MTV hari ini telah mengumumkan pelakon yang pernah dicalonkan Anugerah Akademi dan penerbit terkenal Mark Wahlberg telah bakal dianugerahkan dengan Anugerah MTV Generation Award di MTV Movie Awards 2014 untuk mengiktiraf segala usaha beliau dalam industri filem dan televisyen. Tahniah Mark Wahlberg!
MTV Movie Awards 2014 bakal berlangsung dan disiarkan secara langsung menerusi kaca TV MTV pada 13 April 2014 di Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. Untuk anda yang berada di negara Asia, anugerah yang dihoskan oleh Conan O’Brien boleh ditonton pada hari Isnin, 14 April 2014, 8pm (WIB), 9pm (SIN/HK/PH) and 10pm (MAL).
Mark Wahlberg Dianugerahkan MTV Generation Award di MTV Movie Awards 2014
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]TV announced today that Academy Award® nominated actor and producer Mark Wahlberg will be honored with the MTV Generation Award at the “2014 MTV Movie Awards” for his brilliant body of work in the film and television industry.
Wahlberg, known for his diverse film roles and television producer credits, will fittingly be presented the award by “Entourage” cast members Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Dillon. This will mark the first public reunion for the cast ahead of their highly anticipated movie release in June 2015. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the “2014 MTV Movie Awards” will air live in the U.S. and many international markets from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, 13 April. It premieres in Asia on Monday, 14 April at 8pm (WIB), 9pm (SIN/HK/PH) and 10pm (MAL).
“Mark Wahlberg is the definition of a modern day Renaissance Man: from Dirk Diggler to The Departed, The Basketball Diaries to Ted, “Entourage” to The Fighter, in front of the camera and behind – he’s done it all and he’s always memorable,” said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “Mark has captivated the MTV audience for over 20 years, and for this rare feat, we’re proud to recognize him with this year’s Generation Award.”
The “MTV Generation Award” is the “Movie Awards” highest honor, acknowledging an actor who has engaged the MTV audience throughout their career. Past recipients include Jamie Foxx, Johnny Deep, Reese Witherspoon, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey.
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Over the past two decades, Wahlberg has become a Hollywood heavyweight, appearing in films ranging from award-winning action-packed dramas and thrillers to blockbuster comedies with credits including: Lone Survivor, Boogie Nights, The Perfect Storm, Italian Job, The Departed, The Fighter, Pain & Gain and Ted. His memorable role in The Departed as Sgt. Sean Dignam earned him nominations for an Academy Award® and Golden Globe in the “Best Supporting Actor” category. Wahlberg was also nominated for a Golden Globe as “Best Actor” for his role as “Micky Ward” in The Fighter and a Screen Actors Guild Award in the “Outstanding Performance” category. Wahlburg will next appear in Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Wahlberg’s success has translated from on camera to behind the scenes as a producer. His production credits include We Own the Night, The Fighter, for which he was nominated for his second Academy Award® for “Best Picture,” Contraband, Prisoners and Lone Survivor. His producer resume also extends to television as he produced one of the most critically-acclaimed, successful and fan-favorite shows in HBO history, “Entourage,” and his new show with his family, “Wahlburgers.”
In addition, this year’s nominees set the stage for an epic showdown between critically-acclaimed films The Wolf of Wall Street and American Hustle, comedic hits We’re the Millers and This Is The End, blockbuster franchises The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and more.
Fans can get in on the fierce competition by casting votes for their favorite nominees at MovieAwards.MTV.tv in categories you’ll never see in any other awards show, including Best Comedic Performance, Best Villain, Best Kiss, Best Scared-As-S**t Performance, Best Musical Moment, #WTF Moment, Best On-Screen Duo, Best Fight, Best Shirtless Performance and more.
The 2014 MTV Movie Awards will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than half a billion households around the world. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.
Jesse Ignjatovic serves as Executive Producer for the “2014 MTV Movie Awards.” Garrett English serves as Executive Producer and Executive in Charge for MTV. Lee Lodge and Jen Jones serve as Executive Producers. Wendy Plaut serves as Co-Executive Producer and Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Amy Doyle is Executive in Charge of Music and Celebrity Talent. Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music Talent.
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Founded in 2007 by Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager to create, develop and produce original television, Den of Thieves has emerged as a force for ambitious event shows and uniquely stylized reality television series. Using their extensive experience working with talent, their credits cover a vast array of formats and include VH1’s “The T.O. Show,” Comedy Central’s “Russell Brand in New York City”, Bravo’s “Start-Ups: Silicon Valley,” as well as the CMT Country Awards.