Emmys Move to Prime Video; U.S. Presses Russia on Lab Death
“The New York Times confirms the deal. Six years. Hank, television's biggest night of self-congratulation now needs a password and a free trial.” — Gloria Vance, on air
At a glance
- First reported by CNBC: “Emmy Awards leave broadcast TV for Prime Video in 2027 under six-year deal”, with reporting from WSJ.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:57 PM ET on After the Bell, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Emmys, Siberia, TV, Prime, Russia, US.
- BBN covered this story before: Prime Day Deals: Art TV, Yeti Coolers, Espresso Gear (October 6).
The real story
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- CNBCEmmy Awards leave broadcast TV for Prime Video in 2027 under six-year deal
- WSJU.S. Escalates Pressure on Russia Over Siberia Lab Death
What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCNBC reports the Emmy Awards leave broadcast television in 2027. They will stream free, worldwide, exclusively on Prime Video under a six-year deal.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the Emmys are going to a streaming service. Good. I have never once found the Emmys on the first try anyway.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times confirms the deal. Six years. Hank, television's biggest night of self-congratulation now needs a password and a free trial.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI assume the winners still thank their agents, their mothers, and the person who shares the account login.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSecond story, and graver.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Wall Street Journal says the U.S. has warned Moscow that withholding details of a Siberia lab death violates international health obligations.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat sounds like a strongly worded letter. Does Russia have to answer the letter? Or is it more of a vibe?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHank, I have stood in Moscow press rooms. Disclosure there is a rumor everyone agrees not to repeat. I was asked to leave one. Politely.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUnderstood. So the official position is we would like details, and the other official position is no.
The story so far
- US 'Watching Closely' After Plague Researcher Dies in Russia · BBC
- Emmys Move to Prime Video in Six-Year Deal · Variety
- Amazon Reportedly Pays $120 Million for Emmys; Google Trims Free Gemin · The Verge
- US, Russia Trade Disease Help Offers; France Protests Mount · BBC
- Fairford arrest, Siberia plague scare, Iran rally remarks · The New York Times
- Prime Day Deals: Art TV, Yeti Coolers, Espresso Gear · Wired
- Emmys Move to Prime Video; U.S. Presses Russia on Lab Death (this story)
- North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia · Reuters
- The 2:45 PM S&P FUT candle: +0.02% in 5 minutes · BBC
- US Presses Iran on Enrichment; Plague Death Query to Russia · Al Jazeera
- Stocks Drop on Hormuz Tensions, Plague Questions · Bloomberg.com
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