The Academy has had a rough week. But that wasn’t going to stop the organization for toasting its Honorary Oscar recipients this evening at the third annual Governors Awards.
The Academy celebrates Smith, Jones and Winfrey at third annual Governors Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:37 pm · November 12th, 2011
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 69 — Ratner, Murphy, Grazer, Crystal, Freeman, 'Hugo,' BUSY WEEK!
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · November 11th, 2011
In this week’s podcast, Anne and Kris discuss the busiest Oscar week of the season as the producer and host of the telecast were replaced, talk about the just-wrapped AFI Fest and some more on Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo,” among many other things.
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Tell us what you thought of 'J. Edgar'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:43 am · November 11th, 2011
The film hits theaters this weekend.
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Oscarweb Round-up: End of an Oscar era?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 11th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Steve Pond calls this week an “end of an era” for the Oscars, Bill Nighy discusses “Arthur Christmas” across the pond and Ricky Gervais offers Hollywood a “2 for 1” offer on hosting the Globes and the Oscars.
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Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin' is handily one of the year's best films
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:21 pm · November 10th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventures of Tintin” closed out this year’s AFI Fest last night, and it’s one of the year’s best, most exciting cinematic accomplishments.
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Billy Crystal steps in for Eddie Murphy to host this year's Oscar telecast
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:31 pm · November 10th, 2011
The Academy has confirmed that Billy Crystal has been tapped to host the 84th annual Academy Awards. This marks his ninth trip to the stage.
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Interview: Roger Corman remains unflinching in the face of an evolving industry
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:56 am · November 10th, 2011
Legendary director Roger Corman is the subject of a new documentary, “Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel.” He recently chatted about his legacy and his vision of the future of independent filmmaking.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Murphygate
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 am · November 10th, 2011
In today’s round-up, well, there is plenty of discussion regarding Eddie Murphy’s bowing out as Oscar host, George Clooney says he’ll be “shocked” if “The Descendants” isn’t nominated for Oscar and Mia Wasikowska hits the circuit to talk “Jane Eyre” and “Albert Nobbs.”
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One last 'Muppets' nudge… from Miss Piggy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:47 pm · November 9th, 2011
Humbly tossing out one more FYC for The Muppets to host the Oscars before the inevitable “not gonna happen” lands.
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Why the Academy needs to drown this controversy in a healthy dose of 'The Muppets'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:58 am · November 9th, 2011
Brett Ratner has stepped down as Oscarcast producer. Host Eddie Murphy has followed his lead. What now? Well, how about The Muppets?
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Oscars host Eddie Murphy follows Brett Ratner out the door
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:16 am · November 9th, 2011
The Academy has announced that Eddie Murphy will also bow out of this year’s Oscar ceremony, in the wake of Brett Ratner’s controversy, leaving the show hostless. We’re back to square one.
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Morgan Freeman to receive HFPA's Cecil B. DeMille Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:43 am · November 9th, 2011
Morgan Freeman has been tapped by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to receive its annual lifetime achievement prize, the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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Cameron Crowe's 'We Bought a Zoo' gets a nifty new poster
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:51 am · November 9th, 2011
Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” is one of the handful of films still waiting to be screened for the bulk of press this Oscar season. A nifty new poster has just landed for the film.
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Stan Lee lands another film honor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:21 am · November 9th, 2011
Stan Lee keeps racking up film honors this year. Today, the PGA has announced that it will give him its Vanguard Award.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Oprah's honor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 am · November 9th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Oprah Winfrey stands up for herself re: receiving the Academy’s humanitarian prize, Vanity Fair puffs up “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” with new pics from the set and Searchlight debuts a site for Steve McQueen’s “Shame.”
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Brett Ratner issues statement after resigning as Oscarcast producer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:40 pm · November 8th, 2011
In the wake of controversy surrounding his use of a homophobic slur, as well as some classless comments on the PR tour for “Tower Heist,” Brett Ratner has stepped down as Oscarcast producer.
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The Lists: Top 10 performances in Clint Eastwood films
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:31 am · November 8th, 2011
With Leonardo DiCaprio’s work in “J. Edgar” on the way, we take a look at the greatest performances from Clint Eastwood cinema. Examples who made the cut include Kevin Costner in “A Perfect World,” Jessica Walter in “Play Misty for Me” and even Eastwood himself makes an appearance.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Ratner's remark
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 8th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Brett Ratner’s recent gay slur causes a stir, Charlotte Gainsbourg talks “Melancholia” and “The Muppets” catches Savannah Film Festival audiences off guard.
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