9 October, 2006
Fireworks International has announced the launch of the 2006 WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS at MIPCOM in time for the first ever US taping of this prestigious event at Manhattan Center Studios, New York, on October 14.
The WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS, founded by Mikhail Gorbachev, is a glamorous, star-studded event showcasing the exceptional accomplishments of extraordinary women whose achievements in a variety of fields symbolise the best aspects of humankind – unique personalities with vision, personal strength, commitment to their ideals and, above all, a passion for creating a better world in the 21st century.
Available as a two-hour or a one-hour special and produced by John Cossette (The Grammy Awards®) the 2006 WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS, co-hosted by Teri Hatcher with performances by Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Il Divo and Chaka Khan, honours women from all over the world who have reached beyond boundaries and limitations, achieving excellence in various areas including the arts, fashion, business, charities, acting, media, entertainment and humanitarianism. This year’s winners in the twelve distinct categories include Whoopi Goldberg, Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon, Claudia Schiffer, HM Queen Noor of Jordan, Mary J. Blige & Lucy Liu. Former WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS winners include Sarah, The Duchess of York, Oprah Winfrey, Linda Evangelista, Catherine Deneuve, Bianca Jagger, Christiane Amanpour, Donatella Versace, The Mothers of the S.O.S Children’s Villages, and the Women of the Special Olympics.
Saralo MacGregor, Executive Vice President Worldwide Distribution for Fireworks International, commented on the announcement, “We are thrilled to be part of the 2006 WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS and look forward to introducing this truly inspirational event at MIPCOM”
For further information, please contact:
PMK/HBH Public Relations New York Shawn Purdy / Christina Stejskal Phone +1 (212) 582-1111 [email protected] [email protected]
FIREWORKS INTERNATIONAL: Samantha Witters Director of Marketing [email protected] 00 44 207 851 6518 www.comtentfilm.com
About Fireworks International Fireworks International, a division of the UK’s ContentFilm plc, acquires and distributes an extensive slate of television programs and feature films throughout the world. Fireworks’ library of over 2000 hours of programming includes the new comedic and animated series’ and library from HEAVY Worldwide, the new comedy series THE JANE SHOW, the mystery drama series WHISTLER, drama series ZOE BUSIEK: WILD CARD, action/adventure series Gene Roddenberry’s ANDROMEDA, MUTANT X, RELIC HUNTER, and THE COLLECTOR; children’s programs BLACK HOLE HIGH, 100 DEEDS FOR EDDIE MCDOWD, CAITLIN’S WAY and STREETSMARTZ, plus over 200 US network miniseries and TV movies of the week including BLONDE for CBS and A WRINKLE IN TIME for ABC, along with some 100 feature films
