Cameron Diaz is CinemaCon's Female Star of the Year

Cameron Diaz has been named CinemaCon's female star of the year, announced the group's managing director Mitch Neuhauser.

Diaz made her first appearance on the big screen inThe Maskand Neuhauser says since then"she's continued to capture the attention of audiences around the world with her inescapable charm, innate comedic timing, and unparalleled screen presence.”

“From the outrageously comedicThere’s Something About Mary,to the action packedCharlie’s Angels,and the critically acclaimedBeing John Malkovich,"he adds."Diaz has proven to audiences that she can take on any role and we are thrilled to be able to present such a remarkable actress with the‘CinemaCon Female Star of the Year Award.’”

Diaz will next appear inBad Teacheralongside Justin Timberlake in theaters June 24.  She will also star in the Coen Brothers' remake ofGambitalong with Colin Firth.

The actress will accept her CinemaCon award at a Columbia Pictures event on March 30, during CinemaCon which runs from March 28-31 in Las Vegas.

 

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Costume Designers Guild Award Nominees Announced

The Costume Designer Guild has released the list of nominees for this years ceremony hosted bySex and the City'sKristen Davis.

Black SwanandBurlesqueare among the nominees in the contemporary film category, whileThe FighterandThe King's Speechwere recognized for period films.

Halle Berry is set to receive the Lacoste Spotlight Award because, according to the guild, her"talent and career personifies an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special awareness of the role and importance of costume design."

Full list of nominees after the jump

EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FILM
Black Swan– Amy Westcott
Burlesque– Michael Kaplan
Inception - Jeffrey Kurland
The Social Network– Jacqueline West
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps– Ellen Mirojnick
 
EXCELLENCE IN PERIOD FILM
The Fighter– Mark Bridges
The King’s Speech– Jenny Beavan
True Grit– Mary Zophres
 
EXCELLENCE IN FANTASY FILM
Alice in Wonderland– Colleen Atwood
The Tempest– Sandy Powell
TRON: Legacy– Michael Wilkinson& Christine Bieselin Clark
 
OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
Big Love– Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko
Dancing with the Stars– Randall Christensen, Daniella Gschwendtner& Steven Norman Lee
Glee– Lou Eyrich
Modern Family– Alix Friedberg
Treme– Alonzo Wilson
 
OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES
Boardwalk Empire– John A. Dunn
Mad Men– Janie Bryant
The Tudors– Joan Bergin
 
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE OR MINI SERIES
The Pacific– Penny Rose& Joe Hobbs
Temple Grandin– Cindy Evans
You Don’t Know Jack– Rita Ryack
 
EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL COSTUME DESIGN
Chanel– Bleu de Chanel– Aude Bronson-Howard
Dior– Charlize Theron– J’Adore– Lisa Michelle Boyd
Dos Equis– The Most Interesting Man in the World– Julie Vogel
Netflix– Western– Lydia Paddon
Target – Preparing for Race/Black Friday– Costume Designer TBA*

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