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, honoring the finest achievements of filmmaking and television programming in 2019. The ceremony was broadcast on

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returned to host for the second consecutive time. The nominations were announced on December 8, 2019. HBO led with 33 nominations, followed by

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with 31.

Winners and nominees

Film

Sam Mendes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2013 (cropped)

Joaquin Phoenix at the 2018 Berlin Film Festival

Renée Zellweger Berlinale 2010 (cropped)

#SeeHer Award

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