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Acclaimed Documentarian Rory Kennedy to receive The Pennebaker Award presented by Chris Hegedus at the Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

October 29, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced a prestigious honor, The Pennebaker Award, will be presented to esteemed documentarian Rory Kennedy at the Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City. The award is named for the late Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award winner D A Pennebaker, and will be presented by Chris Hegedus, Pennebaker’s producing partner and widow.

The Critics Choice Association Anounces Full Slate of Honorees for the 3rd Annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television

October 24, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the full slate of honorees for the 3rd annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television, taking place on November 12, 2024 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The Celebration highlights standout performances and work, both onscreen and offscreen, from the AAPI entertainment community.

Nominations Unveiled for the Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

October 14, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be revealed at a gala event on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. The ceremony will be hosted by longtime event supporter and actor Erich Bergen.

Critics Choice Association Partners with E! for 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards Taking Place on Sunday, January 12, 2025

October 10, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards will air live on E! on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 7:00-10:00 pm ET / PT and will be available the next day on Peacock. Additionally, E! will air a one hour red carpet pre-show ahead of the telecast from 6:00-7:00 pm ET / PT. Comedian, television host, six-time New York Times best-selling author and advocate Chelsea Handler will return as host for the third consecutive year. The star-studded awards show will once again be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement.

The Critics Choice Association Announces Full Slate of Honorees for the 4th Annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television

October 9, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the full slate of honorees for the 4th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television, taking place on October 22, 2024 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The Celebration honors standout performances and work, both onscreen and offscreen from the Latino entertainment community.

The Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees and Dates for 2024 Diversity Celebrations

September 25, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the honorees and dates for their upcoming Diversity Celebrations including the 4th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television, the 3rd annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television, and the 7th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television. Honorees include Zoe Zaldaña, Joan Chen and Tyler Perry.

“THE TRAITORS” Led Winners of the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards with Four Awards

June 15, 2024

“The Traitors” led the winners, taking home four awards including Best Competition Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series along with Best Show Host and Male Star of the Year for Alan Cumming. This year’s show also honored television host John Walsh with the Career Achievement Award, while television personality Tom Bergeron was the first recipient of the Sam Rubin Award. During the show, the Career Achievement Award was presented to Walsh by his son Callahan Walsh, while the Sam Rubin Award was presented to Bergeron by Alfonso Ribeiro. The Sam Rubin Award was created in honor of the great Sam Rubin, a renowned journalist and longtime member of CCA’s Board of Directors who passed away in May of this year.

The Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television

June 13, 2024

The star-studded Show was packed with honorees from the hottest shows including Carl Clemons-Hopkins fromHacks, Chris Perfetti fromAbbott Elementary,the producers of Fellow Travelers, Top Chef host Kristen Kish,and our Rising Star,Fernando Carsa from Acapulco.

Tom Bergeron to be honored with the Sam Rubin Award and John Walsh to be honored with the Career Achievement Award at the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards

June 10, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) today revealed that Randy Sklar and Jason Sklar will return to host the sixth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards. This year’s show will also honor television host John Walsh with the Career Achievement Award, while television personality Tom Bergeron will be the first recipient of the Sam Rubin Award.

The Critics Choice Association Announces Presenters and Additional Honoree for the Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television

May 29, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the presenters for its inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television including Alan Yang & Ron Funches (‘Loot’), Bamby Salcedo (President & CEO, TransLatin@ Coalition), Charlie Plummer (‘National Anthem’), Charlize Theron (Producer/Actor), George Cheeks (Co-CEO, Paramount Global and President & CEO of CBS), Greg Berlanti (‘Fly Me to the Moon’ & ‘Love, Simon’), Jeremy Podeswa (‘3 Body Problem’), Jessica Collins (‘Acapulco’), Karamo Brown (‘Queer Eye’), Mark Indelicato (‘Hacks’), Mason Alexander Park (‘Quantum Leap’ & ‘National Anthem’), Ricky Martin (‘Palm Royale’), Ronan Farrow (Author/Journalist), Sean Hayes (Producer/Actor), Sheryl Lee Ralph (‘Abbott Elementary’) and more.

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