TV Academy Moves Five Emmy Categories Out of Main Telecast
The Board of Governors voted to shift categories like limited series acting awards to earlier ceremonies, drawing criticism from major guilds.
“The decision to eliminate these categories from the primetime broadcast devalues the contributions of the talented people the Academy is meant to honor.”
Which categories are being moved?
The categories affected are writing for a variety series, supporting actor and actress in a limited series or movie, directing for a limited series or movie, and writing for a limited series or movie. This means nominees like Richard Gadd, star of HBO Max’s “Half Man,” who received a supporting actor nomination, will now have their awards presented earlier in the week.
Why is this controversial?
The move has been swiftly condemned by the Directors Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA. The guilds issued a joint statement arguing, “The decision to eliminate these categories from the primetime broadcast devalues the contributions of the talented people the Academy is meant to honor.” This marks a repeat of a similar attempt to move categories in 2005, which was reversed after industry backlash.
The TV Academy, NBC, and producers Jesse Collins Entertainment are reportedly making the change as a gamble to improve ratings and reviews for the telecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this mean for nominees who are nominated in multiple categories?
Nominees in categories that have been moved, such as supporting actor in a limited series, will now attend the earlier ceremony. For those nominated in categories that remain on the main telecast, like Jason Bateman or Dakota Fanning, they may end up attending multiple Emmy ceremonies.
Has the TV Academy tried this before?
Yes. In 2005, the Academy announced plans to move seven categories to the Creative Arts show. The industry opposed the change, and the TV Academy had to backtrack.
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