Alliance Atlantis Celebrates Peter O'Toole's Primetime Emmy Award For `Joan Of Arc'.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 1999-- (Nasdaq:AACB) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :AAC.A.) (ME:AAC.B.) Legendary actor takes home Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series or Movie ALLIANCE ATLANTIS' four-hour miniseries JOAN OF ARC Joan of Arc, Fr. Jeanne D'Arc (zhän därk), 1412?–31, French saint and national heroine, called the Maid of Orléans; daughter of a farmer of Domrémy on the border of Champagne and Lorraine. , starring the Emmy nominated Leelee Sobieski, added another primetime EMMY Award The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American primetime television programming. First awarded in 1949, they were originally referred to as just the "Emmy Awards" until the first Daytime Emmy to its mantle. This Award follows ALLIANCE ATLANTIS' recent success at the Television Critics Association The Television Critics Association (or TCA) is a group of approximately 200 United States and Canadian journalists and columnists who cover television programming. They meet in the Los Angeles area twice a year, in January and July, in conferences known as Winter and Summer Awards where JOAN OF ARC won Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Mini-Series & Specials. The 51st Annual Emmy Awards for Excellence in Primetime Television were presented Sunday, September 12, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. The landmark mini-series JOAN OF ARC, shot entirely on location in Prague, brings to life the epic story of Joan, the maid of Orleans The search-phrase "Maid of Orleans" may refer to:
"O'Toole plays Bishop Cauchon with intelligence and strength. His presence makes an indelible impact on the character of Joan and an unforgettable impression on the audience," said Peter Sussman, President, ALLIANCE ATLANTIS Entertainment. "We're thrilled to congratulate Peter on his achievement. JOAN OF ARC has, from the beginning, been a project based on the remarkable dedication, passion and talent of all who worked on it." "JOAN OF ARC is one of the most successful projects that ALLIANCE ATLANTIS has ever produced," said Michael MacMillan, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , ALLIANCE ATLANTIS Communications Inc. "This Award is a testament to the high quality programming for which ALLIANCE ATLANTIS is known." JOAN OF ARC was nominated for 13 awards in all-the most nominations received for any miniseries or movie, and the second most for all nominated programs. ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMMUNICATIONS INC. is a leading international creator, producer, distributor and broadcaster of filmed entertainment with significant ownership interests in seven Canadian specialty television networks. The Company's principal business activities are conducted through three operating groups: Television, Motion Picture and Broadcasting. Headquartered in Toronto, ALLIANCE ATLANTIS operates offices in Los Angeles, Montreal, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Shannon. The Company's common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. and The Montreal Exchange -- trading symbols AAC.A, AAC.B and on NASDAQ -- trading symbol AACB. The Company's website is www.allianceatlantis.com. |
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