50 Shades-Movie!

50 Shades of Grey Has its Christian Grey! Charlie Hunnam will be Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.

The E.L. James trilogy, Fifty Shades of Grey, took the world by storm (particularly the female population) through its provocative and fantasizing content. The books have been signed on to become movies, and the question on every woman’s mind is who is going to be the face of the notorious Christian Grey. 

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

Paula Wagner to Producer 2013 Governors Awards

Paula Wagner will produce the 5th Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today. The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and three Honorary Awards will be presented to Angelina Jolie, Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin and Piero Tosi, respectively, on Saturday, November 16, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.

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Rachel Robinson on "42" and Jackie Robinson

THE ACADEMY SHOWCASES RARE FILM GEMS

THE ACADEMY SHOWCASES RARE FILM GEMS WITH "THE REAL INDIES: A CLOSE LOOK AT ORPHAN FILMS" BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with New York University and the Orphan Film Symposium, will present "The Real Indies: A Close Look at Orphan Films," a two-day screening series on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. The series, honoring orphan films – rarely- seen, previously neglected works deserving preservation and revival – will open on Friday at 8 p.m. with the West Coast premiere of the restoration of "Portrait of Jason," the groundbreaking 1967 documentary feature about a gay African American by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Shirley Clarke. Shot at New York's Hotel Chelsea, "Portrait of Jason" is a hybrid performance/verité documentary that profiles Jason Holliday, an engaging, self-described hustler. Academy Governor Rob Epstein and fellow documentarian Jeffrey Friedman will host the evening's screening and take part in a post-screening onstage panel with Robert Fiore, the film's assistant to the director, and Dennis Doros, co-founder of the independent releasing company Milestone Films, which recently restored the film in partnership with the Academy Film Archive. The evening's panel will be moderated by film critic Elvis Mitchell. Saturday's program will be presented in five sessions, starting at 10:30 a.m. with films ranging from rare home movies and unique promotional films to silent rediscoveries and experimental shorts. Highlights include a screening of the unseen student film "Shit," by director Penelope Spheeris, a presentation by Rick Prelinger, with a sneak peek at his work-in-progress "No More Road Trips?", screenings of rarely-seen works by Saul Bass and Satyajit Ray, and premieres of restorations of Academy-Award® nominated "Exploratorium", Jim Hoberman's "Mission to Mongo", and Academy-Award winning cinematographer Ray Rennahan's "The Love Charm." "The Real Indies" brings together filmmakers, archivists, scholars, curators and preservationists to screen and celebrate dozens of orphan films that have lacked theatrical distribution, been rediscovered and preserved. Tickets for Fridays screening of "Portrait of Jason" are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID, and includes a reception before the event. Doors open at 7 p.m. All-day passes for Saturday's sessions are $15 for the general public and $10 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. The passes include lunch (vegetarian options will be available) if purchased in advance. Tickets for individual sessions are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets and passes may be purchased beginning April 18 online at oscars.org, in person at the Academy box office at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, or by mail. The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at 1313 Vine Street in Hollywood. A detailed listing of all screenings in "The Real Indies" is available at www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2013/05/real-indies.html. For more information on NYU's Orphan Film Symposium please visit www.nyu.edu/orphanfilm. For more information on "Portrait of Jason," please visit http://projectshirley.com/press/portraitofjason.pdf.

INTERVIEWING THE VIEWERS OF THE OSCARS

1st interview

Person: Maria Ramos Proano

I ask her what do you think about the Oscars?

Answer: She said the designs of the fashion clothes and hair. The gossip who's dating who. The beautiful Red Carpet. And who wins the Osca's.

My feedback: My understanding to what she describes about the Oscars is the High Fashion and the scoop about whats new with the actors and actress.

2nd Interview

Person: Carlos Monroig

I ask him what do you think when you hear or see the word Oscars?

Answer:  Carlos said, "When I hear the word Oscars, I think of the rumors and gossip of the actor and actresses. I think of the elegant dresses and glamour when the actress and actors walk the down the Red Carpet. Oscars is something that is full of glamour and high fashion. All the Paparozzi!!! Its very Beautiful.

Most of all its very important.

My Feedback: Once again just like the first interview, the high fashion and glamour and paparozzi was the main talk about what they think about the Oscars.

3rd Interview

Person: Nichole Lee Garlough-designer

I ask what are your thoughts of the Oscars?

Answer: She said I find the Oscars a realm of fantasy! For one day people live like royalty! I love the glitz and glamour and of course all the Paparazzi!!! I love that all this amazing work goes into congratulating people on all their hard work and talent! Who doesn't want to be royalty for a day.

My Feedback: My thoughts about these interviews, all three had describe High Fashion and the beautiful Red carpet. From rumors and paparazzi to long beautiful gowns that these talented and stunning actresses wear. I would have to say, my thoughts when I think of the Oscars.... I think of photographers everywhere. Being center of attention. Wearing beautiful designer gowns. Being Royalty for one moment, one day . Its a dream come true....     Alexandra Proano

Interviews with The Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago Team

ACADEMY DETERMINES NOMINEES FOR OSCARS®

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Producers Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has determined the individual nominees for “Amour” in the Best Picture category for the Oscars.  They are producers Margaret Menegoz, Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka and Michael Katz.

The Documentary Branch Executive Committee also has determined the individual nominees for four of the contending films in the Documentary Feature category:

“The Gatekeepers”
Dror Moreh, Philippa Kowarsky and Estelle Fialon

“How to Survive a Plague”
David France and Howard Gertler

“The Invisible War”
Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering

“Searching for Sugar Man”
Malik Bendjelloul and Simon Chinn

The nominees for the fifth film in this category, “5 Broken Cameras,” were previously announced.

Oscars® for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar® Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network.  The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

Oscars Promo: The Oscars Celebrate Psycho

François Truffaut accepting Best Foreign Language Film for "Day for Night"

Oscar Nominations 2013: Seth MacFarlane, Emma Stone Interview

Oscar Nominations 2013: Seth MacFarlane, Emma Stone Interview

Oscar Nominations 2013 Announcement: 'Lincoln' Leads With 12 Nods