Quincy Jones, a legendary figure in the world of music and film, is set to receive an honorary Oscar from the Academy’s Board of Governors in recognition of his significant contributions to the art of film. Over the past 55 years, Jones has been nominated for seven Oscars in various categories, including best original score, best song, and best picture, but has yet to win a competitive statuette during the Academy Awards.
Joining Jones in receiving honors at this year’s Governors Awards are casting director Juliet Taylor, filmmaker Richard Curtis, and James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Taylor, known for her work on films like “Taxi Driver” and “Schindler’s List,” will also receive an Academy Honorary Award, a distinction often bestowed upon individuals who have not won a competitive Oscar.
Richard Curtis, the acclaimed filmmaker behind movies such as “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” will be recognized with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his charitable endeavors. As a co-founder of Comic Relief UK and USA, Curtis has helped raise over $2 billion in the past four decades. Quincy Jones himself was a recipient of the Hersholt award back in 1994.
The prestigious Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award will be presented to EON Productions’ Wilson and Broccoli, known for their work on iconic James Bond films like “Casino Royale” and “Skyfall.” Barbara Broccoli’s father, Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, was previously honored with the Thalberg award in 1981.
Academy President Janet Yang expressed her excitement about this year’s honorees, stating that they have made significant contributions to the art of cinema throughout their illustrious careers. The event, which is not televised, is scheduled to take place on November 17 in the Ray Dolby Ballroom, located just above the Dolby Theatre where the Oscars are held.
