A new edition of the Golden Globes will be held on January 7, hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). And we already have information about some of the elements that the awards have prepared for us. It is confirmed that The 2024 Golden Globes will add two new categories to the competition: one for blockbusters and another for stand-up comedy routine performance.
The president of the Golden Globes, Helen Hoehne, shared exclusively with Variety that the decision came from a desire to celebrate new ways of creating film and television:
“The Golden Globes have a rich history of supporting and celebrating the work of comedians, and we are excited to honor their genius alongside [categorías como] best film and best television performances of the year. Additionally, we are proud to recognize the hard work and innovation it takes to make a film that is a blockbuster and artistically exceptional at the same time.”
What is needed for a nomination in the new categories of the 2024 Golden Globes?
According to the HAFP, the award to “Cinematic and box office achievement” will be awarded to the “most acclaimed, highest-grossing and/or most-viewed films of the year that have garnered widespread support from global audiences and achieved cinematic excellence.”
To enter into consideration, movies must raise $150 million at the box office, of which $100 million must come from the US box office. Instead, If the film premieres in streaming should achieve considerable views on platformswhich will be reported by reliable industry sources. Total, eight films will receive the nomination and their participation in this category does not prevent them from participating in other categoriesfor example, Best Drama, Best Comedy or Musical, or Best Animated Film.
For its part, for a comedian or comedy group to aspire to the category “Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance on Television” should appear in a routine of at least 30 minutes. He stand-up can be broadcast on open television, pay television, streaming platforms streaming or pay per event. Additionally, the routine should premiere first in the United States through a recognized platform, excluding individual social media accounts. Total, six routines will receive the nomination.
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The Golden Globes jury will choose winners based on quality once all nomination requirements are met.