The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises. 'The Mandalorian' -- maybe thanks to Baby Yoda -- snagged a surprising 15 nominations.
Leslie Jones announces this year's Emmy nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series during the 72nd Emmy Awards Nominations Announcements which streamed LIVE on Emmys.com on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE
One of the hit characters from the show resembles a baby version of Yoda. A second season for "The Mandalorian" is coming in OctoberHBO's "Watchmen," an adaptation of one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of all time, was ignored by the Golden Globe voters but not by the Emmys. Despite glowing reviews from critics, HBO's adaptation proved to be divisive among some comic book fans. Some disdainful viewers were frustrated that showrunner Damon Lindelof's "Watchmen" was too political.Quibi, the mobile phone-only platform that offers installments of movies and TV shows in 10 minutes or less, found itself long on Emmy admiration.
That represents a success for Quibi's creators Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman, who have been pushing for the platform to finally get some buzz and recognition. In its first year, that's no small accomplishment.Rising star Zendaya has gotten her first Emmy Award nomination and now she gets to hang with royalty -- well, at least fellow nominee Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in "The Crown.
The show starring Nick Offerman earned only four nominations, including for sound editing, special visual effects, cinematography and sound mixing.
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