Chris Pratt, Amy Schumer, Seth MacFarlane, Ice Cube, Guillermo Del Toro, Vin Diesel and more made noise at Universal Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation on Thursday.
Chris Pratt, 'Crimson Peak' and 8 other takeaways from Universal's CinemaCon sneaks
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 6:02 pm · April 23rd, 2015
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Roundup: 2014's animation slate will be Pixar-free
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:46 am · September 19th, 2013
Also: The fear in ‘Blue Jasmine,’ and WikiLeaks takes on ‘The Fifth Estate’
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Report Card: Grading the last 10 Academy Awards hosts
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:47 pm · August 2nd, 2013
With Ellen confirmed for next year, we size up every Oscar host of the new century.
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Ricky Gervais softens his stance on hosting the Oscars (not that he's been asked)
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:15 am · June 6th, 2013
The UK comedian tells Gold Derby he’d accept the gig — but only without strings.
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Seth MacFarlane will not host the 2014 Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:03 am · May 20th, 2013
Seth MacFarlane has officially dropped out of the Oscar hosting gig today, he revealed on Twitter. And he even took a bit of a shot at that critical thrashing in the process.
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Report: 2014 Oscars producers have asked Seth MacFarlane to host again
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:30 pm · April 19th, 2013
A report suggests the newly minted Oscar producers have reached out to last year’s host to come back for more.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 108 — Special Edition! — Wrapping up the 85th annual Academy Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:30 pm · February 25th, 2013
In today’s podcast, Kris and Anne dig in on last night’s Oscar telecast, the sights and sounds, the winners and losers.
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Everybody's fine: closing thoughts on an Oscar season of multiple narratives
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:00 pm · February 25th, 2013
With eight of nine Best Picture nominees rewarded, it wasn’t all about ‘Argo.’
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Roundup: The show's not over 'til Seth MacFarlane sings
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:04 am · February 21st, 2013
Also: The women on the sidelines, and Jean Dujardin’s Oscar signal
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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Music – Original Song
Posted by gerardkennedy · 9:45 am · February 4th, 2013
‘Chasing Ice,’ ‘Les Mis,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Ted’ square off.
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Emma Stone and Seth MacFarlane to announce Oscar nominees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:16 am · January 7th, 2013
A break from the usual tradition – should we expect some banter?
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Roundup: Is 'Django' dressed up for a costume Oscar?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 am · October 24th, 2012
Also: James Cameron to return to earth, and Seth MacFarlane’s Oscar chances
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 90 — The Academy settles on an Oscar host
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:30 am · October 5th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the choice of Seth MacFarlane to host the Oscars this year, survey the Best Actress field and ponder over early-year indies looking to get back into the conversation.
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Roundup: Mel Brooks to be honored by the AFI
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:40 am · October 5th, 2012
Also: ‘Lincoln’ to play NYFF, and parents oppose Seth MacFarlane
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Roundup: The kids are more than all right
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · October 2nd, 2012
Also: The rise of Lionsgate, and India’s complex Oscar history.
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Seth MacFarlane to host the 85th annual Academy Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:45 am · October 1st, 2012
If you saw the Seth MacFarlane-hosted season premiere of Saturday Night Live a few weeks back, you likely got a little taste of what to expect at the Oscars this year.
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