The nominations for the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning, where Harry Potter actors Sir Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) and Dame Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall) received acknowledgment for their television projects outside of the series.



Michael received an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV movie for his work in the PBS/BBC remake of Jane Austen's Emma, in which he played Mr. Wodehouse. Dame Maggie was recognised in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV movie for her portrayal as Mary Gilbert in the HBO production of Capturing Mary.

The Primetime Emmys will be given out live from coast to coast - yes, both east and west coasts will view it at the same time - during a black-tie ceremony on Sunday, August 29, 2010 on NBC. We'll have more on that later this summer.

Congratulations to all those nominated! For those interested, a full list of nominees can be found here.