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Cameron & Stars Shine at CinemaCon Awards
11 Apr
Summary
- CinemaCon awards ceremony honors industry leaders on April 16.
- James Cameron recognized for "Spirit of the Industry" award.
- Multiple stars like Queen Latifah and LaKeith Stanfield awarded.
The CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards are set to honor leading figures in the film industry on April 16, closing the four-day gathering in Las Vegas. James Cameron will be recognized with the Cinema United Spirit of the Industry award, celebrating his impact on cinematic experiences. Queen Latifah is slated to receive the Cultural Impact in Film award, acknowledging her diverse career and contributions.
LaKeith Stanfield will be honored as Star of the Year, while Zoey Deutch receives the Vanguard Award, and Adam Scott gets the Award of Excellence in Acting. Noah Centineo is named Star of Tomorrow, and Catherine Lagaʻaia is the Rising Star of 2026. The ceremony aims to celebrate the collective talent in front of and behind the camera that makes moviegoing special.
Cameron's honor follows the success of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and precedes his co-directed concert film with Billie Eilish, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),' set for May 8, 2026. Queen Latifah's award comes ahead of her return as Ellie in 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' on February 5, 2027. Stanfield's upcoming film, 'I Love Boosters,' is due May 22. Deutch's new film, 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,' premieres July 10, with 'Moana' starring Lagaʻaia also releasing that day.
