New York
, January 7, 2008 - Starting in
2008, Telenovelas will be competing for International Emmys® in their own
category.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
announced today the creation of a new International Emmy® Award Category
recognizing excellence in Telenovelas produced and initially aired outside of
the United States.
The first International Emmy® Award for Telenovela will be presented at the 36
th
International Emmy Awards Gala, on Monday, November 24, 2008 in New York City.
Information regarding entries for this new category is included
in the 2008 International Emmy® Awards rules and regulations which are posted
on the Academy website, http://www.iemmys.tv/awards_entry.aspx.
“The telenovela genre has grown into a global phenomenon which
has inspired hit shows in Europe, Asia and North America as well as Latin America”, said Academy President & CEO Bruce L.
Paisner. “We are delighted to begin to recognize the creative and production
community behind these programs with this new category.”
Telenovela is the twelfth program category recognized by The
Academy with Arts Programming, Best Performance by An Actor, Best Performance
by an Actress, Children & Young People; Comedy;
Current Affairs; Documentary; Drama Series; News; Non-Scripted Entertainment
and TV Movie/Mini-Series.
Entry deadline for the 2008 International Emmy® Awards
competition is March 10, 2008.
About The International Academy
The International
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is the largest organization of global
broadcasters, with members from nearly 70 countries and over 400 companies. The
Academy is a unique, independent organization comprised of the world's leading
television and media decision-makers who come together to exchange ideas,
discuss common issues and promote new strategies for the future development of
quality global television programming. The Academy organizes yearly, a series
of events for its members and their guests which include board meetings, panels
and presentations. The International Emmy® World Television Festival which
traditionally takes place the weekend before the International Emmy® Awards
Gala, features unique screenings, panels and presentations from around the
world. The International Emmy® Awards Gala, held each November in New York City attracts over
1,000 international figures in broadcast, entertainment and media. More
information can be found online at
www.iemmys.tv.
Media Contacts:
The InternationalAcademy of Television Arts &
Sciences
Eva
Obadia, Director, Marketing & PR
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv
1-212-489-6969
The
Lippin Group
Don Ciaramella
don@lippingroup.com
1-212-986-7080