Acting HFPA chief Todd Boehly proposes reform: increase voters to 300, shake up press conference protocols and create a new society

Exclusive: To usher the Golden Globes into a new era, increase and implement diversity initiatives, Acting Executive Director of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Todd Boyle presented proposals at an members meeting Thursday to help the organization accomplish this mission.

Boehly’s scheme envisaged increasing the total number of voters from 102 to 300 (honorary voters were also added), thus protecting the integrity of the balloons and diversifying the electoral base.

Additionally, Boell made it clear that press conferences, often the subject of controversy with the HFPA, were not necessary to win an award. Often the reputation of Golden Globes voters was that they would receive special treatment, including instant access to top talent and a range of skills, increasing a candidate’s chances of being nominated. It was a perception; Those studies needed a print.

Boehly’s proposal today sends an unequivocal message to studios and streamers: a press conference is no longer needed to guarantee victory.

Additionally, with Bohl’s new offering, its Eldridge Industries would create a new company to purchase Golden Globes assets, which will be valued by an independent valuation currently underway. The proceeds, which include cash and stock in the new company, will eventually be transferred to the HFPA’s charity branch and will add resources to fund charitable and educational programs consistent with the HFPA’s mission. This is all an attempt by a new company to open the doors to new careers and more journalism and income-generating opportunities, while giving members the flexibility to sell their work to the new company and their existing resources.

The new organization will also offer members the opportunity to share their earnings, thus giving them a piece of worldwide success. After that, 501 (c) (6) will break. Essentially, the new organization will create a cleaner process for members to generate bread than the old means of using their items in lesser-known third-party stores. It also provides employment and benefits to members for at least three years, but can exceed that period. The new HFPA will have a dedicated management team with a CEO, a human resources manager, a diversity manager, a technology manager and training resources.

“As a result of significant changes in the media landscape, the original purpose and general business interest of the HFPA, its members and the industry are no longer as relevant as they were when the organization was founded,” says the recent proposal. She has seen.

“The internet and social media have forever changed the newspaper and magazine business, which has been an important source of content for members,” he said.

“A tax-free structure may no longer be appropriate because it limits the common business interests of HFPA members.”

Bohl’s proposal is currently being considered and finalized by an independent committee set up by the board. After the final draft, the commission will submit a proposal to the board. If approved, the proposal will be submitted to the full member for consideration and approval. The final approved proposal will be sent to the California Attorney General.

While there is no news of NBC’s Golden Globe TV retransmission in 2023, the proposal is part of a process to bring HFPA to that destination with a diverse organization.

Boehly was named interim director of HFPA in October, the group’s latest move as it continues to deliver on promised reforms in response to its lack of diversity and other problems. He has already had contact with the organization as president and CEO of Eldridge Industries, owner of MRC products, and Dick Clark, the latter of whom manages the Golden Globe HFPA.