Check out this video clip from the Today show, where the Oscar nominations for 2008 films were announced this morning, January 22, 2009.

Check out the complete list of Academy Awards nominees. Read the rest of this entry »

We have an Oscar host – and he just happens to be the Sexiest Man Alive to boot – Hugh Jackman will step in for hosting duties on the 81st annual Academy Awards on February 22.

Oscar producer Laurence Mark said of the Hugh Jackman taking on the gig, “He can hold the screen and he can hold a stage. It doesn’t hurt that he looks amazing in a tuxedo and he’s the Sexiest Man Alive.”

After Ricky Gervais’ hilarious appearance at the recent Emmy awards, it’s no wonder that rumors are flying that Gervais could be the next star to host the 2009 Oscars.

Academy Awards organizers want to have a sit down with Ricky Gervais to talk about the 2009 Oscar hosting gig. How great would he be as host? Read the rest of this entry »

If you didn’t catch the Gary Busey craziness on the Oscar red carpet last night, check out the clip where Busey simultaneously scares Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Garner and Laura Linney.

Garey Busey called into Ryan Seacrest’s morning show on KIIS-FM today. Gary Busey’s explanation of the Oscar event and words of wisdom are kind of kooky — he definitely marches to the beat of a different drummer. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is the “In Memoriam” montage video clip from the 2008 Oscars — those in the film industry who passed away between February 1, 2007 – January 31, 2008.

No Brad Renfro?

“No Country for Old Men” takes the 2008 Oscar best picture award in this video clip.

Diablo Cody takes home the 2008 Oscar for best original screenplay — check out her acceptance speech in this video clip.

As predicted, Daniel Day-Lewis took home the 2008 Oscar for best actor for his role in “There Will be Blood.” This video clip shows Daniel Day-Lewis’ acceptance speech.