Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC; Balazs Bolygo, HSC; Kramer Morgenthau, ASC; Florian Hoffmeister; and Bradford Lipson claimed top honors in the four competitive categories at the 27th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards for Outstanding Achievement, which was held here tonight at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland.
Deakins won the ASC Award in the feature film competition for SKYFALL. Bolygo and Morgenthau tied in the one-hour television episodic category for Cinemax’s HUNTED and HBO’s GAME OF THRONES, respectively. Hoffmeister won the TV movie/miniseries award for PBS’ GREAT EXPECTATIONS, and Lipson was the recipient of the half-hour television episodic category for FX’s WILFRED.
The ASC Award for best feature was presented by Emmy®-nominated actor John Slattery. Deakins, who was regrettably not able to attend, has previously won ASC Awards for THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1995) and THE MAN WHO WASN’T THERE (2002). His other ASC nominations include FARGO (1997), KUNDUN (1998), O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (2001), NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2008), THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD (2008), REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (2009), THE READER (2009), and TRUE GRIT (2011). He also received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
The other nominees in the feature film category were Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BSC (ANNA KARENINA), Danny Cohen, BSC (LES MISERABLES), Claudio Miranda, ASC (LIFE OF PI), and Janusz Kaminski (LINCOLN).
Actor David Zayas, also known as Sgt. Batista on DEXTER, announced Bolygo and Morgenthau had tied for the Outstanding Achievement Award in the one-hour television category. This is the first tie in ASC Awards history.
Bolygo, a first-time ASC nominee, won for the “Mort” episode of HUNTED. This is the first win for Morgenthau, who has been previously nominated for THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN (2005), LIFE ON MARS (2009) and BOARDWALK EMPIRE (2011). Tonight’s award is for the GAME OF THRONES episode “The North Remembers.”
The other nominees in the one-hour television episodic series category were Christopher Manley, ASC for AMC’s MAD MEN (“The Phantom”), David Moxness, CSC for FOX’s FRINGE (“Letters of Transit”), Mike Spragg for Cinemax’s STRIKE BACK (Episode 11) and David Stockton, ASC for FOX’s ALCATRAZ (Pilot).
Oscar®-nominee Mary McDonnell presented the Television Movie/Miniseries Award to first-time ASC nominee Hoffmeister for the PBS Masterpiece presentation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
Nominated along with Hoffmeister were Michael Goi, ASC for FX’s AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLUM (“I am Anne Frank: Part 2”), Arthur Reinhart for History Channel’s HATFIELDS & MCCOYS, and Rogier [...]
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SKYFALL Earns Top Honors from Cinematographers; Game of Thrones, Hunted, Wilfred and Great Expectations Win in TV Categories
How Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie let children let loose during dinner
HollywoodNews.com: Although Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie seem to have pretty good control over their large family, it seems that when it comes to dinner time, they like to let their kids run wild.
It is rumored that when the family heads to Springfield, Missouri they always stop by Arris’ Pizza for a crazy dinner, states UsMagazine.com. And when they stop by, the place reportedly shuts down for the night so the kids can really go wild.
The children are allegedly allowed to jump on tables and even throw food at each other. Meanwhile, Brad and Angelina reportedly loosen up control on them and enjoy their time together.
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Rumored details about Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress
HollywoodNews.com: Everyone wants to know all about what will go on with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s wedding, and now a rumored detail is out about her possible wedding dress.
It is rumored that Jolie has asked designer L’Wren Scott to create her wedding dress, states Hollyscoop. She reportedly trusts the designer and knows that they will work well together.
It is also rumored that the two live near each other in Richmond which has created a good relationship between them.
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Brad Pitt donates $100,000 for marriage equality
HollywoodNews.com: Brad Pitt has been open about his support of marriage equality, and now he is putting his money in the fight.
Pitt recently donated $100,000 to the Human Rights Campaign that is fighting for marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington State, states People. “It’s unbelievable to me that people’s lives and relationships are literally being voted on in a matter of days,” Pitt commented in a statement about the issue.
Pitt has been very vocal of his support of same-sex marriage as he claimed he wouldn’t marry Angelina Jolie until it was legal for everyone.
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Brad Pitt talks always putting family first
HollywoodNews.com: Ever since getting together with Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt has quickly grown his family with her and it sounds like he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Pitt recently opened up to ‘Interview’ magazine about how life has changed for him now that he is a family man, states People. “I want it to be worthy enough of a story to leave the family, you know? They’re everything. The family is first … I also don’t want to embarrass them,” Pitt said about how he looks at projects differently.
Pitt was also jokingly asked about marriage but kept quiet in regard to any plans for a wedding with Jolie.
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Brad Pitt opens up about wedding plans with Angelina Jolie
HollywoodNews.com: Everyone wants to know when Brad Pitt will marry Angelina Jolie now that they are engaged, but it seems even he doesn’t know yet.
Pitt recently opened up about not having a date set, but knows that it will happen, states UsMagazine.com. “No plans yet, other than we are going to do it. I plan very little as I get older,” Pitt admitted.
But no matter when it happens, Pitt will be sure to find best friend George Clooney a spot in the wedding even if it is usher: “Well, you know, he doesn’t believe in institutions, so he can get people to their seats or something.”
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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie wedding rumors continue to run wild
HollywoodNews.com: Everyone wants to know when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will wed now that they are recently engaged.
And now that they have recently been spotted Le Touquet, which is near Chateau Miraval, wedding rumors are running wild again, states UsMagazine.com. As it is rumored that they wed there, now that they are back it is believed they are busy planning.
Both have been filming in the UK as of late, but apparently wanted a small break at their nearby home. It is believed that they will wed this year with a small and simple wedding ceremony.
However, fans will just have to wait and see what happens as it will likely be incredibly private.
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Los Angeles Times to be Presenting Sponsor for 2012 Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards
HollywoodNews.com: Entering their sixteenth year, the Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards announced today that the Los Angeles Times will be the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s festival and star-studded gala.
“We are very honored and excited to have the Los Angeles Times as our Presenting Sponsor,” said founder and CEO Carlos de Abreu. “The Times is a Hollywood institution, and their support and leadership will help take the festival and awards to the next level.”
The festival, which starts October 18, encompasses five days of screenings at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood and culminates with the prestigious Hollywood Film Awards Gala on October 22. The event honors cherished stars and up-and-coming talent, and traditionally kicks off the film awards season with the biggest stars and top industry executives in attendance. Times publisher and Tribune Company CEO Eddy Hartenstein will present one of the evening’s special awards, with details to be announced next month.
“The Los Angeles Times is Hollywood’s hometown news source and we have been at the forefront of entertainment coverage since trailblazing filmmakers and producers invented the industry,” said Times Vice President, Film Advertising, Francie Berns. “We’re excited to present the first marquee event of the all-important film awards season and support the creative community.”
“We are very proud to be the first stop of the awards season. In the last nine years, a total of 85 Oscar nominations and 32 Oscars were given to the honorees of the Hollywood Film Awards,” said de Abreu.
The 2011 awards show reached a total TV audience of more than 41 million media impressions, in addition to more than 300 million online and print readers’ impressions.
“In addition, we are very happy to continue to bridge the gap between established Hollywood and emerging filmmakers. Craig Brewer, director of “Footloose,” “Hustle and Flow,” and “Black Snake Moan,” was discovered by the Hollywood Film Festival with the world premiere of his first film, “Poor and Hungry,” added de Abreu.
Aside from celebrating accomplishments on screen, the Hollywood Film Awards established the “Hollywood Gives Back” program to expand and continue highlighting and assisting important local and national charities to raise funds. Over the years, the Hollywood Film Awards has contributed to such charities as the following: The Art of Elysium, Artists For Human Rights, Artists for Peace and Justice, MatchingDonors.com, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the Enough Project, and Variety The Children’s Charity of So. CA, among others.
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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie sticking by Ann Curry?
HollywoodNews.com: It seems that Ann Curry carries a lot of weight as it is rumored that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are sticking by her side after she was let go from the ‘Today’ show.
It is rumored that Jolie recently told Curry that the two will not give NBC any interviews unless they are conducted by Curry, states RadarOnline. Jolie has reportedly become very supportive of Curry as she has raised much awareness for Darfur.
Both Jolie and Pitt have reportedly developed a strong professional relationship with Curry that did turn into a friendship. The two will reportedly not give any interviews to any NBC news program unless Curry is involved.
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Jennifer Aniston engaged to Justin Theroux
HollywoodNews.com: People can finally calm down as Jennifer Aniston is now happily engaged to her boyfriend of over one year, Justin Theroux.
His rep recently confirmed the news that he popped the question which she gladly accepted, states TooFab. “Justin Theroux had an amazing birthday on Friday, receiving an extraordinary gift when his girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, accepted his proposal of marriage,” his rep commented.
Theroux was celebrating his 41st birthday with Aniston.
This will be his first marriage while she was famously married to Brad Pitt, who is now engaged to Angelina Jolie.
Congratulations to the couple!
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