Jay Mohr hosts Interactive Achievement Awards on IFC

By April MacIntyre Apr 2, 2009, 2:01 GMT

Jay Mohr - Comedian Jay Mohr will host the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards on IFC. © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Comedian Jay Mohr will host the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards on IFC.

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) was founded in 1996 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of the interactive arts,

This is a first-time broadcast of the “Oscars of Video Games” on a major television network.  These peer-based awards recognize the year’s best games, computer games, online entertainment, outstanding individuals and groundbreaking development teams

The awards were held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) and IFC are bringing the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards (IAA) to television audiences for the first time. 

The half hour special will be broadcast on IFC in April 10, 2009 at 11 pm ET/PT and will include highlights from the IAAs and will be hosted by comedian, actor and  game enthusiast, Jay Mohr.

“The Academy is excited to bring the Interactive Achievement Awards -- the Oscars of video games -- to the IFC audience,” said Joseph Olin, President, AIAS.  “The amazing popularity of interactive entertainment is attributed to the manner that today’s games allow people to be part of fantastic worlds, incredible challenges and the simple fun of sharing these experiences with friends and family.  As IFC celebrates the creative spirit of independent filmmaking, I can think of no better place to showcase the talented men and women who are responsible for our dynamic entertainment art form.”

“Bringing the Interactive Achievement Awards to our audience marries alternative culture with alternative content,” said Jennifer Caserta, executive vice president and general manager of IFC said.  “The Interactive Achievement Awards is an exciting and highly anticipated addition to our programming line-up that will include award highlights, scenes from the red carpet and interstitials hosted by IFC News’ Matt Singer.”