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The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, are awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)[1] to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent film award ceremonies in the world. The Oscars, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself, were conceived by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio boss, Louis B. Mayer.
The 1st Academy Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, May 16, 1929, at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood to honor outstanding film achievements of 1927 and 1928. It was hosted by actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. DeMille.
The 81st Academy Awards honoring the best in film for 2008 will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.[2]
This article was originally based on this one from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Awards.
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The Infamous Twinkie Defense
2009-01-09 19:26:43 GMT
Although I see the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes as 2 hour commercials for an industry that is already overglorified and overpaid to overglorify themselves and some more and make a lot
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Robert Plant gears up for second wave of activity with Alison Krauss
2009-01-09 18:27:00 GMT
A song by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss is to be the sixth of 20 tracks on the Jan. 27 compilation of this year's Grammy nominees ... Zeppelin has been featured.Plant and Krauss, who are up for five Grammy awards next month, have contributed ... on the Rhino label is to benefit the Recording Academy's two charities, the MusiCares Foundation
http://lemonsqueezings.blogspot.com/2009/01/robert-plant-gears-up-for-second-wave.html
Kate Winslet and the 14th Annual Critics Choice Awards
2009-01-09 18:10:00 GMT
The coveted Annual Critics Choice Awards were held last night at the Viceroy at Santa Monica, ... and confirmation of what could be happening late February when the Academy Awards take place. Kate ... California and this awards ceremony is an important one in the film industry calendar. Gongs won
http://blog.fjgirls.com/kate-winslet-and-the-14th-annual-critics-choice-awards/
Random Thoughts: Because we have always done it that way.
2009-01-09 17:57:56 GMT
Jump to CommentsWhat do you mean, you do not have White Chicks?Why do Blockbuster Video stores still exist? ... that your typical Blockbuster employee does not have to succumb to an Academy Awards trivia test prior
http://travel2dot0.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/random-thoughts-because-we-have-always-done-it-that-way/
Oscar Buzz for the 2009 Academy Awards Posted By : Jessica Vandelay
2009-01-09 17:20:10 GMT
The 81st annual Academy Awards will air live from Hollywood at the Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009. This years host is actor Hugh Jackman, star of Australia and 2008s People magazine Sexiest Man
http://www.47movies.com/blog/movies/oscar-buzz-for-the-2009-academy-awards-posted-by-jessica-vandelay
Deggans heads west to cover Golden Globes and TV Critics Tour
2009-01-09 16:28:04 GMT
Given the awful news clogging headlnies these days, ... business milestone: the first star-studded, super-glitzy Golden Globes awards show in two years ... gold. What is true: the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s nominees for TV awards are often
http://blogs.tampabay.com/media/2009/01/deggans-heads-w.html
America?s Best Colleges
2009-01-09 16:13:58 GMT
Selecting a four-year college is considered one of the greatest decisions a common American family may make ... Academy established at West Point came in 6th on the rankings, initiating a commonly strong showing ... ; 4. Swarthmore College; 5. Williams College; 6. United States Military Academy; 7. Amherst College
http://college-usa.net/2009/01/09/americas-best-colleges/
Seven Films in Running for Best Makeup Oscar
2009-01-09 15:48:21 GMT
Three special effects-laden movies, one outrageous comedy and three touching dramas make up the seven films competing for nominations in the best makeup category for the 81st annual Academy Awards. Three of the films — The Curious Case ... playing a black soldier, LOL! Members of the academy’s makeup branch will view 10-minute
http://beautynlove.com/make-up/seven-films-in-running-for-best-makeup-oscar/
In case you missed the Critics Choice awards?
2009-01-09 15:27:17 GMT
The show is a good indicator of how the Academy Awards are going to turn out ... is married to an A-list, Academy Award-winning actress. And, on top of that, you are presenting at an awards
http://kingdomofdoom.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/in-case-you-missed-the-critics-choice-awards/
Chasing Laughs: Comedic Icon Chevy Chase to Open Boulder International Film Festival on Feb. 12
2009-01-09 15:03:00 GMT
Chasing Laughs: Comedic Icon Chevy Chase to Open Boulder International Film Festival on Feb ... Lampoon's Vacation films. In addition to his numerous movie roles, Chase has hosted the Academy Awards
http://internationalentertainment.blogspot.com/2009/01/chasing-laughs-comedic-icon-chevy-chase.html
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