Emmy Predictions: TV Movie – Amazon's ‘Red, White and Royal Blue' Brings LGBTQ Themes and Representation to the Lineup

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Emmy Predictions: TV Movie – Amazon's ‘Red, White and Royal Blue' Brings LGBTQ Themes and Representation to the Lineup

Clayton Davis

Posted: April 4, 2024 | Last updated: April 4, 2024

<p><em>Variety </em><a href="https://variety.com/t/awards-circuit/">Awards Circuit</a> section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, <a href="https://variety.com/t/emmys/">Emmys</a>, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by <em>Variety </em>senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.</p> <p>Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://variety.com/lists/2024-oscar-predictions/">OSCARS</a></strong> | <strong><a href="https://variety.com/lists/2024-emmys-predictions/" rel="noreferrer noopener">EMMYS</a></strong> | <strong><a href="https://variety.com/lists/2024-grammys-predictions/">GRAMMYS</a></strong> | <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://variety.com/lists/2023-tonys-predictions/">TONYS</a></strong></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><span>2024 Emmy Predictions:</span><br><span>Outstanding Television Movie</span></h2> <p><span><span>Commentary</span> (April 4, 2024)</span>: The "TV movie" isn't what it used to be.</p> <p>The landscape of TV movies has evolved significantly. What was once the predominant format for prestigious television has now been overshadowed by limited series for the past two decades. Nonetheless, in this year's race, there are critically acclaimed films across various genres that will play a significant role, and showcase high quality filmmaking worth celebrating.</p> <p>Three out of the five PGA-nominated films in the best-streamed or televised movie category are eligible and poised as strong contenders for recognition. A standout among these is Matthew López's romantic-comedy "Red, White & Royal Blue" from Prime Video, showcasing star-making turns from Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine.</p> <p>In recent years, winners in this category such as "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square," "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers," and "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" have tended towards comedic themes. However, following Hulu's "Fire Island" last year, another hightly entertaining LGBTQ feature that narrowly missed securing the win, the Amazon film may offer the right balance of dramatic depth and prestige to make a notable impact in this competitive field.</p> <p>The industry welcomed the return of Tony Shalhoub in his iconic role as Adrian Monk, garnering positive reception, which positions Peacock's original "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie" as a notable force.</p> <p>"Quiz Lady," directed by Jessica Yu and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023, is supported by Hulu. This film boasts major stars like Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, who also serve as producers alongside Will Ferrell, generating significant buzz.</p> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://variety.com/lists/2024-emmys-predictions/"><strong>Read</strong>: All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on <em>Variety's </em>Awards Circuit</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://variety.com/lists/emmy-predictions-tv-movie-amazons-red-white-and-royal-blue-brings-lgbtq-themes-and-representation-to-the-lineup/">View the full Article</a></p>

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Emmy Predictions: TV Movie – Amazon’s ‘Red, White and Royal Blue’ Brings LGBTQ Themes and Representation to the Lineup

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.

Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

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2024 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Television Movie

Commentary (April 4, 2024): The "TV movie" isn't what it used to be.

The landscape of TV movies has evolved significantly. What was once the predominant format for prestigious television has now been overshadowed by limited series for the past two decades. Nonetheless, in this year's race, there are critically acclaimed films across various genres that will play a significant role, and showcase high quality filmmaking worth celebrating.

Three out of the five PGA-nominated films in the best-streamed or televised movie category are eligible and poised as strong contenders for recognition. A standout among these is Matthew López's romantic-comedy "Red, White & Royal Blue" from Prime Video, showcasing star-making turns from Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine.

In recent years, winners in this category such as "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square," "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers," and "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" have tended towards comedic themes. However, following Hulu's "Fire Island" last year, another hightly entertaining LGBTQ feature that narrowly missed securing the win, the Amazon film may offer the right balance of dramatic depth and prestige to make a notable impact in this competitive field.

The industry welcomed the return of Tony Shalhoub in his iconic role as Adrian Monk, garnering positive reception, which positions Peacock's original "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie" as a notable force.

"Quiz Lady," directed by Jessica Yu and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023, is supported by Hulu. This film boasts major stars like Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, who also serve as producers alongside Will Ferrell, generating significant buzz.

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<p>“The Crown” may have ended last year, but Netflix has another royal drama in store. “Scoop” is the streamer’s feature-length dramatization of Prince Andrew‘s toe-curling interview with “Newsnight” anchor Emily Maitlis. Maitlis is played by Gillian Anderson in the film, while Andrew is played by “The Diplomat” star Rufus Sewell. Keeley Hawes is also on board as Amanda Thirsk, Andrew’s former private secretary, and Billie Piper stars as Sam McAlister, the “Newsnight” producer who secured the interview with Andrew. The interview with Maitlis in November 2019 was dubbed a “car crash” after the British royal, who settled a sexual assault suit with Virginia Guiffre two years ago, said he had no regrets about his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.</p> <p><a href="https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-streaming-april-2024/">View the full Article</a></p>

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And the Predicted Nominees Are

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Also In Contention

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<p>William Friedkin’s final film, “The Caine Mutiny Court Martial” centers on a naval court-martial (Jason Clarke) who reluctantly agrees to defend a first officer of the Navy (Jake Lacy) after he took control of a ship from its domineering captain (Kiefer Sutherland) during a violent sea storm. The ensuing trial forces the court-martial to question whether the events aboard the ship are true or not. </p> <p>From <a href="https://protection.greathorn.com/services/v2/lookupUrl/8a27e682-b311-4601-b720-5b73d6679880/1646/323075ea9d874315f3c24f14db58d1ca36dcbc23?domain=variety.com&path=/2023/film/reviews/the-caine-mutiny-court-martial-review-william-friedkin-kiefer-sutherland-venice-film-festival-1235714334/"><em>Variety’s </em>review</a> out of the Venice Film Festival: “It’s the definition of no frills: one set, head-on lighting, shot language and editing that walk the line between elegant and minimal. The play, which Herman Wouk originally adapted from his own 1951 novel, has been reworked by Friedkin, who transplants the setting from World War II to post-9/11 America. Yet ‘The Caine Mutiny,’ for all the tinkering, remains a warhorse of a play. And that’s both a good and a limited thing.”</p> <p><a href="https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-streaming-october-2023/">View the full Article</a></p>

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Eligible Titles (Television Movie)

**The list below is not complete and have been confirmed as officially submitted. All information is subject to change. Grouped by network that airs each series.

"Dashing Through the Snow" (Disney+)
"World's Best" (Disney+)
"EXMas" (Freevee)
"Puppy Love" (Freevee)
"No One Will Save You" (Hulu)
"Quiz Lady" (Hulu)
"Self Reliance" (Hulu)
"Vacation Friends 2" (Hulu)
"Scoop" (Netflix)
"Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story" (Netflix)
"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" (Paramount+)
"Good Burger 2" (Paramount+)
"Finestkind" (Paramount+)
"Little Wing" (Paramount+)
"Love in Taipei" (Paramount+)
"Pet Semetary: Bloodlines" (Paramount+)
"The Tiger's Apprentice" (Paramount+)
"Zoey 102" (Paramount+)
"Bosco" (Peacock)
"Genie" (Peacock)
"If You Were the Last" (Peacock)
"Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate" (Peacock)
"Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie" (Peacock)
"Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain" (Peacock)
"Shooting Stars" (Peacock)
"Música" (Prime Video)
"Red, White and Royal Blue" (Prime Video)
"Ricky Stanicky" (Prime Video)
"Role Play" (Prime Video)
"Totally Killer" (Prime Video)
"Upgraded" (Prime Video)
"First Time Female Director" (The Roku Channel)
"How to Fall in Love by the Holidays" (The Roku Channel)
"Heist 88" (Showtime)

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<p>Awkwafina and Sandra Oh join forces as mismatched sisters in Hulu’s zany original comedy film “Quiz Show,” launching on the streaming platform this month after a successful world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. The two actors play estranged sisters who are forced to cover their mother’s gambling debts. Their bright idea? Set out on a road trip so that Awkwafina’s Anne can participate in her favorite gameshow and win the ultimate cash prize. The film is directed by Jessica Yu, who won the Oscar for best documentary short subject in 1996 for “Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien.” <em>Variety</em> <a rel="" href="https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/quiz-lady-review-awkwafina-sandra-oh-1235775244/">wrote in its review</a> that the two stars are "hilarious together," and their crackling chemistry make "Quiz Lady" worth the watch.</p> <p><a href="https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-streaming-november-2023/">View the full Article</a></p>

More Information (Television Movie)

2023 category winner: "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" (The Roku Channel) -- Henry R. Muñoz III, Neil Shah and Zachary Halley, executive producers; Mike Farah, Joe Farrell, Whitney Hodack, Tim Headington, Lia Buman, Max Silva, Al Yankovic and Eric Appel, produced by

2024 Emmy Awards Calendar and Timeline (all dates are subject to change)

Eligibility period: June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Feb. 29: Submissions open
May 9: Deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming to upload all entry materials.
June 13: Nominations-round voting begins
June 24: Nominations-round voting ends at 10:00 p.m. PT
June 28 - July 8: Voting for peer group-specific top ten rounds panels (if applicable)
July 17: Primetime Emmy nominations are announced.
July 24: Deadline for errors and omissions to the nominations.
August 5: Find-round videos available for viewing.
August 15: Final-round voting begins.
August 26: Final-round voting ends at 10:00 p.m. PST.
Sept. 7-8: Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala
Sunday, Sept. 15: 76th Primetime Emmy Awards to air on ABC.

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About the Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Awards, commonly known as the Emmys, are awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Established in 1949, these celebrate outstanding achievements in American primetime television. The Emmys are categorized into three divisions: the Primetime Emmy Awards for performance and production excellence, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards recognizing achievements in artistry and craftsmanship, and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards, which honor significant engineering and technological advancements. The eligibility period typically extends from June 1 to May 31 each year. The Television Academy, which hosts the Emmys, consists of over 20,000 members across 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans and executives.

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