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48th NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Award ceremony aired last night, and Black-ish and The People vs. OJ racked up. Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali continued the quest to fill a storage unit with awards. And the speeches were inspiring. Check out the list of winners in the television and film categories.

Television

Outstanding Drama Series – Queen Sugar

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series – Anthony Anderson (Black-ish)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series – Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us)

Outstanding Comedy Series – (Black-ish)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series – Taraji P. Henson (Empire)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Laurence Fishburne (Black-ish)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Tichina Arnold (Survivor’s Remorse)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Jussie Smollett (Empire)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Naturi Naughton (Power)

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series – The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special – Courtney B. Vance (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story)

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special – Regina King (American Crime)

Outstanding Children’s Program – An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series) – Marsai Martin (Black-ish)

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series – Kenya Barris (Black-ish)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series – Ava DuVernay (Queen Sugar)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series – Donald Glover (Atlanta – “Value”)

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series – John Singleton (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story – “The Race Card”)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television) – Rick Famuyiwa (Confirmation)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television) – Charles Murray (Roots – “Night 3”)

Film

Outstanding Motion Picture – Hidden Figures

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture – Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures)

 

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – Denzel Washington (Fences)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Viola Davis (Fences)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture – Moonlight

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film) – Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film) – Idris Elba (The Jungle Book)

 

Entertainer of the Year – Dwayne Johnson
Congratulations to all the NAACP Image Award winners. The full list of winners can be found here.

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NAACP Image Awards

Award season in full swing, and the NAACP has released their nominations for the 2017 Image Awards. Anthony Anderson will serve as host. Nominations pretty much went as expected. Check the list below to see who got nominated and tune into the Image Awards. Good luck to all the nominees.

TELEVISION

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • “Atlanta” (FX)
  • “black-ish” (ABC)
  • “Insecure” (HBO)
  • “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz)
  • “The Carmichael Show” (NBC)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Anthony Anderson – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Don Cheadle – “House of Lies” (Showtime)
  • Donald Glover – “Atlanta” (FX)
  • Dwayne Johnson – “Ballers” (HBO)
  • Kevin Hart – “Real Husbands of Hollywood” (BET)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Issa Rae – “Insecure” (HBO)
  • Keesha Sharp – “Lethal Weapon” (FOX)
  • Niecy Nash – “The Soul Man” (TV Land)
  • Tracee Ellis Ross – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Uzo Aduba – “Orange Is the New Black” (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  • David Alan Grier – “The Carmichael Show” (NBC)
  • Deon Cole – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Laurence Fishburne – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Miles Brown – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Tituss Burgess – “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Erica Ash – “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz)
  • Laverne Cox – “Orange Is The New Black” (Netflix)
  • Marsai Martin – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Tichina Arnold – “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz)
  • Yvonne Orji – “Insecure” (HBO)

Outstanding Drama Series

  • “Empire” (FOX)
  • “Power” (Starz)
  • “Queen Sugar” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
  • “This Is Us” (NBC)
  • “Underground” (WGN America)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

  • Kofi Siriboe – “Queen Sugar” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
  • Mike Colter – “Marvel’s Luke Cage” (Netflix)
  • Omari Hardwick – “Power” (Starz)
  • Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us” (NBC)
  • Terrence Howard – “Empire” (FOX)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell – “Underground” (WGN America)
  • Kerry Washington – “Scandal” (ABC)
  • Rutina Wesley – “Queen Sugar” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
  • Taraji P. Henson – “Empire” (FOX)
  • Viola Davis – “How to Get Away with Murder” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • Alfred Enoch – “How To Get Away With Murder” (ABC)
  • Jesse Williams – “Greys Anatomy” (ABC)
  • Joe Morton – “Scandal” (ABC)
  • Jussie Smollett – “Empire” (FOX)
  • Trai Byers – “Empire” (FOX)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  • Amirah Vann – “Underground” (WGN America)
  • CCH Pounder – “NCIS: New Orleans” (CBS)
  • Cicely Tyson – “How To Get Away with Murder” (ABC)
  • Lynn Whitfield – “Greenleaf” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
  • Naturi Naughton – “Power” (Starz)

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

  • “American Crime” (ABC)
  • “Confirmation” (HBO)
  • “Roots” (History)
  • “The Night Of” (HBO)
  • “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

  • Courtney B. Vance – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
  • Jeffrey Wright – “Confirmation” (HBO)
  • Malachi Kirby – “Roots” (History)
  • Sterling K. Brown – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

  • Anika Noni Rose – “Roots” (History)
  • Audra McDonald – “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill” (HBO)
  • Emayatzy Corinealdi – “Roots” (History)
  • Kerry Washington – “Confirmation” (HBO)
  • Regina King – “American Crime” (ABC)

Outstanding Children’s Program

  • “All In With Cam Newton” (Nickelodeon)
  • “An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win” (Amazon)
  • “Doc McStuffins” (Disney Junior)
  • “K.C. Undercover” (Disney Channel)
  • “The Lion Guard” (Disney Junior)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series)

  • Emyyri Crutchfield – “Roots” (History)
  • Hudson Yang – “Fresh Off The Boat” (ABC)
  • Lonnie Chavis – “This Is Us” (NBC)
  • Marsai Martin – “black-ish” (ABC)
  • Miles Brown – “black-ish” (ABC)

MOTION PICTURE

Outstanding Motion Picture

  • “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)
  • “Hidden Figures” (20th Century Fox)
  • “Loving” (Focus Features/Big Beach)
  • “Moonlight” (A24)
  • “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

  • Denzel Washington – “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)
  • Don Cheadle – “Miles Ahead” (Sony Pictures Classics)
  • Nate Parker – “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
  • Stephan James – “Race” (Focus Features/The Luminary Group A Solofilms/Trinidad/Trinity/Trinity Race Production)
  • Will Smith – “Collateral Beauty” (Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema)

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

  • Angela Bassett – “London Has Fallen” (Focus Features/Millennium Films/G-Base Production)
  • Madina Nalwanga – “Queen of Katwe” (Walt Disney Studios)
  • Ruth Negga – “Loving” (Focus Features/Big Beach)
  • Taraji P. Henson – “Hidden Figures” (20th Century Fox)
  • Tika Sumpter – “Southside With You” (Roadside Attractions)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

  • Alano Miller – “Loving” (Focus Features/Big Beach)
  • Chadwick Boseman – “Captain America: Civil War” (Marvel Studios)
  • David Oyelowo – “Queen of Katwe” (Walt Disney Studios)
  • Mahershala Ali – “Moonlight” (A24)
  • Trevante Rhodes – “Moonlight” (A24)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

  • Aja Naomi King – “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
  • Lupita Nyong’o – “Queen of Katwe” (Walt Disney Studios)
  • Mo’ Nique – “Almost Christmas” (Universal Pictures)
  • Octavia Spencer – “Hidden Figures” (20th Century Fox)
  • Viola Davis – “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

  • “Lion” (The Weinstein Co.)
  • “Loving” (Focus Features/Big Beach)
  • “Miles Ahead” (Sony Pictures Classics)
  • “Moonlight” (A24)
  • “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

WRITING

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

  • Donald Glover – “Atlanta” – B.A.N. (FX)
  • Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore – “Insecure” – Insecure as F**k (HBO)
  • Kenya Barris – “black-ish” – Hope (ABC)
  • Our Lady J – “Transparent” – If I Were A Bell (Amazon)
  • Prentice Penny – “Insecure” – Real as F**k (HBO)

Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series

  • Akela Cooper – “Marvel’s Luke Cage” – Manifest (Netflix)
  • Anthony Sparks – “Queen Sugar” – By Any Chance (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
  • Ava DuVernay – “Queen Sugar” – First Things First (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
  • Joe Robert Cole – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story – The Race Card” – (FX)
  • LaToya Morgan – “TURN: Washington’s Spies” – Benediction (AMC)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture – (Television)

  • Alison McDonald – “An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win” (Amazon)
  • Alison McDonald – “Roots (Night 2)” (History)
  • Charles Murray – “Roots (Night 3)” (History)
  • Rashida Jones and Mike Schur – “Black Mirror: Nosedive” (Netflix)
  • Rhonda Freeman-Baraka – “Merry Christmas, Baby!” (UP TV)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)

  • Adam Mansbach “Barry” (Black Bear Pictures and Cinetic Media)
  • Barry Jenkins (Screenplay) and Tarell Alvin McCraney (Story by) “Moonlight” (A24)
  • Jeff Nichols “Loving” (Focus Features/Big Beach)
  • Nate Parker “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
  • Richard Tanne “Southside With You” (Roadside Attractions)

DIRECTING

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

  • Anton Cropper – “black-ish” – God (ABC)
  • Anton Cropper – “black-ish” – Good-ish Times (ABC)
  • Donald Glover – “Atlanta” – Value (FX)
  • Marta Cunningham – “Transparent” – Exciting and New (Amazon)
  • Melina Matsoukas – “Insecure” – Insecure as F**k” (HBO)

Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series

  • Anthony Hemingway – “Underground” – The Macon 7 (WGN America)
  • John Singleton – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: The Race Card” – (FX)
  • Millicent Shelton – “Empire” – The Lyon Who Cried Wolf (FOX)
  • Paris Barclay – “Pitch” – Pilot (FOX)
  • Sam Esmail – “Mr. Robot” – eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme (USA Network)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)

  • Carl Seaton – “Bad Dad Rehab” – (TV One)
  • Mario Van Peebles – “Roots (Night 2)” – (History)
  • Rick Famuyiwa – “Confirmation” – (HBO)
  • Thomas Carter – “Roots (Night 3)” – (History)
  • Vondie Curtis-Hall – “Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart” – (Lifetime)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture – (Film)

  • Anthony Russo, Joe Russo – “Captain America: Civil War” (Marvel Studios)
  • Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24)
  • Garth Davis – “Lion” (The Weinstein Co.)
  • Mira Nair – “Queen of Katwe” (Walt Disney Studios)
  • Nate Parker – “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

ANIMATED/CGI

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – (Television or Film)

  • Dwayne Johnson – “Moana” (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Idris Elba – “Finding Dory” (Pixar Animation Studios)
  • Idris Elba – “The Jungle Book” (Walt Disney Studios)
  • Kevin Hart – “The Secret Life of Pets” (Universal Pictures)
  • Loretta Devine – “Doc McStuffins” (Disney Junior)

The 48th NAACP Image Awards airs February 11, 2017 at 9/8c live on TV One.

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Fences Film Poster

Fences is based on the play of the same name by August Wilson, also starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in Tony Award-winning roles. It follows a Black family trying to navigate race relations in the 1950s. The film version looks to be just as good. There is already talk of Oscar buzz, and after watching the trailer, the buzz is well-deserved. Take a look at the trailer and see for yourself.

Cast:

Crew:

Fences opens in theaters December 25, 2016. Get tickets here.

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2016 SAG Awards Recap: Black Edition http://filmsofcolor.com/2016/01/31/2016-sag-awards-recap-black-edition/ http://filmsofcolor.com/2016/01/31/2016-sag-awards-recap-black-edition/#respond Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:11:45 +0000 http://filmsofcolor.com/?p=1370 Last night was the 2016 SAG Awards. Unlike the impending Academy Awards, this was a complete success. It’s amazing the success we can achieve when we’re put on the ballots. Idris Elba was the clear winner, taking home two Actors,… Continue Reading

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Last night was the 2016 SAG Awards. Unlike the impending Academy Awards, this was a complete success. It’s amazing the success we can achieve when we’re put on the ballots. Idris Elba was the clear winner, taking home two Actors, but SAG-AFTRA managed to avenge Queen Latifah’s Golden Globes snub. Take a look at the winners, their acceptance speeches, and event photos below.

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series – Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black

 

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Queen Latifah, Bessie

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Idris Elba, Luther

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series – Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder

Photos from the red carpet and ceremony are included below. Congrats to all the winners.

SOC Cast - 2016 SAG Awards

Viola Davis - 2016 SAG Awards

Uzo Aduba - 2016 SAG Awards

Idris Elba and Anthony Mackie - 2016 SAG Awards

Straight Outta Compton Cast - 2016 SAG Awards

Straight Outta Compton Cast - 2016 SAG Awards

Straight Outta Compton - 2016 SAG Awards

Laverne Cox - 2016 SAG Awards

Uzo Aduba - 2016 SAG Awards

Idris Elba - 2016 SAG Awards

Queen Latifah - 2016 SAG Awards

Viola Davis - 2016 SAG Awards

Viola Davis - 2016 SAG Awards

Idris Elba - 2016 SAG Awards

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Hit, Miss, or Let – Week of 09/28/2015 http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/10/05/hit-miss-or-let-week-of-09282015/ http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/10/05/hit-miss-or-let-week-of-09282015/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:14:33 +0000 http://filmsofcolor.com/?p=1229 After a week of big premieres, it was time to see how second episodes would hold up. Some managed to maintain the high level of the premiere, some buckled, one even improved. Check out our thoughts with this week’s Hit,… Continue Reading

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Rosewood

After a week of big premieres, it was time to see how second episodes would hold up. Some managed to maintain the high level of the premiere, some buckled, one even improved. Check out our thoughts with this week’s Hit, Miss, or Let. Now would be a good chance to mention that a show can’t be on the Let list two weeks in a row.

Hits

Minority Report – 1×02 – “Mr. Nice Guy”

With the Minority Report pilot taking a beating among critics, there was a lot of pressure put on the second episode. Where as the pilot put us in the middle of the action and premise, the second episode took a step back and put a focus on character relationships and world building, both of which will be key to the show’s success. The killer in this week’s would be murder was predictable, but sometimes it’s about the how and not the who. One of the highlights of the series so far is how they treat today’s technology and cultural trends as antiquated and obsolete.

Black-ish – 2×02 – “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Gun”

With what seemed to be impeccable timing, last week’s episode of Black-ish dealt with guns. Black-ish took a sensitive topic and handled it with finesse. There were no surprises on who in the Johnson family would fall on which side of gun control, but the kids’ opinions and actions were a nice source of comedy. Junior even put some bass in his voice a la Wes Gibbins. And Ruby’s presence was felt even if she wasn’t there.

Rosewood – 1×02 – “Fireflies and Fidelity”

I’ll admit I was skeptical about Rosewood, but it’s making strides in finding its own. As we got a look into Rosewood’s personal life and relationships, it’s clear that this is the way to go. Seeing how Rosewood’s medical issues affects his romantic life and the tension between him and his mom balances the seemingly omniscient persona we see at his office and crime scenes. Plus, the murder of the week had a nice twist.

Sleepy Hollow – 3×01 – “I, Witness”

Sleepy Hollow returned last week and it had a pretty solid premiere. With the death of Katrina and Henry, Sleepy Hollow was able to get back to its roots and be the show we all know and love. Abbie and Ichabod are rediscovering the teamwork that allowed them to save the world a few times over. And now that Hawley is gone, Jenny now is getting the chance to shine again. Frank Irving is missed, but you can’t win them all.

How to Get Away with Murder – 2×02 – “She’s Dying”

How to Get Away with Murder started off with such a bang, it was hard to see how it could maintain that level. Yet, somehow it did. Annalise had her lovers doing her dirty work, but her lovers turned the tables on her. Wes has maintained the bass in his voice. The law kids are showing growth. Viola Davis continues to prove why she won the Emmy. And there’s another murder mystery.

Misses

Empire – 2×02 – “Without a Country”

Empire is falling apart at the seams. The number of guest stars is disorienting. The plot doesn’t make sense. Lucious recorded a track in jail in one take and released it on the radio before Hakeem could get his album out. And the characters have done a 180. Jamal has become insufferable. Cookie is making stupid decisions. Lucious doesn’t know which son he loves. And Anita is just there. Empire is imploding, and like with most major disasters we can’t look away.

Scandal – 5×02 – “Yes”

The season premiere set up what was to be a promising second episode, with the Olitz affair being exposed. But instead of tackling that head on, Scandal ran away from it. Literally. Olivia spent the entire episode running away from it. And when Fitz finally goes back to Mellie (like he always does), Olivia then decides to confirm the affair. Just another salvo to try salvage another lacking episode. Olivia has long lost her killer instinct and, like the show itself, is a shadow of her former self.

What shows do you think were hits, misses, and lets? Is there a show you think should be covered?

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‘How to Get Away with Murder’ Season One Recap http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/09/23/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-one-recap/ http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/09/23/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-one-recap/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:30:50 +0000 http://filmsofcolor.com/?p=1213 How to Get Away with Murder started off with one major murder, but it really upped the count over the season. Lies, affairs, and betrayal were the mark of the season. No one was safe from corruption. No one can… Continue Reading

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How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder started off with one major murder, but it really upped the count over the season. Lies, affairs, and betrayal were the mark of the season. No one was safe from corruption. No one can claim innocence. It’s been over half a year since the first season finale, so let us refresh your memory.

  • Annalise found herself a nice youthful holiday wig.
  • Annalise can get herself any man at anytime and have them do anything she wants.
  • Annalise put Nate, her boy toy, through the ringer, including a trip to jail.
  • The law kids are bad at the whole murder thing.
  • Annalise got a rude awakening from her mother but had a touching mothering moment with Wes.
  • Wes finally put some bass in his voice.
  • Wes has a disgusting relationship with Rebecca.
  • Bonnie’s win record is almost as bad as David Rosen’s.
  • Bonnie is sleeping with Asher.
  • Michaela finally ends her engagement with her sexually ambiguous beau.
  • Connor sleeps around to get ahead but falls for Oliver.
  • Connor and Oliver gets tested for HIV. Connor’s in the clear, but Oliver tested positive.
  • Laurel and Frank had sexual angst.
  • Laurel also had a thing with a legal aid.
  • Laurel is dealing with being a disappointment to her father (and quite frankly, the viewers).
  • Frank killed Lila.
  • Wes killed Sam, although it was more of a team effort.
  • Who killed Rebecca? It doesn’t really matter.
  • Viola Davis won the Emmy.

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Season Two of How to Get Away with Murder premieres September 24 and will air Thursdays at 10/9c on ABC.

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Emmy Award Winners and Speeches http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/09/21/emmy-award-winners-and-speeches/ http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/09/21/emmy-award-winners-and-speeches/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:34:19 +0000 http://filmsofcolor.com/?p=1208 Last night was the Emmys, and it was an eventful one. Epic speeches were given, and history was made. Congratulations goes out to the winners and the nominees. If you missed the Emmys or just want to hear the speeches… Continue Reading

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Viola Davis - 2015 Emmys

Last night was the Emmys, and it was an eventful one. Epic speeches were given, and history was made. Congratulations goes out to the winners and the nominees. If you missed the Emmys or just want to hear the speeches again, we got you covered.

Regina King – Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (American Crime)

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Uzo Aduba – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Orange Is the New Black)

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Viola Davis – Lead Actress in a Drama Series (How to Get Away with Murder)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrkGmYbvISo

Also congrats to Reg E. Cathey for winning the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

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The 67th Primetime Emmy Award Nominations http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/07/16/the-67th-primetime-emmy-award-nominations/ http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/07/16/the-67th-primetime-emmy-award-nominations/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:29:24 +0000 http://filmsofcolor.com/?p=1044 The Primetime Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and we got some decent representation, which is more than we can say for the Oscars. Check below to see if your favorite Black actor/filmmaker was nominated for an Emmy. Who do… Continue Reading

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67th Primetime Emmys

The Primetime Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and we got some decent representation, which is more than we can say for the Oscars. Check below to see if your favorite Black actor/filmmaker was nominated for an Emmy. Who do you think was snubbed?

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson – Black-ish

Don Cheadle – House of Lies

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Niecy Nash – Getting On

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Andre Braugher – Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Keegan-Michael Key – Key & Peele

Titus BurgessUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Viola Davis – How to Get Away with Murder

Taraji P. Henson – Empire

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Uzo Aduba – Orange Is the New Black

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Queen Latifah – Bessie

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

David Oyelowo – Nightingale

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

Key & Peele

Outstanding TV Movie

Bessie

Nightingale

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Cicely Tyson – How to Get Away with Murder

Khandi Alexander – Scandal

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Reg E. Cathey – House of Cards

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Regina King – American Crime

Angela Bassett – American Horror Story: Freak Show

Mo’Nique – Bessie

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Michael Kenneth Williams – Bessie

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

John Ridley – American Crime, “Episode One”

Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Dee Rees – Bessie

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Key & Peele

The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will air September 20 at 8/7c on FOX.

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2015 BET Awards

Tonight is the 2015 edition of the BET Awards, where BET acknowledges the achievements of entertainers and athletes in their fields. The show will be full of performances and laughs. Tune in tonight to see if your faves take home an award. The nominees for the filmmaking categories are included below.

BEST ACTRESS

Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis

BEST ACTOR

Anthony Anderson
Idris Elba
Jussie Smollett
Kevin Hart
Terrence Howard

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Mo’ne Davis
Quvenzhané Wallis
Zendaya

BEST MOVIE

Annie
Beyond the Lights
Selma
Think Like a Man Too
Top Five

The 2015 BET Awards air tonight at 8/7c on BET and Centric. The full nomination list can be found here.

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Viola Davis to Play Harriet Tubman http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/04/29/viola-davis-to-play-harriet-tubman/ http://filmsofcolor.com/2015/04/29/viola-davis-to-play-harriet-tubman/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:46:26 +0000 http://filmsofcolor.com/?p=830 Harriet Tubman is one of the most well-known Black leaders in history, freeing countless slaves via the Underground Railroad. So, it’s on fitting that she’s getting three biopics. One in particular is an HBO biopic starring Viola Davis. I have… Continue Reading

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Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman is one of the most well-known Black leaders in history, freeing countless slaves via the Underground Railroad. So, it’s on fitting that she’s getting three biopics. One in particular is an HBO biopic starring Viola Davis. I have 100% faith that she will kill this role. She will also serve as a producer. The biopic is based on Kate Clifford Larson’s Bound for the Promise Land. The other two biopics in the works are the WGN drama Underground and the NBC production Freedom Runproduced by Stevie Wonder.

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