The Show - What can we expect

Post by **OscarGuy** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:28 pm

Don't you love when they fail their history checks...Luise Rainer and Kate aren't the only two who have won back-to-back Oscars...maybe in the Lead Actress category, but I think both Tom Hanks and Jason Robards would take exception to that.

Post by **Penelope** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:27 pm

I have to admit, this policy of secrecy has been the best idea in years. Despite my lack of intense love for any of the nominated films, I'm more excited to see the show than I have been in a long time.

Post by **Big Magilla** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:03 pm

One who won't be there is Luise Rainer, frail but still sharp in her 100th year.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en....50.html

Post by **OscarGuy** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:22 pm

tee hee

Jackman Jokes About Oscar Night

20 February 2009 8:10 AM, PST

Australian actor Hugh Jackman has cheekily suggested he will be hosting the upcoming Oscars ceremony completely naked - following a string of rumours about his role in the show.

Jackman has been at the centre of wide speculation about his role as MC at the Academy Awards on Sunday night ever since he was unveiled as the event's host last year.

Recent internet reports have suggested he will open the glitzy ceremony by performing a song-and-dance routine with Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway.

And Jackman has now taken the opportunity to make fun of the endless gossip surrounding the event - by jokingly declaring he will take to the stage completely naked and sing all his links.

He says, "I haven't told anyone this, but we are going to do most of it naked and we're going to sing through the whole show.

"In fact, all the acceptance speeches are going to be sung. There will be some interpretive dance behind them, and I really think it will be beautiful and touching.

"There will be a strategic leaf placed here or there. We don't want to be distasteful or anything. This is a raw night. This is the Oscars. Raw emotion, that's the quality we're going for."

Post by **OscarGuy** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:18 pm

Thankfully Gil Cates isn't producing...or that's exactly what would happen.

Post by **Sonic Youth** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:16 pm

Greg wrote:One thing that would be very interesting to see would be the introduction of the Best Picture clip for Slumdog Millionaire coming via remote from an orphanage in Mumbai.

There's exploitation for you.

"Like the movie itself." There! I've saved the self-appointed protectors of the underclass a post.

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Post by **Hustler** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:46 am

Today, I´ve read in a local newspaper of my country that Jennifer Aniston will be one of the announcers.

Post by **Greg** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:29 pm

One thing that would be very interesting to see would be the introduction of the Best Picture clip for Slumdog Millionaire coming via remote from an orphanage in Mumbai.

Post by **Big Magilla** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:11 pm

Protests over Jerry Lewis' Oscar are brewing...

http://thetroublewithjerry.net/

Post by **cam** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:30 pm

Sonic Youth wrote: Even the most cynical and jaded of us wouldn't pass up a chance to see the Oscars live, if given the opportunity. I'd bet the show is much less boring in person than it is on television.

Can't disagree with you *there*

Post by **Sonic Youth** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:40 pm

I'm sure Italiano will be very gracious and happy for Damien.

Further, I'm sure he'd enjoy going. Even the most cynical and jaded of us wouldn't pass up a chance to see the Oscars live, if given the opportunity. I'd bet the show is much less boring in person than it is on television.

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Post by **Hustler** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:36 pm

cam wrote:Interestingly, not one word from Italiano. But we weren't expecting him to say anything...

Haha! Wait for him! He will soon appear.

Post by **Hustler** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:34 pm

In the meantime, Father Bona, could you please tell us if some of our prayers had been heard?

Post by **cam** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:33 pm

Interestingly, not one word from Italiano. But we weren't expecting him to say anything...

Post by **Hustler** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:30 pm

Damien wrote:
Hustler wrote:
Damien wrote:I was hired to be the show's Research Consultant. And for the last 6 weeks have been doing work, such as advising on montages, speeches and the script.

I'm flying out to LA on Friday morning for last minute advice, and will be attending the Oscars on Sunday.

I'll give lots of details on what I see and experience.

Congratulations! Could you please let us know any of the announcers?

My lips are sealed.

But this should let you know that if anyone has any deep dark things they may wish to get off their chests and confess, your secrets will always be safe with mme.

Ok, I accept your answer. Sorry for bothering you. Take it as an impulse of a very excited Oscar watcher. I´m running to the church!

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