Key Takeaways:
– The 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will stream live on Netflix for the first time.
– This move comes after Netflix acquired telecast rights to the SAG Awards in early 2023.
– “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” are the frontrunners in the movie category with four nominations each.
– The ceremony will be available on Netflix for 28 days following the live broadcast.
The Era of Netflix Streaming: The 30th SAG Awards
In a major development, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has chosen Netflix, a dominant player in original films, to host its awards show for the first time. The streaming behemoth, not new to the limelight of Hollywood’s awards season since its foray into original films, will stream the widely-anticipated event live at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Revolutionizing Awards Viewing
Contrary to the usual broadcast on TNT and TBS, which experienced waning viewerships over the subsequent years, the shift is set to happen on the most popular streaming platform. This comes in the wake of Netflix’s acquisition of the telecast rights of the SAG Awards in early 2023. After a one-time airing on Netflix’s YouTube channel last year, the extravaganza will now be available for over 260 million subscribers worldwide.
How to Catch the Show
For those eager to watch, the show couldn’t be easier to access – it’s streaming on Netflix. The approximately two-hour-long ceremony will be uninterrupted by commercials – a true binge-watcher’s delight. If you miss the live show, not to worry, as Netflix vows to keep the event on its platform for 28 days.
Most Anticipated Nominations
The competition this year is fierce with movies “Outlander” and “Barbie” leading the race with four nominations each. Christopher Nolan’s “Outlander” is a hot favorite, eyeing the top honor of Best Ensemble, with Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” closely tailing.
Notably, in the past four years, three SAG ensemble winners have won Best Picture at the Oscars. Last year’s exception was the 2021 SAG award winner “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
On the Spotlight: Best Actor Awards
In the realm of television, HBO’s “Succession” looks poised to pocket multiple awards, adding to its growing tally of Emmy and Golden Globe accolishments. However, the night’s most talked-about categories are the Best Male Actor and Best Female Actor.
Stand Out Surprises
The SAG Life Achievement Award is slated to be given to Barbra Streisand this year, marking another highlight of the ceremony. Presenting the awards, a star-studded line-up awaits, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, all of whom appeared in the hit movie “A Devil Wears Prada.”
Emphasizing the Streaming Revolution
The SAG Awards this year arrive in the aftermath of a prolonged strike by the SAG-AFTRA union. It’s the perfect setting to highlight the streaming revolution, led by Netflix, that has significantly altered the movie and TV industry’s landscape. As we move further into this new era, the decision of the SAG Awards to stream live on Netflix symbolizes this ongoing sea change.