While the actor received the career achievement award, the PGA recognized Everything Everywhere At At Once for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.
Reuters has reported that Hollywood producers celebrated Tom Cruise’s career and handed their top film honor to multiverse adventure “Everything Everywhere All at Once” on Saturday at one of the key awards ceremonies ahead of next month’s Oscars.
A related story by USA TODAY says: “Top Gun: Maverick” producer and star Tom Cruise was honored Saturday with a career achievement award at the 34th annual Producers Guild of America Awards. However, the producers awards show bestowed the top prize of the night to “Everything Everywhere All At Once” widening the sci-fi drama’s lead as best picture front-runner.
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures goes to Everything Everywhere All At Once #PGAAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/fK6b3sZdWl
— Producers Guild of America (@producersguild) February 26, 2023
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The same article writes: The PGA is often seen as an Oscar bellwether. Eleven of the past 14 PGA winners have gone on to win best picture – meaning losing the award might have crushed the best picture hopes for “Top Gun: Maverick” at the Oscars on March 12.
In related news, The Associated Press writes: “The strong possibility of a big night at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards could further mark “Everything Everywhere” as the film to beat at the March 12 Academy Awards.”
“The Producers Guild of America is a non-profit trade organization that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media,” states their website.
In addition, the Guild invests in its core values that benefit the industry at large. These values are rooted in facilitating employment of its members, advocating for sustainable practices in production that minimize human and environmental harm, ensuring a set culture that advances safety and creates viable pathways into the guild for the next generation of producers, particularly those from populations under-represented in the industry. Year-round it hosts a number of educational, mentoring and professional networking programs. The Producers Guild of America represents over 8,000 producers. It is a non-profit trade organization that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media.
From flying in fighter jets to riding motorcycles off mountains, Tom Cruise’s movie career has allowed him an adventurous life and he’s grateful for it. https://t.co/BRHcseAzzh
— CNN International (@cnni) February 26, 2023
The website further elaborates that the Guild invests in its core values that benefit the industry at large. These values are rooted in facilitating employment of its members, advocating for sustainable practices in production that minimize human and environmental harm, ensuring a set culture that advances safety and creates viable pathways into the guild for the next generation of producers, particularly those from populations under-represented in the industry. Year-round it hosts a number of educational, mentoring and professional networking programs, as well as industry events that honor excellence in producing.
The USA TODAY article continues: Former Paramount CEO Sherry Lansing presented the David O. Selznick Achievement Award to Cruise, 60. Lansing recalled casting the actor for the 1981 drama “Taps.”
“He had that magical undefinable quality called charisma. Equally important, Tom had an incredible work ethic. Even then, he was always the first on the set, always well prepared and respectful to everyone,” said Lansing. “Over 42 years later, despite phenomenal success, Tom Cruise is still that very same person.”
Cruise recalled his early days shooting “Taps” with Timothy Hutton and then-newcomer Sean Penn.
“I was certain this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” Cruise said, recalling that he studied the movie-making process. “I was overwhelmed by what I didn’t know.”
”You opened the door for me,” Cruise told Bruckheimer. “You welcomed me in and I will be grateful forever.”
Cruise paid tribute to the producers in the ballroom along with mentors like Steven Spielberg and Lansing, “You’ve all enabled me the adventurous life that I wanted,” he said.
Banner photo via Instagram @tomcruise.
