International Press Academy

Benedict Cumberbatch in Imitation Game

Brian Edwards with hosts Cindy Crawford & Vanessa Williams

Ivo Felt and Zaza Urushadze - Tangerines, a winner of Motion Picture, International

Bruce Davison with Roger Corman, Auteur Honoree

Bob Mackie, Mitzi Gaynor & Carl Reiner

Michael Keaton & Edward Norton in Birdman

Frances McDormand & Richard Jenkins in Olive Kitteridge

Bryan Cranston & Tracey Ullman

Baz Luhrmann and Ewan McGregor

Cast of Penny Dreadful

Mad Men Cast - Satellite Award Winners

Reese Witherspoon in Wild

Vanessa Williams & James Cameron

Best Ensemble Into the Woods (Disney)

Crispin Struthers & Alan Baumgarten

Flight's Visual Effects Team

Antoine-Olivier Pilon in Mommy

News

International Press Academy honors Lohud celeb Ellen Burstyn

February 16, 2015

Legendary actress Ellen Burstyn, a longtime Rockland resident who recently sold her Nyack home, is heading to California this month to accept a prestigious honor from the International Press Academy. The Oscar, Tony and Emmy winner will receive the Mary Pickford more…

Satellite Awards honor ‘Birdman,’ ‘Boyhood,’ ‘Penny Dreadful’ and ‘Transparent’

February 16, 2015

It’s still anyone’s call for the Academy Awards this year, as honors remain split between “Birdman” and “Boyhood,” but there’s no doubt that Julianne Moore is still the Best Actress. The most recent indicator of that was when “Birdman” and more…

Michael Keaton – Birdman Soars At Satellite Awards

February 16, 2015

Michael Keaton and his acclaimed drama Birdman added to their awards season haul by taking the top prizes at the International Press Academy’s Satellite Awards on Sunday night (15Feb15). The film, which is hotly tipped to win the Best Picture Academy Award later more…

Independent Producer of the Year Award Shlomi Elkabetz

February 7, 2015

Producer, director and writer Shlomi Elkabetz turned a spotlight on the oppressive world of divorces in Israel. He works closely with his sister, actress Ronit Elkabetz, who also co-wrote and co-directed the award-winning critically-acclaimed trilogy of films To Take a Wife, more…

INTERNATIONAL PRESS ACADEMY HONORS INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC WITH TESLA AWARD

February 7, 2015

The International Press Academy will honor the team of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) with one of their highest honors, the Tesla Award, awarded in recognition for visionary achievement in filmmaking technology. Past recipients of the award has included Douglas more…

THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS ACADEMY NAMES ELLEN BURSTYN and MARTYN BURKE TO RECEIVE MAJOR HONORS

February 3, 2015

Legendary actress Ellen Burstyn and journalist/ novelist/ director Martyn Burke will be on-hand to receive the most prestigious honors bestowed by the International Press Academy, the largest group of entertainment journalists to recognize accomplishments in the film, television and digital more…

Sebastian Junger Wins Satellite’s Humanitarian Award

February 3, 2015

Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger is being honored with the International Press Academy’s prestigious Humanitarian Award and will be presented with the award at the 19th Annual Satellite Awards at the ceremony on February 15, 2015. Junger is the more…

The International Press Academy presents Prestigious Auteur Award to Martyn Burke

February 3, 2015

Journalist, novelist, director Martyn Burke is the latest recipient of the prestigious Auteur Award given by the International Press Academy. The honor recognizes the impact of a filmmaker’s creative vision and unique artistry. Past recipients have included Guillermo del Toro, more…

Canadian Youth Named Breakthrough Performer by Satellite Awards

February 3, 2015

The 17-year-old Antoine-Olivier Pilon who portrayed a violent youth in the Canadian film “Mommy” is being honored with the International Press Academy’s special Breakthrough Performance Award. “Mommy,” by writer-director Xavier Dolan, follows the teen with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and more…

Legendary Actress Ellen Burstyn to Receive THE MARY PICKFORD AWARD

February 3, 2015

The International Press Academy is pleased to present one of their highest honors, the Mary Pickford Award to legendary actress Ellen Burstyn to commemorate her outstanding artistic contribution to the entertainment industry. Her lifetime of achievement, making us laugh, cry more…

Press Academy offers kudos to George Clooney

December 23, 2014

The International Press Academy issued a press release Tuesday (Dec. 23) that congratulates Sony Pictures and Studio City resident George Clooney for their fight for the First Amendment. The IPA is an international organization of entertainment journalists that is based in Sherman Oaks, Calif. more…

Stars of ‘Knick,’ ‘Sherlock,’ ‘Grimm,’ others tweet about their Satellite Noms

December 3, 2014

All over the world, celebrities, agents, directors and fans have Tweeted about their nominations for the International Press Academy that came out this week, and have some unusual choices among them. The global group of critics is one of the few that more…

The International Press Academy announces its movie and TV nominations

December 1, 2014

The International Press Academy announced its movie and TV nominations, and proves once again to be on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. Media around the world have repeated the nominees, and the awards season has kicked off into more…

IPA Honoree Dale Olson’s Legacy Continues

August 10, 2012

With the passing of legendary press agent Dale Olson, “we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for his uplifting approach to life and the industry,” said Mirjana Van Blaricom, IPA President. “He was my mentor at the beginning and more…

IPA Remembers Donna Summer, Who Recently Feted Her Publicist in Honorary Satellite Tribute Reel

May 17, 2012

Los Angeles, CA – When the International Press Academy (IPA) honored publicist Brian Edwards with a special Satellite Award at a private ceremony on May 2, 2012, hosted by Cindy Crawford, the moving words by Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Rivers, and many more…