Emmys 2020: Dress Code, Host and Everything We Know About the Virtual Award Show

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Emmys 2020: Dress Code, Host and Everything We Know About the Virtual Award Show

In 2020, every awards show is going to look different — and the Emmys will follow trend in the fall. The show, still set for September 20, will not take place at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater like usual. Instead, the 72nd annual Emmy Awards will broadcast from home. "We’re delighted and honored to be producing the event on September 20th and have every intention of not only making sure that it is not compromised by this crazy moment in our lives, but that it is the most memorable Emmys ever and that you have a wonderful night," the show's producers, including host Jimmy Kimmel, wrote in a letter obtained by Variety, which was to key acting nominees after the nominations were announced on July 28. "As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out … but we’ll come to you!" Leslie Jones, Tatiana Maslany, Josh Gad and Laverne Cox announced the nominees, revealing that Netflix landed a whopping 160 nods. Although there were many snubs — including Reese Witherspoon being completely shut out — the list was filled with many happy surprises. Brad Pitt landed a nod for his spot on Saturday Night Live; Zendaya was nominated for her leading role in Euphoria and Schitt's Creek finally got the recognition it deserved with 15 nominations! But what will the actual show look like? "We’re going to make you look fabulous – we’re exploring the cutting edge of technology to allow you to use good cameras and lighting and look forward to working with you to produce your unique 'on screen' moments," the letter read. Find out more about what we know about the 2020 Emmys below. [podcast_block]

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Emmys 2020: Dress Code, Host and Everything We Know About the Virtual Award Show

In 2020, every awards show is going to look different — and the Emmys will follow trend in the fall. The show, still set for September 20, will not take place at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater like usual. Instead, the 72nd annual Emmy Awards will broadcast from home. "We’re delighted and honored to be producing the event on September 20th and have every intention of not only making sure that it is not compromised by this crazy moment in our lives, but that it is the most memorable Emmys ever and that you have a wonderful night," the show's producers, including host Jimmy Kimmel, wrote in a letter obtained by Variety, which was to key acting nominees after the nominations were announced on July 28. "As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out … but we’ll come to you!" Leslie Jones, Tatiana Maslany, Josh Gad and Laverne Cox announced the nominees, revealing that Netflix landed a whopping 160 nods. Although there were many snubs — including Reese Witherspoon being completely shut out — the list was filled with many happy surprises. Brad Pitt landed a nod for his spot on Saturday Night Live; Zendaya was nominated for her leading role in Euphoria and Schitt's Creek finally got the recognition it deserved with 15 nominations! But what will the actual show look like? "We’re going to make you look fabulous – we’re exploring the cutting edge of technology to allow you to use good cameras and lighting and look forward to working with you to produce your unique 'on screen' moments," the letter read. Find out more about what we know about the 2020 Emmys below. [podcast_block]

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Date

The show will air on ABC Sunday, September 20, at 8 p.m. ET.

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Host

The late-night host will take the stage for the third time.

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Nominees

Watchmen led the nominations list with 26 total nods for the HBO show. Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel came in second place with 20 total nods and Netflix’s Ozark and HBO’s Succession tied for third place, with 18 honors each!

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Dress Code

"Our informal theme for the night is 'come as you are, but make an effort,'" the letter sent to the actors read. "If you want to be in formal wear, we’d love that, but equally if you’re in the UK and it’s 3am, perhaps you want to be in designer pajamas and record from your bed! We want to work with you to style your moments, but want you to guide us on your levels of comfort – where you want to be, who you want to be with, what you want to wear etc."