'Game of Thrones' dominates creative arts Emmy Awards

'Game of Thrones' dominates creative arts Emmy Awards
September 16, 2012 - 17:09 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - The fantasy series “Game of Thrones” was the big winner Saturday, Sept. 15 at the creative arts Emmy Awards, Associated Press reported.

The HBO saga received a leading six trophies at the ceremony that recognizes technical and other achievements. Best special visual effects and best costumes for a series were among the trophies claimed by “Game of Thrones.”

Others honored at the ceremony were four TV series guest stars, including Kathy Bates for CBS' ”Two and a Half Men” and Jimmy Fallon as host of NBC's “Saturday Night Live.”

Bates has a shot at another trophy, best drama actress for “Harry's Law,” her canceled NBC series, at the prime-time Emmy ceremony to air Sept. 23.

Earlier this week, she said she was recovering from a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago. She did not accept Saturday's award in person.

On the drama side, Emmys went to Jeremy Davies for his guest appearance on FX's “Justified” and Martha Plimpton for her turn on CBS' ”The Good Wife.”

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