A Whole Lotta Stranger Things over at ADTV
Netflix’s newest streaming obsession is Stranger Things, a throwback to all things 80s horror. AwardsDaily TV takes a look at the Winona Ryder-starring series from a few different angles. First, the soundtrack channels a broad array of classic music, most of it hailing from the 80s. We take a look at the prominent songs within the soundtrack and how you can recreate the experience. (80s Tunes) Next, the Water Cooler Podcast gang shares their opinions on the series in addition to taking a look at another new property, HBO’s Vice Principals. Finally, Megan prepares a tough 2016 Emmy Nominations quiz to torment Clarence and Joey. Catch it all on this week’s Water Cooler Podcast, “A ‘Stranger’ Midsummer Night’s Podcast.” (Podcast) Finally, Clarence gives his full review of the entire series. (Review)
‘Game of Thrones’ to Return in Summer 2017
Winter isn’t coming quite as soon as everyone thought. It’s looking more like summer for the seventh season of HBO’s epic drama Game of Thrones. HBO announced on Monday that Game of Thrones won’t return until the summer of 2017. Let’s hope that the news of 23 Emmy nominations will satiate fans for an entire calendar year. Not only with it take a while to get here, but the final 2 seasons will be broken up into two 7-episode sessions. Surely this is more devastating than The Red Wedding. (Game of Thrones)
‘Veep’ Guest Actor Emmy Nom Peter MacNicol Disqualified
One of Veep’s 18 Emmy nominations is coming back, according to an exclusive reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Peter MacNicol received an Emmy nomination for his guest role on the HBO Emmy-winning comedy. However, the Television Academy announced today that MacNicol appeared in more than half of the 10-episode season. That directly violates an Emmy rule requiring actors to appear in less than 50 percent of a season to be eligible for a Guest nomination. The Television Academy will announce a replacement nominee within a few days, according to THR’s Scott Feinberg. (Peter MacNicol)
Take the AwardsDaily TV 2016 Emmy Quiz!
It’s a quiz. About the Emmys. Take it and challenge your friends on Facebook and Twitter! (Quiz)
‘Vice Principals’ Is a Lovely Wallow in Hate
There’s something cathartic about watching two grown-ass adult men fight like kids. Not just fight like kids, but fight like kids against a perceived common enemy in a fight they cannot possibly win. HBO’s Vice Principals relishes in the childlike rivalry between Neal Gamby (Danny McBride) and Lee Russell (Walton Goggins). There are no boundaries in this war, and the farther Vice Principals pushes the two actors, the better the exceedingly filthy and extremely funny comedy becomes. (Vice Principals)
