Dick Clark Productions announced today the stars scheduled to present honorees with their awards at the “19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards,” hosted by critically and globally acclaimed actor, comedian and late-night talk show host, James Corden. Presenters Steve Carell, Vin Diesel, Jamie Foxx, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal, Armie Hammer, Amber Heard, Ice Cube, Amy Poehler, Mark Ruffalo, David O. Russell, Kurt Russell, Quentin Tarantino and Reese Witherspoon will be in attendance at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, on Sunday, November 1, 2015 to honor their colleagues and friends.

The Hollywood Film Awards, the official launch of the awards season, has recognized excellence in the art of cinema and filmmaking for 18 years, honoring some of the world’s biggest stars. More than one hundred honorees have gone on to garner Oscar nominations and wins.

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South by Southwest has lined up Jake Gyllenhaal and producer Sarah Green as its first announced speakers for its featured conversations at next year’s festival.

SXSW chief Janet Pierson noted, “We are excited that Jake Gyllenhaal and Sarah Green are among our 2016 Featured Conversations. Jake continues to deliver outstanding performances in brave, outside-the-box roles. Sarah Green is a talented hands-on creative producer working with some of our most unique and visionary directors. Both Jake and Sarah have fascinating careers full of excellent, non-formulaic work, which is a SXSW sweet spot.”

To attend the SXSW Film Conference you must have a 2016 SXSW Film, Gold or Platinum badge – Register by this Friday, October 23rd, to save $145 off the walk-up rate for a Film badge.

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The People’s Choice Awards have launched their 2016 voting polls in which you can vote for your favorites in movies, music and television. You can vote for Jake Gyllenhaal in the three categories: Favorite Movie Actor, Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor, and ‘Southpaw’ in the Favorite Dramatic Movie category.

The final nominees will be announced on November 3rd.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Kelly Macdonald and Bill Nighy are poised to join Tilda Swinton in “Okja,” a multilingual monster movie from “Snowpiercer” director Bong Joon-ho, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.

Details surrounding the project remain vague, but it is said to feature a Korean female lead and a host of English-language supporting actors whose scenes will be set in New York. Lewis Pictures is producing “Okja,” which is expected to start production early next year.

Swinton has already confirmed her involvement in the project while the other actors are in various stages of discussions, and though official offers have not gone out yet, they’re expected to shortly. Representatives for Gyllenhaal and Dano did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Jake Gyllenhaal made a surprise appearance on Conan last night, where his height was measured by Conan O’Brien and ‘Mystery Show’ host Starlee Kine. Exactly how tall is Jake? Watch the clip and find out!

Video Link:
– Starlee Kine & Conan Crack The Mystery of Jake’s Height – Conan (10.1.15)