Seth MacFarlane to Host 85th Academy Awards
In somewhat surprising news, Seth MacFarlane has been tapped to host the 85th Oscars telecast for Feb. 24, 2013.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsJimmy Fallon in Talks to Host Academy Awards
Jimmy Fallon has successfully reached late-night talk show greatness after scoring The Roots as a house band and convincing President Obama to slow jam the news. Now the 37-year-old comedian is in talks to host the biggest night in Hollywood—the Oscars. According to the Los Angeles Times, Fallon, with SNL guru Lorne Michaels producing, is in talks to assume hosting duties for the 85th annual Academy Awards.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe Artist Wins Oscar for Best Picture
The Academy Awards wrapped up earlier this evening, and it was a big night for The Artist, which took home Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jean Dujardin) and Best Original Score. read more
Found in: Movies, News2012 Academy Awards: Oscar Live Blog
Paste will be blogging throughout the Oscars tonight, collecting our favorite comments and Tweets from Paste staff and writers, comedians, musicians and more. read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesIn Defense of The Help, Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer: An Open Conversation With Black Artists On Black Hollywood
“The goal of the Black artist is not to make pretty. If you look at the body of work produced by white artists & consumed by the mainstream, you see everything from superheroes and elves to housewives and activists, pedophiles and ax murderers, artists and homeless individuals, domestics & doctors, rich folk, poor folk—you name it; they have it. That is the goal. To see all the ugly, and the pretty, all the shame and the triumph—the truth.” —Nina Domingue Glover, actress After years of proclaiming herself to be the biggest Kate Winslet fan around, a dear friend of mine... read more
Found in: Movies, ColumnsThe Oscars' Humble Beginnings
Each day this week we’re bringing you Oscar Week coverage. Tune in tomorrow for more! Long before viewers were fixated on red carpet arrivals, acceptance speeches and winning their office pools, the Oscars barely made headlines. The very first Academy Awards show, held on May 16, 1929, was a far cry from the ridiculously over-the-top production it is today. There’s no way the mere 270 guests who attended the ceremony at the Blossom Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel could have ever imagined the importance these awards would one day hold for the film industry. With the 84th Annual Academy... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesRead the Oscar-Nominated Script for The Artist
A lot of people have been scoffing at the idea that The Artist, a silent film, has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Even Jimmy Kimmel joked last night that the script had to be four pages, but it turns out the script was rich in detail and explains how every scene is supposed to be set up. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Artist Wins Big at BAFTAs
Yesterday, while most of you were watching LL Cool J host the Grammys, the British Academy Film Awards took place and to no one’s surprise The Artist won big. The BAFTAs, commonly known as the British Oscars, is one of the main award shows along with the Golden Globes that helps predicts who will take home an Oscar. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Top 10 Moments of David Letterman's First 30 Years
On his 30th Anniversary we honor Mr. Letterman by giving you our very own "The Top 10 Memorable Moments of David Letterman" read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySAG Awards Announce Winners
Last night the Screen Actors Guild hosted the 18th annual SAG Awards and one film came out a clear winner. However, there were no upsets in the television categories, where five of the six acting awards were repeated from last year. read more
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