Critics Choice announces LGBTQ+ cinema and TV honorees

The Critics Choice Association has revealed the honorees for its third annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television. HBO Max's Heated Rivalry and Netflix's Stranger Things are among the leading recipients. The event is set for May 29 in Los Angeles.

The Critics Choice Association announced the winners for its Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, recognizing achievements in the community. Jacob Tierney, writer and director of HBO Max's gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry, will receive the Showrunner Award. Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers on Netflix's Stranger Things, earns the Breakthrough Performance Award for his portrayal of coming out in the 1980s during the show's final season. The ceremony highlights stars, creators, and writers from acclaimed projects.

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