2009 Satellite Awards to Spotlight Mary Pickford, Michael York, Roger Corman and Roger Deakins

2009 Satellite Awards to Spotlight Mary Pickford, Michael York, Roger Corman and Roger Deakins

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Quendrith Johnson or Mirjana Van Blaricom (818) 989-1589 FAX: (818) 787-3627 info@pressacademy.com www.pressacademy.com 2009 Satellite Awards to Spotlight Mary Pickford, Michael York, Roger Corman and Roger Deakins Los Angeles, CA, November 19, 2009 -- The International Press Academy’s 14th Satellite Awards™ presentation will be held Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 in the Grand Salon at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Calif. During the ceremony the IPA will celebrate screen legend Mary Pickford’s 100th Anniversary in film, which dates back to her 1909 start at Biograph Studios. Besides being the original “America’s Sweetheart” on screen, Pickford was a powerhouse behind the scenes. She co-founded independent studio United Artists, was a member of the group of influential players who established the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences™ (AMPAS), and was the first movie star to receive a million-dollar billing with her name at the top of the marquee. Since 1997, the IPA’s highest honor has been the Mary Pickford Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to the Entertainment Industry -- a special life achievement award. This year’s recipient is actor Michael York. In 2008, York narrated “Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies,” a documentary that chronicles Pickford’s eventful career. The film features vintage reels and archival footage with cameos by her fellow artists and famous friends, including Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish, Adolph Zukor, and Amelia Earhart. This year’s Satellite Award honorees also include cinematographer Roger Deakins (A Serious Man, No Country for Old Men) and legendary filmmaker Roger Corman. Deakins will receive the 2009 Tesla Award for Visionary Achievements in Filmmaking Technology. Corman will receive the 2009 Auteur Award. Celebrity arrivals for the 14th Satellite Awards begin at 5 pm. The Awards Presentation takes place at 6 pm in the Grand Salon, followed by a dinner at 8 pm. The InterContinental Hotel is located at 2151 Avenue of the Stars in Century City.
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