Golden Globes Set 2017 Date, Rule Changes

Big- and small-screen awards show will air live coast to coast on NBC in January

America Ferrera and Eva Longoria at Golden Globes
NBC

The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards are officially set for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) will produce the NBC telecast, airing live coast to coast from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

The HFPA has also announced a new set of rules changes regarding Golden Globes eligibility. Most significantly, the distinction between comedy and drama has been further refined following this year’s controversy surrounding “The Martian’s” victory as a comedy.

“Motion pictures shall be entered in the category that best matches the overall tone and content of the motion picture. Thus, for example, dramas with comedic overtones should be entered as dramas,” reads the new guideline.

The changes also affect some of the guidelines regarding the rules surrounding campaigning and advertising.

See an overview of the Golden Globes changes below:

  • Defining the drama/comedy distinction
  • Defining “original score” and specifying who should receive that award
  • Specifying who should receive the screenplay award
  • Providing procedures for determining whether motion pictures meet the “foreign language” requirements
  • Changing the foreign language motion picture eligibility period to a 15 months to coincide with the Academy’s eligibility period
  • Specifying that qualifying motion picture screenings may not be held at HFPA offices
  • Changing the requirement of screeners (in addition to screenings) for foreign language motion pictures to a strong recommendation
  • Revising the distinction between motion picture and television categories to recognize the development of pay-per-view television series
  • Including a reference to “special” Golden Globe awards (already provided for in the bylaws)
  • Providing more details on the reminders list process and specifying our use of the 2/3 rule to overturn a studio’s category submission
  • Providing for a blackout period when studios and publicists may not lobby HFPA members about award classification issues
  • Allowing for advance determinations of categories upon request in August each year
  • Including a rule against inviting members to events with nominees after the nominations have been announced
  • Providing rules for advertisements referring to the Golden Globes

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