LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- ABC led all networks and "A Love Song for Bobby Long" led among feature films as nominees for this year's Prism Awards were announced in Los Angeles Friday.
ABC had 16 nominations for the 9th Annual Prism Awards -- given by the Entertainment Industries Council to recognize accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction in film, television, music and comic book entertainment. EIC president and CEO Brian Dyak said the awards have helped promote more responsible depiction of drug and alcohol issues in the media.
"The strong response we've received from networks, studios and production companies demonstrates the industry's commitment to portray these issues accurately and responsibly," said Dyak.
Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman were nominated for ABC's "Desperate Housewives." Huffman was also nominated for the TV movie "Scott Turow's Reversible Errors."
Jamie Foxx ("Ray"); Scarlett Johansson ("A Love Song for Bobby Long"); Ashley Judd ("De-Lovely"); John Travolta ("A Love Song for Bobby Long); and Christopher Walken ("Around the Bend") were nominated for best performance in a feature film.
The awards will be presented on April 28 at ceremonies in Beverly Hills, Calif., to be televised on the FX cable channel.
