Main News Archive for Oct 2008
Joaquin Phoenix says he’s quitting acting
Oct 31, 2008 – Says he wants to make music.
Michael Seligman named Oscar’s supervising producer
Oct 28, 2008 – Producer has over 300 major events to his credit.
Scott Frank to deliver keynote at Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship dinner
Oct 28, 2008 – Nicholl Fellowship sponsors upcoming screenwriters.
Police confirm body in SUV is Jennifer Hudson’s nephew
Oct 28, 2008 – Identity of 7-year-old boy found dead is confirmed.
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.
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.
Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother slain
Oct 26, 2008 – Seven-year-old nephew is also missing.
Roger Goodman named Oscar director
Oct 24, 2008 – TV veteran to helm Hollywood’s big night.
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.
67 countries vying for Foreign Language Oscar
Oct 17, 2008 – Jordan is a first-time contender.
David Duchovny and Téa Leoni admit separation
Oct 16, 2008 – Couple kept separation quiet for months.
Gale Harold injured in motorcycle crash
Oct 15, 2008 – Desperate Housewives star in critical condition.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie to get divorced
Oct 15, 2008 – Couple makes it official with joint statement.
Finalists announced for Academy’s Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowships
Oct 13, 2008 – 13 writers will now be judged.
Oscar’s Documentary Short Subject field narrows to eight
Oct 08, 2008 – Field will result in 3 to 5 nominees.
Academy doc series to explore challenges in the gay and lesbian communities
Oct 08, 2008 – Free screenings to explore issues.
O.J. Simpson found guilty of armed robbery
Oct 04, 2008 – Simpson found guilty on all counts.