Adam Sandler will receive the prestigious People’s Icon Award at the upcoming People’s Choice Awards, as announced by NBC, Peacock, and E! The award recognizes Sandler’s remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry spanning over three decades.
Jen Neal, the executive vice president of live events and specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment, expressed her excitement, stating, “From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have endured the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”
Recognizing a Comedic Career
Adam Sandler will be recognized for his comedic genius throughout his career. From his iconic roles in films such as “Grown Ups,” “Happy Gilmore,” and “The Wedding Singer,” to his more versatile performances in films like “Uncut Gems” and “Hustle,” Sandler has showcased his talent and versatility as an actor.
The People’s Choice Awards
The People’s Choice Awards, hosted by Simu Liu, will be broadcasted on February 18th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, Peacock, and E! The awards ceremony will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
The People’s Choice Awards are produced by Den of Thieves, with Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, and Barb Bialkowski serving as executive producers.
TV News Roundup
In other TV news, Amazon’s Prime Video has released the trailer for the adult animated comedy series “The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy,” featuring guest stars such as Tracee Ellis, Bowen Yang, Abbi Jacobson, and more.
Netflix has also unveiled the trailer for the animated children’s series “Hot Wheels Let’s Race,” premiering on March 4th. The show follows a group of young racers attending a racing camp filled with thrilling challenges and extreme stunts.
National Geographic’s annual “Best of the World” franchise will be adapted into a three-part YouTube Original series, featuring talent with first-hand knowledge of various locations’ cultures.
NYC Media, the public broadcast network for New York City, will now offer television programming in both English and Spanish through a partnership with Deutsche Welle, bringing international content to NYC World channel 73.
TV5Monde will celebrate Black History Month with a lineup of programming, including the biopic “Kankan” and the series “African Empires” and “African Mirror,” all available for streaming on TV5MondePlus.
Executive News
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has appointed Nancy Eagle as the senior vice president of business and legal affairs. Eagle will focus on the development and production of movies, TV series, and other content for AMG platforms.
Renewals
The influencer competition series “Follow Me” has been renewed for Season 2, available on the free streaming service Crackle and the CW app. The show features aspiring stars competing in business-themed challenges to build their follower bases.
With Adam Sandler being honored at the People’s Choice Awards and exciting developments in the TV industry, there is a lot to look forward to in the world of entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates!
Source: Variety