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The remaining members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, known as legacy voters, are attempting to reconstitute the HFPA and challenge the 2023 sale of the Golden Globes, citing contractual and ethical disputes, while the future of the awards and their ownership remains uncertain amid legal and industry debates.
Helen Hoehne was ousted as president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association amid efforts by members to reverse the organization's dissolution following its 2023 acquisition by Eldridge Industries, with the vote reflecting ongoing disputes over the deal and organizational reforms.
The 81st annual Golden Globes saw a 50% increase in viewership from the previous year, with over 9.4 million viewers tuning in, making it the most successful Globes since 2020. Despite criticism of the ceremony and Jo Koy's widely panned opening monologue, viewers found solace in celebrity interactions and moments. However, the show still fell short of 2020's numbers when Ricky Gervais hosted and brought in over 19 million viewers.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), responsible for the Golden Globes, faced controversy over the lack of diversity in its 2021 nominations and the absence of any Black members among its ranks. The situation was exacerbated by reports of corruption, including HFPA members receiving lavish treatment during a set visit for the show "Emily in Paris," which received two nominations despite the snubbing of several Black-led projects. The controversy deepened when Philip Berk, a former HFPA president, was expelled for sending an email that disparaged the Black Lives Matter movement.
Despite a history of controversy and corruption, including accusations of bribery and a lack of diversity within its voting body, Hollywood continues to embrace the Golden Globes due to their marketing value. The awards show, often seen as the Oscars' unruly relative, provides significant box office boosts and audience awareness for nominated films. Even after high-profile protests and boycotts, the Golden Globes persist as a key part of the awards season, signaling the start of the race and offering a platform for films that may not be recognized by the Academy Awards.
The 2024 Golden Globes will be broadcasted on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and the CBS app on Sunday, January 7 at 8 PM EST. The ceremony, which will be hosted by Jo Koy, marks a significant change as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has dissolved and the event has transitioned to a for-profit organization. New categories have been introduced, and the event has moved from its long-time home on NBC to CBS for the first time since the early 1980s. Notable nominees include "Barbie," "Succession," and "Oppenheimer."
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has been dissolved and the Golden Globes will now become a for-profit enterprise owned by Todd Boehly's Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions. The HFPA members will become salaried employees of the new organization with a $75,000 salary and insurance. The move is a response to the multitude of racism and petty-corruption scandals that have plagued the awards ceremony. The future of the Golden Globes is still uncertain, and it is unclear where and how the 2024 ceremony will air.