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Martin Scorsese to Receive Cinematic Imagery Award from Art Directors Guild
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2013


Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, whose films have consistently reflected the highest quality of production design, will receive the prestigious Cinematic Imagery Award from the Art Directors Guild

Oscar-Winning Production Designer Rick Carter to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


Two time Academy Award winning and four time nominated Production Designer and Art Director Rick Carter will receive the Art Directors Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award.

'Anna Karenina,' 'Life of Pi' and 'Skyfall' Win at 17th Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence in Production Design Awards
by Robert Diamond - Feb 3, 2013


The Art Directors Guild (ADG) last night announced winners of its 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW in nine categories of film, television, commercials and music videos during black-tie ceremonies at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

LES MIS, SKYFALL Among Nominees for 2012 Art Directors Guild Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2013


The Art Directors Guild (ADG) today announced nominations in nine categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the ADG's 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW for 2012.

DOWNTON ABBEY, HOMELAND Among Nominees of 17th Annual ART DIRECTORS GUILD Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2013


The Art Directors Guild (ADG) today announced nominations in nine categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the ADG's 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW for 2012.

Outstanding Creative Team to Collaborate on the 19th Annual SAG Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2013


Jeff Margolis, executive producer and director of the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced the team of talented producers and artists who will create this year's ceremonies.

Sherman Hemsley, Michael Eisner, et al. to Be Inducted Into Television Hall of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2011


The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Committee has selected a groundbreaking production team, an iconic executive, an internationally renowned TV variety show host, a leading actor, an award-winning lighting designer, a multiple Emmy®-winning producer, and one of television's most beloved comedy couples as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame, announced Television Academy Chairman and CEO John Shaffner.

STAGE TUBE: Jane Lynch on Stealing Hosting Gig from Ellen DeGeneres
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2011


GLEE star Jane Lynch will host the 2011 Emmy Awards on September 18. She'll be only the third female to host the show by herself in the history of the awards show- the others being Angela Lansbury and Ellen Degeneres. In the promo video below, Lynch jokes about how she landed the hosting gig. Click below to check it out!

J. Herbert Klein Celebrates July 4 With Two Books Dedicated to U.S. Veterans
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2011


When J. Herbert Klein reported for duty during World War II, he was surprised to discover that his superior officer was film star Ronald Reagan.

J. Herbert Klein Celebrates July 4 With Two Books Dedicated to U.S. Veterans
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2011


When J. Herbert Klein reported for duty during World War II, he was surprised to discover that his superior officer was film star Ronald Reagan.

Jane Lynch Officially Named 2011 Emmys Host!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2011


According to he Hollywood Reporter, GLEE star Jane Lynch will host the 2011 Emmy Awards on September 18. She'll be only the third female to host the show by herself in the history of the awards show- the others being Angela Lansbury and Ellen Degeneres.

Ronald Reagan's Hollywood Career Celebrated in Unique New Biography
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011


A new biography of Ronald Reagan is the first to focus exclusively on the relationship between his experiences as an actor and his success as a politician.

Ronald Reagan's Hollywood Career Celebrated in Unique New Biography
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 31, 2011


A new biography of Ronald Reagan is the first to focus exclusively on the relationship between his experiences as an actor and his success as a politician.

Key Creative Team Announced for the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011


Jeff Margolis, executive producer and director of the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced that the team of talented producers and artists behind previous SAG Awards are returning to create this year's ceremonies.

Key Creative Team Announced for the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2011


Jeff Margolis, executive producer and director of the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced that the team of talented producers and artists behind previous SAG Awards are returning to create this year's ceremonies.

Leachman, Carroll Inducted into TV Academy's Hall of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2010


The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Committee has selected two iconic actresses, a ground-breaking comedy writer, an innovative cable executive, a trail-blazing TV game show producer, a universally respected journalist and television's most beloved composer as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame, announced Television Academy Chairman-CEO John Shaffner.

Photo Coverage: The 62nd Emmy Award Noms Announced by McHale, Vergara
by Jonathan Nisman - Jul 8, 2010


Today, July 8, actors Sofia Vergara and Joel McHale announced the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations at Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre on July 8, 2010 in North Hollywood, California. The Primetime Emmy Award Show will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon on July 31. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

GLEE, Morrison, Michele, Tony Awards, Chenoweth & More Receive 2010 Emmy Noms!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 8, 2010


Amongst the nominations were Broadway vets Lea Michele and Matt Morrison for Best Actress and Actor in a Comedy and GLEE for Best Comedy Series.

Joel McHale & Sophia Vergara Announce Primetime Emmy Nominees, 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2010


Stars Joel McHale (Community) and Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) will join Television Academy chairman/CEO John Shaffner on Thursday, July 8 for 5:30 a.m. ceremony, live from Goldensom Theatre in Los Angeles.

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