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Article: It's Crunch Time.(Academy of Television Arts and Sciences)
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- August 11, 2008
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By Kevin Downey
Last round of Primetime Emmy votes start now
The pace may get slower for some people in August, but for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), it's the equivalent of Christmas season at Macy's. Primetime Emmy nominations were announced July 17 but this week ATAS is mailing out DVDs of nominated programs and performances to voting members. Voting will continue until Aug. 29. DVDs for Creative Arts Emmys were mailed out last week - voting ends Aug. 22. John Leverence, SVP of awards at ATAS calls it the "beginning phase of final judging" which will take some shows and talent from nomination (nice) to winner (better).
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