Emmy Awards Leave Broadcast TV For Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video will become the exclusive global home of the Emmy Awards under a six-year deal beginning in 2027, the Television Academy announced on Tuesday. The Emmys will stream live for free to viewers in more than 240 countries and territories without requiring a Prime subscription. From the report: In the release, Prime Video was named as the "permanent home" for the Emmys, in contrast…
Amazon Prime Video will become the sole global host of the Emmy Awards starting in 2027, according to a six-year agreement announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday. The Emmy Awards will stream live for free to viewers in over 240 countries and territories without requiring a Prime membership. Prime Video has been designated as the permanent home for the Emmys, marking a departure from the rotating arrangement that previously saw ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox take turns hosting the awards annually.
The move concludes a system that has been in place since 1994, with the latest eight-year contract set to expire this year. Television Academy chairman Cris Abrego expressed enthusiasm for the new arrangement, stating that the Emmys will now have the opportunity to celebrate their global reach and share the celebration with the world.
Abrego emphasized that the dedicated home with Prime Video will enable the Television Academy to build on its legacy and fulfill its mission year-round.
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