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Monday, December 2, 2019

TheWrap Wins 4 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

TheWrap received four first place National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards on Sunday from the L.A. Press Club.

Itay Hod and Sharon Waxman’s “#AfterMeToo: 12 Accusers Share What Happened Next, From Firing to More Trauma” took home two awards — best multimedia package and best in-depth soft news.

Columnist Richard Stellar’s “Why Mr. Rogers Is the Perfect Movie Superhero for Our Times” won in the entertainment blog category, while photographer Steven Gerlich and creative director Ada Guerin were recognized for an action photo of dancer-choreographer Travis Wall.

In addition, the site finished third for best online entertainment website, and Hod was the runner-up for best online journalist.

Shayan Asgharnia and Guerin finished second in portrait photo and cover art for their impressive shoot of “Barry” star Anthony Carrigan for TheWrap’s Emmy Magazine Comedy/Drama/Actors Issue.

Elisabeth Caren and Guerin finished third in the feature photo category for a shot of “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner dressed as Selena Meyer of “Veep.”

Columnists Mary Murphy and Michele Willens also finished third in commentary analysis/trend — film for “When Will Washington Catch Up to Hollywood’s Vision of Women in Power?

The winners were announced Sunday at the Millennium Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. #MeToo influencer Tarana Burke received the Impact Award while director Quentin Tarantino accepted the Distinguished Storyteller Award. In addition, special awards also went to TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz, actor Danny Trejo and actress Ann-Margret.

Related stories from TheWrap:

#AfterMeToo: 12 Accusers Share What Happened Next, From Firing to More Trauma

TheWrap Nominated for 15 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, Including Best Website

Why Mr. Rogers Is the Perfect Movie Superhero for Our Times (Guest Blog)

‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Star Travis Wall Portraits (Exclusive Photos)

Source: the wrap feed