Golden Globes Introduces New Categories For Blockbuster Films And Stand-Up Comedy
The Golden Globe Awards is expanding with two new categories for their upcoming broadcast in January.
These additions will recognize hit movies that have captured the world’s attention in either box office or streaming views and exceptional performances in stand-up comedy specials. The first new category is the “Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.” This award will celebrate films that have not only been financially successful but have also demonstrated creative excellence. To qualify, movies must have raked in a staggering minimum of $150 million, with at least $100 million from the domestic box office. Additionally, streaming films with substantial viewership will be considered based on data from recognized industry sources.
The second new category, “Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television,” will honor outstanding work by comedians in traditional stand-up formats or as breakout ensembles. The recognition encompasses comedy specials airing on various platforms such as broadcast, basic and premium cable, streaming, and pay-per-view cable.
However, individual social media accounts will not be eligible, emphasizing the importance of recognized distributors.
The Golden Globe Awards telecast featuring these new categories will air on January 7, but it has yet to find a broadcast platform. In recent years, the Golden Globes have tarnished their reputation. From controversies to representation issues, the organization has had its fair share of trouble.
One of the key issues plaguing the Golden Globe Awards has been the lack of diversity and representation. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the Golden Globes until recently, faced intense scrutiny for the absence of black members in their ranks. This revelation led to a widespread call for reform and prompted various studios and individuals to boycott the awards until meaningful changes were implemented. Moreover, allegations of unethical practices and questionable conduct within the HFPA further tarnished the awards’ image. Reports of financial improprieties, biased voting, and a lack of transparency in the selection process raised concerns about the integrity of the Golden Globes.
The troubles escalated as major studios and prominent figures in the industry distanced themselves from the awards. NBC, the longtime broadcaster of the Golden Globes, did not air the ceremony in 2022, and major studios, including Netflix and Amazon, boycotted the awards.
Last June, the Globes became a for-profit venture co-owned by Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, and former members of the HFPA were offered the choice to remain as Globes voters and take a guaranteed yearly salary of $75,000 or leave the organization and receive a lump sum of $225,000. Still, the 2024 ceremony has no broadcaster attached.
Source: Variety
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The Golden Globe Awards is expanding with two new categories for their upcoming broadcast in January.
These additions will recognize hit movies that have captured the world’s attention in either box office or streaming views and exceptional performances in stand-up comedy specials. The first new category is the “Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.” This award will celebrate films that have not only been financially successful but have also demonstrated creative excellence. To qualify, movies must have raked in a staggering minimum of $150 million, with at least $100 million from the domestic box office. Additionally, streaming films with substantial viewership will be considered based on data from recognized industry sources.
The second new category, “Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television,” will honor outstanding work by comedians in traditional stand-up formats or as breakout ensembles. The recognition encompasses comedy specials airing on various platforms such as broadcast, basic and premium cable, streaming, and pay-per-view cable.
However, individual social media accounts will not be eligible, emphasizing the importance of recognized distributors.
The Golden Globe Awards telecast featuring these new categories will air on January 7, but it has yet to find a broadcast platform. In recent years, the Golden Globes have tarnished their reputation. From controversies to representation issues, the organization has had its fair share of trouble.
One of the key issues plaguing the Golden Globe Awards has been the lack of diversity and representation. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the Golden Globes until recently, faced intense scrutiny for the absence of black members in their ranks. This revelation led to a widespread call for reform and prompted various studios and individuals to boycott the awards until meaningful changes were implemented. Moreover, allegations of unethical practices and questionable conduct within the HFPA further tarnished the awards’ image. Reports of financial improprieties, biased voting, and a lack of transparency in the selection process raised concerns about the integrity of the Golden Globes.
The troubles escalated as major studios and prominent figures in the industry distanced themselves from the awards. NBC, the longtime broadcaster of the Golden Globes, did not air the ceremony in 2022, and major studios, including Netflix and Amazon, boycotted the awards.
Last June, the Globes became a for-profit venture co-owned by Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, and former members of the HFPA were offered the choice to remain as Globes voters and take a guaranteed yearly salary of $75,000 or leave the organization and receive a lump sum of $225,000. Still, the 2024 ceremony has no broadcaster attached.
Source: Variety
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