The Critics Choice Awards are making significant changes as they transition their broadcast to E! and Peacock, marking a new era for their 30th annual ceremony. After spending several years on The CW, the prestigious awards show that recognizes excellence in film and television will now take place on Sunday, January 12, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET/PT at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. E! will oversee the live event, with the ceremony available for streaming on Peacock the following day. Additionally, viewers can enjoy a one-hour red carpet pre-show airing on E! from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET/PT.
Returning to host the gala for a third consecutive year is the multi-talented Chelsea Handler, a comedian, television personality, and best-selling author. “We are excited to collaborate with E! for our landmark 30th annual Critics Choice Awards,” stated CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “With Chelsea Handler at the helm again, we anticipate this anniversary show to be our most spectacular yet, and we are thrilled to bring it live on E! and stream it on Peacock the next day.”
Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment, echoed Berlin’s enthusiasm, stating, “E! has a well-established tradition of being part of major Hollywood events, making it the ideal venue for the Critics Choice Awards. With Chelsea returning as host, this event is sure to be one of the highlights of the season as we celebrate Hollywood’s top talent.”
Chelsea Handler expressed her excitement about the new partnership, saying, “Hosting the Critics Choice Awards for the third year is even more special now that it will air on E!. I feel like I’m returning to my roots.”
The announcement of television nominations is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, while film nominations will follow on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Here’s a quick look at the key dates ahead:
- November 11, 2024: Nominating Committees commence deliberations (TV)
- – November 18, 2024: Deadline for CCA TV categories submissions
- – November 29, 2024: Nominating ballots distributed to Film Branch Members
- – December 3, 2024: Nominating Committees finalize recommendations (TV)
- – December 5, 2024: CCA TV nominations revealed at 9:00 AM PT
- – December 12, 2024: CCA Film nominations revealed at 9:00 AM PT
- – January 3, 2025: Final ballots sent to Film and TV Branch Members
- – January 10, 2025: Deadline for submitting final ballots by 9:00 PM PT (Film & TV)
- – January 12, 2025: 30th annual Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Awards have long celebrated outstanding accomplishments in cinema and television, and they are often viewed as reliable predictors for Academy Award nominations. Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment will continue their roles as producers for this prestigious event.