Press Release from International 3D Society

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The second annual International 3D Society 3D Creative Arts Awards were hosted tonight by comedian and costar of “3DYogi Bear” Tom Cavanagh at Hollywood’s historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater, honoring talent — both in front of and behind the cameras — within the rapidly burgeoning 3D filmmaking, gaming and television industries.

Buzz Hays, 3D Society Chair and Executive Stereoscopic 3D Producer, Sony 3D Technology Center of Sony Corporation of America, commented: "This is an important moment for 3D entertainment. Not only do tonight's 3D Creative Arts Awards winners showcase the increasing breadth and caliber of this art form, but the event's first-ever telecast on 3net will bring the excitement into homes across the country."

The Walt Disney Studios walked away with five “Lumiere Awards” and the “People’s Choice™ Award for Favorite 3D Movie — Animation.” Jay Baruchel was the recipient of the International 3D Society’s “3D Talent Award.” Baruchel was honored for his work as “Hiccup” of the highly successful DreamWorks Animation (DWA) 3D feature “How to Train Your Dragon.”

Jon Landau of Lightstorm Entertainment presented 3D Society’s Executive Board Member Lenny Lipton, who is considered one of the recent fathers of 3D, the Century Award for Lifetime Achievement. Lipton has over 50 patents and 50 pending. Lipton invented the ZScreen, which is at the heart of today’s 3D theatrical projection.

Fourteen additional “Lumiere Awards” and two “People’s Choice Awards in 3D” were given out during ceremonies in which over 800 people, including leading entertainment industry producers, directors, talent, and technology company executives, were in attendance. The 2nd Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards honors were selected by the voting of more than 400 Society members.

The additional award winners were:

LIVE ACTION 3D FEATURE OF THE YEAR:
“TRON: Legacy”
The Walt Disney Studios

ANIMATED 3D FEATURE OF THE YEAR:
“How to Train Your Dragon”
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)

SHORT 3D MOTION PICTURE/NARRATIVE:
“Day & Night”
Pixar

BEST 3D DOCUMENTARY:
“Hubble 3D”
IMAX

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OF 2D TO 3D CONVERTED FEATURE:
“Alice in Wonderland”
The Walt Disney Studios and Sony Imageworks

3D LIVE EVENT:
“Black Eyed Peas 3D: Live”
AEG Live

BEST 3D SCENE OF THE YEAR:
“Tangled”
The Walt Disney Studios

BEST 3D STEREOGRAPHY – LIVE ACTION:
“TRON: Legacy”
The Walt Disney Studios

BEST 3D STEREOGRAPHY – ANIMATED:
“How to Train Your Dragon”
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)

The International 3D Society previously partnered with the People’s Choice Awards, where nominees in the category of “People’s Choice™ Awards in 3D” were announced during the January 6, 2011, telecast of that event. Fans voted online through January 23, 2011, selecting the two “People’s Choice™ Awards in 3D” winners below:

2010 “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: FAVORITE 3D LIVE ACTION MOVIE:”
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”
Walden Media/20th Century Fox

2011 “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: FAVORITE 3D ANIMATED MOVIE:”
“Toy Story 3”
The Walt Disney Studios

Century Award:
Lifetime Achievement
Lenny Lipton

Harold Lloyd Award
James Cameron
Lightstorm Entertainment

3D Video Game
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Activision/Blizzard

3D TV Music Series
Guitar Center
DirecTV


3D Television Award: Entertainment/Music
Dance, Dance, Dance
BSkyB

3D Talent Award
Jay Baruchel, as "Hiccup"
“How to Train Your Dragon”
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)

International 3D Society President Jim Chabin stated, “This year will be remembered as a watershed year in 3D production, and we are pleased to recognize these pioneers.”