WorldPingThe Television Academy made it official on Tuesday morning: The Emmys are tossing the wheel and heading to the stream.
Amazon’s Prime Video streamer has struck a six-year deal with the org to take over the Primetime Emmys telecast effective next year.
Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.
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WorldPingThe Emmys officially have a new rights holder. Amazon on Tuesday closed its deal with the Television Academy, as previewed last month, and it’s a significant pact.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by TechCrunch
The ceremony will be the first of the EGOT awards to move to a streaming platform.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingAmazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
The Emmys have a new home - and it looks like Amazon paid plenty for the rights. The awards show and Amazon announced a six-year deal that will move the Emmys from its traditional broadcast television home to Prime Video.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
WorldPingAmazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are here, with millions of items discounted across the site from October 6 to 7. Among the best deals during the October Prime Day: big screen TVs from bestselling electronics brand, Hisense, are up to 50% off.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
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