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    “Archer,” “Cosmos: Possible Worlds,” “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” Among Juried Emmy Winners

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    In this scene from the “Vavilov” episode of “Cosmos: Possible Worlds,” Trofim Lysenko gained access to Joseph Stalin by conning him with a scam for growing a winter wheat crop, something that Russia desperately needed to avoid mass famine (photo courtesy of Cosmos Studios/National Geographic).
    NOHO ARTS DISTRICT, Calif. --

    The Television Academy has unveiled the juried award winners for the 72nd Emmy Awards in categories from Animation, Choreography, Interactive Programming and Motion Design. The juried awards for these categories will be presented at the 2020 Creative Arts Awards ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 17.

    Among the honored shows are Archer, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, Genndy Tarakovsky's Primal, and Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

    In Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, Genndy Tartakovsky received his fourth Emmy win, while Scott Wills won for the third time. Additionally, there were three first-time winners from three different studios: Stephen DeStefano, Jill Dykxhoorn and Dan MacKenzie. Mandy Moore received her third Emmy win with her award for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming. This is the second Emmy win for Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s HITRECORD and Brian Graden Media, and a first win for ARVORE Immersive Experiences in the Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Programming category. In the Outstanding Motion Design category, Leanne Dare received her second Emmy win, with Eben McCue, Sebastian Hoppe-Fuentes, David Navas all receiving their first win.

    The 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards will stream on Emmys.com for four consecutive nights beginning Monday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Sept. 17, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/5:00 p.m. PDT with a fifth broadcast ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/5:00 p.m. PDT on FXX. All five shows will be produced by Bob Bain Productions.

    The following juried winners’ awards will be presented during the Creative Arts ceremonies:

    Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation
    Archer • Road Trip • FX Networks • FX Productions
    Jill Dykxhoorn, Lead Background Artist

    Cosmos: Possible Worlds • Vavilov • National Geographic • Possible Worlds LLC. in association with FOX
    Dan MacKenzie, Character Animator

    Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal • Spear and Fang • Adult Swim • Cartoon Network Studios
    Genndy Tartakovsky, Storyboard Artist

    Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal • Spear and Fang • Adult Swim • Cartoon Network Studios
    Scott Wills, Art Director

    Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal • A Cold Death • Adult Swim • Cartoon Network Studios
    Stephen DeStefano, Character Designer

    Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming
    Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist • Routines: All I Do Is Win, I’ve Got the Music in Me, Crazy • NBC • Lionsgate and Universal Television in association with Zihuatanejo Productions, The Tannenbaum Company, Feigco Entertainment and Polygram Entertainment
    Mandy Moore, Choreographer

    Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Programming
    Create Together • YouTube • HITRECORD, Brian Graden Media, YouTube Originals
    HITRECORD
    Brian Graden Media
    YouTube Originals
    Sam Wasserman, Executive Producer
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Executive Producer

    The Line • Oculus • ARVORE Immersive Experiences
    ARVORE Immersive Experiences
    Facebook’s Oculus
    Ricardo Laganaro, Director
    Ricardo Justus, Executive Producer
    Edouard de Montmort, Executive Producer

    Outstanding Motion Design
    Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates • Netflix • A Concordia Studio Production
    Leanne Dare, Creative Director
    Eben McCue, Animator
    Sebastian Hoppe-Fuentes, Animator
    David Navas, Animator

    Juried categories require all entrants to be screened by a panel of professionals in the appropriate peer group with the possibility of one, more than one or no entry being awarded an Emmy. As a consequence, there are no nominees but instead a one-step evaluation and voting procedure. Deliberations include open discussions of each entrant’s work with a thorough review of the merits of awarding the Emmy. 

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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