What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards - The New York Times

• Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, will host the 2026 Emmy Awards on September 14. • The event will include coverage of both the main ceremony and the red carpet.

• The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Emmy Awards. • The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star will emcee the ceremony as the biggest night in television.

• Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Michael Jordan lead the 2026 rankings of the world's wealthiest celebrity billionaires. • These individuals built their fortunes through diverse ventures in film, sports, music, and entertainment businesses.

• FilmNation CEO Glen Basner stated during a Toronto International Film Festival panel that the industry needs a more holistic approach to packaging independent films. • Basner argued that relying solely on big-name Hollywood actors is no longer sufficient to connect creators with global audiences.

• Director Lan Hongchun created the diaspora drama Dear You, which earned $300 million in China after being produced on a $2 million budget. • The film's success is highlighted by its inclusion in the China Film Showcase at the Toronto International Film Festival.

• The Tourism Authority of Thailand and local producers launched a campaign to attract travelers by promoting filming locations from productions like "The White Lotus" and "Inherit." • TSixtySix studio head Cod Satrusayang noted that international clients who previously used Thailand only for technical service work are now requesting local stories.

• AI trends are currently disrupting China's entertainment industry in ways that may soon affect Hollywood. • Entertainment lawyer Fan Baile reports a surge in work as celebrity clients sue filmmakers for stealing their faces to create digital avatars.

• The BBC is canceling several television shows across its comedy, entertainment, sport, and news departments as part of a £500 million savings plan. • The corporation cut three entertainment programs in late July, including Drag Race UK and a celebrity spin-off of Mastermind.

• The 78th Emmy Awards will feature Hollywood stars competing for trophies in major television categories. • This year's ceremony includes 28 first-time nominees.

• The European Broadcasting Union released a report detailing the expanding musical, digital, and economic influence of the Eurovision Song Contest. • Local engagement grew through 13 city venues hosting dedicated events, including the Eurofan House at the Wein Museum which saw 23,500 visitors in six days.

• French President Emmanuel Macron hosted global film and television leaders, including representatives from Hollywood and streaming platforms, at the Lumière Summit. • The gathering served as the first event of its scale in a century to address the impact of AI, YouTube, and culture policy on the future of cinema.