SPIKE TV ANNOUNCES 2009 “GUYS CHOICE” WINNERS
THIRD ANNUAL SHOW PAYS HOMAGE TO
THE LORDS OF THE KINGDOM OF TESTOSTERONE
PREMIERES ON SPIKE TV SUNDAY, JUNE 21 AT 10:00 PM, ET/PT
Brad Pitt, Edward Norton And David Fincher Electrify Audience
As “Fight Club” Is Inducted Into “Guy Movie Hall Of Fame,”
Receiving the Award From Mel Gibson
Clint Eastwood Receives “Brass Balls Award”;
Mickey Rourke Named “Guy Of The Year”
Show Features Performances And Appearances By
Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Ben Stiller, Quentin Tarantino, Mel Gibson, Jason Statham, Dwyane Wade, Hayden Panettiere, Jack McBrayer,
Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Metallica, Jonah Hill, Sacha Baron Cohen, Malin Akerman, Michael Irvin, Mila Kunis, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Judd Apatow,
Asher Roth, Rainn Wilson And Many More
To View Exclusive Footage From “Guys Choice” Log-On to www.spike.com
Los Angeles, CA, Saturday, May 30, 2009 – Winners were announced tonight during the biggest boy’s night out of the year, the third annual Spike TV “Guys Choice” held at the Sony Studios in Los Angeles. The explosive show paying tribute the things guys love most premieres on Spike TV Sunday, June 21 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT).
The show broke rules one and two about “Fight Club”, as the cult classic was inducted into the “Guy Movie Hall of Fame” with stars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and director David Fincher on hand to accept the honor from Mel Gibson, who kicked off the show with a rousing speech reminiscent of his Academy Award winning movie Braveheart.
Also on hand was cinematic icon and original badass Clint Eastwood, who accepted the “Brass Balls Award” for his lifetime of legendary work as an actor and filmmaker.
Mickey Rourke was the recipient of the night’s top honor, as the Oscar nominated star of “The Wrestler” was voted “Guy of the Year” by Spike TV viewers, beating out President Barack Obama in the process.
In addition, Eddie Van Halen made a rare public appearance, and was brought to tears as he accepted the first annual “Guitar God Award” for his years of shredding on the six stringed axe. And, seven years after being kissed by Adrien Brody at the Oscars, Halle Berry turned the tables on the boys, and had a very special moment with Jamie Foxx, who was on hand to present her with the “Decade of Hotness Award.”
Spike TV’s “Guys Choice” also included a performance by hip hop impresario Asher Roth, and appearances by Robert Downey, Jr., Quentin Tarantino, Jason Statham, Dwyane Wade, Hayden Panettiere, Jack McBrayer, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Metallica, Jonah Hill, Sacha Baron Cohen, Malin Akerman, Michael Irvin, Mila Kunis, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Judd Apatow, Rainn Wilson and many more.
A full list of winners is included below:
GUY OF THE YEAR
Mickey Rourke
MAN KIND AWARD
Judd Apatow
BRASS BALLS
Clint Eastwood
BALLSIEST BAND
Metallica
FUNNIEST M.F.
Sacha Baron Cohen
GUY MOVIE HALL OF FAME
“Fight Club”
BIGGEST ASS KICKER
Jason Statham
SEXIEST SIREN
Katy Perry
MOST UNSTOPPABLE JOCK
LeBron James
COMEDY SAVANT
Jason Segel
MOST DANGEROUS MAN
Brock Lesnar
DECADE OF HOTNESS
Halle Berry
HOT N' FRESH
Malin Akerman
HOTTEST ‘MILA’
Mila Kunis
BEST BUSH
Will Ferrell
FEMME FATALE
Angelina Jolie
DEADLIEST WARRIOR
Christian Bale
BIG MEN ON CAMPUS
Florida Gators
GUITAR GOD
Eddie Van Halen
BEST UNSUPPORTED ROLE
Kate Winslet
SEXIEST ATHLETE
Biba Golic
TOP FANTASY LEAGUER
Dwyane Wade
HOTTEST GIRL ON THE PLANET
Megan Fox
MOST MAN-TICIPATED MOVIE
Inglorious Basterds
OUTSTANDING LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT
Russell Brand
PLAY OF THE YEAR
Ben Roethilsberger/Santonio Holmes
To view exclusive footage, interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and more from the “Guys Choice,” log-on to www.spike.com
The official sponsors of Spike TV’s “Guys Choice” are – AT&T, Corona, Degree V12, Pizza Hut, and the U.S. Army.
Casey Patterson, Carol Donovan and Beth McCarthy-Miller will serve as executive producers.
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