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VEEP Wins Peabody Award

April 21, 2017 By WHC Insider

Photo courtesy Haddad Media.

HBO’s VEEP is among this year’s Peabody Award winners. Seven winners were included in the award including Beyonce’s Lemonade and FX’s “Atlanta”.

Thursday, April 20th The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors awarded seven Entertainment “stories that feature a powerhouse lineup of female characters, and dramas that break the mold of typical television fare.”

According to the Board of Jurors, Veep is a “rare show blessed with a perfectly cast ensemble, including the comedic genius of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep is a workplace comedy that not only captures the zeitgeist of the current bizarre political moment but transcends its own form to deliver a sobering message, with sharp dialogue, street savvy—and lots of laughs.”

The Peabody Awards are based at the the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

More about the Peabody Awards here:
http://www.peabodyawards.com/stories/story/entertainment-winners-named-for-peabody-30

You can watch HBO’s VEEP here:
http://play.hbogo.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GVU2fLgkp0lFvjSoJAT_x

Two Pillars of Democracy to be Honored at Annual White House Correspondents’ Weekend Garden Brunch

April 21, 2017 By WHC Insider

Vanessa K. Bush, Helen Mirren, April Ryan and King Chong at the 2016 White House Correspondents Weekend Garden Brunch. Photo courtesy Haddad Media.

The White House Correspondents Weekend has always been full of presidents, politicians and Hollywood stars, but there is also the support of important causes.

The White House Correspondents Dinner scholarship fund for journalism students leads the weekend. The Annual #GardenBrunch raises awareness for causes that are close to their hearts each year. Here’s a look at some of the causes they have championed and some of the big names that have come out to show their support:

2012 – The White Ribbon Alliance, CURE Epilepsy
David Axelrod, Sarah Palin, Arianna Huffington, Rupert and Wendi Murdoch

2013 – Miss America Scholarship program, CURE Epilepsy
Kevin Spacey, Eric Cantor, Mallory Hogan – Miss America 2013, Sharon Stone, Travis Kalanick

2014 – Dog Tag Bakery, Blue Star Families
Michael Kelly, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Rogers, Patrick Stewart, Father Curry, Jose Andres, Joe Manchin, Reid Scott

2015 – Dog Tag Bakery, Blue Star Families, Partnership for Open and Fair Skies
Chris Matthews, Valerie Jarrett, Steve and Jean Case, Taya Kyle wife of American Sniper Chris Kyle, Craig Newmark, Katie Couric, Kathy-Roth Douquet, Joanna Coles, Chris Dodd

2016 – Halcyon House and Halcyon Incubator, Yellow Ribbons United, Playfield in the Park
Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, Rosario Dawson, Jeff Goldblum, Tony Goldwyn, Charlie Rose, Brian Stelter, Tina Tchen, Shelia Johnson, Daniela Lopez, Kevin Plank

The hosts announced today that this year they will honor two pillars of democracy: military veterans and a free press.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wins Big at SAG Awards, Criticizes Refugee Ban

January 30, 2017 By WHC Insider

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Godsick and Brad Hall. Photo courtesy Haddad Media.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series at the SAG Awards Sunday night. Louis-Dreyfus portrays former president Selina Meyer on HBO’s Veep. Now, she is taking her formidable speaking skills into the real world to defend American immigrants.

The 2017 Screen Actors Guild kicked off with numerous passionate political speeches, and Louis-Dreyfus began by taking a humorous look at the presidential predicament, before her speech quickly took a serious turn.

She began by joking about current events and President Trump’s propensity to exaggerate and use “alternative facts.”

“Whether the Russians did or did not hack the voting of tonight’s SAG awards, I look out at the million or probably even a million and a half people in this room, and I say this award is legitimate and I won. I’m the winner. The winner is me. Landslide!” Louis-Dreyfus said to a roar of laughter from the audience.

Taking a more serious tone, Louis-Dreyfus referenced her family’s immigrant history and described Trump’s recent immigration ban as a “blemish” on the country and “un-American.”

“My father fled religious persecution in Nazi-occupied France, and I’m an American patriot and I love this country, Louis-Dreyfus continued. “I am horrified by its blemishes.”

The seven-time Emmy Award-winner concluded her speech by quoting a statement from SAG’s “sister guild” the WGA.

“Our guilds are unions of storytellers who have always welcomed those from other nations, and of varying beliefs, who wish to share their creativity with America. We are grateful to them, we stand with them, we will fight for them.”

Bryan Cranston, friend of White House Correspondents’ Insider, also won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for his role as LBJ in a Television Movie or Miniseries for HBO’S “All the Way.”

Top US Diplomat, former Time Editor to Harvard Kennedy School

December 8, 2016 By WHC Insider

Former State Department Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and former Time Managing Editor Richard Stengel has been named Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School.

His fellowship studies will concentrate on the connection between government and media. While in residence at the Shorenstein Center, Stengel will meet with students and faculty, conduct study groups, and speak for the Harvard community at events. His term as fellow will last from February 1, 2017 through May 2017.

“Mr. Stengel’s combination of experience—from leading one of the nation’s premier news publications to guiding America’s public diplomacy in the Obama administration, not to mention his experience around the world, especially in covering South Africa—make him an unusual and exceptional fit for the Kennedy School,” said Center Director Nicco Mele. “We look forward to welcoming him to our community.”

Stengel is the longest-serving U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in history. He was Managing Editor of Time from 2006 through 2013, including 2012 when Time won Magazine of the Year.

The Shorenstein Center is based at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Its mission is to study and analyze the effects of media and technology, public policy and politics.

VEEP NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY AT CRITICS’ CHOICE

November 15, 2016 By WHC Insider

The award nominations keep pouring in for HBO’s Veep!

HBO’s political comedy was nominated as Best Television Comedy for the 22^nd annual Critics’ Choice Awards, announced earlier today. Overall, HBO led all networks with 22 nominations, including four for Veep.

Best Comedy Series
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Anna Chlumsky
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Tony Hale

Tammy Haddad, Co-Founder of WHCInsider, is a consultant to Veep.

Hosted by TJ Miller, the 22nd annual Critics’ Choice Awards airs on A&E live on December 11 at 8PM ET, 5 PM PT.

#Veep receives a @CriticsChoice nomination for Best Comedy Series.

High fives to the cast and crew. @OfficialJLD pic.twitter.com/OD1cXp3uLK

— Veep (@VeepHBO) November 14, 2016

Victorious VEEP!

September 20, 2016 By WHC Insider

VEEP Cast for WHC Insider article

It was another golden night at the 68th annual Emmy Awards for HBO’s VEEP.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus a.k.a. President Selina Meyer, kicked off the gala with one of the evening’s biggest laughs with her cameo in the opening vignette: Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel discovers she’s riding in the back of a limousine driven by former Republican presidential candidate, Governor Jeb Bush.

This year, the beloved actress took home her fifth consecutive win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. During her acceptance speech, she charmed the crowd by apologizing for her show’s unintended influence on the current political climate.

Her win was a poignant won, when Louis-Dreyfus revealed her father William Louis-Dreyfus passed away on Friday at the age of 84.

VEEP won the top prize from the Television Academy for Outstanding Comedy Series for the second year in a row. Afterwards, VEEP Emmy winners Dave Mandel, Lew Morton and Peter Huyck were seen entering Jimmy Kimmel’s after party which included every major comedy player from James Corden and Jimmy Fallon to Chris Rock and Amy Schumer. Tom Arnold to Jeff Ross, Matt Damon to Kit Harrington and Sophie Tucker. John Mayer dancing to a rockin band, while guests dined out on gourmet liquor, BBQ, and Pizza. The no photos rule gave the 300 or so guests an intimate vibe, but the crowd cheered for Veeples Tony Hale, David Mandel, Lew Morton and Peter Huyck.

HBO GOES “ALL THE WAY” TO THE EMMYS

July 18, 2016 By WHC Insider

The HBO Films presentation of “All the Way” has earned eight Emmy nominations for the 68^th Annual Primetime Awards, including Outstanding Television movie.

Bryan Cranston, reprising his Tony Award-winning role as President Lyndon B. Johnson, is up for Lead Actor in a Limited Series. “All the Way” follows President Johnson’s first year in office after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

The film, directed by Jay Roach, also stars Anthony Mackie (Martin Luther King, Jr.), Melissa Leo (Lady Bird Johnson), Bradley Whitford (Hubert Humphrey) and Frank Langella (Sen. Richard Russell).

Roach is nominated once again for Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special. He previously won Emmys in the same category for the HBO films “Recount” and “Game Change.”

The eight nominations:

Outstanding Television Movie:

“All the Way”

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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie:

Bryan Cranston, “All the Way”

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie

Melissa Leo, “All The Way”

Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special

Jay Roach, “All The Way”

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Limited Series Or Movie
“All The Way”

Outstanding Makeup For A Limited Series Or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
”All The Way”

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special
”All The Way”

Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
“All The Way”

HBO Home Entertainment recently released “All the Way” on Digital HD and will release the film on DVD with Digital HD and Blu-ray with Digital HD on September 6^th.

The 68^th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air live on ABC 7e|4p on September 18 with host Jimmy Kimmel.

VEEP LEADS IN COMEDY EMMY NOMS

July 18, 2016 By WHC Insider

Cast of VEEP Garden Brunch 2014

Time to start making more room on the shelf!

HBO’s Veep, just off its 5th season, leads in comedy Emmy nominations for the 68th Primetime awards.

With a total of 17 Emmy nominations, including a 5^th consecutive nod for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The political satire focuses on the trials and tribulations of her character, Selina Meyer.

17 nominations:

Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Tony Hale, Matt Walsh)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Anna Chlumsky),
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Martin Mull, Peter MacNichol)
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
(Chris Addison, Dave Mandel, Dale Stern)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
(David Mandel; Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck).

Once again, HBO led the Emmy nominations with a total of 94, including “Becoming Mike Nichols,” “Game of Thrones Main Title 360 Experience,” “Jim: The James Foley Story,” “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” “Real Time with Bill Maher,” “Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted” and “True Detective.”

Tammy Haddad, Co-Founder of WHCInsider, is a consultant to Veep.

Jimmy Kimmel will host the televised awards live on ABC on September 18 at 7e|4p.

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HBO dominates 2015 Emmys

September 22, 2015 By WHC Insider

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman and CEO of HBO Richard Plepler, and Kerry Washington attend HBO’s Official 2015 Emmy After Party.
Credit: FilmMagic/FilmMagic.

The clear winner of the 2015 Emmy Awards was HBO with its shows winning more awards than any other network by a wide margin.

Hosted by Andy Samberg, other highlights from the evening included Viola Davis making history as the first African American woman to win an Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Annalise Keating on ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder”; Jon Hamm’s first win after eight tries for his role as Don Draper on “Mad Men”; Jeffrey Tambor’s award for best actor and Jill Soloway’s award for writing and directing on the Amazon series “Transparent” which brought awareness about the transgender community to the Emmy stage; Amy Schumer’s win for best variety sketch series for Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer”; and Jon Stewart’s farewell Emmy win for the “Daily Show.”

Highlights from HBO’s wins in top categories include:

Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding Limited Series
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie – Richard Jenkins
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or A Movie – Frances McDormand
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie – Bill Murray
Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Dramatic Special
Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Dramatic Special

Game of Thrones
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Peter Dinklage
Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Veep
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series – Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Tony Hale
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Bessie
Outstanding Television Movie

The Emmys have spoken: 4 more years of Veep!

September 21, 2015 By WHC Insider

HBO’s political comedy series, Veep, experienced a big night at the 2015 Emmy Awards.

#Veeples @TheEmmys have spoken four more years! @OfficialJLD @HBO @veep #VEEPSWEEP #Emmys2015 pic.twitter.com/K9q5Ugu5hR

— Tammy Haddad (@haddadmedia) September 21, 2015

The show was the winner of the Outstanding Comedy Series award, but it didn’t stop there as cast members were also recognized for their work.

A big night for @VeepHBO! #Emmys pic.twitter.com/bjL2HHFzgQ

— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 21, 2015

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the Emmy for Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series for her portrayal of President (formerly Vice President) Selina Meyer.

Tammy Haddad and Julia Louis-Dreyfus on their way to HBO’s party after The Emmys.

Tony Hale was also recognized with a win in the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series category for his role as Gary Walsh, personal aide to the President.