Media Rights CapitalCounterpart Review Twice the JK Simmons One of Many Treats in Spy Series. Ever since his stint on those six seasons of Oz, there are more than a few people in the world and I would include myself among them who would you tell you there is almost no such thing as too much JK Simmons. Well, there is a double dose of Simmons in Starzs complex and compelling conspiracy drama Counterpart. Originally set to debut on the premium cabler January 2. Starz is now playing a highly valued promotional card and previewing the Justin Marks created, doppelgnger centered multiverse spy series right after the Season 3 finale of Outlander on December 1. Like a dealer, Starz is giving you a taste with the opener, directed by The Imitation Game helmer Morten Tyldum, to get you hooked on wanting more. With Whiplash Oscar winner Simmons ultimately first among equals on the series, it is an appealing addiction indeed, as I say in my video review above. Gta Vice City Stories Iso more. However, the Berlin set Counterpart ordered straight to series for two 1. No spoilers, and not all is unveiled even several episodes in, but a percipient, resolute and magnetic tale of what is and what may be is in the offing from the series produced by MRC, Anonymous Content and Gilbert Films. The Cold War legacy saga, or sagas, is made all the more valuable with ardent performances from Manhattan alum Olivia Williams and, in her American TV debut, Sara Serraiocco. The solid core of Counterpart also features Harry Lloyd, Homeland vet Nazanin Boniadi and Ulrich Thomsen and their own counterparts in the ensemble that plays off Simmons center and takes off on unexpected trajectories. So, click on my video review for more of my take. Will you be watching the preview this Sunday after Outlander You should. Read the full review at Deadline. Ozark Nominated for Best New Series by WGA1. The Americans, The Handmaids Tale, GLOW, and Better Call Saul are among the TV series grabbing multiple nominations for the 2. FG9y6JvZ1h0/WRo9AjsHrjI/AAAAAAAAA38/LqDmtK62EpcRTQruHAxO3F5FxtF5fAA7ACLcB/s1600/hack-SKY-TalkTalk-bt-tv-whightfibre-virgin.jpg' alt='Virgin Media Box Hack' title='Virgin Media Box Hack' />Writers Guild of America Awards. Hulus Handmaids Tale received nominations for drama series and new series. Virgin Media Box Hack' title='Virgin Media Box Hack' />Ryanair is having a tough time. As Brexit threatens to turn its entire business upside down, passengers cant stop getting drunk on its flights, doing something. Meghan Markle Returns To The States Where Is The Royal BrideToBe Now Report Neil Patrick Harris Says Jimmy Kimmels Son, Billy, Is Doing Very Well After Heart. Your favorite technology company, Google, is working on an upcoming feature that could put the kibosh on autoplaying videos for good. Soon youll be able to silence. Netflixs GLOW is up for new series and comedy series. The Netflix drama Ozark and dramedy American Vandal also landed bids for new series. HBOs The Deuce rounded out the category. FXs The Americans, Handmaids, AMCs Better Call Saul, HBOs Game of Thrones, and Netflixs Stranger Things are the contenders for drama series. Better Call Saul scored two noms in the episodic drama category, for season three episodes Chicanery by Gordon Smith and Slip by Heather Marion. Americans is nommed for the episode The Soviet Decision, by Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields. TNTs Good Behavior got a mention for the Heart Attack is the Best Way seg penned by Chad Hodge. HBOs The Leftovers is up for The Book of Nora, penned by Tom Perrotta and Damon Lindelof. Netflixs The OA was recognized for the Homecoming episode by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. The comedy series category belongs to HBO and Netflix. Vying for the trophy alongside GLOW is Netflixs Master of None and HBOs Curb Your Enthusiasm, Silicon Valley, and Veep. Veep was on the only one to also grab an episodic nom, for the Judge episode by Ted Cohen. Netflixs Grace and Frankie is up for The Burglary seg by Brendan Mc. Carthy and David Budin. NBC scored three noms in the episode comedy category. The now canceled The Carmichael Show got a nod for Intervention, penned by Willie Hunter. The Will Grace revival scored for Rosarios Quinceanera episode by Tracy Poust Jon Kinnally. And newbie Trial and Error is up for The Verdict by Jeff Astrof. Comedy Centrals The Jim Jefferies Show is a new entry in the comedy variety talk heat. Its up against seven repeat nominees TBS Conan and Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBOs Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Real Time with Bill Maher, NBCs Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Comedy Centrals The President Show landed a slot in the comedy variety sketch category, competing against returning nominees Portlandia IFC, Saturday Night Live NBC, Nathan For You Comedy Central, and NBCs Weekend Update, Summer Edition. The Writers Guild kudos for film and TV will be handed out Feb. Los Angeles and New York. The WGAs movie screenplay nominees will be unveiled Jan. See the full list of nominees at Variety. Baby Driver Nominated for Two Critics Choice Awards. With 1. 4 nominations, Guillermo del Toros fantasy romance The Shape of Water led the film nominees for the 2. Critics Choice Awards, which will be presented Jan. The CW Network. On the television side, Ryan Murphys Feud Bette and Joan topped the list with six nominations. The awards are voted on by the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. Call Me by Your Name, Dunkirk, Lady Bird and The Post each collected eight nominations, and like The Shape of Water, were all nominated for best picture. Rounding out the 1. The Big Sick, Darkest Hour, The Florida Project, Get Out and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Kumail Nanjiani was among those who collected multiple nominations He scored three, for best original screenplay alongside wife Emily V. Gordon, and best actor in a comedy, both for The Big Sick, and best supporting actor in a comedy series for Silicon Valley. Greta Gerwig Lady Bird, Martin Mc. Donagh Three Billboards, Jordan Peele Get Out and del Toro were all nominated for both best director and best original screenplay. James Franco was nominated for best actor and best actor in a comedy for The Disaster Artist, and Tiffany Haddish was nominated for best supporting actress and best actress in a comedy for Girls Trip. Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan will compete against each other in two categories best actress and best actress in a comedy for their roles in I, Tonya and Lady Bird. For TV, following close behind Feud, Big Little Lies and Fargo both picked up five noms, while GLOW notched four nominations. BFCA president Joey Berlin said, 2. The mix of legendary filmmakers and performers along with vibrant new voices representing fresh and varied styles and perspectives has entertained and challenged critics and audiences alike. Its been a joy to experience these films and we cant wait to celebrate them all on January 1. Choosing a handful of outstanding programs or personalities to nominate in any category is a daunting task given the sheer volume of high quality options today on broadcast and cable television and streaming services, BTJA president Ed Martin added. But after much careful consideration and thoughtful debate, I believe we have filled all of our categories with the most deserving nominees. The awards show will be produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. The BFCA and BTJA are represented by Dan Black of Greenberg Traurig and WME. See the full list of nominees at Hollywoodreporter. Baby Driver Named One of the Top 1. Movies of 2. 01. 7 by National Board of Review. BEST FILMThe Post. BEST DIRECTORGreta Gerwig, Lady Bird. BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUTJordan Peele, Get Out. BEST CAST ENSEMBLEGet Out. Ucla Social Welfare Graduate Program. BEST ACTORTom Hanks, The Post. BEST ACTRESSMeryl Streep, The Post. BEST SUPPORTING ACTORWillem Dafoe, The Florida Project. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSLaurie Metcalf, Lady Bird.