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The US Premiere of the BAFTA Film Awards

Posted in Awards, Movies, Television on February 8, 2011| 1 Comment »

Much like how the Academy Awards are presented here in the United States, the Orange British Academy Film Awards are given out in Britain every year.

This year is a monumental, as it will be the first time these awards will be telecast in the United States. BBC America will provide the first US broadcast of these prestigious awards, which are regarded as a strong indicator of who may very well walk away with the Academy Awards.

Otherwise known as the BAFTA Film Awards, the ceremony will premiere on BBC America on Sunday, February 13 at 8 PM and will include a 30-minute red carpet pre-show. Well-known faces such as Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, James Franco, Helena Bonham Carter and Christian Bale will vie for the gold statuette. You can see the full list of nominees for the BAFTA’s here.

Also, the young actors who have been nominated for the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award include Andrew Garfield (The Social Network), Tom Hardy (Inception), Gemma Arterton (Tamara Drewe), Aaron Johnson (Kick Ass) and Emma Stone (Easy A). This audience award is voted for by the British public and presented to an actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and promise.

You can learn more about the British Academy of Film and Television Arts here.

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Who Should Play Lois Lane?

Posted in Casting, Geekdom, Movies on February 2, 2011| 2 Comments »

Henry Cavill

There has been quite a bit of speculation in Hollywood about who should play the legendary Lois Lane in the reboot of the Superman franchise now that British actor Henry Cavill (The Tudors) [see photo to right] has been cast as Clark Kent. All anyone has to do is conduct a simple search of the internet to find numerous articles on the subject, listing the author’s suggestions on which actresses should be considered for the role or which names have been tossed around for the part.

I, too, have been wondering which Hollywood starlet will get plucked out of the horde of actresses clamoring to play this plum role and while the list that follows does reflect some names that have appeared on a few other lists, I think these ladies might be strong contenders. Please note they appear in no particular order:

Summer Glau

Summer Glau – Summer has a history with the sci-fi realm because of her roles in the short-lived Joss Whedon shows Firefly and Dollhouse as well as her turn as Cameron on the FOX drama Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Currently she can be seen in the NBC series The Cape, which seems destined for a short run (sorry fans the ratings just aren’t there and the show just had its episode run cut from 13 to 10 so don’t be surprised if an early cancellation isn’t announced soon), allowing Summer time to prepare for this role.

Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly – This Canadian beauty from the ground-breaking ABC series Lost could certainly handle the tougher aspects of Lois Lane and she has dabbled in box office success with her small role in the Oscar winning film The Hurt Locker. Both of these experiences would help her in stepping into these very large shoes with aplomb.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams – Touted as one of the front-runners for this role, Rachel’s name has, of course, appeared on a number of these lists. And, she clearly has a wealthy of box office experience from which to derive, including her role in the tear-jerker The Notebook, the whimsical Morning Glory and even the farcical Mean Girls.

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall – While Rebecca is one of the lesser known of the actresses on this list, she certainly held her own alongside John Hamm and Ben Affleck in the box office film The Town. She could easily handle the dense mythology of the franchise thanks to her work in the films Frost/Nixon and The Prestige as well as handle the lead role as she did in Vicky Christina Barcelona.

Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin – Ginnifer has appeared in wide ranging TV shows, like Ed and Big Love as well as the box office films like How to Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, Walk the Line, A Single Man and He’s Just Not That Into You. Her experiences in all these varying genres would prove essential in portraying a multi-faceted character like Lois Lane.

Rachel Boston

Rachel Boston – Best known for her role in the 1960’s-based series American Dreams, Rachel also appeared in the short-lived TV show The Ex-List and has appeared in the box office film (500) Days of Summer. Landing this role would certainly put her on the fast track to more attention and bigger opportunities in film and TV.

Which actress would you like to see play this iconic figure from comic book and pop culture legend? Please share.

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Box Office Movies Coming Out in February

Posted in Movies on January 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Based on information provided by the Dark Horizons site and internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in movie theatres in February:

Waiting for Forever
Opens: February

The film follows Will Donnor (Tom Sturridge), a twenty-something guy who exclusively wears pajamas, juggles for a living, and has no motivation to do anything except follow struggling actress Emma Twist (Rachel Bilson), a childhood friend, from city to city because he believes that they are destined to be together. The film also stars Nikki Blonsky, Jamie King, Matthew Davis, Richard Jenkins and Blythe Danner.

London Boulevard
Opens: February

After being released from prison, a South London criminal (Colin Farrell) tries to give up the gangster life by becoming a handyman for a reclusive young actress (Keira Knightley). The movie also stars Anna Friel, Ray Winstone and David Thewlis.

The Roommate
Opens: February 4

This psychological thriller is about a demented college freshman (Leighton Meester) who becomes obsessed with her new roommate (Minka Kelly). Frances Fisher, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka and Matt Lanter co-star.

Frankie and Alice
Opens: February 4 (Limited Release)

This drama centers on a young woman (Halle Berry) with multiple personality disorder who struggles not to give in to her racist alter-personality. The cast includes Stellan Skarsgard, Phylicia Rashad and Chandra Wilson.

The Other Woman
Opens: February 4 (Limited Release)

The film stars Natalie Portman, Scott Cohen and Lisa Kudrow with the story revolving around a young woman who finds her relationship with her precocious stepson the key to recovering from a newborn’s death, family issues and her marriage.

The Eagle
Opens: February 11

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, a young centurion (Channing Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father who commanded the team. The cast includes Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland and Mark Strong.

Gnomeo and Juliet 3D
Opens: February 11

The greatest love story ever told, Gnomeo and Juliet are two garden gnomes who have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness. The voices in the film are provided by James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith and Jason Statham.

Cedar Rapids
Opens: February 11

The story centers on a wholesome and naive small-town Wisconsin man (Ed Helms), who, when his role model dies, must represent his company at a regional insurance conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his mind is blown by the big-town experience. The film also stars John C. Reilly, Sigourney Weaver, Alia Shawkat and Anne Heche.

In Her Skin
Opens: February 11

A drama about a missing 15-year-old in Melbourne, Australia in 1999 stars Guy Pearce, Sam Neill and Miranda Otto.

Just Go With It
Opens: February 11

A successful plastic surgeon (Adam Sandler) pretends to be unhappily married to get women. When he finally meets a girl he believes to be the woman of his dreams and is afraid of telling her the truth, he lies and says he’s in the midst of finalizing a divorce to which she requests to meet his soon-to-be ex. He ends up asking his office manager (Jennifer Aniston) to pose as his wife. The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Brooklyn Decker and Dave Matthews.

The Resident
Opens: February 17 (Limited Release)

The film stars Hilary Swank as a beautiful young doctor who begins a new life in Brooklyn after separating from her husband. Her stunning loft seems too good to be true, until mysterious occurrences lead her to believe she’s not alone. The film also stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lee Pace and Christopher Lee.

I Am Number Four
Opens: February 18

Nine infant aliens flee their home planet to hide out on Earth. The species that destroyed their planet, however, has followed them and sets out to hunt them down. As the infants grow into teenagers with special powers, three of them are killed. A fourth (Alex Pettyfer) has fallen in love and now has something to stand up and fight for. The film also stars Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Agron, Kevin Durand and Teresa Palmer.

Unknown
Opens: February 18

Liam Neeson stars in this thriller about a man who wakes up from a coma after a car accident during a business trip in Berlin to discover someone else has taken over his identity and left him on the run from mysterious assassins. The movie co-stars Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aidan Quinn and Frank Langella.

Vanishing on 7th Street
Opens: February 18 (Limited Release)

Hayden Christensen and Thandie Newton star in this horror thriller about what happens when an unexplained blackout plunges Detroit into total darkness. When the sun rises there are only a few people left, with most of the population seemingly having disappeared right out of their clothing. The survivors begin to discover that the shadows hold danger as the daylight begins to disappear. As darkness closes in, they soon discover exactly what they’re up against.

Big Momma: Like Father Like Son
Opens: February 18

FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son, Trent, go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them. The cast includes Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson, Max Casella, Tony Curran and Faizon Love.

Bereavement
Opens: February 18 (limited release)

This thriller stars Michael Biehn (Terminator) in a story about what happens when a 6-year-old boy is kidnapped and imprisoned by a psychotic recluse for years.

Drive Angry
Opens: February 25

A vengeful father hunts down the people who brutally killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby. As the chase gets bloodier by the mile, his rescue spins out of control, leaving bodies strewn along the highway. The cast includes Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, David Morse, Billy Burke and William Fichtner.

Shelter
Opens: February 25

A female forensic psychiatrist discovers that all of one of her patient’s multiple personalities are murder victims. She will have to find out what’s happening before her time is finished. The film stars Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Frances Conroy.

Movies coming out in March will be posted at the end of February.

Enjoy!

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BREAKING NEWS: Superman Has Been Cast

Posted in Breaking News, Casting, Geekdom, Movies on January 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Henry Cavill

Actor Henry Cavill, best known for his role in the cable TV series The Tudors has been chosen as the man of steel. That’s right he will appear in the upcoming Superman movie to be directed Zack Snyder, playing the legendary dual role of Clark Kent and Superman.

This news broke this morning and comes courtesy of The Wrap (among many other outlets).

Congrats to Henry!!

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Registration for Comic Con

Posted in Breaking News, Comic Con, Convention/Event, Geekdom, Messages, Movies, Television on January 24, 2011| 1 Comment »

Looks like attendee registration for Comic-Con is set to open on Saturday, February 5 at 9 AM Pacific time.

Mark your calendars and be prepared!

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January Box Office Movies

Posted in Movies on December 31, 2010| 1 Comment »

Based on information provided by the Dark Horizons site and internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in January:

Season of the Witch
Opens: January 7

A 14th century Crusader returns to a homeland devastated by the Black Death. A beleaguered church, deeming sorcery the culprit of the plague, commands two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Stephen Campbell Moore and Claire Foy.

Somewhere
Opens: January 7

Stephen Dorff stars as an actor whose life is chronicled in the tabloids until his 11-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning) comes into the picture and he starts to question is life. The co-stars include Benicio Del Toro and Michelle Monaghan.

Barney’s Version
Opens: January 14

Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti) is a seemingly ordinary man who lives an extraordinary life, spanning three decades, two continents, three wives, one outrageous father and a dangerously dissolute best friend. The film co-stars Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver and Scott Speedman.

Biutiful
Opens: January 14

Javier Bardem plays a man on the road to redemption who struggles with reality and the afterlife.

Blue Valentine
Opens: January 14

Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams star as a couple who are at a crossroads in their relationship; she is a woman who has grown abundantly as a person since meeting her husband, but he has remained the same as the day they met.

Every Day
Opens: January 14

A dissatisfied TV writer finds himself suffering a mid-life crisis, his teenage son has just come out of the closet, his younger son is scared of everything, a sexy female co-worker is tempting him, and his wife has moved her sick and embittered father from Detroit into their home in NY which adds stress to an already strained marriage. The cast includes Helen Hunt, Liev Schreiber, Carla Gugino, Ezra Miller and Brian Dennehy.

The Cabin in the Woods
Opens: January 14

This movie is a twisted and unusual take on a familiar “cabin in the woods” formula, starring Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Amy Acker and Fran Kranz.

The Dilemma
Opens: January 14

Ronny (Vince Vaughn) has idealized his business partner and best friend Isaac (Kevin James) marriage for years. But when he discovers that Isaac’s wife is cheating, his faith in relationships it shattered and he becomes unhinged. Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Channing Tatum and Queen Latifah co-star.

The Green Hornet
Opens: January 14

Britt Reid is a wealthy industrialist by day, but at night he goes out in his masked “Green Hornet” identity to fight crime as a vigilante, accompanied by his similarly masked Asian manservant Kato who drives a car equipped with advanced technology. Stars include Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz, Jay Chou, Edward James Olmos and Christopher Waltz.

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
Opens: January 21

A young girl inadvertently unleashes a race of ancient monsters while exploring her father’s 19th century mansion, starring Guy Pearce and Katie Holmes.

No Strings Attached
Opens: January 21

A guy and a girl struggle to have an exclusively sexual relationship as they both come to realize they want much more. The film stars Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Greta Gerwig and Kevin Kline.

From Prada to Nada
Opens: January 28

Alexa Vega (Spy Kids) stars in this movie that is a take on the Jane Austen world of Sense and Sensibility only this is with a Latin spin and set in East Los Angeles.

Restless
Opens: January 28

The film follows a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from World War II. The cast includes Mia Wasikowska, Henry Hopper and Ryo Kase.

The Mechanic
Opens: January 28

Jason Statham stars in this remake of the Charles Bronson film about an elite hit man as he teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims. The cast includes Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland.

The Rite
Opens: January 28

The film follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak, who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest (Anthony Hopkins) who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. The cast includes Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds and Rutger Hauer.

Movies coming out in February will be posted at the end of January.

Enjoy!

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Year-End Round-Up: Faces to Watch in 2011

Posted in Messages, Movies, Television, Year End Round Up on December 30, 2010| 1 Comment »

Much like the New Faces of 2010, there are always entertainers of note to be on the look-out for in the new year. With the help of some online research, here are my predictions for the faces of 2011 (in no particular order):

Madeline Carroll

1. Madeline Carroll – Madeline starred in this year’s heart-warming movie by Rob Reiner called Flipped, but this talented 14-year-old has appeared in the box office movies The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Resident Evil: Extinction and The Spy Next Door as well as appearing in Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Lie to Me, NCIS and Private Practice. Among her five upcoming projects, she will appear in Mr. Popper’s Penguins with Jim Carrey and Vanilla Gorilla with Arnold Vosloo.

Sarah Shahi

2. Sarah Shahi – Sarah Shahi has the lead role in the new USA Network series called Fairly Legal that will debut on January 20 at 10 PM, but viewers will remember for her roles in the TV series The L Word and Life. She has also been seen in the first season of Alias, the pilot episode of Supernatural and an episode of Psych.

Rooney Mara

3. Rooney Mara – Rooney landed the plum role in the American version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo that will be out in theatres next year; but her resume includes the films The Social Network, the 2010 version of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Youth in Revolt and Dare (with Emmy Rossum and Zach Gilford) and appearances in the TV shows ER, Women’s Murder Club, The Cleaner and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Rami Malek

4. Rami Malek – Rami will be seen in the two-part final movie Breaking Dawn in the Twilight saga franchise, but he has appeared in the final season of 24, the box office films Night at the Museum and its sequel and the mini-series The Pacific.

Jason Momoa

5. Jason Momoa – While Jason is recognizable to TV viewers for his roles as Ronan in Stargate Atlantis, Jason in Baywatch and Frankie in the short-lived series North Shore, he will gain much more notoriety when he appears in the lead role in the box office remake of Conan and the new HBO series Game of Thrones.

Tyler Posey

6. Tyler Posey – Early in 2011 Tyler will star in the new MTV series Teen Wolf loosely based on the 1985 box office film, but he got his start in the TV series Doc, starring Billy Ray Cyrus and starred in the box office film Maid In Manhattan with Jennifer Lopez. He has also appeared in the TV shows Lincoln Heights and Brothers & Sisters and the TV mini-series Into the West.

Lucy Punch

7. Lucy Punch – Lucy will be seen in the upcoming box office movie Bad Teacher alongside Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz; Take Me Home Tonight with Anna Faris, Topher Grace and Michelle Trachtenberg and A Little Bit of Heaven alongside Kate Hudson and Whoopi Goldberg. But audiences may recognize her as one of the evil step-sisters from the film Ella Enchanted and she has appeared in the films Hot Fuzz and Dinner for Schmucks.

Andrea Riseborough

8. Andrea Riseborough – Andrea starred in the 2010 box office movies Never Let Me Go with Carey Mulligan and Kiera Knightley and the independent films Made In Dagenham with Sally Hawkins and Bob Hoskins and Brighton Rock with Helen Mirren and John Hurt, but she has also been seen in the film Happy-Go-Lucky, the made-for-TV movie Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley and she will be seen in the films W.E. with Abbie Cornish and Resistance with Michael Sheen.

Jessica Chastian

9. Jessica Chastian – Jessica will star alongside Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Mike Vogel, Sissy Spacek, Viola Davis and Chris Lowell in the 2011 film The Help and in the upcoming film The Fields with Sam Worthington and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. She will also be seen in the movie Tree of Life, starring alongside Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. She has previously appeared in episodes of ER, Veronica Mars, Close to Home and the short-lived series Law & Order: Trial by Jury.

Keir Gilchrist

10. Keir Gilchrist – Keir has starred in the popular Showtime series United States of Tara and recently appeared in the independent film It’s Kind of a Funny Story with Emma Roberts and Zach Galifianakis, but he also appeared in episodes of Queer As Folk, Doc, 1-800-Missing and Life with Derek.

Are there any actors or actresses who you think are the faces to watch in 2011? Please share.

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Year-End Round-Up: New Faces for 2010

Posted in Messages, Movies, Television, Year End Round Up on December 30, 2010| 1 Comment »

Every year there are new faces introduced to the general viewing audience via television series and/or movies at the box office. This year is no different with very unique and diverse actors and actresses coming to the forefront to capture the attention of audiences all over the country (and in some instances the world).

Here, in no particular order, are the stand outs for 2010:

Gemma Arterton

1. Gemma Arterton – While Gemma made heads turn as Strawberry Fields in the 2008 James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, she also starred as Tess Durbeyfield in the 2008 TV mini-series Tess of the D’Urbervilles and in the box office movie Pirate Radio in 2009. But it has been her work throughout this year that has put her on the map. She starred not only in The Clash of the Titans but also Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and the independent movie Tamara Drewe. She is currently filming Men in Black III.

Isaiah Mustafa

2. Isaiah Mustafa – The guy from the Old Spice commercials who was “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” caused waves across the nation, putting this actor on the map. He appeared as Greta #3 on an episode of Chuck and then had a role in the Tyler Perry movie Madea’s Big Happy Family. Next up he will be seen in the 2011 box office movie Horrible Bosses.

Chloe Moretz

3. Chloe Moretz – This talented 13-year-old has quite a resume for someone so young, including the TV series Dirty Sexy Money and the 2005 box office film The Amityville Horror and (500) Days of Summer. But it was her role as Hit-Girl in the box office movie Kick-Ass that really got her noticed. She also appeared in the films Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the horror flick Let Me In. Among her 7 upcoming projects is the Kick-Ass sequel.

Maggie Q

4. Maggie Q – Already a superstar in Asia, Maggie is making a name for herself on American TV in the CW series Nikita. Her box office credits include Live Free or Die Hard, Mission: Impossible III, Deception and Balls of Fury. She will soon be seen in the box office film Priest.

Jennifer Lawrence

5. Jennifer Lawrence – She burst onto the scene in the independent film Winter’s Bone after appearing in the TBS series The Bill Engvall Show for 2 seasons, and now she will be seen in the Jodie Foster flick The Beaver, the film Like Crazy, the horror movie The House at the End of the Street and the much-anticipated blockbuster X-Men: First Class.

Jimmy Wolk

6. Jimmy Wolk – While his first big starring role on television was the short-lived FOX drama Lone Star, Jimmy made his TV debut in the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame movie Front of the Class. He also appeared in the box office movie You Again with Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman and Betty White.

Matt Passmore

7. Matt Passmore – Matt is well known in his home country of Australia, having starred in the TV shows MacLeod’s Daughters and Underbelly, but he made heads turn here in the States courtesy of his new A&E TV series The Glades, which is about a Chicago cop who moves to a small Florida town, joining the state police there. The Glades will be back for a second season this summer.

Ruth Wilson

8. Ruth Wilson – Just four years ago, Ruth landed the lead role in the 2006 adaptation of Jane Eyre and then appeared in last year’s AMC remake of The Prisoner. This year she appeared in the 6-part BBC America mini-series Luther alongside Idris Elba. And, it is rumored she will portray Jacqueline Kennedy in the anticipated 2011 film Flying Into Love.

Cast of Pretty Little Liars

9. The Cast of Pretty Little Liars – This new ABC Family Channel series based on the novels by Sara Shepard turned out to be quite the guilty pleasure over the summer. The show stars four up-and-coming young actresses, including Lucy Hale (Privileged), Ashley Benson (Eastwick), Shay Mitchell (Aaron Stone), and Troian Bellisario (NCIS) as well as some very familiar faces to the older TV generation such as Holly Marie Combs (Charmed), Chad Lowe (Life Goes On), Laura Leighton (the original Melrose Place) and Nia Peeples (Fame).

Benedict Cumberbatch

10. Benedict Cumberbatch – Benedict caught the attention of viewers courtesy of his appearance as the legendary Sherlock Holmes in the PBS 3-part mini-series Sherlock that recently aired here in the States and in the UK, but he has appeared in the box office films Atonement and The Other Boleyn Girl and will be seen in the upcoming films War Horse and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

Who are some of the new faces from this past year who caught your attention either on television or in film? Please share.

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Year-End Round-Up: In Remembrance

Posted in Messages, Movies, Music, Television, Year End Round Up on December 29, 2010| 1 Comment »

The following industry personalities (listed in alphabetical order) passed away in 2010. Heartfeat condolences are extended to their families, friends and fans:

Barbara Billingsley (Legendary Actress)
Lisa Blount (Actress)
Denise Borino-Quinn (Actress)
Tom Bosley (Legendary Actor)

Dixie Carter (Actress)
Christopher Cazenove (Actor)
Maury Chaykin (Actor)
Jill Clayburgh (Actress)
Gary Coleman (Actor)
Denise Cramsey (TV Producer)
Robert Culp (Actor)
Tony Curtis (Legendary Actor)

Dino De Laurentiis (Italian Movie Producer)
Jimmy Dean (Music Legend and Businessman)

Blake Edwards (Legendary Director)
Jamie Escalante (Los Angeles teacher who was inspiration for movie Stand and Deliver)

Eddie Fisher (Singer)
John Forsythe (Legendary Actor)

James Gammon (Actor)
Greg Giraldo (Comedian)
Harold Gould (Actor)
Peter Graves (Legendary Actor)
Kathryn Grayson (Legendary Actress and Singer)

Alexander Haig (Former Secretary of State)
Corey Haim (Actor)
Dennis Hopper (Legendary Actor)
Lena Horne (Legendary Singer)

Casey Johnson (Johnson & Johnson heiress)
Andrew Koenig (Actor)
Steve Landesberg (Actor-Comedian)
Art Linkletter (TV Host)

Simon MacCorkindale (Actor)
Teena Marie (Singer-Songwriter)
Jim Marshall (Legendary Music Photographer)
Kevin McCarthy (Legendary Actor)
Rue McClanahan (Actress)
Alexander McQueen (Fashion Designer)
Don Meredith (Football Legend and Legendary Sportscaster)
Mitch Miller (Legendary Musician)
Brittney Murphy (Actress)

Patricia Neal (Legendary Actress)
Edwin Newman (Journalist)
Leslie Nielsen (Legendary Actor)
Merlin Olsen (Football Legend and Actor)

Fess Parker (Legendary Actor)
Robert Parker (World-Renown Author)
Teddy Pendergrass (R&B Singer)
Ingrid Pitt (British Actress)

Frances Reid (Legendary Soap Actress)
Lynn Redgrave (Legendary Actress)

J. D. Salinger (World-Renown Author)
William Self (Actor, Producer and TV Executive)
Jean Simmons (Legendary Actress)
Gloria Stuart (Actress)
Joan Sutherland (Opera Singer)

Helen Wagner (Legendary Soap Opera Actress)
Albertina Walker (Gospel Singer)

NOTE: This list, in no way, covers all the industry talent who passed away this year. Again, condolences are extended to one and all.

Out of respect, please take a moment of silence.

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Year-End Round-Up: Awards Highlights for 2010

Posted in Messages, Movies, Music, Online Series, Television, Year End Round Up on December 29, 2010| Leave a Comment »

A lot of awards are given out every year and while every single award that is given out cannot be listed below; I did compile some of the top winners from the majority of the award shows that either aired on television or were presented over the course of 2010:

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS (January 6):

Film Actress: Sandra Bullock
Film Comedy: The Proposal
Film Actor of the Decade: Johnny Depp
TV Comedy: The Big Bang Theory
TV Sci-fi Fantasy: Supernatural
TV New Comedy: Glee
TV New Drama: The Vampire Diaries
Music Rock Band: Paramore

GOLDEN GLOBES (January 17):

Best Movie Actor, Drama: Jeff Bridges
Best Movie Actor, Comedy: Robert Downey, Jr.
Best Movie Supporting Actress, Drama: Monique
Best TV Actress: Julianna Margulies
Best Mini-Series Actress: Drew Barrymore
Best TV Supporting Actor: John Lithgow

SAG AWARDS (January 23):

Best Female TV Actress, Comedy: Tina Fey
Best Male Movie Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz
Best Ensemble TV Drama: Mad Men
Best Male Actor, Movie/Mini-Series: Kevin Bacon

GRAMMY AWARDS (January 31):

Record of the Year: “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon
New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Pop Collaboration: “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillait
Male Country Artist: “Sweet Thing” by Keith Urban
Rock Album: “21st Century Breakdown” by Green Day

DIRECTOR’S GUILD (Spring):

Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow
TV Drama, Director: Lesli Linka Glatter for Mad Men
Children’s Programming, Director: Allison Liddi-Brown for Princess Protection Program

BAFTA (February 21):

Best Film: The Hurt Locker
Best Actor: Colin Firth
Best Actress: Carey Mulligan
Music: Michael Giacchino
Costume Design: The Young Victoria
Rising Star: Kristen Stewart

NAACP IMAGE AWARDS (February 28):

Best Film Actress: Gabourey Sidibe
Best TV Drama: Lincoln Heights
Best TV Actress, Drama: Jada Pinkett Smith
Best Female Artist: Mary J. Blige

OSCARS (February 22):

Best Picture: The Hurt Locker
Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Best Animated Film: Up
Best Original Song in a Film: “The Weary Kind” from Crazy Heart

NICKELODEAN KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS (March 27-28):

Favorite TV Actress: Selena Gomez
Favorite Song: “You Belong To Me” by Taylor Swift
Cutest Couple: Jacob and Bella in The Twilight Saga: New Moon

STREAMY AWARDS [the best in web TV] (April 11):

Best Actress, Comedy: Felicia Day, The Guild
Best Actor, Comedy: Neil Patrick Harris, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Best Comedy: The Guild
Audience Choice: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (April 18):

Entertainer of the Year: Carrie Underwood
Female Vocalist: Miranda Lambert
New Artist: Luke Bryan
Song of the Year: “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum

MTV MOVIE AWARDS (May 31):

Breakthrough Performance: Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air
Generation Award: Sandra Bullock

CMT MUSIC AWARDS (June):

Video: “Cowboy Casanova” by Carrie Underwood
Duo Video: “Indian Summer” by Brooks & Dunn

TONY AWARDS (June 13):

Lead Actress, Musical: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Lead Actor, Play: Denzel Washington

SATURN AWARDS (June):

Best Younger Actor: Saoirse Ronan
International Film: District 9
Presentation on TV: Torchwood: Children of Earth
Actor on TV: Josh Holloway
Actress on TV: Anna Torv
Supporting Actress on TV: Julie Benz

BET AWARDS (June):

Female R&B Artist: Alicia Keys
Best Actor: Idris Elba
Humanitarian: John Legend
Lifetime Achievement: Prince

DAYTIME EMMYS (June):

Outstanding Drama: The Bold & the Beautiful
Supporting Actress: Julie Pinson for As the World Turns

TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARDS (Summer):

Program of the Year: Glee
Top Comedy: Modern Family
Comedy Actress: Jane Lynch

AIRLOCK ALPHA PORTAL AWARDS (August):

Best Supporting Actress: Alaina Huffman, Stargate Universe
Best Special Guest Star: Alex Kingston, Doctor Who
Best Actress: Eve Myles, Torchwood
Best Actor: David Tennant, Doctor Who

TEEN CHOICE AWARDS (August):

Choice Movie, Action Adventure: Sherlock Holmes
Choice Movie, Drama: The Blind Side
Choice TV Show, Fantasy/Sci-Fi: The Vampire Diaries
Choice TV Show, Action: NCIS: Los Angeles
Choice TV Actor, Action: Zachary Levi
Choice TV Actress, Action: Yvonne Strahovski
Choice TV Show, Comedy: Glee
Choice Summer TV Show: Pretty Little Liars
Choice Music, Rock Group: Paramore

VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (September 12):

Rock Video: 30 Seconds to Mars
Special Effects: Muse
Art Direction: Florence + the Machine

CREATIVE EMMYS (September):

Guest Actor in a Comedy: Neil Patrick Harris, Glee
Original Main Title Theme Music: Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman for Nurse Jackie

EMMY AWARDS (September):

Best Actor, Comedy: Jim Parsons
Best Actress, Drama: Kyra Sedgwick
Outstanding Mini-Series: The Pacific
Best Supporting Actress, Drama: Archie Panjabi
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy: Jane Lynch

SCREAM AWARDS (October 18):

Best TV Show: True Blood
Best Supporting Actress, Film: Anne Hathaway
Breakout Performance, Female: Chloe Moretz

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (November):

Adult Contemporary Artist: Michael Buble
Soundtrack Album: Glee: The Music 3 – Showstoppers
Male Artist: Brad Paisley

AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (December):

Artist of the Year: Carrie Underwood
Male Artist of the Year: Brad Paisley
Decade Award:  Rascal Flatts
Single of the Year:  “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum

Congratulations to all of these winners (and the countless others who won awards) over the course of 2010. Are any of your favorites included above? Was there an actress or entertainer who you thought should have received some type of award for their work in television, movies or music who didn’t? Please share your thoughts.

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