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January 29, 2004
Garner to Host Academy's Sci-Tech Awards
If Jennifer Garner didn't have anything to
do on Valentine's Day, she does now. Garner will present the Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Scientific and Technical Awards
on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel in
Pasadena.
Two Oscar statuettes will be among the 11 awards presented at the
gala black tie dinner.
Digidesign will receive an Oscar for the creation and development of
the Pro Tools digital audio workstation. Bill Tondreau of Kuper
Controls also will receive an Oscar for his significant advancements
with robotic camera systems, which resulted in motion control
becoming an integral part of the field of visual effects.
The Gordon E. Sawyer Award will be given to Peter D. Parks for his
lifetime of technological contributions to the industry.
Portions of the Oscar presentations will be taped for inclusion in
this year's Academy Awards broadcast.
Garner, who stars in the upcoming romantic comedy "13 Going on 30,"
made her film debut in the 1997 drama "Washington Square."
Her other film credits include "Pearl Harbor," "Catch Me If You
Can," "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Daredevil." Garner also stars in
the hit ABC television series "Alias."
Garner will appear live on the Oscar telecast to introduce the Sci-
Tech segment. This will mark her second appearance as a presenter at
the Academy Awards.
Scientific and Technical Awards are presented by the Academy for
devices, methods, formulas, discoveries or inventions of special and
outstanding value to the arts and sciences of motion pictures.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2003 will be
presented on Sunday, Feb. 29, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood &
Highland and televised live by ABC at 5 p.m. PST, beginning with a
half-hour arrival segment.
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