News:2008:1:Archive

Main News Archive for Jan 2008

Oscars take a bite out of Big Apple

Jan 31, 2008 – Statuettes on display in NYC.

Britney hauled to hospital again

Jan 31, 2008 – Singer gets police convoy.

Heath Ledger found dead

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

80th Academy Award nominations announced

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

Nine films in running for Foreign Language Oscar nominations

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

Brad Renfro dead at 25

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

Saddest Globes broadcast over in 30 minutes

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

Wolfgang Puck to please palates on Oscar Night

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

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

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

Nicole Kidman is pregnant

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

Seven films vie for Oscar Makeup nods

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

Golden Globes ceremony replaced by press conference

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

Seven in running for Visual Effects Oscar

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

Ten Scientific and Technical Achievements to be honored by Academy

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

Britney Spears heads to hospital after custody incident

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

Douglas Kirkland photos on exhibition at Academy

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

Eddie Murphy needs to remarry

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

David Inglish to get Academy’s Bonner Medal

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

Lohan’s lawyer admits client fell off wagon

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

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

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