LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the 2019 Emmy nominations (all times local):
8:22 a.m.
Everything is in place and the 2019 Emmy nominations are about to begin.
Actors D’Arcy Carden of “The Good Place” and Ken Jeong of “Dr. Ken” will announce the nominees Tuesday starting at 8:30 a.m. PDT.
Both presenters are potential nominees.
A pair of nearly 20-foot-tall Emmys are adorning the stage at the TV academy in Los Angeles where the nominees will be announced.
This year’s multiple nominees could include long-running shows that finished their final seasons such as “Game of Thrones,” ”Veep” and “The Big Bang Theory.”
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12:01 a.m.
“Game of Thrones” is seeking to claim the Emmy Awards version of the Iron Throne one last time.
When the Emmy nominations are released Thursday, the HBO fantasy saga could be in the running for television’s top honour for its eighth and final season.
It’s earned three previous top drama series awards and is the defending champ.
Top contenders will be announced at the Television Academy in Los Angeles beginning at 8:30 a.m. Pacific.
“Veep,” which holds a trio of best comedy series Emmys, is after its final trophies after wrapping its seven-season run.
“The Big Bang Theory,” which ended this year after 12 seasons, is among its possible competitors.
The 71st Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 on Fox, with the host yet to be announced.
The Associated Press
