NEW YORK, May 14 -- MTV today revealed performers for
Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the
masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical
showcase. Taking the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited
live performances are Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. Hosted by Mike
Myers, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" airs LIVE on June 1st at 8:00pm
ET/7:00pm CT from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA.
MTV is once again setting the trend for what will be hot in music this
summer, as both Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls perform music from their
upcoming albums at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Coldplay is set to perform
the single "Violet Hill" from their new album, Viva La Vida, to be released
June 17th. Known for their hit singles, such as "Speed of Sound" and
"Clocks," Coldplay has been one of the most commercially successful acts
today, selling over 30 million albums.
Adding sizzle to the night, sexy singing-and-dancing ensemble, The
Pussycat Dolls will deliver "When I Grow Up" from their upcoming album to
be released Summer 2008. This is a follow up to their triple-platinum debut
album, PCD, which featured hit singles including "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."
Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls are just the most recent artists to
take to the MTV Movie Awards stage, which has showcased a variety of
established and up-and-coming artists. Last year's show welcomed Rihanna
featuring Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse. Both Amy Winehouse and Rihanna found
themselves at the top of the Billboard Album charts following electrifying
live performances of their hit singles "Rehab" and "Umbrella" at the "2007
MTV Movie Awards." MTV powerhouse Rihanna whose album Good Girl Gone Bad
was released on June 5, 2007 -- just two days after her Movie Awards
performance -- sold an impressive 162,000 copies in its first week to hit
#2 on the Billboard charts. And then- emerging artist, Amy Winehouse's
album Back To Black had a sales increase of 33% in the same week as her
"2007 MTV Movie Awards" performance.
Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" are
"Superbad," leading the way with five nominations, and "Juno," receiving
four nominations. Also vying for an award are "Enchanted," "Transformers,"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Knocked Up" with 3
nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC
video sites, including Photobucket (http://www.photobucket.com), MySpace
(http://www.myspace.com), Daily Motion (http://www.dailymotion.com), Break
(http://www.break.com), Buzznet (http://www.buzznet.com), Heavy (http://www.heavy.com) and
FunnyorDie (http://www.funnyordie.com) to give anyone and everyone with a creative
vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the
"BEST MOVIE SPOOF" will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards" where one will be crowned the winner.
The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the
viewers. Fans can vote by visiting http://www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd
to support their favorite nominees in each category.
The "2008 MTV Movie Awards" will be available to a potential viewing
audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV's global network of 64
channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as
through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will
reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media
properties around the world.
Mark Burnett serves as Executive Producer for the 2008 MTV MOVIE
AWARDS. Audrey Morrissey is Co-Executive Producer. Jane Mun and Ted Smith
serve as Producers.
Official sponsors of "The 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS" are Dibs, Dove Go
Fresh, GM, Old Navy, Orbit(R), Secret and Taco Bell Corp.(R).
About MTV
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music,
creativity and youth culture. For over 26 years, MTV has evolved,
challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation
a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every
platform and screen. On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour
ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years. Online, MTV.com
scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched ten dynamic online
communities and six new virtual worlds. On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1
music brand in the wireless space -- delivering 90% more streams than in
2006. And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each
deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college
students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV
Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading
creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know
more? Come on in ... http://www.mtvpress.com.
About Mark Burnett Productions
Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) is a leading production company for
primetime television, cable and the internet, and has produced 1,100 hours
of television programming which regularly airs in over 70 countries around
the world. MBP revolutionized television with hits such as Survivor (CBS),
The Apprentice (NBC), The Contender (ESPN), Rock Star: INXS (CBS), the
Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks Television co-production On The Lot (FOX),
and the smash hit Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (FOX) which is
currently being produced in 51 countries. In the summer of 2007, MBP
entered the world of Award Shows, when Mark Burnett served as executive
producer for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Since 2001, MBP has garnered a
total of 47 Emmy nominations with 5 wins, and has won 4 People's Choice
Awards. Mark Burnett has been named one of the most influential people in
the world by TIME magazine and named TV Guide's most valuable player. He
has won both BRANDWEEK'S Marketer of the Year Award and the prestigious
ROSE D'OR FRAPA Format Award. In 2007, Mark Burnett was inducted into the
Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.
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