Emmys 2026: New Categories, AI Guidelines, and Expanded Eligibility
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The Emmy Awards announced several rules changes for 2026, including renaming the TV Movie category to Outstanding Movie, expanding eligibility in categories like casting, costume, lighting, and technical arts, and addressing AI use in submissions, emphasizing human storytelling. Additional updates include new peer group titles and the creation of a Legacy Award.
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