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Seth Meyers, one of
late night’s most important comedy voices, has been named host of the “75th
Annual Golden Globe Awards.” The telecast is set to air on Monday, 8 January, 9A.M. LIVE from
the US, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment
“The
Hollywood Foreign Press Association is excited to have Seth Meyers host the
‘75th Annual Golden Globe Awards,’” said HFPA President Meher Tatna. “With his
natural comedic wit and innate ability to charm audiences, Seth will help us
carry on the celebratory tradition of recognizing the best in television and
film at the Party of the Year.”
Earlier
this year, Meyers earned an Emmy Award nomination as a writer on his critically
acclaimed talk show, “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Meyers, who is a previous Emmy
winner, was nominated three times for his work with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on
the 2013-15 Golden Globe Awards. Meyers began his TV career with “Saturday Night Live” in 2001 and
was a cast member for 13 seasons, serving as head writer for nine seasons and
“Weekend Update” anchor for eight. In all, Meyers has garnered 18 Emmy
nominations for his work in television.
Meyers
also executive produced and lent his voice to the animated superhero show “The
Awesomes,” which ran for three seasons. In addition, Meyers has joined forces
with “SNL” alums Fred Armisen and Bill Hader to create Emmy-nominated
docu-parody series “Documentary Now!” Meyers hosted the Emmy Awards in 2014,
the ESPY Awards on ESPN in 2010 and 2011 and headlined the 2011 White House
Correspondents’ Association Dinner to rave reviews.
Nominations
for the Golden Globes will be announced Monday, Dec. 11. Winners in 25
categories — 14 in film and 11 in television — are voted on by the Hollywood
Foreign Press Association.
Produced
by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards
are viewed in more than 210 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards
ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.
Meher
Tatna is President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Allen Shapiro,
CEO of dick clark productions, Mike Mahan, President of dick clark productions
and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions, will
serve as executive producers.
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