HFPA Tweaks Rules for 2019 Golden Globes

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has updated its rules for Golden Globes submission and eligibility, with a few minor tweaks to reflect the changes in the film and TV industries.

The HFPA does this annually, often as a result of what happened the previous year, and many of these changes reflect the nominations and wins for the 75th Golden Globe Awards.One of the rules addresses the blurred lines between limited series and regular series (with both comedy and drama races).

HBO’s “Big Little Lies,” for example, was nominated in the TV movie/miniseries category, but was later given a second season, so will change categories the next time it’s eligible.Here are the new rules:— Qualifying songs may not be performed live solely for HFPA members.— While cameo appearances are not eligible for acting awards, actors who play partially fictional characters and appear in a significant portion

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