MTV announces some of the presenters at this year’s Movie Awards!
Who and what will the blogs be buzzing about this year? MTV brings the biggest names of this summer’s most anticipated films together to give fans more spontaneous and shocking moments as Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Rumer Willis, Brendan Fraser and Danny McBride are the first to be announced in the growing list of stars presenting at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards.” They join previously revealed performers Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls who will take the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances. The 17th annual awards show will be executive produced by Emmy Award® winning producer Mark Burnett. Hosted by Mike Myers, the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be broadcast LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 1st at 8pm/7c.
Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” are “Superbad,” leading the way with five nominations, and “Juno,” receiving four nominations. Also vying an award are “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Knocked Up” with 3 nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC video sites, including Photobucket, MySpace, Daily Motion, Break, Buzznet, Heavy and FunnyorDie to give anyone and everyone with a creative vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the “BEST MOVIE SPOOF” will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” where one will be crowned the winner.
The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the viewers. Fans can vote by visiting www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd to support their favorite nominees in each category.
The “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV’s global network of 64 channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media properties around the world.
