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John Williams to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award

Oct 12, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Composers, Honors/Awards, News, Williams

John Williams – composer of the first three Harry Potter film soundtracks – is set to receive the 44th AFI Life Achievement award at a gala tribute on June 9th 2016, marking the first time a composer has been honoured by the American Film Institute. “John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said …read more!

Emma Watson wins ‘Observer’ Ethical Award 2015

Jul 02, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Watson

Emma Watson’s passionate leading of the United Nations HeForShe campaign for gender equality has won her not only a place on the Time 100 list of Most Influential People, but also led to her being named Observer Campaigner of the Year, under the 2015 Ethical Awards. The awards have been running for around ten years, and are based around celebrations …read more!

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May 31, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

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“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins Costume Designers Guild Award for Fantasy Film

Feb 22, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

The 14th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards were held on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, and “Harry Potter” costume designer, Jany Temime, walked away with an award for Excellence in Fantasy Film for her work in “Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” According to the Hollywood Reporter, other winners during the night included “The Girl with the …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Winner of Special Visual Effects at BAFTA Awards; Dan Radcliffe and Harry Potter Cast Attend

Feb 12, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

Congratulations are in order for John Richardson and the special effects team of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” for winning the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects! The award was presented at a ceremony in London tonight, which was attended by several actors who once made up the cast of “Harry Potter.” In …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Nominated for 3 Technical Oscars

Jan 24, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Honors/Awards

The nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced this morning. In the technical categories, “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” came away with three nominations. They are: Art DirectionProduction Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan MakeupEdouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng Visual EffectsTim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler and John Richardson Two former …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins Four People’s Choice Awards

Jan 11, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

The people have voted, and tonight “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” became the recipient of four People’s Choice Awards. The final film in the Harry Potter series won the following categories: Favorite Movie Favorite Action Movie Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast Favorite Book Adaptation Unfortunately, none of the Harry Potter cast were in attendance and these categories …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins Golden Tomato Award

Jan 06, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” became the first Harry Potter film to receive the Golden Tomato award for being the best reviewed major film at Rotten Tomatoes in 2011. The final Potter film received a 96% rating. The rating was determined from over 200 reviews written by critics. While the thought of winning a Golden Tomato …read more!

Art Directors Guild to Honor Harry Potter Creative Team for Contribution to Cinema

Nov 01, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

The Art Directors Guild will present the creative team behind the “Harry Potter” films with the Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award. This will mark the first time a movie series is given the award, according to Deadline Hollywood. The creative Potter team includes author J.K. Rowling, producers David Heyman and David Barron, director David …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Nominated as 2011 Hollywood Movie of the Year

Oct 07, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Honors/Awards

The Hollywood Film Awards and Yahoo! Movies have revealed the 10 nominees for the 2011 Hollywood Movie of the Year Award, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” The award is voted on by the public, with the winner being announced during a ceremony on Oct. 24, reports the Hollywood Reporter. Other …read more!



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