On June 9, Steven Spielberg presented the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award to his longtime collaborator, composer John Williams. This was the first time in the history of the American Film Institute that the award went to a composer.
Williams’ career was celebrated at a private Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The televised special, AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS, will air on TNT on June 15 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/ PT)
Here’s a collection of articles, tweets, photos and videos of the June 9 event:
VIDEOS
Composer John Williams feted by Hollywood elite at AFI ceremony. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
ARTICLES & REPORTS
- John Williams’ AFI Gala Had the Ultimate Holywood Soundtrack (Deadline)
- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas praise lifetime award winner John Williams (The Guardian)
- ‘E.T.,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Star Wars’ composer John Williams honored at American Film Institute (LA Times)
- John Williams toasted by Steven Spielberg, Kobe Bryant (USA Today) – Includes photo gallery
- Spielberg, Lucas Salute Composer John Williams at AFI Gala (ABC News)
- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas & Others Laud Composer John Williams At Emotional AFI Toast (Billboard)
- John Williams Honored by Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, at AFI Gala (Variety)
- American Film Institute – 2016 John Williams Tribute (Essay and Picture Gallery) (AFI.com)
- 11 Things We Learned at AFI Tribute to John Williams (The Wrap)
- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas Toast John Williams and His Music at AFI Tribute (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Composer John Williams feted by Hollywood elite at AFI ceremony (Reuters)
PHOTOS, VIDEOS & TWEETS
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https://twitter.com/Borys_Kit/status/741129452353097728
https://twitter.com/DolbyTheatre/status/741128983031492609
https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/741174545181212672
https://twitter.com/chrissgardner/status/741130413050105857
https://twitter.com/AmericanFilm/status/741166974567223296
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https://twitter.com/HandHCenter/status/741020490928553985
https://twitter.com/AmericanFilm/status/741008363811573760