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06.07.2020 - 20:18

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As concern quickly grows over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Emmy campaigns have gone from “FYC” to “F-Y-Wait-and-See.” The television awards season has been upended by Hollywood’s move to cancel virtually every upcoming event on its calendar — including those For Your Consideration screenings and panels that make up a large part of network and studio Emmy strategies.

Depending on how long the crisis lasts, both the television and film campaign seasons could be dramatically impacted by this unprecedented shift in how networks, studios, streamers and others premiere and promote their major awards contenders.

While Academy Awards season is still months away, the “Road to the Oscars” has already been affected by the cancellation of early

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