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In an evening packed with numerous emotional, impactful, and celebratory moments, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented a unique blending of its two major yearly endeavors - the Golden Globes and the Grants Banquet. Normally a grand event, the 79th edition of the Golden Globes, inside the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, took on a distinctly intimate atmosphere, respectfully following strict LA County Covid protocol.

Sidney Poitier received his first nomination for a Golden Globe in 1959 (for The Defiant Ones).  Two Black actors joined the trailblazing team.

From the opening of the 79th Golden Globe Awards, by Helen Hoehne, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded in 1943 – then known as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association – by a group of entertainment journalists based in Los Angeles. During World War II, the non-profit organization established a cultural bridge between Tinseltown and millions around the world seeking an escape and inspiration through entertainment.

For over 30 years, the multi-Emmy Award winners Michael and Neil Mandt have been producing, directing, and writing numerous content in the film and television entertainment field. Their expertise, passion, and drive led to form their own production company the Mandt Bros.

Cynthia Erivo presents the award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, February 28, 2021. After a year of Covid, the event created a new format, anchored on the International Ballroom with presenters, and reaching out to nominees all over the world.

It was an extraordinary year, a year of disruptions and immense challenges. The foundations of the industry suffered in these times of pandemia, and creativity found new ways to move forward.

Last month, HFPA member Silvia Bizio recorded a conversation with director Peter Bogdanovich on the 50th anniversary of his 1971 Golden Globe-nominated drama, The Last Picture Show. With his sudden passing on January 6, 2022, we are presenting this podcast with our sincerest sympathies to Peter’s family and friends as we celebrate his legacy and listen to the colorful stories of his life and career.

In what could be called the most exclusive event in the industry, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, on Sunday, January 9, 2022, recognized and honoring the talents of film and television for 2021, and highlighted its long-established philanthropy work, showcasing a range of grantees during the program. Over the past 25 years, the HFPA has donated $50 million to more than 70 entertainment-related charities, film restoration, scholarship programs, and humanitarian efforts.

The war had ended - there was hope for a peaceful and prosperous future. For the third time, the members of the recently created HFPA met at the Knickerbocker Hotel, in Los Angeles, to "honor the best achievements of 1945 filmmaking".