Emmy Awards update rules for 2026, introducing AI guidelines and renaming TV movie category

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The Television Academy has introduced new Emmy rules for 2026, including guidelines for AI use and renaming the TV movie category to "Outstanding Movie." The Academy will now inquire about AI in submissions, emphasizing human storytelling. The Outstanding Television Movie category is renamed Outstanding Movie, and short-form categories are now tracked by genre. Additional changes affect sound mixing, music, and eligibility in casting, costume, and technical arts categories. The full rules will be published the week of January 19.


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