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Arnold Schwarzenegger thinks Sylvester Stallone was robbed at the Oscars
- February 29, 2016
I said, 'What part of me didn't pass the Italian identification aspect?", Stallone said. Despite receiving a $360,000 offer for the script, Stallone refused to sell unless he could star as the film's titular character. Competing for similar tough-guy roles throughout the 80s, the pair famously played up to their rivalry, with Sylvester once remarking:"It got to the point where we stopped talking to each other and couldn't be in the same room". (more...)
- February 29, 2016
I said, 'What part of me didn't pass the Italian identification aspect?", Stallone said. Despite receiving a $360,000 offer for the script, Stallone refused to sell unless he could star as the film's titular character. Competing for similar tough-guy roles throughout the 80s, the pair famously played up to their rivalry, with Sylvester once remarking:"It got to the point where we stopped talking to each other and couldn't be in the same room". (more...)
Priyanka Chopra gives away Oscar to 'Mad Max: Fury Road'
- February 29, 2016
This year, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, some of the best films looked beyond our own world. Host Chris Rock opened the ceremony with a battery of jokes, most of which centered around the controversy over the lack of diversity in this year's nominations. (more...)
- February 29, 2016
This year, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, some of the best films looked beyond our own world. Host Chris Rock opened the ceremony with a battery of jokes, most of which centered around the controversy over the lack of diversity in this year's nominations. (more...)
Pixar's 'Inside Out' wins animated feature Oscar
- February 29, 2016
Along with our fantastic cast-best cast ever assembled, animated or otherwise-we love you". Emeryville's Pixar Animation Studios won best animated feature film tonight at The 88th Academy Awards. Pixar's emotional masterpiece had to best lovely fellow nominees Anomalisa , Boy and the World , Shaun the Sheep Movie , and When Marnie Was There! "Inside Out" is set in the mind of an 11-year-old girl where five emotions - Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), ... (more...)
- February 29, 2016
Along with our fantastic cast-best cast ever assembled, animated or otherwise-we love you". Emeryville's Pixar Animation Studios won best animated feature film tonight at The 88th Academy Awards. Pixar's emotional masterpiece had to best lovely fellow nominees Anomalisa , Boy and the World , Shaun the Sheep Movie , and When Marnie Was There! "Inside Out" is set in the mind of an 11-year-old girl where five emotions - Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), ... (more...)
Chris Rock tackles diversity in Oscar monologue
- February 29, 2016
And the last thing I need is to lose another job to Kevin Hart. Rock even poked fun at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, who said they would be boycotting the Oscars. "Man, I counted at least 15 black people in that montage". "Is Hollywood racist?" he asked. "As a new member of the Academy - I joined the Academy about three years ago - I really want to be part of the conversation to make sure there is institutional change so that we never have a year like this again, so we can be as ... (more...)
- February 29, 2016
And the last thing I need is to lose another job to Kevin Hart. Rock even poked fun at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, who said they would be boycotting the Oscars. "Man, I counted at least 15 black people in that montage". "Is Hollywood racist?" he asked. "As a new member of the Academy - I joined the Academy about three years ago - I really want to be part of the conversation to make sure there is institutional change so that we never have a year like this again, so we can be as ... (more...)
Oscars 2016: See every show-stopping red carpet look here
- February 29, 2016
Hopes for a safe, predictable start looked promising, with the rain clouds that have marred previous red carpet arrivals nowhere in sight for the 88th Oscars ceremony, which begins at 8.30pm EST (9.30am Singapore time) at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre . (more...)
- February 29, 2016
Hopes for a safe, predictable start looked promising, with the rain clouds that have marred previous red carpet arrivals nowhere in sight for the 88th Oscars ceremony, which begins at 8.30pm EST (9.30am Singapore time) at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre . (more...)
Chris Rock: 'You're damn right Hollywood is racist'
- February 29, 2016
Taking the stage after a montage of the movies of the year, Rock said , "Man, I counted at least 15 black people during that montage". Rock kidded about Hart hosting next year's Oscars. Not just once! "It's like, we like you , Rhonda, but you're not a Kappa". Rock ended his monologue by saying that things are changing, given that he calls boxing movie Creed " Black Rocky ". (more...)
- February 29, 2016
Taking the stage after a montage of the movies of the year, Rock said , "Man, I counted at least 15 black people during that montage". Rock kidded about Hart hosting next year's Oscars. Not just once! "It's like, we like you , Rhonda, but you're not a Kappa". Rock ended his monologue by saying that things are changing, given that he calls boxing movie Creed " Black Rocky ". (more...)
'Mad Max: Fury Road' leads in technical categories at Oscars
- February 29, 2016
This year, the movies which have been nominated in the best picture category are "The Revenant", "Room", "Spotlight, "Mad Max: Fury Road", "The Martian", "The Big Short", "Bridge of Spies" and 'Brooklyn". And The Room's Brie Larson would have to be kidnapped for real not to be onstage in Los Angeles on Sunday to get her gold statue, even though our Cate Blanchett is better still in the sadly overlooked Carol . (more...)
- February 29, 2016
This year, the movies which have been nominated in the best picture category are "The Revenant", "Room", "Spotlight, "Mad Max: Fury Road", "The Martian", "The Big Short", "Bridge of Spies" and 'Brooklyn". And The Room's Brie Larson would have to be kidnapped for real not to be onstage in Los Angeles on Sunday to get her gold statue, even though our Cate Blanchett is better still in the sadly overlooked Carol . (more...)
Oscars 2016 red carpet marred with protests
- February 29, 2016
And, dear readers, Rock did not disappoint. "I'm here at the Academy Awards-otherwise known as the White People's Choice Awards. If they nominated hosts, I wouldn't even have this job right now". "When your grandma is swinging from a tree, it's hard to care about best foreign short". I wasn't invited. I understand why you're mad. What about this year in particular, though, got people so mad? Will wasn't nominated for Concussion; I get it...It's not fair that Will was this good and didn't ... (more...)
- February 29, 2016
And, dear readers, Rock did not disappoint. "I'm here at the Academy Awards-otherwise known as the White People's Choice Awards. If they nominated hosts, I wouldn't even have this job right now". "When your grandma is swinging from a tree, it's hard to care about best foreign short". I wasn't invited. I understand why you're mad. What about this year in particular, though, got people so mad? Will wasn't nominated for Concussion; I get it...It's not fair that Will was this good and didn't ... (more...)
Jacob Tremblay is already adorably winning Oscar night
- February 29, 2016
He's basically stolen the show at every awards show this season! "I can see lots of legs". Revisit this post for even more Tremblay Takes the Oscars. He then won Best Young Actor/Actress at the Critics' Choice Awards and gave the most adorable speech ever. "This is the best day of my life", he said accepting the award, before acknowledging the other talent actors in the category. (more...)
- February 29, 2016
He's basically stolen the show at every awards show this season! "I can see lots of legs". Revisit this post for even more Tremblay Takes the Oscars. He then won Best Young Actor/Actress at the Critics' Choice Awards and gave the most adorable speech ever. "This is the best day of my life", he said accepting the award, before acknowledging the other talent actors in the category. (more...)
'Deadpool' tops 'Gods of Egypt' at box office
- February 29, 2016
Basically, it's up to China to give " Gods Of Egypt" any kind of box office oomph, and the picture opens there in two weeks. For the third straight week, 20th Century Fox is buying the drinks the at the bar, as "Deadpool" remains at the top of the box office. (more...)
- February 29, 2016
Basically, it's up to China to give " Gods Of Egypt" any kind of box office oomph, and the picture opens there in two weeks. For the third straight week, 20th Century Fox is buying the drinks the at the bar, as "Deadpool" remains at the top of the box office. (more...)
Adele offers public support for Kesha in Brit Awards acceptance speech
- February 28, 2016
Adele is now the biggest and most profitable artist signed to the label, which last week won a court battle against Kesha when she tried to leave their roster because she claims she was raped and drugged by producer Dr Luke - allegations he denies. (more...)
- February 28, 2016
Adele is now the biggest and most profitable artist signed to the label, which last week won a court battle against Kesha when she tried to leave their roster because she claims she was raped and drugged by producer Dr Luke - allegations he denies. (more...)
Oscars history beckons for Leonardo DiCaprio
- February 28, 2016
Henry Fonda is the oldest actor to win the Oscar for best actor for the movie On Golden Pond in 1982. Going strictly by box office, " Star Wars: The Force Awakens " would sweep all categories from Best Picture to having Chewbacca accept the award for Best Supporting Actor . (more...)
- February 28, 2016
Henry Fonda is the oldest actor to win the Oscar for best actor for the movie On Golden Pond in 1982. Going strictly by box office, " Star Wars: The Force Awakens " would sweep all categories from Best Picture to having Chewbacca accept the award for Best Supporting Actor . (more...)
DiCaprio's my bet for best-actor Oscar, says Eddie Redmayne
- February 28, 2016
But the titles many expected to be among its obvious rivals - high-profile festival premieres like Carol, Black Mass, The Walk, The Danish Girl , Freeheld, Sicario , Trumbo and Youth - all failed to inveigle themselves into the Best Picture conversation, for various and occasionally exasperating reasons. (more...)
- February 28, 2016
But the titles many expected to be among its obvious rivals - high-profile festival premieres like Carol, Black Mass, The Walk, The Danish Girl , Freeheld, Sicario , Trumbo and Youth - all failed to inveigle themselves into the Best Picture conversation, for various and occasionally exasperating reasons. (more...)
Twenty-First Century Fox shares could get rare Oscars season boost
- February 28, 2016
Recalling the moment he discovered he was in contention to win his first Oscar , Sylvester Stallone told reporters of his pride that his daughters might finally see him "as an actor and not a bad golfer". " Room " actress Brie Larson might be given the Best Actress trophy for her performance in the movie. Playing the role of a developmentally disabled person, and acting beside the talented and dashing Johnny Depp, DiCaprio made his first ever Oscar nomination with this movie. (more...)
- February 28, 2016
Recalling the moment he discovered he was in contention to win his first Oscar , Sylvester Stallone told reporters of his pride that his daughters might finally see him "as an actor and not a bad golfer". " Room " actress Brie Larson might be given the Best Actress trophy for her performance in the movie. Playing the role of a developmentally disabled person, and acting beside the talented and dashing Johnny Depp, DiCaprio made his first ever Oscar nomination with this movie. (more...)
Streaming Wars: Samsung Wants To Buy TIDAL?
- February 28, 2016
Samsung has restarted talks to purchase Jay Z's TIDAL, according to the New York Post . Samsung could be looking to purchase Tidal in order to compete with Apple's own streaming service Apple Music, which has done well since it first came out past year. (more...)
- February 28, 2016
Samsung has restarted talks to purchase Jay Z's TIDAL, according to the New York Post . Samsung could be looking to purchase Tidal in order to compete with Apple's own streaming service Apple Music, which has done well since it first came out past year. (more...)
Trump, Clinton have big leads in Virginia
- February 27, 2016
A win Saturday would mark Clinton's third since February 1, and would silence critics who say she has led a sluggish campaign. Clinton's camp has long leaned on her support among minority voters as a so-called firewall that could boost her to the nomination. (more...)
- February 27, 2016
A win Saturday would mark Clinton's third since February 1, and would silence critics who say she has led a sluggish campaign. Clinton's camp has long leaned on her support among minority voters as a so-called firewall that could boost her to the nomination. (more...)
Who's going to win an Oscar?
- February 27, 2016
The Academy Awards , more commonly referred to as the Oscars , began in 1929 at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. I find The Revenant to be an empty film, but I do appreciate the way DiCaprio threw everything into the role. When they first met, Hudlin said the two knew right away what had to be done at this year's Oscars. Only two directors have won back to back Oscars for Best Director before this, John Ford and Joseph L. (more...)
- February 27, 2016
The Academy Awards , more commonly referred to as the Oscars , began in 1929 at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. I find The Revenant to be an empty film, but I do appreciate the way DiCaprio threw everything into the role. When they first met, Hudlin said the two knew right away what had to be done at this year's Oscars. Only two directors have won back to back Oscars for Best Director before this, John Ford and Joseph L. (more...)
The 10 best Leonardo DiCaprio movies, ranked
- February 27, 2016
My pick for Best Supporting Actress is Jennifer Jason Leigh for her portrayal of wanted criminal Daisy Domergue in " The Hateful Eight ". There have been some doubts after "The Martian" director Ridley Scott failed to secure a spot in the Best Director category. (more...)
- February 27, 2016
My pick for Best Supporting Actress is Jennifer Jason Leigh for her portrayal of wanted criminal Daisy Domergue in " The Hateful Eight ". There have been some doubts after "The Martian" director Ridley Scott failed to secure a spot in the Best Director category. (more...)
Pamela Anderson turns down 'Baywatch' movie
- February 27, 2016
The start-studded movie has already started filming and two of the hotties included on its cast, Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, were spotted shooting in their lifeguard attires. Ivan Reitman ("GHOSTBUSTERS", "UP IN THE AIR"), and Michael Berk , Doug Schwartz ("SOUL SURFER") & Greg Bonann , creators of the iconic " Baywatch " television series, are producing. (more...)
- February 27, 2016
The start-studded movie has already started filming and two of the hotties included on its cast, Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, were spotted shooting in their lifeguard attires. Ivan Reitman ("GHOSTBUSTERS", "UP IN THE AIR"), and Michael Berk , Doug Schwartz ("SOUL SURFER") & Greg Bonann , creators of the iconic " Baywatch " television series, are producing. (more...)
Kim Kardashian shares first photo of son Saint West
- February 27, 2016
In an accompanying caption, Kim explained that she chose to post the image in honour of her late father Robert Kardashian's birthday. Her father, famed attorney Robert Kardashian , would have been 72 years old today. Just weeks after he was born, rumors started going around that the power couple was being offered millions of dollars for the first pictures of their baby boy, as HNGN previously reported. (more...)
- February 27, 2016
In an accompanying caption, Kim explained that she chose to post the image in honour of her late father Robert Kardashian's birthday. Her father, famed attorney Robert Kardashian , would have been 72 years old today. Just weeks after he was born, rumors started going around that the power couple was being offered millions of dollars for the first pictures of their baby boy, as HNGN previously reported. (more...)
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