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    Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Bob Newhart Among ICG Publicists Awards Honorees

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    Comedian Bob Newhart attends the 52nd Annual ICG Publicists Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 20, 2015. (Photo by Mathew Imaging/WireImage)

    Motion Picture Academy’s Cheryl Boone Isaacs receives President’s Award

    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --

    More than 900 Hollywood publicity and marketing executives, producers, studio and network executives, celebrities and press gathered for the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) 52nd Annual Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today, chaired by Henri Bollinger and co-chaired by Tim Menke.

    Bob and Harvey Weinstein, co-chairmen of The Weinstein Company, were presented the Motion Picture Showmanship Award by Billy Bob Thornton (The Judge). Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of Netflix, received the Television Showmanship Award from Chelsea Handler, who has entered into a multi-tiered deal with the Internet TV network.

    Much loved comedian/actor Bob Newhart received a Lifetime Achievement Award. The President’s Award was presented to Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by Ava DuVernay, director of the Oscar-nominated film Selma, and Steven Poster, ASC., president of the International Cinematographers Guild.

    Among other winners, taking the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Best Publicity Campaign for a Motion Picture were publicist Andre Caraco and team for the controversial The Interview (Columbia Pictures).

    In his opening award ceremony remarks, Poster, ASC., in noting the theme of this year’s luncheon, said, “We live in the age of social media and there’s no turning back. That’s why we appreciate social media today and celebrate the talented publicists who are making it work for the dynamic entertainment industry we’re proud to be part of. We have a lot of very impressive people here today, all thanks to our talented publicists.”

    Henri Bollinger added, “We sing the praises of those who have excelled in an art form that dates back to the earliest days of circuses and vaudeville. When these awards were first handed out 52 years ago, self-promotion by publicists was reason for getting fired. It’s clear that we’ve progressed considerably since then.”

    Here’s a rundown of winners:

    Les Mason Award. The highest honor publicists can bestow on one of their own.
    MELISSA KATES, Viewpoint PR

    Bob Yeager Award for Community Service
    JUSTINE GAMEZ, Warner Bros. publicist

    Press Award
    DAVE KARGER, Fandango.com

    International Media Award
    ROCIO AYUSO, Spain

    Maxwell Weinberg Award for Best Publicity Campaign for a Motion Picture
    THE INTERVIEW (Columbia Pictures). Publicist ANDRE CARACO and team

    Maxwell Weinberg Award for Best Publicity Campaign for a Television Program
    JANE THE VIRGIN (CBS Television Studios). ARPI KETENDJIAN accepted the award

    Excellence in Unit Still Photography for Motion Pictures Award
    WILSON WEBB

    Excellence in Unit Still Photography for Television Award
    URSULA COYOTE

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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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