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With so much legal battles and controversial news been reporting last year about the Golden Globe Awards by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and air by NBC Universal, the 69th Annual Golden Globe were finally held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 live from from The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA and hosted by comedian Ricky Gervais.

Before we present you the winners list read the some of the legal controversy of The Golden Globe Awards/Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Ex-publicist sues, calls Golden Globes org corrupt

The 69th Annual Golden Awards 2012 Complete List Winners:

HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION
2012 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

THE DESCENDANTS

Ad Hominem Enterprises; Fox Searchlight Pictures

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

MERYL STREEP The Iron Lady

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

GEORGE CLOONEY The Descendants

 

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

THE ARTIST

a La Petite Reine – Studio 37 – La Classe Americaine – JD Prod- France3 Cinema -

Jouror Production-uFilms coproduction; The Weinstein Company

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

MICHELLE WILLIAMS My Week with Marilyn

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR

MUSICAL

JEAN DUJARDIN The Artist

 

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Paramount Pictures/Columbia Pictures/ Hemisphere Capital/Amblin

Entertainment/Wingnut Films Production/ Kennedy/Marshall Production A Steven

Spielberg Film; Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures

 

 

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

A SEPARATION (Jodaeiye Nader az Simin) – IRAN

Asghar Farhadi; Sony Pictures Classics

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE

OCTAVIA SPENCER The Help

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION

PICTURE

CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER Beginners

 

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE

MARTIN SCORSESE Hugo

 

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE

WOODY ALLEN Midnight in Paris

 

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE

LUDOVIC BOURCE The Artist

 

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE

“MASTERPIECE” W.E.

Music & Lyrics by: Madonna, Julie Frost, and Jimmy Harry

 

 

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

HOMELAND

SHOWTIME Presents, Teakwood Lane Productions, Cherry Pie Productions, Keshet,

Fox 21; Showtime

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

CLAIRE DANES Homeland

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

KELSEY GRAMMER Boss

 

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

MODERN FAMILY

Levitan-Lloyd Productions in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television;

ABC

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

LAURA DERN Enlightened

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

MATT LEBLANC Episodes

 

BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

DOWNTON ABBEY (MASTERPIECE)

A Carnival/Masterpiece Co-production; PBS

 

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

KATE WINSLET Mildred Pierce

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

IDRIS ELBA Luther

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

JESSICA LANGE American Horror Story

 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES,

MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

PETER DINKLAGE Game of Thrones

About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of LA based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film.  Sixty-eight years later, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications.  Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe Awards, which have enabled the organization to donate more than $12 million to entertainment related charities and scholarship programs. For more information, please visit www.goldenglobes.org.

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe® Awards are viewed in more than 160 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements. For more information visit www.dickclarkproductions.com

Sources: Sunshine Sachs
Photo credit to: the Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Editor’s Note: We tried to communicate to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association publicist firm Sunshine, Sachs & Associates about the controversial and legal battle of their client and we did not wanted to get involved in anything  like this but we tried to support and promote their event and they did not care. They did not even notify us if we were denied or approved to cover the awards show.

So to make this short this is our last coverage and post on Sunshine, Sachs & Associates clients. Also we want to add that Michael Samonte, publicist from Sunshine, Sachs & Associates acknowledged about the controversy in an email and phone conversation back on December 12, 2011 with our editor in-chief Esteban “Steven” Escobar and he told him that they were not the same PR firm. Which he means they are not The Lippin Group, but the funny thing is that he came from The Lippin Group and he even brought some of his colleagues to work with  Sunshine, Sachs & Associates. To prove to us that they were not like The Lippin Group Michael agreed to approve us to cover the announcement of the 69^th Annual Golden Globe® Awards nominations. The reality of all this is the here at Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications we feel discriminated by the Golden Globes Awards/Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Sunshine, Sachs & Associates. 

Dear the Hollywood Foreign Press Association you need to hire a public relations firm the creates and cares about your image, reputation and relationship with others. Want to talk to us, contact we are easy to deal with. We want to congratulate all the winners and nominees for outstanding recognition.Thank you.

George Clooney, Jane Fonda, Angelina Jolie, Jane Lynch, Madonna, Brad Pitt Named Presenters of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

On Friday, January 13, 2012 the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the second round of presenters for the 69thAnnual Golden Globe Awards.

Jessica Alba, Kate Beckinsale, Emily Blunt (2007 Golden Globe winner; 2007 and 2010 Golden Globe nominee), Pierce Brosnan (1985 and 2006 Golden Globe nominee),Gerard Butler, George Clooney (2001 and 2006 Golden Globe winner; 1996, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012 Golden Globe nominee), Bradley Cooper, Johnny Depp (2008 Golden Globe winner; 1991, 1994 1995, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011 Golden Globe nominee), Colin Firth (2011 Golden Globe winner; 2010 Golden Globe nominee), Jane Fonda (1962, 1972, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980 Golden Globe winner; 1963, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1980 1982 and 1985 Golden Globe nominee), Harrison Ford (1986, 1987, 1994, 1996 Golden Globe nominee), Sarah Michelle Gellar (2001 Golden Globe nominee), Dustin Hoffman(1968,1980, 1983, 1986, 1989 and 1997 Golden Globe winner; 1968, 1970, 1975, 1977, 1992, 1998 and 2009 Golden Globe nominee), Felicity Huffman (2006 Golden Globe winner; 2005, 2006 and 2007 Golden Globe nominee), Angelina Jolie (1998, 1999 and 2000 Golden Globe winner; 2008, 2009 and 2011 Golden Globe nominee), Nicole Kidman (1996, 2002, 2003 Golden Globe winner; 1992, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2011 Golden Globe Nominee)  Queen Latifah (2008 Golden Globe winner; 2003 Golden Globe nominee), Jane Lynch(2011 Golden Globe winner; 2010 Golden Globe nominee), Elle Macpherson, William H. Macy (2003, 2004 and 2005 Golden Globe nominee), Madonna (1997 Golden Globe winner; 1988, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2003 and 2012 Golden Globe nominee), Ewan McGregor (2002 Golden Globe nominee), Debra Messing (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Golden Globe nominee) Helen Mirren (1997 and 2007 Golden Globe winner; 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010 Golden Globe nominee), Julianne Moore (1998, 2000, 2003 and 2011 Golden Globenominee), Paula Patton, Piper Perabo (2011 Golden Globe nominee), Brad Pitt (1996 Golden Globe winner; 1995, 2007, 2009 and 2012 Golden Globe nominee), Seth Rogan and Channing Tatum in an already stellar list of presenters at the 69^th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Sunday, January 15, 2012, with host Ricky Gervais. Directed by Emmy® Award winning director, Louis J. Horvitz for the second year in a row, the show will air LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC; pre-show from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST)/8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from The Beverly Hilton.

Previously announced presenters include Antonio Banderas (1997, 1999 and 2004 Golden Globe nominee),Jessica Biel, Robert Downey Jr. (2001 and 2010 Golden Globe winner; 1993 and 2009 Golden Globe nominee), Jimmy Fallon, Jake Gyllenhaal (2011 Golden Globe nominee), Salma Hayek (2003 Golden Globe nominee), Nicole Kidman (1996, 2002 and 2003 Golden Globe winner; 1992, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2011 Golden Globe nominee), Mila Kunis (2011 Golden Globe nominee), Ashton Kutcher, Adam Levine,Rob Lowe (2001 Golden Globe winner; 1984, 1988, 2000 and 2001 Golden Globe nominee), Melissa McCarthy, Katharine McPhee, Clive Owen (2005 Golden Globe winner), Michelle Pfeiffer (1990 Golden Globe winner; 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994 Golden Globe nominee), Freida Pinto and Natalie Portman(2005 and 2011 Golden Globe winner; 2000 Golden Globe nominee), Mark Wahlberg (2011 Golden Globe winner; 2007 Golden Globe nominee) and and Reese Witherspoon (2006 Golden Globe winner; 2000 and 2002 Golden Globe nominee).

About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of LA based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film.  Sixty-eight years later, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications.  Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe Awards, which have enabled the organization to donate more than $12 million to entertainment related charities and scholarship programs. For more information, please visit www.goldenglobes.org.

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe® Awards are viewed in more than 160 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements. For more information visit www.dickclarkproductions.com

Source: Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Photos credit to: Wikipedia

Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon Named Presenters of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

On Wednesday, January 11, 2012 the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the second round of presenters for the 69^thAnnual Golden Globe Awards.

Jessica Biel, Robert Downey Jr. (2001 and 2010 Golden Globe winner; 1993 and 2009 Golden Globe nominee), Jimmy Fallon, Mila Kunis (2011 Golden Globe nominee), Ashton Kutcher, Adam Levine, Rob Lowe (2001 Golden Globe winner; 1984, 1988, 2000 and 2001 Golden Globe nominee), Katharine McPhee, Michelle Pfeiffer (1990 Golden Globe winner; 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994 Golden Globe nominee), Mark Wahlberg (2011 Golden Globe winner; 2007 Golden Globe nominee) and Reese Witherspoon (2006 Golden Globe winner; 2000 and 2002 Golden Globe nominee) join an already stellar list of presenters at the 69^th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Sunday, January 15, 2012, with host Ricky Gervais. Directed by Emmy® Award winning director, Louis J. Horvitz for the second year in a row, the show will air LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC; pre-show from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST)/8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from The Beverly Hilton.

Previously announced presenters include Antonio Banderas (1997, 1999 and 2004 Golden Globe nominee),Jake Gyllenhaal (2011 Golden Globe nominee), Salma Hayek (2003 Golden Globe nominee), Nicole Kidman (1996, 2002 and 2003 Golden Globe winner; 1992, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2011 Golden Globe nominee), Clive Owen (2005 Golden Globe winner), Melissa McCarthy, Freida Pinto and Natalie Portman(2005 and 2011 Golden Globe winner; 2000 Golden Globe nominee).

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe® Awards are viewed in more than 160 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements. For more information, please visit www.goldenglobes.org.

About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of LA based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film.  Sixty-eight years later, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications.  Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe Awards, which have enabled the organization to donate more than $12 million to entertainment related charities and scholarship programs.

Source: Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Photos credit to: Wikipedia

Antonio Banderas, Jake Gyllenhaal, Salma Hayek, Nicole Kidman Named Presenters of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

On Monday, January 9, 2012 the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the first round of presenters for the 69^thAnnual Golden Globe Awards.

Antonio Banderas (1997, 1999 and 2004 Golden Globe nominee), Jake Gyllenhaal (2011 Golden Globe nominee), Salma Hayek (2003 Golden Globe nominee), Nicole Kidman (1996, 2002 and 2003 Golden Globe winner; 1992, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2011 Golden Globe nominee), Clive Owen (2005 Golden Globe winner), Melissa McCarthy, Freida Pinto and Natalie Portman(2005 and 2011 Golden Globe winner; 2000 Golden Globe nominee) are set to present at the 69^th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Sunday, January 15, 2012, with host Ricky Gervais. Directed by Emmy® Award winning director, Louis J. Horvitz for the second year in a row, the show will air LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC; pre-show from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST)/8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from The Beverly Hilton.

“We are thrilled to have these talented individuals join us,” said Dr. Aida Takla-O’Reilly, president of the HFPA. “Each will bring something very special to this year’s show!”

Barry Adelman, EVP of television at dick clark productions and executive producer and writer of the Golden Globes said, “This is a prestigious group of charismatic stars that fits perfectly with our reputation as Hollywood’s Party of the Year!”

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe® Awards are viewed in more than 160 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements. For more information, please visit www.goldenglobes.org.

About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:

Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of LA based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film.  Sixty-eight years later, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications.  Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe Awards, which have enabled the organization to donate more than $12 million to entertainment related charities and scholarship programs.

Source: Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Photos credit to: Wikipedia

Dr. Aida Takla O’Reilly elected President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association

On Thursday, June 9, 2011 Sunshine, Sachs & Associates announced that Dr. Aida Takla O’Reilly was elected for 2nd term as President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 2011 – 2012 year at the organization’s annual election meeting, which was held June 7, 2011.

“I am thrilled and honored to serve as the HFPA’s president once again,” said Dr. O’Reilly. “I believe in the vitality of the membership and what we have to contribute to the future of the industry both here and abroad. Now let’s get to work!”

Dr. O’Reilly was born and raised in Egypt, where she was the youngest woman to become a pilot at the age of 16. A member of the HFPA since 1956, she represents Dubai and was previously the organization’s president from 1994-1996. Dr. O’Reilly received her doctorate in Comparative Literature from The Sorbonne-Paris University in 1969.

Jorge Camara, Serge Rakhlin, and Ali Sar were also elected vice president, executive secretary, and treasurer, respectively. The new Board of Directors is comprised of Philip Berk (Chairman),Yoram Kahana, Yukiko Nakajima, Ruben Nepales, Meher Tatna and Theo Kingma (alternate).

The annual HFPA Installation Luncheon to honor the officers and directors will be held later this summer, at which time the organization makes its annual donations to non-profit organizations and film schools. Last year’s star-studded luncheon presented a record $1,541,000 in financial grants to 41 film schools and non-profit organizations. Guests included Annette Bening, Ian Brennan, Bryan Cranston, Kaley Cuoco, Matthew Fox, Carla Gugino, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Jim Parsons, Ryan Phillippe, John Slattery and Aaron Sorkin.


About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded in the 1940s by Los Angeles based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood. Today, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications.  Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe Awards®, which have enabled the organization to donate more than $12 million thus far to entertainment related non-profits andscholarship programs. For more information, please visit www.goldenglobes.org

Photo credit to: Sunshine, Sachs & Associates

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