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    ICG Publicists Award Nominees Span Such Films as “Black Panther,” “A Quiet Place,” “Bohemian Rhapsody”

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    This file image released by Disney and Marvel Studios shows Chadwick Boseman in a scene from "Black Panther." (photo courtesy of Marvel Studios/Disney)

    TV nods include publicists behind "The Alienist," "Late Show With Stephen Colbert," "Parents"

    LOS ANGELES --

    The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has announced nominees for the 56th Annual ICG Publicists Awards to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, February 22. More than 900 industry leaders are expected to attend this year’s luncheon, which traditionally occurs the week leading up to the Academy Awards®. The announcement was made by Tim Menke, ICG Publicist Awards chair.
     
    “This diverse array of nominated campaigns is emblematic of what publicists do – designing and implementing their efforts targeted to a multitude of distinct audiences. This year’s nominees include a wide range of publicizing entertainment including a late-night talk show; Asian, LGBTQ and African American culturally significant stories; modern day comedy; a 40-year-old sequel; cutting edge animation; a 19th century mystery and a nearly silent film. We look forward to celebrating their unique, creative achievements and exceptional bodies of work,” said Menke.
     
    THE NOMINEES FOR THE 56TH ANNUAL ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS ARE:
     
    THE MAXWELL WEINBERG PUBLICIST SHOWMANSHIP OF THE YEAR FOR MOTION PICTURES
    The union publicists that worked on publicity campaigns on behalf of:

    • Black Panther (The Walt Disney Studios)
    • Bohemian Rhapsody (Twentieth Century Fox) 
    • Crazy Rich Asians (Warner Bros. Pictures)
    • Halloween (Universal Pictures)
    • A Quiet Place (Paramount Pictures)
    • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Sony Pictures)

     
    THE MAXWELL WEINBERG PUBLICIST SHOWMANSHIP OF THE YEAR FOR TELEVISION

    • The Alienist – Gabriela Zapata (Paramount Television and Turner’s Studio T)
    • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Ryan Aguirre (CBS Television Studios)
    • Mayans, M.C.- Chris Kaspers (Fox 21 Television & FX Productions)
    • Pose – Yong Kim (Fox 21 Television & FX Productions)
    • Parents – Shari Rosenblum (Twentieth Century Fox Television & ABC Studios)

     
    THE PRESS AWARD

    • Chris Cavell, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
    • Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
    • Erik Davis, Fandango
    • Tom O’Neil, Gold Derby
    • Andy Reyes, Entertainment Tonight

     
    THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA AWARD 

    • Vera Anderson, HFPA/Mexico
    • Nelson Aspen, Sunrise, Australia
    • Jami Philbrick, Mtime, China
    • Jeremy Kaye, Screen International
    • Adam Tanswell, HFPA/UK

     
    THE EXCELLENCE IN UNIT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD FOR MOTION PICTURES

    • Murray Close
    • Claire Folger
    • Matt Kennedy
    • Merrick Morton
    • Hopper Stone

     
    THE EXCELLENCE IN UNIT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD FOR TELEVISION

    • Beth Dubber
    • Richard Cartwright
    • Colleen Hayes
    • Macall Polay
    • Van Redin

     
    THE LES MASON AWARD (highest honor the Publicists can bestow on one of its own members)

    • Riki Arnold, Senior Publicist, Photo Editor (The Walt Disney Studios)
    • Gabriela Gutentag, Unit Publicist
    • Sheryl Main, Unit Publicist
    • Ernie Malik, Unit Publicist
    • Rochelle Romanelli, Senior Publicist (Paramount Pictures International)

     
    As previously announced, the publicists will honor legendary actress Jamie Lee Curtis with the Lifetime Achievement Award and acclaimed director Jon M. Chu with the Motion Picture Showman of the Year Award. Still to be announced is the Television Showman of the Year Award.
     
    Awards chair this year is Tim Menke with Sheryl Main serving as co-chair. Final online balloting will be held Jan. 14–Feb. 4.

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    Director Juliana Curi Joins Honor Society x MacGuffin

    Monday, January 12, 2026

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