WSWA 73rd Annual Convention & Exposition

 

Las Vegas celebrates the business of beverage and welcomes the return of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention and Exposition to Caesars Palace bringing together the top talent in the wine and spirits industry. This year’s convention featured a series of exciting speakers and special events, including the introductory keynote speech by renowned journalist David Gregory; tasting competitions and events; hospitality suites; and more.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting with special guest: Christie Brinkley introducing her Bellissima Organic Prosecco.
Also on hand special guest Channing Tatum introducing Born and Bred Vodka. 

This year, WSWA recognized two industry giants: Tito Beveridge and Larry Ruvo. The WSWA Educational Foundation presented Tito Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, with the Sidney Frank Award, given annually to a person who has made exceptional industry contributions in addition to noteworthy philanthropy and community service. The award is named for Sidney Frank, a leading innovator who built a number of successful brands and an extraordinary philanthropist.
WSWA also presented the Lifetime Leadership Award to Larry Ruvo, senior managing director of Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada and a 40-year veteran of the industry.

2016 Big Screen Achievement Awards is hosted by Liz Hernandez from Access Hollywood.

Here is a list of the winners:

Female Star of Tomorrow — Gina Rodriguez 

 

Male Star of Tomorrow — Stephen Arnell

Breakthrough Director of the Year — Nate Parker 

 

 

Comedy Stars of the Year — Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick & Adam Devine

Producer of the Year — Jason Blum

Cinema Icon Award — Susan Sarandon 

 

 Rising Star of the Year — Jack Huston 

 

CinemaCon Vanguard Award — Keanu Reeves 

Breakthrough Performer of the Year — Dave Franco

Award of Excellence in Acting — Bryce Dallas Howard 

Ensemble of the Universe Award — The Cast of INDEPENDENCE DAY: Resurgence

Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe, Jessie Usher, Sela Ward and Vivica A. Fox 

 

 

Male Star of the Year — Jesse Eisenberg  

Female Stars of the Year — Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate and Annie Mumolo

“The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season”

On Blu-ray™ + Digital HD and DVD August 23, 2016

This past season brought many unforeseen, exciting and pulse-pounding twists and turns. With the end of every season comes the bittersweet knowledge that we must wait with bated breath until the next ride. To keep your “The Walking Dead” appetite satiated, Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly continues the tradition of offering fans an opportunity to relive the ever so satisfying and stirring sixth season.

“The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season” will be released on Blu-ray™ + Digital HD and DVD on August 23. Just like the previous award-winning home entertainment releases, “The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season” will take fans down “The Walking Dead” memory lane so they can relive all of the season’s most haunting and indelible moments.

Vice President Joe Biden and Lady Gaga hosted UNLV Sexual Assault Rally "It's On US"

 

Part of the national "It's On Us Week of Action when students around the country will host events on their campuses to engage college students and all members of campus communities in preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors of sexual assault.