Posts by STV
Mariah Carey’s Moustache Still Not in Theatres Soon
7:23AM STV | More speculation today surrounds the whereabouts of Precious (née Push: Based on a Novel by Sapphire), the celebrated, Benjamin Bratt-terrifying drama that won last month’s Sundance Film Festival before tumbling into bidding-war lawsuit limbo.
Is Watchmen Review-Proof?
8:12AM STV | The first batch of Watchmen reviews has arrived, drawing the geeks-vs.-trades divide into crisp, predictable relief. And while the critical haters are a minority, it’s their box-office forecasts that could most alarm its producers.
Can Studios Salvage Next Year’s Oscars?
8:05AM STV | Another year, another lacklustre awards-season showing for Hollywood studios. And while their art-house affiliates more than picked up the slack, could 2009 be the year the majors finally reclaim the Oscars for themselves? More »
Harvey Weinstein’s Non-Comeback Comeback
8:10AM STV | He lost a million-dollar bet, all but liquidated his company and endured a late, vicious backlash against a film that nobody even thought would reach the Oscars. And he won. That’s why he’s Harvey Weinstein.
Drunkenness, Nakedness Sadly Not In Hugh Jackman’s Oscar Rehearsal
1:40PM STV | After his shameless tease earlier today, Hugh Jackman appears in a new rehearsal video pledging class, dignity and pride in his Oscar-hosting duties. Colour us crushed. [via The Hot Blog] More »
How Accurate Is The Leaked Oscar-Winner List?
11:59AM STV | As expected, the Academy steadfastly denies the legitimacy of that list of “leaked Oscar winners” currently making the rounds. But after rigorous analysis in Defamer’s Oscarology Labs, we’ve authenticated much more than you’d think.
Former Super Bowl Director To Enliven Oscars With More Tackles, Bone-Crushing Hits
9:49AM STV | In what must be the last of the worst-guarded Top Secrets in Oscardom, we’re learning a little more today about the show’s new strategy behind the camera. Hint: The Academy is sending the blitz! More »
Today In Oscar Hell: Sir Laurence Olivier’s Acceptance-Speech Master Class
7:49AM STV | Sure, you’ll only have 45 seconds. But when you do finally get your Oscar, we’d appreciate a speech with even half the sincere class of Sir Laurence Olivier’s 1979 lifetime-achievement award acceptance (video after the jump). [via HE]
Oscar Threat Level Elevated As Kate Winslet Pressured By Underdog
7:27AM STV | Polls may be closed, but theories persist — crackpot and otherwise — about certain favourites’ stability in their respective categories. Kate Winslet might be among those with reason to worry.
