Entertainment’s Finest Flock to Towne for 3133 Golden Sun Awards 06/10/3133
INN - Interstellar News Network
PORT HOWARD--It almost seemed like the entire population of Towne turned out at
Prince John Spaceport to witness the arrival of the Lucky Money, the first of three
Monarch-class DropShips that will ferry in over six hundred stars of the music and
entertainment industry to the 3133 Golden Sun Awards. Eager onlookers got only a
brief glimpse of their favorite celebrities, however, seeing them down the ramps to a
fleet of waiting limousines and town cars, which whisked them off to hotels
throughout the city, the eager cameras of the paparazzi in hot pursuit.
Security has been tightened throughout the capital city as the Golden Sun Awards,
arguably the biggest awards show for the arts and entertainment industry in The
Republic, has become the focus for hordes of screaming Towne residents. Although
the show was originally planned to take place on nearby Addicks, event organizers
admitted that the outbreak of violence on the neighboring world forced them to
relocate the show to Towne at the proverbial last minute. The stars, however, don’t
seem to mind the change in venue, or the increased security that even now forms a
virtual blockade around hotels in downtown Port Howard.
“I’ve been on this world for only, like, half an hour, and already I’m in love with it,”
said Dawn Huntington, who is up for the Best Female Lead for her role as Baroness
Lionna Raines in Supreme Pictures’ hit action film, Burning Sky. With a wink, she
added, “Heck, some of the local troops even seem kind of cute.”
“Well, [Addicks] may have been an interesting place,” said comedian Daniel Fontaine,
whose stand-up chip, Who’s Who, and What’s That? recently broke ten billion
copies, Republic-wide. “I mean, can you imagine having the Best Actress come up to
accept her award in a full flak suit, flanked by a few heavily armed local guards? That
could start a new fashion trend!”
The Golden Sun Awards recognize all entertainers in the holofilm, trideo, and music
industry, with award categories ranging from best solo artist in music to best
producer for holovids. First established in 3095 and hosted by the now-defunct
Golden Sun Entertainment Consortium, the annual Awards were originally held almost
exclusively on Terra in Prefecture X. But upon the acquisition of GSEC by Bannson
Universal, Unlimited in 3125, the Awards have become a traveling show, hosted by
planets throughout The Republic. Event organizers say the change has been a positive
one, both for the Awards and the people of The Republic.
“Since the Golden Suns went on the interstellar road, we’ve seen a dramatic increase
in ratings,” said Golden Sun promoter Andrew Kernackis. “Moreover, the image that
the Suns represented only the Terran Prefecture, and were thus untouchable by the
common man, has finally begun to wear off. People now have the chance to actually
share their celebrities.”
Nominees for this year’s Golden Sun Awards were selected by a vote of nearly five
thousand industry members, including representatives from holovid recording
companies, the press, retailers, music-chip producers, disc jockeys, and promoters.
The recently established Most Patriotic Selection awards, applicable to music, trideo,
and holovid film categories, have brought the total number of Golden Suns that will be
presented in the four-hour ceremony to 77. Some critics of the show, however, have
suggested that the creation of some awards encourages a “culture of conformity” for
the entertainment industry, stifling creativity in the name of recognition.
“I don’t think it’s really as bad as some people say,” commented director/producer
Jeffrey Sheridan. “If anything, [the creation of some award categories] gives a wider
variety of options for the industry to aspire to, and fewer people go home
disappointed.”
“I’m personally still pulling for them to establish a ‘Most Controversial Award,’
because I’m all for that, baby!” said Bill “The Mouth” Mout, lead singer for Untamed
Heat, whose latest hit single, “In My Genes,” is banned on over 30 worlds in The
Republic for its strong anti-Clan lyrics. With such dubious hits as “Tear It All Down”
and “Blake Be Praised,” Untamed Heat has sold millions of chips and packed hundreds
of venues throughout the Inner Sphere, but has yet to win a Golden Sun.
And who’s up for this year’s coveted Best Actor and Actress Awards? Well, at the
moment, Best Actor is a dead heat between Jude Martin, Adrian Delaurel, and Yuno
Hu, while Best Actress pits the formidable talents of Lydia Greenwich against Sara
Hohenzer and Kyalla Anulia. To see who wins, however, you’ll simply have to keep
your eyes glued to INN and Towne-Wide Broadcasting next Friday, when the Golden
Sun Awards will air live, across The Republic, at 1800 hours, GST.
INN - Interstellar News Network
PORT HOWARD--It almost seemed like the entire population of Towne turned out at
Prince John Spaceport to witness the arrival of the Lucky Money, the first of three
Monarch-class DropShips that will ferry in over six hundred stars of the music and
entertainment industry to the 3133 Golden Sun Awards. Eager onlookers got only a
brief glimpse of their favorite celebrities, however, seeing them down the ramps to a
fleet of waiting limousines and town cars, which whisked them off to hotels
throughout the city, the eager cameras of the paparazzi in hot pursuit.
Security has been tightened throughout the capital city as the Golden Sun Awards,
arguably the biggest awards show for the arts and entertainment industry in The
Republic, has become the focus for hordes of screaming Towne residents. Although
the show was originally planned to take place on nearby Addicks, event organizers
admitted that the outbreak of violence on the neighboring world forced them to
relocate the show to Towne at the proverbial last minute. The stars, however, don’t
seem to mind the change in venue, or the increased security that even now forms a
virtual blockade around hotels in downtown Port Howard.
“I’ve been on this world for only, like, half an hour, and already I’m in love with it,”
said Dawn Huntington, who is up for the Best Female Lead for her role as Baroness
Lionna Raines in Supreme Pictures’ hit action film, Burning Sky. With a wink, she
added, “Heck, some of the local troops even seem kind of cute.”
“Well, [Addicks] may have been an interesting place,” said comedian Daniel Fontaine,
whose stand-up chip, Who’s Who, and What’s That? recently broke ten billion
copies, Republic-wide. “I mean, can you imagine having the Best Actress come up to
accept her award in a full flak suit, flanked by a few heavily armed local guards? That
could start a new fashion trend!”
The Golden Sun Awards recognize all entertainers in the holofilm, trideo, and music
industry, with award categories ranging from best solo artist in music to best
producer for holovids. First established in 3095 and hosted by the now-defunct
Golden Sun Entertainment Consortium, the annual Awards were originally held almost
exclusively on Terra in Prefecture X. But upon the acquisition of GSEC by Bannson
Universal, Unlimited in 3125, the Awards have become a traveling show, hosted by
planets throughout The Republic. Event organizers say the change has been a positive
one, both for the Awards and the people of The Republic.
“Since the Golden Suns went on the interstellar road, we’ve seen a dramatic increase
in ratings,” said Golden Sun promoter Andrew Kernackis. “Moreover, the image that
the Suns represented only the Terran Prefecture, and were thus untouchable by the
common man, has finally begun to wear off. People now have the chance to actually
share their celebrities.”
Nominees for this year’s Golden Sun Awards were selected by a vote of nearly five
thousand industry members, including representatives from holovid recording
companies, the press, retailers, music-chip producers, disc jockeys, and promoters.
The recently established Most Patriotic Selection awards, applicable to music, trideo,
and holovid film categories, have brought the total number of Golden Suns that will be
presented in the four-hour ceremony to 77. Some critics of the show, however, have
suggested that the creation of some awards encourages a “culture of conformity” for
the entertainment industry, stifling creativity in the name of recognition.
“I don’t think it’s really as bad as some people say,” commented director/producer
Jeffrey Sheridan. “If anything, [the creation of some award categories] gives a wider
variety of options for the industry to aspire to, and fewer people go home
disappointed.”
“I’m personally still pulling for them to establish a ‘Most Controversial Award,’
because I’m all for that, baby!” said Bill “The Mouth” Mout, lead singer for Untamed
Heat, whose latest hit single, “In My Genes,” is banned on over 30 worlds in The
Republic for its strong anti-Clan lyrics. With such dubious hits as “Tear It All Down”
and “Blake Be Praised,” Untamed Heat has sold millions of chips and packed hundreds
of venues throughout the Inner Sphere, but has yet to win a Golden Sun.
And who’s up for this year’s coveted Best Actor and Actress Awards? Well, at the
moment, Best Actor is a dead heat between Jude Martin, Adrian Delaurel, and Yuno
Hu, while Best Actress pits the formidable talents of Lydia Greenwich against Sara
Hohenzer and Kyalla Anulia. To see who wins, however, you’ll simply have to keep
your eyes glued to INN and Towne-Wide Broadcasting next Friday, when the Golden
Sun Awards will air live, across The Republic, at 1800 hours, GST.
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