Diversity Takes Center Stage at Variety’s Home Entertainment Hall of Fame
Ever since the slate of Oscar acting nominees announced earlier this year was without any minority representation, spawning the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, there’s been a renewed and intense discussion about diversity in Hollywood. And it was no different at the Variety Press Play Home Entertainment and Digital Hall of Fame when honoree Paul Feig made it the centerpiece of his acceptance speech at the 35th annual gala dinner event held...
Critics’ Choice Chooses Host for Combined New Awards Show for Film and TV
You’ve seen him as the “den mother” on HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” running a household of brilliant geeks working to take their startup to the next level—and of course, attempting to horn in on the action. Now actor and comedian T.J. Miller has a new gig. He’s just been announced as host of the 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, airing on January 17, 2016 on A&E, Lifetime and LMN. The kudocast marks the first time the Critics’...
SAG Awards Nominate Casts of ‘Beasts,’ ‘The Big Short, ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Compton’ and ‘Trumbo’
The SAG Awards feature film nominations are always a strong predictor of the Oscars, and today’s announcement bodes well for actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan and Bryan Cranston to rack up further kudos. The year’s most anticipated film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was not released in time to be considered for this year’s honors. On the television side, it was a great day for...
Emmy Nominees Celebrate With GBK Gift Lounge
It’s always one of the highlights of Emmy Awards week in LA, and the mood is always celebratory at the annual GBK Gift Lounge honoring the 2015 Emmy nominees and presenters. This season’s edition of the event was held on the tented rooftop of L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, providing a festive and fun environment where guests enjoyed refreshments, gifts and a green screen photo booth set up to record memories from the occasion with animated...
NBC Universal Pre-Emmy Celebration at Boa Steakhouse
Since 2004, this bash has established a low-key yet festive night before the Emmy Awards vibe for celebrating, schmoozing–and seafood. There is always a raw bar piled high with shrimp, oysters, crab and mussels, along with a full dinner buffet. And a sushi bar. But enough about the food. The guest list is made up of executives, producers and talent from NBCU shows and this year’s attendees included Bob Greenblatt, Amy...
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