:: TV Week Logie Awards 2007By: Carmine PascuzziYou will remember the euphoria when long-time Gold Logie candidate John Wood had Australia cheering when he finally took out the TV WEEK Gold Logie, in his 10th consecutive year of being nominated. Voting for the 11 Most Popular categories in the 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards has begun. People can vote for their favourite show or star, via either a coupon in TV WEEK or online The final nominees in each of the categories – as well as those in the 11 industry-voted Most Outstanding categories – will be announced on Monday, April 2. The 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards will be held on Sunday, May 6, at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne and televised on the Nine Network. THE 2007 TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS CATEGORIES TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE, MOST POPULAR PERSONALITY ON TV TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE, MOST POPULAR ACTRESS TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE, MOST POPULAR ACTOR TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE, MOST POPULAR PRESENTER MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT MOST POPULAR AUSTRALIAN DRAMA MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE, MOST OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES/MINISERIES/TELEMOVIE TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE, MOST OUTSTANDING ACTRESS TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE, MOST OUTSTANDING ACTOR MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL SERIES* MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MOST OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY MOST OUTSTANDING COMEDY PROGRAM MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT HALL OF FAME AWARD
************************************************************ **Update as at March 23, 2007 - More announcements** TV WEEK and the Nine Network have announced that talented radio duo, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee will host the green room at this year’s Logies. The infamous green room has become a major part of the TV WEEK Logies broadcast, ever since Adam Hills commenced the hosting role in 2005. Here, backstage interviews with the stars provide many of the telecast’s funniest and most revealing moments. Hamish and Andy confirmed they were looking forward to their role as green-room hosts this year. “We’re excited at the opportunity and guarantee to do at least 30% of the job that Adam Hills did,” the boys said. UK musician James Morrison is a special guest at this year's awards. He has been touted as UK music’s most expressive new voice thanks to his breakthrough single “You Give Me Something”. The single has sold over 1.5million copies worldwide and his debut album Undiscovered rocketed to #1 on the UK charts and is Top 20 in 16 markets. More recently, James won the prestigious Brit Award for Male Solo Artist. James will be performing his new single “Undiscovered” at the TV WEEK Logies on the eve of his first concert tour of Australia in May. ***************************************************************** Update as at April 2, 2007 - NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED After weeks of speculation, TV WEEK is thrilled to announce the 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards nominees. Australia’s premier television awards will be held on Sunday, May 6, at Crown Entertainment Complex and televised on the Nine Network. The 11 Popular awards – voted by TV WEEK readers – and the 11 Outstanding awards – voted by specialised industry judges – highlight Australia’s favourite shows and most talented television stars. In 2007, eight nominees compete for the prestigious TV WEEK Gold Logie as the Race For Gold commences. Nominated for Gold are: last year’s big winner John Wood; three-time Gold Logie winner Rove McManus; TV veteran Bert Newton; and Home And Away’s favourite star, Kate Ritchie, who has received her second nomination for the Gold Logie. Nominated for the first time are McLeod’s Daughters stars Simmone Jade Mackinnon and Rachael Carpani, Neighbours star Natalie Blair and All Saints actor John Howard. While voting has closed for all other awards, voting for the TV WEEK Gold Logie recommences now. The Australian public has the chance to vote for their favourite television star until 7.50pm on the evening of Sunday, May 6, via SMS and 1900 phone numbers. The stage is set for TV’s night of nights. Find out who will win on Sunday, May 6, when the TV WEEK Logie Awards are telecast on the Nine Network from Crown Entertainment Complex. A special red-carpet show will air before the awards ceremony. 2007 TV WEEK Logie Award nominees POPULAR AWARDS TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality On TV TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Popular Actress TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Popular Actor MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Popular Presenter MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM MOST POPULAR AUSTRALIAN DRAMA MOST OUTSTANDING AWARDS TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Outstanding Actor TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Outstanding Actress MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MOST OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL SERIES MOST OUTSTANDING COMEDY PROGRAM MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT *********************************************************************** Update as at April 3, 2007 TV WEEK is thrilled to confirm that NCIS star Michael Weatherly will present an award at this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards. Michael Weatherly – who plays the role of Special Agent Tony DiNozzo in the hugely successful US drama series, seen on Network Ten – is heading to Australia for a promotional tour. Michael’s career highlights include playing Robert Wagner in the made-for-TV movie The Mystery Of Natalie Wood. His additional film credits include Venus And Mars, Trigger Happy and Meet Wally Sparks. He also starred on television in James Cameron’s Dark Angel and in Significant Others with Jennifer Garner. TV WEEK editor Emma Nolan said, “We are so excited that Michael will be attending the awards. He is definitely one of our readers’ favourite international TV stars.” *********************************************************************** Update as at April 10, 2007 TV WEEK is thrilled to confirm that multi-platinum-selling recording artist Avril Lavigne will perform at this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards. The international singer, who has sold more than 26 million records worldwide, will thrill viewers by performing her brand new single, “Girlfriend”, exclusively at the TV WEEK Logie Awards. The announcement coincides with the release of Avril’s third studio album, The Best Damn Thing. The eagerly awaited album, with a new rock sound, is due for release on Saturday, April 14. TV WEEK editor Emma Nolan said, “We’re thrilled that an international star like Avril will be performing on the night. This year's Logies is shaping up to be the best show of the past five years.” Keeping in line with the youth focus of the performers at the 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards, Avril joins the already announced British chart-topper James Morrison and 2006’s Australian Idol Damien Leith. The 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards will be held on Sunday, May 6, at Crown Casino And Entertainment Complex and televised on the Nine Network. ********************************************************************* Update as at April 11, 2007 TV WEEK and the Nine Network announce that DAVE HUGHES, will join another of the country’s comedians, ADAM HILLS, as a key presenter. In 2007, the key-presenter role is an alternative to the traditional Logies host. Dave and Adam, along with one more key presenter yet to be announced, will ensure an interesting night of laughs at the 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards. Dave Hughes and Adam Hills join a stellar line-up of young talent at the 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards. Songstress Avril Lavigne is confirmed to perform, along with British chart-topper James Morrison and 2006 Australian Idol Damien Leith. Hamish Blake and Andy Lee take over the reigns as hosts of the green room to deliver all the backstage moments. ********************************************************************** Update as at April 13, 2007 The momentum for Australian television’s night of nights is building with the announcement of the hosts for the 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards Red-Carpet Special. Getaway presenter Jules Lund is set to host the glamour-packed arrivals special. Temptation’s Livinia Nixon and Australian Princess’s Jackie O have been confirmed in co-presenting roles. Jules is no stranger to the red carpet, having successfully co-hosted the top-rating arrivals special for the first time in 2006, alongside Megan Gale and Jessica Rowe. The Red-Carpet Special, which will go to air on Sunday, May 6, at 7.30pm, enables viewers to get up-close and personal with the biggest names in Australian showbiz plus the international guests and performers as they arrive at the industry's big night. TV WEEK editor Emma Nolan said, “I couldn’t be happier with our red-carpet team this year, and I’m delighted to see Jules back in the mix after his successful debut last year.” ****************************************************************** **Winners announced** 2007 TV WEEK Logie Award winners: POPULAR AWARDS TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on TV TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Popular Actress TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Popular Actor MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Popular Presenter MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM MOST POPULAR AUSTRALIAN DRAMA MOST OUTSTANDING AWARDS TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Outstanding Actor TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE — Most Outstanding Actress MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT MOST OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL SERIES MOST OUTSTANDING COMEDY PROGRAM MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT 2007 TV WEEK Logie Awards Hall Of Fame *************************************************************** **Pictures from the Red Carpet**
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