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Strike pushes back Emmys

Emmy organisers have announced the awards event will be rescheduled to January 15th 2024 – four months later than its original date in mid-September – as a result of the writers and actors strike The unions representing the actors and writers have said their compensation levels and working conditions have deteriorated because of the rise […]

August 10, 2023

Data: Audiences dwindling for US awards shows

Throughout this pandemic year, audiences have eagerly watched more TV, but award shows seem shut out of the COVID boost. The American Music Awards (AMA) on November 22nd were the latest in a string of award shows down year over year, with 4 million households tuning in, according to Samba TV. That’s down 20 per […]

November 24, 2020

HBO bests Netflix at Emmy Awards

HBO was the big winner at the 72nd Emmy Awards, with its shows Watchmen and Succession both claiming multiple awards. Netflix had achieved a record number of nominations in the lead up to the ceremony, but it was HBO that proved the biggest winner on the night. HBO took home 34 Emmys versus Netflix’s 27. […]

September 21, 2020