73rd Emmy Awards
Rainmaker Content announced a slew of sales for the Television Academy’s 73rd Emmy Awards. Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer, star and executive producer of CBS’ hit comedy "The Neighborhood", the 73rdEmmy Awards will air on the CBS Television Network on Sunday 19th September 2021.
More than 150 territories have acquired the special event including new clients AMC Networks International – Central Europe, Catchplay+ – Indonesia & Taiwan, Mediacorp – Singapore, U-Next Co., Ltd – Japan and Sky Italia – Italy. Returning broadcasters include Turner – Latin America, Turner – German speaking Europe, Extension TV (Series Club) – French speaking Europe, Sky UK, Telefonica – Spain, SIC – Portugal, TV2 – Denmark, M-Net – Africa, OSN – Middle East, Telenet – Belgium and A serial – CIS.
Among the Emmy Award nominations this year "The Crown" and "The Mandalorian" have tied for the top spot for program nominations with 24 followed by "WandaVision" (23), "The Handmaid’s Tale" (21), "Saturday Night Live" (21), "Ted Lasso" (20), "Lovecraft Country" (18), "The Queen’s Gambit" (18) and "Mare of Easttown" (16).
Vicky Ryan, co-founder and director of Rainmaker comments, “Award ceremonies continue to play the important role of highlighting and honouring the very best of the best across all elements of the production business – particularly during these very difficult times in our industry. The Emmys is the epitomy of event television with a wide and growing appeal to international audiences. Having worked closely with the Television Academy for many years we are delighted to announce these global sales – retaining our loyal customers and adding many new platforms in multiple territories.”