Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Mildred Pierce shine Golden for HBO

By April MacIntyre Dec 15, 2011, 17:30 GMT

HBO’s Golden Globe nominations were racked up, as the network today received 18 nods, the most of any television network this year, for the upcoming 69th annual Golden Globe Awards announced today in Los Angeles.

HBO’s Golden Globe nominations were racked up, as the network today received 18 nods, the most of any television network this year, for the upcoming 69th annual Golden Globe Awards announced today in Los Angeles. 

The miniseries “Mildred Pierce” starring Kate Winslet led all HBO programming with 4 nominations, tied for the most of any TV series or program. 

The Golden Globe Awards will be presented Jan. 15 in Los Angeles.

HBO’s Golden Globe nominations this year include:

FOUR nominations for “Mildred Pierce,” including Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Kate Winslet), Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Evan Rachel Wood) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Guy Pearce).

THREE nominations for “Boardwalk Empire,” including Best Television Series – Drama, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama (Steve Buscemi) and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Kelly Macdonald).

THREE nominations for “Cinema Verite,” including Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Diane Lane) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Tim Robbins).

THREE nominations for “Too Big to Fail,” including Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (William Hurt) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Paul Giamatti).

TWO nominations for “Enlightened”: Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical and Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical (Laura Dern).

(ed. note: Should have been "Bored to Death", HBO's best comedy)

TWO nominations for “Game of Thrones,” including Best Television Series – Drama and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Peter Dinklage).

ONE nomination for “Hung”:  Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical (Thomas Jane).