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The Television Academy has signed a six-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video to exclusively stream the Emmy Awards starting in 2027, ending the ceremony’s decades-long rotation among major broadcast networks. The move aims to expand global reach and modernize the event, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive global rights to stream the Primetime Emmy Awards for six years, beginning in 2027. The deal ends the decades-long rotation among major broadcast networks and makes the ceremony free to watch worldwide without a subscription.
Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards in a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's presence on traditional US broadcast networks. The agreement, which begins in September 2027, replaces the long-standing 'Wheel Deal' rotation among ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. The broadcast will be free worldwide without requiring a Prime subscription, marking the first time the awards leave linear television entirely. This move aligns the ceremony with the streaming origins of modern television and expands its reach to over 200 countries. The deal also positions Amazon alongside Google, which holds upcoming Oscar rights, as both platforms leverage free live events to build advertising footprints and global audiences.
Amazon Prime Video has finalized a six-year agreement to broadcast the Primetime Emmy Awards globally, ending the 31-year-old 'wheel deal' rotation among major broadcast networks. The deal, valued at approximately $15 million annually, moves the ceremony to a streaming platform for the first time since 1949, with the first broadcast scheduled for September 2027. The Television Academy confirmed the merger with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is on track for mid-2027, potentially integrating daytime awards into the new streaming framework.
Amazon Prime Video has finalized a six-year agreement to broadcast the Primetime Emmy Awards globally, replacing the 31-year-old rotation among major broadcast networks. The deal, valued at approximately $120 million total, ensures the ceremony remains free to view for Prime subscribers while marking the first time the event moves entirely to a streaming platform.
Netflix has officially renewed 'The Beast in Me' for a second season, transforming the acclaimed limited series into an ongoing drama. The decision follows the show's critical success, including an Emmy win for Matthew Rhys, and strong viewership metrics. Claire Danes will return as the lead, while showrunner Howard Gordon has signed an overall deal with the streamer.
Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, for The Beast In Me and Widow's Bay, with his sister Rachel Evans saying the family has been 'pinching themselves' and describing the moment as surreal; Evans accompanied him to Los Angeles, recalled calling their parents at home, and noted Wales’ support and Rhys's gratitude toward the country during his acceptance, as well as the involvement of his partner, Keri Russell.
Jimmy Kimmel used his monologue to mock Donald Trump, unveiling the nickname “Teddy Doze-evelt” for the president’s apparent nod-offs at a Sept. 11 memorial, criticized the White House’s explanations, and highlighted a montage of Trump dozing at public events, while recalling Trump’s past jabs at others’ energy levels and comparisons to Mitch McConnell.
At the 78th Emmy Awards, The Pitt won best drama and Widow’s Bay took best comedy in a night marked by history: Jean Smart tied the all-time acting wins record with eight, and Matthew Rhys became the first to win two lead acting awards in a single year; Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award as the In Memoriam honored Dolly Parton, Catherine O’Hara, James Burrows, Rob Reiner and others. The ceremony aired on NBC and Peacock and unfolded over three nights with host Mariska Hargitay.
Prime Video is in talks with the Television Academy to host the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast, potentially making the Emmys the first major U.S. awards show to air on a streaming service. If a deal is reached, it would end NBC/ABC/Fox/NBC’s eight-year broadcast arrangement and follows a broader shift toward streaming for major awards (the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029; Grammys headed to ABC, with Tony Awards and Golden Globes deals also in flux).
John Mulaney’s Emmy moment — delivering jokes that drew big laughs and even a censored line — has fans clamoring for him to host future awards shows, especially as viewers found this year’s ceremony boring overall.
Apple TV+'s Widow's Bay led the 78th Emmy Awards with six wins (14 total for the weekend), including Outstanding Comedy Series, while The Pitt and Pluribus each won two; Matthew Rhys made Emmys history by taking two lead actor prizes in a single year, and Allison Janney and Jean Smart tied the all-time record with eight acting Emmys. Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award as part of the night’s honors.
Kate O’Flynn won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Widow’s Bay, portraying Patricia, and dedicated the win to “All the Patricias Out There.” The Apple TV+ horror-comedy about a New England island town facing a curse led the night with multiple wins after 19 nominations, and Season 2 is already in development. O’Flynn hinted at future roles, including possibly playing a British ancestor or another Patricia.
Kate O’Flynn won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, earning her first Emmy on her first nomination as Patricia, the saucy chief assistant to the mayor. She faced strong competition including Dale Dickey, Hannah Einbinder, Meg Stalter, Janelle James, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jessica Williams, and dedicated the win to the residents of Widow’s Bay as well as her husband and daughter, thanking Katie Dippold and Apple TV for the opportunity.
Live coverage of the 78th Emmy Awards highlights early wins: Rhea Seehorn takes best actress in a drama for Pluribus; Noah Wyle wins best actor in a drama for The Pitt; Tom Pelphrey wins best supporting actor in a drama for Task; Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root win supporting acting for Widow’s Bay; Allison Janney and Jean Smart tie the prime-time acting record with eight Emmys each; The Traitors wins best reality competition; host Mariska Hargitay opens the night, and a rule change collapses late-night categories into a single Best Variety Series with potential multiple winners.