Ben Silverman receives Rose d'Or honorary rose
This year, the Rose d'Or television entertainment festival in Lucerne is awarding Ben Silverman the Honorary Rose. Silverman has been chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios since 2007. The festival will take place this year from May 2 to 6.
This year, the Lucerne Rose d'Or television entertainment festival is awarding Ben Silverman the Rose of Honor. Silverman has been Chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios since 2007. Five years earlier, he founded Reveille, a production and distribution company that focuses on the exploitation of worldwide intellectual property rights and adapts international series such as "The Office". The award will be presented at the 48th Rose d'Or Festival from May 2 to 6, 2008 in Lucerne, as Rose d'Or announced on Wednesday. The honorary rose had previously been awarded to entertainers such as Benny Hill, Monty Python, Ben Elton and "Big Brother" creator John de Mol.
The Rose d'Or Festival was founded in 1961. Over 2000 producers and television stations are invited every year. From all the television programs submitted - over 40 countries are represented - the best of the year are honored at the festival. Eight winners from the following categories receive the Golden Rose: Comedy, Sitcom, Drama, Entertainment, Reality, Game Show, Performing Arts and Arts Documentary.
The Rose d'Or Festival was founded in 1961. Over 2000 producers and television stations are invited every year. From all the television programs submitted - over 40 countries are represented - the best of the year are honored at the festival. Eight winners from the following categories receive the Golden Rose: Comedy, Sitcom, Drama, Entertainment, Reality, Game Show, Performing Arts and Arts Documentary.
