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“THE COLOR PURPLE” to receive the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment (SOFEE)

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) Women’s Committee is pleased to announce that “The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.) will receive the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment. Called the “SOFEE,” the Seal recognizes outstanding new films and television series that illuminate the female experience and perspective through authentically told female-driven stories.

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AMERICA FERRERA TO RECEIVE SEEHER AWARD AT THE 29TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that Emmy award-winning actor, director and producer America Ferrera will receive the 8th annual SeeHer Award at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards. The honor will be presented to her at the star-studded gala hosted by Chelsea Handler, which will broadcast LIVE on The CW on Sunday, January 14, 2024 (7:00 – 10:00 pm ET – delayed PT, check local listings).

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FILM NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS HOSTED BY CHELSEA HANDLER

“Barbie” leads this year’s film contenders, earning 18 nominations overall. In addition to Best Picture, Best Comedy, and Best Hair and Makeup nods, the film racked up several acting nominations including Best Actress for Margot Robbie, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling and Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera. Also up for Best Picture are “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things,” which each garnered an outstanding 13 nominations, along with “Killers of the Flower Moon” which collected 12 nominations.

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TELEVISION NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS

“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+) leads the television contenders for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards with six nominations. In addition to Best Drama Series, the show earned several acting nominations including Best Actress in a Drama Series for both Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Billy Crudup was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, while Nicole Beharie and Karen Pittman both earned nods for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

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Chelsea Handler Returns To Host The 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that comedian, television host, best-selling author and advocate Chelsea Handler will return to host the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, January 14, 2024 (7:00 – 10:00pm ET – delayed PT, check local listings), airing live on The CW. This will mark Handler’s second consecutive year hosting the awards ceremony.

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The Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees for the Celebration of Cinema & Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements

Hosted by Nicco Annan of STARZ’s P-Valley, the Celebration of Cinema & Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements will took place on December 4 at the Fairmont Century Plaza. STARZ served as the official media partner, and the awards will be shown exclusively on the streaming platform during the month of January. Additionally, STARZ bestowed one of the honorees with a special STARZ #TakeTheLead designation as part of its ongoing commitment to amplifying narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.

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“THE PERSIAN VERSION” to receive the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment (SOFEE)

Written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz, “The Persian Version” is a vibrant dramatic comedy that highlights the resilience of Iranian women. Leila (Layla Mohammadi) is a bisexual Iranian-American Muslim pop culture enthusiast who isn’t sure where she fits in, growing up feeling too Iranian for Americans, too American for Iranians, too female for her eight brothers, and too gay for her disapproving mother, Shireen (Niousha Noor), an immigrant who overcame cultural challenges to achieve the American dream.

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Nominations announced for the 8th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the Eighth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be revealed at a Gala Event on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. The ceremony will be hosted for the second year in a row by longtime event supporter, actor, and standup comedian Wyatt Cenac.

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