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First reviews of AVATAR! Is it heading for the Oscars?
2009-12-11 05:33:00 "Gone with the What?""Dances with Who?"James Cameron's mega-blockbuster "Avatar" had its big world premiere in London today, and early embargo-busting critics are posting their reviews all over the internet! The first reaction? AVATAR IS THE BEST FILM EVER MADE! EVER!!!!!Or at least the best film ever made featuring "unobtainium." The movie was screened here in Chicago and I was in attendance. Unfortunately I am under embargo, swearing a blood oath not to review the film or give any feedback until next week. So I thought I'd post a few blurbs from other critics posting their reviews today....- KTLA's Sam Rubin had his eyeballs, well, molested by Cameron's work. It's going straight to the Best Picture category at the Oscars, according...
OSCARS: 15 films make Best Documentary shortlist, Michael Moore snubbed
2009-11-21 22:27:00 Yesterday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its shortlist of films in the Best Documentary category for the upcoming Oscars. As usual with the Doc category, there were some notable omissions, among them Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story," the rock themed "It Might Get Loud," and the celebrated Mike Tyson film "Tyson." Here are the 15 films to make the cut, final nominees will be unveiled on February 2nd, 2010.
Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host Oscars
2009-11-04 01:13:00 Now we know that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will share the duty for the upcoming ceremony.
Academy's 'Keeper of the Oscars' dead at 48
(AP)
2009-08-01 02:24:00 AP - Steven Miessner, the motion picture academy's devoted "Keeper of the Oscars" who each year donned his signature white gloves to get the golden statuettes ready for their closeup before a worldwide audience, is dead at age 48.
The 82nd Oscars will air on March 7th
2009-03-25 23:30:00 Due the Olympics all the Awards shows have been moved out February and into either January or in the case of the biggest one of them all, the Oscars will air on March 7th! It will be interesting to see how the over a month difference between all the shows and the Oscars will affect ...
Bill Crystal wants to do the Oscars again!?!
2009-02-25 04:51:00 Fox News is reporting that Billy Crystal is ready to return as the host to the Oscars next year!!! I don’t care what the Academy has to do to get him back, but please do it! He is the best living Oscar host out there and they so need him back!!! No one since he ...
What we might expect from the Oscars in 2010?
2009-02-25 04:51:00 Last night at the end of the Oscars they had a bunch of clips from the upcoming movies of 2009 and I wonder how many of them will part of the ceremony next year? I def saw a few that I am sure will be there like Inglourious Basterds, Amelia and Public Enemies to name ...
Los Oscars también nos dejaron tres minutos de avances peliculeros
2009-02-25 01:59:00 La gente que no siguió la ceremonia de los Oscars en directo o la que sí lo hizo pero no aguantó hasta los títulos de crédito, se quedó sin visionar un estupendo montaje con breves clips de mogollón de próximos estrenos, algunos de ellos completamente en primicia (y otros con escenas nuevas nunca vistas en ...
Los Oscars también nos dejaron tres minutos de avances peliculeros
2009-02-25 01:59:00 La gente que no siguió la ceremonia de los Oscars en directo o la que sí lo hizo pero no aguantó hasta los títulos de crédito, se quedó sin visionar un estupendo montaje con breves clips de mogollón de próximos estrenos, algunos de ellos completamente en primicia (y otros con escenas nuevas nunca vistas en ...
Beyonce?s Naughty Nip Slip At The Oscars (NSFW Photos)
2009-02-24 23:45:00 This year the Oscars were a little more intimate and informal but that is not an excuse to go on stage and slip your nipples all over the place, Beyonce!! Hugh Jackman hit the stage to pay a tribute to the Musicals and introduced fabulous singer Beyonce in a tight little red number. I don?t know ...
Get The Look: Actress Natalie Portman at the Oscars?
2009-02-24 22:23:00 Natalie Portman always looks so pretty no matter what. she is also one of those rare actresses that can wear any hairstyle from long to bald (remember when she shaved her head for that movie role??) Makeup artist Janine Lobell created her look using Chanel. ?My inspiration for Natalie on Oscar night was her dress,? says makeup artist Jeanine Lobell. ?The colour was a fantastic orchid, and being Rodarte, I wanted to do cool punk rock sexy fairy make up.? Jeanine was going for a smoky eye on Natalie Portman, and used CHANEL ...
By: TheMakeupGirl
Get The Look: Actress Jennifer Aniston at the Oscars?
2009-02-24 16:39:00 Jennifer Aniston sparkled at the Oscars this past Sunday night…she had this bohemian chic look about her that seemed effortless. Not many women can pull off the softly braided hair she did without looking silly. She stays true to her style and it comes across as warm and authentic. Makeup Artist Angela Levin created Jennifer’s look using Chanel products. Beauty Inspiration: “When I spoke to Jen before the Oscars, we decided we wanted to create a look that exuded modern glamour. She had just returned from vacation, and she had that ...
By: TheMakeupGirl
What we might expect from the Oscars in 2010?
2009-02-24 10:49:00 Last night at the end of the Oscars they had a bunch of clips from the upcoming movies of 2009 and I wonder how many of them will part of the ceremony next year? I def saw a few that I am sure will be there like Inglourious Basterds, Amelia and Public Enemies to name ...
Resaca post Oscars
2009-02-24 04:24:00 Aunque parezca mentira este es el primer post que realizo después de la grandiosa madrugada del domingo al lunes, la madrugada de Los Oscars. He estado todo un día de reposo bloguero/twittero sin postear nada ni en mi cuenta de twitter, ni en mi tumbleblog, ni en Zona Fandom. Lo más que he hecho desde ...
Sean Penn, the Oscars and Gay Marriage
2009-02-23 18:45:00 As movies have the power to transcend human difference and remind us of our common humanity, I believe the Oscars should focus on those transcendent themes of film and the artistic achievements which help make them manifest on the silver screen. To that end, it would be better if award winners did use their time ...
By: GayPatriot
Beyonce & Hugh Jackman Do Musicals At The Oscars (Photos + Video)
2009-02-23 18:35:00 Hugh Jackman is most probably the dullest most annoying Oscar host in history. Not even Beyonce and her gigantic hips and booty could have saved the show. Seriously who had the fabulous idea of having Hugh and Beyonce doing ?Musicals??? Then adding real life couples like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens (?High School Musical”) and ...
Oscars Battle: Angelina Jolie vs. Jennifer Aniston (Vote)
2009-02-23 15:39:00 Last night Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston had the pleasure of being in the same room with each other once again last night at the 2009 Oscars. Jolie was nominated for Best Actress and Aniston got to introduce something. In a way it was a sad synopsis of their acting careers. Brad Pitt’s reaction to Aniston ...
Ben Stiller Mocks Joaquin Phoenix At The Oscars (Video)
2009-02-23 15:29:00 The highlight of evening at the 81st Annual Academy Awards was when Ben Stiller, accompanied by Natalie Portman, portrayed the freaky totally oblivious Joaquin Phoenix. Whatever is happening to Joaquin is worth just to have Ben spoofing it! Besides Joaquin is funnier and more interesting right now, unfortunately he wasn?t at the Oscars to see Ben ...
Drugstore Diva: The Oscars - Get The Look At Home For Less?
2009-02-23 13:10:00 The Oscars were filled with stunning looks, big wins and of course, lots of style. While we may not all have Academy Award winning budgets, we can certainly achieve red carpet-worthy hair at home, based on some of tonight’s winning looks! Celebrity glamour can go beyond the red carpet thanks to Suave and Suave Celebrity Hairstylist Luke O’Connor. A-list hair can be achieved every day, for any occasion - from playdates to date night - without breaking the family budget because Suave is a champion of living beautifully for less! It’s ...
By: TheMakeupGirl
?Slumdog Millionaire? Even Richer After Winning 8 Oscars
2009-02-23 09:39:00 By far the biggest winner at the 81st Academy Awards was Slumdog Millionaire. The film, which was release on November 12, 2008, has done over $159,000,000 worldwide. The movie was made for just over $15 million dollars. Slumdog Millionaire Oscar Awards Motion Picture of the Year Achievement in Directing: Danny Boyle Achievement in Music Written for Motion Picture Achievement in ...
Boobaliscious Sophia Loren Walking Oscars Red Carpet
2009-02-23 07:43:00 The eternally sexy Sophia Loren walked the red carpet on Sunday night before the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood. Loren co-presented the Best Actress Oscar to winner Kate Winslet. Sophia was busting out with her boobs as high as any twenty-something on the red carpet. She is a marvelous beauty and a timeless legend. Believe it or ...
?Slumdog?s? Freida Pinto at the 81st Oscars (Photos)
2009-02-23 06:56:00 Freida Pinto was probably the biggest breakout star from Slumdog Millionaire. The film totally took over the 81st Academy Awards on Sunday night bringing home eight awards. Freida looked marevelous on the red carpet and later on stage with the rest of the actors and crew accepting the awards for Best Picture. She is rumored to be ...
Miley Cyrus at the 81st Oscars (Photos)
2009-02-23 06:43:00 Teen queen Miley Cyrus walking the red carpet Sunday night at the 81st Academy Awards from the Nokia Theatre in Holllywood. How would you rate Miley’s dress choice for the night? More Photos of Miley from the Oscars List of 81st Academy Awards Winners (Oscars)
List of 81st Academy Awards Winners (Oscars)
2009-02-23 06:17:00 Here is a list of the winners of the big awards from the 81st Academy Awards that took place at the Nokia Theater on Sunday February 22nd. The biggest disappointment of the night was Mickey Rourke losing the Oscar for Best Actor award to Sean Penn. The biggest winner of the night was Slumdog Millionaire which ...
Get The Look: Actress Frida Pinto at the Oscars?
2009-02-23 04:33:00 Slumdog Millionaire’s Frida Pinto was a vision in blue on the red carpet Sunday evening. get the look at home with Aveda products. Celebrity stylist, Jeffrey Paul, created a fresh and elegant red carpet hair look for Frieda Pinto. Radiant in John Galliano, Pinto?s hair is divided into three parts and twisted back into an architectural, couture flower shape on the right side of the head. ?This look has a beautiful architecture; hair is twisted back into a youthful, feminine flower shape that complements Frieda?s face shape ...
By: TheMakeupGirl
Red Carpet Beauty: Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis at the Oscars..
2009-02-23 03:46:00 They both look so happy….and they look stunning. Taraji P. Henson with an asymetrical cut and soft smokey eye amkeup and Viola Davis with her flippy do and warm bronzey makeup. Its nice to see actresses beinf friendly with one another isn’t it?
By: TheMakeupGirl
Red Carpet Beauty: Marisa Tomei at the Oscars?
2009-02-23 02:51:00 Marisa Tomei looked stunning on the red carpet!! What a big change from look at the SAG Awards. Her Versace dress was incredible and her makeup and hair was soft and elegant. In addition, she was wearing some serious bling!! Academy Award nominee for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in ?The Wrestler?, Marisa Tomei made a dazzling appearance at tonight?s 81st Annual Academy Awards in Van Cleef & Arpels. Ms. Tomei, no stranger to the Academy Awards, having won an Oscar in the same category for ...
By: TheMakeupGirl
Red Carpet Beauty: Heidi Klum at the Oscars?
2009-02-23 02:06:00 Supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum attended the Oscars as part of Diet Coke?s Heart Truth campaign to educate women about the risks of heart disease, the number one killer of women in the United States. She wore a red dress by designer Roland Mouret to raise awareness about the cause and has designed a Red Dress Charm of diamonds and rubies that is available to win at DietCoke.com. Additionally, for this year?s Oscars, Heidi has gifted the Best Actress nominees on behalf of Victoria?s Secret a VS Vintage Victoria lingerie ...
By: TheMakeupGirl
The Oscars, Viola Davis & Slighting Movies which Address Politically Incorr
2009-02-23 01:35:00 With each passing year since I became a film buff in the 1990s, I become less and less interested in the Oscars. To be sure, there are always artistic achievements which merit our attention, acknowledgment and accolades. This year is no different. But, it is seems that increasingly, the Academy strives to please the ...
By: GayPatriot
Los Oscars 2008 al minuto (bueno, casi)
2009-02-23 01:30:00 Al final y si todo sale según lo previsto, íré actualizando esta anotación con lo que vaya dando de sí la ceremonia de los Oscars de este año. Ya sólo me falta viajar a Los Angeles … 1:37 a.m. - La Alfombra Roja Lleva ya un buen rato el cansino ritual de llegada al Kodak ...
Los Oscars del 2009 al minuto (más o menos)
2009-02-23 01:30:00 Al final y si todo sale según lo previsto, íré actualizando esta anotación con lo que vaya dando de sí la ceremonia de los Oscars de este año. Ya sólo me falta viajar a Los Angeles … 1:37 a.m. - La Alfombra Roja Lleva ya un buen rato el cansino ritual de llegada al Kodak ...
Camino al Oscar: The Reader
2009-02-22 22:00:00 Sinopsis de la Película:La historia de 'The reader' comienza en la Alemania después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Volviendo del colegio, el adolescente Michael Berg se siente de pronto enfermo y Hanna, una desconocida que le dobla la edad, le ayuda a llegar a su casa. Una vez recuperado de la escarlatina, Michael busca a Hanna para darle las gracias. Comienza así un apasionado y secreto idilio entre ambos.Michael descubre que a Hanna le encanta que le lea y su relación física se hace más profunda. Hanna encuentra un inmenso placer en las lecturas que le hace Michael de fragmentos de 'La Odisea,' 'Las Aventuras de Huckleberry Finn' y 'La dama del Perrito'. Sin embargo, pese a la intensidad de su relación, Hanna desaparece un día misteriosamente dejando a Michael confuso y desconsolado.Ocho años más tarde, siendo estudiante de derecho, Michael asiste a los juicios por los crímenes nazis y se queda atónito al encontrarse de nuevo con Hanna - esta vez, como acusada en un juicio....
Los Oscars (casi) están aquí
2009-02-22 17:56:00 Ups, quedan menos de diez horas para que comience la octogésima primera ceremonia de los Oscars (aka Oscars 2008 ) y todavia no he publicado mi lista de favoritos de este año. Como mi pequeño ego interior supone que le puede interesar a alguien pues ahí van mis predicciones … * Mejor Película: Slumdog Millionaire * Mejor ...
Los Oscars (casi) están aquí
2009-02-22 17:56:00 Ups, quedan menos de diez horas para que comience la octogésima primera ceremonia de los Oscars (aka Oscars 2009 ) y todavia no he publicado mi lista de favoritos de este año. Como mi pequeño ego interior supone que le puede interesar a alguien pues ahí van mis predicciones … * Mejor Película: Slumdog Millionaire * Mejor ...
Sunday Headlines/Live Blogging The Oscars: You Know You're Watching It
2009-02-22 13:01:00 Zambrano being loony, or Sully trying to make Zambrano look loony? From the Trib: While no one seems overly concerned about Zambrano's shoulder, some are worried about his head. When reporters approached him after his session, Zambrano said he was not speaking in either English, Spanish or Japanese. So how did the session go? "Hold on," Zambrano said before bending down to tie his shoes. He then got up from his stool and stalked off to the kitchen. "I'll be back in four hours," he said. When the clubhouse opened four hours later, Zambrano was gone. And Marmol appears to be staying in camp: Carlos Marmol postponed until Sunday his decision on whether to play for the Dominican Republic in the WBC. Marmol wanted to talk to Dominican manager Felipe Alou before deciding, though it looks like he's going to send his regrets. "It's hard to say no to your country," Marmol said. Marmol wants to focus on the closer battle with Kevin Gregg and was concerned when Piniella told him G...
Sunday Headlines/Live Blogging The Oscars: You Know You're Watching It
2009-02-22 13:01:00 Zambrano being loony, or Sully trying to make Zambrano look loony? From the Trib: While no one seems overly concerned about Zambrano's shoulder, some are worried about his head. When reporters approached him after his session, Zambrano said he was not speaking in either English, Spanish or Japanese. So how did the session go? "Hold on," Zambrano said before bending down to tie his shoes. He then got up from his stool and stalked off to the kitchen. "I'll be back in four hours," he said. When the clubhouse opened four hours later, Zambrano was gone. And Marmol appears to be staying in camp: Carlos Marmol postponed until Sunday his decision on whether to play for the Dominican Republic in the WBC. Marmol wanted to talk to Dominican manager Felipe Alou before deciding, though it looks like he's going to send his regrets. "It's hard to say no to your country," Marmol said. Marmol wants to focus on the closer battle with Kevin Gregg and was concerned when Piniella told him G...
Leaked 81st Oscars Winner List: Real or Fake?
2009-02-22 08:07:00 Leaked Oscars List: Real or Fake? (Big Awards) There is no need to watch tonight’s 81st Annual Academy Awards according to a website that was temporarily up. The site had a letter posted that was addressed to Academy Officers with the complete list of winners. The Academy has steadfastly denied the accuracy of the list and ...
Cómo ver los Oscars sin pagar un euro
2009-02-22 03:25:00 En una de esas raras carambolas que a uno le ocurren me he encontrado con la posibilidad de visionar en directo la gala de los Oscars del próximo domingo / lunes, cosa que hacía muchos años que no ocurría (a menos que fuera de doblete a trabajar, cosa nada recomendable, todo sea dicho). Lamentablemente y desde ...
Cómo ver los Oscars sin pagar un euro
2009-02-22 03:25:00 En una de esas raras carambolas que a uno le ocurren me he encontrado con la posibilidad de visionar en directo la gala de los Oscars del próximo domingo / lunes, cosa que hacía muchos años que no ocurría (a menos que fuera de doblete a trabajar, cosa nada recomendable, todo sea dicho). Lamentablemente y desde ...
Oscars ? what lingerie will they wear?
2009-02-21 11:53:00 The hotly anticipated 81st Oscar awards ceremony, to be held in Hollywood, will see a sea of celebrities showered in diamonds and designer gowns walking the red carpet. But what lingerie will they be wearing underneath? Here are Mio Destino?s suggestions of what brands some of the top actresses of the moment would like........read more
By: MioBlog
Whodathunkit?-- The Oscars: The 3 Best Things You REALLY Want to know abou
2009-02-17 16:01:00 This week on Sunday will mark the 81st Annual "Academy Awards," an event which is billed on their website as "The Biggest Movie Event of The Year," a declaration that comes just before a guy whose voice I almost recognize (Kevin Costner? No...) does a Hyundai commercial, which itself comes just before a guy who I completely fail to recognize talks about "The Road To the Oscars."So apparently it's the Hyundai 81st Annual Academy Awards Brought To You By Hyundai, judging from the abundance of road and driving metaphors. (next up: We put the parking brake on some celebrities' plans to attend the awards, while ensuring that "Benjamin Buttons" has the highest safety rating according to Consumer Reports, just like a certain car that rhymes with Myundai.)This week on Sunday will also mark approximately the 38th time that I don't watch the Academy Awards; this year, I'm not even planning on tuning in for bits and pieces here and there. I just don't care much who wins these awards, ...
Peter Gabriel pulls out of the Oscars!
2009-02-13 04:24:00 Peter Gabriel has opted out of singing his Oscar nominated song Down to Earth from Wall-E because they are only giving him 65 seconds to perform according to Nikki Finke. Gabriel said in his letter that he was only being offered 65 seconds for his song. “I don’t feel that is sufficient time to do the ...
No hay Oscars sin Razzies
2009-02-09 11:31:00 Hace ya unas semanas de ello pero, casi coincidiendo con la publicación de las nominaciones a los Oscars 2008, la Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, comunicó sus candidatas a lo peor del año, los conocidos Razzies. La favorita con ocho posibles galardones es la nefasta y horripilante El Gurú del Buen Rollo, acompañada de cerca por Uwe ...
The Road to Oscars?
2009-01-27 14:22:00 Riding on its success at the Golden Globe awards, Slumdog Millionaire was nominated in 10 awards but this time, Curious Case of Benjamin Button (starring Brad Pitt) leads the race with a total of 13 nominations… read more
Oscars 2008: Las candidaturas ya están aquí
2009-01-22 17:40:00 Fieles al plan previsto, la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas ha hecho públicas las esperadas nominaciones a los Oscars 2008 que, la verdad, se parecen bastante a las de los BAFTA ingleses. A destacar las trece estatuillas a las que opta El Curioso Caso de Benjamin Button, las diez de Slumdog Millionaire (Mejor Película, Director, ...
The Oscars won’t announce who’s presenting
2009-01-16 02:34:00 The Oscars have decided in order to build interest for this year's Awards show they are going to keep who is presenting top secret according to The New York Daily News. Hey you want to get people to watch, how about nominating movies people have seen and the real movie goer wants to root for? ...
Oscars 2008: Precandidatas a la Mejor Película de Habla No Inglesa
2009-01-14 09:48:00 La Academia de Hollywood continúa desgranando los finalistas a las diferentes categorías de los Oscars 2008 que se harán públicas, recordemos, el próximo jueves, 22 de Enero. En esta ocasión ha comunicado las nueve preseleccionadas en la modalidad de Mejor Película de Habla No Inglesa de las que únicamente cinco serán finalmente elegidas. Los Girasoles Ciegos, como ...
Oscars 2008: Los Efectos Visuales tiene finalistas
2009-01-08 00:55:00 Tras hacerse públicos (a mediados de Diciembre) los quince semifinalistas en la categoría de Mejores Efectos Visuales a los Oscars 2008, la Academia de Hollywood ha tenido tiempo de recortar la lista a siete finalistas de los que únicamente deberán de quedar tres cuando se haga pública la relación de trabajos nominados el próximo 22 ...
Oscars 2008: For Your Consideration
2008-12-20 20:53:00 En estas fechas y paralelamente al rosario de premios (otorgados por un sin fin de asociaciones) que se van haciendo públicos, las diferentes majors de Hollywood orquestan una serie de campañas para posicionar sus producciones más relevantes (y con más posibilidades) en la carrera por los Oscars. Los americanos lo llaman For Your Consideration y el ... |



