As the world faces a global pandemic, another major television event has been canceled: the Television Critics Assn. summer press tour. While the TCA board members are working with networks to expl…
As the world faces a global pandemic, another major television event has been canceled: the Television Critics Assn. summer press tour.board members are working with networks to explore virtual alternatives to the usual in-person, ballroom-setting press panels, any such option would likely not take place during the usual July-August time frame for the summer tour.
Recently, the TCA’s summer press tour has taken place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. This year the original plan was to move the gathering to the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, where the winter tour normally takes place. The most recent tour promoted such winter and spring series as Amazon Prime Video’s “Homecoming” Season 2, FX on Hulu’s “Devs” and “Mrs. America,” and it also marked Apple TV Plus’ first time attending.
The summer tour also usually includes the TCA Awards; this year would have marked the 36th annual ceremony, celebrating outstanding achievements in current television, as well as lifetime career achievement and a Heritage Award. Last year’s big winner at the 35th annual ceremony was Amazon’s “Fleabag” which won for comedy series, program of the year and individual achievement in comedy for creator/star Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
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