Next? (Gulp.)
The Golden Globes - which are arguably, no, make that definitely the silliest awards in all of awardom - have been sacked. This is unfortunate because although silly, they are usually entertaining and by some weird fluke conferred by the award gods, actually even give the world a quick forecast to the Oscars.
Which is the point of this blog entry: What about the Oscars? ABC has to be somewhat, no make that definitely, concerned about the turn of events this afternoon, because (think about it) what's to prevent SAG from issuing a directive to members to boycott that awards show as well? (The Oscars air Feb. 24 - a blink of an eye, really, from now.)
Of course, ego - which you should never underestimate in Hollywood - could be a factor, but really: How can SAG (the Screen Actors Guild) argue that members shouldn't turn up at the GGs, but that it's perfectly OK to turn up at the Shrine?
In any event, just to bring you up to date, here's the news: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on its website not too long ago specifically this:
"The Hollywood Foreign Press Association today announced that the recipients of Golden Globe Awards in 25 categories will be revealed during an hour-long HFPA press conference at The Beverly Hilton to be covered live by NBC News beginning at 6:00 pm PST on January 13. “The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards” NBC telecast and champagne dinner in The Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom is officially canceled.
“We are all very disappointed that our traditional awards ceremony will not take place this year and that millions of viewers worldwide will be deprived of seeing many of their favorite stars celebrating 2007’s outstanding achievements in motion pictures and television,” said Jorge Camara, President of The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. “We take some comfort, however, in knowing that this year’s Golden Globe Award recipients will be announced on the date originally scheduled.”
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times' John Horn got a hold of an NBC memo sent to studios this afternoon. We quote it here in full:
"At 9 pm [EST] there will be a press conference covered by NBC News announcing the Golden Globe winners. (9pm-10pm)
At 8 pm, we are negotiating with Dick Clark Enterprises for a one-hour retrospective/clip show.
At 7 pm we will air a Dateline with clips and interviews with nominees. (Currently scheduled to air for two hours on Saturday night.)
At 10 pm we will broadcast an "Access Hollywood" style, Golden Globes party show...visiting the various parties in Hollywood."