Variety Launches Inaugural 'TV Week,' Invite-Only Emmy Season Events

Mar 18, 2026 2:19pm PT Variety Launches Inaugural ‘TV Week,’ a Curated Series of Invite-Only Emmy Season Events By Emily Longeretta Plus Icon Emily Longeretta emilylongeretta Latest Oscars Ratings Hit 17.9 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year and Lowest Since 2022 22 hours ago Sarah Michelle Gellar Speaks Out After Hulu Axes ‘Buffy’ Reboot and Blames It on One Executive Who’s ‘Not a Fan of the Original’: ‘Nobody Saw This Coming’ 2 days ago Jamie Lee Curtis Likely Would Have Passed on Jason Blum’s ‘Halloween’ Sequel If She Knew It Was a Trilogy. So, She Used It to Get a Development Deal 4 days ago See All For the first time, Variety is introducing TV Week, a dynamic, invite-only slate of events designed exclusively for TV Academy voters and guild members during the height of Emmy season. Spanning four days from May 5-8, the inaugural slate of events will cut through the noise of the crowded FYC landscape, delivering thoughtfully curated programming that spotlights the creative voices shaping television today. Related Stories Beta Film Boards Spanish Dramedy ‘In Vitro,’ Selected for Series Mania's Buyers Upfront (EXCLUSIVE) Variety’s TV Week will bring together top talent across directing, writing, acting, and producing for a series of intimate, high-impact experiences. Each event is designed to foster meaningful conversation, elevate standout work, and create memorable moments that resonate with key decision-makers. Popular on Variety The week kicks off with High Tea: Celebrating Female Directors, an elegant afternoon gathering paired with a forum-style discussion honoring this year’s Emmy-contending female directors. The event will shine a spotlight on the visionary women behind some of television’s most compelling storytelling. Next, TV FYC Fest returns, convening leading creators, actors and artisans for engaging, genre-focused panels moderated by Variety editors. These conversations will dive into the creative processes and cultural impact behind the year’s most talked-about series. Midweek, A Night in the Writers’ Room offers a rare glimpse into the craft of television writing, bringing together top writers for an evening of candid discussion about the ideas, challenges, and collaboration that fuel today’s standout shows. Rounding out the week’s events, Sip & Spin with Supporting Stars delivers a more playful, high-energy format, featuring standout supporting actors participating in a lively, game-driven event hosted by Variety’s Michael Schneider and Emily Longeretta. “With TV Week, we continue to leverage our unique position at the center of the entertainment industry to connect talent, artisans, and voters in ways that are both impactful and resonant,” said Donna Pennestri, Associate Publisher, Variety. “We’re excited to not only celebrate excellence in television, but also drive meaningful engagement during the season’s most exciting moments.” Stay tuned for more event details and programming announcements to come. Jump to Comments ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jason Segel and Samara Weaving Are Out to Kill Each Other in a Mad Thriller That May Be the Quintessential SXSW Movie ‘Chili Finger’ Review: A Brilliant Judy Greer is a Clueless Scammer in This Starry Crime Caper With Coen Brothers Vibes ‘The Fox’ Review: Jai Courtney-Emily Browning Dark Comedy Has Bite ‘DreamQuil’ Review: A Satirical Sci-Fi Soap Opera That Doesn’t Fully Connect Jack Harlow Finds a Soulful New Lane on the ‘Voodoo’-Channeling ‘Monica’: Album Review ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ Review: Vince Vaughn is Double Trouble in Highly Diverting Action Comedy JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...