Filmmaker Steven Spielberg accepts the Founder's Award from presenter Katie Couric at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. The show recognizes TV achievement outside of the U.S. and the British took home many of the awards.
"The Sopranos" co-stars Dominic Chianese, left, and Robert Iler pose in the press room of the 34th International Emmy Awards on Nov. 20, 2006, in New York. Ronald S. Lauder, founder and chairman of Central European Media Enterprises, received the academy's Directorate Award for fostering broadcasting in Central and Eastern Europe.
Journalist Christiane Amanpour poses in the press room of the 34th International Emmy Awards at The New York Hilton on Nov. 20, 2006, in New York.
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg poses with the Founder's Award he received at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. In his acceptance speech, Spielberg said he got his start in TV and urged broadcasters to exercise responsibility because their products are seen worldwide.
Actress Susan Sarandon poses for photos before presenting an award at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. The top awards for shows from the U.K.: "Life on Mars" best drama and "Little Britain" for best comedy.
Presenter Katie Couric, anchor of "The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric," smiles after giving filmmaker Steven Spielberg the Founder's Award at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006.
TV journalist Ashleigh Banfield poses for photos after presenting an award at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. The Emmy for documentaries went to "Hiroshima," a BBC co-production with partners in Japan and other countries.
Maryam Hassouni accepts the Best Performance by an Actress Award for her work as Laila in "Others," a Vara Broadcasting Organization production from the Netherlands at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006.
Television personality Padma Lakshmi attends the 34th International Emmy Awards Gala on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in New York. The Emmy for non-scripted entertainment went to "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares," which features London chef Gordon Ramsay.
Actor Lorenzo Lamas attends the 34th International Emmy Awards Gala on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in New York. He presented one of the evening's awards.
Actress Julianne Nicholson, of NBC-TV's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," plays with her dress after presenting an award at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006.
Alain Tasma, left, and Edouard de Vesinne accept the TV Movie/Mini-Series award from Padma Lakshmi at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. They won for their French production "Nuit Noire, Oct. 17, 1961."
Actress Susan Sarandon poses for photos before presenting an award at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006.
Jon Plowman, head of BBC Comedy, right, and Geoff Posner, BBC comedy producer, joke around with the actress Rosie Perez after she presented them with the Comedy award for their BBC series, "Little Britain," at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006.
Swedish actress Alexandra Rapaport, center, poses with writer Vibeke Holst, right, and screen writer Sara Heldt at the 34th International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006.
Jamie Winstone, the daughter of British actor Ray Winstone, accepts her father's Best Performance by an Actor award from actor and musician Steven van Zandt at the 2006 International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Winstone won for his portrayal of Vincent in "Vincent," a Granada Drama and Comedy production.