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THE RACE SHAPES UP It’s official: every single Cold War fairy-tale inter-species romance that has ever been nominated for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award has gone on to win. When J. Miles Dale took the stage to accept the PGA’s top motion picture award for The Shape of Water on behalf of himself and fellow producer Guillermo del Toro (who had been called to the bedside of his ailing father), it capped an emotional night that drew as much from the power of the #MeToo movement and the second annual Women’s March held earlier that day as it did from the inspirational film and TV work recognized during the ceremony. Honorees Donna Langley, Ryan Murphy, Jordan Peele and Ava DuVernay, as well as numerous winners and presenters including Darla K. Anderson, Amy Sherman-Palladino and the legendary Norman Lear, spoke of their determination to break entertainment boundaries, along with messages of love and gratitude for others in the struggle, including honoree Chuck Roven’s moving tribute to his trailblazing first wife, Dawn Steel. To go by the feeling in the room, the stakes have never been higher. For giving the year’s top storytellers the perfect platform to celebrate their work and inspire our community, Produced By offers its thanks and congratulations to Awards Chairs and producers Donald De Line and Amy Pascal.
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Nominees Jason Blum, Jordan Peele and Sean McKittrick
From left, Kerry Washington, Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis-Ross and Reese Witherspoon catch up backstage.
Darryl F. Zanuck Award winner J. Miles Dale with presenter Richard Jenkins.
Honoree Donna Langley proudly displays her Milestone Award.
Warren Littlefield accepts the drama series award on behalf of The Handmaid’s Tale team. Presenters Daniel Kaluuya and David Oyelowo having some fun before the show.
PGA Presidents Lori McCreary and Gary Lucchesi
PHOTOGRAPH BY JORDAN STRAUSS AND JOHN SALANGSANG FOR AP/INVISION
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS 2018, BEVERLY HILTON HOTEL, JANUARY 20