Join Our Community

Take advantage of our member benefits when you sign up | log-in

NewsOK member benefits

Web Search powered by YAHOO!

Oscars Home The Big 9 Full Ballot U-Pick Em Oscar Contest

20 animated films hope for Oscar

A&E | Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Comments

LOS ANGELES — A record 20 films have been submitted for best animated feature at the Academy Awards.

Academy Awards to have two hosts

A&E | Thu, Nov 5, 2009 | Comments

LOS ANGELES — Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are taking on the Oscars. The two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday.

Could ‘This Is It’ win an Oscar?

Thu, Nov 5, 2009 | Comments

LOS ANGELES — Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture.

Best-dressed actresses caught eyes at the Academy Awards

A&E | Mon, Feb 23, 2009 | Comments

Black is always right, especially at the biggest fashion show of the year. But most of Hollywood’s elite ignited the red carpet in pale and creamy confections and fire-engine red stunners at this year’s Academy Awards. Early TV ratings up for this year’s Oscars Video: Oscar gowns Photos

AP Oscars Multimedia

Multimedia

Videoview all videos

Oscar Fashion

Feb 23Local designer, Kayne Gillaspie, and Angi Bruss discuss Oscar fashion.

Entertainment Insider: Oscars 2009

Feb 23The Oklahoman's entertainment writers review the 81st annual Oscars.

Entertainment Insider: Oscar breakdown

Feb 16Several writers from The Oklahoman discuss the possible winners and...

Sneak Peek:: Oscar predictions

Feb 16What's happening in the entertainment world this week and weekend.

Weekend Look-Jan. 23

Jan 23A look at the Oscar nominations and who could win.

Preview the Oscars

Jan 22The Oklahoman's Gene Triplett, George Lang, Brandy McDonnell and...

Ads by Yahoo!

Obama Gives $31 Billion for Student Aid
Get Your Degree Now. Financial Aid & Scholarships are available.
www.ClassesUSA.com

Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance
($90,000 Refinance $489/mo) See Rates - No Credit Check Req.
www.LowerMyBills.com

Oscar Coverage from NewsOK

Actress remembers making of a legend Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Add a comment BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Seventy years later, actress Ann Rutherford still gives a damn about "Gone with the Wind.” Rutherford, 89, is among the few surviving principal cast members...

Scorsese to get DeMille award Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | Add a comment Scorsese to GET DeMille award LOS ANGELES — Director Martin Scorsese, pictured, has been selected to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the 67th annual Golden...

National Briefs Sun, Nov 15, 2009 | Add a comment POLITICS Opinions split COLUMBIA, S.C. — About half of Southern Democrats responding to a poll say they were opposed or outraged by South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of "You...

20 animated films hope for Oscar Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES — A record 20 films have been submitted for best animated feature at the Academy Awards. As long as at least 16 films qualify, there will be five nominees in the feature-length...

Academy Awards to have two hosts Thu, Nov 5, 2009 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES — Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are taking on the Oscars. The two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...

Could ‘This Is It’ win an Oscar? Thu, Nov 5, 2009 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES — Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture. Spokesman Steve Elzer said last week that the studio will submit "Michael...

‘Slumdog’ musical genius on ‘Retreat’ Thu, Oct 15, 2009 | Add a comment MUMBAI, India — Hollywood is finally getting to know A.R. Rahman, the short, humble and deeply religious man who took home two Oscars to southern India for his work on "Slumdog...

‘Shakespeare in Love’ set to become theater Fri, Sep 18, 2009 | Add a comment LONDON — The British Shakespeare Company will rebuild an Elizabethan playhouse using the set from the film "Shakespeare in Love.” The set, modeled on London’s 16th-century...

Hollywood mulls best-picture Top 10 Fri, Sep 11, 2009 | Add a comment TORONTO — You would think doubling a film’s chances for an Academy Award nomination would thrill everyone in Hollywood, where an Oscar is the highest form of ego-stroking in a town of...

Tilda Swinton takes film fest on road Sat, Aug 8, 2009 | Add a comment LONDON — Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton spent part of the summer hauling a mobile movie theater across the Scottish Highlands. Swinton and fellow film fans took a movie truck through...

Tony Shalhoub begins final season as obsessive-compulsive detective Mon, Aug 3, 2009 | Add a comment Playing Monk has been a rewarding experience for Tony Shalhoub, who has won three Emmys, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the brilliant detective with...

Entertainment short takes Sun, Aug 2, 2009 | Add a comment BIRTHDAYS →Singer Tony Bennett, 83. →Actor Martin Sheen, 69. →Singer Beverly Lee (The Shirelles), 68. →Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, 68. →Movie director John Landis,...

Shock value of "Midnight Cowboy” on decline after 40 years Thu, Jul 23, 2009 | Add a comment Say the name Joe Buck today and who comes to mind for most people is the Fox sportscaster with the extremely high forehead. But 40 years ago, Joe Buck meant the protagonist of one of the...

Family, friends recall Karl Malden Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES — Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whose intelligent characterizations on stage and screen made him a star despite his plain looks, died Wednesday, his family said. He...

‘You Light Up My Life’ writer, director accused of rapes Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment ‘You Light Up My Life’ writer, director accused of rapes NEW YORK — Joseph Brooks, 71 (pictured), the songwriter and director behind "You Light Up My Life,” has been...

Academy doubles up on best-film nominees Thu, Jun 25, 2009 | Add a comment BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The best-picture lineup at the Academy Awards is doubling from five films to 10, a move organizers said Wednesday will open the field to more worthy movies and...

BAM's Oscar Blog

The Oklahoman's BAM will be live blogging this year's Academy Awards 7:00 pm Sunday evening.

Oscars parties

For video demonstrations of these recipes, downloadable Oscar ballots, bingo cards and video demonstrations of recipes, go to www.oscar.com.

Tune In

When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 on ABC.

Host: Hugh Jackman .

Where: Live from Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, a sprawling complex with a press area in the hotel for 1,500 journalists. Seating capacity: 3,400 with three balcony levels. Attendance is invitation only.

Oscar Talk

TV Guide Network (channel 4 on Cox Cable, 117 on Dish Network, 237 on DirecTV)

“Academy Award Nominations Special” (Jan. 22, from 7 to 8 p.m.)

“Academy Awards Preview with Joey Fatone” (Feb. 15, from 7 to 8 p.m.)

“Countdown to the Academy Awards” (Feb. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m.)

“Live at the Academy Awards with Lisa and Joey” (Feb. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.)

“Academy Awards Fashion Wrap with Lisa Rinna” (Feb. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m.)

"Live From the Red Carpet" (7 p.m. Feb. 22 on E!)

"Academy Awards Red Carpet" (6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 on ABC)

The 81st Annual Academy Awards (7-10:30 p.m.Feb. 22 on ABC)