Main News Archive for Aug 2008
Academy grants $50,000 to Telluride Film Festival
Aug 26, 2008 – Grant will help with Guest Director program.
Academy salutes Akira Kurosawa
Aug 21, 2008 – Digitally-restored print of Rashomon part of three month series.
Matt Damon welcomes new daughter
Aug 21, 2008 – It’s baby #2 for Damon and wife Luciana.
Stars to descend on Toronto
Aug 20, 2008 – A galaxy of filmmakers heading to TIFF.
Academy Foundation elects officers
Aug 14, 2008 – Foundations oversees Academy’s cultural and educational activities.
Sid Ganis re-elected as Academy President
Aug 13, 2008 – Ganis elected to fourth consecutive term.
Bernie Mac dead at 50
Aug 09, 2008 – 50-year-old comedian died of natural causes.
Morgan Freeman hurt in car crash
Aug 04, 2008 – Actor listed in serious condition.