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MacFarlane Opts Out of 2014 Oscar Gig, Recommends Joaquin Phoenix as Host

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Some have speculated that because the motion picture Academy is happy with the ratings of the last Oscar show, and therefore wanted to bring back musically-oriented producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, that their 2013 Oscar host Seth MacFarlane would be part of the 2014 show package. But not so fast. UPDATE: MacFarlane reiterates yet again on Twitter that his Oscar gig was a one-time thing.

By Anne Thompson
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May 20, 2013 2:23 PM
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Cannes: Coens Make A Splash with 'Inside Llewyn Davis' (TRAILER)

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The Coens made a splash Saturday night with the gala premiere of "Inside Llewyn Davis." The film, with a stunning awards-worthy performance by Oscar Isaac, follows a singer/-songwriter as he attempts to make a go of it in the burgeoning folk music scene of New York's Greenwich Village in the early '60s. Backed by upbeat reviews, distributor CBS Films, producer Scott Rudin and Oscar strategist Cynthia Swartz will make an awards push for the film (here's Variety, Indiewire, THR, Awards Daily).

By Brian Brooks
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May 19, 2013 12:45 PM
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2013 Student Academy Award Winners Announced

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The winners have been announced for the 2013 Student Academy Awards. Thirteen students from nine US colleges and universities as well as three students from foreign universities have been selected as winners. Full list below.

By Beth Hanna
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May 15, 2013 11:53 AM
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Weinsteins to Mount Awards Preview in Cannes

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The Weinstein Co, is preparing its assault on the coming award season. Step one: like last year, Harvey Weinstein is planning to preview some material from their upcoming award slate at Cannes. We don't know what they'll show, but here's their updated schedule thus far:

By Anne Thompson
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May 10, 2013 4:13 PM
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Neil Patrick Harris Returns for Fourth Stint Hosting Tonys, Up for Emmy Host As Well, Why Not Oscars?

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Why fix something that isn't broken? Musically gifted TV star Neil Patrick Harris is returning for a fourth turn as host of the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, to air June 9 on CBS. Harris, who hosted the Tonys in 2009, 2011 and 2012, is a strong candidate to host the Emmys this year for CBS as well. "Rest assured," promised Harris. "The show will rock!”

By Anne Thompson
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May 9, 2013 12:53 PM
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Big Year Ahead for TWC's Festival Darling 'Fruitvale Station' (See New Poster)

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The first poster for the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner "Fruitvale Station" has been unveiled. TWC's indie drama has already proven to be a festival darling, as the film will screen in Cannes' Un Certain Regard sidebar, before the film hits theaters July 12.

By Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio
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May 7, 2013 1:11 PM
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Academy Opens All 24 Categories to All Voting Members

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The rule change dictates that prior to the final round of voting, the Academy will provide members with DVDs of the nominated films in five categories: Foreign Language Film, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, Animated Short Film, and Live Action Short Film.

By Anne Thompson
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May 4, 2013 4:16 PM
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2013 Student Academy Awards Finalists Announced

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38 students from US colleges and nine from foreign universities have been selected as finalists in AMPAS' Student Academy Awards Competition. Winners will be brought to LA for industry activities and workshops in anticipation of the awards ceremony on June 8 at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

By Ryan Lattanzio
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May 2, 2013 12:11 PM
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2013 Tony Award Nominations: 'Kinky Boots' Leads with 13, Nods for Tom Hanks, Tony Shalhoub, Nora Ephron's 'Lucky Guy'

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Nominations for the 2013 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning, with the musical "Kinky Boots" leading with 13 as well as a best actor nod for Tom Hanks in Nora Ephron's "Lucky Guy."

By Ryan Lattanzio
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April 30, 2013 11:48 AM
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'The Attack' Takes Three Prizes at 17th Annual COL-COA French Film Festival

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On Monday Night, City of Lights, City of Angels -- the annual French film festival in Hollywood -- concluded by awarding Lebanese director Ziad Doueiri's Tel Aviv-set thriller "The Attack" with three top prizes including the Audience Award and the Special Critics' Prize.