Maggie Sawyer To Appear In ‘Supergirl,’ Season Two??

Yes, dear readers, it is rumored that Maggie Sawyer will be in the second season of Supergirl!!! And to those of you who do not know of this awesome lady, she is the first openly gay character to appear in the comics, way back in 1987.

WHO IS SHE??

Maggie Sawyer was created by John Byrne in 1987, and is normally found in DC comics alongside either Superman or Batman. She works in both the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit dealing with Metahumans, and in the Gotham City Police Department. (Busy woman I guess) And her partner is …. Batwoman!! (WHOA!!) Way to go Maggie!

OK, when Maggie appears in the Superman comics, she is a thorn in his side. She doesn’t trust Superman and feels that the police are better equipped than he is to deal with trouble. (Yeah ok, he is super-human, made of steel, and the police department is not…. Um….. my bet is on the metahuman…) She even tries to apprehend him at one point, I guess, which to me seems extremely funny. I mean, hi, this is Superman, Man of Steel! Does the phrase “more powerful than a locomotive” not say anything to how almost impossible it would be for a mere “human” to apprehend him??? But for some reason she tries and of course, fails. But, she warms up to him when he saves her life from terrorist plot.

 

Who Will Play Miss Maggie?

According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘, they have cast Floriana Lima (even though she’s obviously not a blonde) from The Family to play our lesbian leading lady. Besides The Family, she also had parts in episodes of the Terminator, How I Met Your Mother, My Own Worst Enemy, Ghost Whisperers, Melrose Place, House, Franklin and Bash, and many more TV shows. Seems like she has lots of experience in this field, so I hope she will be good for the show. She is very pretty too so this will be hot!! 😉

Bring on the Crossovers!!

 Now, knowing that the producer of Supergirl is Greg Berlanti, there is a pretty good chance, I’m sure, that she will be in other shows as well. He is the producer of shows like The Flash, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow.  Let alone she works with Metahumans and is originally from Star City; both the term and place are found in The Flash series too, so I’m thinking there may be plenty of crossovers here. (Let’s not forget, The Flash and Supergirl did work together in an episode of Supergirl, titled “World’s Finest.”) Greg Berlanti feels its important to have changed the ethnicity and sexuality in the DC characters to reflect present day. And I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that this is pretty awesome.

Being a pretty big fan of the super peeps, (yes, even the Supergirl movie) I am very excited to see what season two has for us. I hear there is supposed to be a showing of Superman himself finally *SHRIEKS* and now to have Maggie Sawyer…! This season will be awesome. (Plus, I heard there may be a cameo of Lynda Carter !!!) So yes, season two cant get here any faster for my taste  ^_^

San Diego Comic Con 2016 Hasbro Exclusives!

The kings of toys are back! Yes it’s time for Hasbro’s exclusive range for San Diego Comic Con, as a massive Transformers fan growing up, Hasbro has a certain place in my affection.

Although they do not have as many as the juggernaut that is Funko, it does not mean they are not as good! Sadly I cannot give you any spoilers up here otherwise you won’t scroll down.

All I’ll say is if you’re stuck on what to get me for your birthday look at the last one *HINT HINT*

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Hasbro 1 – Transformer Soundwave Tablet

Initial Thoughts? OMG I want that sooooooooooooooooooooooo bad!

Hasbro 2 –Marvel Legends 6″  The Raft Boxset

Initial Thoughts? Spidey figures? I’m there!

Hasbro 3 – Marvel Legends Series set: The Collector’s Vault

Initial Thoughts? OMG, OMG, OMG it’s Howard The Duck!

Hasbro 4 – Star Wars Kylo Ren 6″ Figure

Initial Thoughts? Is it still too soon? Damn you Kylo!!!

Hasbro 5 – Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi 6″ Figure

Initial Thoughts? Awesome art work on the box

Hasbro 6 – My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Discord and Fluttershy

Initial Thoughts? I want Doctor Whooves *sulks*

Hasbro 7 – Yo-Kai Watch Jewelnyan Set

Initial Thoughts? Is this a knock off Pokemon meets Ben 10 thing??

Hasbro 8 – Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light Mighty Mugg set

Initial Thoughts? I miss Visionaries

Hasbro 9 – Transformers Generations: Titans Return Titan Class Fortress Maximum

Initial Thoughts? I NEED THIS NOW!!!

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There you go that was the Hasbro SDCC 2016 exclusives, what did you think? Let us know, sound off on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or comment below.

 

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New Jason Bourne Clips And Behind The Scenes Footage Released

It’s lit. Universal has released two awesome clips and some interesting behind the scenes footage.

In the first clip one of the film’s antagonists tries to persuade Bourne to work with him. “We should work together, Bourne,” the baddie says to Bourne who is looking down, with his focus on a computer screen. “You exposed the Blackbriar program. We’re both after the same thing, right? We both want to take down the corrupt institutions that control society.” Bourne tells him “I’m not on your side”. The baddie attacks Bourne, and as usual, Bourne kicks some butt.

When the Alpha and Bravo teams going after Bourne do not respond, CIA director Robert Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones), tells Agent Heather( Alicia Vikander) in the second clip,  that he is taking charge of the operation and is giving Asset (Vincent Cassel) the greenlight to take down Bourne.

Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bournefranchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows.

For Jason Bourne, Damon is joined by Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel and Tommy Lee Jones, while Julia Stiles reprises her role in the series. Frank Marshall again produces alongside Jeffrey Weiner for Captivate Entertainment, and Greengrass, Damon, Gregory Goodman and Ben Smith also produce. Based on characters created by Robert Ludlum, the film is written by Greengrass and Christopher Rouse

 

Alden Ehrenreich Confirmed for Young Han Solo

Rogue One hasn’t even hit the big screens yet, but already Star War’s fans are eagerly awaiting the next prequel movie.

The Star Wars prequel movie (believed to be called Han Solo: A Star Wars Story) already had a lot of buzz around it when it was announced that a young Han Solo would be in these movies. However, after supposedly considering over 2, 500 actors for the role, it’s been confirmed by Disney that the Han Solo mantle will be going to Alden Ehrenreich. (Hail, Caesar!, Beautiful Creatures, Blue Jasmine)

Alden won over directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord early on, rumours say, with claims he was one of the first of the huge line-up to audition for the role. He also screen-tested in the Millennium Falcon, and also with the biggest critic of them all about this decision – Chewbacca.

Filming begins in either January or February 2017 and is looking forward to a 2018 release. It will be the second released in a trilogy of standalone Star Wars films. The first, Rogue One, will be released in 2016, with plenty of behind-the-scenes goodies and news available to keep you busy.

Matt Damon Would Only Play A Superhero If Ben Affleck Directed Him

One of the most sought after actors in Hollywood had previously stated that he had no interest in playing a superhero. The only exception he’d make would be for Marvel’s Daredevil, but only if Christopher Nolan directed. But then, that was long before his longtime friend Ben Affleck entered the superhero industry, taking a prominent role in the DC Films Universe. Ben Affleck was cast as the Caped Crusader in 2013 prior to Batman V Superman. And It’s been recently confirmed that he is set to direct a future Batman film, which he is co-writing with Geoff Johns.

Damon has proven himself to be an action star of high caliber, starring as Jason Bourne in the Universal Bourne franchise.

Speaking to the The Irish Examiner, “I’d consider anything with the right director, but I can’t imagine there are any superheroes left, I think they’re all taken at this moment,” Damon said . “If [Ben] was directing me, I’d jump on it in a New York minute. I’d love to work with Ben.”

Damon and Ben Affleck have worked in a number of projects together before. They wrote Good Will Hunting which earned them both an Academy Award . So it wouldn’t be surprising if Affleck found his friend a role in The Batman film.

Here’s to hoping that we see Damon in Affleck’s The Batman. The Batman is expected to land in theaters sometime in 2018 or mid 2019. Damon’s next film Jason Bourne arrives in theaters on July 29 2016.

Starz Bring ‘American Gods’ And ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ To SDCC 2016

Unfortunately, Outlander won’t be back this year, but no need to worry as Starz are bringing panels and signings from American Gods and Ash vs Evil Dead.

American Gods

Starz are bringing their highly anticipated upcoming show American Gods, it’s based off the novel by Neil Gaiman. “American Gods posits a war brewing between old and new gods: the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world steadily losing believers to an upstart pantheon of gods reflecting society’s modern love of money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs. Its protagonist, Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle), an ex-con who becomes a bodyguard and travelling partner for Mr Wednesday (Ian McShane), a conman but in reality one of the older gods, on a cross country mission to gather his forces in preparation to battle the new deities.” The panel will take place Friday July 22^nd at 3.15 -4.15pm in Room 6BCF. In attendance will be series stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Yetide Badaki, Pablo Shreiber, Bruce Langley and Michael Green, alongside author Neil Gaiman and showrunner Bryan Fuller. The autograph session will take place the same day at 4.45 – 6.00pm at the Starz Booth #4029.

Ash vs Evil Dead

Starz are bringing back their hit horror/comedy show Ash vs Evil Dead which is going into its 2^nd season. The panel will take place on Saturday July 23^rd at 6.45 – 7.45pm in Room 6A with series stars Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Lee Majors, Ted Raimi and Michelle Hurd. The autograph session will take place the same day at 2.00 – 3.00pm in the Ash vs Evil Dead Cabin at the Petco Park Interactive Zone. There will also be a screening at 10.00pm in Room 6DE.

 

Skatronixxx will keep you updated on the latest SDCC news.

Entertainment Weekly Introducing Con-X the All New Fan Event at SDCC 2016

EW will host Con-X at San Diego Comic Con, an awesome 4-day fan event that takes place Thursday July 21^st to Sunday July 24^th located next to the convention center at Embarcadero Marina Park North. Its free and open to all and is being described as a place you can relax from all the hustle and bustle of the convention center and yet still have great fan experience. There will be food trucks, picnic areas, phone-charging and hydration stations, also, a Schick Hydro Super Shave Shop and People/EW network red carpet booth. It’s sure to be a blast, as throughout the convention EW will host a variety of entertainment on their ‘Spotlight Stage’ and the ‘Con-X Main Stage’ where they discuss your favourite movies, TV shows and comics, alongside some special guests, such as Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, Gerard Way, Carlton Cuse, the cast of Teen Wolf and Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD and many more.

The Con-X schedule (as seen on their website):

Skatronixxx will keep you updated on all the latest SDCC news.

HBO and Cinemax Bring 4 Shows to SDCC

HBO and Cinemax return to San Diego Comic Con with panels and autograph sessions. In a somewhat surprising move, HBO have not announced a panel for their upcoming show Westworld, but no need to worry as Fan Favourite show Game of Thrones is back!

That’s right, Winter is coming to SDCC. The panel will take place on Friday July 22^nd in Hall H at 2.15pm with moderator Rob McElhenney. The panellists this year will include series stars John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Issac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Conleth Hill (Varys), Fay Marsay (The Waif), Kristian Nairn (Hordor), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Bolton) and Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), along with EP’s David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, director Michael Sapochnik. The autograph signing is at 4.15pm.

 

In addition, HBO will also bring Silicon Valley and new comedy show Vice Principals. The Silicon Valley panel will take place on Thursday July 21^st in Indigo Ballroom at 4.00pm with moderator Dan Snierson. The panellists include series stars Thomas Middleditch (Richard), Kumail Nanjiani (Dinesh), Zach Woods (Jared), Martin Starr (Gilfoyle), Amanda Crew (Monica), along with co-creator/EP Mike Judge, and EP Alec Berg. The autograph signing is at 5.30pm. The Vice Principals is panel will take place on Saturday July 23^rd in the Horton Grand Theater at 2.30pm with moderator Matt Mira. The panellists include series stars Walton Goggins (Lee Russell) and Danny McBride (Neal Gamby) who is also creator and EP. The autograph signing is at 6.00pm. Vice Principals is a dark comedy about a high school and two vice principals in an epic power struggle, vying for the top spot: to be school principal. Check out the trailer below:

Cinemax will be bringing Outcast, the Robert Kirkman series based on the Skybound/Image comic. The panel will take place on Saturday July 23^rd in Room 6BCF at 5.15pm with moderator Scott Aukerman. The panellists include series stars Patrick Fugit (Kyle Barnes), Philip Glenister (Reverend Anderson), Wrenn Schmidt (Megan Holter), Reg E. Cathy (Chief Giles) and Brett Spiner (Sidney), alongside creator/EP Robert Kirkman and showrunner/EP Chris Black. The autograph signing is at 4.15pm.

Skatronixxx will keep you updated with all the SDCC news.

 

Beam Me Up! Star Trek Is Taking Over SDCC 2016

Star Trek are taking San Diego Comic Con by storm this year, with a bunch of celebratory panels for its 50^th Anniversary. That’s right, 50 years of Star Trek, feel old yet? They will not just be hosting panels, but there will be a huge number of collectibles and exclusive merchandise to get your hands on (from Anovos, Entertainment Earth, ThinkGeek and more). Also, they will host a Star Trek art exhibit and exclusive early access at Mac Cosmetics Star Trek inspired line.

Star Trek Art Exhibit – ’50 artists, 50 years’ will include the last piece created by Leonard Nimoy, signings from participating artists. Held at Michael J. Wolf Fine Art on Thursday July 21^st through Sunday July 24^th, marking the exhibits debut before it begins a worldwide tour.

Mac Cosmetics – located across from the convention center on Thursday July 21^st. You can be the first to try out the 25 piece collection, ranging from lipstick to nail polish to eye shadows all inspired by the women of Star Trek.

But that’s not all,

‘Star Trek Beyond’ World Premiere – will take place at comic con on Wednesday July 20^th at Embarcadero Marina Park, in the first ever outdoor IMAX premiere. It is sure to be a star-studded event, with the films cast and crew in attendance and a live performance from San Diego symphony orchestra.

Panels:

Star Trek: 5 Decades of Comics – Friday July 22^nd at 1.30 – 2.30pm in Room 8. A celebration of all the 4-colour Star Trek worlds, featuring a look at past iterations and a chat with many who have chronicled the Enterprise crews’ comic book adventures, including Len Wein, Scott Tipton, Mike Johnson, John Van Citters and JK Woodward. Moderated by Star Trek editor/supreme commander Sarah Gaydos.

‘Trek Talk’: Science, Smithsonian and Star Trek – Friday July 22^nd at 6.30 – 7.30pm in Room 5AB. Will give glimpses at real Trek technology, how star trek influenced modern science and the first look at the fully restored Starship Enterprise from 50 years ago.

Star Trek: The Roddenberry Vault – Saturday July 23^rd at 12.30 – 1.30pm in Room 5AB. Back in 1966, it boldly went where no one had gone before, little did anyone expect Star Trek to become one of the most adored and influential entertainment icons of the last half century. The panel will reveal never-before-seen clips and photos from some of Star Treks most beloved episodes.

Star Trek: Celebrating 50 Years (presented by CBS) – Saturday July 23^rd at 2.00 – 3.00pm in Hall H. Will be celebrating 50 years of Star Trek, looking back on the best moments and why it was so popular with fans. Original Series star William Shatner is a guest panellist alongside other former Star Trek stars Scott Bakula, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan and Brett Spiner. The panel will be moderated by Bryan Fuller, who is Executive Producer on the new upcoming Star Trek series, he teased that some details will be revealed, maybe casting news, plot details or timeline specifics.

Star Trek the Official Starships Collection: Designing and Filming Starships – Saturday July 23^rd at 3.00 – 4.00pm in Room 28 D/E. Star Trek concept designer Rick Sternbach and Visual Effects Producer Dan Curry discuss exactly what it takes to take a Starship from the page to the screen and how the process has changed since Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted in 1987 with the introduction of CG. The panel will be moderated by Eaglemoss’s Ben Robinson and everyone who attends will receive a free model Starship from Eaglemoss’s collection.

‘Trek Talks’: Star Trek & NASA Boldly Go – Saturday July 23^rd at 6.00 – 7.00pm in Room 5AB. Discussing how Star Trek inspired this generation of NASA scientists, engineers and astronauts. How does NASA’s vision of the future mimics the Star Trek world. The panellists include a few astronauts and NASA employers, and is moderated by Robert Picardo who portrayed The Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager.

Skatronixxx will continue to keep you updated on all SDCC news.

The 2016 Emmys Nominations List

With the 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards around the corner, the nominations were announced on Thursday 14th June. Game of Thrones led with 23 Nominations while both The Americans and People v. O.J. Simpson broke through receiving multiple nominations each.

Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the ceremony for second time on September 18, and broadcast live from Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater at 7p.m E.T on ABC.

Ok let’s take a look at this years nominations….

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The 2016 Nominations Categories

Nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series are:

☆ Black-ish

☆ Master of None

☆ Modern Family

☆ Silicon Valley

☆ Transparent

☆ Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

☆ Veep

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Nominees for Outstanding Drama Series are:

☆ The Americans

☆ Better Call Saul 

☆ Downton Abbey

☆ Game of Thrones

☆ Homeland

☆ House of Cards

☆ Mr. Robot

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Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series are:

☆ Kyle Chandler, Bloodline

☆ Rami Malek, Mr. Robot

☆ Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

☆ Matthew Rhys, The Americans

☆ Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan

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Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are:

☆ Claire Danes, Homeland

☆ Viola Davis, How To Get Away With Murder

☆ Taraji P. Henson, Empire

☆ Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black

☆ Keri Russell, The Americans

☆ Robin Wright, House of Cards

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Nominees for Outstanding lead Actor in a Comedy Series are:

☆ Anthony Anderson, Black-ish

☆ Aziz Ansari, Master of None

☆ Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth

☆ William H. Macy, Shameless

☆ Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley

☆ Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

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Nominees for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series are:

☆ Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

☆ Julia Louis Dreyfus, Veep

☆ Laurie Metcalf, Getting On

☆ Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish

☆ Amy Schumer, Inside Any Schumer

☆ Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie

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Nominees for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie are:

☆ Bryan Cranston, All the Way

☆ Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

☆ Idris Elba, Luther

☆ Cuba Gooding Jr., The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

☆ Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager

☆ Courtney B. Vance, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

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Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie are:

☆ Kirsten Dunst, Fargo

☆ Felicity Huffman, American Crime

☆ Audra McDonald, Lady Day

☆ Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

☆ Lili Taylor, American Crime

☆ Kerry Washington, Confirmation

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Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy are:

☆ Louie Anderson, Baskets

☆ Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele

☆ Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine

☆ Ty Burrell, Modern Family

☆ Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

☆ Matt Walsh, Veep

☆ Tony Hale, Veep

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Nominees for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series are:

☆ Niecy Nash, Getting On

☆ Allison Janney, Mom

☆ Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live

☆ Judith Light, Transparent

☆ Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent

☆ Anna Chlumsky, Veep

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Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series are:

☆ Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul

☆ Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline

☆ Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

☆ Kit Harington, Game of Thrones

☆ Michael Kelly, House of Cards

☆ Jon Voight, Ray Donovan

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Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series are:

☆ Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey

☆ Lena Headey, Game of Thrones

☆ Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones

☆ Maisie Williams, Game of Thrones

☆ Maura Tierney, The Affair

☆ Constance Zimmer, UnREAL

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Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie are:

☆ Jesse Plemons, Fargo

☆ Bokeem Woodbine, Fargo

☆ Hugh Laurie, The Night Manager

☆ Sterling K. Brown, People v. O.J. Simpson

☆ David Schwimmer, People v. O.J. Simpson

☆ John Travolta, People v. O.J. Simpson

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Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a limited Series or Movie are:

☆ Melissa Leo,  All the Way

☆ Regina King,  American Crime

☆ Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Hotel

☆ Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Hotel

☆ Jean Smart, Fargo

☆ Olivia Colman, The Night Manager

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Nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program are:

☆ The Amazing Race

☆ American Ninja Warrior

☆ Dancing With the Stars

☆ Project Runway

☆ Top Chef

☆ The Voice

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Nominees for Outstanding Variety Talk Series are:

☆ Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

☆ Jimmy Kimmel Live

☆ Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

☆ The Late Late Show With James Corden

☆ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Nominees for Outstanding Limited Series are:

☆ American Crime

☆ Fargo

☆ The Night Manager

☆ The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

☆ Roots

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Nominees for Outstanding TV Movie

☆ A Very Murray Christmas

☆ All the Way

☆ Confirmation

☆ Luther

☆ Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

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You can find the complete list on the link below