WIFT-T to Honor Jill Hennessy with International Achievement Award

WIFT-T (Women In Film and Television - Toronto) Press Release:

WIFT-T is pleased to announce actress Jill Hennessy as this year’s recipient of the International Achievement Award. The award is presented to a Canadian woman working in screen-based media for her significant and well recognized body of work in Canada and abroad. Jill will receive her award at the Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 6, 2010 in Toronto.

“WIFT-T is excited to be able to present Jill with a Crystal Award,” says Sadia Zaman, WIFT-T Executive Director. “She has a history of playing strong women with a lot of determination and character. We look forward to welcoming Jill back to Toronto.”

Best known for her roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan, Jill will soon appear in the new HBO series Luck, starring Dustin Hoffman and produced and directed by Michael Mann.

“I’m honoured and extremely grateful to not only receive this award, but I’m also thrilled to celebrate incredible Canadian women,” says Jill from Los Angeles.

From 1993-1996, television audiences came to know Jill as Claire Kincaid on Law & Order. She then played Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot. In her first season of Crossing Jordan, Jill was nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. She took home a Golden Satellite Award for her performance in the TNT cable movie Nuremberg and was honoured recently with a Gracie Award and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.

An Edmonton native, Jill’s acting career began in Toronto with an appearance in Dead Ringers. She studied with Second City before landing a role in the Broadway production of The Buddy Holly Story. In New York, Jill also starred in Ron Howard’s feature film The Paper. Her film credits include I Shot Andy Warhol, Chutney Popcorn, Autumn in New York, Exit Wounds, Love in the Time of Money, Wild Hogs and Lymelife, which won the International Film Critics’ Award at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Jill also completed Small Town Murder Songs, a film directed by Toronto’s Ed Gass-Donnelly that premiered this year at TIFF.

In addition to her screen-based work, Jill is a singer-songwriter who recently released her debut album, Ghost In My Head. Her latest film Roadie features Jill playing music from the album.

Jill and husband Paolo Mastropietro divide their time between homes in Manhattan and Los Angeles with their two sons, Marco and Gianni.

Presented in partnership with Shaw Media and Deluxe Postproduction, the 2010 Crystal Awards take place Monday, December 6 at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto. To purchase tickets, visit www.wift.com.

For a complete list of the 2010 Crystal Award winners, visit http://wift.com/

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Update December 6, 2010 – Here’s an updated article about Jill, written after the awards luncheon: Pursue what you love, says Jill Hennessy to T.O. crowd


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Michaela McManus “Vampire Diaries” Advance Photos

Michaela McManus (Law & Order SVU) will be appearing on “The Vampire Diaries" - here are a few photos of her appearance from the upcoming episode “By The Light Of The Moon” which will air Thursday December 9 at 8PM ET on The CW.

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Jeremy Sisto Attends "The Break Of Noon" Opening Night

Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order) and his wife Addie Lane attended the opening night of "The Break of Noon" at Lucille Lortel Theatre on November 22, 2010 in New York City. Here are the photos!

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Jeff Goldblum Appears on Craig Ferguson’s Late Late Show

Jeff Goldblum (Law & Order Criminal Intent) appeared on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on November 18, 2010 – and here’s two videos from that show. Enjoy!







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Corey Stoll Attends 2010 GQ "Men of the Year" Party

Corey Stoll (Law & Order Los Angeles) attended the 2010 GQ "Men of the Year" party held at Chateau Marmont on November 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Here are 2 photos of Corey at the event (the woman in the photo was not identified).

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“Rabbit Hole” Starring Dianne Wiest – Video Clip

Here’s a clip from the film “Rabbit Hole” which stars Dianne Wiest (Law & Order). The film is scheduled for a limited US release on December 17, 2010. The film also stars Nicole Kidman.



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Richard Belzer Attends Screening of "Public Speaking"

Richard Belzer (Law & Order SVU) attended a screening of "Public Speaking" at The Museum of Modern Art on November 15, 2010 in New York City. Here are his arrival photos (one photo includes musician Steve Jordan).

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Trailer for “Winnie” Starring Terrence Howard

Here’s the newly released trailer for the film “Winnie” which stars Terrence Howard (Law & Order Los Angeles) as Nelson Mandela and Jennifer Hudson as Winnie Mandela. The film is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release sometime in 2011.






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Alicia Witt, Diane Neal Attend 24 Hour Plays on Broadway

Alicia Witt (Law & Order Criminal Intent) and Diane Neal (Law & Order SVU) participated on stage in the 10th annual production of the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway, presented by MONTBLANC, at American Airlines Theatre on November 15, 2010 in New York City. They also attended the after party, held at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on November 15, 2010 in New York City. Here are the photos!

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Happy 70th Birthday to Sam Waterston

Here’s a few videos that I dug up from my archives to help celebrate Sam’s big milestone birthday. Almost everybody knows him as Law & Order’s Jack McCoy, but others may know him for his portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln. Since we don’t get to see him any more on new episodes of Law & Order (pause for weeping), the current generation may only know Sam as “that TD Ameritrade guy” (a sad thought). Happy Birthday Sam!


Law & Order - Jack blows his top








20 Years of Law & Order




Regarding Lincoln







The Face of TD Ameritrade







Miscellany
















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“The Tempest” Trailer with Alfred Molina

Here’s the trailer for the film “The Tempest” which includes Alfred Molina (Law & Order Los Angeles). The film, directed by Julie Taymor and based on the Shakespeare play of the same name, is scheduled for full release in the USA on December 10, 2010.




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Jeff Goldblum Performs At Oceana Benefit

Here are a few more pictures of Jeff Goldblum (Law & Order Criminal Intent) at the Oceana benefit at Esquire House LA. This time he’s performing on the piano with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. The benefit took place on November 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Jeff Goldblum Attends Oceana Benefit

Jeff Goldblum (Law & Order Criminal Intent) attended the Oceana benefit at Esquire House LA on November 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Here are his arrival photos.

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Jeff Goldblum Performs on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”

Here’s an video clip of Jeff Goldblum (Law & Order Criminal Intent) performing last night on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” – enjoy! (He's singing "Just A Friend" with Biz Markie.)






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Richard Belzer, S. Epatha Merkerson Attend “Pee-Wee Herman Show" Broadway Opening

Richard Belzer (Law & Order SVU) and S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order) attend the Broadway opening night of "The Pee-Wee Herman Show" at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on November 11, 2010 in New York City. (Epatha was one of the original cast members of the original Pee-Wee Herman television show).

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Mariska Hargitay, Dann Florek Attend Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala

Law & Order SVU’s Dann Florek and Mariska Hargitay attended the 8th Annual Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on November 11, 2010 in New York City. Here are a few arrival photos!

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Jeremy Sisto Attends Victoria's Secret Fashion Show After Party

Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order) attended the after party for the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Lavo on November 10, 2010 in New York City. Here is a photo of Jeremy at the event.

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Terrence Howard Co-Hosts Soul Train Awards

Terrence Howard (Law & Order Los Angeles) was co-host of the 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are a few photos of Terrence on the red carpet and on stage (some photos include actress Taraji Henson).

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Law & Order Stars Attends "The Merchant of Venice" Broadway Opening

Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order), Eric Bogosian (Law & Order Criminal Intent), Judith Light (Law & Order SVU) and Law & Order guest star favorite Tovah Feldshuh attended the opening night and/or after party (at Espace) for "The Merchant of Venice" at The Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010 in New York City. (Jesse was starring in the play.) Here are the photos!

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Jeff Goldblum Attends “Morning Glory” NY Premiere

Jeff Goldblum (Law & Order Criminal Intent) attended the New York Premiere of "Morning Glory" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on November 7, 2010 in New York City. Here are his arrival photos, some pictured with co-stars Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams, Patrick Wilson, producer Bryan Burk, director Roger Michell and producer Sherryl Clark.

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Mariska Hargitay Attends Kids For Kids Family Carnival

Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order SVU), along with her son August, attended the 17th Annual Kids For Kids Family Carnival, held at Skylight Studio on November 6, 2010 in New York City. Here are some photos of Mariska and August on the red carpet.

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Paul Sorvino Attends the Beverly Hills Fashion Festival

Paul Sorvino (Law & Order) attended the Beverly Hills Fashion Festival on November 6, 2010, held in Beverly Hills, California. Paul is pictured with actress Xenia Slamas.

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Vincent D’Onofrio Talks Character & Story (Video)

Vincent D'Onofrio (Law & Order Criminal Intent) talks about the relationship between character and story, and how ambition impresses him, in this short video from The Savannah Film Festival. He was recently there screening his film “Don’t Go Into The Woods.”




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Linus Roache at Official Opening of “Middletown”

Here are a few pictures of Linus Roache (Law & Order) at the official opening night of the Off-Broadway production of “Middletown” at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City on November 3, 2010.


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Chris Meloni Attends “Only Make Believe” Gala

Chris Meloni (Law & Order SVU), along with his wife Sherman, attended the "Only Make Believe Celebrates 11th Anniversary Gala", hosted by Sir Ian McKellen, on November 1 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. Here are a few photos from the event.

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Angie Harmon Attends Emmy Primetime Television Crimefighters Panel

Angie Harmon (Law & Order) attended the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Primetime Television Crimefighters panel discussion at the Leonard H Goldenson Theatre on November 1, 2010 in North Hollywood, California. Here are her arrival photos.

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Ice-T Attends Heidi Klum's Halloween Party

Ice-T (Law & Order SVU) and his wife Coco attended Heidi Klum's 2010 Halloween Party at Lavo on October 31, 2010 in New York City, and here are the photos!

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Chris Noth & Family Trick Or Treating In Costume

Chris Noth (Law & Order and L&O CI) was out with girlfriend Tara Wilson and their son Orion for some Trick Or Treating in Bentwood, California. (The things parents must do for their children – his costume goes above and beyond the call of duty!) Enjoy the photos.


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