77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards Nominees Announced; Gotham TV Awards Celebrate Industry Icons
Key Takeaways
- 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards will be held on 2025-07-26, hosted by Kelvin Washington.
- The Studio and The Pitt were among the winners at the Gotham TV Awards.
- Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, and Bryan Cranston are potential Emmy guest contenders for “The Studio.”
- The "Queen Elizabeth rule" impacts Emmy guest eligibility criteria due to past dual wins.
- Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti will receive the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom Cannes on 2025-10-13.
Top Stories
77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards: Date and Nominees
On 2025-06-03, the 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were announced to be held on 2025-07-26 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, hosted by Kelvin Washington. The Television Academy also revealed the nominations, recognizing 111 nominees across 31 categories, including programs from PBS SoCal, KMEX, KTLA, KVEA, and ABC7.
Gotham TV Awards honor industry figures, announce winners
On 2025-06-02, the Gotham TV Awards were held in New York City, honoring figures like Parker Posey, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Elisabeth Moss, David E. Kelley, and Hwang Dong-hyuk. Winners included The Studio, The Pitt, Adolescence, Julio Torres, Kathy Bates, Stephen Graham, Poorna Jagannathan, Ben Whishaw, Owen Cooper, Jenny Slate, Pee-wee as Himself, and Aaron Pierre.
Emmy guest contenders: Howard, Scorsese, Cranston, more
On 2025-06-03, Clayton Davis highlighted potential Emmy guest contenders, including Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, and Bryan Cranston from “The Studio,” as well as Jon Bernthal, John Cena, Sarah Polley, Julianne Nicolson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Melissa McCarthy from “The Bear” and other shows.
"Queen Elizabeth rule" impacts Emmy guest eligibility
On 2025-06-03, the article mentioned the "Queen Elizabeth rule," which addresses the issue of actors like Claire Foy winning both a best actress Emmy and a guest actress Emmy for the same role, leading to a re-evaluation of guest eligibility criteria.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti to receive Variety Vanguard Award
On 2025-06-04, it was announced that Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti is set to receive the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom Cannes on 2025-10-13.
Award Winners
"A Samurai in Time" wins Japan Academy Award
Reported on 2025-06-03, “A Samurai in Time” won best film at the Japan Academy Film Prize.
"Teki Cometh" swept Tokyo International Film Festival
Reported on 2025-06-03, “Teki Cometh” swept last year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, winning best film, director, and actor.
Oscar Watch
Jodie Foster's "Vie Privée" eyes Oscar submission
On 2025-06-03, it was reported that Rebecca Zlotowski’s “Vie Privée” starring Jodie Foster and bought by Sony Pictures Classics could also be submitted for an award.
"It Was Just an Accident" for Oscar consideration
On 2025-06-03, it was mentioned that Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or winning “It Was Just an Accident” will also probably be in the mix for an award as it was mainly produced in France.
"Nouvelle Vague": France's Oscar hope after decades?
On 2025-06-03, it was discussed whether Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague,” acquired by Netflix at Cannes and praised by critics, could win France its first Oscar for Best International Feature in over three decades. The film, a homage to Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless,” stars Zoey Deutch and is eligible for consideration as it was shot mostly in French.
Festival Circuit
Kurosawa Kiyoshi to receive Cut Above Award
Reported on 2025-06-03, Kurosawa Kiyoshi will receive the 2025 Cut Above Award at the 18th edition of Japan Cuts Film Festival for outstanding achievement in film. The festival will also premiere his latest works, "Cloud" and "Serpent’s Path."
Yuumi Kawai to attend Japan Cuts Film Festival
Reported on 2025-06-03, Yuumi Kawai, winner of the Japan Academy Film Prize for best actress for “A Girl Named Ann,” will attend the North American premiere of that film and the U.S. premiere of “She Taught Me Serendipity” at Japan Cuts Film Festival.
Nominee Highlights
Emmy comedy contenders crossover on-screen
On 2025-06-03, it was reported that Michael Schneider and Kate Aurthur made cameo appearances in Season 4 of "Hacks," but their roles were too short for Emmy guest actor eligibility. Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky appeared as themselves in "The Studio," while Seth Rogen appeared as himself on “Hacks,” highlighting the on-screen crossover between the two Emmy comedy contenders.
Ted Sarandos' role in 'The Studio': Emmy consideration?
On 2025-06-03, it was noted that Ted Sarandos played himself in Apple TV+'s "The Studio," raising questions about a potential FYC campaign for his spot on the show’s Golden Globes episode.