CINEMACONโฆ
YEAR 5 WAS BIGGER, BETTER ANDMORE AWESOME THAN EVERโฆ
BY: THE BLONDE AND THE BRUNETTE

2015 was a tremendous and proud landmark year for CinemaCon. It has grown and developed into the largest and utmost significant convention for the worldwide motion picture theater industry.
CinemaCon is a international event that attracts attendees from more than 80 countries around the world. This was absolutely such an impressive feat. Kudos to all who made this achievement transpire. The excitement and electricity in the air was felt throughout the entire Convention at Caesars Palace From April 20 to April 23 by all present. CinemaCon encompassed advertising, internet and social media, theater equipment, concessions and beyond.
Manufacturers, dealers showcasing the latest Technological advances and innovative concession offerings were all present and ecstatic to be there.
CinemaCon incorporated a very special day of programming targeted at the international Marketplace. This was no doubt, the biggest, most successful and thrilling CinemaCon convention to date.
The festivities Included impressive Hollywood product presentations of forthcoming films, and electrifying premiere feature screenings, mega stars, producer and director presentations and lectures. From what the Blonde and the Brunette sensed from all the expositions, this will be a smashing, stellar, blockbuster season at the box office.
The CinemaCon schedule was so diverse, enlightening and entertaining, that it was simply an honor and privilege just to be a part of it.
CINEMACONโS 2015
BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS
SIXTEEN HONOREES RECEIVED
CinemaCon and The Coca-Cola Company welcomedย Billy Bushย to the stage to announce the 2015 Big Screen Achievement Awards recipients. The Showroom at Caesarโs Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada was packed with NATO (National Association of Theatre Owners), International Theatre Owners, Movie Production Studio Executives, Trade Show Vendors, and representatives from the Media. An enormous amount of excitement had been building up to this presentation that is the finale off the 5thย year that CinemaCon has been celebrating the Movie going Experience. There was a buzz in the air.
Alan Arkinย was the first awardee to receive aย Lifetime Achievement Award. He has enjoyed more than 50 remarkable years being a respected professional actor. Arkin was born in Brooklyn, and launched is career with the Chicago improvisational revue โSecond Cityโ.ย He received a Tony Award for his performance in the 1963 Broadway show โEnter Laughingโ, a Golden Globe Award for the comedy sensational film โThe Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Comingโ;ย and Academy Award for โLittle Miss Sunshine.โ Mr.ย Arkin has will forever be remembered for his brilliance in over 70 films. He that is not enough he has also directed short films and written several books. Including his most recent memoirs โAn Improvised Life.โย Watch for him this fall, in CBS Films/Lionsgateโs, โLove the Coopers.โ

The Breakthrough Filmmaker of the Year Awardย was presented toย Elizabeth Banksย for her first film, soon to be released, Universal Pictures, โPitch Perfect 2.โย Bankโs company is Brownstone Productions. She has thoroughly enjoyed being behind the camera to direct her cast into their finest performances. An extraordinary talent and versatile actress, she has been seen in many top box office hits, such as โThe Lego Movie,โ โPitch Perfect,โ โThe Hunger Games,โ โWhat to Expect When You are Expecting,โ โPeople Like Usโ โSeabiscuit,โ and โCatch Me If You Canโ.ย Banks has received awards for her television performances, and has extensive theatre credits through the American Conservatory Theatre, the Guthrie Theatre and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. You go girl.

Britt Robertsonย received theย 2015 Star of Tomorrow Awardย for her upcoming role in Disneyโs โTomorrowland.โย She has an impressive film resume already as a co-star with Scott Eastwood in 20thย Century Foxโs romantic drama,ย โThe Longest Ride,โย and was recently seen in โDelivery Manโ and โCakeโ. Robertson has worked with many of Hollywoodโs finest stars, George Clooney, Steve Carell, Naomi Watts and Annette Bening to name a few.

The Director of the Year Awardย was presented toย Francis Lawrenceย for his incredible movie making skills through the last two films of the franchise, โThe Hunger Games.โ The very creative and inventive directorโs work can be seen late this fall in Lionsgateโs, โThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay โ Part .2.ย Lawrenceโs first film debut was in 2005 with โConstantine,โย followed by,ย โI Am Legend,โ and โWater For Elephantโsโ He furthermore,ย has a long list of television and commercial credits under his belt to be proud of.

The hilarious and incredibly funny comic, Amy Schumerย receivedย The Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award.ย This summer Schumer will be starring in the Universal Pictures film, โTrainwreck.โ The film was written by Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow. What a combination of talent. Already, well known through her comical television performances; Schumer is returning to Comedy Central for the third season of, โInside Amy Schumer,,ย which she received a Primetime Emmy Award-nomination for being the creator, star, writer and executive producer.

The Rising Stars of 2015 Awardย was presented toย Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne. Their upcoming film from 20thย Century Fox, โPaper Townsโ will be released later this summer. Author John Greenโs bestselling novel, of the same name, was adapted to this film, and should prove to be a wonderful romantic coming-of-age story. Both Wolff and Delevingne have outstanding film credits, at such a young age.

Jamie Bell, Michael B Jordan, Kate Mara and Miles Teller, the cast of 20thย Century Foxโs, soon to be released Marvelโs comic thriller โFantastic Fourโ earned theย CinemaCon Ensemble Award. These gifted young stars bring a new dimension to this longest-running superhero team. This film looks so exciting.

Comedy Filmmaker of the Year Awardย recognizedย Paul Feig. This fabulous filmmaker is known for being the director of the comical films, โBridesmaidsโ and โThe Heat.โ His latest project is 20thย Century Foxโs upcoming, all-star film, โSPY;โ including Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, Curtis โ50 Cent.โ Jackson and Miranda Hart. Feig is a three time Emmy nominated writer/director and DGA Award winner. In the works to be released July 2016, is another directorial accomplishment for Feig, the remake of โGhostbustersโ with an all female-led cast. I have to interject what a completely marvelous human being this witty Feig is.

We have one more thing of note, to tell here and our favorite interview question at CinemaCon. We asked, โ50 Cent,โ why did he pick his name. He replied, โWhen I was a little boy, my grandmother would take me to the store and if I was good, she would let me go on the little ride afterwards. I loved those rides and would always ask to go again, by saying to my grandmother, 50 cent!โ Love that storyโฆ.

Academy Award and Emmy winning actress,ย Julianne Moore, was the recipient ofย Theย CinemaCon Vanguard Award.ย This award is presented to an actor/actress whose work on the big screen outshines all others. Moore has continued to entertain, enlighten, educate and captivate movie audiences with a variety of generaโs to people of all ages. She has two films to be released soon Lionsgateโs, โFreeheldโ and โThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2.โ Moore is the ninth person in Academy history to receive two Oscar nominations in the same year; and the only American actress to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She also is an inspirational philanthropist helping children around the world. She is an elegant, lovely, and brilliant woman.

Kevin Hartย was presented with theย Comedy Star of the Year Awardย for his outstanding comedic talent. His films have become box office gold with his two very successful films this year, His movie fans find him to be one of the most entertaining comedians of today. โPaper Soldiers,โ โScaryย Movie 3,โ โAlong Came Polly,โ โThe Five-Year Engagementโ, โGrudge Matchโ, and โAbout Last Night,โย are part of his film successes. Now also, an executive producer, Hart has many television credits, including, โ2012 MTV Video Music Awards,โ along with many standup comedy tours. Upcoming films for Hart next year will be Universal Pictures, โRide Along 2

Female Star of the Year Awardย was awarded to the stunningly versatile,ย Rose Byrne. Her many film achievements Include, โAnnieโ, โThe Turningโ, โThis is Where I Leave You,โ โThe Internship,โ โThe Place Beyond the Pines,โ โInsidious,โ โBridemaidsโ, โGet Him to the Greek,โ โX-Men: First Class,โย and many more. Not only is she known for her comedic timing, she is also, an exceptional dramatic artist. Byrne will appear this summer in 20thย Century Foxโs release of โSpy.ย Sheย stars along side of Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Jason Statham and the rest of the all-star cast.

Paul Ruddย received theย Male Star of the Year Awardย for his memorable roles that gave him a proven track record of making audiences around the world laugh. Later this year, Rudd will star with Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly in the next Marvel Studios release of the thrilling, โAnt-Man.โ This is THE, talked about movie franchise of the year. Some of Ruddโs other memorable films include,ย โKnocked Up,โ โAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,โ โWanderlust,โ โClueless,โ โThe 40 Year Old Virgin,โ and โThe Cider House Rules.โ
What a talent!

The Blonde and the Brunette would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to all of these mega talented actors for their exceptional outstanding work.
