EXCLUSIVE: Shane Gillis will, unfortunately, not be winning a Golden Globe for his comedy series Tires after the organizers declared it too short for eligibility.
The Globes, via accountancy firm, sent a note out to members noting that Tires “does not meet the 150-minute requirement” for consideration for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
The six-part series has a total run time of 132 minutes, which is below the threshold that was introduced nearly a decade ago. “A recurring series with a total running time of at least 150 program minutes aired during the qualifying year,” it states in its rules.
Filippo Puglisi-Alibrandi, a partner at KPMG, told members, “Please be advised that Tires is no longer eligible for consideration for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy as it does not meet the 150-minute requirement.
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