into a new era; increase and implement its diversity initiatives, as well as its accountability, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Interim CEO Todd Boehly made proposals at a members meeting today that would help propel the org toward that mission.
, were not required to win an award. Quite often the reputation of Golden Globe voters was that they received special treatment, gaining immediate access to top talent, and receiving sundry tchotchkes, which would thus increase a contenders’ chances for a nomination. That was the perception; that a presser was required for studios. Boehly’s proposal today explicitly sends a clear message to studios and streamers: A press conference is no longer necessary to guarantee a win.
“As a result of the significant shifts in the media landscape, the original purpose and common business interest of the HFPA, its Members and the industry is no longer as relevant as it was when the organization was founded,” read his proposal. “A tax-exempt structure may no longer be the right fit as it presents constraints to promote the common business interests of HFPA’s Members,” read the doc which Deadline has seen.
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