'Heated Rivalry' Emmy Ineligibility Highlights Inconsistent Rules for International Shows
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Michael Schneider
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The Television Academy wants to honor the hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry," but the show is ineligible for Emmy awards because it was produced solely by Canadian producers and didn't originate on a U.S. network. This is despite international shows like "Downton Abbey," "Squid Game," and "Baby Reindeer" winning Emmys by adding American studios or networks to their production credits. The article examines the inconsistency in Emmy eligibility rules for international productions.
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International projects these days don't seem to have a problem getting into the Emmy race — just add an American studio or network to your list of producers, and boom, you're eligible for a Primetime Emmy.
'Downton Abbey,' 'Squid Game,' 'Baby Reindeer' were all shows that clearly originated overseas, but were still winners here.
Awards Circuit Column: HBO Max's 'Heated Rivalry' is a Canadian original, keeping it seated during this (and next) year's race.
