Tim Allen, Ann-Margret Part of 24th ‘Family Film Awards’ Nominations Broadcast For REELZ
The Family Film Awards will feature two legendary performers, Tim Allen and Ann-Margret, one a beloved TV dad and the other a bombshell thespian who has enviable “legs” (as in career longevity) this February 25, 2021.
Both performers will be part of the 2021 REELZ 24th Family Film Awards event, it was announced today, with Dean Cain serving as Master of Ceremonies.
The location for the awards is the Universal Hilton in Universal City, California, as the honorees will be there to celebrate family television and the programming that serves a swath of ages.
About the Family Film Awards telecast for REELZ
The Family Film Awards released the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of family television, film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment.
These nominees are curated from a Blue Ribbon Panel made up of entertainment industry executives.
COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed during the taping of the show.
The Family Film Awards creatives and honorees
Roger Neal of Neal Entertainment will serve as Executive Producer of the Family Film Awards. Jeannie Yi is Co-Executive Producing, along with Michael Maizes of SFM Entertainment and Disrptr is the production company. Xiaoqui Ma is the Chairwoman of the award show and telecast.
Roger Neal said “I am excited to bring this award show back to television and equally excited to have REELZ as our broadcast home.”
Legendary actor Ann-Margret will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Producer/Writer Bob Gale will accept the Iconic Film Award for “Back to the Future,” and the cast of “The Brady Bunch” will accept the Iconic Television Award.
Michelle Yeoh will receive the Global Lifetime Achievement Award.
Award-winning actor and author Ann-Margret has starred in over fifty-five films including such hits as Cincinnati Kid, State Fair, Bye Bye Birdie, Carnal Knowledge, Stagecoach, Grumpy Old Men and its sequel to name just a few of her career highlights. Recently she was featured on Netflix series The Kominsky Method.
The award tally speaks volumes as she has received two Academy Award nominations, won five Golden Globe Awards, won an Emmy, is Grammy-nominated, is a three-time winner of the “Female Star of the Year” award and has been twice honored as “Outstanding Box Office Star of the Year” by the Theatre Owners of America.
She was cast opposite icons such as John Wayne, Elvis Presley, Anthony Hopkins, Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kirk Douglas, Steve McQueen, Burt Reynolds, Alan Arkin and Walter Matthau among others.
About Last Man Standing star and double award nominee Tim Allen
Last Man Standing fans were saddened to learn that the series will end after Season 9.
Season 9 is set to begin in January 2021. Twice nominated for a Family Film Award, Tim Allen, previously released a press statement regarding the final season:
I’ve been one lucky dude to have been part of Last Man Standing. I so appreciate the incredible support from our fans over this near decade of work. As we approach the ninth season, I just admire and feel grateful for all the hard work our wonderful cast and crew have done. We had all considered to end the show after last season, but together with FOX, we decided to add a year so we could produce a full season to create the gentle and fun goodbye. I’m looking forward to a memorable and hilarious final season.
Live Performances:
There will be a special live performance from “American Idol” alum Haley Reinhart performing the Elvis Presley classic “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” Rebecca Guigui will perform “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The nominees are:
FILM
Outstanding Feature Film
- “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures)
- “Aladdin” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- “The Lion King” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- “Always Be My Maybe” (Netflix)
Outstanding Feature Film Drama
- “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures)
- “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- “The Lion King” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- “The Half of It” (Likely Story, Netflix)
Outstanding Feature Film Comedy
- “Blinded by the Light” (New Line Cinema, Warner Bros.)
- “Knives Out” (Lionsgate)
- “Toy Story 4” (Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures)
- “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (Paramount Pictures)
Outstanding Director for a Feature Film
- Marielle Heller for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- Taika Waititi for “JoJo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight Films)
- Greta Gerwig for “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures)
- Josh Cooley for “Toy Story 4” (Disney/Pixar)
Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film
- Robert Downey Jr, as Tony Stark / Iron Man in “Avengers: Endgame” (Marvel/ Walt Disney Studios)
- Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Will Smith as Genie / Mariner in “Aladdin” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- Randall Park – “Always Be My Maybe” (Netflix)
Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
- Daisy Ridley as Rey in “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (Disney)
- Marisa Tomei as May Parker in “Spider-man: Far From Home” (Sony/Columbia Pictures)
- Saoirse Ronan as Jo March in “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Feature Film
- Matthew Rhys as Lloyd Vogel in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Mena Massoud as Aladdin in “Aladdin” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice) in “Toy Story 4” (Disney/Pixar)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Feature Film
- Scarlett Johansson as Rosie in “Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight Film)
- Annie Potts as Bo Peep (voice) in “Toy Story 4” (Disney/Pixar)
- Naomi Scott as Jasmine in “Aladdin” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Michelle Buteau as Veronica in “Always Be My Maybe” (Netflix)
Outstanding Feature Film Screenplay
- Micah Fitzerman – Blue, Noah Harpster for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- Christopher Markus (screenplay by), Stephen McFeely (screenplay by) for “Avengers: Endgame” (Marvel, Walt Disney Studios)
- Taika Waititi (screenplay by) for “Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight Films)
- Greta Gerwig (written for the screen by) for “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures)
Outstanding Original Song for a Film
- “Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” song by Fred Rogers (as) composed by Nate Heller for “A Beautiful Day in The
- Neighborhood” (Big Beach Films, Tencent Pictures, TriStar Pictures)
- “Speechless” by Alan Menken from “Aladdin” (Walt Disney Pictures)
- “Enough,” by Koryn Hawthorne from “Overcomer” (SONY)
TELEVISION
Outstanding Television Series Drama
- “Raising Dion” (Netflix)
- “Finding Love in Quarantine” (PureFlix)
- “The Mandalorian” (Disney)
Outstanding Television Comedy
- “Fuller House” (Netflix)
- “Black-ish” (ABC)
- “The Goldbergs” (ABC)
- “The Good Place” (NBC Universal)
- “Last Man Standing” (FOX)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Drama
- Jason Ritter as Pat in “Raising Dion” (Netflix)
- David A.R. White in “Finding Love in Quarantine” (PureFlix)
- Viv Leacock as Fincher Garland in “Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder” (Hallmark Channel)
- William Jackson Harper as Chidi Anagonye in “The Good Place” (NBC Universal)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Drama
- Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC)
- Ocean White – “Finding Love in Quarantine” (PureFlix)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Comedy
- Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett in “Modern Family” (ABC)
- Anthony Anderson as Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson in “Black-ish” (ABC)
- Tim Allen as Mike Baxter in “Last Man Standing” (FOX)
- Michael Campion as Jackson Fuller in “Fuller House” (Netflix)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Comedy
- Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper in “Young Sheldon” (CBS)
- Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg in “The Goldbergs” (ABC)
- Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop in “The Good Place” (NBC Universal)
- Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter in “Last Man Standing” (FOX)
- Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson in “Black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Television Film
- “This is our Christmas” (UPLIFT TV)
- “Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses” (Hallmark Chanel)
- “Overcomer” (SONY)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Film
- Alex Kendrick as John Harrison in “Overcomer” (SONY)
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Trywell Kamkwamba in “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” (BBC Films)
- Viv Leacock as Fincher Garland in “Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder” (Hallmark Channel)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Film
- Jill Wagner as Abbey in “Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses” (Hallmark Channel)
- Nia Long as Eunice Garrett in “The Banker” (Romulus Entertainment/Apple TV)
Roger Neal and Olympia Antonio Gellini, Founder and President of World Film Institute and The Family Film Awards announced today the 24th Family Film Awards will take place at the Universal Hilton Hotel at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on February 25, 2021.
