Santa Monica, U.S.A., Vancouver, Canada – Lionsgate’s acclaimed AMC drama “Mad Men” and hit Showtime comedy “Nurse Jackie” earned a total of 22 Emmy nominations today, including a fifth consecutive drama series nomination for “Mad Men,” which made history last year with its fourth consecutive win tying the all-time Emmy record in the category, and a third consecutive comedy nomination for four-time Emmywinner Edie Falco, who won the Lead Actress trophy for her role in the first season of “Nurse Jackie.”

“Mad Men” scored 17 nominations – the most for any series — including nods for Jon Hamm as Lead Actor (fifth drama nomination), Elisabeth Moss as Lead Actress (third nomination in this category), Christina Hendricks as Supporting Actress (third nomination), Jared Harris as Supporting Actor, Julia Ormond as Guest Actress and Ben Feldman as Guest Actor, in addition to the Outstanding Drama Series nomination, three nominations for Writing and a Directing nod.

In addition to Edie Falco’s nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Merritt Wever’s nod for Outstanding Supporting Actress, “Nurse Jackie” earned nominations for Bobby Cannavale as Guest Actor, as well as Casting, and Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour).

“This is a very proud day for Lionsgate and we thank the TV Academy for this wonderful recognition,” said Kevin Beggs, president, Lionsgate Television Group. “The continuing success of “Mad Men” and “Nurse Jackie” is extraordinary, and we salute Matthew Weiner, Edie Falco and all of the remarkable artists involved in both series who strive to set the bar higher each year.”

Lionsgate has now amassed a total of 120 Emmy nominations and 19 wins, including 69 nominations in the past three years alone.

“Mad Men” received the following nominations:

• Outstanding Drama Series
• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Jon Hamm
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Elisabeth Moss
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in Drama Series – Christina Hendricks
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Jared Harris
• Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series – Julia Ormond
• Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Ben Feldman
• Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series – Phil Abraham – “The Other Woman”
• Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner, “The Other Woman”
• Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, “Commissions and Fees”
• Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner, “Far Away Places”
• Outstanding Art Direction for a Single Camera Series – Dan Bishop, Production Designer; Christopher L. Brown, Art Director; Claudette Didul, Set Decorator, “At the Cod Fish Ball”
• Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series – Laura Schiff, Carrie Audino
• Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series – Christopher Manley, ASC, Director of Photography, “The Phantom”
• Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series – Chris Gay, Edited By, “Far Away Places”
• Outstanding Hairstyling for a for a Single Camera Series – Theraesa Rivers, Department Head Hairstylist;Lucia Mace, Key Hairstylist; Arturo Rojas, Additional Hairstylist; Maria Sandoval, Additional Hairstylist;David Blair, Additional Hairstylist, “The Phantom”
• Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) – Lana Horchowski, Dept Head Makeup Artist; Ron Pipes, Key Makeup Artist; Ken Niederbaumer, Makeup Artist; Keith Sayer, Makeup Artist

“Nurse Jackie” received the following nominations:

• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Edie Falco
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Merritt Wever
• Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Bobby Cannavale
• Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series – Julie Tucker, Ross Meyerson
• Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation – Jan McLaughlin, M.P.S.E., Production Sound Mixer; Peter Waggoner, Re-Recording Mixer

“Mad Men” is one of the most honored series in television history. With its fourth consecutive Emmy win for Outstanding Drama Series last year, it tied the all-time record for Emmy wins in the category, joining an illustrious group of only three other shows in history that have achieved this milestone (“Hill Street Blue’s,” “L.A. Law,” ”The West Wing”). The series has also won four consecutive Golden Globes for Best Drama, along with a host of additional awards.

Set in New York in the 1960′s, “Mad Men” has riveted audiences with the seductive and intriguing Madison Avenue world of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, and stars an outstanding ensemble cast, including Golden Globe winner Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Jared Harris, Jessica Pare, Rich Sommer, Aaron Staton, Robert Morse, Kiernan Shipka, Jay Ferguson and Christopher Stanley. Produced by Lionsgate, the series is created, written and executive produced by Matthew Weiner in association with Weiner Bros. Joining Weiner are executive producers Scott Hornbacher and Andre and Maria Jacquemetton, and co-executive producer Victor Levin.

“Nurse Jackie,” which brought four-time Emmy winner Edie Falco her first Lead Actress Emmy for a comedy in the first season of the series, stars Falco as a strong-willed, fiercely loyal, deeply dedicated but very flawed emergency nurse working in a New York City hospital. Also starring are Eve Best, Paul Schulze, Dominic Fumusa, Anna Deavere Smith, Ruby Jerins, Mackenzie Aladjem and Peter Facinelli, with special guest star Bobby Cannavale. Co-produced by Lionsgate and Showtime Networks, the series was created by Evan Dunsky and Liz Brixius & Linda Wallem and is executive produced by Wallem, Brixius, Richie Jackson and Caryn Mandabach.

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New York City is getting a boost in its economy all thanks to the entertainment business. A recent surge in movies and television shows being filmed in New York City over the past few months is said to add 100,000 new jobs for New Yorkers as well as $5 billion to the city’s economy.

There are now 23 prime time television shows being filmed throughout New York City, which is an all time record in the metropolitan area. This number has skyrocketed over the past five years. In 2006, there were only nine television shows filmed in New York City. Recent hits on the small screen call New York City home, including HBO’s Emmy Award winning show Boardwalk Empire.

The prohibition-era Atlantic City set is recreated in Brooklyn’s Steiner Studios. Located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Steiner Studios is becoming one of the most important movie studios in the country. Understanding the positive financial impact movie and television production has on the local economy, New York City has invested $28 million in the expansion and renovation of Steiner Studios.

Along with private investments, Steiner Studios is receiving a large upgrade and is attracting more attention as a prominent movie studio on the east coast. Thousands of jobs have been created for the expansion of this studio. It is projected to be the biggest movie studio in all of New York City.

ABC’s recent hit, Pan Am, is also filmed at Steiner Studios. Set in the 1960’s, Pan Am is a newly debuted prime time television show that focuses on the lives of Pan Am stewardesses. The interior of the plane’s cockpit and cabin are recreated in Steiner Studios. Also filmed at this Brooklyn studio recently was Will Smith’s Men in Black III.

Not far from Steiner Studios is Silvercup Studios in neighboring Long Island City, Queens. Silvercup Studios is also a famous movie and television location and is host of shows such as Gossip Girl and A Gifted Man. NBC’s popular show, 30 Rock, and newly debuted show Unforgettable are also filmed in Queens.

The rise in television production on the east coast has shown that New York City is growing popular among the entertainment industry, rivaling Hollywood. Along with television shows and movies filming within indoor movie studios, New York City is famous for being the backdrop to hundreds of movies and shows every year.

The Law and Order series is widely known to shoot on location throughout New York City, when they are not filming at their indoor set in Chelsea Piers. Shows like Pan Am, Gossip Girl, Blue Bloods, Nurse Jackie, and Unforgettable have been spotted filming on the streets of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

The uniquely characteristic streets of New York City can be seen on both the small and big screens. Local businesses benefit from the recent increase in film production throughout the city. There are over 4,000 businesses that assist in the movie and television production.

Although many residents in local neighborhoods don’t always appreciate street closings and restricted parking spots, the film industry has been able to boost the city’s economy tremendously.

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