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The 2015 MTV Movie Awards do not take place until tonight, but last Thursday, April 10, the network and producers provided a sneak peek at all the preparations at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. The typically extravagant gift package (it can't exactly be called just a "bag" anymore) given to presenters and honorees was previewed, and husband-and-wife artist team Dabs Myla were on hand to show off their lavishly creative design for the stage set. But most impressive of all to me was one Tiana Ramos, the 17-year-old baker/entrepreneur behind the Virginia-based Naughty Girls Donut Shop. Ramos was invited by the network to serve her decadent creations backstage during the festivities, and exactly why comes clear when she tells the story of her shop and the greater-than-donuts movement behind it in my exclusive behind the scenes video below, where Dabs Myla also give insight into their set concept, and we take a look at all the goodies awaiting in the gift bag, assembled by Backstage Creations.
The MTV Movie Awards hosted by Amy Schumer air live on MTV tonight, Sunday, April 12 at 8:00pm Eastern and Pacific.
(Special thanks to Tiana Ramos, Dabs Myla, Backstage Creations, Sunshine Sachs and MTV)
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The 2015 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is currently running through Sunday, April 12.
(Special thanks to Big Time PR)
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES’ TRAINWRECK
ARRIVES IN THEATRES ON
JULY 17, 2015
“Already a breakout comedic star on television with her hit series Inside Amy Schumer, Amy has proven that she has an innate ability to take the everyday topics related to life and make them so funny that she has audiences wondering just what she will say next,” noted Neuhauser. “With her upcoming breakout role in Trainwreck, Amy pairs her provocative and hilarious writing style with Judd Apatow’s honest comedic look at what it is like to live in the world today. We could not be more excited that we get the chance to honor such an incredible talent with the ‘CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award.”
Schumer can be seen this summer starring in Universal Pictures Trainwreck, in which arrives in theatres on July 17, 2015. Written by Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow, the comedy stars Schumer as a woman who lives her life without apologies, even when maybe she should apologize. Trainwreck co-stars Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, John Cena, Tilda Swinton and LeBron James, and is produced by Apatow through his Apatow Productions alongside Barry Mendel.
She is the creator, star, writer and executive producer of the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated Inside Amy Schumer, which will return to Comedy Central for a third season on April 21. Schumer made her network debut in 2007 on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, which led to an appearance on 30 Rock and her own Comedy Central Presents special. Her other television credits include the one-hour stand-up special Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff, as well as roles in Louie, Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Delocated. On the big screen, Schumer was seen in the features Seeking a Friend for the End of the World and Price Check.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry -- from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas -- all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies.
About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 32,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 81 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
Additional information on CinemaCon can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
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FANDANGO FAN CHOICE AWARD
TO BE PRESENTED TO AMERICAN SNIPER
This year’s lunch will feature a salute to Clint Eastwood, complete with a one-on-one discussion on his filmmaking process and passion for the moviegoing experience, moderated by Stephen Galloway, Executive Features Editor of The Hollywood Reporter. Eastwood will also be presented with this year’s “Fandango Fan Choice Award”—an industry and CinemaCon tradition for nearly a decade—for his top-grossing 2014 film, American Sniper. Nominated for an Oscar® for Best Picture, Eastwood’s 34th film as a director is the year’s overwhelming fan favorite, as voted by the majority of moviegoers on Fandango. The award will be presented to Eastwood at the luncheon by Fandango President Paul Yanover.
“CinemaCon is deeply honored to host this luncheon to recognize a true legend, Mr. Clint Eastwood, for all he has done for the motion picture industry worldwide throughout his unprecedented career. To hear his thoughts on filmmaking and what the theatrical experience means to him is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and is what CinemaCon is all about,” Neuhauser states.
Since its inception, Wednesdays at CinemaCon have been geared toward the filmmaking experience—being able to hear from incredible filmmakers on their passion for cinema has always been imperative to the convention. Past filmmakers who have been on hand for this annual CinemaCon event include Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Oliver Stone, Christopher Nolan, Sam Raimi, Guillermo del Toro, Jeffrey Katzenberg and George Lucas.
“Every year for CinemaCon , we survey our Fandango film fans, asking them to select their favorite movie of the year, and this year’s choice was undeniably American Sniper,” a very special film that has been incredibly popular on Fandango and we’re sure will be a favorite of film fans for many years to come,” says Fandango President Paul Yanover. “We are excited to present the award to Mr. Eastwood.”
Over the course of his illustrious career, Eastwood has received many lifetime achievement honors and has been acclaimed for his work as a director, producer and actor, including four Oscar® wins for his work as a director and producer on the Best Picture winners Million Dollar Baby and Unforgiven. His most recent film, American Sniper, is the top-grossing film of 2014 and has grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry -- from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas -- all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies.
About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 32,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 81 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
Additional information on CinemaCon can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
About Fandango
Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, sells tickets to more than 25,000 screens nationwide. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary, celebrity interviews and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. For many theaters, fans can print their tickets at home or receive them as a paperless Mobile Ticket on their smartphones. Fandango's top-ranking movie ticketing apps, with 46 million downloads, are available on the iPhone and iPad, Android, and many other platforms. Fandango is enjoyed by more than 30 million online and mobile visitors each month, according to comScore. Film fans also find Fandango on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fandango and on Twitter@Fandango.
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