Apple TV+ Kids catalog bags 17 nominations for Children’s & Family Emmys

In December 2022, the Children’s & Family Emmys by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will be held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Apple TV+ Kids and Family titles bagged 17 nominations for the Children’s & Family Emmys as per the list obtained by Deadline.

In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the new stand-alone awards after introducing changes in how children’s categories were presented and it marks the first expansion of the list of Emmy Awards show since the launch of Sports and News & Documentary Emmys in 1979.

Apple TV+’s “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” dominates Children’s & Family Emmys nominations

Winners of the Children’s and Family Emmys will be announced in two events held on December 10 and 11. Here are 17 nominations earned by Apple TV+ original Kids and Family content:

Helpsters – Outstanding Preschool Series
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock – Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? – Outstanding Non-Fiction Program
El Deafo – Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
Chris Diamontopoulos as Owen Quinn from Ghostwriter – Outstanding Guest Performance in Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program
Kyrie McAlpin as Emma from Doug Unplugs – Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program
Jack McBrayer from Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show – Outstanding Host
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? – Outstanding Writing For a Live Action Preschool or Children’s Program
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? – Outstanding Directing for a Single Camera Program
Stillwater – Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), with Love – Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for an Animated Program
“It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown” from It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown – Outstanding Original Song
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock – Outstanding Cinematography for a Live Action Single Camera Program
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock – Outstanding Editing for a Single Camera
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? – Outstanding Editing for a Single Camera
Stillwater – Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock – Outstanding Art Direction/ Set Decoration/ Scenic Design

As per the report, Children’s & Family content is one of the fastest-growing genres that NATAS awards. NATAS President and CEO Adam Sharp said:

“Putting a spotlight on children’s & family programming after years of unparalleled growth in content quality and quantity in this space is an exciting moment for the television industry,” “These programs entertain, inform and educate family members of all ages, and NATAS is proud to mark this milestone event and give these creators the stage they deserve.”

You can read the complete list of nominations here.

Apple TV+ price increase the subscription fee from $4.99 to $6.99 per month, and the annual fee from $49.99 to $69 per year. The tech giant also increased the subscription fees for Apple Music and Apple One bundles.