Child and teen stars have been a mainstay in the entertainment
\nindustry since the earliest days of Hollywood, often edging out Greta Garbo and Clark\u00a0Gable as the top box-office draws. Today these child and teen stars are diverse, spread\u00a0out into various entertainment venues.<\/p>\n
Among these are feature films, short films, television, cable shows and now even the\u00a0Internet. Their importance is demonstrated by their sheer numbers and the fact they are\u00a0included in the majority of films and TV shows, even their voices in most of the animated
\nproductions.<\/p>\n
And while the work of child and teen stars is most often overlooked by the major award\u00a0shows, it hasn’t slipped by The Young Artist Awards organization. Now, soon to be\u00a0celebrating its 35th annual award show, the non-profit group has no other purpose than to
\nhonor these young people ages 5 through 21 in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n
This year nearly 200 of their number are being recognized by the organization, 185 to be\u00a0exact, with nominations centered on best performances in feature films, short films, TV\u00a0movies, comedy and drama TV shows, Voice-Overs, DVD films, the Web and live
\ntheatre.<\/p>\n
The show this year will be held Sunday, May 4 in the Empire Ballroom at the\u00a0Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City. Expected to attend are not only the nominees and their\u00a0guests but also directors, producers, agents and others in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n