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In David Wain’s Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Gail Daughtry (Zoey Deutch) finds her idyllic Kansas life uprooted when her longtime boyfriend and now fiancé Tom (Michael Cassidy) cashes in his celebrity sex pass, prompting a spur-of-the-moment trip to Los Angeles to get even and do the same, provided she can find Jon Hamm and convince him to help her go through with it. Awards Buzz spoke with Wain and Deutch about working together on this wild script and film.

Ahead of nominations being announced for the 78th Emmys on Wednesday, July 8th, the Awards Buzz team made their picks in a number of major scripted categories. Check out the full breakdown by category below, and come back Wednesday for an analysis of the actual list and how we did. You can also watch video discussions of the drama and comedy categories here or below.

Latasha M. Ford goes behind the scenes for our exclusive Awards Buzz interview to discuss Cortez Smith incredible journey as “Nuck” on The Chi. Smith brought such a refreshing energy to the conversation, especially sharing how playing a complex “bad guy” became a memorable “graduation moment” for his career during this entire journey.

For those who know me, you know I’ve been a DC fanboy for as long as I can remember. As a film critic and entertainment journalist, I’ve championed DC for decades, even when the films themselves have been far from perfect. I simply love these characters. Even when a movie didn’t fully work, I could almost always find something worthwhile that made me comfortable recommending it to others. The quality has certainly varied over the years, but there was usually something to appreciate.

Since it first started, The Bear has been about a love of food and the art of presenting it in a formidable manner. It’s been quite a journey to get there, with many disagreements, obstacles, and setbacks along the way. But every grand adventure has to end sometime, and, for its final act, The Bear goes out in style, stretching out its entire eight-episode season over the course of one intense day as the staff of its signature restaurant pour everything they have into making their big night count.

Yale is an endearing dramedy inspired by an extraordinary true story. The movie centers on a father-daughter relationship and an unexpected journey toward healing. At its core, the film takes an emotional look at how far you might go for the people you love, even when forgiveness seems impossible.

Latasha M. Ford with Awards Buzz recently secured an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming psychological thriller “Strung” before it hits theaters! This deep dive behind the scenes features compelling interviews with the starring cast, including Coco Jones, who unpack the intricate character complexities and the lively BFF energy Jones brings to her role as Jasmine.

Two nights ago, I finally had a chance to sit down and watch Voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix. Within fifteen minutes, I found myself teary-eyed, and by the half-hour mark, I had completely fallen in love with the film. We all know that the entertainment industry has changed dramatically since Netflix transformed the way audiences consume movies and television, and even more so during and after the pandemic.

Writer, director, actress, and now Netflix’s latest breakout filmmaker, Leah McKendrick is having a major moment. Her latest film, Voicemails for Isabelle, has quickly become a global sensation, climbing to the No. 1 spot on Netflix and resonating with audiences around the world.

Set in a dark and stylized world inspired by the beloved Marvel comic series, Prime Video’s Spider-Noir offers audiences a fresh take on the iconic web-slinger while embracing the noir sensibilities that make the character so unique.