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Most Anticipated Movies of 2013

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:46:55 +0000

The Academy Awards red carpet is still at the dry cleaners yet movie buffs are looking forward to a number of highly anticipated films set for release this year, 2013. Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and fellow nominees Robert DeNiro, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney as well as Leonardo DiCaprio as "The Great Gatsby"are among the big names with new projects in the works. Some of the biggest from YahooMovies.

Argo, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Jennifer Lawrence Oscar Winners

Ty Webb — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:50:05 +0000

Argo brought home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 2013 Academy Awards. Daniel Day-Lewis was named Best Actor and Jennifer Lawrence Best Actress at last nights awards. Day-Lewis, who portrayed Abraham Lincon, took home his 3rd best actor award. That gives him more Oscars in the category than any actor in Academy Awards history. [...]

Seth MacFarlane Hosts Academy Awards [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:08:03 +0000

The 85th Acacemy Awards this year is being billed as: "The Oscars". Over the years, there have been great hosts to keep things moving between long acceptance speeches...from Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal, to Ellen DeGeneres and David Letterman. This Sunday on Oscar Night, it's Seth McFarlane's turn. Who's Seth MacFarlane?

Hugh Jackman Channels Abe Lincoln on "Letterman"

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:37:08 +0000

Hugh Jackman is well aware that Daniel Day-Lewis is the odds on favorite to snag the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln at this Sunday's Academy Awards. With that in mind, Hugh decided to perhaps confuse Academy voters by showing up as "Honest Abe" on the David Letterman show last night.

Youngest Ever To Be Nominated For Best Actress Award Is Nine [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:19:30 +0000

She was 5 when she auditioned for the role, 6 when filming started. Now Quvenzhane Wallis, star of the critically aclaimed film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" is 9 and is the youngest actress ever to be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.

Academy Award "Sure Shots" Act Surprised When Nominated

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:15:37 +0000

They don't call them great actors for nothing. Yesterday the Academy Award nominations were announced and, afterwards, several of the nominees were asked for their reactions. Were they surprised? "Well, of course I was surprised", the stock answer. Check out some of the responses courtesy of StarCrush.com

Seth MacFarlane to Host the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:23:21 +0000

Sorry Billy Crystal. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that ‘Family Guy’ creator and ‘Ted’ director Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013. Though earlier rumors had Jimmy Fallon hosting with ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels producing, both Fallon and Michaels backed out, leaving a hosting [...]

Academy Awards Tonight

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:00:53 +0000

It's Hollywood's night to shine tonight as the 84th Academy Awards presentations will take place at the Hollywood and Highland Center Theater. Billy Crystal will return to host the event which will be televised on ABC beginning at 8:30. There promises to be stiff competition in the most glamorous categories, "Best Picture", "Best Actor" and "Best Actress".