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More Oscar favorites are inspired by books
USA TODAY
The trend carries over from last Oscar season, when five of the 10 nominees —The King's Speech, Winter's Bone, 127 Hours, The Social Network and True Grit— were based on books. For decades, Hollywood has mined literary and commercial fiction for ...
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USA TODAY
Oscar-nominated role was on Glenn Close's mind for decades
Chicago Sun-Times
She just received her sixth Oscar nomination for the film, which also garnered nods for supporting actress Janet McTeer and its makeup artists. So tenacity pays off yet again. “For some reason, I wasn't willing to throw in the towel,” Close said in a ...
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The Oscars Go Digital - Finally - With Online Voting
Reuters
By Steve Pond at TheWrap Online Oscar balloting has arrived, at long last. The tradition-bound Academy announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with the election expert Everyone Counts to develop a system for what it is calling "electronic" voting.
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Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar on his Oscar-nominated 'Footnote'
Los Angeles Times
REPORTING FROM JERUSALEM -- The Israeli film "Footnote" was nominated in the Academy Awards' Best Foreign Language Film category Tuesday. This is Israel's fourth nomination in recent years and the second for producer Joseph Cedar, ...
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Oscar Nominee Brad Pitt On The Unmentionables: Marriage, Politics and Religion
Hollywood Reporter
The new issue of Hollywood Reporter features the double (maybe triple) Oscar threat as he opens up about his career (the brutal fight to save "Moneyball"), fame (and his depression in the '90s), President Obama, and plans to make partner Angelina Jolie ...
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Hollywood Reporter
Oscar Index: The Beginning of the End
Movieline
There's good news and bad news to begin this post-nomination, next-to-next-to-next-to-next-to-last installment of Oscar Index. The good news? It's kind of almost over! The bad news? Oy. Please don't make me repeat it. The laurel-sniffing wonks at ...
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Model to dish on Oscar De La Hoya
New York Daily News
By Barbara Ross AND Tracy Connor / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Angelica Marie Cecora appeared at Manhattan Supreme Court today where she is suing boxer Oscar De La Hoya. She alleges that De La Hoya unlawfully imprisoned her during a drug-fueled sex romp at the ...
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New York Daily News
Oscar nominated Rooney Mara hoping for double celebration with father
Telegraph.co.uk
Rooney Mara, nominated for an Oscar for her role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is hoping to make it a double celebration – her father Chris is head scout at Super Bowl contenders, the New York Giants. By Rosa Prince, New York The 26-year-old ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Oscar song noms present slim pickings
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
There is little room for complaint when a song about the struggle to determine if one is mere man or mere Muppet makes theOscars cut – especially if that song is accompanied on film by the loveable Jim Parsons. But there is plenty of room for grousing ...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
A slim race for best original Oscar song
Sydney Morning Herald
The race for the best original song Oscar is a slim one, with two songs up for the honour - a first for the Academy Awards. Sergio Mendes' 'Real In Rio' from the animated adventure Rio will compete with New Zealander Bret McKenzie's 'Man or Muppet' ...
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Sydney Morning Herald
MERYL STREEP NOMINATED FOR 2012 BEST ACTRESS OSCAR
Artisan News Service
Oscar winner Meryl Streep has once again been recognized for her acting chops, garnering a nomination for Best Actress at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, airing on ABC on February 26, 2012.
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This Week's Cover: Oscar nominations are out, and the race is on!
Entertainment Weekly
Spencer, meanwhile, has won every major pre-Oscar prize so far for her memorable turn in The Help but refuses to believe her status as the early favorite. “I don't know how anybody could say anybody is a front-runner,” says Spencer.
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Sequel to Oscar-nominated animated hit 'Rio' in the works
HitFix
By Mesfin Fekadu (AP) Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 7:42 PM NEW YORK (AP) — Sergio Mendes, who scored an Oscar nomination for his song "Real In Rio," says the animated film will most likely have a sequel. Mendes said "Rio" director Carlos Saldanha may want ...
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HitFix
Oscar Oscar oxen free, ready or not, here comes Best Actor!
Examiner.com
When Billy met Oscar from 1990 - 1993 viewers couldn't stop laughing for years. Locals couldn't be happier to see no other than City Slicker comedian Billy Crystal return as host to the 84th annual Oscars. Oscars deli will serve up some ham on rye with ...
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Oscars 2012: Did Michael Fassbender's big part cost him a nom?
Los Angeles Times
One Oscar snub that's snatching serious attention away from those actually up for gold? The omission of Michael Fassbender in the best actor category. The Irish hunk's bold portrayal of a sex addict in the NC-17-rated "Shame" has had tongues wagging ...
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Oscar nod plum timing
The Beacon Herald
By LAURA CUDWORTH, Staff Reporter When Christopher Plummer arrives in Stratford this season he may have Oscar award-winning actor in front of his name. The veteran actor is up for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in “Beginners” opposite Ewan ...
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An Oscar for Albanese?
Sydney Morning Herald
Federal infrastructure minister Anthony Albanese admits to stealing speech lines from the 1995 film The American President staring Michael Douglas. A senior minister in the Gillard government accused of ripping off lines from an old Hollywood movie, ...
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Seth Rogen predicted '50/50' Oscar snub: 'I know for a fact some people are ...
Entertainment Weekly
by Christian Blauvelt Oscar must be missing his funny bone. Unless you count Shakespeare in Love or Chicago, there really hasn't been a bona fide comedy that's won Best Picture since Annie Hall, 34 years ago. Yesterday when the Academy announced this ...
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Oscar's big snub: Uggie the dog, a true "Artist"
Reuters
But Uggie, the playful, loyal Jack Russell terrier who stars in the silent movie, was left out in the cold by Oscar organizers on Tuesday despite having won the hearts and minds of millions of movie-goers. "He's been an amazing partner and a very kind ...
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West Memphis Three Oscar documentary nod sparks row
BBC News
The parents of two of three boys who were murdered in 1993 in the US have said they are "disappointed" that a documentary about the killings has been nominated for an Oscar. Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory tells of the murders of 8-year-olds Michael Moore, ...
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BBC News
Oscar Nominations 2012: Still Too Many Films
Deadbolt
The 2012 Oscar nominations were announced this week with The Artist leading a pack of nine Best Picture nominees. Although the Academy ushered in a new era of Oscarcontenders two years ago when the Best Picture nominees were expanded from five to ten ...
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Deadbolt
Oscar nominations: Now the backlash
NEWS.com.au
Patton Oswalt and Albert Brooks in the roles everyone told them would get some Oscar love. Picture: Young Adult / Drive Source: Supplied YESTERDAY was all about Oscars love. Humble stars thanked the Academy gods for inviting them to the dance, ...
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Oscars 2012: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close gets an unlikelyOscar nomination
Telegraph.co.uk
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close has been widely panned by the critics, but it is in the running for an Oscar for best picture. What is it about director Stephen Daldry? asks Tim Robey. By Tim Robey Timed for impact like a smart-bomb, ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Demian Bichir Dedicates Oscar Nomination to Undocumented Immigrants
Fox News
Getty Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Related Stories With “A Better Life,” Demián Bichir “Opens Hearts & Minds” Bichir & Bejo ScoreOscar Nods Mexican actor nominated for Independent Spirit Award Mexican actor Demián Bichir, ...
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Nick Nolte hopes Oscar nod will help 'Warrior' sales, jokes about finding a ...
Fox News
Nick Nolte gave a critically-hailed performance as a Vietnam veteran-turned recovering alcoholic in last year's MMA-inspired drama, “Warrior,” for which he received his third Oscarnomination for Best Supporting Actor this week.
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Fox News
Seth Rogen on '50/50' Oscar Snub: I Know Some People Appalled ...
By AceShowbiz.com
Commenting on why the dramedy fails to score any nomination at the 2012Academy Awards, Rogen says that the comedic take on 'life with cancer' shown in the film has probably irritated some people.
Aceshowbiz.com - Entertainment News
Video of Project OSCAR talk | Southgate Amateur Radio News
Lance Ginner, K6GSJ, describes the early days of Project OSCAR, which put Amateur Radio into orbit and lead to the foundation of AMSAT.
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'Hugo' leads Oscar nominations field with 11 nods, 'Artist' draws 10 ...
'Hugo' leads Oscar nominations field with 11 nods, 'Artist' draws 10. "Hugo," directed by Martin Scorsese, led the field with 11 nods, including one for Best Picture, when Oscar nominations were announced in Los Angeles Tuesday.
Reality TV World: Reality TV News
Breaking News - Oscar(R) Nominee George Clooney "Descends ...
In the two-hour premiere event, Clooney courses through his life from his early days as Dr. Doug Ross on "ER" to his most recently acclaimed role as Matt King in "The Descendants," for which he has just received an Oscar(R) nomination.
thefutoncritic.com - breaking news
The Oscars Go Digital - Finally - With Online Voting | The Wrap Awards
By Steve Pond
Oscar Nominees React: Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Christopher Plummer Respond to the News. Jay Leno Sued Over 'Tonight Show' Mitt Romney Crack. Oscar Nominees: The Complete List. Lindsay Lohan's Full Nude Playboy Spread Leaks ...
TheWrap.com - Entertainment Industry...
Tom Hanks makes Oscar history - See video - 01/25/2012 ...
News: Halle Berry's nanny denied restraining order. News: Halle Berry's custody battle turns ugly. Video: Kiefer Sutherland in 'Touch' Trailer. Video: Marg Helgenberger gets Hollywood star (Video). Video: Viola Davis dishes onOscar nom ...
OnTheRedCarpet.com Entertainment News
Bret McKenzie 'Mind-Blown' Over Oscar Nod For 'Man Or Muppet'
By The Huffington Post News Editors
There's a lot of Oscar buzz at my house. I just woke up and got the news. We're going to have a big family dinner tonight to celebrate, but we had a dinner planned anyway for my mom's birthday. We're tacking on the Oscarnomination to my ...
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Meryl Streep 'honoured' at Oscar nomination - FemaleFirst
Meryl Streep is "honoured" to be up for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards.
Entertainment News from Female First
What Constitutes an Oscar snub anyway? « News from the Boston ...
By nighthawk4486
"You don't like me. You really really don't like me," Albert Brooks said after not getting an Oscar nomination for Drive. There are Oscar snubs and there areOscar surprises. When Albert Brooks won four critics awards this year but failed to earn ...
News from the Boston Becks
Wednesday News Update: Free Easy Way, Memphis Oscar Nods ...
By Kerry (Admin)
It's time for the Wednesday news update, and this week, it's good news for those of you who like Josh Pastner, movies and free produce:
I Love Memphis
Watch Live: Oscar Nominations! - Red Carpet | E!Online
p>And the Oscar nominations go to&hellip;</p> <p>Well, we'll know any minu...
www.eonline.com/redcarpet/2012/oscars/news/.../288568
Oscars News - Oscar Nominations 2012! Who Earned a Nod ...
The moment that movie fans have been waiting all year for is finally here, as the nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards are about to be announced. And.
www.celebuzz.com/2012-01-24/oscar-nominations-2012/
Oscar Nominations 2012: Full List - ABC News
George Clooney is seen in the movie The Descendants. (Weinstein Company). Best Picture. "The Artist" Thomas Langmann, Producer. "The Descendants" Jim ...
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/2012-oscar...full.../story?id...
NOW: Jessica Chastain Gets Oscar News At Armani Show ...
NOW: Jessica Chastain Gets Oscar News At Armani Show. January 24, 2012 ● by Lorena O'Neil. Chastain getting the good news. Photo Credit: Franca ...
www.newnownext.com/jessica-chastain-oscar...the.../2012/
Instapundit » Blog Archive » OSCAR NEWS: A Best Actor ...
January 24, 2012. OSCAR NEWS: A Best Actor nomination for Demián Bichir in Roger Simon's movie, A Better Life. Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 1:20 pm ...
pjmedia.com/instapundit/135895/
Oscar nominations 2012: Snubs and surprises ... - CBS News.com
Rooney Mara beats out Tilda Swinton, Leonardo DiCaprio gets overlooked," Extremely Loud" makes best picture list and other surprises Read more by Jessica ...
www.cbsnews.com/.../oscar-nominations-2012-snubs-and-surp...
Jessica Chastain and Cameron Diaz at Armani Prive Pictures
Jessica Chastain was in Paris this afternoon at the Giorgio Armani Prive runway show when the 2012 Oscar nominations were announced — but when the news ...
www.popsugar.com/Jessica-Chastain-Cameron-Diaz-Armani-P...
Oscar : News : People.com
Get your fix of the hottest breaking news, celebrity photos, fashion, videos and ... Add PEOPLE News ... Nominations are out for the 84th Academy Awards.
www.people.com/.../0,,PeopleCoversAndGalleriesTax:Oscars,0...
Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar on his Oscar-nominated 'Footnote'
REPORTING FROM JERUSALEM -- The Israeli film "Footnote" was nominated in the Academy Awards' Best Foreign Language Film category Tuesday.
latimesblogs.latimes.com/.../israeli-film-footnote-oscar-hopeful...
Madonna Has 'Fingers Crossed' For A 'W.E.' Oscar Nod - MTV Movie ...
Madonna has her "fingers crossed" for "W.E." Oscar nominations. "I would be really grateful if it did [get nominated], but if it doesn't, I got the Super Bowl," she told ...
www.mtv.com/news/.../madonna-we-oscar-nomination.jhtml
  
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