DeFiance Media, Galaxy Cable to air NFTY awards

The Academy of Digital Art, Sciences & Culture (ADASC) announced that it has partnered with DeFiance Media and Comcast affiliate Galaxy Digital Cable to air The NFTY Awards, after the live-interactive, pay-per-view broadcast. The announcement was made today during NFT.NYC by The NFTYS’ executive producers web3 entrepreneur Chris J. Snook and E! Entertainment Television co-founder Larry Namer. The NFTY Awards … Continue reading “DeFiance Media, Galaxy Cable to air NFTY awards”

Introducing the NFTY Award

The Academy of Digital Art, Sciences, & Culture (ADASC) founding member Chris J. Snook and E! Entertainment Television founder Larry Namer recently announced the pre-eminent Web3 innovation awards show gala, The NFTYS. The duo has unveiled the striking NFTY Award that will be presented at the inaugural awards gala at The NIKO Theatre at Worre Studios in Las … Continue reading “Introducing the NFTY Award”

E! founder and tech entrepreneur launch NFT awards

Although we’re deep into the 2022/2023 awards season, that is not stopping the creation of new awards. Now, E! Entertainment Television founder Larry Namer and The Academy of Digital Art, Sciences, & Culture (ADASC) founding member Chris J. Snook have joined forces to revolutionize the awards show concept with the foundation of the NFTY Annual Awards (NFTYS). The pre-eminent Web3 innovation … Continue reading “E! founder and tech entrepreneur launch NFT awards”

It’s Everything, Everywhere All at Once at SAG Awards

Often the bellwether for the Oscars, the Screen Actors Guild Awards presented (SAG) its coveted Actor statuettes for the outstanding motion picture and television performances of 2022 at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, held Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Everything, Everywhere All at Once is now the front-runner and could possibly … Continue reading “It’s Everything, Everywhere All at Once at SAG Awards”

Complete list of Producers Guild Award winners

The stage is now set for A24’s Everything, Everywhere All at Once to win big at this year’s Academy Awards. The biggest prognosticator of winners, the Producers Guild of America, held their awards last night in Beverly Hills, where the fantasy sci-fi comedy won the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion … Continue reading “Complete list of Producers Guild Award winners”

Del Toro’s Pinocchio wins 5 Annie Awards

One word can be used to sum up the night the 50th annual Annie Awards were presented – F*ck. Writer, Director, and Producer Guillermo del Toro used it during his acceptance speech. So did Jenny Slate, who famously dropped an F-bomb on her former series SNL, when she took home the prize for Best Voice … Continue reading “Del Toro’s Pinocchio wins 5 Annie Awards”

Rebecca Lenkiewicz to receive WGA Paul Selvin Award for She Said

Acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz has been named the recipient of Writers Guild of America West’s 2023 Paul Selvin Award in recognition of her adapted screenplay She Said, which tells the story of two New York Times reporters breaking news that would expose decades of silence around sexual assault in Hollywood.  Lenkiewicz will be honored at the … Continue reading “Rebecca Lenkiewicz to receive WGA Paul Selvin Award for She Said”

Complete list of DGA Award Winners

The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2022 were announced tonight during the 75th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Everything Everywhere All at Once. In a special announcement, … Continue reading “Complete list of DGA Award Winners”

Avatar dominates Visual Effects Awards

The Visual Effects Society (VES) held the 21st Annual VES Awards. Avatar: The Way of Water was named the photoreal feature winner, garnering nine awards.  Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio was named top animated film, winning three awards.  The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power was named best photoreal episode, winning three awards.  Frito-Lay: Push It topped the commercial field. Industry guests … Continue reading “Avatar dominates Visual Effects Awards”

Charlie Kaufman to receive WGAW Laurel Award

Acclaimed writer, director, producer, and author Charlie Kaufman, screenwriter of the Writers Guild Award and Academy Award-winning Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, has been named the recipient of the Writers Guild of America West’s 2023 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement.  The Guild’s lifetime achievement award is presented to members who have “advanced the literature of … Continue reading “Charlie Kaufman to receive WGAW Laurel Award”

10th annual AMP Awards issues call for entries

The Association of Music Producers has issued the Call for Entries for the 2023 AMP Awards for Music & Sound, marking the 10th Anniversary of the only non-profit juried competition for music and sound for brands. The deadline for submitting entries is March 5, 2023. The AMP Awards are open to music and sound design created … Continue reading “10th annual AMP Awards issues call for entries”

Critics Choice Awards announce winners

We now have a fairly good idea about who will be in the running for the Oscars when the nominations are announced on January 24. Last night, the Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the winners of the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards LIVE on The CW. Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the star-studded gala was held … Continue reading “Critics Choice Awards announce winners”

Gallery: AFI Awards celebrate Fabelmans, Avatar, Top Gun, Bear and more

Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for those attending the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 2022 AFI AWARDS at an exclusive invite-only luncheon. At the event, AFI revealed its official rationales (below) for all 21 honorees, providing the cultural and artistic context to mark these outstanding creative endeavors as the year’s notable milestones. Celebrating film and … Continue reading “Gallery: AFI Awards celebrate Fabelmans, Avatar, Top Gun, Bear and more”

The 64th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. And the envelope goes to…

Chicago’s best in TV was present on Saturday for a festive night at The 64th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Gala. Honorees and guests settled in at the Marriott Magnificent Mile for an evening of celebration, indulging in cocktails and dinner before the awards presentation. The event was hosted by comedian Sultan A. Saladuddin II, a South … Continue reading “The 64th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. And the envelope goes to…”

AFI FEST 2022 wraps with Jury Awards for shorts

AFI FEST 2022 has announced the films that received this year’s Jury awards. The Grand Jury Award winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short will be eligible for the 2022 Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short, and Best Animated Short Academy Awards. The Jury was comprised of writer/director Shaz Bennett, writer/director … Continue reading “AFI FEST 2022 wraps with Jury Awards for shorts”

Jennifer Fox returns to produce Governors Ball Awards

Oscar-nominated producer Jennifer Fox will return to produce the 13th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Janet Yang announced today.  It is her fourth time producing the event.  Honorary Awards will be presented to Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to … Continue reading “Jennifer Fox returns to produce Governors Ball Awards”

House of Gucci, Stranger Things win LMGI Awards

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the winners of its 9th Annual LMGI Awards on August 27. The Motion Picture winners were House of Gucci (filmed throughout Italy in Milan, Lake Como, and the Italian Alps) and No Time to Die  (filmed in London, Norway, Jamaica, The Faroe Islands and Italy). The Television Series winners were Succession (filmed throughout New York State and Italy), Stranger Things (shot in Atlanta, Georgia; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Vilnius, Lithuania) and Station Eleven (filmed … Continue reading “House of Gucci, Stranger Things win LMGI Awards”

Emmys: Creative Awards Winners from Night Two

Last night, The Television Academy presented the second of its two 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in categories including cinematography, guest actor, production design, sound editing, television movie and stunt … Continue reading “Emmys: Creative Awards Winners from Night Two”

Emmys: Music strikes a chord at Creative Arts Awards

The Television Academy presented the first of its two 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievements in television at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The Saturday Creative Arts, which kicked off the 74th Emmy celebration, show focused primarily on reality, unscripted and documentary programming. The Sunday show will … Continue reading “Emmys: Music strikes a chord at Creative Arts Awards”

Emmys: Beatles and Sandy Hook win big on Night One of Creative Arts Awards

On Saturday, The Television Academy presented the first of its two 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievements in television at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. In what looked more like the VMAs or the Grammys, the ceremony, which kicked off the 74th Emmys, awarded many talented artists … Continue reading “Emmys: Beatles and Sandy Hook win big on Night One of Creative Arts Awards”