Hollywood, CA (October 3, 2019) – The Hollywood Film Awards announced today that one of this year’s most critically acclaimed films will be honored at the 23rd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards.” “Toy Story 4,” directed by Josh Cooley, will receive the “Hollywood Animation Award.” After dominating the global box office this summer, the film received overwhelming praise from critics and fans alike. As previously announced, actor and comedian Rob Riggle will host the ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. Honorees were also announced in the craft categories, as the “Hollywood Film Awards” continues its tradition of recognizing excellence in the art of cinema across all disciplines: Hollywood Cinematography Award Mihai Malaimare Jr., “Jojo Rabbit” Hollywood Film Composer Award Randy Newman, “Marriage Story” Hollywood Editor Award Michael McCusker & Andrew Buckland, “Ford v Ferrari” Hollywood Visual Effects Award Pablo Helman, “The Irishman” Hollywood Sound Award Donald Sylvester, Paul Massey, David Giammarco, & Steven A. Morrow, Ford v Ferrari Hollywood Costume Design Award Anna Mary Scott Robbins, “Downton Abbey” Hollywood Make-Up & Hair Styling Award Lizzie Yianni-Georgiou, Tapio Salmi, & Barrie Gower, “Rocketman” Hollywood Production Design Award Ra Vincent, “Jojo Rabbit” Additional honorees for this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks. ABOUT THE HONOREES In “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz (voice of Tim Allen) and the gang set out on a road trip adventure with newcomer Forky (voice of Tony Hale), a craft project turned new-favorite-toy who is convinced he’s just trash. When Forky separates from the group, Woody sets off to find him and prove that he actually has the most important purpose of all – to be there for his kid. Along the way, Woody is reunited with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts) whose independent spirit is both appealing and inconceivable to Woody, challenging all his assumptions about what it means to be a toy. As they work together to reunite Forky with his kid, Woody reflects on his own life – and he is faced with a decision, and a future, he never imagined. Director Josh Cooley – “Toy Story 4” Josh Cooley joined Pixar Animation Studios in May 2003 immediately after graduation, as an intern in the Story department. He has since worked as a story artist on the Academy Award®-winning films “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” and “Up.” Cooley served as the story supervisor, voice talent, and a writer on Academy Award®-winning “Inside Out,” and was nominated [...]