Main Entries for 2002

This page provides links to all of our entries in all categories for 2002.

Happy Holidays

Dec 24, 2002 – Season’s Greetings from Digital Hit. (more)

Two Towers crosses $100 million in 5 days

Dec 24, 2002 – Hobbits take in $62 million over the weekend. (more)

Friends Xmas present

Dec 21, 2002 – NBC unwraps another season. (more)

Chicago leads Golden Globe nods

Dec 19, 2002 – Eight Golden Globe nominations for adapted musical. (more)

Does Russell need a toaster?

Dec 16, 2002 – Crowe gets engaged to Danielle Spencer. (more)

Seventeen films vie for Animated Oscar® nomination

Dec 11, 2002 – Up to five of the flicks can be nominated. (more)

Academy to screen The Apartment

Dec 10, 2002 – Screening part of anniversary celebration (more)

Academy dedicates Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study

Dec 06, 2002 – New center part of AMPAS’s film research and preservation mandate. (more)

Academy’s Diamond Anniversary Screening Series to feature Ben-Hur

Dec 06, 2002 – Film is part of Academy’s birthday celebrations. (more)

People’s Choice nominees announced

Dec 04, 2002 – Top vote-getters announced for January kudocast. (more)

One weekend, two winners

Dec 03, 2002 – Depending how you slice it, two films were winners. (more)

54 countries vie for Foreign Language Oscar®

Dec 02, 2002 – A record-breaking year includes an entry from Afghanistan. (more)

Cage and Presley split

Nov 27, 2002 – And you thought it would last forever. (more)

Academy’s Facets of the Diamond series to screen Gigi

Nov 25, 2002 – Screening will also feature a Bugs Bunny short. (more)

Final tally even better for Harry

Nov 20, 2002 – Chamber of Secrets third highest opening. (more)

AMA nominees announced

Nov 20, 2002 – Let’s start the ball rolling on awards season. (more)

James Coburn dead at 74

Nov 19, 2002 – Veteran actor’s career spanned over 40 years. (more)

Golden Globe Awards to honor Hackman

Nov 14, 2002 – Veteran actor to receive the 2003 Cecil B. DeMille Award. (more)

Final figures still put 8 Mile over $50 million

Nov 12, 2002 – Monday tally about $3 million less than Sunday estimates. (more)

J. Lo confirms engagement

Nov 10, 2002 – Lopez breaks the news in TV interview (more)

Martin to host Oscars®

Nov 08, 2002 – Second stint for talented comedian. (more)

Santa’s arrival a mixed bag

Nov 04, 2002 – Jolly St. Nick #1 at box office, but overall B.O. down. (more)

Two professors named Academy Scholars

Nov 02, 2002 – Will receive $25,000 towards their scholarly works. (more)

Parker and Broderick welcome child

Oct 29, 2002 – Baby boy born on Monday. (more)

Richard Harris dead at 72

Oct 26, 2002 – Irish actor had fans young and old. (more)

Sniper attacks delay Phone Booth release

Oct 17, 2002 – Fox holds back Schumacher-helmed sniper flick. (more)

Madonna gets Swept Away

Oct 13, 2002 – Film makes cinematic pocket change. (more)

Academy to screen An American in Paris

Oct 07, 2002 – 75th anniversary screening series continues. (more)

18 U.S. Film Festivals to receive $250,000 from Academy

Oct 04, 2002 – Academy programs that make festival events more accessible to the general public. (more)

Bruce Paltrow dies in Rome

Oct 03, 2002 – Director/producer in Italy to celebrate Gwyneth’s birthday (more)

Witherspoon tops the weekend

Sep 30, 2002 – The girl’s got drawing power. (more)

Emmy makes new friends

Sep 23, 2002 – Friends takes home Outstanding Comedy Series while Aniston also gets nod. (more)

Barbershop takes $21 million off the top

Sep 17, 2002 – Comedy tops weekend box office (more)

18 achievements to be considered for Scientific and Technical Awards.

Sep 12, 2002 – The wizards behind the screen gear up for the 75th Annual Academy Awards®. (more)

TIFF coverage continues

Sep 11, 2002 – If you’re wondering why the news is slow… (more)

Signs number one again…

Sep 04, 2002 – But it’s a Greek wedding that’s the big winner. (more)

Buffy the Bachelor Slayer

Sep 04, 2002 – Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. tie the knot. (more)

Pitt drains The Fountain

Aug 30, 2002 – Decision to leave may halt flick. (more)

Signs beats triple XXX

Aug 27, 2002 – Shyamalan thriller creeps back to top spot. (more)

Surprise upset on American Idol

Aug 21, 2002 – Is this an example of Fox’s bad vote gathering? (more)

Toronto Fest announces full line-up

Aug 20, 2002 – A world of films and a galaxy of stars. (more)

Toronto Festival to observe September 11th

Aug 16, 2002 – Delayed start and special screenings to be held on first anniversary of terrorist attacks. (more)

A double dose of Banderas at the Toronto fest

Aug 13, 2002 – Femme Fatale and Frida to bow at September festival. (more)

Cage and Presley tie the knot

Aug 12, 2002 – Weekend wedding for power couple in Hawaii. (more)

Jason Priestley hurt in racing accident

Aug 11, 2002 – Actor suffers fractured spine and head injuries after 180mph crash. (more)

Heston goes public with his health

Aug 09, 2002 – Wanted to make a public statement while he still could. (more)

Signs tops the weekend

Aug 06, 2002 – New records for Shyamalan and Gibson. (more)

Denzel’s directorial debut to bow at Toronto

Aug 03, 2002 – Antwone Fisher will have gala screening. (more)

Austin Powers takes #1

Jul 29, 2002 – Beats comedy opening record. (more)

Lopez files for divorce

Jul 25, 2002 – Irreconcilable differences was the lucky reason picked out of the hat. (more)

Entwistle’s death due to cocaine

Jul 25, 2002 – Drug and a bad heart made a lethal combination. (more)

Pitt and Blanchett to play in The Fountain

Jul 25, 2002 – Darren Aronofsky will direct sc-fi epic. (more)

Lowe to leave fictional White House

Jul 24, 2002 – Actor will exit The West Wing in March. (more)

Perdition tops weekend after all

Jul 23, 2002 – It always pays to wait a day. (more)

Jolie files for divorce

Jul 18, 2002 – So much for uncertainty. (more)

Six Feet Under tops Emmy noms

Jul 18, 2002 – Beats The West Wing by two nominations. (more)

Jolie confirms split

Jul 17, 2002 – Actress not sure if divorce is certain. (more)

More flicks added to Toronto fest

Jul 17, 2002 – Sophia and son to make appearance. (more)

Carrey and Shandling to voice Over the Hedge

Jul 16, 2002 – Animated project due in 2005. (more)

Tommy Lee Jones beats Tom Hanks

Jul 14, 2002 – But Road to Perdition is a close second and made more per screen. (more)

Batman battles Superman

Jul 13, 2002 – Warner Bros. ready to roll on new super-hero flick. (more)

Hamill to replace Steiger

Jul 13, 2002 – Replaces late actor in indie flick. (more)

Rod Steiger dead at 77

Jul 09, 2002 – Actor won Oscar® for In the Heat of the Night. (more)

MIB2 blasts away opponents

Jul 08, 2002 – Break July 4th record held by first Men in Black. (more)

Director John Frankenheimer dead at 72

Jul 06, 2002 – Director of The Manchurian Candidate dies of stroke. (more)

Julia Roberts’ midnight marriage

Jul 04, 2002 – Marries cameraman boyfriend in July 4th ceremony. (more)

Jennifer Aniston settles topless photo suit

Jul 02, 2002 – Details of settlement remain confidential. (more)

Oscars® changing month?

Jul 02, 2002 – Academy boards wants a February show in 2004. (more)

Ararat to open Toronto Festival

Jul 02, 2002 – Egoyan’s film just one of several annoucements made today. (more)

Rosemary Clooney dies at 74

Jun 30, 2002 – Singer/actress dies from complications of lung cancer. (more)

John Entwistle found dead in hotel

Jun 27, 2002 – Bassist dies day before The Who were to start tour. (more)

Minority gets the majority

Jun 26, 2002 – Final numbers show it beat Lilo & Stitch by a hair. (more)

Weekend estimates too close to call

Jun 24, 2002 – Who won? Minority Report or Lilo & Stitch? (more)

Bing’s boy

Jun 20, 2002 – DNA test answers the question. (more)

Scooby Doo! Where are you?

Jun 17, 2002 – Where? At number one. (more)

Sir Jumping Jack Flash

Jun 14, 2002 – Mick gets his knighthood. (more)

Winners announced for Student Academy Awards®

Jun 10, 2002 – Eleven film students from eight U.S. universities honored. (more)

Sum adds up again

Jun 09, 2002 – Ben Affleck flick is number one for week two. (more)

Denise Richards wants a quiet wedding

Jun 05, 2002 – Former Bond Girl doesn’t need the hoopla. (more)

Ben bumps Obi-Wan

Jun 04, 2002 – Sum of All Fears takes number one spot. (more)

Ford to dust off fedora?

Jun 01, 2002 – Is a fourth Indy flick getting closer? (more)

Yoda takes Memorial weekend

May 28, 2002 – Insomnia beats other new openers but not the little Jedi. (more)

Polanksi gets Palme d’Or

May 26, 2002 – Wins Cannes award for The Pianist (more)

30 hurt at Eminem concert

May 26, 2002 – Crushed against stage at RFK Stadium show. (more)

Clones doesn’t beat Spidey

May 21, 2002 – Opening tally also slightly lower than estimate. (more)

Schwarzenegger: The Idleness Terminator

May 19, 2002 – Actor wants money spent to keep kids off the street. (more)

Getting ready for Episode II

May 15, 2002 – Screenings start at midnight and many companies brace for the Star Wars “flu”. (more)

ABC and WB announce their fall look

May 15, 2002 – Will audiences buy what the networks are wearing? (more)

NBC announces fall season

May 13, 2002 – Few changes to a solid lineup. (more)

Spidey takes a second weekend

May 12, 2002 – Crosses the $200 million mark in record time. (more)

Spider-Man smashes records

May 05, 2002 – Hauls in over $100 million in three days. (more)

Scorpion King holds steady

Apr 29, 2002 – Number one for second week (more)

Amanda loses: Chosen by bachelor jerk

Apr 26, 2002 – Millions watch as ABC takes on new role: pimp. (more)

Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes dead at 30

Apr 26, 2002 – TLC member killed in Honduras car crash (more)

Ally McBeal sentenced to reruns

Apr 19, 2002 – Fox cancels show after 5 years. (more)

TV or not TV: The Robert Blake Trial

Apr 19, 2002 – Should CNN and friends be spending this much time on the case? (more)

Robert Blake arrested for wife’s murder

Apr 18, 2002 – Longtime bodyguard picked up too. (more)

Robert Urich dead at 55

Apr 16, 2002 – Popular TV actor loses battle with cancer (more)

Pam and Kid Rock engaged

Apr 13, 2002 – At least she’s known him for a while. (more)

Panic not a crime

Apr 08, 2002 – Panic Room holds on to the top spot (more)

Broderick and Parker expecting first child

Apr 06, 2002 – HBO suspends production on Sex and the City to evaluate options. (more)

Baby boy for Hurley

Apr 04, 2002 – Multi-millionaire still disputes paternity. (more)

No panic with these numbers

Apr 02, 2002 – Panic Room has record Easter. (more)

Too many goodbyes on Wednesday

Mar 30, 2002 – After returning from our LA trek, we say goodbye to three greats. (more)

Oscar®’s over for another year

Mar 25, 2002 – Just 365 days to go until the next one… (more)

Join us for live coverage of the Academy Awards®

Mar 24, 2002 – Results and commentary starting at 8:30pm ET. (more)

A plethora of presenters

Mar 22, 2002 – More names get added to the list. (more)

Hollywood gets ready

Mar 21, 2002 – More Oscar news on our first day in LA. (more)

Even more Oscar® news

Mar 16, 2002 – Slow down, AMPAS, we need to pack for our trip… (more)

Digital Hit heads to the Oscars®

Mar 13, 2002 – Fourth year that Digital Hit has been awarded press credentials. (more)

More Oscar® news

Mar 13, 2002 – The news keeps coming as the big night gets closer. (more)

Fellow actors choose Crowe and Berry.

Mar 11, 2002 – SAG holds their eighth annual kudofest. (more)

Gibson attacks box office

Mar 04, 2002 – We Were Soldiers takes control of the top spot. (more)

Latest Oscar® info

Feb 27, 2002 – A flurry of info about your favorite golden guy. (more)

Chuck Jones dead at 89

Feb 23, 2002 – Creator of Bugs Bunny passes away. (more)

10-5-1

Feb 20, 2002 – More folks added to Oscar® appearance list. (more)

Oscar® nominees announced

Feb 12, 2002 – The hobbits lead with 13 nominations. (more)

Schwarzenegger does some box office damage.

Feb 11, 2002 – Olympic viewers stay away from cinemas. (more)

More Oscar® presenters

Feb 07, 2002 – More folks who’ll grace the stage… (more)

Getting a seat in the bleachers

Feb 04, 2002 – Oscars® add background checks to the process. (more)

Crowe and Roberts to present

Feb 01, 2002 – Stars kick off confirmed presenters. (more)

Robert Redford to receive honorary Academy Award®

Jan 25, 2002 – Actor/Sundance founder to be honored as an inspiration to independent filmmakers. (more)

Arthur Hiller to Receive Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Jan 25, 2002 – Canadian-born director to get honored at 74th Oscars®. (more)

Sidney Poitier voted honorary Academy Award®

Jan 23, 2002 – Legendary actor to get special Oscar® (more)

Academy Announces Films in Competition for Best Achievement in Makeup

Jan 22, 2002 – Next step: committee will decide nominees. (more)

Black Hawk Down takes MLK weekend

Jan 22, 2002 – Strong numbers in first week of wide release. (more)

Digital Hit Globe survey results

Jan 20, 2002 – How did you do picking the winners? (more)

A Beautiful Globe

Jan 20, 2002 – A Beautiful Mind takes home four awards. (more)

Golden Globe winners announced tonight

Jan 20, 2002 – Glitz, glamour…and fingerprints. (more)

Academy Presents Bonner Medal to Ray Feeney

Jan 16, 2002 – Feeney to be honored for his pioneering efforts to improve visual effects in the motion picture industry. (more)

Aniston in minor fender-bender.

Jan 15, 2002 – Actress declines treatment at scene. (more)

Ted Demme dies suddenly

Jan 14, 2002 – 38-yr old director dies after basketball game. (more)

People’s Choice Awards

Jan 13, 2002 – Survey winners take home the prize. (more)

They’re all lookers

Jan 11, 2002 – Academy announces eight films in competition for Visual Effects Oscar® (more)

Did you hear that?

Jan 10, 2002 – Seven films to be considered by the Academy for sound editing nods. (more)

American Music Award winners

Jan 09, 2002 – And you thought the AFI’s were boring… (more)

21 Scientific and Technical Achievements Receive Academy Awards®

Jan 07, 2002 – Academy tips their hat to the people who make the magic possible. (more)

Whoopi Goldberg to host Oscars®

Jan 07, 2002 – She’ll be the first host in new home. (more)

248 feature films eligible for 2002 Oscar® consideration

Jan 06, 2002 – Nominations ballots will be mailed Tuesday. (more)

AFI Awards

Jan 05, 2002 – Lots of awards, few acceptance speeches. (more)

44th Grammy Award nominations announced Friday

Jan 03, 2002 – Music industry gears up February kudofest. (more)

Hobbits top last weekend

Jan 01, 2002 – Lord of the Rings tops the box office. (more)