HBO’s big day, Apple TV’s rise and other 2026 Emmy nominations takeaways

The 2026 Emmy nominations delivered a resounding endorsement of HBO just as the prestige TV giant braces for new ownership under Paramount Skydance.

LOS ANGELES — This year’s Emmy nominations delivered a resounding endorsement of HBO just as the prestige TV giant braces for new ownership under Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.

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