On Sunday night, in an annual tradition, dozens of current top Oscar contenders — including Maria heroine Angelina Jolie, Gladiator II Starring Paul Mescal, substance heroine Demi Moore, fauvism Starring Adrien Brody and emilia perez Supporting Actress selena gomez — Attend the Ovation Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governors Awards, a black-tie dinner where the organization honors industry legends with special awards.
15th Annual Governors Awards Most Highlighted Winner, Composer/Producer quincy jonesDied on November 3 at the age of 91. Rashida JonesFlanked by some of her siblings, she tearfully paid tribute to her father and read a speech he planned to deliver at the ceremony.
An honorary Oscar was also presented to the casting director Juliet Taylorhe is best known for casting dozens of woody allenmovie that made her the successor to the late Lynn Stamaster. Producer/Sibling Michael G. Wilson and barbara broccoliThe Bond film series The Keepers won the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. and film producers Richard CurtisKnown for his romantic comedies, he won the Jean Herchot Humanitarian Award.
As usual, the recipients were selected by the Academy’s Board of Governors, which includes 55 representatives from various branches of the organization and three special trustees. Current governors include Oscar-winning actors Mary Matlindirector Ava DuVernay and Jason Reitmandocumentary director Chris Hegedusexecutive officer Pam Abdi and Hannah MinghellaOscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carterproducer Jason Blum and Oscar-winning author Eric Ross.
Dean of the College Jenny Yang He kicked off the event by seemingly acknowledging the presidential election less than two weeks ago, saying: “It goes without saying that we are living in a time of change.” She went on to tease the 97th, which is scheduled for March 2, 2025. 2018 Oscars and mentioned the comedian’s news last week Conan O’Brien was chosen to be the host, to huge applause from the crowd, which included a variety of celebrities – Malala Yousafzai and jennifer lawrence (EP of the documentary bread and roses) arrive Mark Hamill (“Luke Skywalker” voices a character in the movie) wild robot) to 1990s icons Pamela Anderson (heroine the last showgirl) and Sharon Stone.
Before the award ceremony begins, Sing Starring Coleman Domingo Serving as a kind of unofficial host, welcoming everyone but also acknowledging America’s tumultuous political moment: “Tonight, we will inspire each other to keep moving forward. … The things we do change the world. … As a Dreamer And optimist, I believe movies can break down the deep divisions that exist in our country… We are more alike than we are different (he also jokingly pitches himself to Broccoli and Wilson – “Bond is still Bond. Virtue? You decide.”)
Taylor has appeared in more than 100 films, including Allen’s 43 films since 1975 love and deathwas the first honoree summoned to the podium. baby girl heroine Nicole Kidman Introducing her, praising the “instinct of this woman”, she began her career in 1968 at the age of 22 as a receptionist/assistant to the late, great casting director Marion Doherty. A montage from the film highlights the fact that Taylor helped launch Kidman’s film career, Diane Keaton, Linda Blair, jodie foster, Kirsten Dunst, Meryl Streep, Joan Squibb, Holly Hunter, Wallace Shawn and Nathan Lanewait.
Taylor, whose work with Allen is now a polarizing figure in Hollywood and beyond, is only briefly mentioned in the film — he appears on camera to make a few comments — but Taylor made sure to acknowledge him in his speech, even though The audience responded by murmuring: “The director who really changed my life with his loyalty and support was Woody Allen. From the beginning, he had faith in me. He was always kind, patient and polite. , it’s a casting director’s dream to work with because he’s so open and humble and I can throw in the wackiest ideas and Woody just raises his eyebrows if he has an idea that I don’t accept. Say, “Oh, Woody, that’s a terrible idea. “He just laughed. I can’t tell you what an honor and joy it was to be a part of his wonderful world of filmmaking and to have him as a lifelong friend.”
Taylor concluded by thanking the Board of Governors for approving Oscar casting, which will debut in 2026, saying, “This has been a long time coming.”
James Bond himself—or at least the newest addition to the character, Queer Starring Daniel Craig — Hosted the presentation of the Tolberg Award to Broccoli and Wilson. Their late father had received the same honor in 1981 Albert “Bear” Broccolithe original producer of the Bond films (as well as Harry Salzman), who handed over production duties to his children in the early 1990s (who have helmed every installment of the series since 1995) golden eye) and died in 1996.
Craig began his comments by saying, “If you’re here tonight to find out who the next James Bond is, don’t look at me,” before adding, “He could be in this room tonight! He went on to say of Broccoli and Wilson, “They took a risk on people. They took a big risk on me.” In a subsequent montage of the film, former Bond colleagues Pierce Brosnanbond girl Léa Seydoux and Naomie Harrisand Bond villain Javier Bardem Everyone is talking about the siblings.
Wilson dedicated the honor to all past Bond films – mentioning them by name – as well as the thousands of people who worked on the Bond films and the millions who watched them. “My sister Barbara is the second woman to win this prestigious award,” he also noted (Katherine Kennedy was the first), then turned to her and said, “I have to thank you for the support and inspiration you have given me over the past 40 years.” She returned the gratitude—“Thank you, Michael, for always putting up with me and supporting me. “——Finally she said to her late father: “Thank you, Dad, for giving me the best life imaginable. ”
pagan Starring Hugh Grantis the star of the 1994 film written by curtis Four weddings and a funeral and the 2003 film written and directed by Curtis love, actuallyhilariously introduced the Hershot winner, noting that Curtis had all but canceled his involvement in the previous film: “The only people who didn’t want me, and had an immediate and intense dislike for me, were the writers, That’s the bastard we’re honored for tonight. He also teased Curtis for receiving the Hersholt Award instead of a competitive Oscar – “Are we going to call it an Oscar?” It’s a kind of Oscar. This is better than no Oscars. — then suggested they make one more movie together, “before we get dragged and dropped into that giant ‘junk’ folder in the sky.” (His suggested title four funerals and a wedding and Bridget Jones diapers.)
one julia roberts– The narrated video highlights the college’s extensive philanthropic efforts to hire Curtis for Hershot College. The Brit is also co-founder of Comic Relief in the UK and US, and his fundraising work over 40 years has helped raise more than $2 billion and support more than 170 million people. In 2005, he co-founded Make Poverty History and helped produce the Live 8 concerts. Most recently, he co-founded ProjectEveryone, an organization that provides practical support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and launched the ethical investment campaign Make My Money Matter, helping to transfer £1.3 trillion into sustainable pensions.
Curtis accepted the award from Grant and immediately teased him: “I do recommend his new movie — he’s in a movie called ” heresy”. He’s gotten more serious, dedicating his award to charity workers around the world and urging colleagues in the film industry to allocate a small portion of their budgets to “impact-based” efforts, like the recently departed Media as done. “For the same amount of money you spend on more advertising,” they can make a difference, he said.
Next comes the portion of the evening dedicated to Quincy Jones, who received seven Oscar nominations over a 70-year career and won the Hersholt Award in 1994. Jamie Foxx Calling the crowd to their feet in celebration of “91 Incredible Years,” a spot-on rendition of “Q” had Jones’ children wailing. followed by a musical tribute Jennifer Hudsonreceived a standing ovation from the audience. Later, Rashida Jones said of her father: “His music really defined culture throughout the century, across genres, jazz, disco, film, pop, R&B, hip-hop. But his music The real thread is that His music is filled with His love. So tonight, on your way home, I invite you to listen, because there is so much to listen to.
