The aliens from Sony's "District 9" scored big during The Hollywood Reporter's 39th annual Key Art Awards.
Honoring the best in movie marketing, Friday's event at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles saw "District 9" take home 11 awards, including the best-in-show prize for its integrating marketing campaigning as well as three other best-in-show laurels for its outdoor advertising (built around its "Bus Stop for Humans Bus Shelter"), TV spots and digital campaign.
The awards ceremony culminated with Sylvester Stallone receiving the Visionary Award, given annually to a filmmaker who inspires movie marketers.
"At the end of the day, there is no question that Sylvester Stallone delivers great product," THR publisher Lori Burgess said before calling Stallone to the candlelit stage at what once was the altar of the former St. Vibiana Roman Catholic cathedral, which has been converted to a party space. "He's put his stamp on film like very few people of his generation.
Honoring the best in movie marketing, Friday's event at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles saw "District 9" take home 11 awards, including the best-in-show prize for its integrating marketing campaigning as well as three other best-in-show laurels for its outdoor advertising (built around its "Bus Stop for Humans Bus Shelter"), TV spots and digital campaign.
The awards ceremony culminated with Sylvester Stallone receiving the Visionary Award, given annually to a filmmaker who inspires movie marketers.
"At the end of the day, there is no question that Sylvester Stallone delivers great product," THR publisher Lori Burgess said before calling Stallone to the candlelit stage at what once was the altar of the former St. Vibiana Roman Catholic cathedral, which has been converted to a party space. "He's put his stamp on film like very few people of his generation.
- 6/11/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Friday, May 7, 2010 should be called Jesse Plemons Day. It's the day his new film "Happiness Runs" hits theaters and the day Season 4 of "Friday Night Lights" premieres on NBC. His character, fan favorite Landry Clarke, will be featured more than ever, now that other characters have grown up and moved out of Dillon, Texas. Plemons, who has been acting since he played a cowboy in a Coke commercial at age 3, may surprise his "Friday Night Lights" fans when he plays a cruel drug dealer in "Happiness." But for Plemons, it's all about new learning experiences. Back Stage: You started acting at a young age. When did you know you wanted to be a professional actor?Jesse Plemons: I guess when you're a child actor you don't really think, "I'm going to do this for the rest of my life." But I had a lot of fun meeting new people,...
- 5/5/2010
- backstage.com
From the Darlings to the Eastmans: "Dirty Sexy Money" star Donald Sutherland is set to star on CBS' drama pilot "The Eastmans."
Meanwhile, "Lost" alum Ian Somerhalder is closing in on a lead on CW's drama pilot "Vampire Diaries," while Allison Munn has landed a lead on NBC's untitled Justin Adler comedy pilot.
Additionally, Joy Suprano has joined NBC's comedy pilot "100 Questions for Charlotte Payne," and Joaquim de Almeida has been added to CBS' drama pilot "Three Rivers."
Wbtv's "Eastmans" revolves around a dysfunctional family of doctors. Sutherland will play the rogue and wealthy patriarch, a distinguished cardiologist.
The role is reminiscent of his larger-than-life Tripp Darling on ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money."
Sutherland is the latest "Money" alum to board a broadcast pilot in a central role. Peter Krause plays the lead on NBC's "Parenthood," and Zoe McLellan is the lead on CBS' "House Rules."
Based on the Alloy novels,...
Meanwhile, "Lost" alum Ian Somerhalder is closing in on a lead on CW's drama pilot "Vampire Diaries," while Allison Munn has landed a lead on NBC's untitled Justin Adler comedy pilot.
Additionally, Joy Suprano has joined NBC's comedy pilot "100 Questions for Charlotte Payne," and Joaquim de Almeida has been added to CBS' drama pilot "Three Rivers."
Wbtv's "Eastmans" revolves around a dysfunctional family of doctors. Sutherland will play the rogue and wealthy patriarch, a distinguished cardiologist.
The role is reminiscent of his larger-than-life Tripp Darling on ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money."
Sutherland is the latest "Money" alum to board a broadcast pilot in a central role. Peter Krause plays the lead on NBC's "Parenthood," and Zoe McLellan is the lead on CBS' "House Rules."
Based on the Alloy novels,...
- 3/25/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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