Oscars
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Just three months ago, "Zero Dark Thirty" looked like a strong contender for the movie industry's biggest prize. -
Who Needs an Oscar? Hollywood Basks in Industry's Comeback
The moguls of Hollywood might engage in more backslapping than usual at Sunday's Oscars, and it won't necessarily be over those golden statuettes. -
Israel's Oscar Bid Discomforts Netanyahu Government
An Oscar-nominated Israeli documentary has brought little joy to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, the focus of the film's criticism of Israel's policy toward the Palestinians. -
'Zero Dark Thirty' Ban in Pakistan; Oscars 2013 Contender Controversy [VIDEO]
The 2013 Academy Award contender Zero Dark Thirty has not been officially released in Pakistan due to its "controversial" depiction of the country as it portrays the story of one of the most talked about manhunts in history. -
Palestinian Filmmaker Briefly Detained In Los Angeles On Way To Oscars
A Palestinian filmmaker on his way to the Academy Awards said on Wednesday he was held at Los Angeles International Airport and threatened with deportation before being allowed into the United States. -
Seth MacFarlane Bringing A Surprise Factor As Oscar Host
Oscar night traditionally comes packed with shocks and upsets for the winners, but on Sunday the biggest surprise could be the host - provocative comedian, actor and singer Seth MacFarlane. -
Actresses Walking Oscar's Red Carpet To Exude Sophistication, Not Sex
When actresses sashay down the red carpet before the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, they are expected to be wearing gowns exuding glamour and sophistication, not flesh-exposing jaw-droppers. -
Jennifer Hudson, Zeta-Jones To Sing In Oscars Musical Tribute
Oscar winners Russell Crowe, Jennifer Hudson and Catherine Zeta-Jones will perform at the Academy Awards in a tribute to the resurgence of big-screen musicals, organizers said on Wednesday. -
Best Picture Contenders Produce $2 Billion Box Office Bounty
The movie studios behind this year's Best Picture nominees already have brought home a treasured prize: big box-office sales that placed the Oscar contenders among the most-watched films of 2012. -
Billy Crystal, Former Host Of The Academy Awards Talks About Experience
Few people have more experience hosting the Academy Awards than actor Billy Crystal, who was the master of ceremonies for the movie industry's highest honors for the ninth time last year. -
Best Actress Oscar Predictions: Lawrence, Chastain, Riva In Battle Of Youth Versus Experience
A young widow, a bayou girl, an elderly woman, a mother and a CIA agent battle it out on Sunday for the Best Actress Oscar, a race that includes the youngest and oldest nominees in the category's history. -
Oscar Voting Closes After Fierce Studio Campaigns
Voting for Sunday's Oscars, the highest honors in the movie industry, closed on Tuesday evening after a big spending campaign by Hollywood studios and the first online balloting system in the 85-year history of the Academy Awards. -
Oscars 2013: Photos & Videos, Highlights From the Past 84 Years
The 85th annual Oscars airs on Feb. 24 and the ceremony has come a long way since the first Academy Awards, which was held as a private banquet with 270 guests in attendance. -
Daniel Day-Lewis As Abe Lincoln Makes Unstoppable Oscar Force
If there is one sure bet in this roller coaster movie awards season, it is that Daniel Day-Lewis will take home the Best Actor statuette at the Oscars on Sunday. -
Oscars 2013 Live Stream, Where to Watch Online and When
The Academy Awards airs live on ABC Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ET but before the stars make their way into the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood they will walk the red carpet, which fans can watch via a live online stream. -
Seth MacFarlane Hosts Oscars 2013, Is He Ready? 'It's A Little Exhausting' [VIDEO]
Actor Seth MacFarlane will host the Academy Awards on Feb. 24 and admitted that preparations for the big night are somewhat strenuous, according to CBS News. -
Oscars 2013 Date, Nominations & Predictions: Best Picture, Director, Actress and More [PHOTOS]
The 85th annual Academy Awards airs live on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ET and with the nominees already announced, many reports have predictions for the night's biggest winners in the area of acting, cinematography, directing and more. -
Oscars 2013: History Alive and Kicking at Awards Show with 'Lincoln' 'Django Unchained' 'Zero Dark Thirty'
History is alive and kicking at this year's Oscars in an unusually rich year for movies that plumb the distant and recent American past and have resonated with both audiences and voters. -
Steven Speilberg Red Carpet: Makes Rare Appearance With Three Ladies [PHOTO]
All eyes were on Steven Spielberg Saturday at the American Cinema Editors Awards as he entered the red carpet escorted by three blonde women: his wife and two daughters. -
De Niro Tears Up Talking About 'Silver Lining Playbook' to Katie Couric [VIDEO]
Actor Robert De Niro cried during his television interview with talk show host Katie Couric on Monday when the pair spoke about the Oscar-nominated film he starred in, Silver Lining Playbook. -
'Lincoln' Factual Flaw: Conn Congressman Finds Mistake Before Oscars 2013
A Republican Congressman who recently watched the film Lincoln said Tuesday he found a factual error in the movie about President Abraham Lincoln's political struggle to end slavery, CBS News reported.