Quincy Jones posthumously receives honorary Oscar; new casting category announced for 2025.

At the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles, the late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar for his contributions to music and film. James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, while British filmmaker Richard Curtis was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropy. The ceremony also recognized casting director Juliet Taylor, as the film academy announced a new competitive Oscar for casting directors starting in 2025.

November 17, 2024
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