Boardwalk Empire's fifth and final season doesn't premiere on HBO until September and while the network is keeping quiet on the new season, there is plenty happening for season four this summer.

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Season four of the prohibition drama comes out on DVD August 19th, giving fans a small window to catch up before new episodes begin this fall.

Additionally, early this morning Emmy nominations were announced, and Boardwalk Empire receiving five nominations for its fourth season. The series was nominated for Outstanding Art Direction For A Period Series, Mini Series, Or A Movie, Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Makeup For A Single Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic), and Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.

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While the program didn't manage to nab a nomination for acting, writing, or drama, the series was nominated under the prestigious Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series category for Tim Van Patten.

Van Patten, who has been with the show since the very beginning, is nominated for directing the season's finale Farewell Daddy Blues, in which fan-favorite Richard Harrow (Jack Huston) died and Chalky White (Michael K. Williams) lost his daughter. Eli Thompson (Shea Whigham) murdered a federal agent, and Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) nearly killed Eli only to be interrupted by his brother's son.

Van Patten certainly had his hands full directing this episode, and season five promises more chaos to come.

Boardwalk Empire returns to HBO for its final season September 2014.

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