Streaming shows dominate Emmy nominations - led by WarnerMedia's HBO. Netflix is next while other streaming services are catching up for the biggest TV honor.
According to Bloomberg News, HBO network and HBO Max have a combined 130 nominations. Netflix is one nod short. The Walt Disney Co.'s Disney+ also joins in with 71.
Disney's "The Mandalorian" and Netflix's "The Crown" take the lead with the most nominations of 24 each. Disney's Marvel production "Wandavision" is just one nomination shy with 23.
This number of nominations shows how streaming services are dominating TV programming. When combined, they get more than 300 nominations - more than all cable and broadcast TV together.
Disney is the largest entertainment company in the world. It gets 146 nominations, including Hulu's 25, while WarnerMedia, which is part of AT&T Inc., has 138.
The Wall Street Journal said most of the nominations went to shows that kept people entertained during Covid-19 pandemic, like "Ted Lasso" and "Bridgerton." However, the virus also affected the nomination of other shows because of production delays.
It is seen as a chance for others to get first Emmy nominations.
Streaming shows dominate all categories. They get seven of eight slots in the race for best comedy series.
These include Netflix's "Cobra Kai" and "Emily in Paris" while NBC's "back-ish" is the only nominated show from broadcast TV.
Amazon's "The Boys" and Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" are pitting for the best drama series, as well as Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale," HBO's "Lovecraft Country," FX's "Pose" and NBC's "This Is Us."
In addition, newer streaming companies are trying to make their way in the streaming wars - breaking through with first nominations. Apple TV's "Ted Lasso" is gaining attention with its record nominations for its first season.
It gets 20 - including nominations for lead actor and outstanding writing for Jason Sudeikis. It looks like its feel-good sports story has made its way to the hearts of audiences and it has received a big promotion from Apple.
Television Academy's final voting begins Aug. 18 while the awards show will air Sept. 19 on CBS.
