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 November 10, 2008 iW NEWS | 16 Animated Titles Make Oscar Short List
Fourteen features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 81st Academy Awards. The films include: "Bolt," "Delgo," "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!," "Dragon Hunters," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Igor," "Kung Fu Panda," "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," "$9.99," "The Sky Crawlers," "Sword of the Stranger," "The Tale of Despereaux," "WALL-E" and "Waltz with Bashir." Bolt," "Delgo," "Dragon Hunters," "$9.99," "The Sky Crawlers," "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Waltz with Bashir" have not yet had their required Los Angeles qualifying run. Under the rules for this category, a maximum of 3 films can be nominated in a year in which the field of eligible entries numbers at least 8 but fewer than 16. The 81st Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. [Brian Brooks]  [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] October 30, 2008iW NEWS | Mandvi To Host Gothams
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" correspondent and budding filmmaker Aasif Mandvi has been announced as the host of the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards on December 2nd in New York City. "We're thrilled to have Aasif hosting The 18th Annual Gotham Awards," said Michelle Byrd, executive director of IFP, in a statement. "He's wildly funny, and now with his upcoming debut as writer, star and producer of "7 To The Palace," he's an indie filmmaker. We couldn't think of a better person to host this year's show." IFP also announced an initial list presenters at this year's awards including Amy Adams, Marisa Tomei, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Clarkson, Mira Nair, Richard Jenkins, and Melissa Leo. Additional presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Events ] October 29, 2008iW NEWS | Bleiberg To Give "Adam" Qualifying Run
Bleiberg Entertainment will release Paul Schrader's "Adam Resurrected" in New York and Los Angeles for a qualifying run in December. Starring Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe, the film is based on the novel by Israeli author Yoram Kaniuk. "'Adam Resurrected' has long been a passion project for Werner Wirsing and I, and it was incredibly important for us to release this film in theaters for awards consideration," said producer Ehud Bleiberg. "Paul Schrader and [screenwriter] Noah Stollman tackled a very complex story about survival and psychological healing, and Jeff Goldblum's raw performance will truly blow audiences away." "Adam" premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and will next be seen at the 2008 AFI Film Festival in Los Angeles, where it screens November 8 and 9. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Releases ] iW NEWS | "Hunger," "Bruges" Lead British Indie Noms
Steve McQueen's "Hunger" and Martin McDonagh's "In Bruges" led the 11th British Independent Film Award nominations with seven nods apiece. Both were nominated for Best British Independent Film, alongside "Man on Wire," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Somers Town." McQueen and McDonagh both received nods for Best Debut Director, while McQueen also got a best director nod, competing against "Slumdog"'s Danny Boyle, "Somers"' Shane Meadows, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"' Mark Herman and "Son of Rambow"'s Garth Jennings. Among the acting nominees were "Hunger"'s Michael Fassbender and Liam Cunningham, "Bruges"' Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes, and "Happy-Go-Lucky's Sally Hawkins, Alexis Zegerman and Eddie Marsan. The awards, hosted by John Nesbitt, will take place on November 30 in London. For a full list of nominations, check out the awards' website. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] iW NEWS | "Dark Knight" Leads Hollywood Awards
The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival's Hollywood Awardsceremony was held Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" was chosen as "Hollywood Movie of the Year" by public voting, while previously determined honorees included Josh Brolin, Kirstin Scott Thomas, Marisa Tomei, James Franco, Sally Hawkins and Robert Pattinson for acting, Clint Eastwood and John Patrick Shanley for directing, and Shanley and Dustin Lance Black for screenwriting. The ceremony also saw the announcement of winners from the film festival's Discovery Awards competition. The winners included David Pomes' "Cook County" for best feature film and Dilip Mehta's "The Forgotten Woman" for best documentary. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Festivals, Honors ] October 28, 2008iW NEWS | Santa Barbara To Fete Scott Thomas
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor Kristin Scott Thomas with the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 24th edition of the Fest, which runs January 22-February 1, 2009. "A masterful performance by a British actress in a French film and a triumphant Broadway debut in Chekhov in the same year - Kristin Scott Thomas is in a league by herself and an artistic force to be reckoned with," said SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling in a statement. The award was created "in recognition of an actor who has forged his/her own path - taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film." Formally known as The Independent Award, it was bestowed last year to Ryan Gosling. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] October 22, 2008iW NEWS | Shearer To Host Britannia Awards
Harry Shearer has been announced as the host of the 17th Annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts Britannia Awards on November 6, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Ben Affleck, Annette Bening, Jack Black, Patricia Clarkson, Anjelica Huston, Hugh Laurie and Paul Thomas Anderson have been confirmed as presenters at this year's event. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Events ] October 21, 2008iW NEWS | "Rene" Doc Winner For European Film Awards
Helena Trestikoba's "Rene" has been announced as the winner of the European Film Academy's documentary award. The recipient of the award is chosen by an independent jury and this year's jury was made up of Danish producer Karoline Leth, Finnish programme director of the Moscow Film Festival, Kirsi Tykkylaeinen, and British producer Alan Hayling. "This is a film which tells a powerful story," said the jury in a statement. "Filmed over 20 years, about an extraordinary character on the edge of society. It is a longitual documentary of outstanding quality. The jury found its examination of the relationship between subject and filmmaker fascinating and thought-provoking." The award will be presented during the 21st European Film Awards ceremony in Copenhagen on December 6, 2008. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] October 16, 2008iW NEWS | European Film Awards Announce Doc Nods
The European Film Academy have announced the nominations for European Film Academy Documentary 2008 - Prix Arte. The ten nominees are Nino Kirtadze's "Durakovo - Le Village Des Fous," Carlos Saura's "Fados," Thomas Heise's "Kinder. Wie Die Zeit Vergeht," Antoine Cattin and Pavel Kostomarov's "Le Mere," Gonzalo Arijon's "Stranded: I've Come From a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains," Pavel Koteck and Miroslav Janek's "Citizen Havel," Arto Halonen's "Shadow of the Holy Book," Helena Trestikova's "Rene" and Klaartje Quirijns' "The Dictator Hunter." This year's documentary jury will now convene in Berlin to screen the nominated films and decide on the winner. The winner will be presented at the 21st European Film Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 6 December, in Copenhagen. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Documentary, Honors ] October 14, 2008iW NEWS | Hoffman, Brolin, Scott Thomas Added To Hollywood Fest Honor Roll
The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards have announced additional honorees who will be recognized for their achievements at the festival's Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place on October 27, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Dustin Hoffman will be honored with the "Hollywood Career Achievement Award," actor Josh Brolin with the "Hollywood Actor of the Year Award," and actress Kristin Scott Thomas with the "Hollywood Actress of the Year Award." [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] iW NEWS | ASC To Honor Liu, Mankofsky
Robert F. "Bobby" Liu, ASC and Isidore Mankofsky, ASC will be honored at the 23rd Annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awardson February 15, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Liu will receive the ASC Career Achievement in Television Award and Mankofsky will receive the ASC Presidents Award. "Bobby Liu and Isidore Mankofsky have earned the respect of their peers with their achievements as cinematographers and devotion to advancing the art form," said ASC President Daryn Okada in a statement. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] iW NEWS | Santa Barbara Fest To Honor Cruz
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced that it will honor Penelope Cruz with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 24th edition of the Fest, which runs January 22-February 1, 2009. "There are few actresses who can today be described as international movie goddesses, and this year, with her exceptional work in 'Elegy' and 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' Penelope Cruz has earned that description," said SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling in a statement. Cruz will receive the award on Saturday, January 31, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. Previous recipients include Angelina Jolie (2008), Helen Mirren (2007), and Heath Ledger (2006). [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] October 8, 2008iW NEWS | Academy Announces Doc Short Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that the field of Documentary Short Subject entries for the 81st Academy Awards has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar nominations. The eight films are: "The Conscience of Nhem En," "David McCullough: Painting with Words," "Downstream," "The Final Inch," "Smile Pinki," "Tongzhi in Love," "Viva La Causa," and "The Witness from the Balcony of Room 306." [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Documentary, Honors ] October 6, 2008iW NEWS | Stiller, Tomei, "Bees" Cast Among Hollywood Fest Honorees
The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards have announced additional honorees who will be recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place on October 27, 2008, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Ben Stiller will be honored with the "Hollywood Comedy of the Year Award," Marisa Tomei with the "Hollywood Supporting Actress of the Year Award," the cast of Fox Searchlight's "The Secret Life of Bees" with the "Hollywood Ensemble Acting of the Year Award" and newcomer Robert Pattinson with the "New Hollywood Award." [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] October 2, 2008iW NEWS | Danish Anchorman Bertelsen To Host European Film Awards
When the guests at the European Film Awards ceremony take their seats at Copenhagen's Forum on December 6, 2008, the host of the evening will be popular Danish journalist, anchorman and TV-host Mikael Bertelsen. On stage with him will be the Danish Radio Big Band, Denmark's most popular jazz orchestra. Among the evening's announced guests are Dame Judi Dench, this year's recipient of the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Danish Dogma brothers Soren Kragh-Jacobsen, Kristian Levring, Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg who will receive the award European Achievement in World Cinema 2008. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Events ] September 30, 2008iW NEWS | European Film Awards Announce Discovery Nods
The European Film Awards have announced the nominees of this year's European Discovery Award, given to "young and upcoming director for a first full-length feature film." This year's nominees are Steve McQueen's "Hunger," Aida Begic's "Snijeg," Seyfi Teoman's "Tatil Kitabi," and Sergey Dvortsevoy's "Tulpan." The winner will be announced at the 21st annual ceremony, December 6, 2008 in Copenhagen. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] September 25, 2008iW NEWS | Mark and Condon To Guide 81st Oscars
Producer Laurence Mark has been announced as the producer of the 81st Annual Academy Awards telecast, while writer/director Bill Condon has been tapped to executive produce. It will be their first involvement in the production of an Oscar show. "Larry and Bill are fresh thinkers who will bring a unique perspective to the Oscar show," said Academy President Sid Ganis in a statement. "That fact, joined with their enormous collective talent and enthusiasm, will serve the 81st awards proceedings perfectly." The 81st Academy Awards presentation will be take place Sunday, February 22, 2009. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Industry Moves ] September 24, 2008iW NEWS | Nolan, Shanley Tapped For Hollywood Awards
The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, have announced that producers Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas will be honored with the "Hollywood Producers of the Year Award" for their work on "The Dark Knight," and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley will receive the "Hollywood Screenwriter of the Year Award" for "Doubt." The awards will be handed out at the festival's Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony on October 27, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors ] September 22, 2008iW NEWS | European Film Award Announce Short Nominees
The 21st European Film Awards, to be held in Copenhagen on December 6, 2008, have announced the full list of nominees for their short film award. The nominees are Hanro Smitsman's "Raak," James Lees' "The Apology Line," Cyril Paris' "Un Bisou pour le monde," Johnny Kelly's "Procrastination," Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy's "Joy," Darren Thornton's "Frankie," Luis Cook's "The Pearce Sisters," Marc Reisbig's "Time is Running Out," Laila Pakalnina's "Uguns," Runar Runarsson's "Smafuglar," Sam Taylor-Wood's "Love You More," Ivan Ramadan's "Tolerantia," Koen Dejaegher's "De Onbaatzuchtigen," and Laszlo Nemes' "Tuerelem." [Peter Knegt] [permalink] [ filed under Awards Watch, Honors, Shorts ] iW NEWS | IFP to Honor Nevins
Sheila Nevins, president of HBO Documentary Films, will be honored with a Gotham Award Tribute at the IFP's 18th Annual Gotham Awards on Tuesday, December 2nd in New York. "Sheila has unquestionably been one of the most influential forces in documentary filmmaking," said IFP's Michelle Byrd, in a statement. "She is almost singlehandedly responsible for bringing documentaries into mainstream popular culture. Her work has not only changed the documentary landscape, it's opened minds and spurred change." Over the summer, Nevins spoke about her life and career at a special "Evening with Sheila Nevins" event at the Los Angeles Film Festival. 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