Jackman Gives EW A Hint About His Oscar Hosting Plan: 'Nudity'
#2
Posted: 1/28/09 at 10:49am
He'd need to pull something like that to get people to watch-- this year's Oscars don't look too exciting. The biggest deal is whether Heath Ledger will win Best Supporting Actor.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#3
Posted: 1/28/09 at 10:49am
EDIT: And... apparently I made a double post...
I'm not THAT excited.
I'm not THAT excited.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
Updated On: 1/28/09 at 10:49 AM
#4
Posted: 1/28/09 at 11:12am
Here's the actual article so you can read the whole thing.
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
#5
Posted: 1/28/09 at 11:32am
Why, he's the Nick Adams of Hollywood!
And Schmerg, Heath Ledger is the closest thing we have to a "lock" in any category. It's pretty obvious he'll win...Kate Winslet and Slumdog Millionaire are pretty close to a lock, as well. The real suspense is in Director, Actor, and Supporting Actress.
I know the Academy isn't supposed to worry about ratings while voting, but "The Dark Knight" and "WALL-E" were also definitely among the top 5 films of the year (over the mediocre "The Reader" any day) and snubbing them is not just an affront to the public, but reinforcement of the stereotype that the Academy is a smoke-filled room full of old fogies who would rather vote for a teary Holocaust drama where Kate Winslet shows her tits or an optimistic "Bollywood" film that's made by Brits and makes life in Mumbai seem like a rags-to-riches fairy tale than two beautifully crafted movies that changed the pop culture landscape (albeit temporarily) and transcended their own genres. [/minirant]
And Schmerg, Heath Ledger is the closest thing we have to a "lock" in any category. It's pretty obvious he'll win...Kate Winslet and Slumdog Millionaire are pretty close to a lock, as well. The real suspense is in Director, Actor, and Supporting Actress.
I know the Academy isn't supposed to worry about ratings while voting, but "The Dark Knight" and "WALL-E" were also definitely among the top 5 films of the year (over the mediocre "The Reader" any day) and snubbing them is not just an affront to the public, but reinforcement of the stereotype that the Academy is a smoke-filled room full of old fogies who would rather vote for a teary Holocaust drama where Kate Winslet shows her tits or an optimistic "Bollywood" film that's made by Brits and makes life in Mumbai seem like a rags-to-riches fairy tale than two beautifully crafted movies that changed the pop culture landscape (albeit temporarily) and transcended their own genres. [/minirant]
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#6
Posted: 1/28/09 at 11:54am
Is there really any doubt that WALL-E will win Best Animated Feature???
If WALL-E wins, it would be the 4th win for Pixar (Finding Nemo, The Incredible, and Ratatouille are the others), and the 5th for Disney (the three Pixar films, plus Spirited Away are the others). This year will be the 8th time the award is given out, which would mean a rate of 50% for Pixar films and over 50% for Disney films.
Again, this is all predicated on WALL-E winning, but I don't really see Kung Fu Panda or Bolt giveing it much of a challenge.
If WALL-E wins, it would be the 4th win for Pixar (Finding Nemo, The Incredible, and Ratatouille are the others), and the 5th for Disney (the three Pixar films, plus Spirited Away are the others). This year will be the 8th time the award is given out, which would mean a rate of 50% for Pixar films and over 50% for Disney films.
Again, this is all predicated on WALL-E winning, but I don't really see Kung Fu Panda or Bolt giveing it much of a challenge.
#7
Posted: 1/28/09 at 11:55am
*Sigh* If only . . .
But he also mentioned that singing and dancing will be part of it, and I sure hope he's serious about that!
But he also mentioned that singing and dancing will be part of it, and I sure hope he's serious about that!
I chose, and my world was shaken. So what?
The choice may have been mistaken. The choosing was not.
#8
Posted: 1/28/09 at 12:49pm
"The real suspense is in Director, Actor, and Supporting Actress."
You could be right about Director and Supporting Actress but I, personally, feel that Sean Penn is pretty much a lock for the award. Mickey Rourke could sneak in and steal it if people feel schamltzy about his comeback. But I'm not 100% sure the academy will forget his past. It's so political. But I think it ought to go to Penn.
You could be right about Director and Supporting Actress but I, personally, feel that Sean Penn is pretty much a lock for the award. Mickey Rourke could sneak in and steal it if people feel schamltzy about his comeback. But I'm not 100% sure the academy will forget his past. It's so political. But I think it ought to go to Penn.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#9
Posted: 1/28/09 at 12:51pm
You forget Frank Langella.
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#10
Posted: 1/28/09 at 12:52pm
and the 5th for Disney
Disney WITH Pixar , you mean. Disney must have 56786 Oscars by now.
Disney WITH Pixar , you mean. Disney must have 56786 Oscars by now.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#11
Posted: 1/28/09 at 12:58pm
I didn't forget him and I'm not discounting the great work he's done. I just feel the race is really between Penn and Rourke. The SAGs are usually a good indicator on who will win the Oscar. Penn won the SAG. Rourke won the Golden Globe which used to be an indicator on who will win the Oscar but the Foreign Press is a little more "free thinking" than the Academy and was willing to over look his checkered past. It'll certainly be interesting to see what happens.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#12
Posted: 1/28/09 at 1:06pm
The fifth for Disney in "Best Animated Feature," he meant. Just that category alone, not the other 56786 awards!
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#13
Posted: 1/28/09 at 1:07pm
"The fifth for Disney in "Best Animated Feature," he meant. Just that category alone, not the other 56786 awards!"
I remember the days when the the award for "Best Original Song" always went to Disney.
I remember the days when the the award for "Best Original Song" always went to Disney.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#14
Posted: 1/28/09 at 1:10pm
I remember the days when the Oscars were actually GOOD.
I'm so over it.
I'm so over it.
#15
Posted: 1/28/09 at 1:10pm
I remember the days when the the award for "Best Original Song" always went to Disney.
Sigh, me, too. I was still shocked when one of the bajillion "Enchanted" didn't win last year. I miss the 'old' Disney, though-- so much that I love The Little Mermaid on Broadway, so you know I'm a bit desperate!
Sigh, me, too. I was still shocked when one of the bajillion "Enchanted" didn't win last year. I miss the 'old' Disney, though-- so much that I love The Little Mermaid on Broadway, so you know I'm a bit desperate!
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#16
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:33pm
I think the animated category is a joke - if the movie is good enough, it should go against any other one!
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#17
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:34pm
I agree. So often, it's one exemplary movie up against complete trash- completely undercutting the win.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#18
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:36pm
I agree with blaxx. The reason why there's a separate category is that people are too snobby to acknowledge when Disney or Pixar actually makes a really good film. They can't bear to reward fun, kid-oriented, mainstream films.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#19
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:50pm
I think WALL-E should have been nominated for Best Picture, as it is one of the 5 best films of the year, IMO.
Disney WITH Pixar , you mean. Disney must have 56786 Oscars by now.
Just to clarify, I did mean in the Best Animated Feature category, not overall.
Disney WITH Pixar , you mean. Disney must have 56786 Oscars by now.
Just to clarify, I did mean in the Best Animated Feature category, not overall.
#20
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:52pm
Has an animated feature ever, in the Oscar history, been awarded for Best Picture??
I recall the Animated Feature Oscar being rather new... like from the 80's ? Am I wrong?
I recall the Animated Feature Oscar being rather new... like from the 80's ? Am I wrong?
#21
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:56pm
The Animated Feature category was established in 2002, I believe.
The only animated feature ever to be nominated for Best Picture was Beauty and the Beast in '92. Animated films have been nominated in numerous other categories over the years, such as screenplay and the sound categories.
And sorry to derail the thread (even more than it already was) but WHY isn't there a Pixar musical in production yet?
The only animated feature ever to be nominated for Best Picture was Beauty and the Beast in '92. Animated films have been nominated in numerous other categories over the years, such as screenplay and the sound categories.
And sorry to derail the thread (even more than it already was) but WHY isn't there a Pixar musical in production yet?
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#22
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:58pm
Beauty and the Beast was the only animated film ever nominated for Best Picture - it lost to Silence of the Lambs. It did, however, win the Golden Globe for Best Picture (Musical or Comedy).
The Best Animated Feature category is only around ten years old. In fact, I think Shrek was the first film to win the award.
The Best Animated Feature category is only around ten years old. In fact, I think Shrek was the first film to win the award.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#23
Posted: 1/28/09 at 6:58pm
I recall the Animated Feature Oscar being rather new... like from the 80's ? Am I wrong?
Animated Feature has only been around since 2001. This will be the 8th year the award is given out.
Past winners are:
2001-Shrek
2002- Spirited Away
2003- Finding Nemo
2004- The Incredibles
2005- Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit
2006- Happy Feet
2007- Ratatouille
2008- ?? (but probably Wall-E)
Has an animated feature ever, in the Oscar history, been awarded for Best Picture??
No, and only one, Beauty and the Beast, has ever been nominated.
Animated Feature has only been around since 2001. This will be the 8th year the award is given out.
Past winners are:
2001-Shrek
2002- Spirited Away
2003- Finding Nemo
2004- The Incredibles
2005- Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit
2006- Happy Feet
2007- Ratatouille
2008- ?? (but probably Wall-E)
Has an animated feature ever, in the Oscar history, been awarded for Best Picture??
No, and only one, Beauty and the Beast, has ever been nominated.
#24
Posted: 1/28/09 at 7:03pm
The Academy treats animated films like second-rate films. It's really a shame, considering there were some truly astounding pieces of animation in the last decade. Some that were arguably better than the Best Picture winners.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#25
Posted: 1/28/09 at 7:06pm
Oh come on, the Oscars are going to rock, provided that they have a big dance number with "Jai ho."
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
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