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JOHN MYHRE WILL DESIGN THE 84TH ACADEMY AWARDS SHOW

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Tweet Academy Award®-winning production designer John Myhre will design the 84th Academy Awards®, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. This will be the first time Myhre has served as production designer for the Oscars®. “John is a … Continue reading →

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“OSCAR” COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR LESLIE UNGER STEPS DOWN

Posted on November 16, 2011 by admin

Tweet Leslie Unger, communications director for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has resigned from her post – a position she has held since 2007. Unger has been in the communications department for nearly 20 years, but moved … Continue reading →

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Billy Crystal Back as Host of the “84th Academy Awards”

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

Tweet When the going gets tough, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences goes back to the proven well. I just spoke with an Academy spokesperson and while a statement has yet to be released, she did confirm that … Continue reading →

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Brian Grazer to Produce the “84th Academy Awards”

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Tweet Just five hours after announcing Eddie Murphy stepped down as host of the Academy Awards and a day after Producer Brett Ratner resigned amid controversy, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Brian Grazer as this … Continue reading →

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Oscar Producer Gil Cates Dies – R.I.P.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

Tweet Sad news out of Hollywood today, longtime Oscar telecast producer, Gil Cates died Monday, October 31st at the age of 77 years old. I sat down with Cates nearly every year that he produced the Academy Awards and found … Continue reading →

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STILL HAVE A FEW HOURS TO GET YOUR DOCUMENTARY ELIGIBLE FOR AN OSCAR!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Tweet September 15, 5 p.m. is the deadline for filmmakers to submit documentary features to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for the 84th Academy Awards®. To be eligible, the documentaries must complete seven-day commercial runs … Continue reading →

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‘DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS IN ROBIN HOOD’ AT THE ACADEMY

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

Tweet The 1922 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood, will be the next film screened at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Summer of Silents series. A newly restored 35mm tinted print from … Continue reading →

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