47th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival Announced

The 47th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival, presided over H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, has announced the U.S. drama and comedy series nominees (selected by the Producer’s Guild of America) which will compete with series from countries around the world.
The announcement was made by David Tomatis, Chief Executive Officer of the Festival, which is scheduled for June 10 – June 14, 2007 in one of the world’s most glamorous cities.
The U.S. nominees for drama are 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Lost' and '24' and comedies are 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 'My Name Is Earl' and 'Weeds'.
The winners in each category will be announced at the Festival’s prestigious Golden Nymph Award ceremony on June 14. A jury of international judges representing all creative aspects of television including writing, producing, directing and acting will select the winners. In each category, four Gold Nymphs will be awarded to the Best International Producer, Best European Producer, Best Actor and Best Actress.
“The Festival recognizes and rewards outstanding contributions to information and entertainment worldwide by television programming displaying special artistic merit and exceptional talent," commented Tomatis.
PGA Executive Director, Vance Van Petten added: “We are pleased that the Festival organizers recognize our membership as the definitive voice of what represents the best produced television and we are delighted to be associated with a prestigious international event like the Monte Carlo Television Festival.”
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