2019 Austin Film Festival Announces Competition Winners

Austin Film Festival Announces Winners From the Film and Script Competitions

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 26th Annual Austin Film Festival was held October 24-31, 2019.

AFF announces the Audience Award winners:

Marquee Feature: Last Week at Ed’s, directed by Meg & Lawrence Kasdan
Narrative Feature: The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, written and directed by David Midell
Documentary Feature: Cowboys, directed by John Langmore & Bud Force
Dark Matters Feature: Noise, written and directed by Jérémy Laval
Comedy Vanguard Feature: The Planters, written and directed by Alexandra Kotcheff & Hannah Leder
Texas Independent Feature: When We Last Spoke, written by Joanne Hock & Rick Eldridge, directed by Joanne Hock
Narrative Short: The President and the Crossing Keeper, written by Jean-Marc Peyrefitte & Marc Syrigas, directed by Jean-Marc Peyrefitte
Documentary Short: Dead Woman’s Pass, directed by Lali Houghton
Animated Short: The Fox and the Bird, written by Christophe Pagnon & Vincent Gessler, directed by Sam & Fred Guillaume
Narrative Student Short: Holy Jail, written and directed by Maria Lavelle
Produced Digital Series Presented by Stage 13: Brothers from the Suburbs, created by Patrick Wimp

Click here for the Film Jury Award winners.

The Script Competition Jury Award winners are:

Drama Screenplay Award presented by the Writers Guild of America, East: Scandalous! by Matthew Fantaci
Comedy Screenplay Award presented by Sony Pictures Animation: Rearranged by Zarna Garg and Greg Fortier
Sci-Fi Screenplay Award: Service Animals by Christopher Corte
Enderby Entertainment Award: Service Animals by Christopher Corte
Horror Screenplay Award: Delirium by Alex D Reid
AMC Drama Teleplay Pilot Award: Ghostrunner by Jonathan Flicker
Comedy Pilot Award: Good Lord by Tillery Johnson
Short Screenplay Award: You are My Fish and I Will Keep You Alive by Em Frederick
Scripted Digital Series Award presented by Stage 13: Incoming by David Singer
Drama Teleplay Spec Award: The Crown: Heir Apparent by Lygia Gordon
Comedy Teleplay Spec Award: Atlanta: Ghetto Submarine by Kyra Rogers
Playwriting Award: After the Fall by Miki Kim
Fiction Podcast Award: Old Forks Inn by Rose Judson


ABOUT AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL:
AFF is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their contributions to film, television, theatre and new media. AFF is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts. For more information visit www.austinfilmfestival.com.

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Disney Celebrates 116 Nominations at 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards

The Walt Disney Company’s Portfolio of Brands Receives 116 Emmy® Nominations

Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the nominations for the 2019 Primetime Emmy® Awards were announced from the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. Walt Disney Television received 95 nominations, with FX receiving 32, led by "Fosse/Verdon" and "Pose;" 15 nods were given to National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD; and Disney Channel received a nomination for the animated series "Star Wars Resistance." Additionally, the streaming service Hulu received 20 nominations, while ESPN was recognized for its 30 for 30 series. Across all platforms, The Walt Disney Company has 116 nominations for 2019.

The Emmy Awards will be presented live September 22, 2019. A complete list of every Disney Emmy nomination is included below, and to view the entire list of this year’s nominees, visit Emmys.com.

WALT DISNEY TELEVISION

Fosse/Verdon (FX Networks/Fox 21 Television Studios/FX Productions)—18 nominations

    Outstanding Limited Series
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie: Sam Rockwell
    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie: Michelle Williams
    Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie: Margaret Qualley
    Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Steven Levenson and Joel Fields
    Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Thomas Kail
    Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Jessica Yu
    Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
    Outstanding Period Costumes
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Limited Series Or Movie
    Outstanding Makeup For A Limited Series Or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special
    Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
    Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    Outstanding Music Direction
    Outstanding Music Supervision
    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series

This Is Us (20th Century Fox Television)—9 nominations

    Outstanding Drama Series
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Sterling K. Brown
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Milo Ventimiglia
    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Mandy Moore
    Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series: Chris Sullivan
    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Ron Cephas Jones
    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Michael Angarano
    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Phylicia Rashad
    Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score): Siddhartha Khosla

The Oscars (ABC)—8 nominations

    Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
    Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special: Glenn Weiss
    Outstanding Music Direction
    Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
    Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special
    Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within An Unscripted Program

Pose (FX Networks / Fox 21 Television Studios / FX Productions)—7 nominations

    Outstanding Drama Series
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Billy Porter
    Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
    Outstanding Period Costumes
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series
    Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series

Free Solo (National Geographic)—7 nominations

    Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
    Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
    Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program
    Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within An Unscripted Program
    Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
    Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Program (Single Or Multi- Camera)
    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program (Single or Multi-Camera)

American Horror Story: Apocalypse (FX Networks/20th Century Fox Television)—5 nominations

    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Jessica Lange
    Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series
    Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special

Rent (20th Century Fox Television)—5 nominations

    Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
    Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special

Dancing with the Stars (ABC)—4 nominations

    Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special
    Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series
    Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

Shark Tank (ABC)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Structured Reality Program
    Outstanding Directing For A Reality Program: Ken Fuchs
    Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program

How to Get Away with Murder (ABC/ABC Studios)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Viola Davis
    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Glynn Turman
    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Cicely Tyson

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ (ABC)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
    Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special: James Burrows and Andy Fisher
    Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special

Hostile Planet (National Geographic)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
    Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program: Bruce Kennedy
    Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

Life Below Zero (National Geographic)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
    Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
    Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program

black-ish (ABC/ABC Studios)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Anthony Anderson
    Outstanding Contemporary Costumes

The Simpsons (20th Century Fox Television)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Animated Program
    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Hank Azaria

Family Guy (20th Century Fox Television)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Seth MacFarlane
    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Alex Borstein

What We Do in the Shadows (FX Networks)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
    Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC/ABC Studios)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Variety Talk Series

The Conners (ABC)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series

Bob’s Burgers (20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Animated Program

Modern Family (ABC/20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

The Orville (20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Special Visual Effects

Rel (20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series

Star Wars Resistance (Disney Channel)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Children’s Program

The Floor (National Geographic)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Narrator

Savage Kingdom (National Geographic)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Narrator

ESPN

30 for 30—1 nomination

    Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series

Hulu

The Handmaid’s Tale—11 nominations

    Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Bradley Whitford
    Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Cherry Jones
    Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
    Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
    Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
    Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
    Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
    Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
    Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
    Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
    Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

The Act—2 nominations

    Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: Joey King
    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Patricia Arquette

Catch-22—2 nominations

    Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
    Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Limited Series, Movie or Special

Castle Rock—1 nomination

    Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

Fyre Fraud—1 nomination

    Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program

I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman—1 nomination

    Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

Minding the Gap—1 nomination

    Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special

PEN15—1 nomination

    Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

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Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2019 Announced- Complete Winners List

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Downey Jr., Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Noah Centineo, Selena Gomez, Joey King, Jace Norman, Jojo Siwa, Avengers: Infinity War, Riverdale and More Win Big at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019

Green Slime Honors Went to Will Smith, Josh Peck and Additional KCA Winners Chris Pratt, Adam Sandler, David Dobrik and Host DJ Khaled

Share It: @Nickelodeon #KCA

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chris Pratt, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler, Robert Downey Jr., Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Noah Centineo, Selena Gomez, Joey King, Jace Norman, JoJo Siwa, David Dobrik, Avengers: Infinity War, Riverdale and DJ Khaled were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by music mogul DJ Khaled, the unpredictable and always messy awards show was broadcast live from USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, where kids celebrated their favorites in pop culture, television, music, social media and movies.

This year’s party kicked off with DJ Khaled making his way to the Kids’ Choice Awards in style, with an assist from friends Kylie Jenner and the Jonas Brothers. His next-level arrival began with a ride in a Rolls Royce Phantom, followed by a cruise on a luxury yacht, and a trip on board the “Kids’ Force One” helicopter before landing at the Kids’ Choice Awards.

There was no shortage of slime and epic moments from this year’s show: Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott from Disney’s Aladdin arrived on a magic carpet and made the audience’s slime-filled wishes come true, dousing Smith and kids in green goo; DJ Khaled had to don a JoJo bow after losing a dance battle to JoJo Siwa in a live vote; Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez and Michael Peña, from Dora and the Lost City of Gold, world premiered the trailer for the upcoming Paramount Players live-action movie; DJ Khaled then surprised the audience by unboxing social media sensation Ryan of Ryan ToysReview; social media star David Dobrik, Chris Pratt, Josh Peck and Adam Sandler were soaked from head to toe; and the show culminated with DJ Khaled turning up the volume one last time with the biggest sliming of the night, blanketing the first-time host and the crowd.

Multiplatinum hip-hop trio Migos performed their hits “Walk It Talk It” and “Stir Fry,” along with rising single “Pure Water,” accompanied by DJ Durel. Members of the original Broadway cast of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical--Allan Washington (“Plankton”), Brian Ray (“Mr. Krabs”), Christina Sajous (“Sandy”), Danny Skinner (“Patrick”), Ethan Slater (“SpongeBob”) and Gavin Lee (“Squidward”)--also made their KCA debut with a medley of “Best Day Ever” and the animated show’s iconic theme song.

Additional celebrities in attendance include: Paris Berelc, Ally Brooke, Lana Condor, Joel Courtney, Jennifer Hudson, Jack & Jack, Liza Koshy, Caleb McLaughlin, Janelle Monáe, Shameik Moore, Bebe Rexha, Kiernan Shipka, Lilly Singh, SSSniperWolf and Jason Sudeikis; cast members of Shazam! (Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer and Zachary Levi) and Fuller House (Andrea Barber, Soni Nicole Bringas, Candace Cameron Bure, Michael Campion, Elias Harger, Jodie Sweetin and Scott Weinger); plus Nickelodeon stars from Henry Danger, Cousins For Life and Knight Squad.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 will encore on TeenNick, Monday, March 25, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nicktoons, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will also be available on Nickelodeon On Demand beginning Sunday, March 24, 2019. Fans can go to KCA2019.com or the Nick App to relive all of their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through live event pictures.

Following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 winners:

TELEVISION:

Favorite Funny TV Show
Fuller House

Favorite TV Drama
Riverdale

Favorite Reality Show
America’s Got Talent

Favorite TV Host
Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen’s Game of Games)

Favorite TV Judges
Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent)

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite Male TV Star
Jace Norman (Henry Hart/Kid Danger, Henry Danger)

Favorite Female TV Star
Zendaya (K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover)

FILM:

Favorite Movie
Avengers: Infinity War

Favorite Movie Actor
Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before)

Favorite Movie Actress
Joey King (Shelly “Elle” Evans, The Kissing Booth)

Favorite Superhero
Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man, Avengers: Infinity War)

Favorite Butt-Kicker
Chris Pratt (Owen Grady, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom)

Favorite Animated Movie
Incredibles 2

Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie
Adam Sandler (Dracula, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie
Selena Gomez (Mavis, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

MUSIC:

Favorite Music Group
Maroon 5

Favorite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Female Artist
Ariana Grande

Favorite Song
thank u, next (Ariana Grande)

Favorite Breakout Artist
Billie Eilish

Favorite Collaboration
“No Brainer” (DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo)

Favorite Social Music Star
JoJo Siwa

Favorite Global Music Star
North America: Taylor Swift

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2019

Favorite Social Star
David Dobrik

Favorite Gamer
SSSniperWolf

How Do You Want to Help?
Help Animals (rescue, wildlife and more)

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Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 is sponsored by Barbie®, Chobani® Gimmies™, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™, Goldfish® Epic Crunch™, Lysol® and The LEGO® Group.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey & Jay Schmalholz serve as Executive Producers. Production of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

Nickelodeon, now in its 39th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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"Leave No Trace," "A Very English Scandal" Top 31st Scripter Awards

USC Libraries Scripter Honors “Leave No Trace” and “A Very English Scandal”

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The authors and screenwriters behind the film “Leave No Trace,” and the television miniseries “A Very English Scandal” received the 31st-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award at the Feb. 9, 2019 ceremony at USC’s Doheny Memorial Library.

    “This is our 31st year celebrating the coming together of the literary and cinematic arts and of honoring the USC Libraries’ essential place in the intellectual, cultural and creative life of the Trojan Family.”

The Scripter Award recognizes the year’s best adaptation of the written word for the screen, and includes feature film and television adaptations.

In her welcoming remarks, USC Libraries Dean Catherine Quinlan said, “This is our 31st year celebrating the coming together of the literary and cinematic arts and of honoring the USC Libraries’ essential place in the intellectual, cultural and creative life of the Trojan Family.”

In the television category, the selection committee chose “A Very English Scandal,” written for the screen by Russell T Davies for the streaming network Amazon Prime. It is based on John Preston’s 2016 nonfiction book of the same name, which details the 1970s scandal involving British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe and his wayward attempts to silence a former lover.

Davies thanked Preston for “providing such a brilliant source book for me to work from” as well as Thorpe and Norman Scott, for being “so mad, so fascinating, and I hope so forgiven by all of us now by the passing of time.”

Due to a tie in the nominating round, six television shows were eligible this year. The other finalists were the writers behind episodes of “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (distributed by FX), “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu), “The Looming Tower” (Hulu), “Patrick Melrose” (Showtime), and “Sharp Objects” (HBO).

In the film category, the winners were writer Peter Rock, author of the novel “My Abandonment,” and screenwriters Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini, who adapted for the screen Rock’s work, itself an adaptation of a 2004 local news report about a Vietnam veteran and his young daughter found living off the grid in the forest near Portland, Oregon. “Leave No Trace” was released by Bleecker Street.

In accepting the award, Rock paid tribute to the screenwriters. “Debra Granik, Anne Rosellini and I walked through Forest Park in Portland, Oregon, and talked about possibilities, so I want to deeply thank them for the heart and inspiration they brought into making a great film.”

The other finalist films were “Black Panther” (distributed by Disney), “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (Fox Searchlight), “The Death of Stalin” (IFC Films), and “If Beale Street Could Talk” (Annapurna Pictures).

Earlier in the evening, Quinlan honored Dr. George Isaacs as the 2019 Ex Libris Award winner for his extraordinary support of the USC Libraries, which resulted in the creation of the George E. Isaacs Dean’s Suite in Doheny Memorial Library. Accepting the award on his behalf was his son Mark Isaacs, who said, “My father, George Isaacs, is a long-time and enthusiastic supporter of the University of Southern California, including the Libraries. Why the Libraries? Books deliver knowledge, joy and understanding. Very few products in the world today can make that claim.”

In-kind donors to the event included Mariner Books, Other Press, and Urth Caffé.

Scripter began in 1988, co-founded by USC Libraries board members Glenn Sonnenberg and Marjorie Lord. For more information about Scripter—including additional images from the ceremony—visit scripter.usc.edu.

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USC Libraries Reveals 31st Annual Scripter Award Nominations

USC Libraries Name Finalists for 31st-Annual Scripter Awards

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The USC Libraries have named the finalists for the 31st-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award, which honors the year’s best film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.

The finalist writers for film adaptation are, in alphabetical order by film title:

•     Screenwriters Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole for “Black Panther,” based on the character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
•     Screenwriters Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty and author Lee Israel for “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”
•     Screenwriters Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, and David Schneider for “The Death of Stalin,” based on the graphic novel by Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin
•     Screenwriter Barry Jenkins and author James Baldwin for “If Beale Street Could Talk”
•     Screenwriters Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini for “Leave No Trace” based on the novel “My Abandonment” by Peter Rock

Due to a tie in the nominating round, the writers of six television shows and their printed source material will vie for the Scripter Award this year. The finalist writers for television are, in alphabetical order by series title:

•     Tom Rob Smith, for the episode “The Man Who Would Be Vogue” from “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” and author Maureen Orth for the nonfiction book “Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History”
•     Bruce Miller and Kira Snyder, for the episode “Holly” from “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and author Margaret Atwood
•     Dan Futterman and Ali Selim, for the episode “9/11” from “The Looming Tower,” and author Lawrence Wright
•     David Nicholls for the episode “Bad News,” from “Patrick Melrose,” based on the series of novels by Edward St. Aubyn
•     Marti Noxon for the episode “Vanish,” from “Sharp Objects,” and author Gillian Flynn
•     Russell T Davies, for “A Very English Scandal,” and author John Preston

Chaired by USC professor and past president of the Writers Guild of America, West, Howard Rodman, the 2019 Scripter selection committee selected the finalists from a field of 90 film and 55 television adaptations.

Serving on the selection committee, among many others, are film critics Leonard Maltin, Anne Thompson and Kenneth Turan; authors Lisa Belkin, Nalo Hopkinson and Michael Ondaatje; screenwriters Mark Fergus, Larry Karaszewski and Erin Cressida Wilson; producers Brad Simspon and Jennifer Todd; and USC deans Elizabeth Daley of the School of Cinematic Arts and Catherine Quinlan of the USC Libraries.

The studios distributing the finalist films and current publishers of the printed works are:

    “Black Panther”—Disney and Marvel Comics
    “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”—Fox Searchlight and Simon & Schuster
    “The Death of Stalin”—IFC Films and Titan Comics
    “If Beale Street Could Talk”—Annapurna Pictures and Vintage International
    “Leave No Trace”—Bleecker Street and Mariner Books

The networks and streaming platforms broadcasting the finalist television series and current publishers of the original printed works are:

    “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace”—FX and Bantam Books
    “The Handmaid’s Tale”—Hulu and Anchor
    “The Looming Tower”—Hulu and Penguin Random House
    “Patrick Melrose”—Showtime and Picador
    “Sharp Objects”—HBO and Broadway Books
    “A Very English Scandal”—Amazon Studios and Other Press

The USC Libraries will announce the winning authors and screenwriters at a black-tie ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 in the historic Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library on the University Park campus of the University of Southern California. Since 1988, Scripter has honored the authors of printed works alongside the screenwriters who adapt their stories. In 2016, the USC Libraries inaugurated a new Scripter award, for television adaptation. Television and film finalists compete in separate categories.

For more information about Scripter—including ticket availability, additional sponsorship opportunities, and an up-to-date list of sponsors—please email scripter@usc.edu or visit scripter.usc.edu.

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2018 Kids' Choice Awards Announced - Complete Winners List

Dwayne Johnson, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Shawn Mendes, Millie Bobby Brown, Fifth Harmony, Stranger Things, Coco and More Win Big at Nickelodeon's 2018 Kids' Choice Awards

KCA Host John Cena, Shawn Mendes, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Laurie Hernandez, JoJo Siwa and Liza Koshy Among Celebs Doused with Iconic Slime

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dwayne Johnson, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Shawn Mendes, Millie Bobby Brown, Fifth Harmony, Stranger Things, Coco and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2018 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, the unpredictable mess-fest was broadcast live from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., where kids celebrated the best of everything they love in pop culture.

This year's festivities included Cena running through the “Upslime Down Room,” “Black Panther’s” dressing room and the wrestling ring, before slamming onto the KCA stage. Cena then performed the hottest dances--the Swish Swish; The Rolex and Mic Drop--with social media star Backpack Kid and kid dancers.

During the show, chart-topping band N.E.R.D. performed their smash hit, “Lemon,” with a crew of kid dancers on top of a cafeteria table. Nickelodeon star and social media sensation JoJo Siwa also took the stage with a medley of her hits “Kid in a Candy Store,” “Hold the Drama” and “Boomerang,” before getting doused with green slime.

The 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards proved to be a mega slime-fest: from Heidi Klum and Mel B getting slime-soaked on a swing set while presenting an award; to Favorite Funny YouTube Creator winner Liza Koshy getting a surprise double sliming at the podium and backstage; to Henry Danger star Jace Norman pranking Shawn Mendes with buckets of green goo after winning Favorite Male Artist; and Cena closing the show with an epic finale sliming of the audience after receiving the ultimate dousing himself.

This year’s show put the power of choice in the hands of kids at home with an interactive digital experience. Kids had the opportunity to choose what happens live during the show by casting votes to determine the outcome of multiple stunts including: Black-ish star Marsai Martin wearing “Guac Socks” in a game of “Eat It or Wear It,” and social media stars Alex Wassabi and LaurDIY taking on the “Fear Box” challenge.

Additional celebrities in attendance include: Kristen Bell, Josh Brener, Nick Cannon, Echosmith, Kat Graham, Grant Gustin, Laurie Hernandez, Jiffpom, Chloe Kim, Darci Lynne & Petunia, Omar Miller, Ne-Yo, Storm Reid, Ben Schwartz, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Yara Shahidi, Brandon Mychal Smith, Jaden Smith, Hailee Steinfeld, Channing Tatum and Zendaya.

In addition to the live votes, Nick's digital platforms offered a second screen experience that included real-time play-alongs, interactive polls that paid off within the show and exclusive real-time updates with photos and videos from the orange carpet and backstage. From Facebook to Snapchat and everything in between, Nickelodeon's social channels captured all of the best snaps, memes, GIFs, videos and pics from the night. Fans can go to Nick.com or the Nick App to relive all of their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through live event pictures.

Kids and families casted votes in 19 categories, including four new ones, Favorite Funny YouTube Creator, Favorite Musical YouTube Creator, Favorite Dance Trend and Favorite Instagram Pet. Fans were able to vote for their top picks across all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms including Nick.com and the Nick app and on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, and select Android devices; along with Twitter using #KCA.

Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards will encore tonight at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and Sunday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Replays of the awards will also air on TeenNick Monday March 26, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), and on Nicktoons Wednesday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will also be available on Nickelodeon On Demand beginning Sunday, March 25.

Following are Nickelodeon's 2018 Kids' Choice Awards winners:

FILM:

Favorite Movie
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Favorite Movie Actor
Dwayne Johnson (Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)

Favorite Movie Actress
Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, The Greatest Showman & Michelle “MJ” Jones, Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Favorite Animated Movie
Coco

MUSIC:

Favorite Music Group
Fifth Harmony

Favorite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Female Artist
Demi Lovato

Favorite Song
“Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran)

Favorite Breakout Artist
Camila Cabello

Favorite Global Music Star
ASIA: BTS

TELEVISION:

Favorite TV Show
Stranger Things

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite TV Actor
Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)

Favorite TV Actress
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite Funny YouTube Creator
Liza Koshy

Favorite Musical YouTube Creator
JoJo Siwa

Favorite Instagram Pet
Jiffpom

Favorite Dance Trend
Backpack Kid

Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2018

Sponsors of Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards include Barbie®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch ™, Lysol®, Nintendo of America, Swiffer®, Toyota and Walmart. The presenting international sponsor for the 2018 Nickelodeon’s Kids' Choice Awards is Heelys.

Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.


About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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2018 Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Announced - Complete Nominee List

Nickelodeon Announces 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations

DWAYNE JOHNSON, GAL GADOT, BEYONCÉ, KEVIN HART, TAYLOR SWIFT, CAMILA CABELLO, LUIS FONSI, JACE NORMAN, SHAWN MENDES, ZENDAYA, CHRIS PRATT, KHALID, COCO, JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE AND MORE RECEIVE NODS

NICKELODEON STAR AND SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION JOJO SIWA SET TO PERFORM

Brand-New, Four-Week Voting Wave Kicks Off Today, Monday, Feb. 26;
WWE Superstar John Cena to Host Live Show on Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon announced the superstar nominees and a one-of-a-kind performance for the highly-anticipated 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards. Celebrating kids’ favorites across movies, television, music and digital, this year’s nominees include: Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Beyoncé, Kevin Hart, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Luis Fonsi, Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Chris Pratt, Khalid, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Millie Bobby Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Chris Hemsworth, Ed Sheeran, Coco, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Wonder Woman, among others. WWE Superstar John Cena returns as host of Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), live from the Forum in Inglewood, California.

    “I am so excited about this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. Not only will I be performing for the first time at the KCA’s, but I am also super excited about my nomination for Favorite Musical YouTube Creator. Bring on the slime, I am soooooo ready!!”

Nickelodeon star and social media sensation JoJo Siwa will perform a medley of hits, including her triple-platinum smash “Boomerang,” with has garnered over 500 million views on YouTube.

Said JoJo Siwa, “I am so excited about this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. Not only will I be performing for the first time at the KCA’s, but I am also super excited about my nomination for Favorite Musical YouTube Creator. Bring on the slime, I am soooooo ready!!”

Nickelodeon is rolling out a brand-new, four-week voting wave, where new categories will be revealed each week leading up to the show. Kids can cast their votes on Nickelodeon’s digital site kidschoiceawards.com, using special KCA hashtags and the hashtag of their favorite nominee. In addition, kids will have the chance to influence the show in real time with all-new live votes.

Fans can go to kidschoiceawards.com, the official destination for everything Kids’ Choice Awards, for hilarious videos, trivia, polls, word scrambles, and photos, and to get the latest KCA news on this year’s show, nominees and attendees.

Sponsors of Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards include Barbie®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch ™, Lysol®, Swiffer®, Toyota and Walmart. The presenting international sponsor for the 2018 Nickelodeon’s Kids' Choice Awards is Heelys.

Stay up to date on all Kids’ Choice Awards news by liking Nickelodeon on Facebook and following @Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram.

The nominees and categories for Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards are (*new categories):

FILM: (Voting for the film categories began, Feb. 26)

Favorite Movie
Beauty and the Beast
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Pitch Perfect 3
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Greatest Showman
Wonder Woman

Favorite Movie Actor
Ben Affleck (Batman, Justice League)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Thor: Ragnarok)
Chris Pratt (Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)
Dwayne Johnson (Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Kevin Hart (Moose Finbar, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Will Ferrell (Brad, Daddy’s Home 2)

Favorite Movie Actress
Anna Kendrick (Beca, Pitch Perfect 3)
Daisy Ridley (Rey, Star Wars: The Last Jedi)
Emma Watson (Belle, Beauty and the Beast)
Gal Gadot (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman & Justice League)
Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, The Greatest Showman & Michelle, Spider-Man: Homecoming)
Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)

Favorite Animated Movie
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Cars 3
Coco
Despicable Me 3
Ferdinand
Smurfs: The Lost Village
The Emoji Movie
The Lego Batman Movie

MUSIC: (Voting for the music categories began Monday, March 5)

Favorite Music Group
Coldplay
Fifth Harmony
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
The Chainsmokers
Twenty One Pilots

Favorite Male Artist
Bruno Mars
DJ Khaled
Ed Sheeran
Luis Fonsi
Kendrick Lamar
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé
Demi Lovato
Katy Perry
P!NK
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift

Favorite Song

• Despacito (Remix) – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber
• HUMBLE. – Kendrick Lamar
• I’m The One – DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne
• It Ain’t Me – Selena Gomez & Kygo
• Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift
• Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran
• That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars
• Thunder – Imagine Dragons

Favorite Breakout Artist
Alessia Cara
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Harry Styles
Khalid
Noah Cyrus

Favorite Global Music Star
Black Coffee (Africa)
BTS (Asia)
Lorde (Australia/New Zealand)
Maluma (South America)
Taylor Swift (North America)
The Vamps (UK)
Zara Larsson (Europe)

TELEVISION: (Voting for the television categories begins Monday, March 12)

Favorite TV Show
Fuller House
Henry Danger
K.C. Undercover
Saban’s Power Rangers Ninja Steel
Stranger Things
The Big Bang Theory
The Flash
The Thundermans

Favorite Cartoon
ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks
SpongeBob SquarePants
Teen Titans Go!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Loud House
The Simpsons

Favorite TV Actor
Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead)
Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash, The Flash)
Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)
Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)
William Shewfelt (Brody Romero/Red Ninja Steel Ranger, Power Rangers Ninja Steel)

Favorite TV Actress
Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny, The Big Bang Theory)
Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman, The Thundermans)
Lizzy Greene (Dawn Harper, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn)
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)
Zendaya (K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover)

OTHER CATEGORIES: (Voting begins Monday, March 19)

Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2018
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Minecraft: Java Edition
Star Wars Battlefront II
Super Mario Odyssey

Favorite Funny YouTube Creator
Alex Wassabi
DanTDM
Dude Perfect
Liza Koshy
Markiplier
Miranda Sings

Favorite Musical YouTube Creator
Ayo & Teo
Jack & Jack
Jacob Sartorius
Johnny Orlando
JoJo Siwa
Why Don’t We

Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.

Media outlets can access photos and video for Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards by logging onto Nickpress.com.

In addition to his hosting duties, Cena is also breaking new ground at Nickelodeon with two firsts: he will get into character by lending his voice to an original villain named Baron Draxum in the brand-new 2D animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, premiering late 2018; and he is executive producing the brand-new competition series, Keep It Spotless, where teams of kids go head-to-head in a battle to stay clean.

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Tiffany Haddish to Host "2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards"

The Unstoppable Tiffany Haddish to Host “2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards” on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MTV announced that actress, comedian and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish will host the “2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards” on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 2018 categories and nominees will be announced at a later date.

Tiffany Haddish is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses and comedic talents in television and film. She exploded onto the scene after her breakout performance in the blockbuster hit “Girls Trip;” recently released a New York Times bestselling book The Last Black Unicorn; and late last year became the first black female stand-up comedian to host “Saturday Night Live.” Haddish’s viral appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” led her to become the face of Groupon and appear in the company’s 2018 Super Bowl commercial.

Haddish is set to star opposite Tracy Morgan in the TBS sitcom “The Last OG” and alongside Kevin Hart in Universal’s “Night School,” premiering later this year.

Official sponsors of the “2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards” include MTN DEW®, Taco Bell®, Toyota and truth®.

For additional information visit MTVAwards.mtv.com and follow @MTVAwards and @MTV on social media. #MTVAwards


About MTV:
MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music. For more information, check out mtvpress.com. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

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Beyonce Leads 2017 BET Awards - Complete Winners List

BEYONCÉ, BRUNO MARS, CHANCE THE RAPPER and MIGOS Win Big at “BET AWARDS 17”

KENDRICK LAMAR AND REMY MA ALSO TAKE HOME TOP HONORS

BRUNO MARS, CHRIS BROWN, BIG SEAN, FUTURE, NEW EDITION, MARY J. BLIGE, AND MORE GIVE ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCES

#BETAWARDS

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Some of the hottest and most prolific talent assembled to watch today’s top musicians, actors and industry icons take the stage at the 17th Annual BET Awards. The ceremony led by first-time host and comedy all-star, Leslie Jones, aired live from the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. LIVE on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

This year’s broadcast marks 17 years of unexpected performances, trailblazing moments, super dope talent, and entertainment’s most provocative players. The iconic show continues to be a cultural rule breaker steeped in reinvention with some of the most memorable moments in Award show history. The "BET Awards" has set the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts.

“BET AWARDS 17” show highlights include:

BRUNO MARS opened the show with a funky, energetic performance of his hit “Perm” while rocking his signature 24 Karat hat and custom “Hooligans” baseball jersey. He then returned to the stage moments later to take home his first-ever BET Awards win for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.

MARY J. BLIGE looked stunning while giving a remarkably powerful performance of her song “Set Me Free”, before being joined by A$AP ROCKY for a duet of their collaboration “Love Yourself.”

XSCAPE took to the stage, reuniting for the first time in eighteen years for an audience-raising performance of their greatest hits, including “Understanding”, “Who Can I Run To” and “Just Kickin’ It”.

YARA SHAHIDI voiced the importance of supporting blackness and thanked BET for celebrating black culture so beautifully when she graciously accepted the YoungStars Award.

MICHELLE OBAMA and BET Chairman & CEO DEBRA LEE introduced CHANCE THE RAPPER who gave an impassioned acceptance speech after receiving the evening’s Humanitarian Award for supporting educational and social initiatives within his community and throughout the U.S. As the youngest BET Awards Humanitarian Honoree to date, Chance talked about the importance of working on ourselves before we work on the world.

Celebrating one of the most successful and influential adult R&B acts in music history, NEW EDITION was honored with the iconic Lifetime Achievement Award - but not before the cast of ‘The New Edition Story’ performed a four song medley of their greatest hits including “Candy Girl”, “Sensitivity”, “My Prerogative” and “Can You Stand The Rain”. With a full standing ovation, New Edition then took to the stage and had the crowds dancing in the aisles on “Mr. Telephone Man” and “Can You Stand The Rain”.

KENDRICK LAMAR, upon taking home the award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, thanked late rapper Prodigy for inspiring his first mixtape, encouraging him to study his skills and to build his connection with his neighborhood.

DJ KHALED closed out the show, bringing out hip hop heavyweights LIL WAYNE, CHANCE THE RAPPER, QUAVO and of course Baby Asahd, for their song of the summer, “I’m the One.”

In addition to all of these unforgettable moments, the complete list of the “BET AWARDS 17” winners is:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
BEYONCÉ

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
BRUNO MARS

Best Group
MIGOS

Best Collaboration - TIE
CHANCE THE RAPPER FT. 2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE - NO PROBLEM
MIGOS FT. LIL UZI VERT - BAD AND BOUJEE

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
KENDRICK LAMAR

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
REMY MA

Video of the Year - TIE
BEYONCÉ - SORRY
BRUNO MARS - 24K MAGIC

Video Director of the Year
KAHLIL JOSEPH & BEYONCÉ KNOWLES-CARTER - BEYONCÉ “SORRY”

Best New Artist
CHANCE THE RAPPER

Album of the Year
LEMONADE - BEYONCÉ

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
LECRAE - CAN’T STOP ME NOW (DESTINATION)

Best Actress
TARAJI P. HENSON

Best Actor
MAHERSHALA ALI

YoungStars Award
YARA SHAHIDI

Best Movie
HIDDEN FIGURES

Sportswoman of the Year Award
SERENA WILLIAMS

Sportsman of the Year Award
STEPHEN CURRY

Centric Award
SOLANGE - CRANES IN THE SKY

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Awards
BEYONCE - SORRY

Select clips for the “BET AWARDS 17” will be available at www.bet.com.

BET.com/Awards is the official site for the “BET AWARDS 17” and features all the incredible content from this year’s show. Join the conversation on social media by following BET Awards on the following platforms:

    Twitter & Instagram: @BETAwards, Use hashtag: #BETAwards
    Facebook: facebook.com/TheBETAwards
    Tumblr: betawards.tumblr.com

Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, serves as Executive Producer. Connie Orlando, BET's Interim Head of Programming, serves as Executive Producer for BET Networks.


ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B sted NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

ABOUT “BET AWARDS”
The “BET Awards” is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.

BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA®
BET Networks, an entertainment powerhouse, and AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company and developer/operator of L.A. LIVE, have teamed up once again to create the BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE (BETX), June 22 - 25, 2017 presented by Coca-Cola®. This four-day festival will be filled with music concerts taking place at The Novo by Microsoft and STAPLES Center; BET Fan Fest at the Los Angeles Convention Center including seminars, celebrity basketball games, celebrity meet & greets; and other special appearances. The weekend will be capped off with the “BET Awards” on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Microsoft Theater.

ABOUT AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents, AEG operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 120 preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers around the world including The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center and the Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music and special events and world-renowned festivals; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world's largest operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.

ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service television and film production company founded by entertainment industry veteran and multi-Image Award® winner Jesse Collins. Collins has played an integral role in producing many of television’s most memorable moments in music entertainment. Most recently Collins was the executive producer of the critically-acclaimed film, The New Edition Story, a biopic on the boy band that aired as a 3-part mini-series on BET in January 2017 and posted record ratings for the network and attracted nearly 30 million viewers. Collins has also produced award-winning programming including the BET Awards, BET Honors, UNCF’s An Evening of Stars, ABFF Honors, Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, is a consulting producer for the iconic GRAMMY Awards and executive producer of BET’s hit TV series, Real Husbands of Hollywood starring Kevin Hart and VH1 shows Dear Mama and Hip Hop Squares with Ice Cube. Will Smith, Beyonce, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Prince and Mariah Carey are a few of the myriad of superstar talent that Collins has worked with through the years. Follow Jesse Collins Entertainment @JesseCollinsEnt on Twitter and Instagram and go to http://www.jessecollinsent.com/ for more information on the company.

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2017 Black Reel Awards Winners Announced; "Moonlight" Named Outstanding Film

The Black Reel Awards annually honor African-Americans in feature, independent, and television film.  The awards also take notice of the work in film by people of color throughout the African Diaspora.  The awards were launched in 2000, and this is the 16th year the awards will be handed out.  The Black Reel Awards are now given out by the Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF).

The nominations for the 17th Annual Black Reel Awards were announced December 14, 2016.  The Black Reel Awards are comprised of more than 110 voters across the country.  The voters annually select and spotlight films, television, and music and performances featuring African-Americans, as well as people of color throughout the African Diaspora.  The 17th Annual Black Reel Awards winners were announced on Thursday, February 16, 2017.

2017 / 17th Annual Black Reel Award winners:

Motion Picture Categories

Outstanding Film
Moonlight  | Dede Gardner, Adele Romanski & Jeremy Kleiner

Outstanding Actor
Denzel Washington | Fences

Outstanding Actress
Ruth Negga | Loving

Outstanding Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali | Moonlight

Outstanding Supporting Actress
Viola Davis | Fences

Outstanding Director
Barry Jenkins | Moonlight

Outstanding Screenplay
Barry Jenkins | Moonlight

Outstanding Documentary
13th | Ava DuVernay

Outstanding Ensemble
Moonlight | Yesi Ramirez

Outstanding Foreign-Language Film
Eye of the Storm | Sekou Traore (Burkina Faso)

Outstanding Score
Nicholas Britell | Moonlight

Outstanding Original Song
“I’m Still Here” | Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings (Miss Sharon Jones!)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male
Trevante Rhodes | Moonlight

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female
Janelle Monae | Hidden Figures

Outstanding Voice Performance
Idris Elba | The Jungle Book

INDEPENDENT

Outstanding Independent Film
American Honey | Andrea Arnold

Outstanding World Cinema Film
Where the Road Runs Out | Rudolf Buitendach (Equatorial Guinea)

Outstanding Independent Short
$15 Kicks | Jenn Shaw

Outstanding Emerging Filmmaker
O.J.: Made in America | Ezra Edelman

Outstanding First Screenplay
The Land | Steven Caple, Jr.

TELEVISION

Outstanding TV Documentary or Special
Beyonce: Lemonade | Beyoncé Knowles & Khalil Joseph

Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series
The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story | Chip Vucelich, Alexis Martin Woodall & John Travolta, Producers

Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series
Courtney B. Vance | The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

Outstanding Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series
Kerry Washington | Confirmation

Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series
Sterling K. Brown | The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series
Regina King | American Crime

Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Limited Series
John Singleton | The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

Outstanding Screenplay, TV Movie or Limited Series
Joe Robert Cole | The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story (“The Race Card”)

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2017 Writers Guild Awards Announced; "Moonlight," "Arrival" Top Screenplay Winners

The Writers Guild of America is a labor union representing film, television, radio, video game, and new media writers. The Writers Guild of America Award acknowledges outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio and has been presented annually by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West since 1949.

The Writers Guild Awards honor outstanding writing in film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation categories. 2017 / 69th Writers Guild Awards nominations were announced Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The awards were presented at concurrent ceremonies on Sunday, February 19, 2017, in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton and in New York City at the Edison Ballroom. For more information about the 2017 Writers Guild Awards, please visit www.wga.org or .www.wgaeast.org

2017 / 69th Writers Guild Award winners (for the film year 2016):

SCREENPLAY NOMINEES

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:

Moonlight, Written by Barry Jenkins, Story by Tarell McCraney; A24

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:

Arrival, Screenplay by Eric Heisserer; Based on the Story “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang; Paramount Pictures

DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY:

Command and Control, Telescript by Robert Kenner and Eric Schlosser, Story by Brian Pearle and Kim Roberts; Based on the book Command and Control by Eric Schlosser; American Experience Films

TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA NOMINEES

DRAMA SERIES:

The Americans, Written by Peter Ackerman, Tanya Barfield, Joshua Brand, Joel Fields, Stephen Schiff, Joe Weisberg, Tracey Scott Wilson; FX

COMEDY SERIES:

Atlanta, Written by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms; FX

NEW SERIES:

Atlanta, Written by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms; FX

LONG FORM ORIGINAL:

Confirmation, Written by Susannah Grant; HBO

LONG FORM ADAPTED:

The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Written by Scott Alexander, Joe Robert Cole, D.V. DeVincentis, Maya Forbes, Larry Karaszewski, Wally Wolodarsky, Based on the book The Run of His Life by Jeffrey Toobin; FX

SHORT FORM NEW MEDIA – ORIGINAL:

“The Party” (The Commute), Written by Linsey Stewart & Dane Clark; youtube.com

SHORT FORM NEW MEDIA – ADAPTED:

“Passage” Part 4 (Fear the Walking Dead), Written by Lauren Signorino & Mike Zunic; amc.com

ANIMATION:

“Stop the Presses” (BoJack Horseman), Written by Joe Lawson; Netflix

EPISODIC DRAMA:

“The Trip” (This Is Us), Written by Vera Herbert; NBC

EPISODIC COMEDY:

“Kimmy Goes on a Playdate!” (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Written by Robert Carlock; Netflix

COMEDY / VARIETY (INCLUDING TALK) – SERIES:

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Writers: Kevin Avery, Tim Carvell, Josh Gondelman, Dan Gurewitch, Geoff Haggerty, Jeff Maurer, John Oliver, Scott Sherman, Will Tracy, Jill Twiss, Juli Weiner; HBO

COMEDY / VARIETY – SKETCH SERIES:

Saturday Night Live, Head Writers: Rob Klein, Bryan Tucker Writers: James Anderson, Fred Armisen, Jeremy Beiler, Chris Belair, Megan Callahan, Michael Che, Mikey Day, Jim Downey, Tina Fey, Fran Gillespie, Sudi Green, Tim Herlihy, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Zach Kanin, Chris Kelly, Erik Kenward, Paul Masella, Dave McCary, Dennis McNicholas, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, Josh Patten, Paula Pell, Katie Rich, Tim Robinson, Sarah Schneider, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Dave Sirus, Emily Spivey, Andrew Steele, Will Stephen, Kent Sublette; NBC

COMEDY / VARIETY – MUSIC, AWARDS, TRIBUTES – SPECIALS

Triumph The Primary Election Special 2016, Written by Andy Breckman, Josh Comers, Raj Desai, David Feldman, R J Fried, Jarrett Grode, Ben Joseph, Matthew Kirsch, Michael Koman, Mike Lawrence, Brian Reich, Craig Rowin, Robert Smigel, Zach Smilovitz, David Taylor, Andrew Weinberg; Additional Materials by Ray James, Jesse Joyce, Jason Reich, Alex Scordelis; Hulu

QUIZ AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

Hollywood Game Night, Head Writer: Grant Taylor; Writers: Michael Agbabian, Alex Chauvin, Ann Slichter, Dwight D. Smith; NBC

DAYTIME DRAMA:

General Hospital, Writers: Shelly Altman, Anna Theresa Cascio, Andrea Archer Compton, Suzanne Flynn, Janet Iacobuzio, Elizabeth Korte, Daniel James O'Connor, Jean Passanante, Dave Rupel, Katherine Schock, Scott Sickles, Chris Van Etten, Christopher Whitesell; ABC

CHILDREN’S SCRIPT – EPISODIC AND SPECIALS

“Mel vs. The Night Mare of Normal Street” (Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street), Written by Laurie Parres; Amazon Studios

CHILDREN’S SCRIPT – LONG FORM OR SPECIAL:

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas, Written by Geri Cole & Ken Scarborough; HBO

DOCUMENTARY SCRIPT – CURRENT EVENTS (TIE)

• “The Choice 2016” (Frontline); Written by Michael Kirk & Mike Wiser; PBS
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• “Inside Assad's Syria” (Frontline), Written by Martin Smith; PBS

DOCUMENTARY SCRIPT – OTHER THAN CURRENT EVENTS:

“Jackie Robinson, Part One,” Written by David McMahon & Sarah Burns; PBS

NEWS SCRIPT – REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN, OR BREAKING REPORT:

“Muhammad Ali: Remembering A Legend” (48 Hours), Written by Jerry Cipriano, John Craig Wilson; CBS News

NEWS SCRIPT – ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY:

“CBS Sunday Morning Almanac” June 12, 2016 (CBS Sunday Morning), Written by Thomas A. Harris; CBS

RADIO NOMINEES

RADIO DOCUMENTARY

“Chernobyl: 30 Years Later,” Written by Andrew Evans; ABC News Radio

RADIO NEWS SCRIPT – REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN, OR BREAKING REPORT:

“World News This Week” August 26, 2016, Written by Tara Gimbel Tanis; ABC News Radio

RADIO NEWS SCRIPT – ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY:

“Morley Safer: A Journalist’s Life,” Written by Gail Lee; CBS News Radio

PROMOTIONAL WRITING NOMINEES - ON-AIR PROMOTION (TELEVISION, NEW MEDIA OR RADIO):

“CBS On-Air Reel,” Written by Brian Retchless; CBS On-Air Promotion

TELEVISION GRAPHIC ART AND ANIMATION:

“The Real History of Cinco de Mayo,” (Gawker Media Group), Graphic Animation by Elisa Solinas; youtube.com

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VIDEOGAME WRITING
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

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48th NAACP Image Awards Announced; Dwayne Johnson Named Entertainer of the Year

The NAACP Image Award an award bestowed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The award honors outstanding achievements by people of color in film, television, music, and literature. The awards are voted on by members of the NAACP.

The NAACP held its 48th annual Image Awards ceremony, which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in Television, Recording (Music), Literary (Books), Motion Picture, Documentary (film and television), Writing (for film and television), Directing (for film and television), and Animated/CGI (for film and television). Winners were announced Saturday, February 11, 2017 during a ceremony airing live on TV One at 9PM EST. Actor Anthony Anderson was the cermony's host.

2017 / 48th NAACP Image Awards winners:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

MOTION PICTURE

Outstanding Motion Picture

• “Hidden Figures” (20th Century Fox)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture – (Film)

• Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)

• Barry Jenkins “Moonlight” (A24)

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

• Denzel Washington – “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

• Taraji P. Henson – “Hidden Figures” (20th Century Fox)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

• Mahershala Ali – “Moonlight” (A24)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

• Viola Davis – “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

• “Moonlight” (A24)

Outstanding Documentary – (Film)

• “13th” (Netflix)

ANIMATED/CGI

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – (Television or Film)

• Idris Elba – “The Jungle Book” (Walt Disney Studios)

TELEVISION

Outstanding Comedy Series

• “black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

• Anthony Anderson – “black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

• Tracee Ellis Ross – “black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• Laurence Fishburne – “black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Tichina Arnold – “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz)

Outstanding Drama Series

• “Queen Sugar” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

• Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us” (NBC)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

• Taraji P. Henson – “Empire” (FOX)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Jussie Smollett – “Empire” (FOX)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Naturi Naughton – “Power” (Starz)

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Courtney B. Vance – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Regina King – “American Crime” (ABC)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

• Donald Glover – “Atlanta” – Value (FX)

Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series

• John Singleton – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: The Race Card” – (FX)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)

• Rick Famuyiwa – “Confirmation” – (HBO)

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

• Kenya Barris – “black-ish” – Hope (ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series

• Ava DuVernay – “Queen Sugar” – First Things First (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture – (Television)

• Charles Murray – “Roots (Night 3)” (History)

Outstanding Documentary – (Television)

• “Roots: A New Vision” (History)

Outstanding News / Information – (Series or Special)

• “BET Love and Happiness White House Special” (BET)

Outstanding Talk Series

• “Steve Harvey” (Syndicated)

Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series

• “Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)

• “2016 Black Girls Rock” (BET)

Outstanding Children’s Program

• “An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win” (Amazon)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series)

• Marsai Martin – “black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Host in a News, Talk, Reality, or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

• Roland S. Martin – “NewsOne Now with Roland S. Martin” (TV One)

RECORDING

Outstanding New Artist

• Chance the Rapper (Chance the Rapper)

Outstanding Male Artist

• Maxwell (Columbia)

Outstanding Female Artist

• Beyoncé (Columbia Record/Parkwood Entertainment)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

• “Freedom” – Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (Columbia Record/Parkwood Entertainment)

Outstanding Jazz Album

• “Latin America Songbook” – Edward Simon (Sunnyside)

Outstanding Gospel Album – (Traditional or Contemporary)

• “One Way” – Tamela Mann (Tillymann, Inc.)

Outstanding Music Video

• “Formation” – Beyoncé (Columbia Record/Parkwood Entertainment)

Outstanding Song – Traditional

• “I See Victory” – Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams (I Am Other/Columbia)

Outstanding Song – Contemporary

• “Freedom” – Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (Columbia Record/Parkwood Entertainment)

Outstanding Album

• “Lemonade” – Beyoncé (Columbia Record/Parkwood Entertainment)

LITERATURE

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction

• “The Book of Harlan” – Bernice L. McFadden (Akashic Books)

Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction

• “Hidden Figures” – Margot Lee Shetterly (HarperCollins Publishers / William Morrow)

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author

• “Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” – Trevor Noah (Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Auto-Biography

• “Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” – Trevor Noah (Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional

• “The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage” – Daymond John (Author), Daniel Paisner (With), (Crown Business / The Crown Publishing Group)

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry

• “Collected Poems: 1974 — 2004″ – Rita Dove (W. W. Norton & Company)

Outstanding Literary Work – Children

• “Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas” – Gwendolyn Hooks (Author), Colin Bootman (Illustrator), (Lee & Low Books)

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

• “As Brave As You” – Jason Reynolds (Simon & Schuster (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books))

The Jackie Robinson Sports Award:

LeBron James

The Chairman's Award:

Charles J. Ogletree Jr.

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USC Libraries Announces Scripter 2017 Winners; "Moonlight" Wins Film Award

USC Libraries Scripter 2017 Honors “Moonlight,” “The Night Manager,” and “The People V. O.J. Simpson”

29th-annual award recognizes adaptation of the written word to the screen, includes this year a tie in the television category

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The authors and screenwriters behind the film “Moonlight,” and the television series “The Night Manager” and “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” received the 29th-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award in a Feb. 11, 2017 ceremony at USC’s Doheny Memorial Library.

    “the work of artists who find inspiration in the stories that surround us in a great library like ours.”

The Scripter Award recognizes the year’s best cinematic adaptation of the written word, and includes feature film and television adaptations.

In her welcoming remarks, USC Libraries Dean Catherine Quinlan described the genesis of Scripter, founded by the libraries’ board of councilors in order to “celebrate the art of transforming the written word into visual stories” and to honor “the work of artists who find inspiration in the stories that surround us in a great library like ours.”

USC Provost Michael Quick spoke of the key role libraries play in the academic life of the university, “They are the core of what we stand for in higher education. The unfettered search for truth, the accumulation over time of the knowledge that allows us to progress as humans, our launching point for future leaders. The libraries represent the absolute best of what it means to be human, of what it means to revere the truth, of what it means to make a difference in the world.”

In the television category, the selection committee deadlocked in voting between “The Night Manager,” adapted by David Farr into a six-part miniseries for AMC, based on the 1993 novel by John le Carré, and FX’s “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” adapted by USC School of Cinematic Arts alums Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski from the nonfiction book “The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson,” by Jeffrey Toobin.

In accepting the award, Larry Karaszewski said “libraries saved my life, they were literally a sanctuary for me.”

Accepting on behalf of “The Night Manager” was executive producer, and son of author John le Carré, Stephen Cornwell, who spoke of his father and his story, “Nothing would have existed without his mind and his imagination. The Night Manager is a character and a story of strange brilliance, a morality tale wrapped in a thriller.”

The other finalists were the writers behind episodes of “Game of Thrones” (distributed by HBO), “The Man in the High Castle” (Amazon), and “Orange is the New Black” (Netflix).

In the film category, the winners were playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, author of “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” and screenwriter-director Barry Jenkins, who adapted McCraney’s work into the screenplay for A24s’ “Moonlight.”

Accepting the award via video from the U.K. on behalf of himself and McCraney, Jenkins said that he’s often described the experience of first reading McCraney’s original piece as it being “halfway between the stage and the screen. I love that this award is for the adaptation because I feel like blending Tarell’s voice with mine . . . has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

The other finalist films were “Arrival” (distributed by Paramount Pictures), “Fences” (Paramount Pictures), “Hidden Figures” (Twentieth Century Fox), and “Lion” (The Weinstein Company).

Earlier in the evening, Quinlan honored USC trustee and longtime USC Libraries supporter Kathleen McCarthy Kostlan as the 2017 Ex Libris Award winner. In receiving the award, Kostlan said, “Above all, I wish to remember my wonderful parents, Tom and Dorothy Leavey. In addition to passing down their philanthropic spirit, they instilled in my sister and myself a passion for learning and respect for the printed word.”

Comedic writer-director Carl Reiner received the 2017 Literary Achievement Award and accepted the honor via video. Reiner joked that the award is one of two similarly exciting honors, the other being his donation of a toupee to the Smithsonian.

In presenting the award to Reiner, Quinlan described the privilege of “honoring a single person who has contributed so immeasurably to our shared culture.”

In-kind donors to the event included A24 Films, Bogart’s Spirits, Bridget Gless Keller and Paul Keller, Catalina View Wines, Christina Kenney Sarno & Russ Sarno, Hartley & Marks, James and Martha Childs, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Merle Norman, ONE Archives Foundation, OPI Products, Paramount Studios, Penguin Random House and Urth Caffé.

Scripter began in 1988, co-founded by USC Libraries board members Glenn Sonnenberg and Marjorie Lord. For more information about Scripter—including additional images from the ceremony—visit scripter.usc.edu.

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2017 Black Reel Awards Nominations Announced - Complete List

The Black Reel Awards annually honor African-Americans in feature, independent, and television film.  The awards also take notice of the work in film by people of color throughout the African Diaspora.  The awards were launched in 2000, and this is the 16th year the awards will be handed out.  The Black Reel Awards are now given out by the Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF).

The nominations for the 17th Annual Black Reel Awards were announced December 14, 2016.  The Black Reel Awards are comprised of more than 110 voters across the country.  The voters annually select and spotlight films, television, and music and performances featuring African-Americans, as well as people of color throughout the African Diaspora.  The 17th Annual Black Reel Awards winners will be announced on Thursday, February 16, 2017.

2017 / 17th Annual Black Reel Award nominations:

Motion Picture Categories

Outstanding Motion Picture

• 13th | Howard Barish, Ava DuVernay & Spencer Averick; producers (Netflix)
• Fences | Denzel Washington, Todd Black & Scott Rudin; producers (Paramount)
• Loving | Colin Firth, Peter Saraf, Marc Turtletaub, Nancy Buirski, Sarah Green & Ged Doherty; producers (Focus Features)
• Manchester by the Sea | Matt Damon, Kimberly Stewart, Lauren Beck, Chris Moore & Kevin J. Walsh; producers (Roadside Attractions/ Amazon Studios)
• Moonlight | Dede Gardner, Adele Romanski & Jeremy Kleiner; producers (A24)

Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture
Don Cheadle | Miles Ahead! (Sony Picture Classics)
Nate Parker | The Birth of a Nation (Fox Searchlight)
Parker Sawyers | Southside With You (Roadside Attractions/ Miramax)
Denzel Washington | Fences (Paramount)
Denzel Washington | The Magnificent Seven (MGM/Columbia Pictures)

Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture
Taraji P. Henson | Hidden Figures (20th Century Fox)
Royalty Hightower | The Fits (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
Sasha Lane | American Honey (A24)
Ruth Negga | Loving (Focus Features)
Madina Nwalanga | Queen of Katwe (Walt Disney)

Outstanding Director, Motion Picture
Don Cheadle | Miles Ahead! (Sony Picture Classics)
Antoine Fuqua | The Magnificent Seven (MGM/Columbia Pictures)
Barry Jenkins | Moonlight (A24)
Nate Parker | The Birth of a Nation (Fox Searchlight)
Denzel Washington | Fences (Paramount)

Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture
Jovan Adepo | Fences (Paramount)
Mahershala Ali | Moonlight (A24)
Stephen McKinley Henderson | Fences (Paramount)
Andre Holland | Moonlight (A24)
Ashton Sanders | Moonlight (A24)

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture
Viola Davis | Fences (Paramount)
Naomie Harris | Moonlight (A24)
Janelle Monae | Hidden Figures (20th Century Fox)
Janelle Monae | Moonlight (A24)
Lupita Nyong’o | Queen of Katwe (Walt Disney)

Outstanding Screenplay, Motion Picture
The Birth of a Nation | Nate Parker (Fox Searchlight)
Fences | August Wilson (Paramount)
Keanu | Jordan Peele & Alex Rubens (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Miles Ahead! | Don Cheadle & Steven Baigelman (Sony Picture Classics)
Moonlight | Barry Jenkins (A24)

Outstanding Documentary Feature
13th | Ava Duvernay; director (Netflix)
I Am Not Your Negro | Raoul Peck; director (Magnolia Pictures)
Life, Animated | Roger Ross Williams; director (The Orchard)
Miss Sharon Jones! | Barbara Kopple; director (Starz Digital Media)
O.J.: Made in America | Ezra Edelman; director (ESPN)

Outstanding Foreign Language Film
Aisha (Tanzania) | Chande Omar; director
Divines (France) | Uda Benyamina; director (Netflix)
Eye of the Storm (Burkina Faso) | Sekou Traore; director
Lamb (Ethiopia) | Yared Zeleke; director (Kimstim Films)
Rain the Color of Blue with a Little Red in It (Niger) | Christopher Kirley; director

Outstanding Ensemble
The Birth of a Nation | Andrea Craven, Craig Fincannon, Lisa Mae Fincannon, Mary Vernieu, Michelle Wade Byrd; casting directors (Fox Searchlight)
Fences | Victoria Thomas (Paramount)
Hidden Figures | (20th Century Fox)
Keanu | Nicole Abellera & Jeanne McCarthy; casting directors (Warner Bros.)
Moonlight | Yesi Ramirez; casting director (A24)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male
Jovan Adepo | Fences (Paramount)
Markees Christmas | Morris From America (A24)
Alex Hibbert | Moonlight (A24)
Trevante Rhodes | Moonlight (A24)
Ashton Sanders | Moonlight (A24)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female
Royalty Hightower | The Fits (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
Leslie Jones | Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures)
Aja Naomi King | The Birth of a Nation (Fox Searchlight)
Sasha Lane | American Honey (A24)
Janelle Monae | Hidden Figures (20th Century Fox)

Outstanding Voice Performance

• Idris Elba | Finding Dory (Walt Disney)
• Idris Elba | The Jungle Book (Walt Disney)
• Idris Elba | Zootopia (Walt Disney)
• Dwayne Johnson | Moana (Walt Disney)
• Lupita Nyong’o | The Jungle Book (Walt Disney)

Outstanding Score
The Birth of a Nation | Henry Jackman; composer (Fox Searchlight)
Fences | Marcelo Zarvos; composer (Paramount)
Hidden Figures | Benjamin Wallfisch, Pharrell Williams & Hans Zimmer; composers (20th Century Fox)
Miles Ahead! | Robert Glasper; composer (Sony Picture Classics)
Moonlight | Nicholas Britell; composer (A24)

Outstanding Original Song

• “A Letter to the Free” from 13th | Performed by: Common & Bilal; Written by: Common (Netflix)
• “Back to Life” from Queen of Katwe | Performed by: Alicia Keys; Written by: Alicia Keys, Illangelo & Billy Walsh (Walt Disney)
• “I’m Still Here” from Miss Sharon Jones! | Written & Performed by: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings (Starz Digital Media)
• “Start” from Southside With You | Written & Performed by: John Legend (Roadside Attractions/ Miramax)
• “Surrender” from Hidden Figures | Performed by: Lalah Hathaway & Pharrell Williams; Written by: Pharrell Williams (20th Century Fox)

Independent Categories

Outstanding Independent Feature
American Honey | Andrea Arnold; director (A24)
How to Tell You’re a Douchebag | Tahir Jetter; director
Hunter Gatherer | Joshua Locy; director (The Orchard)
The Land | Steven Caple, Jr.; director (IFC Films)
Morris From America | Chad Hartigan; director (A24)

Outstanding World Cinema Motion Picture
Ayanda (South Africa) | Sara Blecher; director
The Cursed Ones (Ghana) | Nana Obiri-Yeboah & Maximilian Claussen; director
Where the Road Runs Out (Equatorial Guinea) | Rudolf Buitendach; director (Netflix)

Outstanding Independent Short
#Whereisbeauty | Angela McCrae; director
2 Fists Up | Spike Lee; director (ESPN)
$15 Kicks | Jenn Shaw; director (ESPN)
86-32 | Randy Wilkins; director (ESPN)
Black Card | Pete Chatmon; director

Outstanding Emerging Filmmaker
Steven Caple, Jr. | The Land (IFC Films)
Ezra Edelman | O.J.: Made in America (ESPN Films)
Tahir Jetter | How to Tell You’re a Douchebag
Rita Coburn Whack | Maya Angelou and Still I Rise
Yared Zeleke | Lamb (Kimstim Films)

Outstanding First Screenplay
Lamb | Yared Zeleke (Kimstim Films)
The Land | Steven Caple, Jr. (IFC Films)
Price of Love | Hermon Hailay

Television Categories

Outstanding TV Doc or Special
Beyonce: Lemonade | Beyonce Knowles & Khalil Joseph; directors (HBO)
Black America Since MLK: Still I Rise | Talleah Bridges; director (PBS)
Hamilton’s America | Alex Horowitz; director (PBS)
“Jackie Robinson” | Ken Burns; director (PBS)
“Streets of Compton” | Mark Ford; director (A&E)

Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series
“American Crime” | Lori-Etta Taub; producer (ABC)
Confirmation | Darren M. Demetre ; producer (HBO)
Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story | Carl Craig, Teyonah Parris, Ron Robinson & Eric Tomosunas; producers (TV One)
“The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” | Chip Vucelich, Alexis Martin Woodall & John Travolta; producers (FX)
“Roots” | Ann Kindberg & Alissa M. Kantrow; producers (History Channel)

Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series
Michael Ealy | “Secrets & Lies” (ABC)
Cuba Gooding Jr. | “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
Malachi Kirby | “Roots” (History Channel)
Wendell Pierce | Confirmation (HBO)
Courtney B. Vance | “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)

Outstanding Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series
Rhyon Nicole Brown | Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le (Lifetime)
Audra McDonald | Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (HBO)
Sophie Okonedo | “The Hollow Crown: The War of Roses” (PBS)
Teyonah Parris | Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story (TV One)
Kerry Washington | Confirmation (HBO)

Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Limited Series
Angela Bassett | “American Horror Story: Roanoke” : Season 6, Episode 6 (FX)
Thomas Carter | “Roots” : Night 3 (History Channel)
Anthony Hemingway | “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” : “The Dream Team” (FX)
John Ridley | “American Crime”: Season 2, Episode 1 (ABC)
John Singleton | “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story”: The Race Card (FX)

Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series
Andre Benjamin | “American Crime” (ABC)
Sterling K. Brown | “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
Curtis Hamilton | Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, Michel’le (Lifetime)
Tip “T.I.” Harris | “Roots” (History Channel)
Michael K. Williams | “The Night Of… ” (HBO)

Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series
Angela Bassett | “American Horror Story: Roanoke” (FX)
Emayatzy Corinealdi | “Roots” (History Channel)
Regina King | “American Crime” (ABC)
Anika Noni Rose | “Roots” (History Channel)
Keesha Sharp | “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)

Outstanding Screenplay/Writing, TV Movie or Limited Series
“American Crime” (Season Two, Episode One) | Written by: John Ridley (ABC)
Jean of the Joneses | Written by: Stella Meghie (TV One)
Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story | Written by: Christine Swanson & Rhonda Baraka (TV One)
“The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” (“The Race Card”) | Written by: Joe Robert Cole (FX)
“The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” (“A Jury in Jail”) | Written by: Joe Robert Cole (FX)

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