AMC GARNERS 24 EMMY(R) AWARD NOMINATIONS
THE NETWORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR "THE NIGHT MANAGER," "BETTER CALL SAUL," "THE WALKING DEAD," "TALKING DEAD," AND "FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: FLIGHT 462"
AMC TIES THE RECORD FOR MOST CONSECUTIVE APPEARANCES BY A CABLE NETWORK IN THE OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES CATEGORY
Los Angeles, CA - July 14, 2016 - The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this morning the 68th Primetime Emmy(R) Award nominations, recognizing AMC with 24 nominations.
"Better Call Saul" received its second consecutive nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. With this nomination, AMC ties the record for most consecutive appearances for a cable network in this category (nine from 2008-2016). "Better Call Saul" received six additional nominations, including Bob Odenkirk for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series (his 2nd nomination in this category and 4th overall), Jonathan Banks for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series (his 4th nomination and 2nd consecutive for "Better Call Saul") and nominations for Outstanding Sound Mixing For a Comedy or Drama Series; Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Supporting Role; and two for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Single Drama Series (One-Hour).
"The Night Manager" received 12 total nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series. The series also garnered a 9th career nomination for Hugh Laurie for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie (his first in this category), as well as first-time nominations for Tom Hiddleston for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie, Olivia Colman for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie, Susanne Bier for Outstanding Directing In A Limited Series Or Movie, and David Farr for Outstanding Writing In A Limited Series Or Movie. Additionally, "The Night Manager" received nominations for Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special; Outstanding Main Title Design; Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music; Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Series, Movie, Or Special (Original Dramatic Score); Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Series, Movie, Or Special; and Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie.
"The Walking Dead" received two nominations, including Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special and Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Supporting Role.
"Talking Dead" once again received a nomination for Outstanding Interactive Program, its second consecutive nomination in this category.
Finally, "Fear The Walking Dead: Flight 462" was honored with a nomination for Outstanding Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series in the category's inaugural year, as well as Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series for Michelle Ang.
"We are thrilled the Academy has recognized AMC and, more importantly, the creators, casts and crews of our shows, of whom we hold in high regard. We are honored to be in such esteemed company," said Charlie Collier, president of AMC and SundanceTV.
Here is the complete list of nominations for AMC:
Outstanding Drama Series
Better Call Saul · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Outstanding Limited Series
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Outstanding Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Fear The Walking Dead: Flight 462 · AMC · AMC Studios
Troy Miller, Executive Producer
Dave Erickson, Executive Producer
David Wiener, Executive Producer
Tally Barr, Producer
Outstanding Interactive Program
Talking Dead · AMC · AMC Studios, Embassy Row
Michael Davies, Executive Producer
Brandon Monk, Executive Producer
Jen Patton, Executive Producer
Chris Hardwick, Host/Producer
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Better Call Saul · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Better Call Saul · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or A Movie
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Olivia Colman as Angela Burr
Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Fear The Walking Dead: Flight 462 · AMC · AMC Studios
Michelle Ang as Alex
Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Susanne Bier, Directed By
Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
David Farr, Written By
Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Jina Jay, Casting Director
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Better Call Saul · Rebecca · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Kelley Dixon, Edited By
Better Call Saul · Nailed · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Kelley Dixon and Chris McCaleb, Edited By
Oustanding Main Title Design
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Patrick Clair, Creative Director
Jeff Han, Designer
Paul Kim, Designer
Raoul Marks, Designer
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
The Walking Dead · No Way Out · AMC · AMC Studios, Stalwart Films, LLC, Skybound, Circle of Confusion, Valhalla Entertainment
Greg Nicotero, Special Effects Makeup Department Head
Jake Garber, Key Special Effects Makeup Artist
Garrett Immel, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kerrin Jackson, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kevin Wasner, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Gino Crognale, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Carey Jones, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
The Night Manager · Episode 2 · AMC · Ink Factory
Victor Reyes, Music By
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
The Night Manager · AMC · Ink Factory
Victor Reyes, Music By
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
The Night Manager · Episode 5 · AMC · Ink Factory
Adam Armitage, Sound Effects Editor
Alex Sawyer, Dialogue Editor
Peter Melemendjian, Dialogue Editor
Barnaby Smith, Foley Artist / Foley Editor
Howard Bargroff, Additional Sound Editing
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series - (One Hour)
Better Call Saul · Klick · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Phillip W. Palmer, Production Sound Mixer
Larry Benjamin, Re-Recording Mixer
Kevin Valentine, Re-Recording Mixer
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie
The Night Manager · Episode 5 · AMC · Ink Factory
Howard Bargroff, Production Sound Mixer
Aitor Benguer, Re-Recording Mixer
Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Supporting Role
Better Call Saul · Fifi · AMC · Sony Pictures Television, Gran Via Productions
Bill Powloski, VFX Supervisor
Eric Chauvin, Matte Artist
Erin Kanoa, Digital Artist
The Walking Dead · No Way Out · AMC · AMC Studios, Stalwart Films, LLC, Circle of Confusion, Valhalla Entertainment
Victor Scalise, Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt Robken, Visual Effects Producer
Darrell Dean Pritchett, Special Effects Supervisor
David Alexander, CG Supervisor
Michael Crane, Compositing Supervisor
Chad Hudson, Visual Effects Producer
Staffan Linder, Visual Effects Supervisor
Aldo Ruggiero, Compositing Supervisor
Sean Ritchie, 3D Artist
About AMC
AMC is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programs on television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy(R) Award for Outstanding Drama Series with "Mad Men" in 2008, which then went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before "Breaking Bad" won it in 2013 and 2014. The network's series "The Walking Dead" is the highest-rated series in cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last four years. AMC's other current original drama series include "Better Call Saul," "Hell on Wheels," "Turn: Washington's Spies," "Halt and Catch Fire," "Humans," "Fear the Walking Dead," "Into the Badlands, "The Night Manager," "Preacher" and the forthcoming "Feed the Beast," "The Son" and "The Terror." AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like "Talking Dead," "The Making of The Mob," "Comic Book Men," "Ride with Norman Reedus" and "The American West." AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.
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