The 40th International Emmy Awards took place on November 19, 2012, in
New York City
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, and hosted by
Regis Philbin. The award ceremony, presented by the
International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), honors all TV programming produced and originally aired outside the United States.
In addition to the presentation of the International Emmys for programming and performances, the International Academy presented two special awards.
Ryan Murphy,
Alan Alda and
Norman Lear
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, received the
Founders Award and Kim In-Kyu, president and CEO of
Korean Broadcasting System
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, received the Directorate Award.
Ceremony
Nominations for the 40th International Emmy Awards were announced on October 8, 2012, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) at a Press Conference at Mipcom in Cannes. There are 38 nominees in 9 categories. Nominations span 15 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom. This year's the International Emmy competitions have three rounds of judging over a period of 6 months, with participation from jurors across 67 countries.
In celebration of the International Emmys 40th anniversary, the International Academy paid tribute to
Alan Alda and
Norman Lear
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with Special Founders Awards. Also, the 2012 International Emmy Founders Award was presented to producer/writer
Ryan Murphy, Co-creator & Executive Producer of ''
Glee
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* ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy
* ''Glee'' (Bran Van 30 ...
'' while the 2012 International Emmy Directorate Award was presented to Dr. Kim In-Kyu, President & CEO of
KBS, also President of the
ABU.
Broadcast
A special edition of the ceremony aired on December 9, 2012, by
MGM Portugal.
Winners and nominees
References
External links
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Official website40TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED40TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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