Apple TV+ Becomes First Streaming Service to Earn Nominations
in its Launch Year
Apple® today received its first-ever Golden Globe nominations
from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), including Best
Television Series, Drama, for Apple’s global hit “The Morning Show”
and dual nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a
Television Series, Drama, for “The Morning Show” stars and
executive producers Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. The
awards will be presented at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on
January 5, 2020.
With today’s nominations for “The Morning Show," Apple TV+
became the first streaming platform to receive recognition from the
HFPA in its launch year, with the service launching only one month
ago. These are also the first drama TV actress nominations for both
Aniston and Witherspoon. Aniston is now only the fourth person in
history to receive Golden Globe nominations for both TV Comedy and
Drama, Lead Actress.
The multiple nominations received by Apple this morning
include:
Best TV Series - Drama - “The Morning Show” Best Performance by
an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Jennifer Aniston in
“The Morning Show” Best Performance by an Actress in a Television
Series - Drama - Reese Witherspoon in “The Morning Show”
“Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for
today’s historic nominations,” said Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s head
of Worldwide Video. “After the debut of Apple TV+ just last month,
today’s nominations are a true testament to the powerful
storytelling that went into ‘The Morning Show,’ as well as all of
our Apple Originals.”
“‘The Morning Show’ is resonating with audiences all around the
world and today’s recognition from the Hollywood Foreign Press
Association further reinforces how timely and special this series
is,” said Jamie Erlicht, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. “Congrats
to Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Ellenberg, Kerry
Ehrin, Mimi Leder and the unparalleled cast and creative minds
behind this project. We cannot wait to continue exploring the world
of ‘The Morning Show’ into season two.”
“I'm incredibly proud that the show was nominated, and it’s so
rewarding to see the hard work and talent of Reese and Jen
recognized,” said Kerry Ehrin, executive producer and showrunner of
“The Morning Show.” “Mimi, Michael and I could not be more
delighted and grateful to the HFPA for this honor, and to Apple for
all their support.”
“What a beautiful morning for ‘The Morning Show!’ Feeling
grateful to be able to bring this story to light alongside a most
brilliant group of artists — our cast and crew who worked
passionately from their hearts and souls to continue the
conversation of power, greed and toxicity in the workplace,” said
Mimi Leder, director and executive producer of “The Morning Show.”
“It is an important time, and a privilege, to be able to tell
stories and create art that reflects the times we are living in.
Thank you HFPA for this incredible honor and for also recognizing
Jennifer and Reese. Working with them is a dream come true. Kerry,
Michael and I are blown away!”
“I am so grateful to the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press
Association for recognizing ‘The Morning Show’ and Jennifer Aniston
and Reese Witherspoon’s outstanding performances,” said Michael
Ellenberg, executive producer of “The Morning Show.” “A huge thank
you to Apple TV+ for their incredible partnership and the
remarkable cast and crew, who I’m honored to share this nomination
with.”
Customers can watch “The Morning Show” exclusively on Apple TV+
on the Apple TV® app, with new episodes premiering worldwide every
Friday. The season finale premieres Friday, December 20.
“The Morning Show” explores the cutthroat world of morning news
and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the
morning. Told through the lens of two complicated women working to
navigate the minefield of high-octane jobs while facing crises in
both their personal and professional lives, “The Morning Show” is
an unapologetically candid drama that looks at the power dynamics
between women and men, and women and women, in the workplace. The
series is executive produced by Michael Ellenberg through Media
Res, which also serves as the studio, along with Jennifer Aniston
and Kristin Hahn through Echo Films; Reese Witherspoon and Lauren
Neustadter through Hello Sunshine; and Mimi Leder, who also directs
several episodes. The series is developed by Kerry Ehrin, who
serves as showrunner and is an executive producer.
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