{"id":71376,"date":"2015-03-09T13:21:55","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T13:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0de2709a84.nxcli.net\/0-kjasnb\/2015\/03\/09\/kevin-hart-to-receive-the-cinemacon-comedy-star-of-the-year-award\/"},"modified":"2018-12-18T03:49:00","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T03:49:00","slug":"kevin-hart-to-receive-the-cinemacon-comedy-star-of-the-year-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/kevin-hart-to-receive-the-cinemacon-comedy-star-of-the-year-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Hart To Receive The \u201cCinemaCon Comedy Star of the Year Award\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kevin Hart To Receive The \u201cCinemaCon Comedy Star of the Year Award\u201d<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

March 9, 2015<\/p>\n

\"Kevin<\/a><\/p>\n

Kevin Hart <\/strong>will receive the \u201cCinemaCon Comedy Star of the Year Award\u201d <\/strong>it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser<\/strong>, Managing Director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), will be held April 20 – 23, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hart will be presented with this special honor at the \u201cCinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards\u201d ceremony to take place on Thursday, April 23, in the evening at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Coca-Cola Company, the official presenting sponsor of CinemaCon, will host the final night gala awards program.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith a tireless work ethic and a comedic timing that is unlike no other, Kevin Hart has become box-office gold, with his films drawing moviegoers to the theaters in droves,\u201d<\/strong> noted Neuhauser. \u201cAn outstanding comedic talent and one of the most entertaining comedians in film today, Kevin has brought laughter to audiences around the world, cementing himself at the top of the box office. We could not be more thrilled than to honor him with the \u2018CinemaCon Comedy Star of the Year Award.\u2019\u201d<\/strong>
\n\"CinemaCon<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Hart may be seen early next year starring in Universal Pictures\u2019 \u201cRide Along 2,\u201d<\/strong> which will arrive in theatres on January 15, 2016. Hart and Ice Cube lead the returning lineup for the sequel to the blockbuster action-comedy that gave us the year\u2019s most popular comedy duo. Director Tim Story will return for the next chapter of the series, as well as Cube\u2019s fellow producers \u2013Will Packer, Matt Alvarez and Larry Brezner \u2013 who will produce alongside Cube. Benjamin Bratt, Ken Jeong,<\/strong> and Olivia Munn <\/strong>join the cast alongside returning cast member Tika Sumpter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The performer\u2019s work ethic has translated into big numbers for the film studios with which he has worked over the course of his career. With budgets of under $75 million, Hart\u2019s movies for Screen Gems alone have now grossed more than a quarter-billion dollars at the worldwide box office.<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

Hart may next be seen in Warner Bros.\u2019 March 2015 release of \u201cGet Hard,\u201d<\/strong> staring opposite Will Ferrell<\/strong>, and can still be seen on screens in one of this winter\u2019s big hits, Screen Gems\u2019 \u201cThe Wedding Ringer.\u201d Hart began his career as a shoe salesman, when a performance at amateur night in a Philadelphia comedy club changed his life. After quitting his job, Hart began performing full time at comedy venues before his first appearance at the \u201cMontreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival\u201d led him into roles in feature films. His film credits include \u201cPaper Soldiers,\u201d \u201cScary Movie 3,\u201d \u201cAlong Came Polly,\u201d \u201cThe Five-Year Engagement,\u201d \u201cGrudge Match,\u201d \u201cAbout Last Night,\u201d \u201cTop Five\u201d<\/strong> and the highly successful \u201cThink Like a Man\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cThink Like a Man Too.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to feature films, Hart has seen success on the small screen and on stage. He is currently executive producing the show \u201cReal Husbands of Hollywood,\u201d which premiered its third season in September. Hart\u2019s other television credits include hosting the \u201c2012 MTV Video Music Awards\u201d; hosting BET\u2019s classic stand-up comedy series \u201cComicView: One Mic Stand\u201d; ABC\u2019s \u201cThe Big House,\u201d which he also executive produced and wrote; and recurring roles on \u201cLove, Inc,\u201d \u201cBarbershop\u201d and \u201cUndeclared.\u201d Hart is currently on the road with his \u201cWhat Now\u201d arena comedy tour, the first comedy tour in which some shows will be held in football stadiums. This follows up his many successful comedy tours including \u201cLet Me Explain,\u201d \u201cLaugh at My Pain\u201d<\/strong> and comedy specials including \u201cI\u2019m a Grown Little Man, and \u201cSeriously Funny.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

<\/a>