'The Help,' 'Modern Family' top Publicists Honours

The publicity teams behind "The AssistanceInch and "Modern Family" received top film and tv honors within the Worldwide Cinematographer's Guild 49th annual Publicists Honours Friday."Harry Potter" franchise producer David Heyman and CBS' David Stapf received Showmanship Honours inside the film and tv groups.Australian talk show star and "Tonight Show" regular Rove McManus emceed the lunch.The annual gathering in the guild filled the world ballroom in the Beverly Hilton and gave behind-the-moments publicists an chance to bask the primary attraction from the peers.Nevertheless the event wasn't without its share of above-the-line star energy.The Lifetime Achievement Award visited TV comedienne Carol Burnett, who received very good from ICG leader Steven Poster.Julie Andrews and Jodie Promote were open to dedicate the 2012 ICG Publicist Directory to longtime Disney publicist Arlene Ludwig in celebration of her 50th anniversary within the studio.Veteran publicist and honours strategist Tony Angellotti, who introduced the Oscar campaign charge for Universal's "Bridesmaids," acquired the Ces Mason Award, the finest recognition publicists tell their peers.Other honorees include Press Award champion Susan King in the La Occasions Worldwide Media Award champion Elaine Lipworth in the United kingdom Excellence in Unit Still Photography Award visitors Frank Masi (film) and Hopper Stone (TV) and Warner Bros. publicist Sharon Black, who received the Bob Yeager Award in recognition of her work regarding animals. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com