Crazy Heart was the big winner at the 2010 Prism Awards - the film garnered praise for Jeff Bridges' portrayal of a country singer struggling with alcohol addiction.
The ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on Thursday, recognises Hollywood productions which raise awareness of drug and mental health issues.
Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who plays his onscreen girlfriend, were both honoured for their parts in Crazy Heart.
Robert Downey, Jr.'s movie The Soloist, which stars Jamie Foxx as a homeless musician, was cited for its depiction of mental health issues.
Entertainment Industries Council chief Brian Dyak says, "We salute those in the entertainment industry that promote informational truths in their work to improve the lives of the audiences they entertain. Through accurate character portrayals and inspired storytelling, our industry reinforces the importance of those individuals within the caregiving and health fields."...
The ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on Thursday, recognises Hollywood productions which raise awareness of drug and mental health issues.
Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who plays his onscreen girlfriend, were both honoured for their parts in Crazy Heart.
Robert Downey, Jr.'s movie The Soloist, which stars Jamie Foxx as a homeless musician, was cited for its depiction of mental health issues.
Entertainment Industries Council chief Brian Dyak says, "We salute those in the entertainment industry that promote informational truths in their work to improve the lives of the audiences they entertain. Through accurate character portrayals and inspired storytelling, our industry reinforces the importance of those individuals within the caregiving and health fields."...
- 4/23/2010
- WENN
"Crazy Heart," Fox Searchlight's tale of a booze-addled country singer, was among the movies honored Thursday by the Prism Awards.Jeff Bridges, who played the country crooner, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who played his girlfriend, also received awards for their performances.In a ceremony held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, "Heart" was lauded in the Prisms' substance-abuse category for its accurate depictions of the subject. Paramount/DreamWorks' "The Soloist," about a mentally challenged street musician, was lauded for detailing mental-health issues.The Prisms annually recognize films, TV shows and music that accurately depict alcohol, substance-abuse and mental-health issues. The program is presented by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration."We salute those in the entertainment industry that promote informational truths in their work to improve the lives of the audiences they entertain," Eic chief Brian Dyak said. "Through accurate character portrayals and inspired storytelling,...
- 4/23/2010
- backstage.com
"Crazy Heart," Fox Searchlight's tale of a booze-addled country singer, was among the movies honored Thursday by the Prism Awards.
Jeff Bridges, who played the country crooner, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who played his girlfriend, also received awards for their performances.
In a ceremony held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, "Heart" was lauded in the Prisms' substance-abuse category for its accurate depictions of the subject. Paramount/DreamWorks' "The Soloist," about a mentally challenged street musician, was lauded for detailing mental-health issues.
The Prisms annually recognize films, TV shows and music that accurately depict alcohol, substance-abuse and mental-health issues. The program is presented by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
"We salute those in the entertainment industry that promote informational truths in their work to improve the lives of the audiences they entertain," Eic chief Brian Dyak said. "Through accurate character portrayals and inspired storytelling,...
Jeff Bridges, who played the country crooner, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who played his girlfriend, also received awards for their performances.
In a ceremony held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, "Heart" was lauded in the Prisms' substance-abuse category for its accurate depictions of the subject. Paramount/DreamWorks' "The Soloist," about a mentally challenged street musician, was lauded for detailing mental-health issues.
The Prisms annually recognize films, TV shows and music that accurately depict alcohol, substance-abuse and mental-health issues. The program is presented by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
"We salute those in the entertainment industry that promote informational truths in their work to improve the lives of the audiences they entertain," Eic chief Brian Dyak said. "Through accurate character portrayals and inspired storytelling,...
- 4/22/2010
- by By Carl DiOrio
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Entertainment Industries Council (Eic) has on Thursday, February 18, announced the nominees of the 14th Annual Prism Awards, unraveling that Maggie Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. will be competing in the same category. The "Crazy Heart" beauty and the leading man of "The Soloist" are both nominated for Performance in a Feature Film.
Both of them are vying for the title against their co-stars. Maggie, who is the only actress receiving the nomination in the particular category, is up against leading man Jeff Bridges, while Robert will have to battle it out with fellow star Jamie Foxx. They are also listed alongside "Brothers" star Tobey Maguire.
Experiencing similar situation as Maggie are Toni Collette and Edie Falco. Toni gets the nomination for Performance in a Comedy Series along with Dan Castellaneta, Hector Elizondo, Neil Patrick Harris and Tony Shalhoub, and Edie lands the Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Story Line nod against Bryan Cranston,...
Both of them are vying for the title against their co-stars. Maggie, who is the only actress receiving the nomination in the particular category, is up against leading man Jeff Bridges, while Robert will have to battle it out with fellow star Jamie Foxx. They are also listed alongside "Brothers" star Tobey Maguire.
Experiencing similar situation as Maggie are Toni Collette and Edie Falco. Toni gets the nomination for Performance in a Comedy Series along with Dan Castellaneta, Hector Elizondo, Neil Patrick Harris and Tony Shalhoub, and Edie lands the Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Story Line nod against Bryan Cranston,...
- 2/19/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Sony Pictures Entertainment earned 11 nods to lead all studios and networks nominated for the 14th annual Prism Awards, which honor TV shows and movies that address issues related to drug, alcohol and tobacco use; mental illness; bipolar disorder; depression; and suicide.
Among the top feature film nominees are "Crazy Heart," "Brothers," "Julia," "Answer Man," "A Single Man" and "The Soloist."
Oscar-nominated Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal ("Crazy Heart") are nominated for performance in a feature film along with Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx ("The Soloist") and Tobey Maguire ("Brothers").
"The Simpsons," which has won in the past, is nominated once again for comedy series episode along with "Glee," "How I Met Your Mother," "Monk" and "United States of Tara."
Nominees for performance in a comedy series are Dan Castellanetta ("The Simpsons"), Toni Collette ("United States of Tara"), Hector Elizondo and Tony Shalhoub ("Monk") and Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother...
Among the top feature film nominees are "Crazy Heart," "Brothers," "Julia," "Answer Man," "A Single Man" and "The Soloist."
Oscar-nominated Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal ("Crazy Heart") are nominated for performance in a feature film along with Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx ("The Soloist") and Tobey Maguire ("Brothers").
"The Simpsons," which has won in the past, is nominated once again for comedy series episode along with "Glee," "How I Met Your Mother," "Monk" and "United States of Tara."
Nominees for performance in a comedy series are Dan Castellanetta ("The Simpsons"), Toni Collette ("United States of Tara"), Hector Elizondo and Tony Shalhoub ("Monk") and Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother...
- 2/18/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Honoring TV shows and actors for accurately portraying the issue of mental health and addiction, Prism Awards gives out the names of the recipients. Dana Delany grabs the top honor for her performance as Katherine in "Desperate Housewives" while William Shatner takes the same honor in opposite gender for his portrayal of Denny in "Boston Legal".
Also praised for their performance are Benjamin Bratt who played a recovering drug addict in A&E's "The Cleaner" and Chandra Wilson for her role as Yvonne Caldwell in Hallmark Original Movie "Accidental Friendship". Awards are given out in a ceremony which will be aired on FX Network on September 26 as part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
TV shows honored at the event are "Boston Legal," "Breaking Bad", "King of the Hill", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "The Office". Also included are miniseries "Sybil" and the syndicated talk show "Dr.
Also praised for their performance are Benjamin Bratt who played a recovering drug addict in A&E's "The Cleaner" and Chandra Wilson for her role as Yvonne Caldwell in Hallmark Original Movie "Accidental Friendship". Awards are given out in a ceremony which will be aired on FX Network on September 26 as part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
TV shows honored at the event are "Boston Legal," "Breaking Bad", "King of the Hill", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "The Office". Also included are miniseries "Sybil" and the syndicated talk show "Dr.
- 4/24/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Anne Hathaway, William Shatner, Benjamin Bratt, Chandra Wilson and Dana Delany were honored Thursday for individual performances in film and TV categories of the 2009 Prism Awards.
Presented by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council, the Prisms honor productions that advance public awareness of substance abuse and mental-health issues. FX will air the ceremony Sept. 26 as part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
"In these difficult economic times, when many of us know someone in our lives touched by these issues, the stories we honor with Prism Awards have shown great sensitivity toward those who are experiencing addiction, substance abuse and other mental-health problems," Eic chief Brian Dyak said.
Hathaway was honored in the feature performance category for Sony Pictures Classics' "Rachel Getting Married." The film also received a Prism.
Shatner was honored for performance in a dramatic TV show for an episode of ABC's "Boston Legal," and Bratt was...
Presented by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council, the Prisms honor productions that advance public awareness of substance abuse and mental-health issues. FX will air the ceremony Sept. 26 as part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
"In these difficult economic times, when many of us know someone in our lives touched by these issues, the stories we honor with Prism Awards have shown great sensitivity toward those who are experiencing addiction, substance abuse and other mental-health problems," Eic chief Brian Dyak said.
Hathaway was honored in the feature performance category for Sony Pictures Classics' "Rachel Getting Married." The film also received a Prism.
Shatner was honored for performance in a dramatic TV show for an episode of ABC's "Boston Legal," and Bratt was...
- 4/24/2009
- by By Carl DiOrio
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Classics' relationships drama "Rachel Getting Married" and Paramount's military drama "Stop-Loss" were among films attracting nominations Wednesday from the Prism Awards, which honor noteworthy depictions of substance abuse and mental health issues.
"Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Office," "Mad Men" and "Law & Order: Svu" were among TV series nominated.
Winners will be announced April 23 at a ceremony set for the Beverly Hills Hotel. The nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council produces the Prism Awards.
"All one has to do is watch the evening news to see how tough times are affecting the American psyche," Eic chief Brian Dyak said. "Increased risk of substance abuse and mental health concerns is a reality, which dictates that we as an industry must rise to the call to be an industry of character and respect for our viewers."
ABC earned 11 nominations to top companies attracting nominations in an array of TV categories.
A list...
"Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Office," "Mad Men" and "Law & Order: Svu" were among TV series nominated.
Winners will be announced April 23 at a ceremony set for the Beverly Hills Hotel. The nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council produces the Prism Awards.
"All one has to do is watch the evening news to see how tough times are affecting the American psyche," Eic chief Brian Dyak said. "Increased risk of substance abuse and mental health concerns is a reality, which dictates that we as an industry must rise to the call to be an industry of character and respect for our viewers."
ABC earned 11 nominations to top companies attracting nominations in an array of TV categories.
A list...
- 2/11/2009
- by By Carl DiOrio
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Michael Clayton", "Georgia Rule" and "You Kill Me" were honored Thursday in the feature film categories of this year's Prism Awards, which recognize movies and TV shows for accurate depictions of mental health and substance abuse issues.
Warner Bros.' "Michael Clayton" received a bipolar disorder depiction award; "Georgia", from Universal and Morgan Creek Prods., won as a wide-release feature; and "You Kill Me" -- distributed by IFC Films for Code Entertainment, Baum Echo Lake Rosenman and Bipolar Prods. -- prevailed in a new category for limited-release films.
Shows honored in TV categories included ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", Fox's "The Simpsons" and NBC's "ER." The Larry Stewart Award for leadership and inspiration to industry peers colleagues was presented to Dr. Drew Pinsky, who teamed with VH1 to create "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" and "Celebrity Rehab Reunion".
Winners were feted at an awards gala Thursday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Prism Awards are staged by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the FX network.
"The record-breaking number of submissions indicates how seriously the entertainment industry views their responsibility to include accurate depictions of addiction and other health issues in films and TV shows," EIC chief Brian Dyak said.
Warner Bros.' "Michael Clayton" received a bipolar disorder depiction award; "Georgia", from Universal and Morgan Creek Prods., won as a wide-release feature; and "You Kill Me" -- distributed by IFC Films for Code Entertainment, Baum Echo Lake Rosenman and Bipolar Prods. -- prevailed in a new category for limited-release films.
Shows honored in TV categories included ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", Fox's "The Simpsons" and NBC's "ER." The Larry Stewart Award for leadership and inspiration to industry peers colleagues was presented to Dr. Drew Pinsky, who teamed with VH1 to create "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" and "Celebrity Rehab Reunion".
Winners were feted at an awards gala Thursday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Prism Awards are staged by the nonprofit Entertainment Industries Council in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the FX network.
"The record-breaking number of submissions indicates how seriously the entertainment industry views their responsibility to include accurate depictions of addiction and other health issues in films and TV shows," EIC chief Brian Dyak said.
- 4/24/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox Searchlight's Thank You for Smoking and IFC's Sherrybaby were honored Tuesday with Prism Awards, presented annually by the Entertainment Industries Council for accurate depictions of drug, alcohol and tobacco use, addiction and mental health issues.
NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly was presented the Larry Stewart Leadership & Inspiration Award, which honors activities that reflect "the kind of leadership that is needed for the industry to address these issues."
EIC chief executive Brian Dyak said Reilly "helps set the example for what the industry can do to help get life-saving messages across to the public."
Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers took home the Heritage Award for their telefilm Starting Again and "excellence in portraying substance abuse before the advent of the Prism Awards." And HBO was bestowed the Prism President's Award for a "comprehensive, multiplatform documentary programming initiative on addiction."
A complete list award recipients follows:
Feature Film -- Wide Release
Thank You for Smoking
(Fox Searchlight Pictures/Room 9 Entertainment/Content Film)
Feature Film -- Limited Release
Sherrybaby
(IFC Films/Sherry Films/Big Beach Prods. /Elevation Filmworks/Red Envelope Entertainment)
Film Festival
Shelf Life
(Cinequest/Needs More Nudity Prods.)
Original DVD
Most High
(Netflix/2nd Act Films)
Comedy Series Episode
Family Guy -- Deep Throats
(Fox Broadcasting Co./20th Century Fox Television/Fuzzy Door Prods.)
Comedy Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Desperate Housewives
(Episodes: One More Kiss/We're Gonna Be All Right/Thank You So Much/There's Something About a War/Silly People/There Is No Other Way/"Could I Leave You?"/Everybody Says Don't/Don't Look at Me)
(ABC Entertainment/Touchstone Television/Cherry Prods.)
Performance in a Comedy Series
Judith Light, Ugly Betty
Drama Series Episode
ER -- Reason to Live
(NBC Entertainment/Warner Bros. Television/Amblin Television/Constant C Prods.)
Performance in a Drama Series Episode
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
House
(Episodes: Fools for Love/Que Sera Sera/Finding Judas/Merry Little Christmas)
(Fox Broadcasting Co./NBC Universal Television Studio/Heel & Toe Films/Bat Hat Harry Prods./Shore Z Prods.)
Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Rene Auberjonois, Boston Legal
Jayne Brook, Boston Legal
Daytime Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
All My Children: JR's Alcoholism
(ABC Entertainment)
Daytime Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Maurice Benard, General Hospital
TV Movie or Miniseries
Augusta, Gone
(Lifetime Television/Robert Greenwald Prods./ Nightstar Prods.)
Our Very Own
(Starz!/GADA Films / Miramax Films)
Performance in a TV Movie
Keith Carradine, Our Very Own
Allison Janney, Our Very Own...
NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly was presented the Larry Stewart Leadership & Inspiration Award, which honors activities that reflect "the kind of leadership that is needed for the industry to address these issues."
EIC chief executive Brian Dyak said Reilly "helps set the example for what the industry can do to help get life-saving messages across to the public."
Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers took home the Heritage Award for their telefilm Starting Again and "excellence in portraying substance abuse before the advent of the Prism Awards." And HBO was bestowed the Prism President's Award for a "comprehensive, multiplatform documentary programming initiative on addiction."
A complete list award recipients follows:
Feature Film -- Wide Release
Thank You for Smoking
(Fox Searchlight Pictures/Room 9 Entertainment/Content Film)
Feature Film -- Limited Release
Sherrybaby
(IFC Films/Sherry Films/Big Beach Prods. /Elevation Filmworks/Red Envelope Entertainment)
Film Festival
Shelf Life
(Cinequest/Needs More Nudity Prods.)
Original DVD
Most High
(Netflix/2nd Act Films)
Comedy Series Episode
Family Guy -- Deep Throats
(Fox Broadcasting Co./20th Century Fox Television/Fuzzy Door Prods.)
Comedy Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Desperate Housewives
(Episodes: One More Kiss/We're Gonna Be All Right/Thank You So Much/There's Something About a War/Silly People/There Is No Other Way/"Could I Leave You?"/Everybody Says Don't/Don't Look at Me)
(ABC Entertainment/Touchstone Television/Cherry Prods.)
Performance in a Comedy Series
Judith Light, Ugly Betty
Drama Series Episode
ER -- Reason to Live
(NBC Entertainment/Warner Bros. Television/Amblin Television/Constant C Prods.)
Performance in a Drama Series Episode
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
House
(Episodes: Fools for Love/Que Sera Sera/Finding Judas/Merry Little Christmas)
(Fox Broadcasting Co./NBC Universal Television Studio/Heel & Toe Films/Bat Hat Harry Prods./Shore Z Prods.)
Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Rene Auberjonois, Boston Legal
Jayne Brook, Boston Legal
Daytime Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
All My Children: JR's Alcoholism
(ABC Entertainment)
Daytime Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Maurice Benard, General Hospital
TV Movie or Miniseries
Augusta, Gone
(Lifetime Television/Robert Greenwald Prods./ Nightstar Prods.)
Our Very Own
(Starz!/GADA Films / Miramax Films)
Performance in a TV Movie
Keith Carradine, Our Very Own
Allison Janney, Our Very Own...
- 4/25/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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