HBO is rethinking its FYC and Emmy party spending in light of the COVID-19 crisis. The AT&T-owned company has decided to donate $1 million that it would typically spend on awards advertising and its lavish post-ceremony bash to the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund.
A rep for the network confirms they will not throw an Emmy party this year. "On behalf of Bob Greenblatt and myself, we are proud to make this contribution from HBO instead of using it for our traditional Emmy party and FYC events," said Casey Bloys, president of HBO Programming.