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Gold Derby nuggets: Sigourney Weaver praises James Cameron Fighting words of snubbed 'Tyson' director Will Sandra Bullock be blind-sided in awards game?...for ["Tyson"'s] failure to make the shortlist." THE ODDS • Pete Hammond points out an interesting change in the rules for Oscar nominations: "Beginning this year, anyone who has ever been nominated at any time for an Oscar in a... In this article: James Cameron, Oscar, Sigourney Weaver, Ridley Scott, Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side, Penelope Cruz, James Toback, and Aliens |
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Cele-bitchy | November 17, 2009
Lauren Bacall receives honorary Oscar
...of the Oscars telecast. "I can't believe it - a man at last," Bacall told those in attendance, which included fellow Oscar recipients Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Angelica Huston, Tom Hanks and Kirk Douglas. Bacall also took the...
In this article: Academy Awards, Lauren Bacall, Robert Boyle, Gordon Willis, The Birds, North by Northwest, Jack Nicholson, Kirk Douglas, Tom Hanks, and Roger Corman
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washingtonpost.com | November 09, 2009
Warren Beatty's lawsuit against Tribune Co. over Dick Tracy rights can proceed
...and television rights for Dick Tracy in 1985. He went on to star in and direct the 1990 film by the same name, which won three Oscars and starred Dustin Hoffman, Madonna and Al Pacino. Tribune has said an agreement that granted rights...
In this article: Warren Beatty, Tribune Co., Bankruptcy, Dick Tracy, Academy Award, California, Dick Tracy, Dick Tracy, Al Pacino, and Dustin Hoffman
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Entertainment News | November 16, 2009
PEOPLE BRIEFS: Lauren Bacall gets honorary Oscar
...career. The actress, 85, was presented with a a lifetime achievement Oscar by Angelica Huston at a star-studded ceremony attended by the likes of Jack Nicolson, Warren Beatty, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. "I can't believe...
In this article: Lauren Bacall, Oscar, Angelina Jolie, Los Angeles, Robert Pattinson, Courteney Cox, Janet Jackson, Taylor Lautner, Brad Pitt, and David Arquette
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Entertainment Weekly | November 15, 2009
First Oscars of the season handed out at Governors Awards ceremony
...and producer John Calley, the Los Angeles Times reports. Bacall, Corman, and Willis received Oscar statuettes, while Calley was recognized with the Irving J. Thalberg Memorial Award. Due to health concerns, Calley couldn't accept his award...
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L.A. Times - Entertainment News | November 15, 2009
Oscars in November: A brand new kick-off to awards season
...for Calley to see on Sunday. It was a bit surreal to see Hollywood getting dressed up on a Saturday night in November, heading to Hollywood & Highland and handing out shiny new gold Oscar statuettes. But there was something truly...
In this article: Academy Awards, Lauren Bacall, Gordon Willis, Roger Corman, Alec Baldwin, Bill Condon, Adam Shankman, Kirk Douglas, and Jeff Bridges
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Gawker | November 16, 2009
New Moon 's Obliteration of All Media Begins Today [Trade Roundup]
...speeches and tableside toasts to the honorees. Warren Beatty heralded the wonder of attending an Oscar event where "Nobody's worried whether 36.9 million people are watching us, or 29.2 million." The off-camera nature of the event apparently...
In this article: New Moon, Big Bang, Joint venture, Oscar, Fandango, Gordon Willis, Disney, MGM, Lauren Bacall, and Roger Corman
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Kansas City Star | November 15, 2009
Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman given honorary Oscars
...it great?" said veteran producer Norman Jewison. </p><p>Warren Beatty agreed: "It's so much better ... that nobody's worrying whether 36.5 million people are watching us or 29.2," he said. </p><p>Guests drank Champagne and dined on filet...
In this article: Academy Awards, Roger Corman, Lauren Bacall, Gordon Willis, Steven Spielberg, Kirk Douglas, Norman Jewison, Warren Beatty, and Quentin Tarantino
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Wales Online | October 23, 2009
Music: Katherine Jenkins: 'I'm realistic about breaking the US'
...was like 'I haven't warmed up! '" But ever the pro, Katherine launched into O Mio Babbino Caro, followed by Happy Birthday for the Oscar-winning diva, whose guests included Hugh Jackman and Warren Beatty. "Right in the middle stood Barbra...
In this article: Katherine Jenkins, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, US, Piers Morgan, David Foster, Hollywood, Neath, London, and Gethin Jones
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 12, 2009
Scorsese to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement
...at the 67th annual Globes on Jan. 17. Scorsese turns 67 next week and is an Academy Award winner for directing "The Departed" and a two-time Golden Globe winner for that film and "Gangs of New York." Past winners of the DeMille award...
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The Academy Award (Oscar) is the main national film award in the USA. The Academy Award (Oscar) 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 in the world. The Oscars, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself, were conceived by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio boss, Louis B. Mayer.
The 1st Academy Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, May 16, 1929, at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood to honor outstanding film achievements of 1927 and 1928. It was hosted by actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. DeMille.
The 81st Academy Awards honoring the best in film for 2008 will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood with actor Hugh Jackman hosting the ceremony for the first time.
- Name:
- Academy Award
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- Oscars
- Website:
- http://www.oscars.org/
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