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Hollywood’s Natalie Morales will host this years “CinemaCon Big Screen
Achievement Awards,” it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, Managing
Director of
CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National
Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will be held March 27- 30 at
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The
“CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards” will feature top film industry
talent and takes place on the evening of Thursday, March 30, at The
Colosseum at Caesars
Palace, hosted by the Coca-Cola Company, the official presenting sponsor
or CinemaCon.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have the magnificent Natalie Morales on
hand to be our host for the evening,” noted Neuhauser. “We are happy to
continue our
longstanding partnership with Access Hollywood for the Big Screen
Achievement Awards and know that Natalie will assist in making this a
fantastic evening for all.”
Natalie Morales is the West Coast anchor of NBC News’ TODAY, host of
NBCU’s “Access Hollywood” and co-host of “Access Hollywood Live.” She
previously served as news
anchor and co-host of TODAY’s third-hour. Morales has contributed to
several major breaking news stories and has also landed many exclusive
celebrity interviews
including Angelina Jolie who revealed she was having twins, Caitlyn
Jenner on life after her transition and Jennifer Lopez on her career and
family. Morales, who
speaks Spanish and Portuguese, was born in Taiwan and graduated summa
cum laude from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism
and Latin American
studies. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two
sons.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals
from all facets of the industry –from exhibition and distribution, to
the equipment and concession
areas all on hand to celebrate the movie-going experience and the cinema
industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a
slate of upcoming
films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars,
producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement
and buzz that surrounds
the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology
Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as
its tradeshow partners.
CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor,
The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly
regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies.
