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Best in film and television in 2009: SAG Award winners

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The SAG Award winners were announced at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center yesterday. Here they are: FILM ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart" ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side" ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds" ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Mo'Nique, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE "Inglourious [Read more...]

Best in film and television in 2009: ACE Eddie Awards nominees

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America Cinema Editors have announced the nominees for the ACE Eddie Awards. The winners will be revealed on February 14. Here are the nominations: BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC) Avatar Stephen Rivkin, A.C.E., John Refoua, A.C.E. & James Cameron, A.C.E. District 9 Julian Clarke The Hurt Locker Bob Murawski & Chris Innis Star Trek Maryann Brandon, A.C.E. & Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E. Up in the Air Dana Glauberman, A.C.E. BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR [Read more...]

Best in television in 2009: Directors Guild nominations

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After releasing the list of DGA Award nominees in film, the Directors Guild of America has announced the nominations for the best achievements in television in 2009. The winners will be revealed on January 30. Here is the list of the nominated directors: MINISERIES OR MOVIES FOR TELEVISION BOB BALABAN Georgia O'Keeffe • Unit Production Manager: Tony Mark • First Assistant Director: Kaaren Ochoa • Second Assistant Director: Susan Fiore • Second Second Assistant Director: Sarah [Read more...]

Best in film and television in 2009: Producers Guild nominees

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The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has released the list of the nominees for this year's PGA Award. The awards ceremony will take place on January 24 at the Hollywood Palladium. Here are the nominees: 2010 PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA AWARDS DARRYL F. ZANUCK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES Avatar Producers: James Cameron, Jon Landau District 9 Producers: Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson An Education Producers: Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey The [Read more...]

Best in television in 2009: American Society of Cinematographers

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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced their nominees for the best achievements in television in 2009. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on February 27, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Here are the nominations for the 24th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards: TELEVISION MOVIE/MINISERIES Alar Kivilo ASC, CSC -Taking Chance Rene Ohashi, ASC, CSC - Jesse Stone: Thin Ice Jerzy Zielinski, ASC - The Courageous Heart of Irena [Read more...]