Michael Douglas is set to receive the Icon Award on Thursday, January 13, at the 22nd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff). The actor will get his award following a screening of "Solitary Man." The Icon Award is given to an individual who has created a great body of work which symbolizes the highest level of achievement.
Festival Director Darryl Macdonald called Douglas an "American treasure" and is "deserving of celebration."
Here's the rest of the press release:
The Festival will devote an evening to the Oscar® winning actor and producer, as part of its Talking Pictures: The Contenders Series, which focuses on the films and the actors that are emerging among the front-runners leading up to the Academy Award nominations. The tribute will include the presentation of its Icon Award, a selection of clips from his films, an on-stage conversation with Douglas and Variety.s Peter Bart and a screening of Solitary Man.
Festival Director Darryl Macdonald called Douglas an "American treasure" and is "deserving of celebration."
Here's the rest of the press release:
The Festival will devote an evening to the Oscar® winning actor and producer, as part of its Talking Pictures: The Contenders Series, which focuses on the films and the actors that are emerging among the front-runners leading up to the Academy Award nominations. The tribute will include the presentation of its Icon Award, a selection of clips from his films, an on-stage conversation with Douglas and Variety.s Peter Bart and a screening of Solitary Man.
- 12/28/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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