The Emmys gets one right

Usually when I think about the Emmys, the first words that pop into my head are "poor decisions". After all, these are the awards which have given three consecutive wins to Jeremy Piven and also once nominated Evangeline Lilly. So its refreshing to hear that CBS is currently in talks with friend of the blog Neil Patrick Harris to host the awards show. Variety has the details:

Thesp [ed: Thespian] Neil Patrick Harris is in the midst of cutting a deal with CBS and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to host the 61st annual kudos [ed: awards ceremony] on Sept. 20. Insiders cautioned that the deal is not yet completed, but all sides are working toward setting Harris as this year's Emmycast frontman as soon as possible.

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Having Harris front and center on the kudocast [ed: awards ceremony] will amount to a promo boost for "Mother," which is set to move into the 8 p.m. anchor slot of the Eye's Monday comedy block the night after the Emmys.

The pressure is on this year's Emmycast exec producer, Don Mischer, to improve the ratings and the critical reception to this year's show. Last year's Primetime Emmy Awards were widely panned for the decision to use five reality show personalities [ed: vapid morons] as co-hosts.

You'll notice I had to clean it up a little, since Variety still hasn't figured out they're supposed to be an actual entertainment news source, not my 12 year old cousin's myspace. Following Harris' successful stint as the host of the Tonys (that's the one about plays), this seems like a no-brainer decision. What would make this all the sweeter is if Harris pairs the hosting gig with a win as best supporting actor, as bambat predicted. That would be legen... wait for it...

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dary! Legendary.

UPDATE: It's a done deal.

via Variety

Further proof nerds are better than you

As you are probably blissfully unaware, the 35th annual Saturn Awards took place last night. The Saturns are known as either the awards for nerds, or the award show that actually rewards good television and movies rather than crap like Grey's Anatomy and Slumdog Millionaire. I've presented the list of major TV winners below and hey, wouldn't you know it, it's all shows that yours truly loves! If it weren't enough that they gave props to such excellent shows as Lost, Dexter, Heroes and Battlestar Galactica; they also put a big old dweeb cherry on top by giving a lifetime achievement award to... Wait for it... Leonard Nimoy! The only way this award show could be more orgasmic for nerds like me is if Summer Glau presented every award in a Princess Leia gold bikini.

Full list of TV winners below (follow the link if you want the movie winners. spoiler: just as nerdy):

THE WINNERS OF THE 35TH ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS

Television Series:
"Lost"

Syndicated/Cable Television Series:
"Battlestar Galactica"

Actor on Television:
Edward James Olmos ("Battlestar Galactica")

Actress on Television:
Mary McDonnell ("Battlestar Galactica")

Supporting Actor on Television:
Adrian Pasdar ("Heroes")

Supporting Actress on Televison:
Jennifer Carpenter ("Dexter")

Guest Starring Role on Television:
Jimmy Smits ("Dexter")

The Lifetime Achievement Award:
Leonard Nimoy

via Variety

RETURN OF CHARLIE PACE? ACTUAL NEWS

MONAGHAN NOT ON LOST- As I reported earlier, ABC promos are not trustworthy sources for casting rumors. (Shocking!) It seems there are no plans for the hobbit to return to the island. Instead, he's been cast as a series regular on a yet to be named ABC show. Stay tuned for that scoop whenever we see it on some commercial.

OBAMA IS THREATENING- And not just our redneck way of life. He's very concerned that we won't be ready for the digital transition, set to take place on June 12. When reached for comment, the parts of America who weren't ready yet said, "It's really hard to care since According to Jim got canceled."

NPH PICKS UP TONY (AWARDS)- Friend of the blog, Neil Patrick Harris (if I say it enough, it might come true), hosted the Tony Awards on Sunday and lifted the show to it's highest ratings in 3 years. No word on whether this will cause CBS to move forward with a new version of King of Queens.

What? It's just a screenshot from the official show of bambat, How I Met Your Mother. Nothing gay about that.

Sources: Ausiello Files, Hollywood Reporter, Variety