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Well, PV Cells weren't invented for morons like GM Though.
That's why we put them in calculators, satellites, dashboards,
lasers, robots, and USB, rather than imbelices like AT&T
Headquarters,
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WHAT?
are you talking about Genetically modified corn and therefore gasohol
or are you talkin about gm the automotive company that is laying off
several thousands this week and will likely be seeking bankruptcy
protection next month
USB - I thought - is a financial management firm. Why would we put PV
cells in them
Or the imbeciles in Att
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http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989129.html?categoryId=14&cs=1
20 noms put AMC in a starring role
Dramatic showing for cable network
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER
Bryan Cranston helped heat up things for AMC with an acting nom for
'Breaking Bad.'
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If last year was AMC's coming-out party, this year represents its
coronation.
The cabler burst on the Emmy scene last year thanks to the miniseries
"Broken Trail." Now it's blazing a series trail as well, scoring 16 nods
for "Mad Men" -- the most of any drama this year -- as well as four for
"Breaking Bad."
AMC's 20 nominations leads all basic-cable networks and puts the net in
seventh place overall, behind only HBO, the Big Four nets and Showtime.
Those noms include two for lead actor in a drama series, "Mad Men" star
Jon Hamm and "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston. "Mad Men's" John Slattery
was additionally recognized in the supporting actor in a drama category.
Not bad for a channel that was mostly known for playing old movies until
a year or two ago.
"It's such a validation for our strategy," said AMC exec VP-g.m. Charlie
Collier. "To have them recognize both of our original series for the
year, and to salute the creative talent both in front of and behind the
camera, it feels really good for the network overall and for all of its
partners."
The timing couldn't be better: AMC is throwing a premiere party Monday
in Hollywood for "Mad Men's" second season. The show returns July 27 and
could potentially earn a ratings bump thanks to the Emmy love -- not to
mention the lavish press attention it's received in recent weeks.
Not only is "Mad Men" breaking down more doors for AMC, it's also
shattering one of basic cable's final Emmy barriers. The show, along
with FX's "Damages," reps the first basic-cable entry to earn an
outstanding drama nod.
"Basic cable has done such a good job putting quality on the screen,"
Collier said.
Given AMC's entry into the scripted realm "Mad Men" creator Matt Weiner
said he's pleased that the show has stood out as much as it has in a
crowded field.
"AMC is a really incredible place to be in this early formative period,"
Weiner said. "They've made a plan and they've been very brave and smart
about sticking to it. They have a strategy of getting into the (original
series) marketplace based on quality."
"Mad Men" launched in July 2007, to instant acclaim. Series won two
Golden Globes earlier this year, for drama series and drama actor
(Hamm). But the Globes kudofest was canceled because of the Writers
Guild strike; the AMC and "Mad Men" crew toasted their victory at a
private party. This time, Collier said he's looking forward to
celebrating at the Emmy ceremony.
Although the "Mad Men" sweep wasn't unexpected, the noms for "Breaking
Bad," created by Vince Gilligan, were a nice surprise.
"I'm looking forward to having everyone in the room (at the Emmys),"
Collier said. "It's going to be a special moment for AMC."
It was "Trail" and its 16 noms last year -- as well as the mini's four
wins -- that paved the way last year for the launch of "Mad Men."
Collier noted that AMC and parent Rainbow Media's strategy, which he
inherited upon his 2006 arrival, was to invest in series "that we could
run side-by-side with the best movies of all time."
"We want to build high-end cinematic TV," he said, "and showcase it the
way we showcase films. It started before I got here, but I've been
fortunate enough to implement it."