Sign of the times
A bit of TV history has been made as Prime Video, who had previously secured the exclusive broadcast of Thursday Night Football, will start to stream the Emmy Awards from their platform in 2027, also in an exclusive broadcast.
The Television Academy has just announced that they have reached a six-year agreement with the streaming company. For those who are concerned about having to be a subscriber of Prime Video before being able to watch the event, fear not, for it will be streaming without a pay wall and broadcast for free globally.
Traditionally, the Emmys would be held on a rotation of the major television networks — ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. The latter hosted it’s final television airing this year before the big change.
Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy, has stated,
Television has never been more global, and the Emmys should be a celebration that the world can share. Now Prime Video audiences in more than 200 countries will be able to experience the Emmys live with no subscription required. Our broadcast partners have been tremendous stewards of the Emmys for many years, helping to build them into the cultural institution they are today. Having a dedicated home with Prime Video allows us to build on that legacy with unprecedented global reach and a broader commitment to the Television Academy and our mission throughout the year. Amazon shares our deep respect for the history of the Emmys and brings the investment, innovation and scale to help us shape their next chapter.”
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, would also add,
For nearly eight decades the Emmys have recognized the best storytelling and talent in television, and we’re honored that Prime Video will be trusted as the global home for this celebration over the next six years. Streaming the Emmys free on Prime Video is another way we’re delivering the best in entertainment to our customers worldwide, and we look forward to collaborating with the Television Academy on this iconic event.”
What do you think about this change over? Will you stream the awards since it’s still free?
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