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1 hr ago | Entertainment Weekly

Oscars: Clooney vs. Damon...twice?

Only two men in Oscar history have ever received acting nominations for two different performances in the same year: Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx .

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Related Topix: The Informant!, Drama Movies, Invictus, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Up in the Air, Scent of a Woman, Entertainment

10 hrs ago | Hollywood.com

Daniels 'scared' of Oscars

The director was hoping to score a nomination for his 2004 film The Woodsman, which starred Kevin Bacon as a convicted child molester.

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Related Topix: The Woodsman, Drama Movies, Kevin Bacon, Entertainment

18 hrs ago | Hollywood Reporter

Animated films could impact Oscars

As the buzz on a best-picture nom for "WALL-E" hit a fever pitch last year, one Pixar exec confided to me: "This is it.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Up

Mon Nov 09, 2009

NBC Washington

Slim Pickings in This Year's Best Pic Race

There are a lot of regrettable movies that have been chosen as nominees for Best Picture at the Academy Awards over the years.

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Related Topix: 9, Movies, Entertainment

Contra Costa Times

Barney: Did Oscars make right choice with Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin?

STEVE MARTIN and Alec Baldwin as a two-headed Oscar host? It's a perplexing decision by the Academy Awards brass.

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Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Drama, San Francisco, CA

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

The honorary Oscars: why you should care

The Oscars ceremony is changing its rules to stop the television audience from shrinking, but shunting the honorary awards to an earlier date only serves to make it less relevant, says David Thomson Carpeting the red carpet a Photograph: Damian Dovarganes/AP In awarding the Oscars for 2010, the Academy has chosen to give the Irving Thalberg award ...

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Related Topix: The Mirror Has Two Faces, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Lauren Bacall

The Border Telegraph

Student Ruth shines at Scotland's education Oscars

Ruth Sandison, second from left. SHE sat her exams despite not knowing whether she would be alive to receive the results.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, The Scottish Borders County, Scotland

Access Hollywood

Alec Baldwin On Oscars Gig: a Some People Will Say Ita s The Worst Choice In The Worlda

The 82nd Academy Awards host, Alec Baldwin, attends a screening of 'The Red Shoes' in New York City on November 3, 2009 Alec Baldwin presents the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie award onstage during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre, LA, September 20, 2009 Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin Tina Fey and Alec ...

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Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles Metro, 30 Rock, Comedy

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Entertainment Weekly

Oscars: Does the host matter?

All the talk about the announcement of Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin as next year's Academy Award hosts has started me thinking: Who is the best Oscar emcee of the last decade? There have been seven: Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Jackman, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, and Jon Stewart.

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Related Topix: Alec Baldwin, Ellen DeGeneres, 9, Entertainment

Glodderby

Continue reading "Oscars quiz: Can you spot the only best actress nominee?"

Just one of the four roles pictured below earned an acting bid for its star. Which one? Here's the answer .

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Cactus Flower, Goldie Hawn, My Fair Lady, Family, Drama Movies, Musical Movies, Gypsy, Biography Movies

FHWrestling.com

TV News: "Gossip Girl" Controversy, "30 Rock," Oscars

The Oscar broadcast airs on March 7, 2010. - Speaking of the world of Alec Baldwin, EW.com is reporting that James Franco will appear as himself on an upcoming episode of "30 Rock." The storyline reportedly involves Franco and Jenna in an artificial relationship manufactured by their agents.

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Related Topix: Gossip Girl, Entertainment, Drama, Television, 30 Rock, Comedy

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Glodderby

Oscars derby update: 'Precious' finally breaks out, 'Crazy Heart' ambushes best actor race

BEST PICTURE: After building up amazing early buzz, " Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire " finally burst out of the derby gate this past week at the AFI Fest.

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Related Topix: New York, (500) Days of Summer

NBC Washington

Virginia Teacher Receives One of Her Field's "Oscars"

Sandra Bullock chats about the challenges of going blonde for her new movie "The Blind Side." movies 38 minutes ago Billy Burke, better known as Bella's father in the Twilight series, opens up about his off screen relationship with Kristen Stewart.

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Related Topix: The Blind Side, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Twilight

Examiner.com

'MARTIN and BALDWIN' tapped to be dynamic duo for the Oscars

In this combo file photo, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to be co-hosts of the 82nd Academy Awards.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Father of Indian cinema stars in Oscar entry

When Dhundiraj Govind Phalke decided to make a movie in 1911, he faced ridicule and a severe shortage of funds.

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Related Topix: Arts, Cinema, Bollywood, World News, India,

Washington Post

Two wild and crazy guys go to the Oscars

HOSTS WITH THE MOST: Alec Baldwin, left, and Steve Martin will both be funnymen at the 82nd annual Academy Awards.

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CW 15

Alec Baldwin to co-host Oscars

With his divorce lawyer Donny dating Daphne, Niles schemes to reunite him with Roz at a lakefront cottage.

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Related Topix: Short, Comedy Movies, The Cooler, Drama Movies, Musical Movies, Alec Baldwin, Dennis Bailey, Entertainment

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Macon Area Online

Oscar screenplay race lacking originality

Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:22am EST - Ethan and Joel Coen pose for photographers as they arrive at the gala premiere of "A Serious Man" during the London Film Festival in Leicester Square October 27, 2009.

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Related Topix: A Serious Man, Crime Movies, Western, Drama Movies, Thriller, Fargo, Arts, Cinema, Life, Food, Dieting, Inglourious Basterds

NBC DFW

Martin & Baldwin Hosting the Oscars? That's a Winner

Hosting the Oscars is the worst job in comedy. Everyone at home expects you to be funny.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Theater, Arts, Saturday Night Live, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Vocal

FOX16.com

'Slumdog' director frustrated with stars

Director Danny Boyle accepts his Best Director award for 'Slumdog Millionaire' during the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Related Topix: Slumdog Millionaire, Los Angeles Metro, Entertainment

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