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2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane WILL NOT Be Hosting

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:51 +0000

You can all stop clutching your pearls: Seth MacFarlane has announcedÂ that he will not be returning to host the Oscars next year, but he does have a rather hilarious replacement in mind. Seth MacFarlane was one of the most divisive Oscar host in recent memory, and whether you enjoyed him playing host at the prestigious [...]

2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane Asked to Host Again

Mike Sampson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:12:30 +0000

At this year Oscars, Seth MacFarlane caused quite a controversy as he hosted the ceremony with a number of risque bits and jokes (most notably the "We Saw Your Boobs" song from the opening monologues) but that was exactly what Oscar producers hoped MacFarlane would bring to the normally staid production. The 'Family Guy' creator previously said he has no interest in returning, the producers seemed to have liked the controversy (and the ratings that went with it) and MacFarlane has officially been invited to return to host the 2014 Oscars.

2013 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane Says There is "No Way" He'll Host Again

Jacob Hall — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:04:19 +0000

There's been no shortage of controversy following the 2013 Oscars, most of it dealing with host Seth MacFarlane's particular brand of comedy, which is either hilariously crude or mean-spirited and misogynistic, depending on who you ask. But with ratings higher than last year's ceremony (40.3 million people tuned in to watch 'Argo' win Best Picture), you'd wonder if the Academy would decide that further outcry was worth it and ask the 'Family Guy' creator back for a second time. However, MacFarlane himself preemptively answered that question on Twitter.

'Argo' Wins Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:55:53 +0000

‘Argo‘ was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday. Ben Affleck‘s ‘Argo’ premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where it was immediately touted as a Oscar frontrunner and in the past few months, held strong winning both the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama and the Best Picture award at the BAFTAs. [...]

Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:48:30 +0000

Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Best Actor trophy at the 2013 Oscars for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg‘s ‘Lincoln.’ In a win that surprised no one, Day-Lewis won Best Actor as the Oscars for his role in ‘Lincoln’ beating out Bradley Cooper, Joaquin Phoenix, Denzel Washington and Hugh Jackman. This was Daniel [...]

Jennifer Lawrence Wins Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:43:37 +0000

Jennifer Lawrence won Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars for her portrayal of a widow with emotional problems in ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ After being nominated for an Oscar two years ago for ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Jennifer Lawrence won the Best Actress award at the 2013 Oscars and, in doing so, has cemented her place among the [...]

Adele's "Skyfall" Wins Best Original Song at the 2013 Oscars

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:16:15 +0000

Adele was honored with the 2013 Oscar for Best Original Song for her theme song to the latest James Bond flick ‘Skyfall‘ of the same name. The Best Original Song category for the 2013 Oscars included such titles as Â â€œBefore My Timeâ€ from â€˜Chasing Ice,’Â â€œPiâ€™s Lullaby’ from â€˜Life of Pi,’ â€œSuddenlyâ€ from â€˜Les Miserablesâ€™ andÂ â€œEverybody [...]

Seth MacFarlane's Oscars Monologue: Captain Kirk, Sock Puppets and More

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:20:44 +0000

The 2013 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, started off with a bang. We knew there was gonna be at least one or two musical numbers, given the comedian's past musical turns for 'Family Guy,' but were you prepared for Harry Potter and Robin Boy Wonder singing and dancing together? Or, for that matter, Captain Kirk beaming in from the future?

Oscars 2013 – Infrequently Asked Questions

Nick Nadel — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:24:54 +0000

It's that time of year again, when the weather is chilly and we all read Wikipedia entries on American foreign policy in Afghanistan so we don't sound like idiots while discussing 'Zero Dark Thirty.' Oscar season is here!

This year's race is a doozy, and it's safe to say you've got some questions. Well, we've got answers! While we can't guarantee the accuracy of these answers, we can guarantee they'll at least be as helpful as those "Frequently Asked Questions" articles you see on various websites around Oscar season. Read on, answer seekers!

Past Oscar Winners Then and Now

Kristy Puchko — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:58:55 +0000

The stars burn brightest during Oscar season. But for some the spotlight is short-lived, even when they win. With all the talk of stars and snubs, established luminaries finally getting their due, and ingÃ©nues dazzling audiences, we wondered what happened to some the Academy Award winners who have come before. And so we took a [...]

Oscars 2013: Salma Hayek, Liam Neeson and More to Present

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:41:46 +0000

The Oscars are less than a week away, and the list of presenters continues to grow. The show’sÂ producers, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, announced a new slew of names today that we can look forward to seeing on Sunday; check out the full list after the break. Actors Salma Hayek Pinault, Melissa McCarthy, Liam Neeson [...]

2013 Oscars: All Six James Bonds to Appear Together For the First Time?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:23:44 +0000

Yesterday we brought you the news that Adele will be appearing at the 2013 Oscars to perform the Best Original Song nominated "Skyfall." But now there’s even bigger James Bond news to share: it’s looking like every actor who has portrayed the classic character are set to appear on stage together for the first time ever to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James Bond. This calls for a martini!

Mark Wahlberg and Ted to Appear Together at 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:13:23 +0000

When Seth MacFarlane was announced as the host of the 2013 Oscars we wondered whether MacFarlane would bring some of his more famous characters to the big show. Well we won't have to wait until February 24 to find out. Star Mark Wahlberg confirmed that he and "Ted" will appear together on stage at the 2013 Oscars.

'Argo' Wins Best Picture, Drama at the 2013 Golden Globes

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:07:43 +0000

It was a good night for Ben Affleck – just a few short minutes after winning Best Director at the 2013 Golden Globes, his film ‘Argo’ won Best Picture. Julia Roberts came out on stage to introduce the final award of the night, Best Picture, Drama. ‘Argo’ was a film that was once considered the [...]

2013 Golden Globes Winners!

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:15:43 +0000

The 2013 Golden Globes winners were revealed during the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler-hosted awards ceremony, broadcast live Sunday, Jan. 13th at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST on NBC.

2013 Oscar Nominations! 'Lincoln' Leads the Pack With 12 Total Nominations

Mike Sampson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:36 +0000

The 2013 Oscar nominations were announced this morning by Oscar host and 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane and 'Gangster Squad' star Emma Stone at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. MacFarlane is the first Oscar host to actually announce the nominees since Charlton Heston's turn in 1972. So who are the 2013 Oscar nominees? Who were the big surprises and the big snubs? Find out!

Oscar Winners: 'The King's Speech' Reigns, Portman Soars

Tim Gray — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:42:40 +0000

There weren't a whole lot of surprises at the 83rd Academy Awards -- as expected, "The King's Speech" took the big prize as Best Picture. The film about King George VI overcoming his stutter also garnered a Best Actor statue for Colin Firth and a Best Director win for Tom Hooper.

"King"'s four statuettes tied "Inception," which also nabbed four awards in technical categories, for the most Oscars.

Oscar favorite Natalie Portman also took home the Best Actress statuette for her role in "Black Swan," and Melissa Leo and Christian Bale of "The Fighter" cleaned up in the supporting role categories.

See the full list of winners after the jump:

And the Oscar Doesn't Go To … The 6 Biggest Actor Snubs in Oscar History

J. Patrick — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:41:52 +0000

Like over-the-top outfits and gushing acceptance speeches, shocking nomination snubs are part of the tradition of the Oscars. This year, fans are crowing about the exclusions of Mark Whalbergh for “The Fighter” and “Ryan Gosling” for “Blue Valentine.” We’ve rounded up some of the best performances that never even made it to the big [...]