early action

オスカーヘの前哨戦とされるゴールデングローブ賞がはじまりました（ヒマな人はスカパー！をどうぞ）。さてここのearly actionとはどのような意味でしょうか。Kawadaくん，即座にどうぞ。（GP）

J.K. Simmons and Joanne Froggatt Win Early Golden Globe Awards

J.K. Simmons was named best supporting actor in a film, for “Whiplash,” and Joanne Froggatt was named best supporting actress in a television series, for “Downton Abbey,” in early action at the 72nd Golden Globes awards. The awards, presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, recognize notable work in both film and television. They are seen as a key indicator in the Oscar race.

The Times is covering the 72nd Golden Globe Awards, with interviews and photos from the red carpet, reports from backstage, live commentary during the telecast from Dave Itzkoff and Jon Caramanica, and more.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/12/movies/awardsseason/golden-globes-2015.html?emc=edit_na_20150111