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Why NewsRadio's Ninth Funniest Cast Member Shouldn't Host The Oscars
Maybe that's a way for the Academy Awards to go – have actors you wouldn't expect doing mini-scenes from famous films You could also go with a livelier lineup of presenters, better-themed compilation clips, more looks at what's going on live behind the scenes, and about a half-dozen other options What the Oscars absolutely does[...]
Oscars: "I'm Just Ken" Images Released: Gosling, Slash, Gatwa & More
It was the performance we were waiting for heading into ABC's Jimmy Kimmel-hosted 96th Annual Academy Awards broadcast on Sunday night – and it definitely did not disappoint And now, we have some official images from Ryan Gosling's Oscars performance of "I'm Just Ken" – from the Margot Robbie-starring, Greta Gerwig-directed blockbuster hit Barbie[...]
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For us, Jimmy Kimmel's hosting job during ABC's 96th Annual Academy Awards broadcast was a mixed bag The opener-monologue had some way-too-safe jokes mixed in with some random topics – like bringing back up Robert Downey Jr.'s past drug problems But during the show – either leading into a category's presenters on hosting between categories –[...]
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I'm curious to see what people will have to say about Jimmy Kimmel's hosting job during ABC's 96th Annual Academy Awards broadcast On one hand, the opener/monologue was a mixed bag of safe jokes and then very odd targets Personally, we think that Kimmel was better during those between-awards moments and introducing the presenters –[...]
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If you didn't get a chance to tune into ABC's Jimmy Kimmel-hosted 96th Annual Academy Awards broadcast – or maybe you got trapped in the middle of a conversation with someone who can't take a hint and know when to be quiet because the one thing you were waiting to watch was finally on[...]
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Earlier tonight, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took to the main stage of the 96th Annual Academy Awards broadcast on ABC – his fourth time serving as Oscars ringmaster (Kimmel also hosted in 2023, 2018, and 2017) If we're being objective, we would have to say that Kimmel's opening monologue was a mixed bag of safe[...]
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There's nothing like the Academy Awards when it comes to get famous faces to talk about interesting things that we like to cover – for example, the BBC & Showrunner Russell T Davies's upcoming new series of Doctor Who Checking in with Variety on the red carpet, Ncuti Gatwa (Fifteenth Doctor) shared how "surreal" it's been[...]
Oscars Nominations:
Godzilla Minus One got a nomination for visual effects, and Poor Things also had a strong showing, with 11 nominations. The 96th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 10th It will again be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, and broadcast live on ABC. Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer Image Credit Universal. The Oscars Will Be Handed Out On[...]
Encino Man: Astin & Shore Congratulate Fraser & Quan’s Oscar Wins
Well earned!!!! https://t.co/SNeqK1DAJj — Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) March 13, 2023 Brendan…a triumph of a performance by a gargantuan talent…and a very decent human being… I'm moved and incredibly happy for you… Well deserved and well earned… CONGRATULATIONS!!!! https://t.co/XIQ3kpQXmy — Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) March 13, 2023 Never a doubt… pic.twitter.com/kySvZcp2ZV — Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) March 13, 2023 I don't know if you guys saw[...]
Batwoman -- "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two" -- Image Number: BWN108c_0150.jpg -- Pictured: Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne -- Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
That's why it stung a bit and felt like a bit of a heart-crusher when Conroy wasn't included in the "In Memoriam" segment that aired during ABC's broadcast of the Academy Awards, and why we wanted to go on record as saying that he definitely deserved the honor Other voice actors have been included in[...]
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And what better place to do that than Sunday night's 95th Annual Academy Awards ceremony on ABC? Well, that's exactly what Kimmel did to kick off tonight's global broadcast "We want you to have fun, feel safe, and, most importantly, we want me to feel safe," Kimmel said at one point during the monologue. Image: ABC/ABC7[...]
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It's hard to believe that this March will mark one year since "The Slap Heard Round the World (on Social Media)" took place at the 94th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony, airing on ABC That's when Oscar nominee (and eventual winner) Will Smith made his way onto the stage during the live broadcast to slap Oscars[...]
Everything Everywhere At Once: New Poster & Images Ahead of SXSW Debut
Oscars season reached its biggest moment this morning, as the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards were revealed Revealed by Allison Williams and Riz Ahmed, the field is now set for the awards, taking place on Sunday, March 12th, and broadcast live on ABC This year's host is Jimmy Kimmel, his third time Leading the[...]
Wrestling Stars React To Will Smith's Wrestling-Esque Oscar Slap
Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards. We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances We also want to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters and winners for their poise and[...]
Wrestling Stars React To Will Smith's Wrestling-Esque Oscar Slap
A week after resigning from the academy as it was beginning its review of the Oscar winner slapping presenter Chris Rock during the live ABC Academy Awards broadcast over Rock's joke at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ("Jada, I love you, 'G.I Jane 2,' can't wait to see it"), Academy of Motion Picture Arts and[...]
Wrestling Stars React To Will Smith's Wrestling-Esque Oscar Slap
Only hours after Academy Awards broadcast producer Will Packer offered his perspective on Best Actor award-winner Will Smith (King Richard) slapping presenter Chris Rock during the live ABC Academy Awards broadcast over Rock's joke directed at Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith ("Jada, I love you, 'G.I Jane 2,' can't wait to see it"), we have[...]
Wrestling Stars React To Will Smith's Wrestling-Esque Oscar Slap
As a review & investigation of the "The Great Oscars Slap of 2022" between Best Actor award-winner Will Smith (King Richard) and presenter Chris Rock during the live ABC Academy Awards broadcast over Rock's joke directed at Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith ("Jada, I love you, 'G.I Jane 2,' can't wait to see it") gets[...]
Wrestling Stars React To Will Smith's Wrestling-Esque Oscar Slap
By now, pretty much the entire world has chimed in on "The Great Oscars Slap of 2022," where Best Actor nominee Will Smith (King Richard) slapped presenter Chris Rock during the live ABC Academy Awards broadcast over Rock's joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ("Jada, I love you, 'G.I Jane 2,' can't wait to[...]
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After Sunday night's Academy Awards saw Best Actor nominee Will Smith (King Richard) slap presenter Chris Rock during the live ABC broadcast over Rock's joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ("Jada, I love you, 'G.I Jane 2,' can't wait to see it"), Smith took to social media on Monday to post an apology[...]
Wrestling Stars React To Will Smith's Wrestling-Esque Oscar Slap
I am sure I don't need to tell you, but Sunday night's Academy Awards was quite a disgraceful display… and that's before there was any violence on the annual ABC telecast  Of course, the moment that had the world talking was when megastar and soon-to-be Best Actor Award Winner Will Smith marched on stage and[...]
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Less than 24-hours after Best Actor nominee Will Smith (King Richard) slapped presenter Chris Rock during the live broadcast of the Academy Awards over Rock's joke referencing his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ("Jada, I love you, 'G.I Jane 2,' can't wait to see it"), making the two the topic of 95% of the conversations happening online[...]
Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock, Wins Oscar; Charges Not Pressed: Update
Okay, now back to "The Slap That Launched 1000 Memes"… "The Slap That Now Replaces the Batman & Robin Slap Meme." So we're pretty sure by now that you've heard that the only "entertaining" part of ABC's broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards was when Best Actor nominee Will Smith (King Richard) slapped the taste[...]
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Well, that's one way to get people to forget just how tragically bad the Regina Hall, Amy Schumer & Wanda Sykes-hosted ABC broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards was tonight In a move that left the Academy Awards audience in stunned silence and result in an awkward & abrupt cut of the broadcast, nominee for[...]