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The Critics Choice Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards will air LIVE on The CW Network on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 7-10pm ET<\/strong> (delayed PT), with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning to host for his third consecutive time.<\/strong> The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised\/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, health considerations permitting.<\/p>\n \u201cNow more than ever, people are turning to film and television as a source of comfort, as a means of education, and as a way to connect,\u201d said Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin. \u201cWith the revised timeline, we are looking forward to celebrating all of the brilliant new work created during this extended season.\u201d<\/p>\n TELEVISION AWARDS TIMELINE:<\/strong> November 2, 2020 – Submissions Open<\/p>\n January 4, 2021 – NomComs begin consideration<\/p>\n January 15, 2021 – NomComs render recommendations<\/p>\n January 18, 2021 – Critics Choice Awards TV nominations announced<\/p>\n March 4, 2021 \u2013 Final ballots go out to CCA TV Branch members<\/p>\n March 5, 2021 \u2013 Deadline for returning final ballots<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Critics-Choice-Awards-logo-2-300x150.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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\nHonoring the finest in television achievement in 2020<\/p>\n