Key Facts
The Television Academy announced the nominees for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday. Among the contenders is 'The Black,' a short from the Star Wars: Visions anthology, which has been nominated in the Outstanding Animated Program category.
The short will compete against episodes of several acclaimed animated series, including Bob's Burgers, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal, Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, and South Park. The winners will be revealed at the Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Details of the Nomination
'The Black' is part of the Star Wars: Visions anthology, a collaboration between Lucasfilm and Disney+ that gives animation studios the freedom to tell original Star Wars stories in longer formats. Notably, the creator of 'The Black' previously expanded the story from 'The Ninth Jedi' into a limited series that premiered on August 8. He also serves as the series' script supervisor and general director for the anthology.
Impact and Background
The first volume of Star Wars: Visions debuted on Disney+ in September 2021, featuring nine shorts from Japanese creators and anime studios. Volume 2 followed on May 4, 2023 (Star Wars Day), expanding the roster to include animation studios from around the world, including Japan, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Chile, France, South Africa, South Korea, and the United States. 'The Black,' a hand-drawn animated short, originally began streaming on Disney+ in November 2023.
What Readers Should Know
- The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on September 14, 2026.
- 'The Black' is one of six nominees in the Outstanding Animated Program category.
- The Star Wars: Visions anthology continues to showcase diverse animation styles and global talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Star Wars: Visions short got an Emmy nomination?
'The Black' short from the Star Wars: Visions anthology has been nominated for Outstanding Animated Program at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
When will the 2026 Emmy Awards take place?
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
What is Star Wars: Visions?
Star Wars: Visions is an anthology series on Disney+ featuring animated shorts from various studios worldwide, telling original stories set in the Star Wars universe.