HBO Boasts a Record Number of Emmy® Nominations in 2015

HBO Boasts a Record Number of Emmy® Nominations in 2015

Critically Acclaimed Original Films and Limited Series Among the Network’s Nominees
are available now on DVD, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD

CNW, Toronto, ON, September 16, 2015
On Sunday, September 20, HBO will enter the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards® with a record-breaking 126 Emmy nominations–the most of any network for the 15th year in a row.

Watch these Emmy® nominated HBO films and limited series right now on DVD, Blu-ray + Digital HD!
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Olive Kitteridge Press Release

Bessie Press Release

Nightingale Press Release

Among the most-watched shows now available to own–which come loaded with special features and revealing behind-the-scenes footage–“Game of Thrones” led all Emmy® nominees with an incredible 24 nominations, “Boardwalk Empire” received 10 nominations, “Veep” earned nine nominations, “Silicon Valley” garnered seven nominations, “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” received six nominations, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” earned four nominations and “Girls” tallied two nominations.

To celebrate this record achievement and get media ready for Emmy® night, HBO Home Entertainment Canada is highlighting three “under-the-radar” nominees deserving of special recognition:

  • The HBO limited series “Olive Kitteridge” (available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD) received 13 nominations, among them including Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie (Richard Jenkins), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie (Francis McDormand), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie (Bill Murray), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie (Zoe Kazan).

  • The HBO original film “Bessie” (available Sept. 1 on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD) garnered 12 nominations, which include Outstanding Television Movie, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie (Queen Latifah), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie (Michael Kenneth Williams) and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie (Mo’Nique).

  • And, finally, HBO’s original film “Nightingale” (available Sept. 15 on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD) received 2 nominations for Outstanding Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie (David Oyelowo).

Press releases, trailers and box-art from “Olive Kitteridge”, “Bessie” and “Nightingale”, can be downloaded using the multimedia links above.


We are providing media with a special HBO VIP account to stream the Emmy-nominated “Olive Kitteridge”, “Bessie” and “Nightingale” for a limited time.

NOTE: exclusive access to this content is for media consideration only. Sharing this account information with anyone else is strictly prohibited. Your temporary access to this account will last until Oct. 31.

To receive the login information to access the digital versions of these shows, or if you have any other questions about these titles or HBO Home Entertainment, please contact:

Alistair Kyte
LexPR Canada
416-542-9140 x3362
[email protected]

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