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Oscars Telecast Review: The Kids Were Just All Right

February 27, 2011 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

James Franco and Anne Hathaway brought sexy spark long missing from Academy Awards but the show still lumbered along with few surprises.

  

Oscars 2011: 'The King's Speech' Crowned Best Picture

February 27, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

In a show without surprise or sizzle, Firth wins Best Actor and Portman wins Best Actress

  

A Look at James Franco's Oscar Morning ... From James Franco (Photo)

February 27, 2011 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

Academy Awards co-host and nominee gives us a peek into the beginning of his and Hollywood's big day

  

The 2011 Academy Awards Finally Arrive: Royals vs. Nerds at the Kodak

February 27, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Some races may be decided, but Oscar night brings drama and questions

  

The Very Busy James Franco to Star in 'Oz, The Great and Powerful'

February 25, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

The Oscar host, Spider-Man 3 star and Yale Ph.D. student will reunite with director Sam Raimi for Disney's big-budget film

  

Oscar Tease: James Franco Getting Ready For the Show (Photo)

February 24, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

"Almost Sunday" the Best Actor nominee and king of all media teases

  

James Franco in Drag: The Oscar Number That Could Have Been

February 24, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Franco, Cher, a fabulous gown and a very bad vocal -- it could have been an Oscar moment to remember

  

Good Morning Oscar, February 24: Explanations & Preparations

February 24, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The sights of Oscar prep ... and the sight you won't see on the Oscar show

  

James Franco and Anne Hathaway Get 'Grease'-y For Oscars Rehearsal (Video)

February 23, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 2 years ago

Academy Awards co-hosts pay nimble-footed tribute to Travolta and Newton-John

  

Let the Fun Begin! Complete Oscar 2011 Party Field Guide

February 23, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 2 years ago

TheWrap's Academy Awards party tonight kicks off the next five days and nights of non-stop bubbly and schmooze as Tinseltown shows a bit of glitter heading towards Hollywood's biggest night

  

Good Morning Oscar, February 22: It Takes Two

February 22, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

A pair of new presenters step up, and pair of first-time hosts strut their stuff

  

One Wicked Witch: Mila Kunis May Fly to 'Oz'

February 18, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

The 'Black Swan' actress in talks to join Sam Raimi's 'Wizard of Oz' prequel

  

Good Morning Oscar, February 17: Ladies First

February 17, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Helena Bonham Carter charms, Natalie Portman trains and Celine serenades the dear departed

  

Franco: 'If It's the Worst Show in the History of the Oscars, Who Cares?!'

February 10, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Co-host tells Vanity Fair "it's one night, it doesn't matter"

  

Rock Royalty Joins 'King's Speech' at Chateau

February 8, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 2 years ago

Mick, Renee, Gerard toast the frontrunner at A-list Weinstein bash.

  

Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Food, Fashion and Who's the Favorite

February 7, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

From the press room: James Franco, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman and the rest of the leading contenders on what they're looking forward to on Hollywood's biggest night

  

Good Morning Oscar, February 2: Brainwashing Oscar

February 2, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Franco in drag, Banksy on the wall, Beethoven in the winner's circle …

  

The 2011 SAG Awards Air Live Tonight at 5 PT/8 ET on TNT & TBS

January 30, 2011 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

The 17th Annual SAG Awards air live on TNT and TBS starting at 5 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. ET.

  

Good Morning Oscar, January 28: Built for Speed

January 28, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

New Oscar promos show a pair of hosts who do things very fast

  

First Oscar Promo: Franco and Hathaway Flex Their Hosting Muscles (Video)

January 27, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Hosts of Hollywood's biggest night get ready for their close ups

  

Oscar Postmortem: First Names, Freaky Nominees, Flexible Deadlines

January 26, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Dinner with "Dogtooth," the Js have it, and a status report on the Academy's executive search

  

Oscar Nominees Talk to TheWrap

January 26, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

A roundup of interviews and video with two dozen of this year's nominees

  

James Franco's Next: a Pornographer in Lovelace Biopic

January 24, 2011 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Kate Hudson has been offered the role of Lovelace and is expected to sign on once Franco's deal closes

  

Franco, Del Toro & Shannon Set to Kill in Millennium's 'Iceman'

January 20, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Shannon will play real-life contract killer Richard Kuklinski; Franco plays another assassin, "Mr. Softee," while Del Toro will take on the role of mob employer

  

Golden Globes Fashion Winners & Losers (Slideshow)

January 16, 2011 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

It's whose rockin' the frocks and tux on the red carpet - that's what separates the victors from the failures as Hollywood kicks off Awards season for real

  

Fox Solves the SAG Screener Problem via iTunes

January 7, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"127 Hours," "Black Swan" and "Conviction" available to 100,000 voters online