Turner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates the highest honor for a career in film with THE AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL airing on Saturday, December 30 at 8PM ET. Established in 1973, the AFI Life Achievement Award celebrates an individual whose career in motion pictures or television has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture. Fifty years later, AFI has now honored 49 remarkable talents and will celebrate the 2024 honoree Nicole Kidman with an AFI Life Achievement Award in April.
Upcoming AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Nicole Kidman
The AFI Life Achievement Award in celebration of Nicole Kidman will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Both a powerhouse performer, spellbinding movie star and accomplished producer, Nicole Kidman has captured the imaginations of audiences around the world throughout her prolific career, delivering complex and versatile performances onscreen. Learn more about the Gala Tribute and how to attend.
Watch the Trailer Here:
Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, the anniversary special will look back at the history of the award and the incredible work from past honorees. It is a star-studded retrospective that marches from the golden age of Hollywood to the present, featuring music, laughter and unforgettable movie memories. TCM’s night of programming will also include The Searchers (1956) directed by the first recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, John Ford. To explore the extraordinary list of recipients please visit: https://www.afi.com/afi-life-
The complete schedule is as follows:
Saturday, December 30 – (All Times Eastern)
8:00 PM The AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special (2023)
9:45 PM The Searchers (1956) (John Ford was the 1st AFI Life Achievement recipient)
12:00 AM The AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special (2023)
About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents classic films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting “where then meets now.” TCM features the insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination. With more than two decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like The Essentials, along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also directly connects with movie fans through popular events such as the annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise. In addition, TCM produces the wildly successful podcast “The Plot Thickens,” which has had more than 7 million downloads to date. TCM hosts a wealth of material online at tcm.com and through the Watch TCM mobile app. Fans can also enjoy a classic movie experience on the TCM hub on Max.
