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'Game of Thrones' storms back into Emmys race with 22 nominations

The Television Academy's 22,000-plus members were given two weeks in June to sift through a crowded field of several thousand entries for the Emmys, the small screen equivalent of the Oscars. [AFP]

Record-breaking fantasy epic "Game of Thrones" made a storming comeback Thursday to Hollywood's awards circuit after a year off, dominating this year's Emmy nominations with a whopping 22 nods.

The smash hit HBO show, which returns for a shortened eighth and final season next year, will compete once again for the coveted best drama series prize, several acting trophies and a slew of technical awards.

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