wattage won’t be diminished: The showrunners will be paired with talent from their series. Murphy will be joined on stage by Jane Lynch, for example, while Christina Hendricks will share the podium with Weiner; Elizabeth Mitchell will stand next to Lindelof; John Lithgow will join Phillips; and Rico Rodriguez will stand with Levitan.
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are set for Saturday, Aug. 21; a two-hour special of highlights from the kudofest will air Aug. 27 on E!
This past weekend, LOST’s Elizabeth Mitchell was one of the panelists at the Women Who Kick Ass panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Among many topics, Mitchell discussed her dissatisfaction with the Season 4 episode “The Other Woman”.
It’s always great to be recognized for one’s work, and when friends are included in the recognition, it’s even better. With all the ‘LOST’ nominations, it’s almost as though the winning (or not winning) will be anti-climactic. I’m happy as can be for Matthew, and the only thing I can imagine that would be better than being nominated in the same category as Michael Emerson would be if the Emmy voters would be so kind as to let us win together, thank you very much……..but in truth, I feel as though they already have.
Elizabeth Mitchell:
I’m shocked. And so happy. I loved Juliet so much. The nomination is a wonderful way to say goodbye.
Michael Emerson:
I’m delighted at the broad recognition that “Lost” has received this year and am thrilled to be able to share the excitement with my cast mates. I’m also ecstatic that my wife Carrie’s show, “True Blood,” received a nomination–we’re both looking forward to the party in August.
The 2010 Emmy nominees were just announced. LOST has been nominated under the following categories:
Outstanding Drama Series: LOST
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Matthew Fox
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series: Michael Emerson, Terry O’Quinn
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Elizabeth Mitchell (”The End”)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series: Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse. “The End”
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series: Jack Bender (”The End”)
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series: Stephen Semel, Mark J. Goldman, Christopher Nelson, Henk Van Eeghan (”The End”)
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series: “The End”
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour): “The End”
Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series: “Ab Aeterno”
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series: Michael Giacchino, “The End”.
Outstanding Special Class Programs: ABC’s LOST Presents: Mysteries Of The Universe – The Dharma Initiative• ABC Digital Media – Christopher J. Powers, Producer – Ted Bramble, Producer – Agnes Chu, Producer – Gregg Nations, Producer.
SL-LOST reader Charlie was lucky enough last night to meet Elizabeth Mitchell at a V event in London:
I for one went only because of her (in fact, I watch the show, because of her. Same with FlashForward and Sonya Walger and Dominic Monaghan, haha!). Although, of course, everyone was aware that Lost ended just last week, so there were related questions. The interviewer stated that her scene with Sawyer at the vending machine was “everyone’s favourite scene from the finale” (I agree, that and the Claire/Kate/Charlie moment), and she also commented on how working with great actors such as Michael Emerson, Terry O’Quinn and Matthew Fox really help her as an actress, saying that she could build on their talent, and sometimes hide behind it (she was being very modest!). She also commented that Michael Emerson was consistently in the zone whilst shooting and never came out of character, despite her best attempts, suggesting some kind of fun banter going on behind the scenes.
Also, she made a point of saying that despite what people say about Juliet and Erica’s characters being very similar, she thinks they are worlds apart, and greatly enjoys playing the maternal role (David?) and that her own personal experience as a mother makes it a lot easier.
She was wonderful and really stole the show; I felt bad for Scott Wolf, because most of the questions were aimed at Elizabeth or Morena Baccarin, but throughout the interview, she was so engaging, cute and funny. Her laugh and smile is just incredible. She looked fantastic too. She just seems such a natural, down to earth person and I loved that.
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