Save the date: Important 2010 Academy of TV Arts and Sciences dates announced

Mark your calendars: the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has released the dates for its key events in 2010. They are as follows:

Jan. 20: Hall of Fame Ceremony, Beverly Hills Hotel

May 5: Television Academy Honors, Beverly Hills Hotel

July 8: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination Announcements, Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre

Aug. 7: LA Area Awards, Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre

Aug. 21, Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Nokia Theatre

Aug. 29: Primetime Emmy Awards, Nokia Theatre

Clear your schedules accordingly.

-- Paul Gaita

Photo: The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Credit: Getty Images.