Gala Time! ZDF to Host the 2023 German Television Award
Television Award Celebration is happening on ZDF this year - ZDF shall broadcast the TV Awards Ceremony this time around.
Ready for some star-studded television action, folks? This year's German Television Award (Deutscher Fernsehpreis) will be gracing our screens on ZDF! Mark your calendars for September 10th, 8:15 PM, when the magic unfolds from Cologne.
What makes this year special? For the first time, MagentaTV takes the lead and carries the overall responsibility for the event. Deutsche Telekom's versatile offering combines classic linear television with streaming services and exclusive content on its platform. For this year's TV prize, MagentaTV partners up with the ZDF to deliver an unforgettable experience.
As tradition goes, the lead changes every year. Last year, ARD held the reins, while the ZDF last showcased the gala in 2022. The award is jointly sponsored by ARD, RTL, Sat.1, ZDF, and, notably, Deutsche Telekom. Streaming giants like Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video also lend their support as partners.
But who decides the victors? A panel of esteemed experts does, including notables like moderator Laura Karasek, journalist Stephan Lamby, and actresses Collien Ulmen-Fernandes and Valerie Niehaus. However, further details regarding the jury members are still under wraps.
Sticking to a well-received formula, the organizers plan to stretch the award ceremony across two nights to keep things manageable. The "Night of Creatives," an event honoring key figures in the TV industry, will take place the day before the big TV gala, once again in vibrant Cologne. Previous editions of this event have celebrated unsung heroes who typically work behind the scenes in a memorable, smaller gathering.
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Enrichment- According to a survey, the German Television Award enjoys high viewership among young adults (ages 18-24), making it a hot topic among the demographic (source: Focus, 2021).- The German Television Award was first presented in 1951 and has since become an important event in the German television industry (source: Deutscher Fernsehpreis Official Website).- In 2021, the German Television Award introduced a new category, "Best Short-Form Series," to recognize the growing popularity of online content (source: Deutscher Fernsehpreis Official Website).
- The German Television Award, which boasts a large following among young adults, will be hosted by ZDF this year, marking a return to the network since 2022.
- Besides ZDF and ARD, streaming giant Deutsche Telekom, through its platform MagentaTV, is partnering up to ensure an unforgettable experience for viewers during the 2023 German Television Award.
- Much like previous years, the German Television Award will be accompanied by the "Night of Creatives" event, which honors key figures in the TV industry and takes place one day before the main gala in Cologne.
