On Monday, MTV announced that it will give its viewers “The Power of the Popcorn” and allow them to select the nominees for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. That’s right, the final nominees for the MTV Movie Awards in 13 returning and all-new categories will be decided on by the fans.
Beginning today, March 29 @ 12PM through Friday, April 9 at 6 PM ET, fans can log onto MovieAwards.MTV.com to vote in 13 categories for their favorite films, superstars, and movie moments.
“Handing over the voting to our devoted movie fans is sure to generate a passionate debate over this year’s epic films. And this year, fans worldwide will get to participate in the process,” says Stephen Friedman, General Manager of MTV. “After driving major ticket sales, our audience will now drive voting for their favorite movies.”
In addition to old faves like “Best WTF Moment” and “Best Kiss,” fans will select nominees and vote in three all new categories: including “Global Superstar,” “Best Scared As Shit Performance,” and “Best Ass-Kicking Star.”
Categories for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards are:
BEST MOVIE (voting stays live throughout the “2010 MTV Movie Awards” ceremony)
BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
BEST VILLAIN
BEST KISS
BEST FIGHT
BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
BEST FEMALE BREAKOUT STAR
BEST MALE BREAKOUT STAR
BEST WTF MOMENT
*GLOBAL SUPERSTAR (New Category)
*BEST ASS-KICKING STAR (New Category)
*BEST SCARED-AS SH**T PERFORMANCE (New Category)
The 19th annual 2010 MTV Movie Awards — hosted by Parks & Recreation’s Aziz Ansari — will air LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City on Sunday, June 6 @ 9 PM.