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Blue Jean Wins SOFEE

Blue Jean Wins SOFEE

Blue Jean Wins SOFEE  The Critics Choice Association (CCA) Women’s Committee is pleased to announce that “Blue Jean” (Magnolia Pictures) will receive the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment. Called the “SOFEE,” the Seal recognizes outstanding new films and television series that illuminate the female experience and perspective through authentically told female-driven stories. Writer-director Georgia Oakley’s feature …

Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch Premieres Today

Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch Premieres Today

Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch Premieres Today Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment (SME), the team behind the 2023 Podcast of the Year at The Ambies, today released Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch, the fourth season of its critically acclaimed investigative podcast series. This season reexamines one of Greenville, Mississippi’s most notorious unsolved murder cases through the eyes of …

ICYMI: NFL Draft 2023 Round 1

ICYMI: NFL Draft 2023 Round 1

ICYMI: NFL Draft 2023 Round 1 The NFL Draft for 2023 is in full swing! In case you missed it last night, here is round one! Round 1 1. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago): Bryce Young, QB–Alabama 2. Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB–Ohio State 3. Houston Texans (from Arizona): Will Anderson Jr., LB–Alabama 4. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB–Florida 5. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): …

Critics Choice Super Awards 2023 Nominees Announced

Critics Choice Super Awards 2023 Nominees Announced

Critics Choice Super Awards 2023 Nominees Announced (Los Angeles, CA – February 22, 2023) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the nominees for the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action. Winners will be revealed via press release …

Oscars 2023: The Winners

Oscars 2023: The Winners

Oscars 2023: The Winners Here are the winners for the 2023 Academy Awards. Thank you, Variety for the list! Best Picture “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, producers “All Quiet on the Western Front” — Malte Grunert, producer “Avatar: The Way of Water” — James Cameron and Jon Landau, producers “The …

Alice, Darling and Fleishman is in Trouble Earn SOFEE Seal

Alice, Darling and Fleishman is in Trouble Earn SOFEE Seal The Critics Choice Association Women’s Committee is pleased to announce Alice, Darling (Lionsgate) and Fleishman Is In Trouble (FX, Hulu) will receive the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment. Called the “SOFEE,” the Seal recognizes outstanding new films and television series that illuminate the female …

Critics Choice Awards Presenters Announced

Critics Choice Awards Presenters Announced

Critics Choice Awards Presenters Announced The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the star-studded line-up set to present awards at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Michelle Pfeiffer will take the stage to honor Jeff Bridges with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Kate Hudson will present the SeeHer Award to Janelle Monáe. Additional presenters include Benjamin Bratt, Quinta Brunson, Cedric the Entertainer, Misha Collins, Claire …

Chicago Film Critics Association Announces Award Nominees

Chicago Film Critics Association Announces Award Nominees

Chicago Film Critics Association Announces Award Nominees BEST PICTURE Aftersun The Banshees of Inisherin Decision to Leave Everything Everywhere All at Once Tár BEST DIRECTOR Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once Todd Field, Tár Park Chan-wook, Decision to Leave Sarah Polley, Women Talking S.S. Rajamouli, RRR BEST ACTRESS Cate Blanchett, Tár Ana de Armas, Blonde Mia Goth, Pearl Andrea …

Women Talking and The Sex Lives of College Girls Earn SOFEE Recognition

Women Talking and The Sex Lives of College Girls Earn SOFEE Recognition

Women Talking and The Sex Lives of College Girls Earn SOFEE Recognition The Critics Choice Association (CCA) Women’s Committee is pleased to announce “Women Talking” (United Artists Releasing) and “The Sex Lives of College Girls” (HBO Max) will receive the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment. Called the “SOFEE,” the Seal recognizes outstanding new films and television series …

Backstage Creations Collaborates With American Cinematheque

Backstage Creations Collaborates With American Cinematheque

Backstage Creations Collaborates With American Cinematheque Backstage Creations, originator of the Celebrity Gift Suite, announces the contents of the gift bags produced for the American Cinematheque Tribute honoring Ryan Reynolds. The star-studded event takes place at The Beverly Hilton on November 17th. Two bags, filled with gifts will be autographed by the star-studded cast, will be auctioned …

Women Talking and The Sex Lives of College Girls Earn SOFEE Recognition

Critics Choice Association Names Three SOFEE Recipients

Critics Choice Association Names Three SOFEE Recipients The Critics Choice Association Women’s Committee is pleased to announce the third round of recipients of the newly launched Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment. Called the “SOFEE,” the Seal recognizes outstanding new films and television series that illuminate the female experience and perspective through authentically told female-driven stories. …

Critics Choice Documentary Awards 2022 Winners

Critics Choice Documentary Awards 2022 Winners

Critics Choice Documentary Awards 2022 Winners Hosted by Wyatt Cenac, the star-studded event featured presenters and attendees including Rob McElhenney, Idina Menzel, Jeremy Sisto, Paul Shaffer, Brett Morgen, Kathy Ireland, Reginald Hudlin, Richard Kind, Reginald Hudlin, Caitlin Collins, Matt Heineman, Soledad O’Brien, Tonya Lewis Lee, Tamara Tunie, Ryan White, Erich Bergen, Andrew Jarecki, Shoshana Bean, and …

Critics Choice Association: Celebration of Asian Pacific and Latino Cinema and Television

Critics Choice Association Presents: Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television 

Critics Choice Association Presents: Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television  Host Prashanth Venkataramanujam; Honorees Park Chan-wook (Director Award for Film), Zoë Chao (Actress Award for Television), Frank Chi (Documentary Short Award), John Cho (Actor Award for Film), Auli’i Cravalho (Rising Star Award for Film presented by IMDbPro), James Hong (Icon Award), Soo Hugh (Showrunner Award), Li Jun Li (Breakthrough Actress Award for Film), Karyn Kusama (Trailblazer Award), Hasan Minhaj (Comedy Award), Domee Shi (Animated Film Award), David Siev (Social …

2nd Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television Honorees Announced by CCA

2nd Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television Honorees Announced by CCA

2nd Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television Honorees Announced by CCA   The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today select honorees for the 2nd annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television. Hosted by actress and producer Justina Machado, the event will take place on November 13, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.   …

CCA Announces Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television Honorees

CCA Announces Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television Honorees The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today honorees for its inaugural Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television, honoring the finest achievements in front of and behind the camera. The Celebration will take place on November 4, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los …

Emmys 2022: All The Winners

Emmys 2022: All The Winners Congratulations to this year’s Emmy winners! Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Colin Firth, The Staircase Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven Oscar Isaac, Scenes From a Marriage WINNER: Michael Keaton, Dopesick Himesh Patel, Station Eleven Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie WINNER: Murray …

Bentonville Film Festival Awards News

Bentonville Film Festival Awards News

The Bentonville Film Festival today announced the jury prize winners for their 8th annual Festival. The week-long Festival, led by Academy Award-winning actor and Festival Chair Geena Davis, is known for its dedication to championing female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment. Every Day in Kaimuki was awarded Best Narrative Feature with …

Backstage Creations Reveals MTV Movie & TV Awards Swag

Backstage Creations Reveals MTV Movie & TV Awards Swag

Backstage Creations Reveals MTV Movie & TV Awards Swag Backstage Creations today reveals the exclusive contents included in the custom-designed 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards and 2022 Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED gift bag for attending celebrity presenters and hosts. Produced by Backstage Creations, this year’s gift bag highlights small businesses including vacation stays at the …

ICYMI: ElleVet Project Tour

ICYMI: ElleVet Project Tour  “The ElleVet Project” – the national nonprofit of the science-focused pet CBD+CBDA company ElleVet Sciences – is proud to announce the return of its veterinary relief tour providing much-needed FREE veterinary care, food and supplies to the pets of the homeless and street pets in vulnerable communities throughout the United States beginning June 2, 2022 and …

ICYMI: BET Studios Strikes Deal with Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment

ICYMI: BET Studios Strikes Deal with Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment

ICYMI: BET Studios Strikes Deal with Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment BET, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), strikes overall deal with Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment for BET Studios, an unprecedented studio venture launched in September 2021 powered by the infrastructure and financing of BET and Paramount. The venture was designed to supply the increased …

Casting Society's 37th Artios Awards Winners Announced

Casting Society’s 37th Artios Awards Winners Announced

Casting Society’s 37th Artios Awards Winners Announced Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature films, television and theater tonight at the 37th Annual Artios Awards at its worldwide virtual ceremony which also was a celebration of the organization’s 40th anniversary. Actress and creator Danielle Pinnock (CBS’ Ghosts) hosted the star-studded award ceremony, which included …

Shudder Announces Scare Package II News

Shudder Announces Scare Package II News

Shudder Announces Scare Package II News Shudder, AMC Network’s premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, and Paper Street Pictures announced today the cast and director lineups for the horror-comedy SCARE PACKAGE II: RAD CHAD’S REVENGE, the anticipated sequel to the popular anthology film SCARE PACKAGE, streaming exclusively on the service later this year. Co-created by …

ICYMI: Prime Video WonderCon Panel

ICYMI: Prime Video WonderCon Panel

ICYMI: Prime Video WonderCon Panel Prime Video’s WonderCon Panels: Series: Undone About: Series stars Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel), Angelique Cabral (Life in Pieces), and Constance Marie (With Love) will be joined by co-creator/executive producer Kate Purdy (BoJack Horseman) for a Q&A and exclusive asset drop ahead of its long-awaited second season. The conversation will give fans their first insights into how the upcoming season …

Presenters Announced for The Critics Choice Awards

Presenters Announced for The Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the star-studded lineup of presenters who will take the stage at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards. Issa Rae will present the SeeHer Award to Halle Berry, while Jimmy Kimmel will take the stage to honor Billy Crystal with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional presenters include Ava DuVernay, Carey Mulligan, Jamie Dornan, Serena Williams, …

JOHN LEGEND, KIRK FRANKLIN, MEAGAN GOOD AMONG AT&T’S CLASS OF 2022 BLACK FUTURE MAKERS

JOHN LEGEND, KIRK FRANKLIN, MEAGAN GOOD AMONG AT&T’S CLASS OF 2022 BLACK FUTURE MAKERS

JOHN LEGEND, KIRK FRANKLIN, MEAGAN GOOD AMONG AT&T’S CLASS OF 2022 BLACK FUTURE MAKERS AT&T Dream in Black’s signature program, Black Future Makers, has returned with the unveiling of its 2022 inductees and a month-long program highlighting their continued commitment to economic empowerment in the Black community. Now in its fourth year, this celebration recognizes future-forward Black luminaries, including …

Critics Choice Association Announced Celebration of Latino Cinema Honorees

Critics Choice Association Announced Celebration of Latino Cinema Honorees

Critics Choice Association Announced Celebration of Latino Cinema Honorees The Critics Choice Association announced today the complete list of honorees and presenters for the inaugural Celebration of Latino Cinema, taking place virtually on Thursday, December 9 from 5:30 – 6:45pm PT / 8:30 – 9:45pm ET. For the first time, the Critics Choice Association is celebrating groundbreaking achievements …

Winners of the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

Winners of the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

Winners of the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards   BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Summer Of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)   BEST DIRECTOR (TIE) Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson – Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)   BEST DIRECTOR (TIE) Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin – The Rescue   …