Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Conjures International Box Office Magic, Becoming Top Earner of Entire Film Series
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures’ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 has become the highest grossing installment in the Harry Potter franchise in international markets. With just months to go before the release of the finale of the record-breaking film series based on the beloved books by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 has earned a staggering $657.24 million and counting, soaring past the previous record-holder, 2001’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which grossed $657 million. The announcement was made today by Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
“It’s tremendously gratifying to reach this benchmark as we enter the final stretch of this remarkable journey,” said Jeff Robinov, President of Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “We share this achievement with Jo Rowling, whose books are the foundation of this rich and vibrant world, as well as the talented people who brought her vision to life on the screen.”
“We are also incredibly proud of our teams around the world who have brought a consistent level of excellence, passion and ingenuity to the campaigns for these films,” said Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Pictures. “And, of course, we’re thrilled that longtime fans and new audiences alike have continued to champion each film, resulting in the huge success of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.”
Kwan-Rubinek added, “These numbers speak to the phenomenal and enduring strength of this property, which has captivated audiences across all borders, regardless of age or culture. We’re looking forward to releasing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 this summer, which will be a fitting way to bring to a close the movie event of a generation.”
With the success of its first six of seven titles, the Harry Potter series had already achieved the distinction of being the top-grossing film franchise of all time, with a combined worldwide gross of $6.37 billion. This benchmark for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1—which has earned $951.8 million worldwide—as well as the anticipation for Part 2, opening globally on July 15, 2011, should ensure its place in film history for years to come.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films Production, a David Yates Film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, a motion picture event in two full-length parts. The film is being distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Heading the cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprise the roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Rhys Ifans, Jason Isaacs, Bill Nighy, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Timothy Spall, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Toby Jones, David Legeno, Simon McBurney, Helen McCrory, Nick Moran, Peter Mullan, David O’Hara, Clémence Poésy, Natalia Tena, Julie Walters, Mark Williams and Bonnie Wright.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was directed by David Yates, who also helmed “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” David Heyman, the producer of all of the Harry Potter films, again produced the film, together with David Barron and J.K. Rowling. Steve Kloves adapted the screenplay, based on the novel by J.K. Rowling. Lionel Wigram is the executive producer, with John Trehy and Tim Lewis serving as co-producers.
Behind the scenes, the creative team was led by director of photography Eduardo Serra, production designer Stuart Craig, editor Mark Day, composer Alexandre Desplat, visual effects supervisor Tim Burke, and costume designer Jany Temime.
Concurrently with its theatrical release, the film was released in select IMAX® theatres. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® through proprietary IMAX DMR® technology.
http://www.harrypotter.com/
Friday, March 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Review: Walt Disney's "Bambi" is Eternally a Masterpiece
TRASH IN MY EYE No. 21 (of 2011) by Leroy Douresseaux
Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942)
Running time: 70 minutes (1 hour, 10 minutes)
DIRECTOR: David D. Hand
WRITERS: Perce Pearce, Larry Morey, George Stallings, Melvin Shaw, Carl Fallberg, Chuck Couch, and Ralph Wright (based upon the novel Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten)
PRODUCER: Walt Disney
Academy Award nominee
ANIMATION/FANTASY/FAMILY/DRAMA
Starring: (voices) Donnie Dunagan, Peter Behn, Stan Alexander, Paula Winslowe, Cammie King Conlon, Margaret Lee, Will Wright, and Fred Shields
Walt Disney recently released its classic, 1942 animated feature, Bambi, on Blu-ray for the first time. Since I hadn’t watched Bambi in well over a decade, I decided to see it again, because I wondered if it would hold up to my initial high estimation of the film. It held up; it super duper held up.
Adapted from novel, Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Austrian author, Felix Salten, Bambi tells the story of a white-tailed deer named Bambi, who is destined to one day be the Great Prince of the Forest. Bambi befriends Thumber, a rambunctious pink-nosed rabbit; a skunk Bambi names Flower; and Bambi’s childhood friend and future mate, a deer named Faline. The young animals frolic and play, learn to survive, and discover how to adapt to the changing of seasons. Tragedy strikes when humans enter the woods, and suddenly, life becomes as precarious as it is beautiful.
What Pixar does in its 3D or computer animated films seems miraculous. Pixar’s films are beautiful, and Walt Disney’s 1990 animated features are spectacular. Still, they fall short of the artistry on display in Walt Disney’s early feature films like Snow White, Pinocchio, and Bambi (among others). Without the computers and technology of today, Walt Disney’s animators, artists, and filmmakers created animated films of soaring quality and of astonishing heart and sentiment.
Look at the impeccable character animation, velvety movement of characters and objects, and the verdant pastoral backdrop and be amazed that the animation is hand-drawn and the backgrounds are hand-painted. I am not overstating things when I say that Bambi is a work of art. It is museum-quality art. It is the art of the Old Masters transformed into animated film.
Through the years, this film has enthralled children, and Bambi will always hold a special place in their hearts. People like me who see the film for the first time as an adult are stunned. The love, joy, terror, excitement, and pride the animal characters exhibit is so real. When the film depicts the terror Man’s encroachment into the forest evokes in the animals, I also feel it.
Walt Disney and his cohorts worked so hard and delivered one of the three greatest animated feature films of all time (with Snow White and Pinocchio being the other two) and one of the best films of all time. Bambi, you’re still as good as ever.
10 of 10
NOTES:
1943 Academy Awards: 3 nominations: “Best Music, Original Song” (Frank Churchill-music and Larry Morey-lyrics for the song "Love Is a Song"), “Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture” (Frank Churchill and Edward H. Plumb), and “Best Sound, Recording” (C.O. Slyfield-Walt Disney SSD)
1948 Golden Globes: 1 win: “Special Award” (Walt Disney for furthering the influence of the screen and for the Hindustani version of the movie)
Monday, March 07, 2011
Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942)
Running time: 70 minutes (1 hour, 10 minutes)
DIRECTOR: David D. Hand
WRITERS: Perce Pearce, Larry Morey, George Stallings, Melvin Shaw, Carl Fallberg, Chuck Couch, and Ralph Wright (based upon the novel Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten)
PRODUCER: Walt Disney
Academy Award nominee
ANIMATION/FANTASY/FAMILY/DRAMA
Starring: (voices) Donnie Dunagan, Peter Behn, Stan Alexander, Paula Winslowe, Cammie King Conlon, Margaret Lee, Will Wright, and Fred Shields
Walt Disney recently released its classic, 1942 animated feature, Bambi, on Blu-ray for the first time. Since I hadn’t watched Bambi in well over a decade, I decided to see it again, because I wondered if it would hold up to my initial high estimation of the film. It held up; it super duper held up.
Adapted from novel, Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Austrian author, Felix Salten, Bambi tells the story of a white-tailed deer named Bambi, who is destined to one day be the Great Prince of the Forest. Bambi befriends Thumber, a rambunctious pink-nosed rabbit; a skunk Bambi names Flower; and Bambi’s childhood friend and future mate, a deer named Faline. The young animals frolic and play, learn to survive, and discover how to adapt to the changing of seasons. Tragedy strikes when humans enter the woods, and suddenly, life becomes as precarious as it is beautiful.
What Pixar does in its 3D or computer animated films seems miraculous. Pixar’s films are beautiful, and Walt Disney’s 1990 animated features are spectacular. Still, they fall short of the artistry on display in Walt Disney’s early feature films like Snow White, Pinocchio, and Bambi (among others). Without the computers and technology of today, Walt Disney’s animators, artists, and filmmakers created animated films of soaring quality and of astonishing heart and sentiment.
Look at the impeccable character animation, velvety movement of characters and objects, and the verdant pastoral backdrop and be amazed that the animation is hand-drawn and the backgrounds are hand-painted. I am not overstating things when I say that Bambi is a work of art. It is museum-quality art. It is the art of the Old Masters transformed into animated film.
Through the years, this film has enthralled children, and Bambi will always hold a special place in their hearts. People like me who see the film for the first time as an adult are stunned. The love, joy, terror, excitement, and pride the animal characters exhibit is so real. When the film depicts the terror Man’s encroachment into the forest evokes in the animals, I also feel it.
Walt Disney and his cohorts worked so hard and delivered one of the three greatest animated feature films of all time (with Snow White and Pinocchio being the other two) and one of the best films of all time. Bambi, you’re still as good as ever.
10 of 10
NOTES:
1943 Academy Awards: 3 nominations: “Best Music, Original Song” (Frank Churchill-music and Larry Morey-lyrics for the song "Love Is a Song"), “Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture” (Frank Churchill and Edward H. Plumb), and “Best Sound, Recording” (C.O. Slyfield-Walt Disney SSD)
1948 Golden Globes: 1 win: “Special Award” (Walt Disney for furthering the influence of the screen and for the Hindustani version of the movie)
Monday, March 07, 2011
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Mark Ronson Contributes Songs to "Arthur" Remake; Theodore Shapiro Scores
Award-Winning Composer Theodore Shapiro’s Original Score to Complement the Comedy and Romance of the Upcoming Release “Arthur”
Film also Features New Songs by Mark Ronson and Ben Gibbard, Vocals by Daniel Merriweather
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedy “Arthur,” in theaters nationwide on April 8th.
“Arthur” stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren as his lifelong nanny and best friend, Hobson.
Shapiro, a prolific composer and eight-time recipient of the BMI Film Music Award, says, “Arthur treats the world as a toy to be played with. He’s irresponsible, but also kind-hearted, generous and has a love of life, and Jason and I wanted the palette of the score to reflect that dichotomy and Arthur’s upbeat worldview.”
Also featured in the film will be several original songs contributed by Mark Ronson, with vocals by Daniel Merriweather; and by Ben Gibbard.
“I absolutely love Jason Winer’s new take on ‘Arthur,’” says Ronson. “I think the music will be a signature element of the film and I relish the prospect of being a part of that.”
“Arthur” is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation of a Kevin McCormick / MBST Entertainment / Benderspink Production, starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Luis Guzmán, Nick Nolte and Jennifer Garner. Directed by Jason Winer from a screenplay by Peter Baynham, story by Steve Gordon, the film is produced by Larry Brezner, Kevin McCormick, Chris Bender and Michael Tadross. Serving as executive producers are Scott Kroopf, J.C. Spink, Russell Brand and Nik Linnen. Uta Briesewitz is the director of photography; Sarah Knowles, the production designer; Brent White, the editor; and Juliet Polcsa, the costume designer.
“Arthur” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. http://www.arthurthemovie.com/
Film also Features New Songs by Mark Ronson and Ben Gibbard, Vocals by Daniel Merriweather
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedy “Arthur,” in theaters nationwide on April 8th.
“Arthur” stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren as his lifelong nanny and best friend, Hobson.
Shapiro, a prolific composer and eight-time recipient of the BMI Film Music Award, says, “Arthur treats the world as a toy to be played with. He’s irresponsible, but also kind-hearted, generous and has a love of life, and Jason and I wanted the palette of the score to reflect that dichotomy and Arthur’s upbeat worldview.”
Also featured in the film will be several original songs contributed by Mark Ronson, with vocals by Daniel Merriweather; and by Ben Gibbard.
“I absolutely love Jason Winer’s new take on ‘Arthur,’” says Ronson. “I think the music will be a signature element of the film and I relish the prospect of being a part of that.”
“Arthur” is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation of a Kevin McCormick / MBST Entertainment / Benderspink Production, starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Luis Guzmán, Nick Nolte and Jennifer Garner. Directed by Jason Winer from a screenplay by Peter Baynham, story by Steve Gordon, the film is produced by Larry Brezner, Kevin McCormick, Chris Bender and Michael Tadross. Serving as executive producers are Scott Kroopf, J.C. Spink, Russell Brand and Nik Linnen. Uta Briesewitz is the director of photography; Sarah Knowles, the production designer; Brent White, the editor; and Juliet Polcsa, the costume designer.
“Arthur” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. http://www.arthurthemovie.com/
Monday, March 7, 2011
Review: "The Constant Gardener" is Constantly Good (Happy B'day, Rachel Weisz)
TRASH IN MY EYE No. 22 (of 2006) by Leroy Douresseaux
The Constant Gardener (2005)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany/UK
Running time: 129 minutes (2 hours, 9 minutes)
MPAA – R for language, some violent images, and sexual content/nudity
DIRECTOR: Fernando Meirelles
WRITER: Jeffrey Caine (based upon the novel by John le Carré)
PRODUCER: Simon Channing Williams
CINEMATOGRAPHER: César Charlone
EDITOR: Clair Simpson
Academy Award winner
DRAMA/THRILLER/ROMANCE
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, and Pete Postlethwaite, Donald Sumpter, Hubert Koundé, Archie Punjabi, Gerard McSorley, and Samuel Otage
Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes) fell in love with his wife, Tessa (Rachel Weisz), when she first confronted him after a speech at a diplomatic conference. Tessa followed the Justin, a member of the British High Commission to Nairobi, Kenya and became his wife, but she remained a dedicated human rights and peace activist on her own, fighting for the health of poor Africans. Eventually, Tess is found brutally murdered, and her companion, a local doctor (Samuel Otage) and close friend of Tessa’s, appears to have fled the seen of the murder
The gossips in the Quayle’s personal and professional circle think this was a crime of passion. Justin’s colleague, Sandy Woodrow (Danny Huston, in a fine supporting performance), and Justin’s superior at the British High Council, Bernard Pellegrin (Bill Nighy), assume that Justin will leave the matter of Tessa’s murder to their discretion and instead, tend to his passion – the lovely gardens that surround the Quayles’ home in Nairobi.
Much to their chagrin, Justin begins his own investigation, and nothing will stop him from uncovering the truth, not even rumors of his wife’s affairs. But this is a conspiracy much larger and more dangerous than he can imagine, involving giant, multi-national pharmaceutical companies, assassins for hire, and the continent of Africa – rife with civil war, starvation, corrupt governments, and deadly epidemics.
Based upon the best-selling novel by John Le Carré, The Constant Gardener delivers on the promise shown by director Fernando Meirelles in the Oscar-nominated, City of God. It’s a riveting suspense thriller full of conniving agents, evil corporations, and British accents. Its complicated web of bribes, handshake deals, and murder ensnares the viewer with engaging characters in a thrill delivery system that pays off like crack and makes you want more – credit to screenwriter Jeffrey Caine. Meirelles is clever and imaginative with the way he uses camera angles, movements, focus, subject, structure, etc., making the most of the possibilities afforded him by a good script.
But what’s most surprising here is that there is a rather poignant and engaging romance film that weaves through of the scheming and deceptions (keenly embodied by Bill Nighy, a master of playing sly, bold, and cultured bad guys) – basically a political thriller seen through a romance. Meirelles expertly balances this, making the romance as entrancing as the suspense. Through flashbacks that increase the narrative flow and enhances the intensity of Justin Quayle’s search for his wife’s murderers, Meirelles insures that the film’s advertising tagline, “Love. At all costs,” is damn true.
It helps to have a good cast, in particularly strong leads. Rachel Weisz is beautiful, charming, and sexy as the passionate activist. She gives Tessa Quayle an exuberant quality that makes the early stages of Justin and Tessa’s love a bubbly affair. Later, she makes Tessa a proud and strong woman who looks out for her man and for the world, but retains a shy vulnerability that makes us believe she really needs Justin, wants him, and loves him.
Ralph Fiennes is the master of the upper class gentleman characters, always involved in dangerous or controversial love affairs, usually with women who aren’t in his social class or social circles. There is, however, truth in his performances that we can see in his facial expressions and in his eyes. You can buy his characters’ passions; they are real where a lesser actor would make such an affair seem contrived. For some reason, I can believe that this man will be true to his love at all costs, and that’s what sells this poignant drama and gripping whodunit – the thing that takes a good film one step up to the next level.
9 of 10
A+
Monday, January 30, 2006
NOTES:
2006 Academy Awards: 1 win: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” (Rachel Weisz); 4 nominations: “Best Achievement in Editing” (Claire Simpson), “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score” (Alberto Iglesias), and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay” (Jeffrey Caine)
2006 BAFTA Awards: 1 win: “Best Editing” (Claire Simpson); 9 nominations: “Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film” (Simon Channing Williams, Fernando Meirelles, and Jeffrey Caine), “Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music” (Alberto Iglesias), “Best Cinematography” (César Charlone), “Best Film” (Simon Channing Williams), “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role” (Ralph Fiennes), “Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role” (Rachel Weisz), “Best Screenplay – Adapted” (Jeffrey Caine), “Best Sound” (Joakim Sundström, Stuart Wilson. Mike Prestwood Smith, and Sven Taits), and “David Lean Award for Direction” (Fernando Meirelles)
2006 Golden Globes: 1win: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture” (Rachel Weisz); 2 nominations: “Best Director - Motion Picture” (Fernando Meirelles), “Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Constant Gardener (2005)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany/UK
Running time: 129 minutes (2 hours, 9 minutes)
MPAA – R for language, some violent images, and sexual content/nudity
DIRECTOR: Fernando Meirelles
WRITER: Jeffrey Caine (based upon the novel by John le Carré)
PRODUCER: Simon Channing Williams
CINEMATOGRAPHER: César Charlone
EDITOR: Clair Simpson
Academy Award winner
DRAMA/THRILLER/ROMANCE
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, and Pete Postlethwaite, Donald Sumpter, Hubert Koundé, Archie Punjabi, Gerard McSorley, and Samuel Otage
Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes) fell in love with his wife, Tessa (Rachel Weisz), when she first confronted him after a speech at a diplomatic conference. Tessa followed the Justin, a member of the British High Commission to Nairobi, Kenya and became his wife, but she remained a dedicated human rights and peace activist on her own, fighting for the health of poor Africans. Eventually, Tess is found brutally murdered, and her companion, a local doctor (Samuel Otage) and close friend of Tessa’s, appears to have fled the seen of the murder
The gossips in the Quayle’s personal and professional circle think this was a crime of passion. Justin’s colleague, Sandy Woodrow (Danny Huston, in a fine supporting performance), and Justin’s superior at the British High Council, Bernard Pellegrin (Bill Nighy), assume that Justin will leave the matter of Tessa’s murder to their discretion and instead, tend to his passion – the lovely gardens that surround the Quayles’ home in Nairobi.
Much to their chagrin, Justin begins his own investigation, and nothing will stop him from uncovering the truth, not even rumors of his wife’s affairs. But this is a conspiracy much larger and more dangerous than he can imagine, involving giant, multi-national pharmaceutical companies, assassins for hire, and the continent of Africa – rife with civil war, starvation, corrupt governments, and deadly epidemics.
Based upon the best-selling novel by John Le Carré, The Constant Gardener delivers on the promise shown by director Fernando Meirelles in the Oscar-nominated, City of God. It’s a riveting suspense thriller full of conniving agents, evil corporations, and British accents. Its complicated web of bribes, handshake deals, and murder ensnares the viewer with engaging characters in a thrill delivery system that pays off like crack and makes you want more – credit to screenwriter Jeffrey Caine. Meirelles is clever and imaginative with the way he uses camera angles, movements, focus, subject, structure, etc., making the most of the possibilities afforded him by a good script.
But what’s most surprising here is that there is a rather poignant and engaging romance film that weaves through of the scheming and deceptions (keenly embodied by Bill Nighy, a master of playing sly, bold, and cultured bad guys) – basically a political thriller seen through a romance. Meirelles expertly balances this, making the romance as entrancing as the suspense. Through flashbacks that increase the narrative flow and enhances the intensity of Justin Quayle’s search for his wife’s murderers, Meirelles insures that the film’s advertising tagline, “Love. At all costs,” is damn true.
It helps to have a good cast, in particularly strong leads. Rachel Weisz is beautiful, charming, and sexy as the passionate activist. She gives Tessa Quayle an exuberant quality that makes the early stages of Justin and Tessa’s love a bubbly affair. Later, she makes Tessa a proud and strong woman who looks out for her man and for the world, but retains a shy vulnerability that makes us believe she really needs Justin, wants him, and loves him.
Ralph Fiennes is the master of the upper class gentleman characters, always involved in dangerous or controversial love affairs, usually with women who aren’t in his social class or social circles. There is, however, truth in his performances that we can see in his facial expressions and in his eyes. You can buy his characters’ passions; they are real where a lesser actor would make such an affair seem contrived. For some reason, I can believe that this man will be true to his love at all costs, and that’s what sells this poignant drama and gripping whodunit – the thing that takes a good film one step up to the next level.
9 of 10
A+
Monday, January 30, 2006
NOTES:
2006 Academy Awards: 1 win: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” (Rachel Weisz); 4 nominations: “Best Achievement in Editing” (Claire Simpson), “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score” (Alberto Iglesias), and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay” (Jeffrey Caine)
2006 BAFTA Awards: 1 win: “Best Editing” (Claire Simpson); 9 nominations: “Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film” (Simon Channing Williams, Fernando Meirelles, and Jeffrey Caine), “Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music” (Alberto Iglesias), “Best Cinematography” (César Charlone), “Best Film” (Simon Channing Williams), “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role” (Ralph Fiennes), “Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role” (Rachel Weisz), “Best Screenplay – Adapted” (Jeffrey Caine), “Best Sound” (Joakim Sundström, Stuart Wilson. Mike Prestwood Smith, and Sven Taits), and “David Lean Award for Direction” (Fernando Meirelles)
2006 Golden Globes: 1win: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture” (Rachel Weisz); 2 nominations: “Best Director - Motion Picture” (Fernando Meirelles), “Best Motion Picture – Drama
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
2011 NAACP Image Award Winners in Film Categories
The 42nd NAACP Image Awards ceremony was held Friday night (March 4th) at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The Image Awards celebrate and honor the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of film, television, music, and literature. The awards also honor individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.
This honor isn’t just for African-Americans/Black people, as Latino and Asian and Asian American artists have also received awards and nominations. In fact, Sofia Vergara, the Columbia-born actress and star of ABC’s hit series, “Modern Family,” won an Image Award this year. I was unable to watch the entire awards broadcast (on FOX), so a hearty thank you to the website Current.com for their complete winners list.
42ND NAACP Image Awards Film Winners List:
Outstanding Motion Picture: “For Colored Girls”
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Denzel Washington – “The Book of Eli”
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Halle Berry – “Frankie and Alice”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Samuel L. Jackson – “Mother and Child”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls”
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture: “Frankie and Alice”
Outstanding Foreign Motion Picture: “Biutiful”
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): TIE
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): Tyler Perry – “For Colored Girls”
This honor isn’t just for African-Americans/Black people, as Latino and Asian and Asian American artists have also received awards and nominations. In fact, Sofia Vergara, the Columbia-born actress and star of ABC’s hit series, “Modern Family,” won an Image Award this year. I was unable to watch the entire awards broadcast (on FOX), so a hearty thank you to the website Current.com for their complete winners list.
42ND NAACP Image Awards Film Winners List:
Outstanding Motion Picture: “For Colored Girls”
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Denzel Washington – “The Book of Eli”
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Halle Berry – “Frankie and Alice”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Samuel L. Jackson – “Mother and Child”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls”
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture: “Frankie and Alice”
Outstanding Foreign Motion Picture: “Biutiful”
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): TIE
- Mary King, Anna Waterhouse, Joe Shrapnel, Marko King, Jonathan Watters, Cheryl Edwards – “Frankie and Alice”
- Michael Elliot – “Just Wright”
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): Tyler Perry – “For Colored Girls”
2011 NAACP Image Award Winners in Television Categories
42ND NAACP Image Awards Television Winners List:
Outstanding Comedy Series: “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: David Mann – “Meet the Browns”
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Vanessa Williams – “Desperate Housewives”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ice Cube – “Are We There Yet?”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sofia Vergara – “Modern Family”
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Kevin Rodney Sullivan – “Modern Family” (Game Changer)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Aaron McGruder – “The Boondocks”
Outstanding Drama Series: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: LL Cool J – “NCIS: Los Angeles”
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Regina King – “Southland”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Terrence Howard – “Law & Order: Los Angeles”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: S. Epatha Merkerson – “Law & Order”
Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series: Shonda Rhimes – “Private Practice” – (Did You Hear What Happened to Charlotte King?)
Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series: Millicent Shelton – “Men of a Certain Age” (Go with the Flow)
Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: “Sins of the Mother”
Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Idris Elba – “Luther”
Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Jill Scott – “Sins of the Mother”
Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: Rodney Saulsberry – “The Bold and the Beautiful”
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: Tatyana Ali – “The Young and the Restless”
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special): “Unsung”
Outstanding Talk Series: “The View”
Outstanding Reality Series: “Sunday Best”
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special): “UNCF An Evening of Stars Tribute to Lionel Richie”
Outstanding Children’s Program: “True Jackson, VP”
Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program (Series or Special): Keke Palmer – “True Jackson, VP”
Outstanding Documentary (Theatrical or Television): “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots”
Outstanding Comedy Series: “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: David Mann – “Meet the Browns”
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Vanessa Williams – “Desperate Housewives”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ice Cube – “Are We There Yet?”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sofia Vergara – “Modern Family”
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Kevin Rodney Sullivan – “Modern Family” (Game Changer)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Aaron McGruder – “The Boondocks”
Outstanding Drama Series: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: LL Cool J – “NCIS: Los Angeles”
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Regina King – “Southland”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Terrence Howard – “Law & Order: Los Angeles”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: S. Epatha Merkerson – “Law & Order”
Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series: Shonda Rhimes – “Private Practice” – (Did You Hear What Happened to Charlotte King?)
Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series: Millicent Shelton – “Men of a Certain Age” (Go with the Flow)
Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: “Sins of the Mother”
Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Idris Elba – “Luther”
Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Jill Scott – “Sins of the Mother”
Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: Rodney Saulsberry – “The Bold and the Beautiful”
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: Tatyana Ali – “The Young and the Restless”
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special): “Unsung”
Outstanding Talk Series: “The View”
Outstanding Reality Series: “Sunday Best”
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special): “UNCF An Evening of Stars Tribute to Lionel Richie”
Outstanding Children’s Program: “True Jackson, VP”
Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program (Series or Special): Keke Palmer – “True Jackson, VP”
Outstanding Documentary (Theatrical or Television): “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots”
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