Jane Fonda receives the 2018 NATPE’s 15th Annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach
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If you plan to attend the National Association of Television Program Executives, commonly known as NATPE, make other plans.
The annual gathering, which brings together TV executives, actors, content producers, distributors and streamers in one place, has been canceled due to the surge in COVID cases.
Around 2,500 participants were expected at The Fontainebleau from January 18th to 20th. Miami Beach has been the venue since 2010 after moving from Las Vegas. Last year the event was held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic.
In years past, the conference has attracted such celebrities as Eva Longoria, Harry Connick Jr. and Steve Harvey with over-the-top parties, informational sessions and hobnobbing opportunities.
“We have many safety protocols in place, but given the intensity of this virus, which is spreading around the world at tremendous speed, that’s just not enough,” said a NATPE statement.
The organization adds that it plans to host a combination of virtual and in-person events “if appropriate” later in the year.
“Although this decision will cost the organization a great deal of money from a financial perspective, it was secondary to our primary concern of putting the well-being of our members first,” said NATPE CEO JP Bommel.
Details on refunds are forthcoming, the website says. Email for more information: [email protected].
This story was originally published January 11, 2022 11:00 am.
Star/real-time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered topics such as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attended red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press outings; Interviews with some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City and has two daughters.
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