On Friday, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced that they will not hold any press conference for any movies or tv shows that are eligible for the January Golden Globe Awards.
A detailed expose by the Los Angeles Times exposed the organization’s limitations and shortcomings around diversity and transparency, and the Globes press conference committee’s method.
Many actors spoke out about the intrusive and aggressive questioning from the pressers and the feeling of being uncomfortable, while these interviews are known to be mandatory for anyonewho wanted to win at the award show, despite HFPA going on record to say that this is not true.
Helen Hoehne, president of the HFPA, remarked “The HFPA will not be hosting any press conferences during the current awards cycle,” she said. “Our commitment remains on recognizing the very best in film and television both in the U.S. and abroad and bringing the Golden Globes to a global television and streaming audience. With the expansion of the voting body and the increase in eligible content this year, we are focused on the nominations and making the 80th a historic event to remember.”
Following last year’s hiatus, the Golden Globes plan to increase and diversify voting membership and amend bylaws to create an inclusive environment.
As previously announced, the HFPA board approved the continuation of last year’s rules, which include the ban on mandatory movie screenings and the voluntary submission of movies and TV programs.
Nominations for the 2023 Globes will be revealed on December 12, with the following award ceremony on January 10th streaming on live TV and Peacock.
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