Shaw Media The Kennedys Gets 10 Emmy Nominations

Shaw Media is thrilled to learn that its groundbreaking original production of The Kennedys received ten nominations for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most ever for a Canadian original production. As one of the most anticipated television events of the year, The Kennedys set viewership records on History Television this spring, and is now enjoying wider exposure on Global, currently airing the blockbuster mini-series Monday nights at 9pm ET/PT.

“We always knew that The Kennedys is television at its finest,” said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President, Content for Shaw Media. “The recognition that we received this morning via the Emmy Awards is simply astounding. We couldn’t be happier, and we owe much of our thanks to our partner Muse Entertainment along with incredible cast and crew. Congratulations on a job well done.”

Primetime Emmy Award Nominations for The Kennedys include:

* Outstanding Miniseries Or Movie

* Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
• Greg Kinnear as John F. Kennedy
• Barry Pepper as Bobby Kennedy

* Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
• Tom Wilkinson as Joe Kennedy

* Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries Or Movie

* Outstanding Cinematography For A Miniseries Or Movie

* Outstanding Hairstyling For A Miniseries Or A Movie

* Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Or A Movie (Non-Prosthetic)

* Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

* Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Miniseries Or A Movie