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33rd Young Artist Awards
The 33rd Young Artist Awards ceremony, presented by the Young Artist Association, honored excellence of young performers between the ages of 5 and 21 in the fields of film, television, theater and music for the year 2011. Nominees were announced on Saturday March 31, 2012. Winners were announced on Sunday May 6, 2012 in the Empire Ballroom of the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. Established in 1978 by long-standing Hollywood Foreign Press Association member, Maureen Dragone, the Young Artist Association was the first organization to establish an awards ceremony specifically set to recognize and award the contributions of performers under the age of 21 in the fields of film, television, theater and music. Categories ★ Bold indicates the winner in each category. Best Performance in a Feature Film Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor ★ Dakota Goyo - ''Real Steel'' - DreamWorks Pictures * Asa Butterfield - '' Hugo'' - Paramount Pictures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sportsmen's Lodge
The Sportsmen's Lodge is a defunct hotel located on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, Los Angeles, California. Operating under various names (including "Hollywood Trout Farms") since the 1880s, the Sportsmen's Lodge is a San Fernando Valley landmark and remains a popular spot for celebrations, dinners and public events. Located in the heart of the Valley's studio district, the Sportsmen's Lodge was a popular gathering spot for cast and crew in old Hollywood, including Clark Gable, Bette Davis, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. The hotel closed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Early days The original Sportsmen's Lodge opened in the 1880s before the movie business existed and before Studio City had its name. A history of Studio City published by the ''Studio City Sun'' describes the Lodge as an "enduring symbol of lost rural Valley life." The ''Sun'' notes that the site has had many owners since the 1880s but was "always ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asa Butterfield
Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield ( ; born 1 April 1997) is an English actor. Beginning his career as a child actor, Butterfield first achieved recognition as the lead of the historical drama film '' The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'' (2008). He continued to headline films during the 2010s, starring in the adventure drama '' Hugo'' (2011), the science fiction film ''Ender's Game'' (2013), the drama ''X+Y'' (2014), and the fantasy '' Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'' (2016). From 2019 to 2023, Butterfield portrayed the lead of the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Sex Education''. Early life Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield was born on 1 April 1997 in Islington, London, and is the son of Jacqueline "Jake" Farr, a psychologist, and Sam Butterfield, an advertising copywriter. He is named after comet Hale-Bopp. He was educated at Stoke Newington School. Career Butterfield started acting at age seven at the Young Actors Theatre Islington. Later, he secured minor roles in the 2006 televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer
''Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer'' is a 2011 American comedy film based on Megan McDonald's '' Judy Moody'' book series. Directed by John Schultz from a screenplay by McDonald and Kathy Waugh, it introduces Australian actress Jordana Beatty as the titular girl in a contest for the best summer with friends Amy Namey ( Taylar Hender), who is off to Borneo; and Rockford "Rocky" Zang (Garrett Ryan), who is going to circus camp. Since her parents (Janet Varney and Kristoffer Winters) are off to California, Judy is stuck with her younger brother Stink ( Parris Mosteller) and her free-spirited aunt Opal (Heather Graham). Her misadventures to have the best summer include a Bigfoot chase, various activities ruined by her friend Frank ( Preston Bailey), and putting hats on animals with Opal. ''Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer'' was the second project of couple and Smokewood Entertainment owners Sara Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness, following the commercially and critically well- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordana Beatty
Jordana Beatty (born 30 January 1998) is an Australian actress best known for playing the title role of Judy Moody in the feature film ''Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer'' and Susan Parks in the 10th anniversary tour of ''Billy Elliot the Musical''. History Beatty was born on January 30, 1998 in Sydney, Australia and began acting in 2002, and appeared in Australian television commercials. She has played roles in the ''Home and Away'' and '' All Saints'' television series. She also played the character Rachel in the television series ''Legend of the Seeker''. In 2012, she was nominated for the Young Artist Award as Best Leading Young Actress for her role in the film ''Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer''. She was also cast to play the title role in '' Eloise in Paris'' alongside Uma Thurman Uma Karuna Thurman (born April 29, 1970) is an American actress. She has performed in a variety of films, from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz (; born February 10, 1997) is an American actress. She began acting as a child, with early roles in the horror film ''The Amityville Horror (2005 film), The Amityville Horror'' (2005), the drama series ''Desperate Housewives'' (2006–2007), the horror film ''The Eye (2008 film), The Eye'' (2008), the drama film ''The Poker House'' (2008), the romantic comedy film ''500 Days of Summer'' (2009), and the children's comedy film ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010 film), Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' (2010). Her breakthrough came in 2010 with her performance as Hit-Girl in the superhero film ''Kick-Ass (film), Kick-Ass''. Moretz starred in Martin Scorsese's adventure film ''Hugo (film), Hugo'' (2011), Tim Burton's horror comedy film ''Dark Shadows (film), Dark Shadows'' (2012) and the sitcom ''30 Rock'' (2011–2013), reprised her role as Hit-Girl in ''Kick-Ass 2 (film), Kick-Ass 2'' (2013) and portrayed Carrie White in the horror film ''Carrie (2013 film), Carrie'' (2013). In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Artist Award For Best Leading Young Actress In A Feature Film
The Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film is one of the Young Artist Awards presented annually by the Young Artist Association to recognize a young actress under the age of 21, who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. In its early years, the award was also known as the Youth in Film Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture, as well as by numerous other variations to its title over the years, however, the spirit of the award has remained essentially the same since its inception. Winners are selected by secret ballot of the 125 members of the Young Artist Association as well as former Youth in Film Award/Young Artist Award winners. History Throughout the past 34 years, accounting for ties, category splits, and repeat winners, the Young Artist Association has presented a total of 44 "Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film" awards to 40 different actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Better Life (film)
''A Better Life'' is a 2011 American drama film directed by Chris Weitz and written by Eric Eason, based on a story by Roger L. Simon. It stars Demián Bichir as an undocumented immigrant gardener in Los Angeles who, along with his teenage son, attempts to find his stolen truck. The film received a limited release in the United States on June 24, 2011, by Summit Entertainment. For his performance, Bichir was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Plot Carlos Galindo is a gardener in Los Angeles working with his partner, Blasco. His son, Luis, studies at high school. Luis spends time with his girlfriend, Ruthie, who is affiliated with gang members. They pressure him to join them. On one occasion, Luis is suspended for assaulting a student. Carlos' sister, Anita, lends $12,000 from the family's emergency fund for Carlos to buy Blasco's truck. It is later stolen by Santiago, a worker whom Carlos had hired for his gardening business. The next day, Carlos and Luis head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrick Rules (2011 Film)
''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules'' is a children's novel by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, based on the FunBrain.com version. It is the sequel to ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'', followed by '' The Last Straw''. The hardcover was released on February 1, 2008.The Book is in Stores , February 1, 2008 ''Rodrick Rules'' was named ''New York Times'' bestseller among awards and praise. A live-action film based on the book was released on March 25, 2011, and an [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zachary Gordon
Zachary Adam Gordon (born February 15, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his lead role as Greg Heffley in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' film series (2010–2012), which earned him nominations for a Kids' Choice Award and seven Young Artist Awards. His other lead film roles include '' Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-cellent Adventure'' (2016) and ''Dreamcatcher'' (2021). He has had notable supporting roles in films such as ''Georgia Rule'' (2007), '' Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa'' (2008), '' The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'' (2013), '' American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules'' (2020), and '' Violet'' (2021). In television, Gordon had a lead voice role as Gil on the Nickelodeon series '' Bubble Guppies'' (2011–2013). His live-action recurring roles include Jason Cohen on the Freeform series '' Dead of Summer'' (2016), and Tate Wilson on the Freeform drama series '' Good Trouble'' (2019–2020). Personal life Gordon was born in Oak Park, California, to Linda and Kenneth Gordo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Son Of No One
''The Son of No One'' is a 2011 American crime thriller film written and directed by Dito Montiel based on Montiel's book. The film is Dito Montiel's third collaboration with actor Channing Tatum. Plot In 2002, Jonathan White is a rookie police officer under Captain Marion Mathers in the Queens, New York, neighborhood where he grew up. To provide for his wife Kerry and ailing young daughter, he works hard to keep his life on track, but his life is threatened when a dark secret surfaces. An anonymous source reveals new information about two unsolved murders from 1986 in the same neighborhood. In 1986, 14-year-old Jonathan killed two men in self-defense. His friends Vinnie and Vicky helped him dispose of the bodies and keep their involvement a secret from the authorities. The detective on the case, Stanford, knew that Jonathan was involved, but he disposed of the evidence out of loyalty to Jonathan's late father, who had been his partner. The boyfriend of Vinnie's mother forced Vinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolphin Tale
''Dolphin Tale'' is a 2011 American 3D family drama film directed by Charles Martin Smith and written by Karen Janszen and Noam Dromi. It stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristofferson, Cozi Zuehlsdorff in her film debut, and Morgan Freeman. The book and film are inspired by the true story of Winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued in December 2005 off the Florida coast and taken in by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. In the film, Winter loses her tail after becoming entangled with a rope attached to a crab trap, and must be fitted with a prosthetic one in order to swim naturally again. The film was released on September 23, 2011, by Warner Bros. Pictures; ''Dolphin Tale'' received positive reviews from critics and earned $95.9 million on a $37 million budget. A sequel, '' Dolphin Tale 2'', was released on September 12, 2014. Plot Sawyer Nelson is a lonely 11-year-old who has been falling behind academically in school since his father's abandonmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Gamble
Nathan Lee Gamble (born January 12, 1998) is an American actor who made his feature film debut in ''Babel'' (2006), for which he was nominated for a 2007 Young Artist Award. He is best known for his role as Sawyer Nelson in ''Dolphin Tale'' and the sequel ''Dolphin Tale 2''. Life and career Gamble was born in Tacoma, Washington, the son of theater directors who run a drama camp for children. His additional screen credits include ''Dry Rain'' (2007), ''Saving Sam'' (2007), ''Diggers'' (2007), ''The Mist'' (2007), ''The Dark Knight'' (2008), '' Marley & Me'' (2008), '' The Hole'' (2009), ''Dolphin Tale'' (2011) and ''Dolphin Tale 2'' (2014). On television, Gamble appeared in '' Runaway'' in 2006; crossover episodes of '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' and ''Without a Trace'' in 2007; and '' House M.D.'' and ''Ghost Whisperer'' in 2008. In 2009, he played the role of Henry Pryor, son of the titular character in '' Hank''. In 2010, he played the role of Daniel in a short film ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
