Television Academy explores simulcast option for Emmys TV rights deal starting 2027
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Peter White
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The Television Academy is negotiating a new TV rights deal for the Primetime Emmys as the current contract with NBC expires after the 2026 ceremony. A simulcast approach — where multiple broadcasters would air the event simultaneously — has emerged as a potential option for 2027 onwards. Academy chairman Cris Abrego has held discussions with various broadcast networks and streamers about the future of the awards show.
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· 3 pulledThe rights for the Primetime Emmys expire after this year's event, which will take place on September 14 and air on NBC
The Academy, led by chairman Cris Abrego, who is also boss of Land of Women producer Hyphenate Media Group, has held discussions with a number of broadcast networks and streamers
a simulcast approach that would see a number of broadcasters all airing the event at the same time has been discussed
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