- Title: USA: THE 29TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARD NOMINEES
- Date: 19th November 2001
- Summary: NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 19TH, 2001) (REUTERS TELEVISION) MCU PRODUCERS POSING FOR AWARD (2.00) MCU (English) PRODUCERS SAYING "We got this from a book that was published 10 years ago, which we laughed when it came in." Liz Hurley and High Grant optioned for about 10 years. They dropped it and we picked it up." "It wasn't right for a movie. It was too long for a
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- Location: NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- Country: USA
- Topics: Entertainment
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- Story Text: The International Emmy Awards, held in New York City on Monday, November 19th, highlighted excellence in global television programming that included two Emmy's for Best Drama and Popular Artists going to Great Britain. The documentary "North Korea", shot by three Dutchman using travel visas, won its category for "Best Documentary."
The 29th International Emmy Award Nominees were presented at a gala event in New York City Thursday night (November 19, 2001).
Awards were given in six categories: Arts Documentary; Children and Young People; Documentary; Drama; Performing Arts; and Popular Arts. For the first time four nominees, instead of three, are being named. A detailed list and video clips of all nominated programs of the International Emmy Award Nominees can be seen at www.iemmys.tv.
Presented in partnership with UNICEF, a Special Award was won by Colombia for being the outstanding broadcaster of The International Children's Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) held every December.
Joined as presenters were two-time International Emmy Award winners Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley, stars of the BBC and Comedy Central sitcom, Absolutely Fabulous. They handed comedian Graham Norton with the Emmy for Popular Arts for his latenight talkshow "So Graham Norton."No (I didn't think I would win), I thought I would be saying thank you for free coffee refills, never actually an award." It is fantastic." Norton gives the reason for the show's popularity: "It's rude (the show) really, and it is filled with filth and people like that in Great Britain and I think that is why people watch it."
The Founders Emmy Award was presented to Pierre Lescure, Chief Operating Officer of Vivendi Universal, Chairman of the Executive Board of the CANAL+ Group, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CANAL+ S.A.
The Founders Award is bestowed upon individuals whose unique creative accomplishments contribute to the quality of global television production. Past recipients include John Hendricks, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Discovery Communications, Inc.; Hisashi Hieda; Fuji Television, Robert Halmi, Hallmark; Don Hewitt, Executive Producer of 60 Minutes, Jim Henson; and Bill Cosby.
The International Council of NATAS is the largest organization of global broadcasters, with representatives from over 45 countries on its Board. It was chartered and created in 1969 to honour excellence in television programming outside the United States by presenting the International Emmy Award.
The International Council of NATAS is a unique, independent organization consisting of television and media leaders who come together to promote quality global programming. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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