News:2012:Archive

Main Entries for 2012

This page provides links to all of our entries in all categories for 2012.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting baby

Dec 31, 2012 – Maybe the Mayans were off by a year. (more)

Charles Durning dead at 89

Dec 25, 2012 – Oscar-nominated actor earned Silver Star and three Purple Hearts in WWII. (more)

Jenni Rivera, diva of banda, dies in plane crash

Dec 09, 2012 – Mexican authorities say crash was devastating. (more)

Lindsay Lohan arrested for assault in NYC

Nov 29, 2012 – Hit a woman in a New York nightclub. (more)

Angus T. Jones slams Two and a Half Men

Nov 26, 2012 – Actor calls the show he’s in filth. (more)

Larry Hagman dies at 81

Nov 23, 2012 – Dallas star had been battling cancer. (more)

Judge extends guardianship for Modern Family’s Ariel Winter

Nov 20, 2012 – Actress will remain in her sister’s care. (more)

Ten animated shorts move forward in Oscar race

Nov 09, 2012 – Field will produce three to five nominees. (more)

Twenty-one features in running for Animated Feature Oscar

Nov 02, 2012 – Films will be considered for nominations. (more)

Disney buys Lucasfilm, more Star Wars on the way

Oct 30, 2012 – $4.05 billion deal puts Mouse in charge of Death Star (more)

2012 Academy Nicholl Fellowship winners announced

Oct 24, 2012 – Each writer receives a $35,000 prize/ (more)

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel tie the knot

Oct 20, 2012 – Couple getting married at Italian resort. (more)

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green welcome baby boy

Oct 17, 2012 – Couple announce child was born on September 27th. (more)

Kate Gosselin loses blogging job

Oct 16, 2012 – Reality show harridan clipped from CouponCabin.com (more)

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey to host 2013 Golden Globes

Oct 15, 2012 – Duo to host after three years of Ricky Gervais. (more)

Eight doc shorts on Oscar shortlist

Oct 11, 2012 – Field to be narrowed to three to five nominees. (more)

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman call it quits

Oct 09, 2012 – Couple separates after thirty years. (more)

71 countries vie for Foreign Language Oscar

Oct 08, 2012 – Kenya is first-time entrant. (more)

2012 Academy Nicholl Fellowship finalists

Oct 03, 2012 – Ten finalists may result in up to five fellowships. (more)

Seth MacFarlane to host 85th Academy Awards

Oct 01, 2012 – Ceremony will mark his first appearance on Oscar stage. (more)

Amy Poehler and Will Arnett separate

Sep 07, 2012 – Pair split after nine years of marriage. (more)

Jeffrey Katzenberg, Hal Needham, D.A. Pennebaker and George Stevens, Jr. to receive Academy’s Governors Awards

Sep 05, 2012 – Ceremony to be held December 1st. (more)

Michael Clarke Duncan dead at 54.

Sep 03, 2012 – Actor never recovered from July heart attack. (more)

Zadan and Meron to produce 85th Academy Awards

Aug 23, 2012 – Will be duo’s first time producing ceremony. (more)

Director Tony Scott commits suicide

Aug 20, 2012 – Scott dies after jumping from L.A. bridge. (more)

Seven scientific achievements vie for 85th Academy Awards

Aug 17, 2012 – Awards will be presented in February. (more)

Jennifer Aniston gets engaged to Justin Theroux

Aug 13, 2012 – Theroux popped the question on Friday. (more)

Hawk Koch elected Academy President

Jul 31, 2012 – Will be Koch’s first term in this office. (more)

TIFF announces Galas and Special Presentations

Jul 24, 2012 – Time travel thriller Looper to open fest. (more)

Batman screening massacre leaves 12 dead, 50 wounded

Jul 20, 2012 – Lone gunmen opens fire in cinema in Aurora, Colorado. (more)

Academy elects 2012-2013 board of Governors

Jul 17, 2012 – Six first-timers elected. (more)

Cheryl Boone Isaacs to produce 2012 Governors Awards

Jul 09, 2012 – Will co-produce with Don Mischer. (more)

Ernest Borgnine dies at 95

Jul 08, 2012 – Oscar-winning actor died of renal failure. (more)

176 invited to join Academy

Jun 29, 2012 – Voting membership holds steady at just under 6,000. (more)

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes getting divorced

Jun 29, 2012 – Couple to end marriage after five years. (more)

Academy celebrate Lawrence of Arabia’s 50th

Jun 28, 2012 – Digital restoration will be screened. (more)

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis split

Jun 20, 2012 – Couple ends fourteen-year relationship. (more)

Students feted at 2012 Student Academy Awards ceremony

Jun 09, 2012 – Presenters included Laura Dern, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Greg Kinnear and Mena Suvari. (more)

Richard Dawson dead at 79

Jun 04, 2012 – Best known as kiss-giving host of Family Feud. (more)

Actress Kathryn Joosten dead at 72

Jun 04, 2012 – Emmy-winner best known for roles on Desperate Housewives and The West Wing. (more)

U.S. winners announced for 2012 Student Academy Awards

May 15, 2012 – Ceremony to be held June 9th. (more)

Foreign winners announced for Student Academy Awards

May 11, 2012 – Three student films honored. (more)

U.S. finalists announced for 2012 Student Academy Awards

May 02, 2012 – Ceremony to be held June 9th. (more)

Oscars to remain in Hollywood

May 01, 2012 – Twenty-year deal signed. Kodak Theatre to be renamed Dolby. (more)

Foreign finalists selected for 2012 Student Academy Awards

Apr 23, 2012 – Ceremony to be held June 9th. (more)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie get engaged

Apr 13, 2012 – A-list couple finally announce engagement. (more)

569 films in Student Academy Awards competition

Apr 12, 2012 – Competition marking its 39th year. (more)

Amanda Bynes arrested for DUI

Apr 06, 2012 – Actress clipped a cop car. (more)

Academy celebrated Mockingbird’s 50th

Apr 02, 2012 – Academy will screen digital restoration of To Kill a Mockingbird. (more)

Alec Baldwin gets engaged

Apr 02, 2012 – 30 Rock actor proposes to Hilaria Thomas. (more)

Dick Van Dyke marries at 86

Mar 10, 2012 – Legend weds on Leap Day. (more)

Academy presents 40 Years of Sound for Film

Mar 01, 2012 – Event will take place March 6th, (more)

Monkees’ Davy Jones dead at 66

Feb 29, 2012 – Singer helped propel TV band to stardom. (more)

Affleck and Garner announce third child

Feb 29, 2012 – Son was born on February 27th. (more)

Oscar night music available on iTunes

Feb 28, 2012 – The 84th Academy Awards — Celebrate the Music features music from ceremony. (more)

The Artist makes some noise at the Oscars

Feb 27, 2012 – Silent film takes home five Academy Awards (more)

There’s no place like the Academy for ruby slippers

Feb 22, 2012 – Dorothy’s shoes headed to new Academy Museum. (more)

New Yorkers get a chance to say hello to Oscar

Feb 20, 2012 – Exhibition opens on February 22nd. (more)

Academy’s 2012 Nicholl Screenwriting competition launches

Feb 13, 2012 – Up to five fellowships to be awarded in November. (more)

Whitney Houston dead at 48

Feb 11, 2012 – Superstar singer went from stellar career to heavy drug use. (more)

Oscar Night America charities announced

Feb 10, 2012 – Charities in 49 cities to benefit from local Oscar viewing parties. (more)

Academy partners with Everyone Counts to introduce elecronic voting

Jan 25, 2012 – Electronic voting to be tried for 2013. (more)

Demi Moore seeks treatment

Jan 25, 2012 – Checked into treatment center after 911 call. (more)

Heidi Klum and Seal announce separation

Jan 23, 2012 – Couple release statement Sunday night. (more)

Oscar trailer hits cinemas today

Jan 06, 2012 – Academy promo feature Crystal, Fox and Duhamel. (more)

49 cities to celebrate Oscar Night America

Jan 05, 2012 – Grassroots program helps local charities. (more)

Eight Sci-Tech achievements to get Oscar honors

Jan 05, 2012 – Honorees to recieve awards on Saturday, February 11, 2012. (more)

Ten films continue in Oscar VFX race

Jan 04, 2012 – Field will be narrowed down to 5 nominees. (more)