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‘Argo’ Wins Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars
'Argo' was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday.
Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor at the 2013 Oscars
Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Best Actor trophy at the 2013 Oscars for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln.'
Adele Sings “Skyfall” at the 2013 Oscars: Watch Her Performance Now
With her song "Skyfall" nominated for Best Original Song at the 2013 Oscars, Adele took the stage to perform her James Bond song for the first time in public and you can watch Adele's Oscar "Skyfall" performance now.
Harrison Ford Confirmed to Return as Han Solo!
'Star Wars: Episode 7' is still in the early stages of development with J.J. Abrams just joining the team a few weeks ago. So what was one of J.J.'s first orders of business after signing on to direct the next 'Star Wars' film? Today we get word that Harrison Ford will return as Han Solo in 'Star Wars: Episode 7.'
‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ – J.J. Abrams Will Direct!
The search for a 'Star Wars: Episode 7' director is over. J.J. Abrams - the man who once said he would only be interested in 'Star Wars' as a paying moviegoer - will direct the first film in the new trilogy.
2013 Oscar Nomination Fun Facts
As you may have heard, the 2013 Oscar nominations were announced today. There were lots of surprises and notable snubs but in all the nominations there are lots of interesting facts, you might not know. Like, which Oscar nominee got their start on the 1993 Vanilla Ice movie 'Cool as Ice?' Check out these 10 facts about the 2013 Oscar nominations and sound smart at your Oscar viewing party.
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2013 Oscar Nominations: Biggest Snubs
The 2013 Oscar nominations were announced this morning and there were plenty of surprises this year. While there were plenty of Oscar nominations we expected - Daniel Day Lewis for 'Lincoln' or Anne Hathaway for 'Les Miserables' - there were also plenty of Oscar snubs. So who were the most notable names that got snubbed when the 2013 Oscar nominations were announced?
2013 Oscar Nominations! ‘Lincoln’ Leads the Pack With 12 Total Nominations
The 2013 Oscar nominations were announced this morning by Oscar host and 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane and 'Gangster Squad' star Emma Stone at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. MacFarlane is the first Oscar host to actually announce the nominees since Charlton Heston's turn in 1972. So who are the 2013 Oscar nominees? Who were the big surprises and the big snubs? Find out!
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‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ First Official Pic!
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' is still a good 11 months away but it's never too early to get our first look at one of the biggest films of the year. As Jennifer Lawrence prepares to get her second Oscar nominations for 'Silver Linings Playbook,' we've got the first official photo of Lawrence returning as Katniss Everdeen in 'Catching Fire.' Check it out below!
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Trailer: You Are Not Safe
The last 'Star Trek Into Darkness' trailer wasn't enough for you? And the 9-minutes of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' footage in IMAX theaters with 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' wasn't enough either? How about yet another 'Star Trek Into Darkness' trailer this morning to whet your whistle! And the good news is, we get a ton of new footage in here.