The decision made by the TV Academy to delay the 75th Emmys from September 18, 2023, to January 15, 2024, due to ongoing writers and actors strikes will have several impacts on the already-crowded fall awards season.
At first glance, the delay shouldn’t affect the awards season since the final Emmys voting dates are not being impacted. TV Academy members will still cast their ballots between August 17 and August 28. This means that Emmys campaigning will be completed well before the new telecast date.
However, the new date for the Emmys on Martin Luther King Jr. Day could make it a desirable event for Oscar contenders. The Emmys telecast now falls within the Oscar nomination voting window of January 11 through January 16. Shortly after, on January 17, the final voting for the SAG Awards begins. It creates an opportunity for Oscar contenders who want to be seen and potentially influence voters in their favor.
Fox, the broadcaster for this year’s Emmys, may find it easier than usual to attract big movie stars to present at the ceremony. Additionally, a number of Emmy-nominated actors are also Oscar contenders. This includes Jeremy Allen White, Jesse Eisenberg, Jessica Chastain, Jesse Plemons, Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Shannon, and Nathan Lane. Their presence at the Emmys could help generate buzz around their Oscar-appealing projects.
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Another beneficiary of the date change could be the Critics Choice Awards, which honors the best in film and television. Usually scheduled for the evening of Sunday, January 14, the awards show attracts high-profile talent. With the Emmys now taking place just a day later, more top series talent might show up at the Critics Choice Awards since they will already be in town for the Emmys.
However, the shifting of dates between the Emmys and the Critics Choice Awards could lead to confusion. Nominees, observers, and even the actors themselves might have difficulty keeping track of which season of their TV show they are being recognized for. The Emmys will judge TV work done between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, while the Critics Choice Awards will focus on work done within the calendar year of 2023.
Looking ahead, the rest of the awards season leading up to the 96th Oscars on March 10, 2024, is largely scheduled around the NFL playoffs, culminating with Super Bowl LVIII on February 4, 2024. The 81st Golden Globe Awards are set for Sunday, January 7, but they do not have a broadcasting deal yet, as they parted ways with NBC, their longtime partner. Despite the lack of a broadcasting partner, the Golden Globes will likely go on to maintain their presence in the awards season.
The 30th SAG Awards, which will take place on Saturday, February 24, will find a new home on Netflix. As the first major awards show to be streamed on a platform, questions arise about the format, such as whether there will be “commercial breaks” without actual commercials.
The 39th Spirit Awards will follow on Sunday, February 25, in the afternoon, with the 35th Producers Guild Awards in the evening. The Spirit Awards were streamed live last year on the YouTube channels of Film Independent and IMDB, and it remains to be seen if a new TV deal will be announced. On the other hand, the Producers Guild Awards are never broadcast.
As for the 76th Directors Guild Awards, the date has not yet been announced, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the awards season.
In conclusion, the delay of the 75th Emmys will have implications for the fall awards season, potentially making the Emmys an attractive event for Oscar contenders. Other awards shows, such as the Critics Choice Awards, may see increased attendance from top series talent due to the proximity of the Emmys. However, the shifting dates between the Emmys and other awards shows might cause confusion regarding which TV season is being recognized. The remainder of the awards season leading up to the Oscars is largely scheduled around major sports events, and some awards shows are still finalizing broadcasting deals or formats.
