Jay Mohr hosts 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards on IFC

By April MacIntyre Apr 7, 2009, 3:29 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 (IAA) to television audiences for the first time. 

The awards were held February 19, 2009 at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. 

The IAA will be broadcast on IFC on April 21, 2009 at 8 pm ET/PT and comprise of a half hour special with highlights from the IAAs and will be hosted by comedian, actor and game enthusiast, Jay Mohr.

The IAA is the only peer-based awards that recognize the year’s best games, computer games, online entertainment, outstanding individuals and groundbreaking development teams. 

The night’s big winner was Sony's LittleBigPlanet, collecting on an impressive 8 awards at the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences also honored Bruce Shelley for his tremendous contributions to the video game industry.

Shelley’s fellow co-founder of Ensemble Studios, Tony Goodman, presented his award after a video retrospective of his career. Shelley is the 12th recipient of the prestigious Hall of Fame Award.

“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.”