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| Arnold Schwarzenegger hosts this new entertainment special saluting the greatest heroes and villains in American movies. During the broadcast, the confidential list of 50 heroes and 50 villains will be revealed by some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Among those interviewed for the special are Kathy Bates, Carl Bernstein, Erin Brockovich, Hayden Christensen, Wes Craven, Geena Davis, Kirk Douglas, Robert Englund, Sally Field, Louise Fletcher, Harrison Ford, Milos Forman, Jodie Foster, William Friedkin, Celeste Holm, Dennis Hopper, Frank Langella, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, Elmore Leonard, Malcolm McDowell, Peter O'Toole, Christopher Reeve, Susan Sarandon, Ridley Scott, Sylvester Stallone, Oliver Stone and Sigourney Weaver. In 2002, AFI distributed a ballot with the names of 400 nominated characters to a jury of 1,500 leaders in the film community, including film artists (directors, screenwriters, actors, editors, cinematographers, etc.), critics and historians. The names were not categorized into heroes and villains and were left ambiguous, leaving it for the jury to decide who they determined to be a hero, and who a villain. |
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| The jurors were asked to consider the following criteria while making their selections: Feature-Length Fiction Film: The film must be in narrative format, typically more than 60 minutes in length. American Film: The film must be in the English language with significant creative and/or financial production elements from the United States. Hero: For voting purposes, a "hero" was defined as a character(s) who prevails in extreme circumstances and dramatizes a sense of morality, courage and purpose. Though they may be ambiguous or flawed, they often sacrifice themselves to show humanity at its best. Villain: For voting purposes, a "villain" was defined as a character(s) whose wickedness of mind, selfishness of character and will to power are sometimes masked by beauty and nobility, while others may rage unmasked. They can be horribly evil or grandiosely funny, but are ultimately tragic. Cultural Impact: Characters who have a made a mark on American society in matters of style and substance. Legacy: Characters who elicit strong reactions across time, enriching America's film heritage while continuing to inspire contemporary artists and audiences. |
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