Oscars 2012 Nominees

Too early to post regarding Oscars 2012? I believe not. Why? There is something fresh details on the upcoming Oscars 2012 specifically on the Oscars 2012 nominees.

There is a change on the Oscars 2012 nominees best picture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today via its official website. Below is the statement:

"The governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted on Tuesday (6/14) to add a new twist to the 2011 Best Picture competition, and a new element of surprise to its annual nominations announcement. The Board voted to institute a system that will now produce anywhere between five and 10 nominees in the category. That number won’t be announced until the Best Picture nominees themselves are revealed at the January nominations announcement.

“With the help of PricewaterhouseCoopers, we’ve been looking not just at what happened over the past two years, but at what would have happened if we had been selecting 10 nominees for the past 10 years,” explained Academy President Tom Sherak, who noted that it was retiring Academy executive director Bruce Davis who recommended the change first to Sherak and incoming CEO Dawn Hudson and then to the governors.

During the period studied, the average percentage of first place votes received by the top vote-getting movie was 20.5. After much analysis by Academy officials, it was determined that 5% of first place votes should be the minimum in order to receive a nomination, resulting in a slate of anywhere from five to 10 movies.

“In studying the data, what stood out was that Academy members had regularly shown a strong admiration for more than five movies,” said Davis. “A Best Picture nomination should be an indication of extraordinary merit. If there are only eight pictures that truly earn that honor in a given year, we shouldn’t feel an obligation to round out the number.”

If this system had been in effect from 2001 to 2008 (before the expansion to a slate of 10), there would have been years that yielded 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 nominees.

The final round of voting for Best Picture will continue to employ the preferential system, regardless of the number of nominees, to ensure that the winning picture has the endorsement of more than half of the voters.

Other rules changes approved by the Board include:

In the animated feature film category, the need for the Board to vote to “activate” the category each year was eliminated, though a minimum number of eligible releases – eight – is still required for a competitive category. Additionally, the short films and feature animation branch recommended, and the Board approved, refinements to the number of possible nominees in the Animated Feature category. In any year in which eight to 12 animated features are released, either two or three of them may be nominated. When 13 to 15 films are released, a maximum of four may be nominated, and when 16 or more animated features are released, a maximum of five may be nominated.

In the visual effects category, the “bakeoff” at which the nominees are determined will expand from seven to 10 contenders. The increase in the number of participants is related to a change made last year in which the number of films nominated in the visual effects category was increased from three to five.

Previously, the Board approved changes to the documentary feature and documentary short category rules that now put those categories’ eligibility periods in line with the calendar year and thus with most other awards categories. The change means that for the 84th Awards cycle only, the eligibility period is more than 12 months; it is from September 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

Other modifications of the 84th Academy Awards rules include normal date changes and minor “housekeeping” changes.

Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards Rules Committee then reviews all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Academy’s Board of Governors for approval.

The 84th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide."

Check the link for the Oscars 2012 nominees official list.

Oscars 2011 Academy Awards Presenters and Performers

Here is the complete list of Oscars 2011 Academy Awards presenters and performers: (I am more excited on the performers.)

Amy Adams
Javier Bardem
Annette Bening
Halle Berry
Cate Blanchett
Russell Brand
Jeff Bridges
Josh Brolin
Sandra Bullock
Robert Downey Jr.
Tom Hanks
Hugh Jackman
Scarlett Johansson
Nicole Kidman
Mila Kunis
Jude Law
Zachary Levi
Matthew McConaughey
Alan Menken
Helen Mirren
Mandy Moore
Randy Newman
Gwyneth Paltrow
A.R. Rahman
William Ross
Hilary Swank
Marisa Tomei
Florence Welch
Oprah Winfrey
Reese Witherspoon

Also read, Oscar Academy Awards 2011 Winners/Results Live Blogging and Oscar Academy Awards 2011 Introduction by Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway (Video).

Oscar Academy Awards 2011 Winners/Results Live Blogging

I am live blogging the Oscar Academy Awards 2011 results. The result is listed as announced. Its so glad listening to those winners thanking their family and parents.

Anyway, here are the Oscar Academy Awards 2011 winners:

Best Picture - The King's Speech
Actor in a Leading Role - Colin Firth, The King's Speech
Actress in a Leading Role - Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Best Director - Tom Hooper, The King's Speech
Original Song - "We Belong Together" (Toy Story 3), music and lyrics by Randy Newman
Film Editing - Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter, The Social Network
Visual Effects - Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb, Inception
Costume Design - Colleen Atwood, Alice in Wonderland
Achievement in Make-up - Rick Baker and Dave Elsey, The Wolfman
Best Original Score - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Christian Bale, The Fighter
Best Original Screenplay - David Seidler, The King's Speech
Best Adapted Screenplay - Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network
Best Animated Feature Film - Toy Story 3
Best Supporting Actress - Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Achievement in Cinematography - Wally Pfister, Inception
Achievement in Art Direction - Alice in Wonderland

Oscar Academy Awards 2011 Introduction by Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway (Video)

Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway did not perform at stage during the 2011 Oscars Academy Awards. Most people are expecting that both James Franco and Anne Hathaway will perform but they didn't.

Instead, they've got this interesting introduction showcasing all movies nominated for Oscars Academy Awards 2011 Best Picture. They did act well. It was an introduction that was never made before.

Did you like Oscar Academy Awards 2011 introduction by Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway? Watch Oscar Academy Awards 2011 Introduction by Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway Video.

(update) Watch Oscar Academy Awards 2011 Introduction by Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway Video

Oscars Academy Awards 2011 Time

Are you watching Oscars Academy Awards 2011? A few hours from now, the announcement of winners will take place. Do you have your own prediction. I already made mine (Oscar Awards 2011 Winners Prediction).

On the other hand, if you are confused what time the Oscars Academy Awards 2011 begins, I'll tell you. The Oscars Academy Awards 2011 commences at exactly 8 p.m. EST.

Watch Oscars Academy Awards 2011 live at the above-mentioned time on ABC. The show will be hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway. Will they make a difference?

Oscar Awards 2011 Winners Prediction

A few days from now, the 2011 Oscar Awards winners will be revealed. Do you have your own Oscar Awards 2011 predictions? I do. Based on the previous awards night, here are my Oscar Awards 2011 winners prediction:

Best Picture
The King’s Speech

Best Director
Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech

Best Actor
Colin Firth, The King’s Speech

Best Actress
Natalie Portman, Black Swan

Best Supporting Actor
Christian Bale, The Fighter

Best Supporting Actress
Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit

Best Animated Feature
How To Train Your Dragon

Best Original Screenplay
Inception

Best Adapted Screenplay
True Grit

Best Foreign Film
Outside the Law, Algeria

Best Documentary
Inside Job

Art Direction
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Achievement in Cinematography
True Grit

Achievement in Costume Design
The King’s Speech

Best Documentary Short Subject
Killing in the Name

Achievement in Film Editing
Black Swan

Achievement in Makeup
The Wolfman

Original Score
The King’s Speech

Original Song
Coming Home from Country Strong

Best Animated Short film
Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)

Best Live Action Short Film
The Confession

Achievement in Sound Editing
True Grit

Achievement in Sound Mixing
The King’s Speech

Achievement in Visual Effects
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

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Watch Oscars Academy Awards 2011 Live

Countdown for the 83rd Academy Awards begins today. Well, insofar as this blog is considered. The nominees for the 2011 Oscar Academy Awards were announced last January 25, 2011.

And now, its time for the announcement of the Oscar Academy Awards 2011 winners. The awards night will be hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco. Excited?

Watch Oscars Academy Awards 2011 live this Sunday, February 27, 2011, 8:00 PM ET on ABC.

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Oscars Academy Awards 2011 Nominees

The 2011 Oscars Academy Awards ceremony takes place this month. The nominees were already revealed. Here are the Oscars Academy Awards 2011 nominees:

BEST PICTURE
The Kids Are All Right
Toy Story 3
The Social Network
The King’s Speech
Inception
The Fighter
Black Swan
127 Hours
True Grit
Winter’s Bone

BEST DIRECTOR
David Fincher, The Social Network
Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech
Joel and Ethan Coen, True Grit
Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan
David O. Russell, The Fighter

BEST ACTOR
Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
James Franco, 127 Hours
Jeff Bridges, True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network
Javier Bardem, Biutiful

BEST ACTRESS
Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone
Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine
Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Christian Bale, The Fighter
Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech
Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right
John Hawkes, Winter’s Bone
Jeremy Renner, The Town

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech
Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
Amy Adams, The Fighter
Jackie Weaver, Animal Kingdom

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
The Illusionist
Toy Story 3
How To Train Your Dragon

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Inception
The King’s Speech
The Kids Are All Right
The Fighter
Another Year

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
The Social Network
True Grit
127 Hours
Toy Story 3
Winter’s Bone

BEST FOREIGN FILM
Dogtooth, Greece
Biutiful, Mexico
Incendies, Canada
Hævnen (In a Better World), Denmark
Outside the Law, Algeria

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Gasland
Restrepo
Wasteland
Inside Job

ART DIRECTION
Alice in Wonderland
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Inception
The King’s Speech
True Grit

ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATROGRAPHY
Black Swan
Inception
The King’s Speech
The Social Network
True Grit

ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN
Alice in Wonderland
I Am Love
The King’s Speech
The Tempest
True Grit

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
Killing in the Name
Poster Girl
Strangers No More
Sun Come Up
The Warriors of Qiugang

ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM EDITING
Black Swan
The Fighter
The King’s Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network

ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP
Barney’s Version
The Way Back
The Wolfman

ORIGINAL SCORE
How to Train Your Dragon
Inception
The King’s Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network

ORIGINAL SONG
Coming Home from Country Strong
I See the Light from Tangled
If I Rise from 127 Hours
We Belong Together from Toy Story 3

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Day & Night
The Gruffalo
Let’s Pollute
The Lost Thing
Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
The Confession
The Crush
God of Love
Na Wewe
Wish 143

ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING
Inception
Toy Story 3
Tron: Legacy
True Grit
Unstoppable

ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING
Inception
The King’s Speech
Salt
The Social Network
True Grit

ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS
Alice in Wonderland
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Hereafter
Inception
Iron Man 2

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