Emmy Awards

Why in news?

• Recently the Emmy Awards of the year 2024 were organized at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles

Major Awards

• Outstanding Lead Actor - Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
• Outstanding Lead Actress - Sawai, Shogun
• Outstanding Drama Series - Shogun
• Outstanding Talk Series - The Daily Show

Emmy Awards

• These awards are given for excellence in television and emerging media performance
• It was first held in the year 1949.
• This award is given by three partners –
  • Television Academy
  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
  • International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences