Branding the Emmy Battle: As Lines Between Platforms Blur, Who Gets Credit for Shows Gets Confusing (Column)

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA few weeks ago, I wrote about how the major Emmy categories should consider expanding their nominations to 10, given the sheer number of viable contenders in this age of peak TV. Indeed, that’s true for the comedy, drama, limited series and competition races, in which there will absolutely be a ton of snubs when the noms are announced on July 28.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe 47th Daytime Emmy Awards got underway on Friday night, after a particularly unusual path due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt was bound to happen at some point: The Oscars and the Emmys are about to collide. The decision to push next year’s Academy Awards all the way to April 25, puts it smack dab in the middle of Emmy campaign season.That’s going to make it, well, a mess.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” launched as a series in October 2000 (following a 1999 special), Bill Clinton was still president; “streaming” wasn’t a way to watch TV, and it had only been two years since “Seinfeld,” the show Larry David co-created, ended its run.“Curb” persists, and 20 years later, remains a top Emmy contender after having been nominated in the comedy series category eight times — every year it’s been eligible except its first.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences began discussing a return to broadcast TV for the Daytime Emmys with CBS last year, the org never could have expected that it would be under these circumstances. But now, NATAS and telecast producer Associated Television Inc.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNicholas Britell has become one of the most in-demand film and TV composers in recent years, thanks to his work on “The Big Short,” “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” But it’s “Succession,” including that catchy instrumental theme song, which Pusha T made into a stunning rap, that has been unlike anything else in his career.That became apparent late last summer, as Season 2 of the HBO drama turned into a phenomenon, right when the cast and

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Saturday Night Seder” is unlike most of its competitors in the Emmys’ outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category. For one thing, it’s not a standup special.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Screen Actors Guild Awards is unique among the major entertainment honors in rewarding entire acting ensembles all at once.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGayle King, Cookie Monster, Kelsey Grammer, Michael Strahan, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are among the presenters who will take part in the Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday.CBS and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences also revealed the 19 categories that will be given out on the telecast, including drama series, entertainment news show, game show, morning show and legal/courtroom show.As previously announced, “The Talk” hosts Sharon

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is sticking with a November date for its 48th International Emmy Awards, the organization announced Tuesday. But in one change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, semifinal judging will now take place online.Nominations will be announced in late September, while the awards gala is currently scheduled to take place on November 23.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS’ “The Talk” is extending its relationship with the Daytime Emmys even further. “The Talk” hosts Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond are set to host the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will air June 26 at 8 p.m.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSnubs are nothing new when it comes to awards shows. As a matter of fact, they’re part of the game, and many of the most-read stories about any kudocast have to do with who or what didn’t win.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSnubs are nothing new when it comes to awards shows. As a matter of fact, they’re part of the game, and many of the most-read stories about any kudocast have to do with who or what didn’t win.

Cardi B shocked Instagram fans when she shared video footage of herself getting body piercings. The videos come after the “Bodak Yellow” singer showed off her retouched tattoo and revealed that the entire painful process took one week to complete.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter much conversation about the need during this era of “Peak TV” for the Emmy race to expand the number of nominees in key categories, the Television Academy is doing just that.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJimmy Kimmel will return to host the 72nd Emmy Awards on ABC, the network and Television Academy announced on Tuesday. This marks the third time Kimmel has hosted the Emmys, following the 64th event in 2012 and 68th in 2016.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThis will truly be the year of the “Semi-Emmys.” That term was thrown around by Television Academy executives back in 2001, when the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, followed by the U.S.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBack on Feb. 29, Emmy For Your Consideration season kicked off with a unique panel hosted by Warner Bros.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHBO Max’s premiere event last month for its new romantic anthology series “Love Life” had all the trappings of a typical Hollywood launch fete: The show’s executive producers, along with star Anna Kendrick, opened the festivities with a few words.