Ken Jeong and D'Arcy Carden attend the announce the nominees for the Emmy for best lead actress in a comedy series. Photo: Getty ImagesMedieval fantasy "Game of Thrones" scored a record 32 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, but the contenders for the highest honors in television were dominated by newcomers, many of them women, and shows about political and social justice. The 2019 lineup for the Emmys represented the widest array of first-time nominees in eight years, the Television Academy said, with nine new shows contending for the top prizes of best drama and best comedy series. 'VEEP' TAKES ON 'MRS MAISEL'HBO's haul included three-times best drama series winner "Game of Thrones," and recognition for actors Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams in the show's final season. In the comedy category, returning Emmy champ "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" from Amazon Studios got 20 nominations, including for lead actress Rachel Brosnahan.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 16, 2019 21:22 UTC