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| FX renews Ethan Hawke's 'Lowdown' for Season 2 | FX has renewed Ethan Hawke's Lowdown for a second season. Production on the new episodes are slated to begin in Tulsa this spring, the cable network announced Wednesday. Sterlin Harjo created the show, which follows citizen journalist and self-proclaimed "truthstorian" Lee Raybon (Hawke) as he seeks the truth in Oklahoma. It co-starred Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson and Kyle MacLachlan. "I love the expression 'truthstorian,' first of all, because it's not really a word. It expresses a true thing for Lee, which is that the intersection of truth and history is so needed," Hawke said during a recent virtual press conference. "Without understanding where we come from, we don't understand where we are," he added. |
| Watch: Connor Storrie, Janelle James announce SAG Actor nominations | The Actor Award nominations, formerly known as the Screen Actors Awards, will stream live from Los Angeles Wednesday. The awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, honor excellence in film and TV acting. A host has not yet been announced. Presenters: Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie and Abbott Elementary star Janelle James will announce the nominations. SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin is expected to speak before the announcements. Where to watch: Tune in to Netflix YouTube channel at 1 p.m. ET. Special honors: Harrison Ford will be honored with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. |
| 'Battle,' 'Sinners,' 'Studio' lead Actor Award nominations | Abbott Elementary actress Janelle James and Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie announced the nominees for the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Wednesday. The Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, honor excellence in film and TV acting. One Battle after Another led the field in the film categories with seven nominations, while Sinners followed close behind with five nods. The Studio earned the most nominations -- five -- in the TV categories. Winners will be announced at a gala at Hollywood's Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on March 1. It will stream live on Netflix. Harrison Ford is slated to receive the Life Achievement Award at the ceremony. |
| Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser says she has 'imposter syndrome' | Comedian Nikki Glaser talked about her upcoming gig hosting the Golden Globe Awards gala for a second year on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday. "I take it seriously. I love awards shows. I have imposter syndrome with everything I do, so I always want to do my absolute best," she said. "I always feel like, 'How did I get this job?' I have to keep it. I never sit back and assume I've got this," she added. "Even though last year went well, I have to do better this time." "You're now competing against yourself," said Kimmel. "Yeah, she's a [explicit]," Glaser laughed. The Globes, which honor excellence in TV and film, are to be handed out Sunday at a ceremony in Hollywood. The prize presentation will air on CBS and Paramount+ |
| Broadway Week to begin Jan. 20 | Broadway Week is set to start Jan. 20. Tickets for many plays and musicals are available two for the price of one during this period of shows during the winter. Participating productions include Aladdin, Chess, The Great Gatsby, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge, The Outsiders, Ragtime, Stranger Things: First Shadow and Wicked. To get the deal, tickets may be purchased via NYCTourism.com and entering the code NYCBW250 for performances between Jan. 20 and Feb. 12. |