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TV shows in, gender divide out: MTV's new awards format airs tonight

Formerly known as the MTV Movie Awards, TV shows are newly eligible for Golden Popcorn trophies at this year's ceremony, which airs Sunday and is also removing gender for the first time in its acting categories.

Former MTV Movie Awards now include TV nominees, men and women will compete together in acting categories

Adam Devine hosts the newly named MTV Movie & TV Awards airing live from Los Angeles Sunday. (Dan Steinberg/The Associated Press)

MTV is heralding the start of summer viewing season with its Movie & TV Awards.

Formerly known as the MTV Movie Awards, TV shows are newly eligible for Golden Popcorn trophies at this year's ceremony, which will broadcast live Sunday from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

MTV is also breaking down gender barriers in its new format, with men and women competing together in the acting categories.

The show is keeping up its traditional irreverence, though, with awards recognizing the best hero, villain, kiss and duo across television and film.

Several new categories were added this year: Best American Story, for the program or film that "showcases America at its best"; Best Fight Against the System, which celebrates underdog efforts and social justice; top trending moment; and best musical moment.

The horror hit Get Out leads all nominees with six bids, including movie of the year.

Daniel Kaluuya appears in a scene from the horror film Get Out, which leads with six nominations. (Universal Pictures/YouTube)

Beauty and the Beast and the Netflix series Stranger Things have four nominations each.

The cast of the Fast and Furious franchise will receive the Generation Award, which Vin Diesel is set to accept.

Vin Diesel is set to accept the Generation Award for the cast of the Fast and Furious franchise. (Fate of the Furious / Universal Pictures)

Hosted by Pitch Perfect actor Adam Devine, the MTV Movie & TV Awards will also feature sneak peeks of anticipated films including Transformers: The Last Knight and Spider-Man: Homecoming.