Emmys 2020: Breaking Down Odds to Win in 14 Major Races

We now know how the 2020 Emmy Awards might look when they air on September 20, 2020.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWith less than a month to go before the Primetime Emmys, the telecast’s producers are still building the show and figuring out how to make it as live — and safe — as possible.

Despite the 2020 Emmy Awards going virtual this year, Euphoria actress Zendaya is still planning to dress up. The 23-year-old Spider-Man: Homecoming star and first-time nominee appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! And opened up about her intent to show off her Emmy look straight from her living room in a recent interview.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSometimes, the laugh’s on us. Last year, at the start of Emmy campaign season, most pundits believed it would be a race to the finish between Amazon Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs.

Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation have been selected as recipient of the Television Academy’s 2020 Governors Award. The entertainment mogul will be presented with an Emmy statuette during the 72nd Emmy Awards telecast on ABC on Sept.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNot only has the COVID-19 pandemic upended the entertainment business (and, well, all businesses for that matter), it also put a sudden dent in what had been a more straight-ahead race to Emmy glory this year. A year ago, “Succession” Season 2 launched right in the middle of voting, and quickly turned into a phenomenon.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDirector Vince Marcello knows fans can not get enough of “The Kissing Booth,” and not long after Netflix released the film’s much-anticipated sequel, “The Kissing Booth 2,” it was announced that a third installment had already been shot.Marcello says, “Although “The Kissing Booth” is a romantic comedy, the heart of it is a coming of age story.” He reveals the third film “is the culmination of this coming of age story — not just for Elle, but for Noah and Lee, as

Elaine Low Senior TV Writer“The first Black female self-made millionaire. A successful doctor also dealing with a full house.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe lead drama actress category may wind up being one of the most exciting competitions in this year’s Emmy race. Part of that comes from the unexpected surprise of Zendaya’s nomination for “Euphoria.” Although it was a possibility, the fact that Television Academy voters — who often seem late to the party (and still are with certain overlooked stars) — know enough about the young star to recognize her in the HBO drama’s freshman year is heartening.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHow vicious is the Roy family from HBO’s “Succession”? Brian Cox, who plays powerful patriarch Logan Roy, and Jeremy Strong (as his son Kendall Roy) managed to help push out two mainstays in the Emmys’ lead drama actor category this year: Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”) and Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us”).

The Emmys are doing things differently amid the pandemic.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterThere was more choice than ever before when it came to marking the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nomination ballots, but that choice proved to be a good thing.

Will Thorne Staff WriterA whole host of shows signed off with tearful goodbyes this year, but only a couple have been handed big shots at Emmys gold to reward their curtain calls.The final season winner is undoubtedly Pop’s “Schitt’s Creek,” which scored a staggering 15 nominations, placing it in a tie for fifth place in the overall program rankings.Once a relatively little-known comedy that began on Canadian television, “Schitt’s Creek” rode a wave of critical and word-of-mouth support, as

were announced yesterday, this year’s Emmy executive producers — including host Jimmy Kimmel — sent a letter to key acting nominees informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, and asking them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be.“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th,” the letter says, in part.

The nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards were announced today and there were plenty of snubs and surprises.

There is almost no one happier than a major award show nominee. Most of the stress is over, especially for those who know the nomination is the win.

announced Tuesday morning by a raucous, overly enthusiastic Leslie Jones and presenters Josh Gad, Laverne Cox and Tatiana Maslany — includes an overabundance of “I’ll have the usual” nods.