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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.
Major Oscar Surprise Leaked by Show’s Host
10:16AM Seth | Of all the possible Oscars surprises, the one most obvious—that Hugh Jackman will perform the show completely naked, his mind fizzily distracted by multiple Champagne cocktails on an empty stomach—never even occurred to us. More »
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.
‘Slumdog’ Wins Mumbai Street Equivalent Of Best Picture
6:57AM STV | Everyone knows what a couple of angry parents and Indian social activists think about Slumdog Millionaire’s march on the Oscars. But if a five-person, man-on-the street sampling is to be believed, Mumbai wants a victory. More »
Tyler Perry, ‘Synecdoche’ Among Big Winners At The Perfect World Oscars
5:13AM STV | Now that Mickey Rourke’s date drama is resolved, our hopes for a spontaneous, surprising Oscars are all but dead. But in some parallel universe, viewers may yet get the awardscast we dream of:
Today In Oscar Hell: Crash These Parties!
4:19AM STV | There’s good news and bad news about this weekend’s marathon of Oscar parties. The good news first: Nikki Finke has a sweepingly comprehensive list of those we expect you to crash. Godspeed! More »
