How the Television Academy Reinvented the Creative Arts Emmys Amid Coronavirus
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeLast month, when the Television Academy asked Creative Arts Emmy nominees to pre-tape their acceptance speeches, it caused a bit of a stir. Some were worried that they might jinx their chances, while others feared their videos would be leaked if they didn’t win.Academy president Maury McIntyre says he understands those concerns, and after the organization did a round of outreach to personal publicists and awards execs, he reports that the show now has 96% participation.