JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT SET TO PRODUCE THE 78TH EMMY(R) AWARDS AIRING LIVE SEPT. 14 ON NBC AND PEACOCK

· NBCUniversal and the Television Academy jointly announced today that Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce the 78th Emmy(R) Awards, set for Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live., airing live coast-to-coast on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.

· "In the year that we celebrate NBC's 100th anniversary, we're honored to be the home of the Emmy Awards and know we're in great hands with Jesse and his team," said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBC & Peacock. "His experience on previous Emmys and other high-profile broadcasts makes him a perfect choice to produce this beloved event."

· "Our focus is on delivering an Emmys broadcast that feels current, creative, and reflective of where the industry is today," said Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. "Jesse, Dionne, and Jeannae have been strong partners in that effort over the past three years, and we're excited to keep building together."

· Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay will serve as Executive Producers.

· Nominations for the 78th Emmy(R) Awards will be announced by the Television Academy on Wednesday, July 8, streaming live at 8:30 a.m. PT on Emmys.com.

· The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with ceremonies produced by Bob Bain Productions in association with the Television Academy, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.

ABOUT NBC

Set to win 2025-26 season (all programming) in total viewers, NBC has long earned critical acclaim and ratings success. The network is celebrating its historic 100th anniversary with one of the most impressive overall lineups of recent times, including a primetime special celebrating the historic event. NBC has won more Emmy Awards than any network in television history. NBC's 2025-26 slate includes the popular Windy City Wednesday trifecta of "Chicago Fire," "Chicago Med" and "Chicago P.D."; the Thursday duo of mothership "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: SVU"; stellar comedies "St. Denis Medical" and "Happy's Place"; four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition hit "The Voice"; and perennial #1 most-watched summer series "America's Got Talent." In late night, "Saturday Night Live" remains one of the highest-rated and most culturally relevant shows on television and the network earns solid viewership with "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers."

ABOUT PEACOCK

Peacock is the streaming home of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Fans can stream thousands of hours of culture-defining entertainment, including current seasons of NBC and Bravo series; exclusive and critically acclaimed Originals; blockbuster and award-winning recent films from Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Focus Features; America's premier live sports and events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the NFL and NBA; live daily news; and an expansive library of beloved films and TV shows. Built on powerful technology, Peacock is an engaging entertainment destination with interactive, innovative features that bring NBCUniversal's fan-favorite content to life at home and on the go. Visit PeacockTV.com to learn more.

ABOUT THE TELEVISION ACADEMY

The Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy(R) Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com.

ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions - specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows - The Emmy Awards, iHeart Radio Music Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials - Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), Grace For The World: Live from St. Peters Square, A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Life Part 2, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix's Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series - Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries - The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series - Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series - Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows - We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series - Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner). Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.