Stories tagged with "Academy Awards"

Winery's 3rd location to be next to Irish pub by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Plainfield’s popular Chateau Thomas Winery is adding a third location in Fishers. The winery with locations in Plainfield and Nashville, Ind., decided to set... – Oct 09, 2009 at 1:49 PM in Fishers

Oscar voters to rank best-picture choices by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Academy Awards voters are going to have to put extra effort into their choices for best picture.Oscar overseers are adopting a preferential-voting system... – Sep 01, 2009 at 3:20 PM in Entertainment

Spirit Awards switch to nighttime by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Hollywood awards show honoring independent film is moving to nighttime.The Spirit Awards are marking their 25th anniversary next March with an evening... – Aug 06, 2009 at 3:51 PM in Entertainment

Jackman may join the circus with Barnum musical by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hugh Jackman is turning into one of Hollywood's biggest showmen.Jackman may be following his song-and-dance triumph as host of the Academy Awards with a... – Aug 05, 2009 at 12:07 AM in Entertainment

Colts fan wins dream trip to ESPYs by Jeff Rabjohns

A regular at Indianapolis Colts games, Tony Young always considered attending the ESPYs to be the holy grail for a sports fan. When he won a free trip to ESPN’s Academy... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:37 AM in Colts

Kimora Lee Simmons, Djimon Hounsou have baby boy by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW NEW YORK — It's a boy for former fashion model Kimora Lee Simmons and actor Djimon... – May 31, 2009 at 6:34 PM in Entertainment

Sean Penn withdraws separation filing by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has withdrawn his petition to separate from his wife of 13... – May 22, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Entertainment

First look: New Robin Hood on point with 'Gladiator' by USA Today

Robin Hood, say hello to Gladiator.The story of the bandit who steals from the rich and gives to the poor gets a makeover in Robin Hood, which reunites Gladiator star Russell Crowe... – Apr 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM in Entertainment

82nd annual Academy Awards will air in March by USA Today

BEVERLY HILLS (AP) — The Oscars will be presented a little later in 2010.The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will air live on ABC from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on March 7... – Mar 26, 2009 at 9:04 AM in Entertainment

Anne Hathaway to play Judy Garland by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Hathaway is heading somewhere over the rainbow.The... – Mar 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM in Entertainment

'Slumdog' becomes millionaire 200 times over by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — The milestones just keep coming for Slumdog Millionaire: After winning eight Academy Awards, including best picture, the feel-good indie has now crossed the $200... – Mar 05, 2009 at 10:16 PM in Entertainment

'Slumdog Millionaire' opens a new passage to all things Indian by USA Today

Hurray for ... Bollywood? QUIZ: Finally see 'Slumdog?' Test your recallNot exactly, but there's no doubt the success of India-set Slumdog Millionaire — eight Academy... – Mar 03, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

'Madea' keeps 'Jonas Brothers' in their place at the box office by USA Today

They may be the hottest boy band on the planet, but the Jonas Brothers missed the mark at theaters this weekend. REVIEW: 'Madea' is better when she sticks to humorCHART: See... – Mar 02, 2009 at 3:16 PM in Entertainment

Mumbai slums celebrate Oscar win for 'Millionaire' by USA Today

MUMBAI, India — In the narrow lanes behind the Mumbai train tracks, the slum's first Oscar party turned into a raucous celebration of two hometown heroes, complete with... – Feb 24, 2009 at 8:32 AM in Entertainment

Oscar was a hit among TV viewers; up 13% from '08 by USA Today

The Oscars are a winner — at least compared with the record ratings low of last year's broadcast. WHAT YOU SAID: USA TODAY readers give their Oscar reviewsOSCAR... – Feb 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM in Entertainment

Oscar showtime: This year vs. others by USA Today

Each year, the Academy Awards producers try to keep the show interesting with new hosts and elaborate performances. But there are a few parts that viewers can count on each year.... – Feb 23, 2009 at 1:31 AM in Entertainment

Oscar showtime: This year vs. others by USA Today

Each year, the Academy Awards producers try to keep the show interesting with new hosts and elaborate performances. But there are a few parts that viewers can count on each year.... – Feb 23, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Entertainment

The Oscar 11: Team aims to revive awards' telecast by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — On Oscar night, there is one goal: Steal your attention.And if Hollywood has demonstrated anything, it's that it takes a team to pull off a successful heist. The... – Feb 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM in Entertainment

The road to best-picture Oscar has detours, potholes, upsets by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWLOS ANGELES — This year's best picture race features a blockbuster (Benjamin Button), a pedigreed... – Feb 17, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Entertainment

Brangelina: Fashionably fantastic on the red carpet by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are the undisputed king and queen of the red carpet heading into Sunday's... – Feb 16, 2009 at 10:46 PM in Entertainment