2009 Academy Award Winners - WALL-E, Cruz, Ledger, Winslet, Penn, Slumdog & More
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 23, 2009
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 are being presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center?, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide. Winners are updated below as they're announced in bold red.
Photo Coverage: 2009 Independent Film Spirit Awards
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 23, 2009
The Independent Film 2009 Spirit Awards were given out last night Saturday, February 21 in Los Angeles and The Wrestler was a big winner, nabbing Best Film and Best Actor for star Mickey Rourke. Other acting awards went to Melissa Leo for Best Actress for Frozen River, James Franco won best supporting actor for Milk, while Penelope Cruz snagged a best supporting win for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Woody Allen earned a Best Screenplay award for the film as well.
Jackman Looks to 'Humor' and 'Nudity' for Oscar Hosting Success
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 20, 2009
Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he'll be bringing plenty of nudity to this years Oscar telecast. Jackman discussed his upcoming Academy Award hosting duties saying, 'I haven't told anyone this, but we are going to do most of it naked and we're going to sing through the whole show,' the affable actor joked during an interview backstage at the Kodak Theatre. 'In fact, all the acceptance speeches are going to be sung. There will be some interpretive dance behind them, and I really think it will be beautiful and touching.'
Walters Reveals Oscar Host Jackman is 'Nervous' About Big Night
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 19, 2009
ABC's Barbara Walters, who interviewed Hugh Jackman for her annual Oscar-night special, says the actor's role as host of Sunday's Oscar broadcast has given him a trace of pre-show jitters. Walters revealed, 'He's nervous about it. He's never done it before!' She added, 'I said, 'What would REALLY make you nervous?' And he said, 'Looking in the front row and seeing Jack Nicholson.'
Anne Hathaway Cast In Shakespeare in the Park Twelfth Night; Daniel Sullivan to Direct
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 12, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today that the 2009 Shakespeare in the Park summer season will begin in June with a new production of William Shakespeare?s TWELFTH NIGHT directed by Daniel Sullivan and featuring Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway as Viola. TWELFTH NIGHT will run June 9-July 12 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. In August, JoAnne Akalaitis will return to direct Euripides?s THE BACCHAE, translated by Nicholas Rudall, and featuring original music by Philip Glass. THE BACCHAE will run August 11-September 6.
Douglas Sills Makes 'MUSIC'
by Jena Tesse Fox
- Feb 6, 2009
After a lengthy hiatus, Douglas Sills is jumping back into New York's theatre scene in perhaps the most challenging way imaginable: appearing in a leading role in an Encores production.
Photo Coverage: 2009 Oscar Nominees Luncheon
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 6, 2009
Fifteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories were among the almost 120 Academy Award nominees who gathered at noon on Monday, February 2nd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon.
Oscar Nominees to Be Honored at Academy Luncheon 2/2
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 2, 2009
Fifteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among the almost 120 Academy Award nominees who will gather at noon on Monday (February 2) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon. Additional confirmations are expected to come in over the weekend.
Oscar Nominees to Be Honored at Academy Luncheon 2/2
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 31, 2009
Fifteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among the almost 120 Academy Award nominees who will gather at noon on Monday (February 2) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon. Additional confirmations are expected to come in over the weekend.
2009 Academy Award Nominations Announced - 5 Noms Each for Doubt, Frost/Nixon
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 22, 2009
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center?, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Photo Coverage: 66th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES - The Arrivals
by Reynard Loki
- Jan 12, 2009
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, January 11 2009 at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast that aired on NBC at 8 PM (EST) and produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
2009 Golden Globe Winners - The Complete List
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 12, 2009
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, January 11 2009 at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast that aired on NBC at 8 PM (EST) and produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
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