The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held over two nights, honor technical and artistic achievements in television ahead of the main Emmy ceremony. Leading nominees “Shogun” and “The Bear” are expected to dominate, with “Shogun” vying for 25 awards and “The Bear” for 23. The event, featuring presenters like Jamie Lee Curtis and Brie Larson, focuses on categories such as makeup, stunt performance, and guest acting. While big names like Ryan Gosling and Angela Bassett are nominated, the awards primarily celebrate behind-the-scenes talent in the TV industry.
Quick Read
- Creative Arts Emmy Awards: A two-night event honoring technical and artistic achievements in television.
- Top Nominees: FX’s “Shogun” leads with 25 nominations, and “The Bear” follows with 23.
- Focus on Behind-the-Scenes Talent: Awards for makeup, hairstyling, stunt performance, and casting directors.
- Presenters: Oscar winners and current Emmy nominees, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Brie Larson, and Angela Bassett.
- Guest Actor/Actress Nominations: “The Bear” features nominees like Curtis, Olivia Colman, Bob Odenkirk, and Jon Bernthal.
- Game Show Hosts: Ken Jennings, Steve Harvey, and Keke Palmer nominated in this category.
- Main Emmy Ceremony: Scheduled for September 15, hosted by Dan and Eugene Levy.
‘The Bear’ and ‘Shogun’ poised to shine at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
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Emmy frontrunners “Shogun” and “The Bear” are set to start collecting their accolades early at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, a two-night event celebrating the artistic and technical craftsmanship behind television’s best shows. These awards, which precede the main Emmy ceremony airing on Sept. 15, focus on areas like makeup, stunt work, and cinematography. The Saturday and Sunday events, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will feature presenters such as Oscar-winners Jamie Lee Curtis and Brie Larson, who are also current Emmy nominees.
While big names like Ryan Gosling and Angela Bassett are in the mix, the Creative Arts Emmys primarily honor the behind-the-scenes talent. Categories like outstanding contemporary makeup and best stunt performance give stage time to the unsung heroes of television production. On Saturday, the ceremony will highlight reality, variety, and talk shows, with “Saturday Night Live” up for a whopping 12 awards. Game show hosts like Pat Sajak, Ken Jennings, and Keke Palmer are also set to appear in a category where big names often show up.
Sunday’s focus shifts to scripted comedies and dramas. Leading the charge is FX’s “Shogun,” which, with 25 nominations, could sweep categories like best period costumes and best prosthetic makeup. The comedy frontrunner, “The Bear,” also from FX, has 23 nominations, with categories such as cinematography and guest acting in the mix. Stars like Jamie Lee Curtis, Olivia Colman, and Bob Odenkirk are up for awards.
Other notable nominees include Da’Vine Joy Randolph for her role in “Only Murders in the Building” and Ryan Gosling for his guest appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” with Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph also in the running. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards offer a moment in the spotlight for the many skilled professionals who make television magic happen, and with two nights of celebration, both “Shogun” and “The Bear” could dominate before the main event.
