HBO has released the official trailer for the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony. The event will air Saturday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. Et on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
Inductees and special guests for the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony include:
Performer Category:
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo inducted by Sheryl Crow
Duran Duran inducted by Robert Downey, Jr.
Eminem inducted by Dr. Dre with performances by Ed Sheeran and Steven Tyler
Eurythmics inducted by The Edge
Dolly Parton inducted by P!nk with performances by P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, and Zac Brown Band
Lionel Richie inducted by Lenny Kravitz with performance by Dave Grohl
Carly Simon inducted by Sara Bareilles with performances by Olivia Rodrigo and Sara Bareilles
Musical Excellence Category:
Judas Priest inducted by Alice Cooper
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis inducted by Janet Jackson
Early Influence...
Inductees and special guests for the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony include:
Performer Category:
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo inducted by Sheryl Crow
Duran Duran inducted by Robert Downey, Jr.
Eminem inducted by Dr. Dre with performances by Ed Sheeran and Steven Tyler
Eurythmics inducted by The Edge
Dolly Parton inducted by P!nk with performances by P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, and Zac Brown Band
Lionel Richie inducted by Lenny Kravitz with performance by Dave Grohl
Carly Simon inducted by Sara Bareilles with performances by Olivia Rodrigo and Sara Bareilles
Musical Excellence Category:
Judas Priest inducted by Alice Cooper
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis inducted by Janet Jackson
Early Influence...
- 11/10/2022
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The 37th Independent Spirit Awards are underway, and the stars hit the red carpet at the Santa Monica Pier in California to celebrate.
The ceremony itself began at 5 p.m. Et/2 p.m. Pt and is broadcast on IFC and streamed on AMC Plus.
“Zola” leads films this year with seven nominations. Meanwhile, “Blindspotting,” “It’s a Sin,” “Rutherford Falls,” “Them: Covenant,” “The Underground Railroad” and “We Are Lady Parts” all tied with two television nominations.
“The Spirit Awards have always championed diverse, unique, independent storytelling; shifting earlier in the awards season will allow us to shine an even brighter light on the films and shows we are excited to celebrate,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent.
Comedians Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are hosting the ceremony.
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse.
The ceremony itself began at 5 p.m. Et/2 p.m. Pt and is broadcast on IFC and streamed on AMC Plus.
“Zola” leads films this year with seven nominations. Meanwhile, “Blindspotting,” “It’s a Sin,” “Rutherford Falls,” “Them: Covenant,” “The Underground Railroad” and “We Are Lady Parts” all tied with two television nominations.
“The Spirit Awards have always championed diverse, unique, independent storytelling; shifting earlier in the awards season will allow us to shine an even brighter light on the films and shows we are excited to celebrate,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent.
Comedians Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are hosting the ceremony.
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse.
- 3/6/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards is returning to an in-person ceremony this year, and now the show has its hosts. Comedy power couple Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman will front the ceremony on March 6 at Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport.
The Spirits will stream live at 5 p.m. Pt via AMC+ and air on IFC.
“The dream team. Why have just one host when you can have two?” Film Independent President Josh Welsh said. “We’re delighted to have Megan and Nick onboard to bring the magic back to the beach. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.”
Mullally is an Emmy winner for Will & Grace and has appeared on Party Down and voices characters on Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. She also has played on Broadway. Offerman was a regular for the entire run of NBC’s Parks and Recreation...
The Spirits will stream live at 5 p.m. Pt via AMC+ and air on IFC.
“The dream team. Why have just one host when you can have two?” Film Independent President Josh Welsh said. “We’re delighted to have Megan and Nick onboard to bring the magic back to the beach. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.”
Mullally is an Emmy winner for Will & Grace and has appeared on Party Down and voices characters on Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. She also has played on Broadway. Offerman was a regular for the entire run of NBC’s Parks and Recreation...
- 2/11/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
“Making It” work! After last year’s virtual Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are slated to co-host the 2022 awards show in-person in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 6.
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse,” the comedy power couple said in a press statement. “Although, with the two of us involved, it’s more likely to be intercourse. Either way it’ll be legit.”
Emmy winner Mullally and “Pam & Tommy” star Offerman have toured the U.S. and the U.K. with joint comedy show, “Summer of 69: No Apostrophe,” and released The New York Times bestselling book, “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.”
Film Independent President Josh Welsh called Mullally and Offerman the “dream team” to host. “Why have just one host when you can have two?...
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse,” the comedy power couple said in a press statement. “Although, with the two of us involved, it’s more likely to be intercourse. Either way it’ll be legit.”
Emmy winner Mullally and “Pam & Tommy” star Offerman have toured the U.S. and the U.K. with joint comedy show, “Summer of 69: No Apostrophe,” and released The New York Times bestselling book, “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.”
Film Independent President Josh Welsh called Mullally and Offerman the “dream team” to host. “Why have just one host when you can have two?...
- 2/11/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The 36th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards are set for Thursday live at 10 p.m. Et/Pt exclusively on IFC and AMC+, with Saturday Night Live‘s Melissa Villaseñor as host of the two-hour ceremony, which will be virtual this year because of the pandemic.
In another twist from the norm, the Spirits this year moved off its traditional Saturday-before-the-Oscars date, a longtime staple. The event is traditionally held on the beach at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.
Still, organizers are pulling out some virtual tricks in an effort to get close to what is always a laid-back, fun affair at the beach celebrating the best in indie film. Film Independent has teamed with virtual venue Looped to create and produce an interactive online equivalent of the Spirit Awards’ beach tent for “attendees,” who can venture to a curated cocktail hour (beginning at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt and...
In another twist from the norm, the Spirits this year moved off its traditional Saturday-before-the-Oscars date, a longtime staple. The event is traditionally held on the beach at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.
Still, organizers are pulling out some virtual tricks in an effort to get close to what is always a laid-back, fun affair at the beach celebrating the best in indie film. Film Independent has teamed with virtual venue Looped to create and produce an interactive online equivalent of the Spirit Awards’ beach tent for “attendees,” who can venture to a curated cocktail hour (beginning at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt and...
- 4/22/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Film Independent announced that “Saturday Night Live” cast member Melissa Villaseñor will host the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The ceremony will air exclusively on IFC and AMC Plus on April 22 at 10 p.m.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” Villaseñor said in a press release.
Past Spirit Awards have been hosted by celebrities such as Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson and Queen Latifah.
Best known for her comedic impressions, Villaseñor was a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent” before making history on “Saturday Night Live” as the first-ever Latina cast member. She appeared in recent films such as “Hubie Halloween” and “Barry and Crashing,” and voiced characters in “Toy Story 4” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”
This year, the Spirit Awards’ best feature nominees include “First Cow,...
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” Villaseñor said in a press release.
Past Spirit Awards have been hosted by celebrities such as Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson and Queen Latifah.
Best known for her comedic impressions, Villaseñor was a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent” before making history on “Saturday Night Live” as the first-ever Latina cast member. She appeared in recent films such as “Hubie Halloween” and “Barry and Crashing,” and voiced characters in “Toy Story 4” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”
This year, the Spirit Awards’ best feature nominees include “First Cow,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Film Independent has announced today that “Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor has been tapped as host of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22. The comedian joins a long list of previous Indie Spirits hosts (including many of her “SNL” brethren), like Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Joel McHale, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah, and John Waters.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor in an official statement. Added Film Independent President Josh Welsh, “We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards. The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV in...
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor in an official statement. Added Film Independent President Josh Welsh, “We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards. The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV in...
- 2/8/2021
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Get ready for what looks to be a really funny Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony, which will keep us in stiches for some time. The show, which will not be live from the Santa Monica Beach this year due to Covid, has tapped SNL’s Melissa Villaseñor to host this year’s 2021 edition.
Villaseñor, who cut her teeth on the stand-up circuit here in Los Angeles, and was further propelled by being a semifinalist on the 2011 edition of America’s Got Talent before landing on the SNL cast, is famed for her impersonations of such celebrities as Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and more. This year’s show will be airing on Thursday, April 22, on IFC and AMC+ at 10Pm Et, breaking tradition as the Spirits typically take place on the Saturday afternoon before Sunday’s Oscars.
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV,...
Villaseñor, who cut her teeth on the stand-up circuit here in Los Angeles, and was further propelled by being a semifinalist on the 2011 edition of America’s Got Talent before landing on the SNL cast, is famed for her impersonations of such celebrities as Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and more. This year’s show will be airing on Thursday, April 22, on IFC and AMC+ at 10Pm Et, breaking tradition as the Spirits typically take place on the Saturday afternoon before Sunday’s Oscars.
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor will host the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22, the organization announced on Monday.
She will host the first primetime version of the Spirit Awards, which this year will air on IFC on the Thursday night before the Oscars instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon event near the Santa Monica pier.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor, who in 2016 made history by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member on the long-running NBC show.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards,” Film Independent President Josh Welsh added in a statement. “The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
The organization also announced a Directors Close-Up program offering in-depth panel discussions with...
She will host the first primetime version of the Spirit Awards, which this year will air on IFC on the Thursday night before the Oscars instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon event near the Santa Monica pier.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor, who in 2016 made history by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member on the long-running NBC show.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards,” Film Independent President Josh Welsh added in a statement. “The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
The organization also announced a Directors Close-Up program offering in-depth panel discussions with...
- 2/8/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
On an alternate version of Earth in which a pandemic is not raging around the country, the Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and family members of Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G. and T-Rex’s Marc Bolan gathered at Cleveland’s Public Hall on May 2nd for an incredible evening of music, speeches and tributes to fallen icons. It would likely have been one of the most memorable Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in recent years.
But the pandemic forced organizers to scramble and...
But the pandemic forced organizers to scramble and...
- 11/8/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Aubrey Plaza will return as host of the Spirit Awards, Film Independent’s marquee indie film awards show that is set for February 8, 2020 live on IFC from the beach just north of the Santa Monica Pier. Plaza debuted as host for last year’s Spirits, when she took over duties from John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, who had co-hosted event for the past two years.
“At a time when the world is so bitterly divided and civil discourse is almost impossible, it’s nice we can all agree that Aubrey Plaza is the greatest host in the history of hosting,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent, in making the announcement Thursday. “We are thrilled to have her back.”
The Spirits will be executive produced and directed by Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions. Shawn Davis and Rick Austin are producers, and Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff are co-producers.
They...
“At a time when the world is so bitterly divided and civil discourse is almost impossible, it’s nice we can all agree that Aubrey Plaza is the greatest host in the history of hosting,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent, in making the announcement Thursday. “We are thrilled to have her back.”
The Spirits will be executive produced and directed by Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions. Shawn Davis and Rick Austin are producers, and Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff are co-producers.
They...
- 12/5/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hey, "Blue Bloods" fans. We hope you enjoyed tonight's episode 5. Now, that it's officially in the history books, it's time to take a sneak peek look at what's coming up in the next, new episode 6. CBS recently served up a new press release for episode 6. So, we will certainly use its teaser descriptions for this spoiler session. So, let's get into it. To start things off, a title has been revealed for episode 6. It is called,"Glass Houses." It sounds like episode 6 will feature some very intense, dramatic, interesting and action-filled scenes as Frank gets conflicted about how to deal with a situation at work. Jamie helps a friend with some illicit photos. Danny goes after a vicious killer! Anthony deals with a disappointing realization and more. We'll go ahead and start off this spoiler session with the Frank conflict situation. It turns out that a former cop named Rick Austin...
- 10/26/2019
- by Derek Smith
- OnTheFlix
The temperature was unusually high in the Saban Theatre Saturday night, and the jokes were sizzling too. On center stage was Comedy Central’s latest roast-ee, Alec Baldwin, for tonight’s taping of the Roast of Alec Baldwin.
Since all of the evening’s roasters were also fair game for hard-jabbing punch lines, a round of applause for bravery should go to host Sean Hayes and roasters Ken Jeong, Chris Redd, Jeff Ross (also a co-executive producer of the roast), Blake Griffin, Nikki Glaser, Robert De Niro, Caitlyn Jenner, Adam Carolla and Caroline Rhea.
Glaser, who took plenty of hits for her two-left-feet turn as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars,” offered mock delight at getting the chance to meet “Justin Bieber’s wife’s oldest, fattest uncle.”
Special kudos to De Niro, because, as Hayes pointed out at the top of the show, the Hollywood legend was “the...
Since all of the evening’s roasters were also fair game for hard-jabbing punch lines, a round of applause for bravery should go to host Sean Hayes and roasters Ken Jeong, Chris Redd, Jeff Ross (also a co-executive producer of the roast), Blake Griffin, Nikki Glaser, Robert De Niro, Caitlyn Jenner, Adam Carolla and Caroline Rhea.
Glaser, who took plenty of hits for her two-left-feet turn as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars,” offered mock delight at getting the chance to meet “Justin Bieber’s wife’s oldest, fattest uncle.”
Special kudos to De Niro, because, as Hayes pointed out at the top of the show, the Hollywood legend was “the...
- 9/8/2019
- by Diane Haithman
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV will honor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with the Generation Award during the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards, the network said today.
Johnson returns to the show after hosting in 2016 with Kevin Hart. This year’s show is hosted by “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi and will air on Monday, June 17 at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt.
The Generation Award celebrates actors whose diverse contributions to film and television have turned them into household names in the industry. Past recipients include Chris Pratt, Will Smith, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Sandra Bullock, Jamie Foxx, Johnny Depp, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey and the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
“Johnson is an icon on both film and TV who has become one of the most beloved actors of our generation,” said Amy Doyle, general manager, MTV, VH1, Cmt and Logo. “Throughout his career, Johnson has proven to be...
Johnson returns to the show after hosting in 2016 with Kevin Hart. This year’s show is hosted by “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi and will air on Monday, June 17 at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt.
The Generation Award celebrates actors whose diverse contributions to film and television have turned them into household names in the industry. Past recipients include Chris Pratt, Will Smith, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Sandra Bullock, Jamie Foxx, Johnny Depp, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey and the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
“Johnson is an icon on both film and TV who has become one of the most beloved actors of our generation,” said Amy Doyle, general manager, MTV, VH1, Cmt and Logo. “Throughout his career, Johnson has proven to be...
- 6/13/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be honored with the “Generation” Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards, MTV announced Thursday.
Johnson is making his return to the ceremony after hosting it alongside Kevin Hart back in 2016. This year, “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi will host the show that airs on Monday, June 17 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Johnson is an icon on both film and TV who has become one of the most beloved actors of our generation,” Amy Doyle, general manager, MTV, VH1, Cmt and Logo, said in a statement. “Throughout his career, Johnson has proven to be the ultimate badass – an action star with a flair for comedy, one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and a true family man. He continues to captivate his audience worldwide and we are thrilled to celebrate him with the Generation Award.”
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Johnson is making his return to the ceremony after hosting it alongside Kevin Hart back in 2016. This year, “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi will host the show that airs on Monday, June 17 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Johnson is an icon on both film and TV who has become one of the most beloved actors of our generation,” Amy Doyle, general manager, MTV, VH1, Cmt and Logo, said in a statement. “Throughout his career, Johnson has proven to be the ultimate badass – an action star with a flair for comedy, one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and a true family man. He continues to captivate his audience worldwide and we are thrilled to celebrate him with the Generation Award.”
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- 6/13/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
MTV has revealed that Jada Pinkett Smith will be honored with the “Trailblazer” Award during the 2019 “MTV Movie & TV Awards.”
The prize, which recognizes game-changing creators in entertainment, will be presented by Pinkett Smith’s “Girls Trip” co-star Tiffany Haddish. Previous recipients of the award include Lena Waithe in 2018, Shailene Woodley, Channing Tatum, Emma Watson and Emma Stone.
“Jada has been a powerhouse since the beginning of her career and has achieved multi-hyphenate status throughout,” said Amy Doyle, general manager of MTV, VH1, Cmt and Logo. “She is the epitome of someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and we are thrilled to present her with this year’s Trailblazer Award.”
Pinkett Smith’s most recent work is on the Facebook Watch web series “Red Table Talk,” which she co-hosts with her mother and daughter. Film-wise, she is set to star as an FBI agent in the upcoming “Angel Has Fallen,...
The prize, which recognizes game-changing creators in entertainment, will be presented by Pinkett Smith’s “Girls Trip” co-star Tiffany Haddish. Previous recipients of the award include Lena Waithe in 2018, Shailene Woodley, Channing Tatum, Emma Watson and Emma Stone.
“Jada has been a powerhouse since the beginning of her career and has achieved multi-hyphenate status throughout,” said Amy Doyle, general manager of MTV, VH1, Cmt and Logo. “She is the epitome of someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and we are thrilled to present her with this year’s Trailblazer Award.”
Pinkett Smith’s most recent work is on the Facebook Watch web series “Red Table Talk,” which she co-hosts with her mother and daughter. Film-wise, she is set to star as an FBI agent in the upcoming “Angel Has Fallen,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
With four nods each, HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” and Magnolia Pictures’ “RBG” are tied for most nominations at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
The final season of “Game of Thrones” is nominated for Best Show for the third year in a row, along with Best Hero for Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, Best Fight for Arya Stark vs. the White Walkers and Best Performance in a Show for Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen.
“Avengers: Endgame” followed suit, with nominations for Best Movie, Best Fight, some love for Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man with a Best Hero nod, and Josh Brolin as Thanos getting a shout-out for Best Villain.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the first public figure to be nominated in the Best Fight category — “RBG...
The final season of “Game of Thrones” is nominated for Best Show for the third year in a row, along with Best Hero for Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, Best Fight for Arya Stark vs. the White Walkers and Best Performance in a Show for Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen.
“Avengers: Endgame” followed suit, with nominations for Best Movie, Best Fight, some love for Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man with a Best Hero nod, and Josh Brolin as Thanos getting a shout-out for Best Villain.
Also Read: 12 Best 'Game of Thrones' Cameos: From Aaron Rodgers to Ed Sheeran (Photos)
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the first public figure to be nominated in the Best Fight category — “RBG...
- 5/14/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
His DC/WB superhero film spent two weeks atop the box office chart this month, and now Zachary Levi has another reason to grin. The Shazam! star is set to host the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
The cable net also said today that its kudos show is set for June 17 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Categories and nominees for the Golden Popcorn Buckets will be announced in the coming weeks.
Levi also is known to MTV’s demo for playing Fandral in Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World and to slightly more aged viewers as the title character in NBC’s cult spy action-comedy Check. The Louisiana native’s recent credits also include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Alias Grace, Telenovela, Heroes Reborn and voice roles in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure and Lego Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape.
Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions will serve as executive producer of the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards,...
The cable net also said today that its kudos show is set for June 17 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Categories and nominees for the Golden Popcorn Buckets will be announced in the coming weeks.
Levi also is known to MTV’s demo for playing Fandral in Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World and to slightly more aged viewers as the title character in NBC’s cult spy action-comedy Check. The Louisiana native’s recent credits also include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Alias Grace, Telenovela, Heroes Reborn and voice roles in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure and Lego Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape.
Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions will serve as executive producer of the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Say his name! Zachary Levi is set to host the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards, it was announced Tuesday.
The “Shazam!” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star will host the 2019 awards ceremony taking place on June 17 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Levi follows past hosts including Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Dwayne Johnson with Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Conan O’Brien, Rebel Wilson, Russell Brand, Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg.
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This is the 28th edition of the awards show but only the third to honor both film and TV jointly. The 2019 categories and nominees will be announced in the coming weeks.
Levi currently stars in the DC superhero comedy “Shazam!” as directed by David F. Sandberg, which has already made $321.9 million worldwide. He’s also known for his work on “Chuck...
The “Shazam!” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star will host the 2019 awards ceremony taking place on June 17 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Levi follows past hosts including Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Dwayne Johnson with Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Conan O’Brien, Rebel Wilson, Russell Brand, Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg.
Also Read: 'Shazam!' Star Zachary Levi Was Cast After Director David F Sandberg Saw 'Over 100 People' (Video)
This is the 28th edition of the awards show but only the third to honor both film and TV jointly. The 2019 categories and nominees will be announced in the coming weeks.
Levi currently stars in the DC superhero comedy “Shazam!” as directed by David F. Sandberg, which has already made $321.9 million worldwide. He’s also known for his work on “Chuck...
- 4/23/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Film Independent has selected Aubrey Plaza to host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 23.
“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
Plaza starred opposite Elizabeth Olsen in Matt Spicer’s “Ingrid Goes West,” which Plaza also produced. As a producer, she received a Film Independent Spirit Award for best first feature and the film was also nominated for best first screenplay. She currently stars in Noah Hawley’s television series, “Legion,” on FX.
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” said Film Independent president Josh Welsh. “This year we said, let’s find someone funny, smart, a cinephile, being a great actor wouldn’t hurt, and it would be an added...
“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
Plaza starred opposite Elizabeth Olsen in Matt Spicer’s “Ingrid Goes West,” which Plaza also produced. As a producer, she received a Film Independent Spirit Award for best first feature and the film was also nominated for best first screenplay. She currently stars in Noah Hawley’s television series, “Legion,” on FX.
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” said Film Independent president Josh Welsh. “This year we said, let’s find someone funny, smart, a cinephile, being a great actor wouldn’t hurt, and it would be an added...
- 11/27/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Aubrey Plaza will host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Film Independent announced on Tuesday.
On Nov. 16, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Gemma Chan and “Private Life” star Molly Shannon announced this year’s nominees at a press conference. Best Feature nominees include “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Leave No Trace.”
The 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Feb. 23, 2019, and will be broadcast exclusively on IFC at 2 p.m. Pt.
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“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” added Film Independent president Josh Welsh.
On Nov. 16, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Gemma Chan and “Private Life” star Molly Shannon announced this year’s nominees at a press conference. Best Feature nominees include “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Leave No Trace.”
The 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Feb. 23, 2019, and will be broadcast exclusively on IFC at 2 p.m. Pt.
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“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” added Film Independent president Josh Welsh.
- 11/27/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Washington, D.C. — Actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepted the Kennedy Center’s 21st annual Mark Twain Prize Sunday with heartfelt thanks to the cadre of colleagues gathered to pay tribute to the “Veep” star during in a warm and spontaneous evening that recounted her illustrious career. Not surprisingly, some of the event’s most pointed material was aimed at the Trump administration.
“I grew up in the D.C. area during the quaint, old-fashioned Rule of Law period,” Louis-Dreyfus said during comments upon accepting the honor from Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein – a small bust of author Samuel Clemens.
Louis-Dreyfus noted that she attended the private Maryland girls school Holton Arms, “which has been in the news lately” (in connection with new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh). Recalling her performance there in a play, she said she still remembers every detail of the occasion. “But I don’t remember...
“I grew up in the D.C. area during the quaint, old-fashioned Rule of Law period,” Louis-Dreyfus said during comments upon accepting the honor from Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein – a small bust of author Samuel Clemens.
Louis-Dreyfus noted that she attended the private Maryland girls school Holton Arms, “which has been in the news lately” (in connection with new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh). Recalling her performance there in a play, she said she still remembers every detail of the occasion. “But I don’t remember...
- 10/22/2018
- by Paul Harris
- Variety Film + TV
The stars are coming out for Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
An A-list lineup of celebrity guests — including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Jerry Seinfeld — is set to celebrate the actress, who will be presented with the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Oct. 21.
Other guests scheduled to appear include Bryan Cranston, Ilana Glazer, Tony Hale, Abbi Jacobson, Keegan Michael-Key and Kumail Nanjiani.
The ceremony, which will be held at the Kennedy Center, will be broadcast nationally Nov. 19 on PBS at 9pm Et.
Production company Done + Dusted will join the Kennedy Center in producing the event, with David Jammy serving as executive producer alongside showrunner Rick Austin and co-executive producer Chris Convy. Done + Dusted has previously produced the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies in London, Stand up to Cancer and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
“From the moment we met the Done + Dusted team, they understood that the Twain Prize is...
An A-list lineup of celebrity guests — including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Jerry Seinfeld — is set to celebrate the actress, who will be presented with the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Oct. 21.
Other guests scheduled to appear include Bryan Cranston, Ilana Glazer, Tony Hale, Abbi Jacobson, Keegan Michael-Key and Kumail Nanjiani.
The ceremony, which will be held at the Kennedy Center, will be broadcast nationally Nov. 19 on PBS at 9pm Et.
Production company Done + Dusted will join the Kennedy Center in producing the event, with David Jammy serving as executive producer alongside showrunner Rick Austin and co-executive producer Chris Convy. Done + Dusted has previously produced the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies in London, Stand up to Cancer and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
“From the moment we met the Done + Dusted team, they understood that the Twain Prize is...
- 9/5/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
Comedy Central has handed Jeff Ross’ Roast Battle a third season and has set up a local version of the stand-up format in Mexico.
The reality competition format, pits some of the country’s most vicious comedians against one another, one-on-one in a bracket-style, insult comedy contest with an all-star panel of judges deciding their tournament fate, launched its second series in the U.S. last year and will return for a six-episode run later this summer. Once again led by Ross and referee/comedian Brian Moses, Roast Battle is executive produced by Ross, Moses, Amy Zvi, Willie Mercer, Rell Battle, Rick Austin, and Joel Gallen, who also directs. Jonas Larsen, Christian McLaughlin, Jordan Ellner and Ryan Moran are the Executives in Charge of Production for Comedy Central.
Mexico is also getting its own version, to premiere in July 2018. Duelo de Comediantes will consist of six half-hour episodes with local comedians.
The reality competition format, pits some of the country’s most vicious comedians against one another, one-on-one in a bracket-style, insult comedy contest with an all-star panel of judges deciding their tournament fate, launched its second series in the U.S. last year and will return for a six-episode run later this summer. Once again led by Ross and referee/comedian Brian Moses, Roast Battle is executive produced by Ross, Moses, Amy Zvi, Willie Mercer, Rell Battle, Rick Austin, and Joel Gallen, who also directs. Jonas Larsen, Christian McLaughlin, Jordan Ellner and Ryan Moran are the Executives in Charge of Production for Comedy Central.
Mexico is also getting its own version, to premiere in July 2018. Duelo de Comediantes will consist of six half-hour episodes with local comedians.
- 6/13/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Presenters for the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards include “Black Panther” star Michael B. Jordan; Seth Rogen and Kristen Bell, Zendaya and Gina Rodriguez and Common, the network announced today. The ceremony, hosted by Tiffany Haddish, is scheduled to be held on June 18 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
In addition, the show will feature musical performances from Mustard and Nick Jonas, whose just-released single “Anywhere” will be performed in its entirety for the first time. The video for “Anywhere” premiered on MTV on Tuesday, May 22. Newcomer duo Chloe x Halle are also set to perform.
The awards show began including TV nominees last year and also replaced the best actor and best actress categories with non-gendered distinctions — best actor in a movie and best actor in a show — along with longtime fan favorite categories like best kiss, best hero, and best villain.
Executive producers for the 2018 edition of...
In addition, the show will feature musical performances from Mustard and Nick Jonas, whose just-released single “Anywhere” will be performed in its entirety for the first time. The video for “Anywhere” premiered on MTV on Tuesday, May 22. Newcomer duo Chloe x Halle are also set to perform.
The awards show began including TV nominees last year and also replaced the best actor and best actress categories with non-gendered distinctions — best actor in a movie and best actor in a show — along with longtime fan favorite categories like best kiss, best hero, and best villain.
Executive producers for the 2018 edition of...
- 5/23/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The innovative talents of Lena Waithe will be spotlighted with the presentation of the Trailblazer Award at the upcoming 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The award recognizes game-changing creators with fresh and fearless voices in entertainment.
Waithe made history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for her work on Master of None.
Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards will air on Monday, June 18th at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt from the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles.
“Lena is shaking up Hollywood and breaking cultural boundaries through her innovative and authentic storytelling,” said Amy Doyle, general manager MTV, VH1 and Logo. “Her unwavering passion for equality and inclusion make her the perfect recipient for this year’s Trailblazer Award.”
Waithe starred in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One, and serves as writer, creator and executive producer of Showtime’s The Chi,...
Waithe made history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for her work on Master of None.
Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards will air on Monday, June 18th at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt from the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles.
“Lena is shaking up Hollywood and breaking cultural boundaries through her innovative and authentic storytelling,” said Amy Doyle, general manager MTV, VH1 and Logo. “Her unwavering passion for equality and inclusion make her the perfect recipient for this year’s Trailblazer Award.”
Waithe starred in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One, and serves as writer, creator and executive producer of Showtime’s The Chi,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Chi” creator Lena Waithe will receive the Trailblazer Award at June’s 2018 “MTV Movie & TV Awards.” The trophy “recognizes game-changing creators with fresh and fearless voices in entertainment,” per MTV.
The “Master of None” scribe made history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.” Waithe recently starred in Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One,” and is also writing and producing “Twenties,” a pilot that was recently picked up by TBS and loosely based on her turbulent twenties living in Los Angeles.
“Lena is shaking up Hollywood and breaking cultural boundaries through her innovative and authentic storytelling,” said Amy Doyle, general manager MTV, VH1 and Logo. “Her unwavering passion for equality and inclusion make her the perfect recipient for this year’s Trailblazer Award.”
Also Read: Lena Waithe Is 'Tired of White Folks Telling My Stories'
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The “Master of None” scribe made history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.” Waithe recently starred in Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One,” and is also writing and producing “Twenties,” a pilot that was recently picked up by TBS and loosely based on her turbulent twenties living in Los Angeles.
“Lena is shaking up Hollywood and breaking cultural boundaries through her innovative and authentic storytelling,” said Amy Doyle, general manager MTV, VH1 and Logo. “Her unwavering passion for equality and inclusion make her the perfect recipient for this year’s Trailblazer Award.”
Also Read: Lena Waithe Is 'Tired of White Folks Telling My Stories'
Joel Gallen/Tenth Planet Productions...
- 5/21/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Film Independent has announced that the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards will be broadcast live exclusively on IFC on February 25, 2017 at 2pm Pt/ 5pm Et.
Nominees for the 32nd edition of the award show will also be announced November 22 at a press conference hosted by Edgar Ramirez and Jenny Slate.
“Edgar Ramirez and Jenny Slate are the perfect duo to announce this year’s Spirit Award nominees,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent. “Looking at the all films this year, it’s clear that artist-driven film is alive and well and we look forward to celebrating with the independent film community on the beach on February 25th and on IFC! Once again the show will be back in the capable hands of Emmy award nominated Ep and Director Joel Gallen.”
Read More: 2016 Independent Spirit Awards Analysis: Why They Were the Best in Years
Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions returns for...
Nominees for the 32nd edition of the award show will also be announced November 22 at a press conference hosted by Edgar Ramirez and Jenny Slate.
“Edgar Ramirez and Jenny Slate are the perfect duo to announce this year’s Spirit Award nominees,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent. “Looking at the all films this year, it’s clear that artist-driven film is alive and well and we look forward to celebrating with the independent film community on the beach on February 25th and on IFC! Once again the show will be back in the capable hands of Emmy award nominated Ep and Director Joel Gallen.”
Read More: 2016 Independent Spirit Awards Analysis: Why They Were the Best in Years
Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions returns for...
- 10/4/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Read More: Film Independent Selects 2015 Screenwriter Lab Participants The 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards will be broadcast exclusively on IFC on February 27, 2016. For the second year, Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions will return as Executive Producer of the show. Producer Shawn Davis will return for his 14th show and Rick Austin will return for his second year as producer of the show. "After last year’s great show we are thrilled to have Joel Gallen back as our Ep," said Josh Welsh, Film Independent President. "We are excited to be back on IFC, I can’t imagine better partners than Jen Caserta and her entire team." "We are pleased to continue to partner with Film Independent as the irreverent and informal approach of the Spirit Awards is a seamless fit with our 'always on, slightly off' brand," said Jennifer Caserta, IFC’s President. "We are excited to celebrate the...
- 10/20/2015
- by Sonya Saepoff
- Indiewire
Few things are more pleasing to our ears than Splash's hilarious personalized contestant walkout songs. And few things are more surprising to Splash supervising producer/in-house lyricist Rick Austin than the growing demand for them.
Get the scoop on 39 must-see finales
"It's kind of crazy how much people love them," Austin tells TVGuide.com. "ABC had to start putting them up online [after each person's elimination]. The funny thing to us is that people might have them on their iPods, like they're actually real songs. You get ...
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Get the scoop on 39 must-see finales
"It's kind of crazy how much people love them," Austin tells TVGuide.com. "ABC had to start putting them up online [after each person's elimination]. The funny thing to us is that people might have them on their iPods, like they're actually real songs. You get ...
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- 4/23/2013
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide - Breaking News
TV producer and development executive Rick Austin has joined Fox Television Studios as vp alternative development, reporting to executive vp alternative development Holly Jacobs. Austin comes to Fox TV Studios from Joel Gallen's Tenth Planet Prods., through which he served as a producer on such specials as Comedy Central's Roasts of William Shatner and Pamela Anderson, the 2006 and 2005 MTV Movie Awards and the telethon Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast. Prior to that, Austin served as vp of alternative programming for Sci Fi Channel where he launched Scare Tactics and Mad Mad House. Austin began his career at MTV and VH1 in 1987 and was one of the creative forces that launched the inaugural MTV Movie Awards in 1992.
- 9/21/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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