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KENNETH BRANAGH TALKS ABOUT PLAYING LAURENCE OLIVIER

Tweet When young Kenneth Branagh arrived at the London stage 30 years ago he was declared the living successor to Laurence Olivier.  Today, he is Oscar®-nominated for his true life performance of Olivier (from the same age, 51) in My … Continue reading

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Chef Wolfgang Puck Serves Up Hot Dishes for Hungry ‘Oscar’ Winners…and Needy Los Angelinos at This Year’s Governors Ball

Tweet   The stars will be dining extravagantly  at the Academy Awards Governors Ball, the posh after party of the Oscars. We got a taste of what Hollywood elite will be munching on once the final award is given out … Continue reading

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“Oscar” Transformation Underway at the Kodak Theatre

Tweet   Last Friday (February 17th), there was not much, other than a few bleachers, up at the Kodak Theatre in prep for Sunday’s Academy Awards. By Wednesday (February 22nd), the area had changed dramatically.   Crews were pounding away, … Continue reading

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Street Closures Begin for 2012 ‘Academy Awards’ Week

Tweet   A quick reminder that it’s that time of year again. The street closures begin tomorrow in Hollywood so production can set the stage for the 84th Academy Awards (Sunday, February 26th, ABC). Sure it’s a bit of an … Continue reading

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CIRQUE du SOLEIL TO PERFORM AT THE 84th ACADEMY AWARDS

Tweet Oscar® telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer have invited Cirque du Soleil to present a wholly unique and exclusive performance for the 84th Academy Awards, it was announced today. The one-time-only event will feature the largest Cirque cast … Continue reading

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OSCAR STREET CLOSURE PLANS

Tweet To ensure public safety, support security strategies and facilitate the production of the 84th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the City of Los Angeles have finalized street closure plans around the Kodak Theatre … Continue reading

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BRADLEY COOPER TO PRESENT AT ACADEMY AWARDS

Tweet Bradley Cooper will present at the 84th Academy Awards® ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Cooper will be seen next in “The Words” and, later this year, in “The Place Beyond the Pines” and “The … Continue reading

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MADONNA TRAINED ON A ‘HYDRAULIC YOGA MAT’ FOR HER SUPER BOWL SHOW

Tweet While staying at the Marriott in Indianapolis before the Super Bowl, Madonna had a hydraulic yoga mat — with a platform that went up to the ceiling — installed in her suite, according to a local source. To stay … Continue reading

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OSCAR BALLOTS MAILED TO ACADEMY MEMBERS

Tweet Final ballots for the 84th Academy Awards® were mailed today (February 1) to the 5,783 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Completed ballots must be returned to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) by 5 p.m. Tuesday, February … Continue reading

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‘OSCAR WEEK’ EVENTS FROM THE ACADEMY

Tweet During the week leading up to the 84th Academy Awards® ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present five public events celebrating this year’s nominees. Oscar Week events will feature screenings, film clips and discussions with … Continue reading

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