http://www.newsvine.com/academy-awardsNewsvine - academy-awardsen-usCopyright 2013Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:21:01 +0000Sun, 26 May 2013 09:35:49 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17692546-affleck-reflects-on-oscar-speechhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17692546-affleck-reflects-on-oscar-speechpeopleusaffleckacademy-awardsus-newsben-affleckWed, 10 Apr 2013 21:19:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Tuesday, April 9, 2013 publicity photo provided by Fiji Water, actor Ben Affleck arrives at the premiere of "To The Wonder" hosted by FIJI Water, in Los Angeles. Affleck discusses his awkward Oscar speech and remembers film critic Roger Ebert at the premiere. (AP Photo/Fiji Water, Matt Sayles)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, Ben Affleck poses with his award for best picture for "Argo" during at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles. Affleck discusses his awkward Oscar speech and remembers film critic Roger Ebert on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Los Angeles premiere of "To the Wonder." (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Tuesday, April 9, 2013 file photo, actor Ben Affleck arrives at the LA premiere of the feature film "To The Wonder" at the Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center, in Los Angeles. Affleck discusses his awkward Oscar speech and remembers film critic Roger Ebert at the premiere. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17658013-david-geffen-donates-25m-for-academy-museumhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17658013-david-geffen-donates-25m-for-academy-museumentertainmentpeopleusacademy-awardsus-newsdavid-geffengeffenMon, 8 Apr 2013 19:23:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This March 15, 2010 file photo shows music and movie mogul David Geffen speaking during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York. Geffen has kicked in $25 million for a film museum planned by Academy Awards overseers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday, April 8, 2013, that the David Geffen Foundation made the donation for the museum scheduled to open in 2017 next to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It's the largest contribution yet in the academy's $300 million fund drive for the museum. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17458830-film-academy-sets-oscar-dates-for-2014-2015http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17458830-film-academy-sets-oscar-dates-for-2014-2015entertainmentusoscarsacademy-awardsdatessetMon, 25 Mar 2013 18:55:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This Feb. 24, 2013 file photo shows Daniel Day Lewis and Meryl Streep in the press room at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday, March 25, 2013, that next year’s Oscar ceremony will be held on March 2, 2014. The 2015 trophies will be handed out Feb. 22. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, file)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday, March 25, 2013, that next year’s Oscar ceremony will be held on March 2, 2014. The 2015 trophies will be handed out Feb. 22. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/04/17184139-actress-geena-davis-critical-of-oscar-hosthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/04/17184139-actress-geena-davis-critical-of-oscar-hostusacademy-awardsacademy-awarddavisus-newshostoscargeena-davisseth-macfarlaneMon, 4 Mar 2013 23:38:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Actress Geena Davis, center, smiles a she waits to be escorted into the Assembly by Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway, R-Tulare, left, and Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, March 4, 2013. Davis says remarks “containing disrespect for women” from the host of last month’s Academy Awards ceremony overshadowed the win of an animated film with a strong female character. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)</p><p>Actress Geena Davis receives a standing ovation from members of the state Assembly as she is escorted down the center aisle by Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, right, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, March 4, 2013. Davis, who is the chairwoman of the Commission on the Status of Women, was one of several women honored for their accomplishments.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17080946-argo-takes-best-picture-at-the-oscarshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17080946-argo-takes-best-picture-at-the-oscarsentertainmentusoscarsacademy-awardsbest-pictureif-ben-affleckhis-iranMon, 25 Feb 2013 04:59:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Ben Affleck presents an award during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17079277-macfarlane-doesnt-mince-words-at-oscarshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17079277-macfarlane-doesnt-mince-words-at-oscarsentertainmentusoscarswilliam-shatneracademy-awardssally-fieldseth-macfarlanemacfarlaneMon, 25 Feb 2013 02:06:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Host Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors, from left, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, host Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors, from left, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, host Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>From second left, actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe perform onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane, lower left, speaks to actor William Shatner, on screen, during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17079239-oscar-hosting-is-it-a-thankless-taskhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17079239-oscar-hosting-is-it-a-thankless-taskentertainmentusaposcarsacademy-awardscivil-waracademy-awardus-newsabraham-lincolnben-affleckang-leeseth-macfarlaneanne-hathawayjames-francodaniel-day-lewischristoph-waltzjennifer-lawrencelinings-playbook"Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:04:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A statue in the likeness of an Oscar award is displayed on the red carpet for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>People prepare the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jessica Chastain arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Amy Adams arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristin Chenoweth arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jacki Weaver arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Chris Tucker arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Quvenzhane Wallis arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Sally Field arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Amanda Seyfried arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Musician Keith Urban, left, and actress Nicole Kidman arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Sandra Bullock arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Garner arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Garner, left, and Ben Affleck arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Dustin Hoffman, left, and wife Lisa Hoffman arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Musician Keith Urban, left, and actress Nicole Kidman arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor and director Ben Affleck arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Daniel Day-Lewis arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Bradley Cooper arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Nicole Kidman, left, and musician Keith Urban arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>From second left, actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe perform onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Renée Zellweger arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Sally Field arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Queen Latifah arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Jennifer Garner, left, and Ben Affleck arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>John Kahrs accepts the award for best animated short film for "Paperman" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Shirley Bassey performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Ben Affleck, left, presents the award for best documentary feature to Malik Bendjelloul for "Searching for Sugar Man" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, center, performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Salma Hayek arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Lisa Westcott, left, and Julie Dartnell accept the award for best makeup and hairstyling for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, center, performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis and Rebecca Miller arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane peforms during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor John Stamos arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Salma Hayek en la 85ª entrega de los Oscar en el Teatro Dolby el domingo 24 de febrero de 2013 en Los Angeles. (Foto Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actresses Kristen Stewart, left, and Jennifer Lawrence arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor George Clooney speaks on stage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actresses Amanda Seyfried, left, and Jessica Chastain arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christopher Plummer, right, presents the award for best actress in a supporting role to Anne Hathaway for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Adele accepts the award for best original song for "Skyfall" from the film "Skyfall" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Norah Jones performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Director Ang Lee arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Hugh Jackman, left, and Adam Shulman, right, congratulate Anne Hathaway after she was announced as winner of the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Quentin Tarantino accepts the award for best original screenplay for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Kate Capshaw, left, and director Steven Spielberg arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Norah Jones performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Daniel Day-Lewis accepts the award for best actor in a leading role for "Lincoln" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Karen Lawrence, left, congratulates her daughter Jennifer Lawrence after she is announced as the winner of the award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence accepts the award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actresses Kristen Stewart, left, and Jennifer Lawrence arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Adele, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston, from left to right, arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee accepts the award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Jane Fonda, right, and Michael Douglas present an award during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Jon Hamm, left, and partner, actress Jennifer Westfeldt arrive at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars Viewing and After Party, Sunday, Feb. 24 2013 at the Sunset Plaza Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck, right, hugs George Clooney after "Argo" was announced the winner for the award for best picture during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Director/producer Ben Affleck accepts the award for best picture for "Argo" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway poses with her award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee accepts the award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Amanda Seyfried arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Stacy Keibler arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck poses with his award for best picture for "Argo" during at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway stands backstage with her award for best supporting actress at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence poses with her award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Amanda Seyfried, left, and Eddie Redmayne, from the cast of "Les Miserables," perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Grant Heslov, from left, Ben Affleck, and George Clooney pose with their award for best picture for "Argo" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane performs onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee poses with his award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz poses with his award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence, with her award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook," and Anne Hathaway with her award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables," pose during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Daniel Day-Lewis poses with his award for best actor in a leading role for "Lincoln" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane backstage at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17079121-christoph-waltz-wins-best-supporting-actor-oscarhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17079121-christoph-waltz-wins-best-supporting-actor-oscarentertainmentusoscarsacademy-awardsactorsupporting-actorquentin-tarantinochristoph-waltzMon, 25 Feb 2013 01:53:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Actor Christoph Waltz arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17078562-show-bits-a-bump-in-the-night-for-kim-khttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17078562-show-bits-a-bump-in-the-night-for-kim-kusoscarsassociated-presslos-angelesacademy-awardsus-newspackagejennifer-lawrenceshow-bitsMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:47:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Melissa McCarthy arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Channing Tatum, left, and Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrive at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor and director Ben Affleck arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors, from left, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, host Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Amy Adams arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Jennifer Garner, left, and Ben Affleck arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Shirley Bassey performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane, left, and actress Octavia Spencer walk onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives with crutches at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Adele, left, and musician/producer Paul Epworth accept the award for best original song for "Skyfall" from "Skyfall" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Presenters Robert Downey Jr., left, and Jeremy Renner pose during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee walks on stage to accept the award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Daniel Day-Lewis, with his award for best actor in a leading role for "Lincoln", left, and presenter Meryl Streep pose during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence stumbles as she walks on stage to accept the award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Director Quentin Tarantino, right, hugs Christoph Waltz, left, after Waltz is announced as the winner of the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence stumbles as she walks on stage to accept the award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17077621-quickquote-ang-leehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17077621-quickquote-ang-leeusoscarsacademy-awardsjoaquin-phoenixacademy-awarddaniel-radcliffeus-newspaul-ruddang-leemount-olympusseth-macfarlaneanne-hathawayquentin-tarantinodavid-arquettechanning-tatumwest-hollywoodnow-ikim-kardashianjoseph-gordon-levittkristen-stewartdaniel-day-lewischristoph-waltzelton-john-aids-foundationjennifer-lawrencedolby-theatresouthern-wild"show-bitslinings-playbook"dame-shirley-basseyclass-walter-talensi'm-americanSun, 24 Feb 2013 21:50:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>People prepare the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>A woman photographs statuettes in the likeness of the Oscar award displayed across the street from the Hollywood and Highland complex ahead of Sunday night's Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck displays a platter of food the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Channing Tatum, left, and Quvenzhane Wallis greet each other as they arrive at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Quvenzhane Wallis arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Charlize Theron arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Helena Bonham Carter, left, and director Tim Burton arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Melissa McCarthy arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Helena Bonham Carter arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Garner, left, and Ben Affleck arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Paul Rudd arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors, from left, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, host Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Channing Tatum, right, and Charlize Theron perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Jennifer Garner, left, and Ben Affleck arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>John Kahrs accepts the award for best animated short film for "Paperman" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Octavia Spencer, right, presents the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Django Unchained" to Christoph Waltz during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Octavia Spencer arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Shirley Bassey performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Shirley Bassey performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives with crutches at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Daniel Radcliffe, left, and Kristen Stewart present an award during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence accepts the award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, center, performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee poses with his award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Host Seth MacFarlane, right, and actress Kristin Chenoweth perform a song dedicated to the "losers" during the finale of the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence stumbles as she walks on stage to accept the award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck poses with his award for best picture for "Argo" during at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence poses with her award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Meryl Streep, left, presents the award for best actor in a leading role to Daniel Day-Lewis for "Lincoln" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Daniel Day-Lewis, with his award for best actor in a leading role for "Lincoln," left, and presenter Meryl Streep pose during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Daniel Day-Lewis, with his award for best actor in a leading role for "Lincoln", left, and presenter Meryl Streep pose during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Garner, left, kisses husband and director Ben Affleck after "Argo" is announced the winner for the award for best picture during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Quentin Tarantino poses with his award for best original screenplay for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Daniel Day-Lewis poses with his award for best actor in a leading role for "Lincoln" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Quentin Tarantino poses with his award for best original screenplay for "Django Unchained" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence with her award for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook" and Anne Hathaway with her award for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables" pose during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee poses with his award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17070482-silver-linings-leads-spirit-awards-with-4-prizeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17070482-silver-linings-leads-spirit-awards-with-4-prizesentertainmentusfilmawardsacademy-awardsmatthew-mcconaugheyspirit-awardshelen-huntlinings-playbook"Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:35:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Actor Matthew McConaughey, left, and Camila Alves arrive at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Filmmaker Michael Haneke arrives at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Matthew McConaughey accepts the award for best supporting male for "Magic Mike," at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Filmmaker David O. Russell arrives at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Producers Bruce Cohen, Donna Gigliotti, Jonathan Gordon and actress Jennifer Lawrence accept the award for best feature for "Silver Linings Playbook" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Kyle MacLachlan, left, and Fred Armisen, center, present Helen Hunt with the award for best supporting female for "The Sessions" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Salma Hayek, left, presents John Hawkes with the award for best male lead for "The Sessions" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Producers Bruce Cohen, left, Donna Gigliotti, and Jonathan Gordon, right, pose backstage with the award for best feature for "Silver Linings Playbook" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Director David O. Russell poses backstage with the awards for best director and best screenplay for "Silver Linings Playbook" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Director David O. Russell accepts the award for best director for "Silver Linings Playbook" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Kyle MacLachlan, left, and Fred Armisen present the award for best supporting female at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17064860-quotations-of-the-dayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17064860-quotations-of-the-dayquotespope-benedict-xviacademy-awardsbarack-obamasenate-democratsus-newspeter-squarebashar-assadfree-syrian-armystate-john-kerrySat, 23 Feb 2013 08:02:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17061693-first-lady-not-surprised-by-reaction-to-oscarshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17061693-first-lady-not-surprised-by-reaction-to-oscarsentertainmentushealthacademy-awardsobamared-lobsterolive-gardenmichelle-obamaSat, 23 Feb 2013 02:42:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This image released by NBC shows host Jimmy Fallon dressed as a mom, left, dancing with first lady Michelle Obama during an appearance of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in New York. Obama returned to the show to promote her "Let's Move" campaign and to perform in a sketch called "Evolution of Mom Dancing," airs tonight at 12:35am ET on NBC. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)</p><p>This image released by NBC shows host Jimmy Fallon dressed as a mom, left, dancing with first lady Michelle Obama during an appearance of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in New York. Obama returned to the show to promote her "Let's Move" campaign and to perform in a skit called "Evolution of Mom Dancing." (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)</p><p>This Feb. 22, 2013 photo released by ABC shows host Robin Roberts, left, chef Marcus Samuelson,, center, and first lady Michelle Obama during a taped segment on "Good Morning America," in New York. Obama and Samuelson demonstrated some of her easy, healthy dishes and discussed nutritious recipes for busy families during her appearance airing Tuesday, Feb. 26. (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute)</p><p>This image released by Sony Pictures television shows first lady Michelle Obama, center, and host Dr. Mehmet Oz dancing with third graders from the Terence C. Reilly #7 School in Elizabeth, N.J. to demonstrate fun ways to keep moving in the classroom during a taping of "The Dr. Oz Show," on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in New York. The school came to the attention of the White House because of their novel approach to include spontaneous dance breaks throughout the day. The episode will air on Thursday Feb. 28. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Television, Barbara Nitke)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2011 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama takes part in Wal-Mart's announcement of a comprehensive effort to provide healthier and more affordable food choices to their customers, in Washington. Recent changes put in place by the food industry are in response to the campaign against childhood obesity that Obama began waging three years ago. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 27, 2012 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama addresses school children during a 'Let's Move!' event for about 1,000 American military children and American and British students at the U.S. ambassador's residence in London, ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Recent changes put in place by the food industry are in response to the campaign against childhood obesity that Obama began waging three years ago. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2011 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Darden chef Julie Elkinton, second from right, talk to Charisse McElroy, right, and her daughter Jacqueline McElroy, 9, during a Let’s Move! event in one of Darden’s national restaurants in Hyattsville, Md. Recent changes put in place by the food industry are in response to the campaign against childhood obesity that Obama began waging three years ago. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, from left, First lady Michelle Obama, Sam Kass assistant White House chef and Food initiative Coordinator, Dallas Cowboys football wide receiver Miles Austin, "Top Chef" Head Judge Tom Colicchio and Trey Payton of Nancy Moseley Elementary School participate in a Let's Move event at Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center in Dallas. Recent changes put in place by the food industry are in response to the campaign against childhood obesity that Obama began waging three years ago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2010, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama runs a 40-yard sprint during the Let's Move! Campaign and the NFL's Play 60 Campaign festivities with area youth, to promote exercise and fight childhood obesity, in New Orleans. Recent changes put in place by the food industry are in response to the campaign against childhood obesity that Obama began waging three years ago. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama and Food Network chef Rachel Ray greet students at a "Let's Move!" program at the Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools in Clinton, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Obama and Ray visited with the children and conducted a cooking contest between the schools chefs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama speaks at a "Let's Move!" event for 400 children at the Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools in Clinton, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Obama and television chef/personality Rachel Ray visited with the children and conducted a cooking contest between the schools chefs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama motions before speaking at a "Let's Move!" program for 400 children at the Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools in Clinton, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Obama and television chef Rachel Ray visited with the children and conducted a cooking contest between the schools chefs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama and Food Network chef Rachel Ray discuss the lunches students from the Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools receive "Let's Move!" program at the Clinton, Miss., schools Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. The pair visited with the children and conducted a cooking contest between the schools' chefs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama and Food Network chef Rachel Ray discuss lunches that students from the Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools receive during a "Let's Move!" program at the Clinton, Miss., schools Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. The pair visited with the children and conducted a cooking contest between the schools' chefs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama greets educators and state and community officials at a "Let's Move!" program at the Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools in Clinton, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Obama and television chef/personality Rachel Ray visited with the children and conducted a cooking contest between the schools' chefs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama exercises with children from Chicago Public Schools, in her hometown of Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, as she makes a major announcement helping to bring back physical activity to area schools, while celebrating the third anniversary of her 'Lets Move' program. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama exercises with children from Chicago Public Schools, in her hometown of Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, as she makes a major announcement helping to bring back physical activity to area schools, while celebrating the third anniversary of her 'Lets Move' program. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama exercises with children from Chicago Public Schools, in her hometown of Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, as she makes a major announcement helping to bring back physical activity to area schools, while celebrating the third anniversary of her 'Lets Move' program. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama gestures to the crowd at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Springfield, Mo., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Obama was promoting her campaign against childhood obesity and highlight "the groundbreaking steps” the retailer has taken to make healthy food more affordable.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Springfield, Mo., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Obama was promoting her campaign against childhood obesity and highlight "the groundbreaking steps” the retailer has taken to make healthy food more affordable. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama gestures as he speaks in her hometown of Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, as she makes a major announcement helping to bring back physical activity to area schools, while celebrating the third anniversary of her 'Lets Move' program. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama exercises with children from Chicago Public Schools, in her hometown of Chicago, as she makes a major announcement helping to bring back physical activity to area schools, while celebrating the third anniversary of her 'Lets Move' program , Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17056991-oscar-guy-macfarlane-aims-to-perk-up-stodgy-awardshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17056991-oscar-guy-macfarlane-aims-to-perk-up-stodgy-awardsusappealoscarsacademy-awardsus-newssethFri, 22 Feb 2013 15:14:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2013 file photo, 2013 Oscar host Seth MacFarlane presents the Academy nominations for the 85th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. MacFarlane may bring a cheekiness to Sunday's show that prods younger viewers to check out the Oscars just to see what he might pull. The 85th Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Photo, File)</p><p>FILE - This June 16, 2012 photo shows Seth MacFarlane posing for a portrait at The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Early reviews for Seth MacFarlane's Oscar-hosting skills are very positive. The Academy Awards won't be presented until Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, but MacFarlane won laughs from the show's director during a rehearsal Thursday, Feb. 21, inside the Dolby Theatre. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17044202-ap-writers-pick-argo-for-oscar-best-picturehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17044202-ap-writers-pick-argo-for-oscar-best-pictureusoscarsacademy-awardsus-newspredictionsThu, 21 Feb 2013 15:42:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows John Goodman, left, Alan Arkin, center, and actor-director Ben Affleck in a scene from "Argo." The film has dominated the awards picture with wins at the Golden Globes and ceremonies held by the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America. "Argo" now is poised to do what only four movies have managed before at the Oscars: win best picture without a nomination for its director. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Claire Folger, File)</p><p>FILE -This image released by DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation shows Tommy Lee Jones in a scene from "Lincoln." Jones is nominated for an Academy Award for supporting actor for "Lincoln." The 85th Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, David James)</p><p>FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 photo, Steven Spielberg, nominated for directing and best picture for "Lincoln," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. "Lincoln" leads the field with 12 Academy Awards nominations, including one for director Steven Spielberg. The 85th Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox shows Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln looking across a battlefield in the aftermath of a terrible siege in this scene from director Steven Spielberg's drama "Lincoln" from DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. “Lincoln” star Daniel Day-Lewis is expected to earn his third Oscar in the title role, making him only the sixth performer to win three or more Oscars and the first to win three times in the best-actor category. (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, David James, File)</p><p>FILE -This film image released by The Weinstein Company shows Jennifer Lawrence, left, and Bradley Cooper in "Silver Linings Playbook." Lawrence is nominated for an Academy Award for best actress for “Silver Linings Playbook." The 85th Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/The Weinstein Company, JoJo Whilden, File)</p><p>FILE - This film image released by Universal Pictures shows actress Anne Hathaway portraying Fantine, a struggling, sickly mother forced into prostitution in 1800s Paris, in a scene from the screen adaptation of "Les Miserables." Hathaway is nominated for an Academy Award for supporting actress for "Les Miserables." The 85th Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Laurie Sparham, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17044076-waltz-wins-supporting-actor-prize-for-lincolnhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17044076-waltz-wins-supporting-actor-prize-for-lincolnbusinessuscharlize-theronoscarskristin-chenowethacademy-awardsacademy-awardus-newsamy-adamschristoph-waltzjennifer-lawrencejessica-chastainThu, 21 Feb 2013 15:30:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2013 file photo, 2013 Oscar host Seth MacFarlane presents the Academy nominations for the 85th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. MacFarlane may bring a cheekiness to Sunday's show that prods younger viewers to check out the Oscars just to see what he might pull. The 85th Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Photo, File)</p><p>FILE - This publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows John Goodman, left, Alan Arkin, center, and actor-director Ben Affleck in a scene from "Argo." The film has dominated the awards picture with wins at the Golden Globes and ceremonies held by the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America. "Argo" now is poised to do what only four movies have managed before at the Oscars: win best picture without a nomination for its director. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Claire Folger, File)</p><p>FILE -This image released by DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation shows Tommy Lee Jones in a scene from "Lincoln." Jones is nominated for an Academy Award for supporting actor for "Lincoln." The 85th Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, David James)</p><p>Actor Hugh Jackman, right, attends rehearsals for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>A statue in the likeness of an Oscar award is displayed on the red carpet for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>People prepare the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jessica Chastain arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Amy Adams arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristin Chenoweth arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jacki Weaver arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Chris Tucker arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Charlize Theron arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Quvenzhane Wallis arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Sally Field arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Aniston arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Singer Adele arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Bryan Cranston, left, and wife Robin Dearden arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actors Michael Douglas, left, and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Amanda Seyfried arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)</p><p>Musician Keith Urban, left, and actress Nicole Kidman arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Sandra Bullock arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Jennifer Garner arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Garner, left, and Ben Affleck arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Dustin Hoffman, left, and wife Lisa Hoffman arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Musician Keith Urban, left, and actress Nicole Kidman arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor and director Ben Affleck arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Christoph Waltz arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Daniel Day-Lewis arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Actor Bradley Cooper arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/20/17034294-young-actress-from-congo-granted-visa-for-oscarshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/20/17034294-young-actress-from-congo-granted-visa-for-oscarsentertainmentuscongooscarsacademy-awardsactressWed, 20 Feb 2013 23:03:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This Feb. 17, 2012 file photo shows actress Rachel Mwanza arrives for the screening of the film "War Witch" (Rebelle) at the 62 edition of International Film Festival Berlinale, in Berlin. Mwanza has been granted a visa to travel from the Congo for the Academy Awards. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign picture on Jan. 10, 2013. The 85th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer, file)</p><p>FILE - This undated file image released by Item 7 shows Rachel Mwanza in a scene from "War Witch." Mwanza has been granted a visa to travel from the Congo for the Academy Awards. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign picture on Jan. 10, 2013. The 85th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Item 7, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/20/17033403-palestinian-director-held-briefly-at-la-airporthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/20/17033403-palestinian-director-held-briefly-at-la-airportentertainmentusoscarsacademy-awardsdetainedus-newsbroken-cameras"palestinian-directorWed, 20 Feb 2013 20:47:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Tues., Feb. 5, 2013 photo, documentary film Co-directors, Israeli, Guy Davidi, left, and Palestinian, Emad Burnat, pose for a photo after an interview in Los Angeles. Their 2011 documentary film, “5 Broken Cameras,” is nominated for an Oscar in the best Documentary Feature category. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) </p><p>FILE - This undated publicity photo released by Kino Lorber, Inc. shows Co-director Emad Burnat with his five broken cameras. Burnat and Guy Davidi co-directed the documentary film, "5 Broken Cameras." Immigration officials briefly detained the Palestinian director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "5 Broken Cameras" on his way into town for Sunday's Academy Awards. Burnat says that when he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Turkey with his wife and 8-year-old son late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, he was told he didn't have the proper proof that he was a nominee. (AP Photo/Kino Lorber, Inc, File.)</p><p>FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 photo, documentary film director Palestinian Emad Burnat poses for a photo after an interview in Los Angeles. Immigration officials briefly detained the Palestinian director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "5 Broken Cameras" on his way into town for Sunday's Academy Awards. Burnat says that when he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Turkey with his wife and 8-year-old son late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, he was told he didn't have the proper proof that he was a nominee. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16950228-first-lady-plugs-beasts-of-the-southern-wildhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16950228-first-lady-plugs-beasts-of-the-southern-wildentertainmentuswildacademy-awardsobamamichelle-obamasouthern-wild"southern-wildWed, 13 Feb 2013 17:04:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>First lady Michelle Obama speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in celebration of the Black History Month, welcoming middle and high school students from the District of Columbia area and New Orleans taking part in an interactive student workshop with the cast and crew of the film Beasts of the Southern Wild. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, during a celebration of the Black History Month, welcoming middle and high school students from the District of Columbia area and New Orleans taking part in an interactive student workshop with the cast and crew of the film Beasts of the Southern. From left are, Benh Zeitlin, Dwight Henry, Quvenzhané Wallis and Rachel Goslins. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama speaks at a gathering in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, during a celebration of the Black History Month, welcoming middle and high school students from the District of Columbia area and New Orleans taking part in an interactive student workshop with the cast and crew of the film Beasts of the Southern Wild. From left are, Quvenzhané Wallis and Rachel Goslins. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)</p><p>The film Beasts of the Southern Wild actress Quvenzhané Wallis smiles in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, attended by middle and high school students from the District of Columbia area and New Orleans taking part in an interactive student workshop with the cast and crew of the movie, hosted by first lady Michelle Obama. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/11/16923398-producers-chicago-cast-to-join-oscar-performershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/11/16923398-producers-chicago-cast-to-join-oscar-performersentertainmentusoscarsacademy-awardsproducersthe-producersneil-meroncraig-zadanMon, 11 Feb 2013 09:05:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This Nov. 15, 2007 file photo shows Craig Zadan, left, and Neil Meron, producers of the film "Hairspray" at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's in Santa Barbara, Calif. Academy Awards producers Zadan and Meron announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, that Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Queen Latifah and Richard Gere will return to the stage where “Chicago” won best picture in 2003. Zadan and Meron also produced the film. The 85th annual Academy Awards will be presented Feb. 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre and broadcast live on ABC. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16889148-5-great-bruce-willis-performanceshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16889148-5-great-bruce-willis-performancesusfilmmoststeven-spielbergacademy-awardsus-newsfiveprivate-ryan"die-hard"good-dayThu, 7 Feb 2013 23:03:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This publicity photo provided by Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures shows actor Orson Welles, center, in a scene from the1941 American drama film, "Citizen Kane," directed by and starring, Orson Welles. Others are unidentified. (AP Photo/Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures shows actor Orson Welles, far right, in a scene from the 1941 American drama film, "Citizen Kane," directed by and starring, Orson Welles. Others are unidentified. (AP Photo/Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures)</p><p>This publicity photo provided by Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures shows actor Orson Welles, standing, in a scene from the 1941 American drama film "Citizen Kane," directed by and starring, Orson Welles. Others are unidentified. (AP Photo/Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures)</p><p>This publicity photo provided by Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures shows actor Orson Welles, right, in a scene from the 1941 American drama film, "Citizen Kane," directed by and starring, Orson Welles. Woman is unidentified. (AP Photo/Mercury Productions RKO Radio Pictures)</p><p>This is an image provided by the Library of Congress from the William Friedkin directed film, "The French Connection." It was chosen for the National Film Registry to be preserved by the Library of Congress. (AP Photo/Library of Congress)</p><p>In this publicity photo released by DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox, Director/Producer Steven Spielberg sets up a shot in The House of Representatives while Director of Photography, Janusz Kaminski, far right, looks on during the production of the film, "Lincoln," from DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, David James)</p><p>This undated publicity photo released by DreamWorks, and Twentieth Century Fox shows cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski, on the set of the film, "Lincoln," directed by Steven Spielberg. (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, David James)</p><p>FILE - In this publicity photo released by Spyglass Entertainment, Haley Joel Osment, left, and Bruce Willis appear in a scene from the film "The Sixth Sense," a tale of a child who can see ghosts. (AP Photo/Spyglass Entertainment, Ron Phillips, File)</p><p>FILE - This publicity film image released by 20th Century Fox shows Bruce Willis as John McClane, left, Jai Courtney as his son Jack, center and Sebastian Koch as Komarov in a scene from "A Good Day to Die Hard." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Frank Masi, File)</p><p>This publicity photo released by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment shows Bruce Willis in a scene from the 1988 film, "Die Hard." The "Die Hard" 25th Anniversary Collection Blu-ray released on Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment)</p><p>This publicity photo released by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment shows Bruce Willis in a scene from the 1988 film, "Die Hard." The "Die Hard" 25th Anniversary Collection Blu-ray released on Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 file photo, U.S. actor Bruce Willis, left, and British actress Emma Heming arrive for the British premiere of the film, "A Good Day To Die Hard," at a central London cinema. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 file photo, U.S. actor Bruce Willis, left, and British actress Emma Heming arrive for the British premiere of the film, "A Good Day To Die Hard," at a central London cinema. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16855883-oscar-green-room-honors-40s-art-director-gibbonshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16855883-oscar-green-room-honors-40s-art-director-gibbonsusacademy-awardsus-newsroomgreen-roomhugh-jackmanhelen-huntwhen-oscaroscar-green-roomTue, 5 Feb 2013 19:29:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This publicity photo released by Architectural Digest shows a rendering by Ian Espinoza of AD100 interior designer, Madeline Stuart's design for the Greenroom at the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Architectural Digest's Editor in Chief, Margaret Russell, announced on Feb. 5, 2013, that Stuart will create the Oscar Greenroom design this year. This is the 11th consecutive year that Architectural Digest will produce the exclusive backstage lounge for Oscar presenters and honorees. (AP Photo/Architectural Digest, Ian Espinoza)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/04/16841282-oscar-producers-aim-to-cut-out-the-boring-partshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/04/16841282-oscar-producers-aim-to-cut-out-the-boring-partsentertainmentusacademy-awardsoscarluncheonMon, 4 Feb 2013 21:00:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Jessica Chastain, nominated for best actress in a leading role for "Zero Dark Thirty," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway, nominated for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Quvenzhane Wallis, nominated for best actress in a leading role for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Steven Spielberg, nominated for directing and best picture for "Lincoln," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Hugh Jackman, nominated for best actor in a leading role for "Les Miserables," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Denzel Washington, nominated for best actor in a leading role for "Flight," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for best actress in a leading role for "Silver Linings Playbook," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Jacki Weaver, nominated for best actress in a supporting role for "Silver Linings Playbook," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck, nominated for best picture for "Argo," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Naomi Watts, nominated for best actress in a leading role for "The Impossible," arrives at the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Anne Hathaway, nominated for best actress in a supporting role for "Les Miserables," left, and Steven Spielberg, nominated for best picture and best director for "Lincoln," attend the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>Bradley Cooper, nominated for best actor in a leading role, left, and Robert De Niro, nominated for best actor in a supporting role, for "Silver Linings Playbook," attend the 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/02/16819060-afflecks-argo-wins-directors-guild-top-honorhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/02/16819060-afflecks-argo-wins-directors-guild-top-honorusawardsdirectorsacademy-awardsus-newsben-affleckdirectors-guildlena-dunhamsugar-man"Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:44:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Ben Affleck accepts the award for outstanding cast in a motion picture for “Argo” at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday Jan. 27, 2013. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p><p>FILE - This undated publicity film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Bryan Cranston, left, as Jack O'Donnell and Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez in "Argo," a rescue thriller about the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. A best-picture win at the upcoming Oscars could be viewed as righting a wrong after Affleck inexplicably missed out on a best-director nomination. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claire Folger, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 file photo, actor Ben Affleck poses backstage with the award for best cast in a motion picture for "Argo" at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. A best-picture win at the upcoming Oscars could be viewed as righting a wrong after Affleck inexplicably missed out on a best-director nomination. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)</p><p>Lena Dunham arrives at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck arrives at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Kathryn Bigelow arrives at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Steven Spielberg poses backstage with his feature film nomination plaque for "Lincoln" at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Kathryn Bigelow poses backstage with her feature film nomination plaque for "Zero Dark Thirty" at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Susanna Hoffs, left, and Jay Roach arrive at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck poses backstage with his award for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film for "Argo" at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ben Affleck speaks holding his award for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film for "Argo" at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/31/16790551-underdog-argo-continues-on-charmed-oscar-pathhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/31/16790551-underdog-argo-continues-on-charmed-oscar-pathusoscarsacademy-awardsus-newsrisingargoThu, 31 Jan 2013 14:13:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This undated publicity film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Bryan Cranston, left, as Jack O'Donnell and Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez in "Argo," a rescue thriller about the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. A best-picture win at the upcoming Oscars could be viewed as righting a wrong after Affleck inexplicably missed out on a best-director nomination. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claire Folger, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 file photo, actor Ben Affleck poses backstage with the award for best cast in a motion picture for "Argo" at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. A best-picture win at the upcoming Oscars could be viewed as righting a wrong after Affleck inexplicably missed out on a best-director nomination. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)</p><p>FILE - This undated publicity file photo released by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. shows Jessica Chastain, as Maya, a member of the elite team of spies and military operatives stationed in a covert base overseas, who secretly devoted themselves to finding Osama Bin Laden in Columbia Pictures' new thriller, "Zero Dark Thirty," directed by Kathryn Bigelow. (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Jonathan Olley, File)</p><p>FILE - This undated publicity photo provided by DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox shows Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln looking across a battlefield in the aftermath of a terrible siege in this scene from director Steven Spielberg's drama "Lincoln" from DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, David James, File)</p>