Oh The Wickedness
Roccapuccia — ... ! While this is not nearly as tragic as say, the Oscars, it still has ben a long time since an awards ceremony and I was loking forward to seeing who had kept in shape with the ...

breaking oscar news...
Oh No They Didn't! — OSCAR NEWS!! - for the people who care about the oscars.. The Oscar Nominees will be announced January 22nd at 5:30. Visit http://www.oscar.com/ for more information, they revamped the website. Announcements will stream live from their website.

Oscar News!
The Gossip Fix — The Oscar Nominees will be announced January 22nd at 5:30. Visit http://www.oscar.com/ for more information.  Announcements will stream live from their website. Of course I will post the nominees as soon as they are announced.

News: Jonny Greenwood's Blood Score Denied Oscar Nod?
Pitchfork Media - Today — Just when we thought Jonny Greenwood pretty much had it made after this whole Radiohead thing blows over, along comes this little setback. According to a report from Los Angeles Times' The Envelope, Greenwood's much-feted, 8.1-earning score for Paul Thomas Anderson oilman flick There Will Be Blood will not be eligible for an Academy Award nomination this year. Those noms will be announced tomorrow morning, and until this development many expected Greenwood's score would easily ...

2008 Oscar Nominations Announced, ABC Takes To Finger-Crossing [Oscars]
Gawker: Defamer — Here we are, wide awake at the crack of 5:30, waiting with baited breath for the appearance of Phineus the Oscar Ferret. If anyone was concerned about the Academy's ability to draw star power to this year's ceremony in the face of the ongoing WGA strike, fear no longer. After all, if they can recruit Kathy Bates to read this year's annoucements, they can accomplish ANYTHING! The complete 2008 Academy Award nominations (along with some rudimentary commentary) appear after the jump. Initial reactions: Juno seems to be crowning cresting at just the right time. ...

Oscar Nominations!
Crack of the whip — Holy shit. That's all I have to say. I'll have an official list up today, but I'll talk a bit about what happened now. BEST DIRECTOR: A definite surprise was Jason Reitman nominated for best Director for Juno. His directing was damn good, but worthy of an Oscar? Better than Ridley Scott for American Gangster? Another bigger surprise in the direction category was Joe Wright who was, unfortunately, not nominated for Atonement. BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Cate Blanchett managed to snag a nomination for her role as Queen Elizabeth. ...

Oscars. Nominations.
GreenCine Daily — ... . So the Academy's announced its nominations for this year's round of Oscars. Of course, it's still up in the air as to what sort of show there'll be on February 24. ...

BREAKING: Oscar Nominations Announced
Cinematical — Filed under: Awards, Oscar WatchThere might be a strike and no fancy Oscar ceremony this year, but the show will go on, in one form or another. It is the 80th annual Academy Awards, after all. Eighty years. That's a long time for cinema, and a pretty big anniversary to boot. As I sit here, wishing I was still in bed (yet thankful that I don't live on the west coast and have to be up even earlier), here are the list of this year's nominees: Best Picture Atonement Juno Michael Clayton No Country for Old Men There Will Be ...

Oscar Nominees Known. Oscar Show, Not So Much.
TV with MeeVee — ... The Oscars ceremony airs on ABC on Feb. 24. The best picture nominees announced this morning are "Juno," "No Country for Old Men," "There Will be Blood," "Atonement" and "Michael Clayton." The question now is, who will turn up to collect their Academy Awards? ...

Announcing the 2008 Oscar Nominations!
BuzzSugar — ... (Moya Lyubov) Peter and the Wolf BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM At Night Il Supplente Le Mozard des Pickpockets Tanghi Argentini The Tonto Woman ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING The Bourne Ultimatum No Country for Old Men Ratatouille There Will Be Blood Transformers ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING The Bourne Ultimatum No Country for Old Men Ratatouille 3:10 to Yuma Transformers ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS The Golden Compass Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Transformers Source

The Oscars 2008: Nominations and predictions
Film: Film blog | guardian.co.uk — ... proved a solid, intelligent legal drama, while Juno is altogether delightful. The sole fly in the ointment, inevitably, is the presence of the over-praised Atonement - its inclusion presumably at the expense of Tim Burton's terrific Sweeney Todd. Which just goes to show that you can't have everything. Taken as a whole, this year's nominations up-end the age-old prejudice that the Oscars , as well as being the biggest film awards, are also the most conservative. I've lost count of the number of articles I've read informing me that Atonement was a sure-fire Oscar winner because ...

80th Annual Academy Awards Nominations
Eternal Sunshine Of The Logical Mind — ... I heard "Crash" won Best Picture), but I always enjoy watching the telecast. Yes, that 4 hour onslaught of self-congratulations? I enjoy the hell out of it. Mostly because we watch it with friends and just end up talking about movies. I also love those clip portions of the show that so many people want to toss away in order to shorten things - it just always re-establishes my love of film (that Film Noir one from a few years ago was great if I recall). Anyhoo, the nominations were announced today for this year's awards. There's already been some hub-bub regarding the run up ...

The Oscars Roll On
CelebWarship —   The nominees for the 80th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning, and there were few surprises. Best Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There Ruby Dee, American Gangster Saoirse Ronan, Atonement Amy Ryan, Gone Baby Gone Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton Best Supporting Actor: Casey Affleck, The Assassination of Jesse James… Javier Bardem, No Country For Old Men Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Charlie Wilson’s War Hal Holbrook, Into the Wild ...

Academy Awards Oscar Nominees 2008
Right Celebrity — ... that the Academy Award show will not, in fact, go on, due to the writer’s strike, the nominations are still creating a buzz. “There Will Be Blood” and “No Country For Old Men” landed ...

LA diary 48 : After Heath's death, is the dream less important than the journey?
Film: Film blog | guardian.co.uk — It's the same every week. I have a firm idea of what I'm going to write about and then stuff happens. I thought it would be the Oscar noms that would cause me to veer from my notes this time but no, it was the death of a talented young actor. I met ...

Nominate your worst film for the Razzies
Film: Film blog | guardian.co.uk — ... . In the past, the awards have honoured such marvels as Basic Instinct 2, Gigli, Striptease and Under the Cherry Moon. Did 2007 really produce enough high-quality chaff to rival these classics? The Razzies' organisers certainly think so. They are more excited than ever about this year's ceremony, which will be held in Magicopolis, Santa Monica on Sunday February 24, while that other ceremony takes place at the Kodak Theatre. Gossip page stalwart Lindsay Lohan has clearly impressed Academy Raspberry, bagging a healthy nine nominations for her thriller ...

Take Netflix's Oscar Survey
Hacking NetFlix — Netflix has launched an online survey to collect your votes for the 9 major Oscar categories at Netflix.com/Oscars. You can see the real-time results after completing the survey, and the final results will be announced on February 21st. The Oscars will be presented on February 24th at 8pm ET on ABC.

What movies do you need to see before the Oscars?
PopWatch — ... We're only 23 days away from Oscar -- whatever form it ends up taking, let's pray Billy Bush is not involved -- and that means I've got some cramming to do over the next three weekends. You see, I love to be a fully informed Academy Awards viewer, and that means I need to see every nominee in the Best Picture, Actress, Actor, Director, Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor categories. Problem is, seeing how most Oscar fare doesn't open till late December, and the awards are so freakin' early anymore, it's getting harder than ever to achieve my goal. ...

Five Oscar Wins That Shaped the Movies
CinemaTech — Looking back at the history of the Academy Awards , you can pinpoint five Oscar wins that were central to the evolution of the movie industry, altering the way movies are made by directors and experienced by audiences. Technological innovation, in my opinion, not only created the movies, but insured that the art form would remain an important part of American culture over more than a century. So, in chronological order. 1. At the first Academy Awards ceremony, held in 1929, Warner Bros. received a special award for producing 'The Jazz Singer,' "which has revolutionized the ...

oscar '08 set-up is underway!
popbytes — ... hey hey! after the three day weekend it was a little hard to get back in the groove - especially with the shitty weather (in all of my almost seven years of living in los angeles - this winter has been the worst - i hate it - i need sun!) and although i'm getting psyched for the oscars this coming sunday - i can't deal with hollywood blvd being blocked off - it's a total pain in the ass - the traffic is just going to get worse! by the weekend it will be almost total lockdown - which is fine since i'll be busy prepping to live blog the big ...

ELECTION '08: Hawaii 10-0
AllHipHop.com — ... population will always think of the Iraq as a negative so if McCain wants to loop that noose around his neck, Obama will be more than happy to find a tree.     Things to look for this week: Primaries in Hawaii, Washington State, and Wisconsin, and Hiillary will be more vocal in calling for a debate with Obama, and the name Tony Rezko will come up more often as his trial approaches. Look for There Will Be Blood to take best picture at the Oscars, and when it does one candidate will make a ‘milkshake’ reference.  ...

Film Weekly meets Stellan Skarsgard and heads to Dublin
Film: Film blog | guardian.co.uk — ... , starring the great Mos Def and the grating Jack Black as video store clerks who have to reenact the films they accidentally wipe off the tapes - any plot description hardly does justice to the wackiness and ineffable emotions Gondry conjures up, a film of tone and style, all building up to a climax that warms the soul. Wonderful stuff, for those who like that sort of thing ... Don't forget, I'll be back with a special Oscar night edition on Monday - yes, the big awards are this Sunday night, Feb 24, so I'll be giving you results and analysis with a bleary eyed panel first ...

SNL is back this weekend. the Oscars too
brooklynvegan — ... right time for her." He noted that she had won a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild award and a Producers Guild award in recent months, "all in stealth fashion." Next week's host is Ellen Page , star of the Oscar-nominated film "Juno." After that things get murky until May when Shia LeBoeuf and Steve Carell are committed, largely because both have films ("Indiana Jones" for Mr. LeBoeuf and "Get Smart" for Mr. Carell) opening this spring. [ NY Times ] Then Sunday night is the Oscars where it will be a battle between "No Country For Old Men" and "There ...

AI - goodbye to garrett, amy, joanne & colton
popbytes — hey y'all! so tonight was the first elimination on american idol - four people left including garrett haley, amy davis (who i predicted would go home), joanne borgella, and cutie colton berry - i'm not surprised about any of them leaving especially ms. davis - she was simply awful! now we're down to twenty idol hopefuls still standing but next week another four people will be cut (i want to see jason yeager (who should sail away on a cruise ship) and kady malloy to both get the boot - she's so annoying - ...

Film Fan Fridays for Friday February 22, 2008!
Movie Moxie — ... Welcome to Film Fan Fridays for Friday February 22, 2008! Well it is time to dust off the tiara's and bring out the snazzy outfits as The Oscar's are only 2 days away. I am delighted that there will be a live broadcast this Sunday February 24th, 2008 at 8PM EST/ 5PM PST. I'll be ...

Fasten your seatbelts, it's time for the annual Oscars ride
Film: Film blog | guardian.co.uk — Going, going, gong ... Who will take home the major prizes this weekend? So much for an early night on Sunday February 24. Just a few weeks ago it looked as though the 80th annual Academy Awards might well be scuppered by the US writers' strike and that the ceremony would be mothballed in favour of a utilitarian press conference. This would have allowed the Guardian's film team to roll in early on the Monday morning, cobble together a quick news story and then zip off to catch a press screening of the new Hannah Montana movie. Just another day at the coalface. Sadly it is not ...

More Than A Mouthful (02.22.08)
Reel Whore — ... - I know you are all well aware that the 80th Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday! I know you know this because everyone has been following the extensive daily coverage over on the ...

The Best Actor Nominees Are Some Of The Worst Dressers In Town [Make It Work]
Gawker: Defamer — Except for (maybe) George Clooney, the nominees for Best Actor at this year's Oscars aren't known for playing it safe on the red carpet. From Daniel Day-Lewis's preference for tiny suits to Viggo Mortensen's disdain for anything bland, we're not accustomed to seeing plain penguin tuxes from this group. But judging from their track records, they all have ways of showing their true colors without actually wearing them all at once. So we reviewed their greatest hits and greatest misses to figure out which way they should swing on Sunday. Johnny Depp: Putting aside the joy he ...

Top 10 Worst Of The Worst Of The Worst Oscar Outfits (Have No Fear, Swan Head Is Here) [Fashion Purgatory]
Gawker: Defamer — ... 7. Sharon Stone, 1995 6. Geena Davis, 1992 5. Uma Thurman, 2004 4. Cher, 1988 3. JonBon Jovi, 1991 2. Corey Feldman, 1995 And a three-way tie for The Worst, just because they all make us cry: Bjork, 2001 Celine Dion, 1999 Helena Bonham Carter, 1987 OSCARS 08 [Official Site] ...

2008 Oscar Predictions
Getafilm — Busy week, so no time for in-depth analysis here. Not that I have any spectacularly unique insights anyway. Let's just get on with 80th Annual Academy Awards, as I've had 2/24/08 marked on my calendar for just about a year now. I'll say that I'm not nearly as confident in these as I have been in previous years. Of course I say that every year, making me look great if I do well and OK if I don't. Final disclaimer: NOT what I WANT to win (those are here and here), only what I EXPECT to win. ...

Oscar night: Yep, I'll be blogging
MovingPictureBlog — Like most other folks who blog about movies, I'll be posting before, during and after the Oscarcast on Sunday evening. Please drop by and join the fun, you'll be more than welcome. I promise to keep the snark to an absolute minimum.

Top 10 Best Dressed Oscar Girls Of Yore [Sartorial Success]
Gawker: Defamer — ... 1995 6. Reese Witherspoon, 2006 5. Angelina Jolie, 2004. 4. Catherine Zeta-Jones, 2004 3. Charlize Theron, 2004 2. Halle Berry, 2003 And our pick for all-time best-dressed, mostly because she looks so comfortable and glam at the same time: Uma Thurman, redeeming herself for ending up on our Worst Dressed List, in 2006. OSCARS 08 [Official Site] ...

a rainbow over hollywood!
popbytes — good evening! today was another crappy weather day here in los angeles - and around 2pm - it poured heavily for a few minutes - then all of a sudden the sun came out - i raced to the window at work - and there was a beautiful rainbow cast over hollywood blvd just as i suspected there might be! (i'm taking the colorful spectrum as a sign that it could be sunny here on sunday) luckily i was able to snap a few pictures before it vanished - plus i took more pics of the whole oscar set-up - the awards are less than 48 hours away! tonight i'm taking it easy while cooking up some of my delicious ...

Oscar prediction
YNOT at the Movies — I almost forgot that the Oscar ceremony is gonna be on Sunday! Last year, my prediction of winners failed in the supporting actor, supporting actress, and the documentary categories. Let me try it again this year to see how my psyche works in the year of rat. ...

Oscar prediction
YNOT at the Movies — I almost forgot that the Oscar ceremony is gonna be on Sunday! Last year, my prediction of winners failed in the supporting actor, supporting actress, and the documentary categories. Let me try it again this year to see how my psyche works in the year of rat. ...

kate & leonardo - together again!
popbytes — ... hey hey! here's a perfect post for oscar weekend - two academy award nominated actors are reuniting in a new film - kate winslet & leonard dicaprio who starred in 1997's best picture winner ...

Links for the Day (February 23rd & 24th, 2008): Academy Awards Edition
The House Next Door — 1. The official homepage of The 80th Annual Academy Awards. *** 2. "Their Souls for a Freebie" : A confrontational blast from the past. [ "At a point during the hectic debate over an official statement, Entertainment Weekly’s Lisa Schwarzbaum responded to my skepticism by rising from her seat with the full arrogance of Time Warner hoisting her up. She declared, "In the real world the Oscars matter!" (Since I, for one, don’t reside in the Oscarville zipcode, I handed back an obscenity.) Schwartzbaum’s delusion–no doubt shared by many critics in the room–is sustained by ...

Idol Appearances for the Week 2/24/08 - 3/1/08
mjsbigblog — ... Sunday 2/24 - Jennifer Hudson presents the Best Supporting Actor Award on the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Sanjaya Malakar hosts the TV Guide channel special, ...

Oscars: Don't let it rain on Hollywood's parade
Cynthia Littleton On The Air — This morning's precipitation isn't just creating angst for Team Oscar -- it's messing with my daughter's planned Sunday school field trip. So let's all appeal to the higher power of our choice and think positive, dry thoughts that the rain eases up pronto. Rain or shine, however, the Oscars will go on (at this writing I'm not sure that's the case for the field trip) tonight, complete with a covered red carpet processional. On Saturday, the final-final prep at the Kodak Theater included the ceremonial transport of the not-yet-inscribed statuettes, and on Friday, Oscar preshow ...

There's an Award Show today, isn't there?
The Listening Ear — ... it and writing about it: taking a not quite random sampling - here's The House Next Door's Oscar link page; Edward Copeland and company predict; and if I decide to pay any attention to it, I'm as likely to read Moviezzz' live-blog as to watch it. I have to wrap up - I'm going to see one of the many controversial films not in this year's Oscar race - The Band's Visit starts in 45 minutes: I'd best get going. And of course the thing itself: the TV page, and the Academy's page. Anyway, none of this is any fun without ...

There Will Be Oscars Tonight at 8pm ET
Hacking NetFlix — ... Don't forget that the 80th Annual Academy Awards will be shown live tonight at 8pm ET on ABC. The following video should help you get in the mood for tonight's show (warning: cursing). ...

popbytes live blogging oscars '08
popbytes — hello helllo hello! today i will be live blogging the 80th annual academy awards - this is my third year in a row of trying to keep up with all the oscar madness! please add your own comments or send me an email at mk@popbytes.com and i will include your thoughts! first up is two hours of star studded red carpet arrivals (i'll be watching E! with ryan seacrest & giuliana rancic) followed by the awards ceremony which is usually over three hours...i'll try to keep things coming fast & furious as best i can - wish me luck! ...

Quick Hollywood Gossip Round Up Vol. 31
Hollywood Gossip - Life Altering Knowledge - and More! — ... The Oscars are here! The 80th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony is on ABC tonight – 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern; check back tomorrow for the highlights and of course, the lowlights.

80TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
URBAN-HOOPLA.COM — ... Rainy, cold weather did not prevent the 80th Annual Academy Awards from pulling out its much-photographed red carpet. Hosted by comedian and "Daily Show" talk show host Jon Stewart, many stars pose for cameras before heading into Hollywood's Kodak Theatre for the 2008 Oscars. ...

Screenwriting News & Links! 2/25/08
Mystery Man on Film — ... of Cinematic Storytelling and I drink your critics! I drink it up!. -MM -------------------------------------- Lohan sweeps Razzies I Know Who Killed Me tops year's worst. (Too bad they didn't have worst photo-shoot category. Ugh..) Here's where you can get your Oscar round-up. Eight Decades of Oscar Winning Screenplays ...

Full List of Winners of the 80th Academy Awards
Oh No They Didn't! — SOURCE: http://oscar.com/ and http://imdb.com (front page) BEST COSTUME DESIGN ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE, ALEXANDRA BYRNE BEST ANIMATED FEATURE RATAOUILLE, BRAD BIRD BEST MAKEUP LA VIE EN ROSE, DIDIER LAVERGNE AND JAN ARCHIBALD BEST VISUAL EFFECTS THE GOLDEN COMPASS BEST ART DIRECTION SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, DANTE FERRETTI AND FRANCESCA LO SCHIAVO LIVE ACTION SHORT ...

Mira los premios Oscar desde GloboPOP
GloboPOP — En GloboPOP siempre tratamos de poner lo mejor, y esta vez tenemos el video de las entrevistas de cada ganador y ganadora de un premio “Oscar”, como lo es Javier Bardem que gano un Oscar al mejor actor (y vaya que se lo merece), desde aquí (en la parte superior del blog, debajo de la publicidad) podrán ver las entrevistas de los ganadores y ganadoras, esperamos que sea de su agrado. En el transcurso del día les estaremos brindando un post mas completo sobre los Oscar, por ahora disfruten de este video. Fuente: Oscar.com Noticias ...

Il red carpet degli 80esimi Oscar
Gossippando.it — ... più ambito del cinema è arrivato alla sua 80esima edizione. Gli Oscar si sono svolti ieri sera come di consueto al ...

The Oscar winners
The New Pink — ... For some, the Oscars is just industry back-slapping dragged out for hours, but here at The New Pink we love the fashion, the drama and the spectacle of Hollywood’s most glamourous night. The Coen brothers stole the show picking up Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for their western No Country for Old Men, while the film’s scary star Javier Bardem walked off with the Best Supporting Actor gong. ...

Unlikely Oscar Winners and Poll Results
Cinecultist — Unlikely Oscar Winners and Poll Results For the first time in a couple of years, the Cinecultist did not spend the Oscars at home, by ourselves, live blogging. This plan had its pros and cons. Attending an Oscar party means extra tasty treats for the commercial breaks and more people to potentially throw out witty quips about the celebrities' fashion choices but also more distracting chit chat over good acceptance speeches. CC is embarrassed to admit, we even shushed one of our friends—not a proud moment. All in all it was a fun night and we're certainly glad the writer's strike was resolved in enough ...

Ganadores de los premios Oscar
GloboPOP — La noche de ayer sin duda fue la mas esperada por todos, la gran noche de los premios Oscar, a esta ceremonia asistieron mas de 3 mil personas, entre ellos estaba John Travolta al lado de su esposa, Javier Bardem, Miley Cyrus, Jennider Garner quien estaba con un vestido color negro y dijo que ella siempre viste bien gracias a su modista, también fue Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba, entre muchos mas invitados. Y el primer premio fue para Alexandra Byrne por el mejor diseño de vestuario, ella gano con la película “Elizabeth: The Golden ...

Kristen Chenoweth Sings and Enchants at the Oscars
Comedy Centric — ... , petite Pushing Daisies star Kristin Chenoweth performed during last night’s star-studded 80th Academy Awards extravaganza. ...

The Dates for the 81st Academy Awards (Oscars) have been announced
The Reel Ninja — ... Key dates currently scheduled are: Thursday, January 22, 2009 : Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater Saturday, February 7, 2009 : Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation Tuesday, February 17, 2009 : Final polls close 5 p.m. PT Sunday, February 22, 2009 : 81st Annual Academy Awards presentation To avoid a conflict with the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, the Nominations Announcement event is moved from the traditional Tuesday to Thursday. Click here to visit the official Oscars site. Recommended Articles Comments

Guest Blogger: Charmian Christie Talks Movie Food
Film Gecko — ... If I were in charge of the Academy Awards, I’d add a new category — “Best Food”. While I can appreciate riveting performances, witty dialogue, sweeping cinematography and mind-boggling special effects, food is equally compelling. So sensual, pivotal and universal, it works its way into almost every film, no matter what the genre or story line. Can you name a film where a coffee shop, restaurant, meal or snack doesn’t make at least a brief appearance? I can’t. ...

Heath Ledger Rocks as The Joker
Film Gecko — The Dark Knight hits theaters July 18, 2008, and his co-stars say Heath Ledger carries the film — saying, in short, he IS The Joker. Some folks are talking Oscar already. I’ve never been able to picture him in that role — loved Jack Nicholson — so am looking forward to seeing how he handles the role. He looks dark and creepy. Check out this clip from E! News: ...

"Captain Abu Raed" Joins Oscar Race
Film Gecko — ... Now the film — the first to come out of Jordan — has been selected to represent the country at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, scheduled for Feb. 22, 2009 in Hollywood. ...

Ricky Gervais to Host the Oscars?
Film Gecko — ... Rumors were flying fast and furious today that Ricky Gervais would be hosting the Oscars. I’d go for that! But the truth is that no decisions have been made yet. “We haven’t made one single phone call,” Larry Mark, who was announced yesterday as a coproducer of the 81st Annual Academy Awards show with writer-director Bill Condon, told Yahoo’s Marc Malkin. “There has been no reaching out.” Anything has to be better than last year’s telecast with host Jon Stewart (sorry, Stewart ...

Is Ben Affleck's 'Countdown' Reason Enough to Prolong Election Season? [Defamer Decides 2008]
Gawker: Defamer — ... We look forward to that time less than 48 hours from now, when we can finally frame the entirety of the 2008 election season in our smudged rearview mirror and watch it shrink as we head toward the country's other essential round of cutthroat campaigning. But for all the ...

14 Submit for Animation Oscar
Film Gecko — I haven’t seen all of these movies yet (because they haven’t all been released), but I’m loving the 14 movies submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the best animated feature category. Only three films will be selected. The Contenders: “Bolt,” “Delgo,” “Dragon Hunters,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Igor,” “Kung Fu Panda,” “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” ...

"The Dark Knight" Heads to Theaters…Again
Film Gecko — ... Ok, so obviously, this is an opportunity for those who missed the summer blockbuster to see the film in theaters. But let’s face it. It’s also the studio’s last-ditch effort to get “The Dark Knight” recognized for Oscar contention. Likewise, the re-release will easily push the overall gross to more than one billion dollars. The film currently stands at $996.1 worldwide. ...

Hugh Jackman presenterà gli 81esimi Oscar
Gossippando.it — Il bel e aitante Hugh Jackman (40) presenterà la 81esima edizione degli Oscar che si terranno nel noto Kodak Theatre  di Los Angeles il prossimo 22 febbraio. L’attore australiano, che in questi giorni è in promozione in giro per il mondo per il suo ultimo film Australia al fianco della collega e connazionale Nicole Kidman, è alla sua prima esperienza nelle vesti di presentatore e mai evento ...

Heath Ledger premiato ai People’s Choice Awards
Gossippando.it — Se ormai da mesi si sussurra che verrà consegnato un Oscar postumo ad Heath Ledger nell’attesa della grande notte degli ambiti premi, ieri sera a Los Angeles il compianto attore ha ricevuto un premio ai People’s Choice Awards e per la sua suprema interpretazione del Joker nell’ultimo Batman - The Dark Knight. I premi alla loro 35a edizione sono stati decretati come ogni anno non dai critici o professionisti del settore, ...

Daily news dose: Nine films competing for foreign Oscar; Summit to adapt 'If I Stay'
The Screening Log — ... • Here are the nine semifinalists for the best foreign-language Oscar: "Revanche" from Austria; "The Necessities of Life" from Canada; "Entre les murs" (The Class) from France; "Der Baader Meinhof Komplex" from Germany; "Waltz With Bashir" from Israel; "Departures" from Japan; "Tear This Heart Out" from Mexico; "Everlasting Moments" from Sweden; and "3 Monkeys" from Turkey. (Academy Awards) ...

What's UP at the Oscars?
Upcoming Pixar — ... The Academy has a history of banning movie ads from their telecast to prevent suspicion of a rigged competition, but with the economy as it is and a sudden change in policies, this rule is no more. The conditions to air an ad during the 81st Annual Academy Awards are very strict, the ad must not mention the Awards, must not be a sequel to a movie that was nominated for an Oscar last year and the studio can only choose one movie to promote. Of course, Disney has chosen Up which is also the first movie to have signed to premiere a trailer. There are ...

Fire sale on Oscar ads?
MovingPictureBlog — ... to $1.4 million -- down from $1.7 million for last year's Academy Awards extravaganza. And, by the way: For the very first time this year, the Motion Picture Academy will allow ads for movies to air during the big show. Hey, things are tough all over.

Forest Whitaker to Join Academy President Sid Ganis for Oscar® Nominations
SizzlingPopcorn.com — ... Ganis and Whitaker will unveil the nominations in 10 of the 24 award categories at a 5:30 a.m. news conference at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, where hundreds of media representatives from around the world will be gathered. Nominations information for all categories will be distributed simultaneously to news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards Web site, www.oscar.com. ...

2008 Oscar Nominations to be Announced Thursday
Culturite — ... , where hundreds of media representatives from around the world will be gathered. Nominations information for all categories will be distributed simultaneously to news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards Web site, www.oscar.com. ...

OSCAR NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY!
Oh No They Didn't! — ... THE CEREMONY WILL PROBABLY AIR ON ABC, NBC AND E! FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBES, THERE WAS AN ONLINE STREAM, SO I'LL ADD IT TO THE POST IF NECESSARY. 5:30 a.m. PT 6:30 a.m. MT 7:30 a.m. CT 8:30 a.m. ET courtesy of oscar.com and screencrave

81st Annual Academy Award Nominations
The Screening Log — ... Here are the nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards, which will take place Feb. 22, 2009 at 8 p.m. ET at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. ...

81st Academy Awards® Nominations Announced
SizzlingPopcorn.com — ... Ganis and Whitaker, who won an Academy Award® for his lead performance in “The Last King of Scotland” (2006), announced the nominees in 10 of the 24 categories at a 5:38 a.m. PT live news conference attended by more than 400 international media representatives. Lists of nominations in all categories then were distributed to the news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards Web site, www.oscar.com. ...

And the Nominees Are....
The CineManiac — ... Below you'll find the big categories in acting, writing, directing and best film and best animated. For all the rest of the categories head on over to Academy Awards Official Site. ...

Oscars Snub Springsteen, Celebrate “Slumdog” As Nominations Are Announced
Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily — ... winning the Golden Globe, as the Best Original Song category only includes three nominees: Peter Gabriel’s “Down To Earth” from WALL-E and a pair of Slumdog Millionaire songs: M.I.A. and A.R. Rahman’s “O… Saya” and Rahman’s “Jai Ho.” It’s surprising that the Academy only went with three songs, also ignoring Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino.” Maybe this is all a typo, but the Oscars’ official site and ...

AWARDS SHOW: 2009 Oscar Nominees Announced (01/22)
3XGP.COM is all about MUSIC-FASHION-SPORTS-GOSSIP - Updated Daily — Oscar The 2009 Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 22, 2009, 8pm on ABC and to be held at the Los Angeles’ Kodak Theater. THE 2009 OSCAR NOMINEES Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams, Doubt Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona Viola Davis. Doubt Taraji P. Henson, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Maria Tomei, The Wrestler ...

Oscar Nominations: Dark Day for Dark Knight Fans
SpoutBlog — ... have at least one issue with the Best Original Screenplay category, but if Courtney Hunt’s script for Frozen River is one of the best of the year, then Jenny Lumet, Woody Allen and Charlie Kaufman should all just pack up and retire. Wait, nevermind, because it’s snubs like these that have us once again saying that the Oscars are a joke. For the full list of nominees, head to Oscar.com.

M.I.A. Nominated for an Oscar!
Pitchfork Media - Today — Photo by Kathryn Yu The Oscar nominations have been announced, and the biggest surprise in the Best Original Song category isn't what has been nominated, but rather what hasn't. "O...Saya", M.I.A.'s collaboration with composer A.R. Rahman from Slumdog Millionaire, garnered a nod, as "Jai Ho", another A.R. Rahman song from Slumdog, featuring Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, and Mahalaxmi Iyer. Rahman also picked up a ...

Le nominations degli 81esimi Oscar
Gossippando.it — ... Ieri a Beverly Hills c’è stata la comunicazine ufficiale dell’ Academy di tutte le nominations degli 81esimi Oscar e con l’attore ...

Tutte le nominations degli 81esimi Oscar
Gossippando.it — ... Ieri a Beverly Hills c’è stata la comunicazine ufficiale dell’ Academy di tutte le nominations degli 81esimi Oscar e con l’attore ...

L.A. Dispatch: A Marketing Push for a Ratings-Challenged Show
Carpetbagger — ... and the recently retooled Oscar.com and a television ad directed by John Singleton, a two-time Oscar nominee, which debuted during the Inauguration Ball. “It’s different this year,” said Mr. Benson. “We’ve worked with the Academy in years past, but felt like maybe it was time to bring in a fresh perspective.” One just has to look at the Oscar telecast’s ...

You know you're not a football fan when...
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We'd Like to Thank the Academy: New Oscar Section Goes Live
Television Without Pity - All Blogs — The Oscars are rapidly approaching on February 22, and we've created a sweet Oscar section on the site full of galleries celebrating the upcoming ceremonies, as well as looking at Oscar moments from previous Academy Awards events. (Hey, did you ever notice that while the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences defines "academy" to mean "a society of artists," most Hollywood movies define it as "a school where wacky hjinks occur"? See: Police Academy, Snowboard Academy, Ninja Academy and Stripper Academy. ...

Academy Award Nominated Shorts at the Alamo
Austinist — ... Still from La Maison en Petits Cubes courtesy of oscar.com ...

Oscar voters, please save us from the inevitable
Film: Film blog | guardian.co.uk — ... Yet even in these darkest moments there remains one faint glimmer of hope. Late voters have the potential to spin this year's Oscars on its ear. May we urge them to vote for Melissa Leo, for Richard Jenkins, for Michael Shannon and the legend that is Taraji P Henson. Anything, anything to break from the script for what is shaping up to be the most pointless, predictable Oscar night in living memory. ...

First Look: Your Host, Hugh Jackman
Movie Dearest — Just ten more days until the big night ...

NYC Live Music Calendar Cliffs Notes 2/16 - 2/22
EAR FARM :: music information helps grow ears — ... Life of Sofia) Friday 2/20 * Skeletons, The Muggabears, Skinny Claire @ Less Artists More Condos ( MP3: “Things” by Skeletons) * Tim Fite, Benjy Ferree, DeLeon @ The Bell House Saturday 2/21 * Celebration, Tall Firs @ Glasslands ( MP3: “Hairdo” by Tall Firs) * Telepathe, Teengirl Fantasy, Hawnay Troof, Silk Flowers @ 92YTribeca Sunday 2/22 * Ryan Adams and the Cardinals @ Wellmont Theatre ( MP3: “Times Like These” (Foo Fighters Cover) by Ryan Adams) * The Oscars @ your television set (find out who won best score and best song) *above pic of ...

Rob Pattinson, Zac Efron Presenting at the Oscars!
Film Gecko — ... The youngsters are taking over the Oscars this year! And it’s just days away! ABC’s live telecast from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre will air this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET. ...

Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, Mickey Rourke Talk Oscars – VIDEOS
Film Gecko — ... The Oscars are coming right up! ABC’s live telecast from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre will air this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET. ...

Emma Thompson, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro Talk Oscars – VIDEOS
Film Gecko — ... The 81st Annual Academy Awards, a.k.a. the Oscars, is just days away! The show will air live from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET. ...

Oscar upsets?
MovingPictureBlog — ... sees portents and indications that maybe, just maybe, there will be a few surprises Sunday evening during the new and improved Oscarcast: "Another eerie sign came this weekend when three, count 'em, three (older) academy voters whose opinions I respect all said the exact same thing to me at different times. They weren't voting for ...

Robert Downey, Jr., Penelope Cruz at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon - VIDEO
Film Gecko —

8+ “History” by Carlton Jackson
EAR FARM :: music information helps grow ears — [image] [image] “History” by Carlton Jackson which clocks in at 8:05. Sunday evening brings us the 81st Annual Academy Awards , a yearly soiree that has taken on near Super Bowl-status as justification for people to come together, drink, eat, bet, and yell at the television in the hopes of changing the outcome. We say, why not be the life of your Oscar party this year? Or at the very least, why not be the annoying know-it-all that keeps interrupting festivities to drop particularly well-sourced nuggets of Oscar-related trivia here and there? Now, if you want the scoop about ...

Patricia Zohn: Culture Zohn: Alt Oscar: The Other Gold in Los Angeles
Huffington Post Entertainment Blog — This is the week that the eyes of the world turn towards Los Angeles for Sunday's Oscar presentation. (Last year I declined the precious invitation to attend believing myself a Cinderella and all that. Dumb girl.) So far the movie industry seems to be recession proof, box office is huge, better than ever for this time of year, (if not for the Oscar noms). But we also have other wonderful culture which is not recession proof and I want each and every visitor, (and native for that matter) to get out ...

Nominated Directors Talk at the Oscars Animation Symposium + More Pixar/Oscars Goodies
Upcoming Pixar — ... The Oscars are tomorow and I know you’re all excited to hear the results, as you’ve been waiting patiently for months… ...

The Big 'O': Oscar Gang Bang
Reel Whore — For us film fans, tomorrow is the big event. The 81st Annual Academy Awards will air, honoring some of the best films from 2008. I hit some speed bumps this year when it came to viewing all the nominees, but I managed to review these films in the running: ...

Oscar Night 2009: Join Us For a Live-Blogging Event!
Film School Rejects — ... For now, feel free to enter your email address below to sign up for the reminder service — this way you won’t forget about our little sub-event event. For more information about the 81st Academy Awards, including a listing of nominees, head over to Oscar.com. Until tomorrow, stay classy… ...

The Oscar (Mayer) Reaction Thread
The House Next Door — The mystery (meat) ends tonight. And, oh yeah, feel free to talk about Those Golden Naked Guy Thingies.

Film Gecko: Live-Blog Tonight and Full Oscar Schedule!
Film Gecko — Tonight’s the big night! The 81st Annual Academy Awards airs at 8 pm on ABC, and I’ll be live-blogging the event right here on Film Gecko beginning at 6 pm! So stop by and join in the discussion. Check out all the 2009 Oscar nominees, and print out your own ballot. Here’s the full schedule of Oscar festivities tonight (all times EST): 2 pm, E!, Countdown to the Red Carpet (240 min.): Awards backstory and early red carpet arrivals. 3 pm, TV Guide Channel, ...

Penelope Cruz Wins Best Supporting-Actress for ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’
Right Cinema — ... The Academy Award was presented by five past supporting-actress winners, including last year’s, Tilda Swinton, plus Eva Marie Saint, Anjelica Huston, Whoopi Goldberg and Goldie Hawn. ...

Heather Ledger wins posthumous Oscar
GossipBoulevard - Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity News — ... In the only award I really care about, Heath Ledger wins an Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as the Joker in “The Dark Knight”. There is a ton of Oscar coverage everywhere else so we’ve been rather sparse, but I truly believed that Heath deserved this award and I’m glad to see him get it. More updates at Oscar.com ...

Wrath of Khanna: Oscar, the Grouch-inducing Award...from Hell?
CBC Radio 3 — ... Well, another Academy Awards broadcast came and went last night and I'm not sure how I felt about it. On the one hand, I think I won my Oscar Pool and my people did well with ...

Well I enjoyed it…
Winnie Cooper — Well, we know who cleaned up at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Congrats. A.R. Rahman - Jai Ho What’s up with the haters coming out of the woodwork against Slumdog Millionaire? There’s nothing wrong with a story that makes you feel good… tears of joy are normal. Despite what my parents taught me, my therapist said crying is okay.

The Oscars Winners 2009
BuddyTV — ... to be expected. Also, those rooting for Heath Ledger's performance on The Dark Knight may now gloat. It was a given, after all. The winner for the Best Actor in a Leading Role category was more difficult to predict though. And as for Kate Winslet in the Best Actress category, all we can say is: finally. With the 2009 Oscars done, we can probably start pondering what next year's going to offer. It's not too early yet, is it? -Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist Source: 81st Annual Academy Awards (Image Courtesy of Belfast Telegraph.co.uk)

10 things I hate about the Oscars
CliqueClack TV — ... I used to love the Academy Awards. No, I really did. I went to film school many moons ago and had aspirations of one day standing on that glorious stage and raising a naked golden man above my head. Alas, it was not to be. Instead, I get to sit back and poke fun at self-indulgent rich people. I’m sure some of you will think my impending list comes from a place of bitterness or jealousy. I suppose you could spin it that way. But realize this. I love movies and always will. I just hate the Oscars. ...

I vincitori degli 81esimi Oscar
Gossippando.it — ... Grande evento ieri sera a Los Angeles con gli 81esimi Oscar che con un brillante e rinnovato show e un bravissimo e sorprendente presentatore come ...

Natalie Portman Steals The Oscars
Celeb Girlz — ... I'm told there were other women at last night's Academy Awards show. I say I'm told that because I sure as hell didn't see anyone other than Natalie Portman. The woman transfixed me in a dream state of pure bliss... did you see her... in that dress... with her pale skin and long graceful neck... and big shining eyes... and sweet, sweet smile... the girl was pure perfection. Then she played the straight man in the best bit of the night with Ben Stiller doing an awesome send-up of the intensely psychotic ...

See Jane Clack - Special 2009 Oscar Edition
CliqueClack TV — The 81st Annual Academy Awards is already becoming a distant memory, but I live-blogged the entire show (including red carpet — hey, maybe I deserve an award!), and have a few things to say about it: Loved Hugh Jackman as host. It’s just not right that someone so good-looking is not only a great actor, but can also sing and dance and tell jokes. My live-bloggers and I all agreed that we wanted more Hugh Jackman numbers. In fact, Hugh Jackman should also be in every movie that comes out. ...

Oscar Photos 2009: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Celebrity NewsToob» Celebrity NewsToob – Celebrity Gossip, Hot Pictures, Bikinis, and More! — Angelina Jolie at the Oscar Awards The 81st Annual Academy Awards took place last night and the Hollywood celebs were looking great! Well, for the most part. When it comes to celebrity award shows, especially the Oscar Awards , looks are everything. In my opinion, it doesn’t really even matter if they win or lose, but whether or not they look good. Let’s face it, the ladies watch for the beautiful gowns, hair, and shoes (and maybe Hugh Jackman, too). Guys simply watch for the celebrity babes. So which celebrity ladies looked the best? After browsing hordes of Oscar photos, ...

Sense of Wonder: Ledger & Wall-E win Oscars
Cinefantastique Online — ... , honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy, and horror films from 2008. Now it’s time to take a look how well the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did with their 81st annual awards show. Judging by the low bar the Academy has set in the past when it comes to honoring genre entertainment, I have to say that last night’s results were not too bad. Yes, THE DARK KNIGHT and IRON MAN were shut out of high-profile categories wherein they deserved nominations, but  in the categories where nominations were given, there were ...

More Pixar at the Oscars
Upcoming Pixar — To wrap up this year’s Oscars coverage, I thought I’d collect some interesting media concerning Pixar at the 81st Annual Academy Awards red carpet and ceremony. First off, here’s the abridged form of the official transcript from two time Academy Award winning animation director, Andrew Stanton’s acceptance speech: "My producers Jim Morris and Lindsey Collins should really be up here to accept this with me… I guess I’d be remiss if I did not thank my high school drama teacher Phil Perry for 28 years ago ...

The 2009 Oscars: That’s a Wrap!
Film Gecko — Did you watch the Oscars last night? If so, you were one of 36.3 million viewers, according to this story in Variety. That’s 13% better than last year, which seems good. I know a lot of people were pretty nonchalant about the awards ceremony, but I still think people tune in to check out the fashions, see who wins, see if there’s any awesome acceptance speeches, and just get out of their own world for a few hours. If you missed our live-blog of the event, you can still replay it here, and read the full list of winners ...

Oscar 2009 Photos – Kate Winslet, Sean Penn and More!
Film Gecko — The 2009 Academy Awards is already fading, but there are plenty of pictures to keep us occupied for days! We live-blogged the show right here on Film Gecko (and had a blast!). Read the transcript here, and check out the full list of winners here. So did you watch the Oscars? What did you think? Any favorite moments? Voice your opinions in the comments below the photos! Images: Russ Einhorn / Splash News Tags: ...

The Oscars 2009: Red Carpet Fashions - VIDEO
Film Gecko — Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Aniston, Anne Hathaway and the rest of the A-List Stars shown brightly at the 2009 Academy Awards. My favorites included Winslet’s darkish-blue gown, Hathaway’s shimmery mermaid affair, and Penelope Cruz’s princess gown. What about you? Did you have a favorite dress this year? For more Film Gecko Oscar coverage: Live-Blog, Winners, and Photos. ...

Heath Ledger’s Family Accepts Oscar - VIDEO
Film Gecko — One of my favorite moments of the 2009 Oscars was when Heath Ledger’s family accepted his award. Ledger won Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight," and his mother, father and sister gave a truly heartfelt acceptance speech on his behalf. His father Kim Ledger said, "I have to say this is ever so humbling," thanking director Christopher Nolan for "allowing Heath the creative ...

Oscars 2009: Ben Stiller does Joaquin Phoenix – VIDEO
Film Gecko — ... One of the best skits from the 2009 Oscars was Ben Stiller doing Joaquin Phoenix alongside Natalie Portman. Now here’s a guy who knows how to do humor. It’s to the point. It’s not over the top. It says a lot with very few words. And it’s just plain funny! I love Ben Stiller. Here’s the ...

Oscar 2009 – Zac and Vanessa at the After-Parties - VIDEO
Film Gecko — ... While the rest of us turned off the tube and went to bed after the 2009 Oscars ended, the stars in Hollywood were just getting started. ...

And the winner is--
Critic After Dark — Right after The Golden Doorstops are the one series of awards I really care about, ...

I Bow to Greatness Horton Foote dead at 92
N/A — Horton Foote Has Died Horton Foote on Wikipedia Horton Foote on IMDB The Horton Foote Society Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and two Academy Awards. “I believe very deeply in the human spirit and I have a sense of awe about it because I don’t know how people carry on. What makes the difference in people? What is it? I’ve known people that the world has thrown everything at to discourage them, to kill them, to break their spirit. And yet something about them ...

Oscar Night Style
Diamond Blog — Oscar night is guaranteed to be a showcase of some of the most spectacular diamond jewelry anywhere. Compared to the 2008 Oscars, the stars at the 2009 Oscars opted for elegance rather than extravagance. Diamond jewelry was still very much present, but in simpler, less showy forms than is typical for the event. Styles change constantly and, judging by this year’s red carpet, understated (for Hollywood!) elegance is all the rage. Sarah Jessica Parker was certainly among the most dramatic of the stars who walked the carpet. She accented her eye-catching gown with tasteful ...

To boldy gong: Can Star Trek win next year's top Oscar?
Film | guardian.co.uk — ... Like the guitar hero out of Spinal Tap, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences believe that increased volume means increased quality. Where Nigel Tufnel dialled his amp to 11, the Oscars are cranking it up to 10 – doubling the number of best picture nominees for next year's ceremony. In official parlance, the 2009 Academy Awards just got twice as good. ...

meryl streep shines in 'julie & julia'
popbytes — good evening y'all! so i just finished watching revolutionary road - i've been meaning to see it for ages and as suspected - it was excellent! both kate winslet and leonardo dicaprio were amazing but it was definitely a bit heavy for a saturday evening ... certainly not the most uplifting material but highly engaging nonetheless! anyways yesterday (during my lovely day off) i saw something much lighter ... julie and julia - which i'd been dying to see - i had no choice but to go the day it came out! i really liked it and of course meryl streep ...

Today on Lanarama, the Weekend Edition: The Best Thing I've Watched All Week!
CBC Radio 3 — ... I'm not sure if you closely followed the Animated Short Category last year at the Academy Awards, but clearly I didn't, as I missed this nominated gem. ...

Dynamic Comedy Duo of Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to Host Oscars
The Movie Banter — ... It has just been announced that the dynamic comedy duo of Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will be hosting this years Oscars. This is a pretty shocking revelation for the academy to select 2 co-hosts for the show.  They expect the fan base of the two to be a big pool to gain viewers for this years show, especially with the increase of ...