MUMBAI: US broadcaster MTV has announced that the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on 3 June at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

The 15th edition of the show will have the infamous golden popcorn up for grabs in such unusual categories as Best Kiss, Best Villain, and Best Comedic Performance along with the debut of several new awards.

The nominees will be announced later. The nominees are chosen through a poll in the US of MTV and MTV2 viewers.

Last year the show was hosted by actor Jimmy Fallon. Sponsors of thios year's event are Dr Pepper, Taco Bell, Dentyne, LOreal Paris, Neutrogena, Pontiac and Starburst.