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Emmy Winners: 'Widow’s Bay' Dominates, 'The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis' Tie for 7 Awards
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In Short: The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards recognized 'Widow’s Bay' with a signature win, while 'The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis' tied for seven awards each.
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, 'Widow’s Bay' emerged as a dominant force, winning the Outstanding Comedy Series award, marking its debut season with a significant victory.
The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis' also had a strong showing, each taking home seven awards, tying for the second-highest number of wins.
GKIDS will release the film 'Widow’s Bay' in theaters in 2026 in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland, following its premiere at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival on May 15.
The London Film Festival will screen the film in October, adding to its international recognition.
The music for 'Widow’s Bay' was composed by 8, also known as Taku Matsushiba, and the manga on which the series is based, created by Fujimoto, debuted on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ in July 2021, garnering over 2.5 million views on its first day.
Viz Media and MANGA Plus launched the manga digitally in English, expanding its reach to a global audience.
The Creative Emmys had already seen 'DTF St. Louis' rack up wins, and it capped off its Emmy season with the top prize in the limited series and anthology category.
What's confirmed
- At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, 'Widow’s Bay' emerged as a dominant force, winning the Outstanding Comedy Series award, marking its debut season with a significant victory.
- The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis' also had a strong showing, each taking home seven awards, tying for the second-highest number of wins.
- GKIDS will release the film 'Widow’s Bay' in theaters in 2026 in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland, following its premiere at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival on May 15.
- The London Film Festival will screen the film in October, adding to its international recognition.
- The music for 'Widow’s Bay' was composed by 8, also known as Taku Matsushiba, and the manga on which the series is based, created by Fujimoto, debuted on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ in July 2021, garnering over 2.5 million views on its first day.
- Viz Media and MANGA Plus launched the manga digitally in English, expanding its reach to a global audience.
- The Creative Emmys had already seen 'DTF St. Louis' rack up wins, and it capped off its Emmy season with the top prize in the limited series and anthology category.
What's still developing
- Zendaya was in the running for her third Emmy win for best actress in a drama series for Euphoria The biggest night in the US TV calendar has taken place in Los Angeles, recognising the hottest shows of the past year.
- Stars walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the Emmy Awards ceremony at the Peacock Theater.
- “Widow’s Bay” is a collaboration between creator Katie Dippold and director and producer Hiro Murai.