Academy Awards Videos

Well, it's November, which means the awards contenders are steadily coming out of the woodwork, and just as we have the Academy Awards to look forward to, we also have their fine print to tolerate. The first of this year's disqualifications naturally come from the music end of things, the same category that didn't see fit to honor the tremendous original scores composed for The Dark Knight last year and There Will Be Blood the year before that. According to Kris Tapley over at In Contention, both "Up in the Air" and "Help Yourself" from Jason Reitman's Up in the Air have been pulled out of the Best Original Song race. The former was written by Kevin Renick before he met Reitman (the song is presented in the film as it was presented to the filmmaker, with homemade introduction and all), not to mention that it comes halfway into the credits when only the first song over them can qualify. (Really, AMPAS?) And a portion of the latter had existed earlier in Sad Brad Smith's career and thus means the song itself was not created in full for the film. It's an earnest and catchy tune, used prominently in the trailers and well in the film (and now available on iTunes, cough), but it now looks like those are two more slots left to be dominated by Disney's latest...Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Awards, Paramount, RumorMonger, Oscar Watch Permalink | Email this | Comments

When the comedy gods close a door, they open a window. Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. said no to co-hosting next year's Academy Awards, and we barely had time to grieve for what might have been before we received this news: Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin have said yes. It's official, as detailed in a press release from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Martin has hosted the Oscars twice before, in 2000 and 2002, and he happens to be my personal favorite host. In fact, he's one of my personal favorite entertainers, period. The man is a straight-up genius, the terrible movies he's made in the last decade notwithstanding. Baldwin was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The Cooler, so he at least knows his way to the theater, and he's currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to his top-notch work on TV's 30 Rock. Martin and Baldwin have worked together several times thanks to their longstanding affiliation with Saturday Night Live. Martin has hosted 15 times -- more than anyone else -- and Baldwin is right behind him at 14. In 2006, Baldwin showed up on a Martin episode, followed a few months later by Martin crashing a Baldwin show, both times with Martin trying to kill Baldwin to prevent him from overtaking his hosting record. (In the Oscar press release, Martin says, "I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin.") Martin guested on an episode of 30 Rock, and both actors will appear in It's Complicated this Christmas. I think both of these men, separately and together, are hilarious, so I'm excited about the Oscars (to be held March 7, 2010). What do you think?Filed under: Casting, Oscar Watch Permalink | Email this | Comments

As award show devotees know, the Academy is always trying to make the Oscars more fun for the viewers at home. This year it seems as though the pre-show hype is starting earlier than usual, particularly with the noise surrounding Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman stepping on board as producers. But they may be one step behind, as the Oscars have already become a little less handsome, a little less musical, and a little less Emmy-winning than last year. Because Hugh Jackman won't be returning as host. No, it's not an epic snub, or retaliation for being so darn good at everything. Variety reports that Jackman "quietly turned down the job" a few weeks ago. The reason is simply that he wants some time off in between A Steady Rain and production on Shawn Levy's Real Steel. Reportedly, he really does want to host the show again, but he didn't want to do it two years in a row. That's a showman for you. Give them just enough to have them wanting more, and avoid wearing out your welcome. In my humble opinion, Jackman left some very dashing shoes to fill. Personally, I think Shankman should see this as the start of a new tradition, avoid a comedian, and pick the Tony-hosting Neil Patrick Harris (who's already rumored to be eying the gig). The Oscars are supposed to be all about Hollywood glamour, and what better way to celebrate that then to go old-school and musical? I'll take a jolly musical number over painful attempts to be political and relevant. What about you? What host can make the Oscars worth your while?Filed under: Awards, Newsstand, Home Entertainment, Oscar Watch Permalink | Email this | Comments

In this edition of The DC Sports Guys we look back at the crazy week of college basketball and ponder what Maryland team we will see for the rest of the season. We continue to praise the Capitals and wonder what is going on with the Nationals. In our MMA segment we reflect on both UFC 95 and the UWC Man "O" War events. When all is said and done with sports Jeremy tells us how he feels about the Academy Awards and all of us pile on. As always, send your comments, suggestions, or ideas to mailbag@dcsportsguys.com Intro College Basketball (Maryland, Georgetown, Jim Calhoun): 01:30 Capitals: 24:00 Wizards / NBA: 41:00 Nationals / MLB: 55:30 Mailbag: 67:50 MMA (UFC): 70:30 MMA (UWC): 87:20 Juicy's Fight Announcement: 101:00 Grinding Our Gears (Academy Awards): 104:00 End

It may not be the future of film as some herald it, but it doesn't take a psychic to realize that 3-D, gimmick it may still seem, is here to say. Two unrelated news items today coalesced together into a dawning realization, is an Academy Awards category for Best 3-D Film inevitable? But before the examination of such a hypothetical category, let's take a look at the news that inspired this post. The Final Destination wins the international Hollywood box office. According to Screen Daily, The Final Destination took in $17.3mil on its opening weekend run around the globe. Considering how poorly received the newest entry in the death-claims-all franchise was critically, that may seem like a surprise, but the mere presence of eye wear is the chief explanation for the successful haul. Russia alone accounted for roughly half of the weekend total, and according to the same report, half of Russia's contributions were driven by the extra premium charged for the third dimension. What's that mean? Well for one, more crappy horror movies are going to go the 3-D route from now on. This trend was already on the rise, but studios will not ignore a win at the domestic and international box offices. And for two, more 3-D films of all genres will be on the rise. Clearly The Final Destination is not the sole catalyst for this gimmick renaissance, but it is the latest check box in a long column of studio wins. The Hole wins the inaugural Persol 3-D Award for the Best 3-D Stereoscopic Film of the Year at the Venice International Film Festival.Filed under: Awards, Box Office, Fandom, Steven SpielbergContinue reading Discuss: How Long Until There is an Oscar for 'Best 3-D Film'? Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Oscar Awards red carpet was packed with star power as the year's biggest names dressed to impress. ET's Mary Hart reports. Ranked 4.00 / 5 | 0 views | 0 comments Click here to watch the video (02:34) Submitted By: CBS Tags: Oscar Awards Oscar Arrival Fashions Mary Hart Fashion Arrivals Dresses Academy Awards Red Carpet CBS The Early Show Categories: News & Events

Warning: Best viewed while seated. This video features Robert's potent and destabilizing charm and dazzle. You will fall in love with this man within 18 seconds. Brace yourself. . . Rob mingles with adoring fans on the Red Carpet of the 2009 Academy Awards. He's so friendly, sweet and unassuming. Oh, and did I mention he looks breathtaking in a tux? . . I've swapped the annoying background audio for something more appropriate. We couldn't hear anything he was saying anyway. Hope you approve. . . . #76 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Germany #32 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - France #53 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Russia #40 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Czech Republic #36 - Top Favorited (Today) #3 - Top Favorited (Today) - Entertainment #71 - Most Discussed (Today) - Entertainment #84 - Most Viewed (Today) - Australia #24 - Most Viewed (Today) - France #65 - Most Viewed (Today) - Czech Republic #19 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Germany #52 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Australia #81 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Canada #77 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Ireland #75 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - New Zealand #39 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment #2 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - France #69 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - South Korea #62 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Poland #18 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Russia #16 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Czech Republic #94 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Sweden #97 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - France #33 - Top Favorited (Today) #5 - Top Favorited (Today) - Entertainment #85 - Top Rated (Today) - Entertainment

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This is tit! The moment you ve been waiting for, when Mr Skin unveils the winners of his 10th annual Anatomy Awards. Among the categories whose winning nominees you will see revealed are: Best Breasts Asia Argento, Mischa Barton, or Sophie Monk. Best First-Time Nude Scene Winona Ryder topless, Eliza Dushku bare breasted, or naked vampire Lizzy Caplan in True Blood. Best Oscar-Nominated nudity Angelina Jolie in Changeling, Marisa Tomei in The Wrestler, or Kate Winslet in The Reader. Breast Picture - Bachelor Party 2, Sex and Death 101, or YPF. Just press play to see those and many more celebrity nudity prizes given out as Mr Skin reveals the winners of the 2009 Anatomy Awards.

Every spring, Mr Skin salutes the greatest achievement in celebrity nudity from the previous year with his annual Anatomy Awards. This year, Mr Skin will be announcing nominees in certain categories, including Best Breasts, Best Butt, Best Oscar-Nominated Nudity, Best First-Time Celebrity Nude Scene, Best Celebrity Lesbian Scene, Best TV Show and, of course, Breast Picture. For Best Breasts, the contenders are Asia Argento nude, Mischa Barton nude, and Sophie Monk nude. The Best First-Time Nude Scene contest belongs to Winona Ryder topless, Eliza Dushku bare breasted, and naked vampire Lizzy Caplan in True Blood. Best Oscar-Nominated nudity will be duked out by Angelina Jolie nude in Changeling, Marisa Tomei nude in The Wrestler, or Kate Winslet nude in The Reader. Just press play to see those and many more celebrity nudity nominations at Mr Skin s 2009 Anatomy Awards.

It's Awards Season and the girls are discussing their favourite movies from 2008, predicting nominations and wins and discussing the ever popular Red Carpet fashions. The girls discuss the press surrounding Heath Ledger's performance in "The Dark Knight" and the appeal of Brad Pitt in his more serious roles.

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In episode number 16 of Digital Punch, we explore what it would take to lift a bus or semi, the tribute film that you did not see on the Academy Awards / Oscar show that gives credit to all the little people that make movie magic happen, and what you can do with a cheap video camera and a white / dry erase board.