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'Call Me by Your Name, 'Lady Bird,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' earn GLAAD Award nods

By Karen Butler   |   Jan. 19, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Timothee Chalamet's films "Lady Bird" and "Call Me by Your Name" are up for GLAAD Media Awards. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Ellen Page attends the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on September 10, 2016. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Richard Jenkins attends the 74th Venice Film Festival on the Lido in Venice on August 31, 2017. File Photo by Paul Treadway/UPI (L-R) Actors Chris Sullivan, Lonnie Chavis and Chrissy Metz appear backstage with their award for Favorite New TV Drama for "This Is Us" during the 43rd annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on January 18, 2017. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Sam Smith attends the 88th annual Academy Awards Oscar nominees luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" actor Andre Braugher appears onstage at the 64th Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles on September 23, 2012. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The nominations for the GLAAD Media Awards were announced Friday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

"What people see in the media has a powerful impact on how they treat others and the GLAAD Media Awards raise the bar for media to tell LGBTQ stories that accelerate acceptance," GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement Friday. "At a time when anti-LGBTQ policies and harassment are on the rise, it is imperative that Hollywood and news media tell more LGBTQ stories that reflect the community's rich diversity -- and build understanding that brings all communities closer together. This year's nominees showcase stories that span races, genres, ages, and geographies, challenge misconceptions, and broaden understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people across the globe."

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Ellis, as well as Star Trek: Discovery star Wilson Cruz and Transparent cast member Trace Lysette, took part in the announcement event, which was livestreamed on Facebook.

Up for Outstanding Film [Wide Release] are Battle of the Sexes, Call Me by Your Name, Lady Bird, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women and The Shape of Water.

Shortlisted for Outstanding Film [Limited Release] are BPM, A Fantastic Woman, God's Own Country, Thelma and The Wound.

The nominees for Outstanding Comedy are The Bold Type, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Modern Family, One Day at a Time, One Mississisppi, Superstore, Survivor's Remorse, Transparent and Will & Grace.

In the running for Outstanding Drama are Billions, Doubt, The Handmaid's Tale, Nashville, Sense8, Shadowlands, Star, Star Trek: Discovery, This is Us and Wynonna Earp.

Competing for Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series are American Horror Story: Cult, Feud: Bette and Joan, Godless, Queers and When We Rise.

The contenders for Outstanding Reality Series are Gaycation with Ellen Page, I am Jazz, RuPaul's Drag Race, Survivor: Game Changers and The Voice.

Music Artist are Miley Cyrus, Halsey, Honey Dijon, Kehlani, Kelela, Kesha, Perfume Genius, Sam Smith, St. Vincent and Wrabel.

Special recognition is being given to Jay-Z's music video "Smile" and the animated short "In a Heartbeat."

Winners will be honored at ceremonies to be held in Los Angeles on April 12 and in New York on May 5.