Main Entries for 2003

This page provides links to all of our entries in all categories for 2003.

254 films eligible for Oscars

Dec 30, 2003 – Academy members have some whittling down to do. (more)

Happy Holidays

Dec 24, 2003 – Take care and all the best for 2004. (more)

Crowe’s nest

Dec 23, 2003 – Couple welcome first child. (more)

Academy narrows down Visual Effects race

Dec 19, 2003 – Seven flicks will get narrowed down to three. (more)

61st Golden Globe Award nominations announced

Dec 18, 2003 – Cold Mountain leads the film pack. (more)

Blake Edwards to get honorary Oscar

Dec 12, 2003 – Director to be recognized for his contribution to film. (more)

Paltrow and Martin married

Dec 11, 2003 – Rocker and actress get married after announcing pregnancy. (more)

Oscar veterans to help steer telecast

Dec 08, 2003 – Steady hands will be at annual ceremony’s helm. (more)

Grammy nominations announced

Dec 04, 2003 – Beyoncé one of a handful to get six nods. (more)

The people have spoken

Dec 02, 2003 – People’s Choice Awards announce top votegetters. (more)

Cat collects 2 million less hairballs

Nov 25, 2003 – Flick’s opening doesn’t crack $40 million. (more)

Eleven films to compete for Best Animated Feature

Nov 20, 2003 – List will be whittled down to three Oscar nominees. (more)

Breaking news: Police have arrest warrant for Michael Jackson

Nov 18, 2003 – Court TV reporter releases new details on Larry King Live (more)

Michael Douglas to be honored by Golden Globes

Nov 17, 2003 – Actor-producer the 2004 recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award. (more)

31st American Music Awards announced

Nov 16, 2003 – Boring three hour ceremony is second one this year. (more)

Art Carney dies

Nov 12, 2003 – Beloved actor was 85. (more)

Academy to screen The Robe

Nov 07, 2003 – Oscar®-winning film celebrates 50 years. (more)

Matrix Revolutions opens worldwide

Nov 07, 2003 – Takes in over $43 million on first day. (more)

Burton Morris to unveil Oscar® poster

Nov 06, 2003 – Pop artist chosen for this year’s commemorative poster. (more)

Academy announces festival grants

Nov 03, 2003 – 17 U.S. festivals to get grants totalling $250,000 from Academy. (more)

Academy announces winners for Nicholl screenwriting competition

Oct 30, 2003 – Winning scriptwriters get $30,000 each. (more)

Academy to pay tribute to Bing Crosby

Oct 29, 2003 – Beloved crooner subject of centennial tribute. (more)

Baby boy for Reese and Ryan

Oct 28, 2003 – Second child’s a boy for Hollywood couple. (more)

Valenti, Pierson agree on screeners for Academy members

Oct 23, 2003 – Tough new rules give Academy members access to DVDs. (more)

TCM kills Bill

Oct 21, 2003 – Texas Chainsaw Massacre takes top spot. (more)

De Niro has cancer

Oct 21, 2003 – Doctors say it was caught early. (more)

Academy’s Diamond Anniversary Screening Series to Feature The English Patient

Oct 20, 2003 – Anniversary screenings continue (more)

Record number of foreign films submitted to Academy

Oct 20, 2003 – Beats previous record by one. (more)

Academy announces finalists for 2003 Nicholl Screenwriting Competition.

Oct 17, 2003 – Committee may award up to five $30,000 fellowships. (more)

It’s a girl!

Oct 16, 2003 – A new addition for Harmon and Sehorn (more)

Academy screens WWII animation

Oct 10, 2003 – Screening includes rare look at Disney propaganda film. (more)

Arnold Schwarzenegger elected Governor of California

Oct 08, 2003 – Action star’s next role: Governor. (more)

Berry and Benet call it quits

Oct 02, 2003 – Three-year marriage dogged with infidelity rumours. (more)

O’Connor and Kazan pass away.

Sep 29, 2003 – Two men stirred differing emotions. (more)

Academy creates Academy Science and Technology Council

Sep 26, 2003 – Tasks include completing a database of the history of film technology. (more)

Billy Crystal to host 76th Oscars

Sep 24, 2003 – Veteran host to return to telecast. (more)

Gordon Jump dies

Sep 23, 2003 – Comedic actor passes at age 71. (more)

Emmy coverage tonight

Sep 21, 2003 – Join us for live coverage and commentary starting at 8pm ET. (more)

Farrell’s a dad

Sep 15, 2003 – Potty-mouthed meet potty-trained. (more)

TIFF Awards 2003

Sep 14, 2003 – The Festival holds a kudofest. (more)

Ritter and Cash pass away

Sep 12, 2003 – We lose two popular performers (more)

14 Scientific Achievements compete for Oscars

Sep 11, 2003 – Committee will decide on Scientific and Technical Awards. (more)

Toronto festival continues

Sep 08, 2003 – Can’t believe we’re halfway done. (more)

Charles Bronson dead at 81

Sep 01, 2003 – Will always be remembered for the Death Wish series. (more)

Weekend not good for newbies

Aug 26, 2003 – Did anyone see Lisa Kudrow’s film? (more)

Toronto International Film Festival announces full line-up

Aug 20, 2003 – The Toronto fest completes the filmgoers puzzle. (more)

More flix for T.O. fest

Aug 13, 2003 – The dribble of info continues. (more)

Gregory Hines dead at 57

Aug 10, 2003 – Hines was the greatest tap dancer of his generation. (more)

Schwarzenegger wants to clean up California

Aug 06, 2003 – Wealthy candidate says he can’t be bought off. (more)

Schwarzenegger to run for governor

Aug 06, 2003 – The Terminator surprises the pundits. (more)

Gigli bombs

Aug 04, 2003 – Get some stuffing and gravy as this one’s a turkey. (more)

Toronto Film Festival’s gala list grows longer

Jul 31, 2003 – Just 35 days left before the annual film orgy. (more)

Toronto rocks with the Stones…but throws tantrums at Canadian cable net

Jul 30, 2003 – 400,000+ put SARS behind them. (more)

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over wins weekend

Jul 29, 2003 – Five films take in more than $20 million. (more)

Bob Hope dead at 100

Jul 28, 2003 – Legendary comedian’s career spanned seven decades. (more)

Director John Schlesinger dies

Jul 25, 2003 – Oscar®-winning director best known for Midnight Cowboy was 77. (more)

Good weekend for Jerry

Jul 22, 2003 – Producer takes top two films. (more)

Emmy nominations announced

Jul 17, 2003 – Familiar faces adorn 55th annual TV kudofest. (more)

Academy elects new governors

Jul 16, 2003 – Five newcomers join AMPAS’ governing body. (more)

No fireworks for weekend box office.

Jul 08, 2003 – Arnie and Reese miss expectations. (more)

Buddy Ebsen dies

Jul 07, 2003 – Talented actor/dancer best known to TV audiences as Jed Clampett. (more)

Barry White dead at 58

Jul 04, 2003 – Sensual crooner in hospital since September stroke. (more)

Angels’ numbers not heavenly

Jul 01, 2003 – Maybe the hype bored us. (more)

Katharine Hepburn dies at 96

Jun 29, 2003 – Acting legend won four Academy Awards®. (more)

28th Toronto fest announces its opening flick

Jun 25, 2003 – Denys Arcand flick gets the call. (more)

Hulk makes 62 million green things

Jun 24, 2003 – FJ2K doesn’t make it into top 10. (more)

Nicholl screenwriting competition receives 6045 entries

Jun 19, 2003 – Entries received from all over US and 38 other countries. (more)

Hume Cronyn dies

Jun 17, 2003 – Veteran star of stage and screen best known for working opposite late wife Jessica Tandy. (more)

Nemo rises

Jun 16, 2003 – Father/son duo retake the top spot. (more)

Gregory Peck dead at 87

Jun 12, 2003 – His role of Atticus Finch was name top screen hero by the AFI just last week. (more)

30th Student Academy Award® winners announced

Jun 09, 2003 – Awards support and encourage excellence in filmmaking at the collegiate level. (more)

Nemo reels in the bucks

Jun 03, 2003 – Nothing fishy about $70 million. (more)

Carrey Almighty

May 27, 2003 – Divine comedy takes top spot for Memorial Day weekend. (more)

Matrix Reloaded comes out with guns blazing

May 20, 2003 – Takes top spot over the weekend. (more)

Robert Stack dies

May 16, 2003 – Untouchables star dies at 84. (more)

Tribeca Festival winds up

May 11, 2003 – A foggy day in NYC outshone by Festival winners. (more)

Tribeca Festival gets underway

May 06, 2003 – De Niro and Mayor to lead procession. (more)

Academy grants $405,000 to 43 institutions

Apr 29, 2003 – Financial grants will help college and community film programs across the United States. (more)

Baby girl for Douglas and Zeta-Jones

Apr 21, 2003 – Dylan gets a baby sister. (more)

Anger manages to take top spot

Apr 16, 2003 – Final figures show a $42.2 million tally. (more)

Hollywood honors Hope

Apr 15, 2003 – Comedian turns 100 next month. (more)

Zeta-Jones and Douglas win photo case

Apr 11, 2003 – Judge rules nuptials had commercial value. (more)

How many filmgoers fit in a Phone Booth?

Apr 08, 2003 – About $15 million worth. (more)

Crowe officially off market

Apr 07, 2003 – Weds long-time girlfriend Danielle Spencer. (more)

Jim Carrey’s wife seeks more child support

Apr 02, 2003 – $10,000 a month just not enough. (more)

Click…click

Mar 24, 2003 – Our backstage photos are now up. (more)

Live coverage of the Oscars starts at 8:30pm ET

Mar 23, 2003 – Join us tonight backstage… (more)

Oscar trio talks to the press

Mar 21, 2003 – So far, the show will go on. (more)

Angel Harvest to receive food from Governors Ball

Mar 20, 2003 – Los Angeles area shelters to share in post-Oscar® bounty (more)

Somber Oscars planned for this weekend

Mar 18, 2003 – The the show will (probably) go on, but the festivities will be scaled back. (more)

Halle lands on her feet

Mar 15, 2003 – Oscar®-winning actress to play Catwoman. (more)

Down With Love to open Tribeca fest

Mar 15, 2003 – Romantic comedy starts McGregor and Zellweger. (more)

We’re off to the Oscars®

Mar 10, 2003 – Digital Hit heads to the Academy Awards for a fifth year…and gets something new. (more)

Denzel has a great weekend

Mar 10, 2003 – Takes home three at the NAACP’s 34th annual Image Awards (more)

Varied group to headline Oscar® pre-show

Mar 06, 2003 – Hosting line-up includes broadcast rivals. (more)

Ben, Colin and Harrison dust off their tuxes

Mar 04, 2003 – More names added to the list of Oscar presenters. (more)

It’s a sad day in the neighborhood

Feb 27, 2003 – Fred Rogers, host of the longest-running children’s program, dead at 74. (more)

Oscar ballots mailed

Feb 25, 2003 – Before ya rip open the envelope, take a look at the stamp. (more)

British Film Awards

Feb 24, 2003 – The Pianist takes two top honors. (more)

Norah Jones Awards…um, Grammy Awards finally end

Feb 23, 2003 – Long, relatively boring show heads back to New York. (more)

Trista makes her choice

Feb 20, 2003 – ABC can stop pimping until the next edition. (more)

Oscar® presenters start lining up

Feb 19, 2003 – Note: If you don’t want your goodie bag, send it our way. (more)

Joe Millionaire makes his choice

Feb 17, 2003 – Don’t read this if you don’t want to know… (more)

Nominations announced for 75th Oscars®

Feb 11, 2003 – Big surprise: no nod for Gere. (more)

Pacino and Farrell recruit filmgoers

Feb 04, 2003 – Final weekend results have The Recruit grossing $16.3 million but FD2 is a close second. (more)

Spector produces a murder rap

Feb 04, 2003 – Arrested in the death of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson. (more)

Shuttle lost over Texas

Feb 01, 2003 – Space shuttle breaks up over central Texas during re-entry. (more)

Oscar nomination ballots due today

Jan 29, 2003 – Nominations will be announced February 11th. (more)

9th Annual SAG Awards nominations announced

Jan 28, 2003 – Chicago leads the pack. (more)

Sundance Announce Winners

Jan 25, 2003 – The 2003 Independent Feature Film Competition winners list. (more)

O’Toole to get honorary Oscar

Jan 24, 2003 – Legendary actor is a seven-time nominee. (more)

Tony-winner Nell Carter dead at 54

Jan 23, 2003 – TV viewers knew her best as Gimme a Break star. (more)

Comparing the Golden Globe votes

Jan 20, 2003 – We take a look at how our readers picked. (more)

Hollywood parties on

Jan 20, 2003 – Golden Globe Awards move along at rapid pace. (more)

Is there anyone not presenting?

Jan 17, 2003 – More presenters for this weekend’s Golden Globe Awards. (more)

Wanna be a bleacher creature?

Jan 17, 2003 – Lottery to decide who gets bleacher seats at 75th Oscars. (more)

Douglas and Zeta-Jones heading to court

Jan 16, 2003 – Acting duo claiming damages from Hello! magazine. (more)

More presenters added

Jan 16, 2003 – The Golden Globe list gets longer and longer. (more)

More stars get part-time jobs

Jan 15, 2003 – Job description includes opening envelopes, introducing clips. (more)

The green room is getting crowded

Jan 14, 2003 – More names added to Golden Globe presenters list. (more)

Wedded Bliss

Jan 14, 2003 – Critically-savaged Just Married takes top spot. (more)

Ozzy and family put us to bed

Jan 14, 2003 – 30th Annual American Music Awards was a stumbling snorefest. (more)

More Globe presenters announced

Jan 13, 2003 – Berry, Ford and Stone practice opening envelopes (more)

People’s Choice snorefest

Jan 12, 2003 – At least it’s only two hours. (more)

Maurice Gibb dies

Jan 12, 2003 – Bee Gee singer was 53. (more)

40 cities to raise money for charity with Oscar Night program

Jan 10, 2003 – Official parties help charities across the U.S. (more)

Presenters start lining up for Golden Globes

Jan 09, 2003 – Who will be announcing the winners? (more)

Seven films to be considered for Sound Editing nod from Academy

Jan 09, 2003 – Committee will make final decision on number of nods. (more)

Seven films to be considered for Oscar® Visual Effects nod

Jan 09, 2003 – Committee will narrow field down to three. (more)

Academy to display Oscar® statuettes to public

Jan 08, 2003 – 100 Oscars® to help celebrate 75 years. (more)

Hobbits still rule

Jan 07, 2003 – Another great weekend for the hairy-footed adventurers. (more)

Veterans and newcomers get multiple Grammy nods

Jan 07, 2003 – Mr. Springsteen, meet Ms. Lavigne (more)

Academy recognizes scientific and technical achievements.

Jan 06, 2003 – Cinema magic to be rewarded in separate ceremony. (more)

279 flicks eligible for Oscars

Jan 03, 2003 – Does that include Master of Disguise?!? (more)