The Emmys were postponed due to the Hollywood strike
Variety first reported Thursday that the 2023 Emmy Awards have been postponed due to Hollywood's shutdown due to a writers' and actors' strike.
Why it matters: This is the first time the Emmys have been postponed since September 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Although the show went virtual in 2020, it was not canceled even during the pandemic.
Details: According to Variety , vendors of the show, which was scheduled to take place in downtown Los Angeles on September 18, were notified of the postponement by the TV Academy and Fox, which were to broadcast the event.
The Daytime Emmy Awards have also been postponed
Fox was responsible for the postponement of the event.
What we're looking at: The Emmys could be moved to January.
The big picture of this delay highlights the impact of the strike on the film and television industry.
Disney is considering postponing some of its film schedules this year.
The Television Academy and FOX declined to comment on the postponement