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That is a tricky tightrope walk — keeping things funny, but still staying reverent of cinema’s highest honor. And with that in mind, I present to you the latest Oscar comedy short co-produced with Funny or Die , this time starring Mike Myers as Sir...
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(REUTERS) - Fifteen Oscar statuettes are to be auctioned off next week in what organisers said on Tuesday is the largest collection of Academy Awards ever to go under the hammer. Los Angeles auctioneers Nate D. Sanders said the Oscars that will go up...
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Baron Cohen is no stranger in turning people's heads with his eccentric look. After appearing as his outrageous movie alter-egos in several formal occasions a few years ago, the "Borat" actor reportedly aims to attend the 2012 Academy Awards as his...
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With the Academy Awards less than a week away, we decided to take a look at famous actors who have tried their hand at directing. Among this year's Oscar nominated slew, George Clooney, Gary Oldman, and Kenneth Branagh have all directed feature films. ...
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It's not just about the garment on Oscar Sunday. Not by a long shot. Weeks earlier, attendees start amping up their workouts with pros such as Gunnar Peterson, who trains Sofia Vergara. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann helps stars put their best...
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Still, despite the lengthy process of nailing down the perfect ensemble, most actresses — especially those considered Oscar front-runners — won't even discuss any Academy Awards attire until they hear their names called on nomination morning. "They...
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- By the time the stars hit Hollywood Boulevard and the rest of the world tunes in, the scene surrounding the Academy Awards is finely pressed and manicured to Oscar-worthy standards. But until then, Hollywood is looking at a work in...
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This year’s producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer are expanding on a good idea from last year – “Mominees” – to make Hollywood’s biggest night more relatable. Once again, during the pre-show for the 84th Academy Awards, mothers of nominees will discuss...
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And, as it does every year, a worldwide audience of movie fans will wait with anticipation to answer the burning question: “Is this year’s Oscar ceremony going to stink as much as last year’s?” Even if you’re not a fan of Crystal’s comfortable comedy...
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Over at LittleBigPlanet.com, they've posted videos with the nominees for every category, and readers can vote on their favorites. They've even made a whole fake awards Academy Awards-style presentation video for each category. The videos are posted in...
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Mendes will attend the Academy Awards on Sunday with mixed feelings. He's honored that his song "Real in Rio," from the animated movie "Rio," is one of the only two nominated this year, but upset with the show producers' decision not to present the...
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As LA girds itself for the Oscars and the breakneck flurry of pre-Oscar festivities, New York (not to be outshone!) just completed its own version of star-studded spectacles, celebratory dinners and non-stop parties until dawn, on par with the numbing...
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Denver’s Frank Bonanno of Bonanno Concepts has been chosen as a semifinalist for outstanding restaurateur in the 2012 James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards, the Oscars of eating. And three Colorado chefs, two of them from Denver, are in the...
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Among the wounded were two young children. The Army investigated. No one was publicly found at fault. Video The Washington Post's Jen Chaney and Ann Hornaday debate which movies will take the Best Original and Best Adapted Screenplay categories at the...
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Senate. Maybe picking Academy Award winners really is not such a serious business, or at least not as serious as the film industry wants the public to believe. That's one way to react to a report detailing how the membership of the Academy of Motion...
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The 2012 grosses have been surprisingly strong, up nearly 18% year to date compared with 2011. But if you think any of that is thanks to people rushing out to see the best picture contenders ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards show, think again. Just look...
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Oscars signal the end of awards season — saving the best for last! Unfortunately, the best doesn’t always make its way down the red carpet. In anticipation of Sunday’s big show, Celebuzz has picked up the pop culture remote for a fashion rewind! ...
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A. Times reporters and an academy representative, though it now appears that the talking heads will talk separately. There have also been queries about possible NBC weekend segments about the Academy’s demographics, to run on Saturday, Oscar Sunday or...
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The Oscars are only a couple of days away, and if you’re anything like the staff at Celebuzz, you’ve probably seen all of the nominated movies. This year, we have a whopping nine flicks up for the coveted Best Picture prize – everything from the...
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The Oscars signal the end of awards season — saving the best for last! Unfortunately, the best doesn’t always make its way down the red carpet. In anticipation of Sunday’s big show, Celebuzz has picked up the pop culture remote for a fashion rewind! ...
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The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, are awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent film award ceremonies... Full Article
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Vice President at Sequoia Gary Levitt attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Preview at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Chair of the 2012 Governors Ball Jeffrey Kurland speaks at the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Preview at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Mark Friedland of Postmark.com and Evite.com attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Preview at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Moet & Chandon's home entertaining expert Aida Mollenkamp attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Preview at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Pastry Chef at Wolfgang Puck Catering Jason Lemonnier attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Preview at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Executive Pastry Chef at Wolfgang Puck Catering Sherry Yard attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Preview at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Executive pastry chef Sherry Yard poses at the 84th Academy Awards Governors Ball preview in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Chef Wolfgang Puck poses at the 84th Academy Awards Governors Ball preview in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Producer Cheryl Cecchetto poses at the 84th Academy Awards Governors Ball preview in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
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