75 entries nominated for Rose d'Or
A total of 75 entries have been nominated for the 48th Rose d'Or in Lucerne. They will compete for a Golden Rose in eight categories at the television entertainment festival in early May. Swiss Television is participating with *The Magic Flute*.
75 entries have been nominated for the 48th Rose d'Or in Lucerne. They will be vying for a Golden Rose in eight categories at the Festival of Television Entertainment at the beginning of May. Swiss television is taking part with "The Magic Flute". Never before has the number of participants been so high: 402 TV programmes from 34 countries have been submitted to the committee - 50 more than a year ago, as the organizers announced on Thursday. An international jury has now made a preliminary selection and nominated 75 programs from 19 countries for the festival in Lucerne.
"The record number of entries speaks for the high international significance of this festival," said festival director Urban Frye in the press release.
The 75 nominees can look forward to a Golden Rose in eight categories: Arts Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Sitcom, Entertainment, Game Show, Performing Arts and Reality. In addition, Best Entertainer and Best of 2008 will each be honored with a rose.
Most of the nominated entries, namely 31, come from England, with eight each from Germany and the Netherlands. The remaining nominated programs come from the rest of Europe, but also from Australia and Japan. "The Magic Flute - in front of and behind the scenes" from Swiss television is the only Swiss entry.
The Rose d'Or takes place from May 2 to 6, 2008 at the Culture and Convention Center Lucerne (KKL). It is one of the most important festivals for the TV entertainment industry.
"The record number of entries speaks for the high international significance of this festival," said festival director Urban Frye in the press release.
The 75 nominees can look forward to a Golden Rose in eight categories: Arts Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Sitcom, Entertainment, Game Show, Performing Arts and Reality. In addition, Best Entertainer and Best of 2008 will each be honored with a rose.
Most of the nominated entries, namely 31, come from England, with eight each from Germany and the Netherlands. The remaining nominated programs come from the rest of Europe, but also from Australia and Japan. "The Magic Flute - in front of and behind the scenes" from Swiss television is the only Swiss entry.
The Rose d'Or takes place from May 2 to 6, 2008 at the Culture and Convention Center Lucerne (KKL). It is one of the most important festivals for the TV entertainment industry.
