MPTF's Evening Before Leaves Century City After 19 Years — SkimNews
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- MPTF's Evening Before benefit is relocating from Century City after 19 years to the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood — the longtime pre-pandemic venue of HBO's Emmy afterparty — with Stephen Colbert and Evelyn McGee Colbert, Janelle James, and Lisa Kudrow serving as chairs
- A24 is joining the Emmy party pack for the first time, hosting its 2026 celebration at the Chateau Marmont alongside FX's Vanity Fair reception and the THR and SAG-AFTRA Emmy Nominees Night on Sept. 12
- Netflix, Apple TV, WME, and Warner Bros. Television Group are all on the move to new venues for the 78th Emmy Awards, while HBO Max (San Vicente Bungalows), Disney (Vibiana), NBCUniversal, BAFTA, and FX keep their 2025 locations
- Chateau Marmont is the most popular 2026 venue, serving as backdrop for FX's private event, A24's celebration, and the SAG-AFTRA/THR Nominees Night on Sept. 12
- The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony takes place Monday September 14 at LA Live's Convention Center, with the Governors Gala immediately following; Anonymous Content kicked off the festivities early with a party last month
- MPTF's host committee includes Bryan Cranston, Claire Danes, Sally Field, Brett Goldstein, Malin Akerman, Tom Pelphrey, and Richard Gadd, among others for the 20th annual benefit
Why it matters: MPTF's departure from Century City ends a 19-year streak and marks the most high-profile venue shift of the 2026 Emmy cycle, while Netflix and Apple TV — both deep in original content pushes — relocating alongside WME and Warner Bros. shows studios reshuffling for maximum visibility during awards week, with A24's Chateau Marmont debut reflecting its growing awards-season footprint.
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