2026 Emmys Instant Reactions: Is Apple Really the New HBO? What Happened to Netflix?
Summary
Hosts Matt Belloni and Craig Holsbeck discuss the 2024 Emmys with guest Lucas Shaw, analyzing Apple TV+'s record-breaking win for "Widow's Bay" and the narrative that it is now rivaling HBO. They debate whether Apple's success signals a shift in prestige television or if HBO remains the dominant force, while also assessing Netflix's and Disney's award strategies. The episode concludes with a Toronto International Film Festival recap, where the hosts predict "I Play Rocky" will win the People's Choice Award and secure a Best Picture nomination.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Petivity Cat Feeder and Carvana
Emmy Awards Recap: Winners and Key Moments
Intro and Food Reviews from Emmy Parties
Is Apple TV the New HBO? Streaming Prestige Shift
HBO's Strategy: IP, Mainstream Appeal, and Awards
Netflix's Emmy Performance and Content Priorities
Disney and FX: The Struggle for Prestige
Ryan Murphy, FX Brand, and Future Contenders
Sponsors: SAP, Valentino, and Wells Fargo
Origin of Widow's Bay and Apple's Risk-Taking
Apple's Rising Status in Hollywood
Show Host, Jokes, and Celebrity Sightings
Craig's Injury and Party Anecdotes
Toronto Film Festival Experience and People's Choice
Predicting the People's Choice Award Winner
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