At the 32nd Annual Actor Awards hosted by SAG-AFTRA, Apple’s hit comedy series “The Studio” emerged as a formidable winner, taking home three key honors, including Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Seth Rogen, and a posthumous Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Catherine O’Hara. These achievements highlight the growing recognition of Apple Original Films and series in a fiercely competitive awards season.
Impressive Award Haul Across Industry Guilds and Associations
Beyond the Actor Awards, “The Studio” demonstrated unparalleled strength across a variety of prestigious guild awards. It won Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy at the Producers Guild Awards, secured Best Contemporary Hair Styling and Best Contemporary Make-Up at the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, and earned Excellence in Contemporary Television at the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Additionally, the series was recognized for casting excellence at the Artios Awards, garnered Best Edited Single Camera Comedy Series at the ACE Eddie Awards, won Half Hour Single-Camera Series at the Art Directors Guild Awards, and was awarded Best Music Supervision in a Television Comedy by the Guild of Music Supervisors. The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards named “The Studio” Best Comedy Series.
Alongside “The Studio,” other Apple Originals also collected notable accolades. The feature “F1” earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won Sound at the BAFTA Film Awards, plus a Visual Effects Society award for Outstanding Compositing & Lighting in a Feature. Damson Idris was honored as Best Supporting Actor by the African American Film Critics Association, while Kerry Condon won Best Supporting Actress at the Irish Film & Television Awards. “Severance” was recognized with awards for Outstanding Original Score at the Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards, outstanding casting at the Artios Awards, plus honors for set design and cinematography at the Art Directors Guild and British Society of Cinematographers Awards respectively.
Recognition Spans Across Diverse Apple TV Originals
“Palm Royale” received honors for Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling and Make-Up at the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, as well as Excellence in Period Television from the Costume Designers Guild. The Art Directors Guild acknowledged it in the One Hour Period Single-Camera Series category. The espionage drama “Slow Horses” won Best Returning Drama at the Broadcast Awards and earned lead actor Gary Oldman a Best Actor award at the AACTA International Awards. Music-driven “Smoke” took home a win for Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television. The nature series “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” was decorated for its visual effects by the Visual Effects Society and the Annie Awards. Meanwhile, “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” secured the Annie Award for Best Special Production.
Documentary projects also garnered accolades, with “Mr. Scorsese” winning Outstanding Directorial Achievement at the Directors Guild of America Awards, and
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receiving NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Documentary and Outstanding Directing in a Documentary.
Apple’s Award Achievements Reflect Broad Industry Impact
To date, Apple Originals have amassed an impressive total of 735 wins and more than 3,258 nominations across films, documentaries, and series. This body of work includes trailblazing comedies like “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” the global phenomenon “Severance,” Apple’s most-watched drama “Pluribus,” the Oscar-winning “CODA,” and “F1,” the highest-grossing sports film in history. The recent awards season has solidified Apple’s reputation for producing compelling, high-quality content in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.
Detailed Highlights of Apple TV’s Recent Award Wins
The Actor Awards resulted in three significant wins for “The Studio”: Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Seth Rogen as Outstanding Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and Catherine O’Hara earning Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series posthumously. The BAFTA Film Awards honored “F1” with Best Sound, while the Producers Guild of America (PGA) presented “The Studio” the Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy.
At the Art Directors Guild (ADG) Awards, “The Studio” won in the Half Hour Single-Camera Series category for the episode “The Note,” “Severance” triumphed in One Hour Contemporary Single-Camera Series for “Chikhai Bardo,” and “Palm Royale” received recognition in the One Hour Period Single-Camera Series category for the episodes “Maxine Drinks Martinis Now” and “Maxine Serves a Swerve.” Visual Effects Society recognitions included “F1” for modern race and POV footage as well as outstanding compositing and lighting, while “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” was awarded for outstanding visual effects and effects simulations in a photoreal episode.
Costume design honors went to “The Studio” for Excellence in Contemporary Television and to “Palm Royale” for Excellence in Period Television. Similarly, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild celebrated “The Studio” for contemporary hair styling and make-up, while “Palm Royale” was acknowledged for period and/or character hair styling and make-up.
The Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards recognized “Severance” for Outstanding Original Score. Casting Society of America Artios Awards gave “The Studio” recognition for television pilot and first-season comedy casting, and “Severance” for drama casting. The ACE Eddie Awards praised “The Studio” for Best Edited Single Camera Comedy Series with the episode “The Promotion.” The Guild of Music Supervisors awarded “The Studio” for Best Music Supervision in a Television Comedy and celebrated “Smoke” for Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television with “Dialing In.” Apple’s
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also received an award for Best Music Supervision in Advertising (Synch).
The NAACP Image Awards honored
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for Outstanding Documentary and Outstanding Directing, attributed to Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch. The African-American Film Critics Association recognized Damson Idris for Best Supporting Actor in “F1.” The Annie Awards celebrated “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” for Best Special Production and “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” for Best FX in TV/Media. The Irish Film & Television Academy applauded Kerry Condon for Supporting Actress in “F1.” The British Society of Cinematographers awarded “Severance” for Best Cinematography in a Television Drama for the episode “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig.” Lastly, the Association of Motion Picture Sound Awards gave “F1” the Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film, while the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts International Awards named “The Studio” Best Comedy Series and “Slow Horses” earned Gary Oldman Best Actor. The Broadcast Awards recognized “Slow Horses” as Best Returning Drama.
Story Synopses of Apple’s Celebrated Originals
“The Studio” stars Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, the newly promoted head of Continental Studios. The series dives into the chaotic inner workings of a struggling film studio as Matt and his team maneuver through egos, corporate drama, and the turbulent quest to produce meaningful cinema. Each episode balances the navigating of industry politics with moments where success or disaster hang in the balance.
“F1” follows former Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) who attempts a comeback to save a failing team, partnering with rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). The story explores intense competition on and off the track, with legacy and redemption at its core.
“Severance” revolves around Mark Scout (Adam Scott), leading employees at Lumon Industries who have undergone a controversial procedure splitting their work and personal memories. The series unravels a deep mystery challenging concepts of identity and control, and season two deepens this exploration as consequences escalate.
“Palm Royale” tells the story of Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) striving to penetrate Palm Beach’s elite society during a volatile 1969. The drama questions the sacrifices one makes to gain acceptance and power in a divided social world.
“Slow Horses” centers on a disgraced MI5 team led by Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman). Their unconventional efforts to protect England from threats challenge stereotypes about failure and redemption in espionage.
“Mr. Scorsese,” a documentary directed by Rebecca Miller, offers an intimate portrait of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Utilizing private archives and interviews with collaborators like Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Steven Spielberg, it reveals how Scorsese’s personal experiences shaped his cinematic vision.
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highlights leading Black actors candidly discussing the challenges and triumphs of their Hollywood careers, showcasing both homage to past icons and the promise of the next generation.
“Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” employs the latest scientific data and photorealistic visuals to journey through the Pleistocene epoch, spotlighting the survival struggles of iconic species amidst dramatic climate changes.
Children and family audiences are treated to “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,” a heartfelt musical special about summer camp adventures led by Charlie Brown, Sally, Snoopy, and Woodstock.
“Smoke” dramatizes the tense pursuit of two arsonists, focusing on the partnership between an arson investigator and a detective as they navigate secrets and deception.
Apple TV’s Global Reach and Viewing Experience
Apple TV offers an extensive library of original dramas, comedies, feature films, documentaries, and family entertainment, accessible on a wide variety of devices worldwide. Since its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV has rapidly expanded to over 100 countries and regions, available on over a billion screens including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, major smart TVs, streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, gaming consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox, and via web browsers.
Subscribers can access Apple TV for $12.99 per month, with a free seven-day trial available. New users who activate eligible Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, or Mac are offered three months of Apple TV free of charge. This wide accessibility ensures users can enjoy award-winning content, including “The Studio,” seamlessly across their preferred platforms.
