Hollywood will get an early start on honoring television’s best next year. NBC has scheduled the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards for August, instead of September when they’re usually aired.

According to a statement from the network Wednesday, the August 2006 broadcast was the highest-rated Emmy ceremony in four years.

The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sunday, Aug. 29 (8-11PM ET). Nominations will be announced in July.