by ntscuser » Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:20 am
The Producers Guild of America has announced that it plans to honour James Cameron with its 2011 Milestone Award.The prize recognises individuals or teams that make great and historical achievements to the entertainment industry.
The Avatar director will be presented with the award during a ceremony next January at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Previous winners include Alfred Hitchcock, Clint Eastwood and Walt Disney.
"James Cameron is an exceptionally talented producer - a true innovator with the rare combination of technical ingenuity and creative vision," said Guild chair Paula Wagner.
She added: "Jim has continued to change the film landscape with his ability to deliver groundbreaking masterpieces that present audiences and the industry with unrivalled beauty, originality and impact."