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2013 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane Says There is "No Way" He'll Host Again

Jacob Hall — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:04:19 +0000

There's been no shortage of controversy following the 2013 Oscars, most of it dealing with host Seth MacFarlane's particular brand of comedy, which is either hilariously crude or mean-spirited and misogynistic, depending on who you ask. But with ratings higher than last year's ceremony (40.3 million people tuned in to watch 'Argo' win Best Picture), you'd wonder if the Academy would decide that further outcry was worth it and ask the 'Family Guy' creator back for a second time. However, MacFarlane himself preemptively answered that question on Twitter.

Does Bradley Cooper Deserve an Oscar for this Performance?

Sean McMaster — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:41:03 +0000

FunnyorDie.com has a skit, ‘Between Two Ferns”, that mocks some of the Oscar Nominees in the best way. A fun way. The video was created with Zach Galifianakis, Jessica Chastain and Bradley Cooper. The 2013 Oscar‘s are coming and all of the talk shows are discussing the nominees. Even this pretend talk show on Funny [...]

2012 Oscars – See All the Winners Here

Mike Sampson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:03 +0000

The 2012 Oscars managed to include the expected and shocks all at the same time. Odds on favorite, ‘The Artist’, won five awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Jean Dujardin and Best Director for Michel Hazanivicius. But ‘Hugo’ gave it a run for its money, also bringing home five awards (though none in the major categories).

Oscar Etiquette With Mike Myers And Kevin Kline [VIDEO]

Levack — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:22:53 +0000

I really like what ABC is doing this year to promote The Oscars. They have teamed up with funnyordie.com to make creative and fun promos like "Off The Grid" and this new one starring Mike Myers and Kevin Kline.

Oscar Etiquette from Mi

Oscars Off The Grid Trailer – Behind The Scenes [VIDEO]

Levack — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:18:18 +0000

I tend to avoid awards shows. I just can’t sit still through them, but if this “Off The Grid” trailer sets the vibe for the Oscars this year I think I’m in.First here is the trailer itself for the Oscars on ABC February 26th. Pretty good. I like the idea and they got [...]

New Oscar Statue–James Franco

Jake Thomas — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:31:11 +0000

If you watched the Oscars last night you saw them handing out the statues for the various awards. The statues were actually more lively than Oscar co-host James Franco. The guy was stiffer than a cardboard cut of the Geico lizard. My neighbor has a hideous plastic pink flamingo on their lawn in the Summer [...]

Academy Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

Bryen — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:11:55 +0000

The stars hit the red carpet for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, including nominees Natalie Portman, Melissa Leo, Michelle Williams, Christian Bale, Jesse Eisenberg, plus co-host Anne Hathaway.The arrivals at the Academy Awards didn’t disappoint one bit. Check out the gallery!

Country Music Plus A Hometown Touch at The Oscars

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:12 +0000

It seems like every time you turn around it’s time for another awards show. Well, here we go again. This Sunday night, it’s time for Hollywood’s biggest night: "The Academy Awards", otherwise known as "The Oscars". This will be two years in a row for country music to be part of "The Oscars".

Why Watch The Oscars? We All Know How That Movie Will End!

Richie Phillips — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:11:57 +0000

You can almost predict who will win the Academy Rewards on Sunday. (They’re not MY predictions, mind you. I ain’t that smart). But this guy does makes sense..Richard Corliss in Time writes: In Oscar voting, as in old Hollywood weepies, sentiment trumps sense,” Critics may have loved The Social Network, but not a single one of them [...]

Oscar Nominations Announced

GNA — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:34:58 +0000

Nominations for the 83rd Oscar Awards were announced this morning at a press conference in Beverly Hills. Oscar winner from last year, Mo’Nique, helped to make the announcement along with the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Tom Sherak. Just a bit of what to expect from the announcement, movies up [...]