Emmys going virtual in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, plans outlined in new letter to nominees

foxnews.com:

No surprise, but the 2020 Emmys are going virtual. Shortly after the nominations were announced yesterday, this year’s Emmy executive producers — including host Jimmy Kimmel — sent a letter to key acting nominees informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, and asking them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be. “As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th,” the letter says, in part. “This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out… but we’ll come to you!” Details are still forthcoming, but the letter says, “We are assembling a top notch team of technicians, producers and writers to work closely with.