Oscar winners are the only ones who know the rare and splendid thrill of hoisting their new golden trophies for the first time in front of a global TV audience. But we bet that few of those icons know about the unique origins of …
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Demián Bichir, Star of A Better Life and Surprise Oscar Nominee
The prolific Mexican film star is up for Best Actor among the likes of George Clooney, Gary Oldman and Brad Pitt
Orson Welles’ Oscar Can Now Be Yours, No Talent Required
It’s the perfect Christmas present for the film buff who has everything.
Billy Crystal to Once Again Host the Oscars
Will the ninth time be the charm?
So Long, Eddie Murphy: 10 People We Want to Host the Oscars Instead
Once Brett Ratner stepped down as Oscars producer after an anti-gay slur got him in trouble, scheduled host Eddie Murphy bowed out along with him. Here’s who we’d like to see take the hosting gig in his absence.
Eddie Murphy Quits the Oscars
Less than 24 hours after Brett Ratner stepped down as Oscar producer amid controversy surrounding a recent anti-gay slur he made, Eddie Murphy has followed suit.
Quote: Steve Martin Gives Eddie Murphy Oscar-Hosting Advice
“If you feel tired midway through, give Neil Patrick Harris a Red Bull and throw some sheet music at him.”
— STEVE MARTIN, in an open letter on his website, giving Eddie Murphy advice on hosting the Oscars
Quotes: James Franco Had ‘Low Energy’ During Oscars
“I haven’t watched it back. Maybe I had low energy. I honestly played those lines as well as I could.”
–JAMES FRANCO, Oscar host, explaining to Dave Letterman that he wasn’t under the influence while hosting this year’s Academy …
Who Needs An Oscar When You Can Go To Space? The Consolation Swag Bag That’s No Consolation
And they thought they wanted a silly gold statue?
Tweets, Curses and Stammers: The Best Moments from the 2011 Oscars
There weren’t many surprises at the 2011 Academy Awards. But even though the front runners took their expected prizes, there were still moments to talk about at the watercooler the next morning.
Quotes: What If Banksy Wins an Oscar?
“I think with Banksy, if you’re not anticipating shenanigans, you haven’t been paying attention. Shenanigans are what he does.”
— BRUCE DAVIS, executive director of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, on the …
Oscar on the Oscars: A Grouchy Take on the Academy Awards
“Hollywood puts out some of the greatest trash,” says the Sesame Street star. NewsFeed doesn’t disagree.