Main Entries for 2008

This page provides links to all of our entries in all categories for 2008.

Charles Barkley arrested on suspicion of DUI

Dec 31, 2008 – Former NBA star speeding to get pleasured. (more)

Matt Dillon has a lead foot

Dec 31, 2008 – Caught doing 106 mph in a 65 mph zone. (more)

SAG Award nomininations announced

Dec 18, 2008 – Doubt leads with five nominations. (more)

49 songs in running for Best Song Oscar

Dec 16, 2008 – Field will result in 3 to 5 nominees. (more)

15 flicks in running for Visual Effects Oscar

Dec 12, 2008 – Field will be narrowed to seven nominees. (more)

Hugh Jackman to host Oscars

Dec 12, 2008 – Aussie actor will don the tux for the Academy Awards. (more)

2009 Golden Globe nominations announced

Dec 11, 2008 – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, and Doubt lead with five nods. (more)

Jerry Lewis to receive Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Dec 10, 2008 – Lewis will receive honor at 81st Academy Awards. (more)

Hollywood Foreign Press announces eligible productions

Dec 03, 2008 – Nominations will be announced on December 11th, 2008. (more)

Lil Wayne and Coldplay lead Grammy nominations

Dec 03, 2008 – Nominees announced during televised concert. (more)

Holiday classic to unspool at Academy

Nov 19, 2008 – Academy shows restored print of Miracle on 34th Street. (more)

15 docs continue journey towards Oscar

Nov 17, 2008 – Committee will whittle this down to five nominees. (more)

Fourteen films vie for Animated Feature Oscar

Nov 10, 2008 – Field will narrow to maximum of three nominees. (more)

2008 Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship winners announced

Nov 05, 2008 – Each writer or team gets $30,000 prize. (more)

DeAnna Pappas calls off engagement to snowboarder dude

Nov 03, 2008 – Is anyone at all surprised? (more)

Joaquin Phoenix says he’s quitting acting

Oct 31, 2008 – Says he wants to make music. (more)

Michael Seligman named Oscar’s supervising producer

Oct 28, 2008 – Producer has over 300 major events to his credit. (more)

Scott Frank to deliver keynote at Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship dinner

Oct 28, 2008 – Nicholl Fellowship sponsors upcoming screenwriters. (more)

Police confirm body in SUV is Jennifer Hudson’s nephew

Oct 28, 2008 – Identity of 7-year-old boy found dead is confirmed. (more)

The More the Merrier to be screen at Academy’s Stevens Lecture

Oct 27, 2008 – Screening part of the George Stevens Lecture on Directing series. (more)

Body of child found in vehicle sought in Hudson’s missing nephew case

Oct 27, 2008 – Police have not confirmed yet that it’s Hudson’s nephew. (more)

Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother slain

Oct 26, 2008 – Seven-year-old nephew is also missing. (more)

Roger Goodman named Oscar director

Oct 24, 2008 – TV veteran to helm Hollywood’s big night. (more)

U.S. film festivals get $450,000 from Academy

Oct 23, 2008 – One aim of grants is to make festival events more accessible to the general public. (more)

67 countries vying for Foreign Language Oscar

Oct 17, 2008 – Jordan is a first-time contender. (more)

David Duchovny and Téa Leoni admit separation

Oct 16, 2008 – Couple kept separation quiet for months. (more)

Gale Harold injured in motorcycle crash

Oct 15, 2008 – Desperate Housewives star in critical condition. (more)

Madonna and Guy Ritchie to get divorced

Oct 15, 2008 – Couple makes it official with joint statement. (more)

Finalists announced for Academy’s Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowships

Oct 13, 2008 – 13 writers will now be judged. (more)

Oscar’s Documentary Short Subject field narrows to eight

Oct 08, 2008 – Field will result in 3 to 5 nominees. (more)

Academy doc series to explore challenges in the gay and lesbian communities

Oct 08, 2008 – Free screenings to explore issues. (more)

O.J. Simpson found guilty of armed robbery

Oct 04, 2008 – Simpson found guilty on all counts. (more)

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds tie the knot.

Sep 28, 2008 – Pair officially off the market. (more)

Paul Newman dies at 83

Sep 27, 2008 – Actor/philantropist loses battle with cancer. (more)

Mark and Condon to produce 81st Oscars

Sep 24, 2008 – Dreamgirls team to work on 81st Academy Awards telecast. (more)

Clay Aiken confirms he’s gay

Sep 23, 2008 – New father says he can’t raise a child to lie. (more)

30 Rock and Made Men take top Emmys

Sep 22, 2008 – Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin take top comedy spots. (more)

Oscar fans can apply for bleacher seats

Sep 16, 2008 – Fans can enter for a chance to experience Hollywood’s biggest night. (more)

Tommy Lee Jones sues No Country producers

Sep 07, 2008 – Actor claims he’s owed more than $10 million. (more)

Academy narrows list down for Scientific and Technical awards

Sep 05, 2008 – 8 achievements in running for Academy’s Scientific and Technical honors. (more)

Academy doc series kicks off 27th year

Sep 04, 2008 – Films about Afghanistan and Iraq start off series. (more)

Academy grants $50,000 to Telluride Film Festival

Aug 26, 2008 – Grant will help with Guest Director program. (more)

Academy salutes Akira Kurosawa

Aug 21, 2008 – Digitally-restored print of Rashomon part of three month series. (more)

Matt Damon welcomes new daughter

Aug 21, 2008 – It’s baby #2 for Damon and wife Luciana. (more)

Stars to descend on Toronto

Aug 20, 2008 – A galaxy of filmmakers heading to TIFF. (more)

Academy Foundation elects officers

Aug 14, 2008 – Foundations oversees Academy’s cultural and educational activities. (more)

Sid Ganis re-elected as Academy President

Aug 13, 2008 – Ganis elected to fourth consecutive term. (more)

Bernie Mac dead at 50

Aug 09, 2008 – 50-year-old comedian died of natural causes. (more)

Morgan Freeman hurt in car crash

Aug 04, 2008 – Actor listed in serious condition. (more)

Hollywood Foreign Press donates more than $750K to arts groups

Jul 30, 2008 – Groups has long history of arts grants. (more)

Academy celebrates Shirley Temple’s 80th birthday

Jul 29, 2008 – Two restored prints of her films to be screened. (more)

Shia LaBeouf booked on DUI

Jul 27, 2008 – Indiana Jones star involved in rollover collision. (more)

Reality nominees to host Emmys

Jul 26, 2008 – Tom, Ryan, Howie, Heidi and Jeff get gig. (more)

The Bachelor’s Matt Grant and Shayne Lamas split

Jul 25, 2008 – Let’s face it: ABC sucks as a matchmaker. (more)

Academy plans Animation weekend

Jul 23, 2008 – Exhibition perfect for animation lovers. (more)

Bale out on bail

Jul 22, 2008 – Verbal assault may have triggered police attention. (more)

Khloe Kardashian Kept in Kaptivity

Jul 19, 2008 – DUI sentence nets her three hours in jail. (more)

Britney Spears gives up custody battle

Jul 18, 2008 – Kevin Federline to get full legal and physical custody. (more)

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault cancel engagment

Jul 18, 2008 – Wedding off for actress and businessman. (more)

TIFF announces Canadian slate

Jul 16, 2008 – Mehta, McDonald and Meirelles flicks added to festival. (more)

Doctor confirms delivery of Angelina Jolie’s twins

Jul 13, 2008 – Had children by Cesarian Saturday night. (more)

TIFF adds more titles

Jul 10, 2008 – Gervais, Maher and Knightley to unspool in Toronto. (more)

Incumbents rule the day in Academy Board elections

Jul 07, 2008 – Annette Bening sole first time Governor. (more)

Kidman and Urban have baby girl

Jul 07, 2008 – Child born Monday, named Sunday. (more)

Academy’s Tech Council announces student interns

Jul 02, 2008 – Students will have hand-on experience at top film companies. (more)

Academy invites 105 to become members

Jun 23, 2008 – Academy invites those who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. (more)

George Carlin dead at 71

Jun 23, 2008 – Comic genius passes away Sunday. (more)

Passchendaele to open Toronto film festival

Jun 17, 2008 – WWI drama to start fest in September. (more)

Academy grants $500,000 to film and cultural organizations

Jun 10, 2008 – 58 film-related organizations get grants from Academy’s educational wing. (more)

Jessica Alba welcomes baby

Jun 09, 2008 – It’s a girl for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren. (more)

Academy honors Student Academy Award winners

Jun 07, 2008 – Student winners honored after week of industry events. (more)

Academy’s Contemporary Docs Series finale features three films

Jun 04, 2008 – Stage and screen dreams examined in doc series finale (more)

Tatum O’Neal arrested for crack purchase

Jun 02, 2008 – Actress charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. (more)

Comic legend Harvey Korman dies

May 29, 2008 – Passed away four months after abdominal aortic aneurysm. (more)

Bill Murray’s wife files for divorce

May 29, 2008 – Wife alleges abuse and addiction as reasons. (more)

Academy pays tribute to Jimmy Stewart

May 27, 2008 – Legendary actor gets centennial tribute. (more)

Sydney Pollack dies

May 26, 2008 – Cancer takes Academy Award winner. (more)

David Cook wins American Idol

May 21, 2008 – Takes singing contest crown by 12 million votes. (more)

Lou Pearlman sentenced to 25 years

May 21, 2008 – Boy band creator sentenced for investment scam. (more)

2008 Student Academy Awards winners announced

May 15, 2008 – Eleven students take home the prizes. (more)

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds engaged

May 05, 2008 – No date set yet for wedding. (more)

2008 Student Academy Awards finalists announced

May 01, 2008 – Thirty-two students from 20 colleges and universities chosen. (more)

Foreign finalists for Student Academy Awards named

Apr 29, 2008 – Five finalists chosen. (more)

Wesley Snipes sentenced to three years in tax trial

Apr 26, 2008 – Actor sentenced for failing to file income taxes. (more)

114 schools compete for Student Academy Awards

Apr 23, 2008 – 29 countries also seek Honorary Foreign Film award. (more)

Bullock and James okay after crash

Apr 19, 2008 – Pair in head-on collision with drunk driver. (more)

Academy pays tribute to Bette Davis

Apr 10, 2008 – Screenings a part of month-long retrospective. (more)

Charlton Heston dies

Apr 06, 2008 – Actor best known for playing Moses and heading NRA. (more)

Academy to screen Hitchcock classics

Mar 26, 2008 – Screenings part of Casting a Shadow: Creating the Alfred Hitchcock Film. (more)

Richard Widmark dies

Mar 26, 2008 – Actor was 93. (more)

Richie Sambora arrested on DUI

Mar 26, 2008 – Woman and two minors in vehicle with him at time of arrest. (more)

Robin Williams getting divorced

Mar 26, 2008 – Couple married for close to 19 years. (more)

Director Anthony Minghella dies

Mar 18, 2008 – Oscar-winning director was 54. (more)

Halle Berry has baby girl

Mar 17, 2008 – Mother and daughter doing great. (more)

Academy’s screenwriting competition underway

Mar 03, 2008 – AMPAS now accepting entries for Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. (more)

No Country for Old Men takes Best Picture

Feb 25, 2008 – Europeans snag top acting awards. (more)

Oscar goes green

Feb 22, 2008 – Academy aims to be ecologically friendly. (more)

Academy launches channel on YouTube

Feb 21, 2008 – Channel features award show highlights. (more)

Academy celebrates sound

Feb 20, 2008 – Art of Sound kicks off March events (more)

19,500 U.S. high schools to receive Academy study guides

Feb 18, 2008 – This year’s theme is costume design and makeup. (more)

Academy announces a slew of presenters

Feb 14, 2008 – No gentle stream of releases this year. (more)

Herbie Hancock wins Album of the Year

Feb 11, 2008 – Jazz artist shocked at big Grammy win. (more)

Oscar Night America to benefit 52 charities

Feb 08, 2008 – Viewing parties to help local causes. (more)

Academy chooses two new film scholars

Feb 08, 2008 – Pair will study color and RKO. (more)

Snipes acquited of tax fraud

Feb 01, 2008 – He was found guilty on three misdemeanor counts. (more)

Eva Mendes seeks medical help

Feb 01, 2008 – Publicist confirms actress has sought help for issues. (more)

Oscars take a bite out of Big Apple

Jan 31, 2008 – Statuettes on display in NYC. (more)

Britney hauled to hospital again

Jan 31, 2008 – Singer gets police convoy. (more)

Heath Ledger found dead

Jan 22, 2008 – Actor discovered in New York apartment. (more)

80th Academy Award nominations announced

Jan 22, 2008 – And now all the questions about the ceremony can begin… (more)

Nine films in running for Foreign Language Oscar nominations

Jan 15, 2008 – Field will be narrowed to five nominees. (more)

Brad Renfro dead at 25

Jan 15, 2008 – Young actor found dead in his home. (more)

Saddest Globes broadcast over in 30 minutes

Jan 13, 2008 – NBC tries to pretend results are coming in as CNN goes real-time. (more)

Wolfgang Puck to please palates on Oscar Night

Jan 11, 2008 – 14th year preparing for the Governors Ball. (more)

Academy honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with NYC screening

Jan 10, 2008 – Documentary restored to full-length for special screening. (more)

Nicole Kidman is pregnant

Jan 08, 2008 – Will be first child with husband Keith Urban. (more)

Seven films vie for Oscar Makeup nods

Jan 07, 2008 – Short list to be shortened to three. (more)

Golden Globes ceremony replaced by press conference

Jan 07, 2008 – NBC News not affected by strike so they’ll host the night. (more)

Seven in running for Visual Effects Oscar

Jan 04, 2008 – Committee will narrow field to three nominees. (more)

Ten Scientific and Technical Achievements to be honored by Academy

Jan 04, 2008 – Awards will be presented at ceremony on February 9th. (more)

Britney Spears heads to hospital after custody incident

Jan 04, 2008 – Police called in for domestic dispute find diva under the influence. (more)

Douglas Kirkland photos on exhibition at Academy

Jan 03, 2008 – Galaxy of stars featured in photo exhibit. (more)

Eddie Murphy needs to remarry

Jan 03, 2008 – Island nuptials not legal in U.S. (more)

David Inglish to get Academy’s Bonner Medal

Jan 03, 2008 – Honor will be presented at the Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards Dinner. (more)

Lohan’s lawyer admits client fell off wagon

Jan 03, 2008 – Lindsay filmed swigging champagne in Capri. (more)

David A. Grafton to get Gordon A. Sawyer Oscar.

Jan 02, 2008 – Grafton a pioneer in visual effects field. (more)