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12 June 2009 7:00 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »

Superheroes were center stage at the Hollywood Reporter's 38th annual Key Art Awards, held Friday night at the Geffen Contemporary at Moca in Los Angeles.

Sam Raimi, who has directed Sony's three "Spider-Man" movies, accepted the 2009 Visionary Award, given to a filmmaker who inspires movie marketers.

And "The Dark Knight," director Chris Nolan's second Batman movie, led the list of award winners, taking home eight prizes, including three best of show awards for its theatrical poster, theatrical TV spot and home entertainment print.

The animated "Wall-e" was a close runner-up, earning seven awards, including one best in show citation for home entertainment, new release packaging.

Warners, which fielded "Knight," and Disney, which released "Wall-e," earned 10 awards each, as did Paramount, thanks to a mix of films that included "Iron Man," "Tropic Thunder" and "The Godfather: Coppola Restoration" DVD.

Sony rounded out the top four studios with eight wins.

Design firm Blt & Associates, »

- By Gregg Kilday

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