Wilson , filmmaker Richard Curtis and casting director Juliet Taylor. It's also a de-facto campaign stop for Oscar hopefuls as awards season gets underway. Thalberg Memorial Award, celebrating the work of producers. Getting an Oscar was a lifetime dream for him β as a teenager he used to try to shield himself from the news so that he could watch the broadcast the next night in the U.
Taylor is even less accustomed to being publicly celebrated for her contributions to cinema as a casting director. Starting with films released in , the film academy will give a new competitive Oscar to casting directors.
The Governors Awards are often an emotional affair. But this 15th event took on an added sadness when Jones earlier this month. There are still plans to honor Jones on Sunday with a tribute to his life, work and legacy. Share by Email. Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press. This has been shared 0 times 0. Email Newsletter Sign Up. More Film News.
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