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'Sopranos' Rules Emmy Nods

After complaints that awards were in a rut, newcomers dot the nomination list

By Dustin Lushing, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – "The Sopranos" went out on an underwhelming note but still managed to dominate the Emmy nominations announced today, collecting 15 nods, including best drama and best leading actor and actress for James Gandolfini and Edie Falco. Half of this year's nominees will join the party for the first time, including stars from freshman series "Ugly Betty," "30 Rock," and "Heroes."

On cable, HBO's "Entourage" earned its first nod for comedy series while AMC's first-ever miniseries, "Broken Trail," snapped up 16 nominations. One of the biggest Web memes of the year, an "SNL" video starring Justin Timberlake and a special Christmas package, drew a nod for best original music and lyrics. The ceremony is set for September 16.

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Emmy nominations presenter Kyra Sedgwick smiles after receiving a nomination herself for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "The Closer," in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 19, 2007. The annual Primetime... (Associated Press)

This undated photo, supplied by HBO, shows actors Eric Schweig,left, August Schellenberg and Nathan Chasing Horse, right, in the HBO made-for-TV movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee." The movie garnered... (Associated Press)

This photo, supplied by HBO, shows actors Tony Sirico,left, James Gandolfini,center, and Steven Van Zandt, in a 2000 season episode of the HBO cable television series, "The Sopranos." The mob series that... (Associated Press)

Emmy nominations presenter Jon Cryer poses onstage after receiving a nomination himself for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Two and a Half Men," in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 19, 2007. The 59th... (Associated Press)

In this undated photo, released in 2007 by HBO, James Gandolfini portrays Tony Soprano in a scene from one of the last episodes of HBO's "The Sopranos." (AP photo/HBO, Craig Blankenhorn) (Associated Press)

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'Sopranos' Rules Emmy Nods