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Megan Draper (Jessica Pare) and Don Draper (Jon Hamm) in "Mad Men."

Time to get out the calendars and mark the date: "Mad Men" will return for its sixth -- and presumed penultimate -- season on April 7, AMC has confirmed.

The premiere episode will last for two hours, the network said, and will be written by show creator Matthew Weiner. That episode will be directed by Scott Hornbacher; Jon Hamm, who plays Don Draper in the show, will pull double duty and direct the season's second episode.

Few other details are available, but Weiner, who spoke with the New York Times on Tuesday dropped some hints. "It will advance in time, as it does," he said, but wouldn't specify what year the show would be based in. "We're coming off a period in Don's life where he's trying to normalize, and trying to have this relationship -- a real relationship with this woman that he fell in love with."

The two-hour opener, he added, was requested by the network. "It worked well last year and they wanted to try it again," he said. "For me, I was like, well, I don't have the same set of problems (to resolve with the characters), but I do have a way to start the story with a movie." He promised "cliffhanger elements" to that first episode and said it would "foreshadow a lot (of) what the season is about."

"Mad Men" returns at a special time on AMC on Sunday, April 9 at 9 p.m. 

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Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," which tells the story of the famed president's final days in office, earned seven Golden Globe nominations Thursday, including best movie in the drama category, best director for Spielberg, best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis and best supporting actress for Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln.

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The movies nominated for best drama were pretty much as critics predicted. In addition to "Lincoln," "Argo," "Django Unchained," "Life of Pi" and "Zero Dark Thirty" earned nominations.

Lesser-seen films dominated the film comedy and musical category. "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," "Les Miserables," "Moonrise Kingdom," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" and "Silver Linings Playbook." Of those, "Les Miserables" is the only one to be opening in thousands of mainstream theaters, and that not until Christmas Day.

Major names filled the best director category. Ben Affleck was nominated for "Argo," Kathryn Bigelow for "Zero Dark Thirty," Ang Lee for "Life of Pi," Steven Spielberg for "Lincoln" and Quentin Tarantino for "Django Unchained."

On the television side, "Breaking Bad," "Boardwalk Empire," "Downton Abbey," "Homeland" and "The Newsroom" were drama nominees.  "The Big Bang Theory," "Episodes," "Girls," "Modern Family" and "Smash" were nominated for best TV musical or comedy.

After the nominations were announced, Christoph Waltz, nominated for best supporting actor for his role as a dentist-turned-bounty hunter in Tarantino's "Django Unchained," talked to TODAY's Savannah Guthrie about his reaction.

Waltz noted that his name was the last of the five to be read, saying that by that point, he'd thought to himself, "I kinda know what I need to do in January anyway," only to be surprised by his inclusion. 

"Django Unchained" opens Dec. 25, which Waltz noted is very late in the awards season. "I see it picking up steam," he told Guthrie.

Waltz also said he felt lucky to be able to help develop his character along with Tarantino.

"I was allowed to kind of follow the genesis," he told Guthrie. "I saw this character come to existence ... become a personage."

Naomi Watts was nominated in the best actress category for her movie "The Impossible," which focuses on a family's experience during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. She told the TODAY anchors she was celebrating her son's birthday with pancakes when she received word she was nominated.

"I did a little yelp and my son got worried," she said.

There was little dialogue in "The Impossible," much of which was shot in water, not exactly a favorite substance for Watts.

"I had a bad experience with riptides, like, when I was a teenager," she said, telling of a time in Bali when her family was trapped in waters rougher than expected. Her mother, she said, "miraculously" found solid footing and pulled her daughter to safety.

"I've had a fear of water ever since," she said.

Bradley Cooper, a nominee for best actor for "Silver Linings Playbook," also spoke with the TODAY anchors about the awards. "Silver Linings Playbook" is also nominated in the best movie, comedy or musical category, and Cooper's co-star Jennifer Lawrence also received an acting nomination.

"It's a small film, and it's a word-of-mouth movie," Cooper said. "And hopefully the fact that it's getting this kind of attention, more people will go see it."

Cooper heard his nomination announced by his friend and "Hangover" co-star Ed Helms. "On a personal level, it's just surreal," he said of being nominated. "I grew up the nerd who would like, wait to hear the announcements."

He also said his date for the awards would almost certainly be his mother.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, both nominees in the TV best actress category, will host the Golden Globes, which air on NBC Jan. 13.

List of nominees:

Best movie, drama
"Argo"
"Django Unchained"
"Life of Pi"
"Lincoln"
"Zero Dark Thirty" 

Best movie, comedy or musical
"Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"
"Les Miserables"
"Moonrise Kingdom"
"Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"
"Silver Linings Playbook" 

Best director
Ben Affleck, "Argo"
Kathryn Bigelow, "Zero Dark Thirty"
Ang Lee, "Life of Pi"
Steven Spielberg, "Lincoln"
Quentin Tarantino, "Django Unchained" 

Best actor, movie drama
Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln"
Richard Gere, "Arbitrage"
John Hawkes, "The Sessions"
Joaquin Phoenix, "The Master"
Denzel Washington, "Flight"

Best actress, movie drama
Marion Cotillard, "Rust and Bone"
Jessica Chastain, "Zero Dark Thirty"
Naomi Watts, "The Impossible"
Rachel Weisz, "The Deep Blue Sea"
Helen Mirren, "Hitchcock" 

Best actor, movie comedy or musical
Hugh Jackman, "Les Miserables"
Bradley Cooper, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Jack Black, "Bernie"
Ewan McGregor, "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"
Bill Murray, "Hyde Park On Hudson"

Best actress, comedy or musical
Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Meryl Streep, "Hope Springs"
Judi Dench, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"
Maggie Smith, "Quartet"
Emily Blunt, "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"

Best TV drama
"Breaking Bad"
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Downton Abbey"
"Homeland"
"The Newsroom" 

Best actor, TV drama
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Jeff Daniels, "The Newsroom"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"
Damian Lewis, "Homeland" 

Best actress, TV drama
Connie Britton, "Nashville"
Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Glenn Close, "Damages"
Michelle Dockery," "Downton Abbey"
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"

Best TV comedy or musical
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Episodes"
"Girls"
"Modern Family"
"Smash" 

Best actress, TV comedy or musical
Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl"
Lena Dunham, "Girls"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep" 

Best actor, TV comedy or musical
Alec  Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Don Cheadle, "House of Lies"
Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" 

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Someone finally got Don Draper out of his suit. Jon Hamm and Jessica Pare (Megan Draper) manage to look as dapper as always as they hit the beach in Hawaii to film "Mad Men."

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Actor Jon Hamm and actress Jessica Pare in Maui, Hawaii.

Sporting '60s-inspired swimwear, Hamm is shirtless in a pair of short, red trunks. Tropical breezes are futile when it comes to moving Don's slicked 'do.

Pare wears a floral string bikini. She also sports a floppy sun hat and some bug-eyed white shades as she holds a bright blue cocktail while lounging on the beach. Hamm relaxes in a beach chair, lighting up an ever-present cigarette. No doubt Don's wandering eye is well hidden behind those sunglasses.

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Hamm also appears in photos shooting a wedding scene on the beach with a young woman and two men in military uniforms.

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Jon Hamm, second from right, films a wedding scene.

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Adam Scott and Jon Hamm have pulled it off. After hyping their mysterious Adult Swim 15-minute special as the greatest event in television history, going so far as to even formally name it as such, the "Parks and Recreation" and "Mad Men" stars transcended the boundaries of time, narrative and facial hair to present what immediately became a landmark production.

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Hosted by Jeff Probst, the first ten minutes of the special went "behind the scenes" of Hamm and Scott's production, which was to be "directed" by Paul Rudd. In the fictionalized world in which this special operates, Hamm had no time for Scott (in actuality, they're great friends), and Kathryn Hahn is not an American actress, but a German ballet instructor.

The production itself? A shot-by-shot recreation of the introduction to "Simon & Simon,"  a detective series that ran on CBS for eight seasons between 1981-89. And while Rudd wasn't actually the director -- Scott and Lance Bangs handled those duties -- they did actually recreate the famed introduction, which involved killer whales, hot air balloons and broken bottles.

Also making appearances were Megan Mullally and Paul Scheer, the latter of whom wrote the special.

Watch the original opening below, and watch the greatest event here.

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Anyone who watches "Mad Men" is well aware that adult beverages are so prevalent on the show, they're practically a character unto themselves. But just how many drinks have made it on screen during the show's five seasons? Check out the below video and see each and every one, edited into a five-minute clip.

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Bryan Cranston and Jon Hamm.

What were the members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences thinking when they filled out their ballot for best actor in a drama this year? No offense to unexpected winner Damian Lewis. He's worthy of major accolades for bringing Nicolas Brody to life on "Homeland," there's no denying it. But this year, he was the long shot. After all, there were two other stars who seemed be in a dead heat for the golden winged award.

For the past four and a half seasons, "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston has shown the prime-time TV world the believable evolution of a man who's gone from a terminally ill teacher and family man to a meth-cooking kingpin ... and family man. As Walter White, he's gone dark and then some, and his performance is truly special.

It's a role that's earned him the statuette three times before -- for good reason.

Then there was Jon Hamm, who many believed was poised to take the top drama honor this year for his perfect portrayal of the tortured soul who juggles booze, business and womanizing -- "Mad Men's" Don Draper.

So why no Emmy for either one of these men this time? Especially after Cranston revealed his acting range to be broader and better than ever before, and Hamm's continued to make Draper a must-see TV character? Perhaps Cranston's drama has simply become too dark for the voters. Maybe they hope to recognize him next year, for his work on the remainder of the final of the show. And maybe the Academy just doesn't see in Hamm what "Mad Men" fans do. But the right answer could be that the dramatic-actor field was just flooded with big talent, and these men were lost in the mix.

In addition to Lewis, Cranston and Hamm, Steve Buscemi made the best actor in a drama list for his work as Nucky Thompson on "Boardwalk Empire." Michael C. Hall received a nom for his title role in "Dexter." And the man behind "Downton Abbey's" lord and master, Hugh Bonneville, was on the list, too.

No doubt the Academy members had a tough decision to make. And that might explain the evening's other snubs as well.

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Such as? When "Homeland" went on to beat out "Breaking Bad," "Mad Men" (which came up nil for the night), "Game of Thrones" and even "Downton Abbey" to take the Emmy for best drama series.

Other notable oversights included Mayim Bialik of "The Big Bang Theory," who lost the supporting actress in a comedy award to "Modern Family's" Julie Bowen. And Bialik's fellow "Big Banger" Jim Parsons didn't get his due trophy for lead actor in a comedy series thanks to Jon Cryer's shocking win for his work on "Two and a Half Men." (Note: Even Cryer himself was shocked, telling the crowd, "Something has gone terribly wrong.")

While many thought the lead actress in a comedy series would surely go to Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") or Melissa McCarthy ("Mike & Molly"), in a three-way snub, it was actually "Veep's" Julia Louis-Dreyfus who snagged it.

And while it seems hard to argue with a "Daily Show" win for variety series, this time, given Stephen Colbert's consummate work as Super PAC-man over the past year, it's hard not to call that one a snub, too.

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Is actress Elisabeth Moss taking a page out of Miley Cyrus' radical-hair-change playbook?

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Elisabeth Moss in New York on Tuesday night, and in character on "Mad Men," right.

"Mad Men's" Peggy Olson stepped out for the premiere of "For A Good Time, Call..." in New York on Tuesday night. The normally brunette star debuted a much shorter blonde 'do, while sporting a form-fitting black lace dress.

"I wanted to do something really different," Moss told Us Weekly on the red carpet.

We look forward to the reaction among the always-tactful guys around the office at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

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"Mad Men" star Jessica Paré, who plays Megan Draper on the show, took the stage with alt-rockers Jesus and Mary Chain in Buffalo, N.Y., and Toronto last week, notes Slicing Up Eyeballs. Paré sang "Just Like Honey" with the band on Aug. 2 in Buffalo and joined them for "Just Like Honey" and "Sometimes Always" the next day in Toronto.

Paré showed off her singing talents onscreen during the season five premiere of "Mad Men," performing a flirty rendition of the French pop tune "Zou Bisou Bisou" that stirred up so much buzz it was released as a single. Jesus and Mary Chain, meanwhile, are currently on a North American tour, with their next stop on Sept. 5 at New Orleans' House of Blues.

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Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson on "Mad Men."

Despite -- spoiler alert! -- leaving Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce during the most recent season of "Mad Men," Elisabeth Moss's Peggy Olson will return to the show in some capacity, showrunner/ creator Matthew Weiner told TV Line.

Moss, says Weiner, "is going to be on the show next year." He added, "I can't say how much, in what capacity or what (her story) is going to be, but she has not left the show."

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Though Weiner typically keeps details of "Mad Men" carefully under wraps, he was uncharacteristically open about Moss's return as Olson, the up-and-coming advertising copywriter.

"When people leave Sterling Cooper, sometimes it is the end for (the character),” Weiner said. “But I will spoil that one tiny piece of anticipation and tell people that Elisabeth will be showing up to work.”

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He also noted the similarities to when -- another spoiler! -- Jon Hamm's Don Draper and January Jones' Betty Draper were divorced, which brought into question Jones' future on the show.

"Everyone was like, 'I guess January Jones is off the show,' and I was like, 'Why would she be?' I never understood that," Weiner said.

Recently "Mad Men" scooped up 17 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama for the fifth year in a row. If it wins again, the show will hold the record for winning the most trophies in that category.

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When Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) quit Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and walked out of its offices in the penultimate episode of "Mad Men" this past season, viewers were left wondering if the character would be back next year. Things certainly sounded bad for fans of the trailblazing woman when shortly after the episode, actor Jared Harris, whose Lane Pryce had just offed himself, hinted that Moss' beloved character had left the show for good. 

But those eager for more of Peggy can now let out a little cheer. Moss confirmed in an interview with TV Guide that Peggy will indeed be back on "Mad Men" even though she has left (former) boss Don Draper's growing ad agency for a gig at a rival company.

The actress hinted to the magazine that "I do know certain things about what's going to happen" and that she has "knowledge of stuff." But of course, this being the closely guarded "Mad Men," Moss didn't let much of anything slip during the interview. However, viewers can probably expect to see Don and Peggy cross paths at some point.

"Like (creator) Matt (Weiner) said, I think that she's forever linked to Don in some way," Moss told TV Guide. "They're going to have some interaction."

Perhaps another random run-in, as with their unexpected little get together as fellow professionals at the movie theater in the season finale? Maybe even a friendly chat over a few old fashioneds at a trendy Madison Avenue bar about Peggy's blossoming career? After all, Don did teach her much of what she knows, and now, she's on her own without his regular guidance.

Speaking of which, Moss told the magazine that there could be some tales to be told about Peggy's new adventures. "I think that as inevitable as her story of leaving (was), I would say that there are (more) stories that are sort of logical in that same sense," she told TV Guide. "But it's not been written yet, so we'll see."

Indeed we will. See you next season, Peggy!

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LOS ANGELES -- Psychological thriller "Homeland" won the top prize at the Critics Choice Television awards on Monday, edging out the much-admired "Mad Men," while "Community" was voted best comedy.

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Actors Joel McHale, producer Russ Krasnoff, Gillian Jacobs, Alison Brie and Danny Pudi of "Community" accept the award for Best Comedy Series from presenter Emily Deschanel onstage during The Broadcast Television Journalists Association Second Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Beverly Hills on Monday.

Cable channel Showtime's "Homeland" was declared best TV drama series and its star Claire Danes won the best dramatic actress award for her performance as a bipolar CIA agent on the hunt for a home-grown terrorist.

AMC's "Breaking Bad" brought home the best actor and supporting actor trophies for Bryan Cranston's chemistry teacher-turned drug king, and Giancarlo Esposito for his turn as the evil head of a New Mexico methamphetamine ring.

Flame-haired Christina Hendricks was the only winner on Monday for the multiple Emmy-winning AMC advertising drama "Mad Men", taking the supporting actress award for her role as curvaceous office manager Joan Holloway.

The little-seen but critically admired NBC show "Community" won for best comedy, while "Modern Family" stars Julie Bowen and her screen husband Ty Burrell were honored in the supporting acting categories.

Louis C.K was voted best comedy actor for his FX show "Louie," while Zooey Deschanel's ditzy "New Girl" and "Parks and Recreation" mockumentary star Amy Poehler shared the award for best comedy actress.

Britain's updated Sherlock Holmes detective show "Sherlock" won the best miniseries and its quirky star Benedict Cumberbatch was awarded best miniseries actor.

Julianne Moore took the prize for best TV movie actress for her portrayal of Sarah Palin in HBO's "Game Change," which charted the backstage story of Palin's 2008 Republican U.S. vice-presidential run.

A reality series victory for singing contest "The Voice" helped struggling TV network NBC to lead the tally of winners on Monday with five awards. ABC and AMC shows picked up three awards each, Fox had two and CBS -- the nation's most-watched TV network -- went home empty-handed.

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