Academy Awards

Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal's Back and 'The Artist' Could Make History

February 26, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Interest in Billy Crystal is high, and if viewers stick around they could see a silent film set some new Academy Awards records

  

2012 Oscars: Complete List of Winners

February 26, 2012 By TheWrap Staff 1 year ago

The winners and nominees in every category for the 84th annual Academy Awards

  

Indie Spirit Awards: The Start of a Big Weekend for 'The Artist'?

February 25, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

"The Artist" and "Take Shelter" are the top nominees at the weekend awards show that Sacha Baron Cohen isn't planning to disrupt

  

Academy Won't Stop Sacha Baron Cohen's Oscar Stunt -- But They'd Rather He Didn't Do It

February 24, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

AMPAS officials would still prefer that Sacha Baron Cohen comes to the Oscars as himself -- and if not, they'd like some advance notice

  

George Clooney? Meryl Streep? 'The Artist'? Oscar Weekend Brings Moment of Truth

February 24, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

After a long, grueling season, it all comes to an end with the Spirit Awards on Saturday and the Oscars on Sunday

  

Sacha Baron Cohen's Hype Machine Scores With Fake Oscars Kerfuffle

February 24, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

The faux outrage affected by Sacha Baron Cohen and adopted by some media outlets over his nonexistent "banning" is looking sillier by the moment

  

Sacha Baron Cohen Got His Oscar Tickets -- But His Alter Ego Is Still Making Trouble (Video)

February 24, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

While Sacha Baron Cohen is welcome to attend the Oscars, he's mocking the "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Zionists" on his new movie's website

  

Can 'The Artist' Have It Both Ways?

February 23, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

In an odd turn of events, "The Artist" could win the Oscar as a French film a day after winning a Spirit Award as an American one

  

Berlin Film Fest: A Predictor of Oscar Gold?

February 23, 2012 By Anke Zwirner 1 year ago

Berlin is like a treasure trove of great films waiting to be discovered

  

Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Melissa Leo Returning to the Oscars

February 23, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Last year's acting winners had to wait longer than usual, but they were finally confirmed as presenters

  

Sacha Baron Cohen's Oscar Tickets Are in Jeopardy Over Plan to Attend in Costume

February 22, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Sacha Baron Cohen's Oscar tickets haven't been revoked -- but Academy officials have told him, "Our red carpet is not for stunting"

  

The Nun Who Kissed Elvis Isn't Quite Accurate With Those Oscar Memories

February 22, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

The former Dolores Hart might remember being a presenter 53 years ago and giving Elvis his first screen kiss, but the record doesn't back her up on either count

  

At the Oscars, It's 'The Kodak Theater' No More

February 22, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

With a bankrupt Kodak pulling out of its deal for naming rights, the Academy will refer to its location as "Hollywood & Highland"

  

Finally, Somebody Likes the Madonna Movie: Costume Designers Give 'W.E.' Top Award

February 21, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

"W.E.," "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "Harry Potter" take CDG's film awards; "Boardwalk Empire," "Glee" and "Downton Abbey" win for TV

  

Steve Pond's Oscar Picks: 'The Artist' Will Win, but Should It?

February 21, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Our Oscar expert Steve Pond tells us who is going to win Academy Awards on Sunday -- and who really ought to

  

LA Times Trumpets a Scoop: The Academy Is Old White Men!

February 20, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Two dozen Times staffers add some statistics to what we, and the Academy, already knew: it isn't diverse enough

  

Oscar's in Desperate Need of Surprises -- Here's Where They Could Come From

February 20, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Academy members are hoping for a few monkey wrenches -- some categories might be more uncertain than the experts think

  

Michael Douglas Added to List of Oscar Presenters

February 20, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 1 year ago

Two-time Academy Award-winner Michael Douglas joins the list of Oscar presenters

  

'Hugo,' 'War Horse' and 'Super 8' Win Awards from Sound Editors

February 19, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Motion Picture Sound Editors spread awards out, honoring "Hugo," "War Horse," "Super 8," "Tintin," "The Muppets" and others

  

'Hugo' Sounds Best to Cinema Audio Society

February 18, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" wins CAS Award for film; "Boardwalk Empire," "Too Big to Fail," "Deadliest Catch" take TV honors

  

Scripter Award Goes to 'The Descendants'

February 18, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

"The Descendants" takes Scripter Award for best literary adaptation. Paul Haggis receives Literary Achievement Award

  

'The Descendants,' 'The Artist' Win Top ACE Eddie Awards

February 18, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Film editing awards give "The Descendants" a big boost, and solidify "The Artist" as an Oscar editing frontrunner

  

The Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixers: Gary Rydstrom of 'War Horse'

February 17, 2012 By Chris Willman 1 year ago

The veteran sound designer already has seven Oscars, and could pick up a couple more for his second trip to the battlefield with Steven Spielberg

  

Tina Fey Joins Growing, Comedy-Heavy Oscar Lineup

February 17, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Making a push for a funny show, Oscar booking of Tina Fey comes on heels of Muppets, Ben Stiller announcements

  

The Muppets Make It to the Oscars

February 17, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

The Muppets won't be performing their nominated song, but Kermit and Miss Piggy will serve as Oscar presenters

  

Cirque du Soleil Returns to the Oscars -- 10 Years After Almost Burning the Place Down

February 17, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

The last time Cirque du Soleil appeared on the Oscar stage, the Kodak Theater nearly went up in flames

  
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