Apple TV+ originals earn 18 Emmy nominations

Apple TV+ original shows have earned 18 Emmy nominations this year. The company announced the nominations by updating the apple.com homepage to display the titles up for an award in various categories. The 72 Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 20 and hosted by renowned comedy and anchor, Jimmy Kimmel.

The award show celebrates excellence in national primetime television. These nominations place another feather in Apple’s video streaming service’s hat of pride. Just 9 months after launching, the service has already earned a reputation in the market with a diverse collection of original content. Recently, Peanuts in Space and Ghostwriters won two Emmy awards in the Kids category.

Apple TV+ 18 Emmy Nominations

With the tag line, ” We are just getting started”, Apple announced the shows and the nomination categories of 6 original series which are as the following:

The Morning Show

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Resse Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, this drama series showcasing the conflicts and struggles of the morning show hosts. The show has won 8 nominations;

Outstanding Lead Actress – Jennifer Aniston
Outstanding Lead Actor – Steve Carell
Outstanding Supporting Actor – Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass
Outstanding Guest Actor – Martin Short
Outstanding Director – Mimi Leder

“We are ripe and ready for this kind of conversation and it’s heartbreakingly honest.” -Jennifer Anniston

Defending Jacob

Based on a 2012 New York Times best-selling novel, this thriller drama series stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, and others. The series is up for two Emmy nominations in the following categories:

Outstanding Cinematography –
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music –

“Family is unconditional. In this gripping, character-driven thriller, a shocking crime rocks a small Massachusetts town and one family in particular, forcing an assistant district attorney to choose between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son.”

Beastie Boys Story

This live documentary tells the story of three friends of starting a band and saving a friendship for 40 years. Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share intimate details and experiences of their musical journey with director Spike Jonze. The documentary is nominated for:

Outstanding Documentary
Outstanding Writing – Mike Diamond, Adam Horovitz, and Spike Jonze

Home

This unique docu-series takes viewers into unconventional and innovative homes from all around the world. Executive produced by Matthew Weaver and other talented directors and producers, the series is nominated for:

Outstanding Music Composition – Amanda Jones

Central Park

This animated musical comedy showcases the life of a family living the world’s most famous park, Central Park. It has been nominated in the following category:

Outstanding Character Voice-over Performance – Leslie Odom Jr.

The Elephant Queen

Encapsulating love, courage, loyalty, and struggle to survive in the African savanna, this movie is based on the world’s majestic creature, the elephants. Previously, The Elephant Queen has won the Cinema for Peace International Green Film Award. This year it is nominated for:

Outstanding Narrator – Chiwetel Ejiofor

Embark on an epic journey of love, courage and coming home. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch of an elephant herd, as she is forced to lead her family across the unforgiving African savanna in search of water.

Users can subscribe to Apple TV+ for $4.99 per month with seven days free trial. The service is available on all Apple devices via the Apple TV app: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV. Third-party select Samsung and LG smart TV, Ruko, Amazon Fire Tv, and tv.apple.com also offer Apple TV+. The Cupertino company has been focusing on improving its services, in particular, video streaming service has been regularly updated with new original content to make a name for its self in this competitive market, against Netflix and Amazon Prime.