A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84. ...more

March 30, 2009

Australian actor Hugh Jackman proved he can do more than just fill out a tux. His charm, style and sense of humor were on display when he opened the telecast with a comical song and dance tribute to the "best picture" nominees. He had less success with a forgettable salute to the comeback of musicals. But for most of the Oscars, the 40-year-old Broadway and film star steered a smooth course. ...more

February 23, 2009

AMC theaters and historic Tampa Theatre are offering two opportunities for you to get into the spirit of the Oscars this weekend. On Saturday, you can watch all five films nominated for best picture at area AMC theaters. On Sunday, Tampa Theatre is hosting "Oscar Night America-Tampa Bay," an evening of glitz and glamour including a red carpet, paparazzi and watching the Academy Awards telecast on the big screen. ...more

February 20, 2009

You can stay in or go out on Sunday night and still be involved with the Academy Awards. ...more

February 19, 2009

Peter Gabriel's minute in the Oscars spotlight will lack one important element: Peter Gabriel. The Academy Award-nominated singer won't perform at the Feb. 22 ceremony to protest an apparently revamped presentation of best original song contenders. Gabriel says in a video on his Web site that he objects to the songs being shortened to 65 seconds apiece and made part of a medley. ...more

February 13, 2009

Take "Good Morning America" and "Project Runway," add some Entertainment Weekly, and you've got the hosts of the red-carpet arrivals show at the Oscars. ...more

February 11, 2009

CLEARWATER - Jerry Lewis is postponing his Feb. 21 performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall until April to prepare for receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Oscars on Feb. 22. ...more

February 10, 2009

Dedicated movie buffs will have a chance to see all five motion pictures that are nominated for "Best Picture" Oscars at a special marathon screening in select AMC theaters on Feb. 21. ...more

February 9, 2009

Want to hear Cameron Crowe's thoughts on winning an Oscar or see how king-sized movie posters are assembled? How about a sneak peek at some of the exclusive exhibitions held at the film academy's Beverly Hills headquarters? ...more

January 6, 2009

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards. ...more

December 12, 2008