International 3D Society Honors Jeffrey Katzenberg at 3D Awards Show Tuesday Night
22 Février 2010 - 2:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
LOS ANGELES Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The International 3D Society
(I3DS) will recognize Jeffrey Katzenberg, 3D visionary and CEO of
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA), at the 3D Honors
Awards this Tuesday evening, February 23 at the Mann Chinese
Theatre. Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation will be presented with
the prestigious 3DVision Award, it was announced today by Jim
Chabin, President of the Society. The International 3D Society
provides community, education, and recognition for 3D
professionals. Oculus3D President and International 3D Society
Awards Co-Chair Lenny Lipton remarked, "Jeffrey Katzenberg has
championed the cause of 3D filmmaking, in which he saw great
potential as a medium of creative expression. He had the foresight
to commit DreamWorks Animation to stereoscopic filmmaking, pushing
the envelope and resulting in innovative and visually compelling
content. For these reasons we are thrilled to honor him and
DreamWorks Animation this evening." The 3D Society will present 3D
Honors for outstanding stereoscopic 3D achievement in motion
pictures, awarded in eleven categories. The winners of the 2010
People's Choice Awards for Favorite Live Action and Animated 3D
Motion Pictures will also be announced on Tuesday evening. The
People's Choice Awards were voted by the fans. The 3D Vision Award
was created for outstanding achievement in advancing the arts and
sciences of 3D technologies and Jeffrey Katzenberg will be the
first recipient. Chabin stated, "Jeffrey Katzenberg has been an
inspiring advocate all over the world for the implementation and
use of 3D these past few years. His lasting impact makes him the
appropriate recipient, along with DreamWorks Animation, of this
year's inaugural award." The 3D Honors Awards are sponsored by
XpanD, MasterImage3D and MadM3dia Entertainment, Inc. Signature
Sponsor XpanD is providing their XpanD 3D system for the show,
which they are helping to produce. XpanD is best known for its
commitment to providing the Absolute 3D Experience! To find out
more, or to become a member, please visit
http://www.international3dsociety.com/. DATASOURCE: International
3D Society CONTACT: Karen Tobin, Cell: +1-818-402-2134 Web Site:
http://www.international3dsociety.com/
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