
The Art Directors Guild (ADG) today announced nominations in nine categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the ADG's 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW for 2012. The nominations were announced by ADG Council Chair John Shaffner and Awards co-producers Greg Grande and Raf Lyndon. Deadline for final voting, which is done online, is January 31. The black-tie ceremony announcing winners will take place Saturday, February 2, 2013, from the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills with Paula Poundstone serving as host for the fourth consecutive year.
Production Designer Herman Zimmerman will be the recipient of the Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award. Hall of Fame inductees are Preston Ames, Richard MacDonald, and Edward S. Stephenson. The Production Designers behind the James Bond franchise, Sir Ken Adam, Allan Cameron, Dennis Gassner, and Peter Lamont will be honored for Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery.
NOMINEES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN IN TELEVISION FOR 2012:
One-Hour Single Camera Television Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
Episode: Resolution Production Designer: Bill Groom
DOWNTON ABBEY
Episode: Christmas Special Production Designer: DonAl Woods
GAME OF THRONES
Episode: The Ghost of Harrenhal Production Designer: Gemma Jackson
HOMELAND
Episode: The Choice Production Designer: John D. Kretschmer
NEWSROOM
Episode: WE Just Decided To Production Designer: Richard Hoover
Television Movie or Mini-Series
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLUM
Episode: I Am Anne Frank, Part 2 Production Designer: Mark Worthington
GAME CHANGE Production Designer: Michael Corenblith
HATFIELDS and MCCOYS
Episode: Ep.#1.1-Night One, Production Designer: Derek R. Hill
Ep.#1.2-Night Two, Ep.#1.3-Night Three
HEMINGWAY & GELLHORN Production Designer: Geoffrey Kirkland
MOCKINGBIRD LANE Production Designer: Michael Wylie
Episode of a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series
COMMUNITY
Episode: Pillows and Blankets Production Designer: Denise Pizzini
GIRLS
Episode: Pilot Production Designer: Judy Becker
MODERN FAMILY
Episode: Mystery Date Production Designer: Richard Berg
PARKS & RECREATION
Episode: Soda Tax Production Designer: Ian Phillips
THE NEW NORMAL
Episode: Sofa's Choice Production Designer: Tony Fanning
Episode of a Multi-Camera, Variety, or Unscripted Series
2 BROKE GIRLS
Episode: And The Silent Partner Production Designer: Glenda Rovello
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Production Designer: Bruce Rodgers
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Episode: The Magicians Code Part 1 Production Designer: Stephan Olson
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Episode: Mick Jagger Host Production Designer: Keith Raywood
THE VOICE Production Designer: Anton Goss, James Pearse Connelly
Awards, Music, or Game Shows
84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS Production Designer: John Myhre
GRAMMY NOMINATION CONCERT LIVE
Episode: Countdown Production Designer: Matthew Russell
SUPER BOWL XLVI
Episode: Halftime Show Starring Madonna Production Designer: Bruce Rodgers
THE 64th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS Production Designer: Steve Bass
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, 40th ANNUAL Production Designer: Joe Stewart
Commercials and Music Videos
BUDWEISER
Episode: The Return of the King Production Designer: Jason Hamilton
MACY'S
Episode: Dream Production Designer: Carlos A. Menendez
NIKE
Episode: Fast is Faster Production Designer: Tino Schaedler
NIKE+
Episode: Game On World Production Designer: James Chinlund
X-BOX
Episode: Halo 4 Commissioning Production Designer: Christopher Glass
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