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Golden Globes ceremony axed
08/01/2008 07:16 - (SA)
Los Angeles - The 65th Golden Globes ceremony is to be cancelled and replaced by a press conference after actors vowed to boycott the event in support of striking writers, organisers confirmed on Monday.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and event broadcasters NBC announced the decision to scale back plans for Sunday's show in a statement, the latest twist arising from the dispute between feuding writers and studios.
The statement said that instead of the traditional dinner and awards ceremony, this year's Golden Globes winners would be revealed during an hour long press conference at 18:00 (02:00 GMT) Sunday in Beverly Hills.
"We are all very disappointed that our traditional awards ceremony will not take place this year and that millions of viewers worldwide will be deprived of seeing many of their favorite stars celebrating 2007's outstanding achievements in motion pictures and television," said HFPA president Jorge Camara.
"We take some comfort, however, in knowing that this year's Golden Globe Award recipients will be announced on the date originally scheduled."
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