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2011 ACADEMY AWARD BROADCAST RESTRICTIONS

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AP Television

Los Angeles, Calif., 27 February 2011

1. SOUNDBITE (English) Christian Bale/British actor:

"I missed the F-bomb. But you know what? I've you know - I've laid down many of them before. I think I know what it was all about."

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Natalie Portman/American actor:

"I think that's one of the most beautiful things about the film is that it can be interpreted in so many different ways. I really see it as this one woman's coming of age. And that she becomes a woman, she starts out a girl by finding her own artistic voice and killing the child version of herself. She becomes a woman. I don't see it necessarily as a death at the end, like many people do."

3. SOUNDBITE (English) Natalie Portman/American actor:

"When it was working it was really so, so hectic. We were just working such long days and sleeping 5 hours a night and then just starting the day again and there was so much preparation, so much training that I didn't really necessarily have time to think about what was happening. And dream wise I was just so exhausted every day. I was literally just falling into bed and waking up and going back to set. I think that sort of pace helped me stay so focused for the part. Yeah, I didn't have too many crazy dreams. I'm pretty good at shutting off. This one was a little harder to shake, just the whole mood of the whole movie was so intense. It stayed with me a little longer than usual."

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Natalie Portman/American actor:

"I have no idea. It's one of the most exciting things about being pregnant.

I just am accepting complete unknown. It's a complete mystery and miracle and yeah it's really just accepting that I have no idea and it's what all of us live every day."

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Colin Firth/British actor:

"I don't really want to get entangled in the political judgment on that. I tend to find that my rather insignificant opinions get more attention that they deserve. But I do think on the face of it that that was a short-sighted decision. I do however think that the fact that BFI seems to have taken up that role is very positive. I think that it was probably a sign that the government has recognized a need for a body like that that they need to work closely with to find a way to find a way to get films financed with government cooperation. I'm optimistic at the moment."

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Colin Firth/British actor:

"I think I'm going to cook a lot. I don't think I'm very good at it but I'm going to inflict my cooking on anybody within range. I tend to find that that's a very good way to decompress. I'll probably be the only one eating it. But I think that's what I'm going to."

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Hooper/British director "There was something about the way that I was shooting them, the fact that I like them so much as people probably, probably is in the DNA of the movie.

Their liking for each other is in the DNA of the movie. There's a lot of kindness in the movie and compassion in the movie. Alongside our professional relationship, we respected each other so much was probably what Geoffrey Rush has jokingly referred to as something a little bit more."

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Hooper/British director

"We shot the Geoffrey and Colin stuff first and so when she arrived, she arrived into this incredibly strong bond between them. And it was a source of endless comedy from then on, that she felt that the real love story was between the two men and not between her and Colin. But she acted the supportive wife brilliantly on-camera as you know, but off-camera she was teasing us for the fact that the love story should really be between her husband and her."

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Hooper/British director

"I don't think I'm going to go to bed for a while. I've got Oprah Winfrey at 10am. I've got Today Show at 5am. I don't want to be the first person to go on Oprah drunk so I'll try and restrain myself."

10. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Hooper/British director

"I think I didn't quite believe that there were masterpieces sitting unread in attics. I kinda thought the system worked that there were scouts everywhere as efficient that if there was a script somewhere we'd all know that it existed. The story of how this film came to be is a classic example of how that's not the case. This play failed to be produced as a fringe theater play, as a fringe theater play. So this play was going nowhere when I came to it and my producers came to it and Geoffrey came to it. So it's made me more open-minded to the idea that there may be masterpieces, wonderful stories that are lying neglected and that the system doesn't always deliver to you the best stuff that's out there."

STORYLINE

WINNERS REACT BACKSTAGE

The King's Speech" was crowned best picture Sunday at an Academy Awards ceremony as precise as a state coronation. The monarchy drama won an expected four Oscars, and predictable favorites claimed acting honors.

Colin Firth as stammering British ruler George VI in "The King's Speech" earned the best-actor prize, while Natalie Portman won best actress as a delusional ballerina in "Black Swan."

Firth said he was planning to cook a lot to relax after the exhilaration of a successful awards season.

"I don't think I'm very good at it but I'm going to inflict my cooking on anybody within range. I tend to find that that's a very good way to decompress. I'll probably be the only one eating it," he said.

Backstage in the press room, Portman described how the long days of shooting kept her from dwelling on the film's dark mood.

"I was literally just falling into bed and waking up and going back to set. I think that sort of pace helped me stay so focused for the part. Yeah, I didn't have too many crazy dreams. I'm pretty good at shutting off. This one was a little harder to shake, just the whole mood of the whole movie was so intense. It stayed with me a little longer than usual," she said.

The boxing drama "The Fighter" captured both supporting-acting honors, for Christian Bale as a boxer-turned-drug-abuser and Melissa Leo as a boxing clan's domineering matriarch.

Network censors bleeped Leo for dropping the F-word during her speech.

Backstage, she jokingly conceded it was "probably a very inappropriate place to use that particular word."

Bale joked that he was keeping his language clean.

"I missed the F-bomb. But you know what? I've you know - I've laid down many of them before. I think I know what it was all about."

"The King's Speech" director Tom Hooper described the on-set camaraderie between stars Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth and said finding the story shook his faith in Hollywood's ability to find good scripts.

"It's made me more open-minded to the idea that there may be masterpieces, wonderful stories that are lying neglected and that the system doesn't always deliver to you the best stuff that's out there," he said.

Hooper said he didn't think he'd be going to bed for a while.

"I've got Oprah Winfrey at 10am. I've got Today Show at 5am. I don't want to be the first person to go on Oprah drunk so I'll try and restrain myself," he said.

RIDLEY. EDGERTON, LIU AND SAWYERS REFRESHINGLY EARTHBOUND AT STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS

Some actors are cannily looking to the future.

Joel Edgerton decided to be a presenter at Thursday's (22 SEPT. 2016) Student Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles in order to meet new talent and secure his next paychecks.

"I'm thinking 10 years ahead and I'm, like, 'I need a job.'" he said half-joking.

"I'm a smart guy. I'm like looking to the future. No, I'm seriously looking to the future, because where I started was no film school. There was a film school. But like whether you make it up as you go along, which we did. Or you go to, like, an established film school, it's taking baby steps and dipping your toe into something that feels a little bit unknown. And I think it's an exciting thing, and I think some of the most exciting filmmakers -- to be honest, I feel like the people I want to side up with are people who are starting out. It's a gamble. As an actor, you need to be partnered up with people that make you look good. But it's sometimes a great gamble to work with young filmmakers. And I have a real affinity to that because I remember what it was like to be young filmmaker, and wanting people to kind of partner up with us."

The awards have been established by the Academy as a platform for emerging global talent 43 years ago.

Actor Parker Sawyers who also presented at the event said it was important to discover talent early.

"We know there are incredible alumni, people from the winners of yesteryear. So, it's an exciting time for the future of film -- especially as an actor, I get to see people and meet people and present an award to people I hopefully will be working with in the future," he said.

Some Student Academy Award winners went on to be showbiz powerhouses: Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"), Bob Saget ("Full House"), Spike Lee ("Do the Right Thing"), Trey Parker ("South Park") and John Lasseter ("Toy Story") to name just a few.

Lucy Liu said she felt the time was right to participate in the ceremony, with Hollywood now openly discussing the lack of diversity in the film industry, and making moves to close gender, racial and other gaps.

"I think the timing worked out perfectly. I think there's a great deal of awareness and inclusion in terms of diversity and gender," she said.

"And we're seeing a lot of that tonight. I love that -- I'm presenting the Foreign Film, so I think there's something great about that. And Animation, which I love, too. So the combination of it is perfect."

Winners represented not only the United States, but also Germany, Israel, Poland, China, Greece, Lebanon and other countries.

Beverly Hills, Calif., 22 Sept. 2016

1. Wide exterior Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences building

2. Close-up shot of Academy logo on step-and-repeat backdrop

3. Push in on actress Daisy Ridley posing for photographers

4. Actor Joel Edgerton poses for photographers

5. Fashion shot Lucy Liu poses for photographers

6. Actress Daisy Ridley speaks to reporter

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Daisy Ridley, actress:

"This is the Student Academy Awards. And it's important because this was founded because the Academy, I think 43 years ago, thought that it would be amazing to have something for students. And the quality of work is absolutely amazing. And a lot of winners from tonight have gone on to win Academy Awards."

8. Actor Parker Sawyers poses for photographers

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Parker Sawyers, actor:

"We know there are incredible alumni, people from the winners of yesteryear. So, it's an exciting time for the future of film -- especially as an actor, I get to see people and meet people and present an award to people I hopefully will be working with in the future. And, so, yeah, it's really cool."

10. Wide of group of students posing with Sawyers

11. SOUNDBITE (English) Lucy Liu, actress - on why she agreed to be a presenter at this year's Student Academy Awards:

"I think the timing worked out perfectly. I think there's a great deal of awareness and inclusion in terms of diversity and gender. And we're seeing a lot of that tonight. I love that -- I'm presenting the Foreign Film, so I think there's something great about that. And Animation, which I love, too. So the combination of it is perfect."

12. Actress Lucy Liu poses with Student Academy Award winners

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Ahmad Saleh, student Academy Award Winner, "Ayny," on reactions to his award from the many places he calls home, including Germany, Palestine and Jordan:

"Actually, the most reactions were from Germany. They knew the news faster, because it was announced as a German production. Because it actually is a German production. Even the mayor sent me a letter. I was really surprised. That's really amazing, that the mayor could actually do that, recognize even short film making it to the Oscars. And then Palestine: I was in Palestine, actually, when I heard the news. So, family and some radio stations also tried to tell the news. It was really nice. It was like a surreal day when they told the news -- all the news and friends. In Jordan, as well the film commission of Jordan also contacted me. Yeah, it was very, very nice to see how everybody was very, very happy for this."

14. (Reporter: "When the news came out, what was the response in Greece?")

SOUNDBITE (English) Daphne Matziaraki, student Academy Award Winner, "4.1 Miles":

"I think they were excited. They were excited. You know, America is a far-away place. The Student Oscars sounds like a big thing. It is a big thing. They're very proud because the news wrote a lot because it's a country that's been burdened a lot lately, as you know. And I think people are very happy to hear some good news."

15. Set-up shot Joel Edgerton speaking to reporter

16. SOUNDBITE (English) Joel Edgerton, actor - on why he felt it was important to serve as a presenter at the 2016 Student Academy Awards:

"'Cause I'm thinking 10 years ahead and I'm, like, 'I need a job.' You know what I mean? I'm a smart guy. I'm like looking to the future. No, I'm seriously looking to the future, because where I started was no film school. There was a film school. But like whether you make it up as you go along, which we did. Or you go to, like, an established film school, it's taking baby steps and dipping your toe into something that feels a little bit unknown. And I think it's an exciting thing, and I think some of the most exciting filmmakers -- to be honest, I feel like the people I want to side up with are people who are starting out. It's a gamble. As an actor, you need to be partnered up with people that make you look good. But it's sometimes a great gamble to work with young filmmakers. And I have a real affinity to that because I remember what it was like to be young filmmaker, and wanting people to kind of partner up with us."

17. Actor Joel Edgerton poses with Student Academy Award winners

SHOTLIST

AP Entertainment

Los Angeles, 4 Feb. 2013

1. One-time Oscar winner and current nominee, producer Ben Affleck ("Argo") poses for photographers

2. Two-time Oscar nominee, actress Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook"), poses for photographers

3. Two-time Oscar winner and current nominee, actress Sally Field, poses for photographers

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Sally Field/Oscar Nominee, "Lincoln," on how previous Academy Award experiences have informed this latest one: "Boy it's hard to say. I mean, the Oscars that I won before, that I was nominated before, last time was in the 80's when I was so much younger, and they were important to me, those films were important to me, Norma was hugely important to me, and now I'm not young and I'm this age and time has marched along, and you know, the whole 'Lincoln' journey has been unbelievably important to me. That it culminates in so much recognition is fabulous and so that feels wonderful to me."

5. Two-time Oscar nominee, actress Jacki Weaver, poses for photographers

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Jacki Weaver/Oscar Nominee, "Silver Linings Playbook," on how previous Academy Award experience has informed this new one:

"This time around I know what to expect and I'm not going to be so overwhelmed and frightened. I'm just going to enjoy it. I mean, I am overwhelmed, but it is such an enjoyable series of events and this time I'm going to really make the most of it and enjoy it and not be frightened and shy and scared."

Reporter: "I can't imagine you being scared!'

Weaver: "It is overwhelming. It really is overwhelming. Yeah. Well, it's a juggernaut of events and appearances and talking to strangers, which I've never been great at. I'm much better when I'm pretending to be someone else, which is what my job is."

7. Two-time Oscar nominee, director Tim Burton, poses for photographers

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Tim Burton/Oscar Nominee, "Frankenweenie," on how previous Academy Award experience has informed this new one: "I don't know. This is only the second time I've been here. The way I treat it it's like, especially film -- you feel special about all films -- but with a film like this that gets any kind of recognition is really nice. Because I'm painfully aware of like the amount of work, frame by frame, that people put into it. So I think for a film like this that kind of recognition is special."

9. Two-time Oscar winner and current nominee, screenwriter-producer Mark Boal, poses for photographers with Academy president Hawk Koch (left) and director Kathryn Bigelow (center)

10. SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Boal/Oscar Nominee, "Zero Dark Thirty," on how previous Academy Award experience has informed this new one: "It's special every time. It is special every time, but again the greatest thing about it is you get in these rooms and you get to meet people and spend time with people that are usually pretty inaccessible. To be able to sit down with some of my heroes, that's really the best part about it, to be honest."

11. Three-time Oscar nominee, writer-director David O. Russell, poses for photographers with Academy president Hawk Koch

12. SOUNDBITE (English) David O. Russell/Oscar Nominee, "Silver Linings Playbook," on how previous Academy Award experience has informed this new one: "So I feel different in that I feel probably even more appreciative than I did the first time, and I feel probably even more present. I might have been a little so overwhelmed or nervous for the first time with 'The Fighter' that it was a little harder to take it all in. This time I'm being sure to slow down and take it all in more. and I'm so grateful to be here with the entire cast. I wanted the entire cast of 'The Fighter' and I didn't think that some of them got what they could have gotten. You can't talk about deserved, because nobody really deserves anything. You're just happy if you make the movie. So this is a whole other animal, the world of awards, you know?"

13. Five-time Oscar nominee, composer Alexandre Desplat, poses for photographers

14. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexandre Desplat/Oscar Nominee, "Argo," on how previous Academy Award experiences have informed this new one: "I think the first time is always the best time, because it's something you might have dreamed of. Not as something tangible, it's nothing tangible, oh the Oscars, it's over there somewhere. It suddenly becomes tangible. That's the first time and what happens next, you never know. And we never know. Maybe we never get an invitation again in my life, so the second time you say to yourself, it's incredible that I'm there again and the third time is the same. And today it's the same."

15. Two-time Oscar nominee, actress Naomi Watts, poses for photographers

16. SOUNDBITE (English) Naomi Watts/Oscar Nominee, "The Impossible," on how previous Academy Award experience has informed this new one: "It does feel like, OK, so maybe the first time wasn't a fluke. And it will be fun. And the Oscars is a big deal, like every, all the other events are great too, but your family, I've got family all over the world, and they will be watching the Oscars. It is a big deal for all of them. And you know my kids will probably watch it too, or I don't know, they might fall asleep. But it is a nice thing!"

17. One-time Oscar winner and current nominee, actor Tommy Lee Jones, poses for photographers with Academy president Hawk Koch

18. Two-time Oscar nominee, acress Anne Hathaway ("Les Miserables), poses for photographers

19. Three-time Oscar winner and current nominee, director and producer Steven Spielberg ("Lincoln"), poses for photographers

STORYLINE

OSCAR VETERANS ON WHAT THEY'VE LEARNED

Many of this year's nominees have traveled the Oscar road before.

At this month's annual luncheon, we asked them to share how their previous experiences have changed how they've approached award season this year.

"Boy it's hard to say," said supporting actress nominee Sally Field ("Lincoln"). "I mean, the Oscars that I won before, that I was nominated before, last time was in the 80's when I was so much younger, and they were important to me, those films were important to me, Norma was hugely important to me, and now I'm not young and I'm this age and time has marched along, and you know, the whole 'Lincoln' journey has been unbelievably important to me. That it culminates in so much recognition is fabulous and so that feels wonderful to me."

"This time around I know what to expect and I'm not going to be so overwhelmed and frightened," said Field's competition, Australian actress Jacki Weaver ("Silver Linings Playbook"). "I'm just going to enjoy it. I mean, I am overwhelmed, but it is such an enjoyable series of events and this time I'm going to really make the most of it and enjoy it and not be frightened and shy and scared."

"I feel different in that I feel probably even more appreciative than I did the first time, and I feel probably even more present," said "Silver Linings Playbook" director David O. Russell. "I might have been a little so overwhelmed or nervous for the first time with 'The Fighter' that it was a little harder to take it all in. This time I'm being sure to slow down and take it all in more. and I'm so grateful to be here with the entire cast. I wanted the entire cast of 'The Fighter' and I didn't think that some of them got what they could have gotten. You can't talk about deserved, because nobody really deserves anything. You're just happy if you make the movie. So this is a whole other animal, the world of awards, you know?"

There's a great deal of that world that viewers don't get to see at home, and screenwriter Mark Boal said that's often when the best memories are made.

"It is special every time, but again the greatest thing about it is you get in these rooms and you get to meet people and spend time with people that are usually pretty inaccessible," he said. "To be able to sit down with some of my heroes, that's really the best part about it, to be honest."

The 85th annual Academy Awards will be held Sunday, Feb. 24, in Los Angeles.

HOLLYWOOD PREPARES FOR SUNDAY'S ACADEMY AWARDS

Hollywood is bracing for an Academy Awards that more than any in recent memory has the feel of a high-stakes showdown.

After a second straight year of all-white nominees prompted industry-wide scrutiny, viewers and stars alike are hanging on the opening words of host Chris Rock.

Media gathered on the red carpet and workers made final preparations on Saturday (27 February) outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, which will be at the center of a swirling storm over diversity in the movies and at the Oscars. Protests are planned near the red carpet and some viewers are organizing a boycott of the broadcast.

The 88th Academy Awards are this year charged with enough politics and uncertainty to rival an election debate. Arrivals for the ceremony are to begin by 6 p.m. Eastern (2300 GMT) on Sunday, with the show kicking off at 8:30 p.m. Eastern (0130 Monday GMT) on ABC in the United States.

Security around Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue is especially heighted because Vice President Joe Biden will be attending to give a special presentation with Lady Gaga aimed at combating sexual violence.

HOLLYWOOD PREPARES FOR SUNDAY'S ACADEMY AWARDS

Hollywood is bracing for an Academy Awards that more than any in recent memory has the feel of a high-stakes showdown.

After a second straight year of all-white nominees prompted industry-wide scrutiny, viewers and stars alike are hanging on the opening words of host Chris Rock.

Media gathered on the red carpet and workers made final preparations on Saturday (27 February) outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, which will be at the center of a swirling storm over diversity in the movies and at the Oscars. Protests are planned near the red carpet and some viewers are organizing a boycott of the broadcast.

The 88th Academy Awards are this year charged with enough politics and uncertainty to rival an election debate. Arrivals for the ceremony are to begin by 6 p.m. Eastern (2300 GMT) on Sunday, with the show kicking off at 8:30 p.m. Eastern (0130 Monday GMT) on ABC in the United States.

Security around Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue is especially heighted because Vice President Joe Biden will be attending to give a special presentation with Lady Gaga aimed at combating sexual violence.

AP ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles, 27 February 2016

1. Wide exterior intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Los Angeles, zoom in on Academy Awards signage

2. Wide Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with Oscar statue

3. Close Oscar statue

4. Low-angle view of red carpet outside Dolby Theatre

5. Medium Oscars signage on wall

6. Wide Oscar statue with signage

7. Medium tilt down Oscar statue

8. Wide red carpet outside Dolby Theatre

9. Close electronic signage with Oscar nominees

10. Wide Oscars red carpet from high angle

11. Medium media outside Dolby Theatre

12. Wide media outside Dolby Theatre

13. Close Dolby Theatre signage

14. Wide push in Dolby Theatre with workers and media outside

15. Wide Dolby Theatre with red carpet from high angle

16. Wide Oscars signage in Hollywood

BOLLYWOOD STARS KICK OFF IIFA IN MADRID

Bollywood extravaganza descended on Madrid.

The 17th edition of the IIFA Awards brought an array of Bollywood A-listers who attended the first part of the ceremony on Friday (24 June 2016) night in the Spanish capital.

Indian stars converged on the red carpet to honor the technical categories of the awards.

One of the hosts of the evening Manish Paul said he cannot pick a favorite among the nominees.

"I think all are my favourites. It's a family, you can't choose one," he said.

Perennial baddie Gulshan Grover wasn't nominated in the Performance in a Negative Role category but he made an appearance to cheer for the other on-screen villains.

"I feel it requires a very good actor to play the part of a villain, the part of a bad man because your screen time is less and your deeds are very predictable."

Actor and martial artists Tiger Shroff broke out some of his signature dance moves for the cameras, while actor Boman Irani said to the press his suit was tailored without him even being present in the room.

Meanwhile actress Freida Pinto said that there's a definite awareness in Hollywood of the Indian talent on the market.

"I definitely think they have, they are definitely waking up, but I don't think it is "they are waking up now" I think everybody was always privy of how much talent there was in India," she said.

Whereas American actress Nargis Fakhri admitted she got a lot of jobs in Bollywood based on her work in comedy "Spy."

The International Indian Film Academy Awards has been giving out trophies to its brightest stars in cities across the globe. Previous host cities for the IIFAs included Kuala Lumpur, Tampa Bay, Macau, Singapore, Toronto, Dubai and London.

The gala will resume Saturday night when the creative awards will be given in 13 categories.

BOLLYWOOD STARS KICK OFF IIFA IN MADRID

Bollywood extravaganza descended on Madrid.

The 17th edition of the IIFA Awards brought an array of Bollywood A-listers who attended the first part of the ceremony on Friday (24 June 2016) night in the Spanish capital.

Indian stars converged on the red carpet to honor the technical categories of the awards.

One of the hosts of the evening Manish Paul said he cannot pick a favorite among the nominees.

"I think all are my favourites. It's a family, you can't choose one," he said.

Perennial baddie Gulshan Grover wasn't nominated in the Performance in a Negative Role category but he made an appearance to cheer for the other on-screen villains.

"I feel it requires a very good actor to play the part of a villain, the part of a bad man because your screen time is less and your deeds are very predictable."

Actor and martial artists Tiger Shroff broke out some of his signature dance moves for the cameras, while actor Boman Irani said to the press his suit was tailored without him even being present in the room.

Meanwhile actress Freida Pinto said that there's a definite awareness in Hollywood of the Indian talent on the market.

"I definitely think they have, they are definitely waking up, but I don't think it is "they are waking up now" I think everybody was always privy of how much talent there was in India," she said.

Whereas American actress Nargis Fakhri admitted she got a lot of jobs in Bollywood based on her work in comedy "Spy."

The International Indian Film Academy Awards has been giving out trophies to its brightest stars in cities across the globe. Previous host cities for the IIFAs included Kuala Lumpur, Tampa Bay, Macau, Singapore, Toronto, Dubai and London.

The gala will resume Saturday night when the creative awards will be given in 13 categories.

Madrid, Spain, 24 June 2016

1. Tilt up of the statue representing the awards given at the 17th IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) awards ceremony

2. Close up of logos on panel reading "IIFA weekend Madrid" and "IIFA awards Madrid"

3. Indian television presenter doing lives from the green carpet

4. Cutaway cameras

5. Tilt up of Indian actress and one of the presenters of the gala Sayani Gupta

6. Wide of the main presenter, Indian tv host and actor Manish Paul

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Manish Paul, Indian TV host and actor:

"I think all are my favourites. It's a family, you can't choose one."

8. Indian actor Gulshan Grover posing for the media

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Gulshan Grover, Indian actor:

"I feel it requires a very good actor to play the part of a villain, the part of a bad man because your screen time is less and your deeds are very predictable."

10. Close up of Indian film director and producer Karan Johar

11. Mid of Gulshan Grover posing alongside Pakistani actor and singer Fawad Khan

12. SOUNDBITE (English) Angaraag Mahanta better known as "Papon", Indian singer and music producer:

"Right now I should say Moh Moh Ke Dhaage (song) I'm nominated for, for Best playback singer, so I think it is the stronger right now."

13. "Papon" taking a selfie with a fan

14. Indian actress Freida Pinto talking to the media

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Freida Pinto, Indian actress:

"I definitely think they have, they are definitely waking up, but I don't think it is "they are waking up now" I think everybody was always privy of how much talent there was in India."

16. Wide of Divya Khosla Kumar, Indian actress and film director with her husband posing for photographers

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Boman Irani, actor - on who made his suit:

"Never took my measurements, he just made a suit , he saw me on the television, measured of the television and made me a suit."

18. Indian actor Sooraj Pancholi approaching reporters to take a selfie with them

19. Wide of the green carpet leading to the awards ceremony

20. Mid of couple made of Indian singer Benny Dayal with wife

21. Neil Nitin Mukesh, Indian actor, approaching the media to take a selfie with a reporter

22. SOUNDBITE (English) Nargis Fakhri, actress:

"After 'Spy,' I had 4 Bollywood films I was so busy, so let's see, I don't know if anything comes along , that will be awesome."

23. Indian actor Anil Kapoor walking the red carpet and approaching the media

24. Indian actor Sonu Sood talking to the media

25. Indian actor Aftab Shivdasani with wife Nin Dusanj

26. Indian actress Dia Mirza and husband posing for photographers

27. Tilt up of Indian actress posing for photographers

28. Indian actor and dancer Tiger Shroff posing for the media

29. Tiger Shroff doing a few Bollywood dance moves for the cameras

30. SOUNDBITE (English) Athiya Shetty, Indian actress and model:

"I would be signing soon so as soon as I'll sign I'm sure you guys will know"

Reporter: "Can you share something?"

"Secret, I'll ruin the fun"

31. Indian actress Athiya Shetty posing for photographers

DIRECTOR JON M. CHU PRAISES FILM ACADEMY CHANGES

Director Jon M. Chu is praising the film academy's recent push for a more diverse membership -- but says it's just one part of a larger shift in Hollywood.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 683 new members to join the organization this week -- saying its invitees were 46 percent female and 41 percent minority. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs said it was part of a push to diversify its largely white, male membership.

Chu, who most recently directed the magic-themed thriller "Now You See Me 2," directed two of the invitees -- RZA and Byung-hun Lee -- in 2013's "G.I. Joe: Retaliation."

"I'm really excited that the Academy took very serious, real, quick change. I mean that's a pretty dramatic shift. But it's going to take those moves," Chu said. "And there's still a lot to go when you look at the actual numbers. ... It's sort of symbolic in a certain way. But the real work is going to be done in the actual stories that we tell, and the actual actors that we start to get to know and can expose," he said. "The more diverse voices, the more unique new stories, will only help cinema. So as happy as I am for the Academy, that they are making an effort, and that means a lot – I think the real actual work is going to be in the work, not in the awards system."

Chu's is next set to tackle an adaptation of the 2013 book "Crazy Rich Asians."

DIRECTOR JON M. CHU PRAISES FILM ACADEMY CHANGES

Director Jon M. Chu is praising the film academy's recent push for a more diverse membership -- but says it's just one part of a larger shift in Hollywood.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 683 new members to join the organization this week -- saying its invitees were 46 percent female and 41 percent minority. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs said it was part of a push to diversify its largely white, male membership.

Chu, who most recently directed the magic-themed thriller "Now You See Me 2," directed two of the invitees -- RZA and Byung-hun Lee -- in 2013's "G.I. Joe: Retaliation."

"I'm really excited that the Academy took very serious, real, quick change. I mean that's a pretty dramatic shift. But it's going to take those moves," Chu said. "And there's still a lot to go when you look at the actual numbers. ... It's sort of symbolic in a certain way. But the real work is going to be done in the actual stories that we tell, and the actual actors that we start to get to know and can expose," he said. "The more diverse voices, the more unique new stories, will only help cinema. So as happy as I am for the Academy, that they are making an effort, and that means a lot – I think the real actual work is going to be in the work, not in the awards system."

Chu's is next set to tackle an adaptation of the 2013 book "Crazy Rich Asians."

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Los Angeles, 27 February 2016

1. Wide Dolby Theatre with Oscar statue

2. Medium Oscars red carpet with Oscar statue

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3. BTS b-roll: Jon M. Chu on-set of "Now You See Me 2" (mute audio)

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Los Angeles, 30 June 2016

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Jon M. Chu/Director: "I'm really excited that the Academy took very serious, real, quick change. I mean that's a pretty dramatic shift. But it's going to take those moves. And there's still a lot to go when you look at the actual numbers. I'm super proud of everyone who got in there. And of course it doesn't determine like any votes or anything like that – which again, isn't a big deal. I feel like the Academy Awards is one thing. It's an award show. It's an organization, it's sort of symbolic in a certain way. But the real work is going to be done in the actual stories that we tell, and the actual actors that we start to get to know and can expose."

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5. BTS b-roll: Jon M. Chu on-set of "Now You See Me 2" (mute audio)

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Los Angeles, 30 June 2016

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Jon M. Chu/Director: "The more diverse voices, the more unique new stories, will only help cinema. So as happy as I am for the Academy, that they are making an effort, and that means a lot – I think the real actual work is going to be in the work, not in the awards system."

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7. Close zoom to wide Jon M. Chu at "Now You See Me 2" premiere (mute audio)

8. Medium Chu at premiere (mute audio)

SHOTLIST

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Santa Monica, California, 23 February 2013

1. Wide Santa Monica pier

2. Wide parasailor on over the Pacific Ocean

3. Wide tented site of the Film Independent Spirit Awards

4. Wide Film Independent Spirit Awards

5. Actors Bruce Willis and actress wife Emmy Heming posing for photographers

6. Actors Rosemarie DeWitt and Rob Livingston pose for photographers

7. Actor Marcia Gay Hardin (right, in white) poses for photographers

8. Actor Andy Samberg speaking to reporter

9. (Reporter: "How is this not the Oscars?") SOUNBITE (English) John Waters/Independent Filmmaker:

"Well, I like the Oscars, too. But this is the hip version. This is the one where we want fun. This is the one where people they don't care if they aren't gonna win. There's just as much anxiety here, because everybody wants to win this, too. And the old-school thing was that if you win the Spirits you won't win the Oscars, but that isn't even true anymore. We'll see."

10. Setup shot actor Bradley Cooper speaking to reporter

11. SOUNDBITE (English) Bradley Cooper/Oscar Nominee, on how he'll get ready for the Academy Awards:

"You know, I don't know. I don't know what it'll be. I'll probably get up and do something physical and eat something and then make sure my mom's alright."

12. Setup shot actor Bradley Cooper speaking to reporters

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Bradley Cooper/Actor-Oscar Nominee, "Silver Livings Playbook":

"I would just kill if Bob (Robert De Niro) wins. I would just love it if Robert would win."

14. Setup shot "Silver Linings Playbook" producers Jonathan Gordon and Bruce Cohen speaking to reporters.

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Bruce Cohen, Producers-Oscar Nominees, "Silver Linings Playbook":

"I recommend not drinking a lot before you get in the car, because I think you do want to at least make it through the red carpet. Then, at the reception, you have a glass of champaign. But, for me, it's my favorite day of the year. It always has been since I was eight years old. I would start getting excited five or six days in advance, just to watch on television. So, everytime I get to be there -- either as a nominee or when I produce the show -- it is literally like a greay come true happening over and over again. I just try to enjoy it and take in every single second. as it's happening."

16. Fashion shot: "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actress Quvenzhan� Wallis

17. (Reporter: "Talk to me about tomorrow. What is your day going to be like from the minute you get up to the minute you get into the car. How is it going to go? What are you going to eat? Who is going to come over and get you ready? Give me the whole story of the day, getting ready for the Oscars."

SOUNDBITE (English) Quvenzhan� Wallis/Actress-Oscar Nominee, "Beasts of the Southern Wild":

"I have no idea."

18. "A Royal Affair" actor Mads Mikkelsen and filmmaker-wife Hanne Jacobson speak with reporters

19. Hanne Jacobson/Actess, on how she and husband Mads Mikkelsen ("A Royal Affair") prepare for the Academy Awards:

"That's a difficult one. I don't know. Relax. Talk a little drink before."

Mads Mikkelsen/Actor, "A Royal Affair":

"Two. Two drinks."

20. Woman hold up envelope including "The Invisible War" documentarian Kirby Dick's ticket for the Academy Awards

21. SOUNDBITE (English) Kirby Dick/Documentarian-Oscar Nominee, "The Invisible War," on preparing for the Oscars red carpter:

'Well, it's the second time for me, so, I'm glad it (the ticket) was in my hands, let's just put it that way. It's always hard to made sure you always have the tickets. Tickets are always so desired that it's good that they're in your hands."

22. Documentarians Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering speaking to reporter

23. SOUNDBITE (English) Amy Ziering/Documentarian-Oscar Nominee, "The Invisible War," on preparing for the Oscars red carpet:

"You know where the expression, 'It takes a village,' came from? It came from a women getting ready for Oscar morning. It's, like, such an entourage. I mean, this just does not happen. I'm like 10 sessions away from early seahag. So, it's going to be a lot of work. We're going to start super early to sort of start the transformation."

Kirby Dick/Documentarian: "And you don't interrupt her, either. No phone calls. Oh, no."

24. "Beasts of the Southern Wild Director Benh Zeitlin speaking to reporters

25. SOUNDBITE (English) Benh Zeitlin/Director-Oscar Nominee, "Beasts of the Southers Wild," on preparing for the Academy Awards:

"I heard it's like steroids of like everything I've seen before. I don't know. It's going to be great. It's a circus. I love the circus."

26. Wide arrivals line for the Film Independent Spirit Award

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INDIE-FILMMAKERS SHOW OSCAR SPIRIT

While the countdown for the Oscar ceremony is on, celebrities on the red carpet for the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica last night ( Saturday Feb 23 ) had a taster of things to come.

Indie film maker John Waters was there and compared the two events:

"Well, I like the Oscars, too. But this is the hip version. " he said.

"This is the one where people they don't care if they aren't gonna win. There's just as much anxiety here, because everybody wants to win this, too. And the old-school thing was that if you win the Spirits you won't win the Oscars, but that isn't even true anymore. We'll see."

Tips for Oscar preparations were freely shared:

"That's a difficult one. I don't know. Relax. Talk a little drink before." says actress Hanne Jacobson, and husband Mads Mikkelsen adds:"Two. Two drinks."

But Bruce Cohen who produced "Silver Linings Playbook"does not agree:

"I recommend not drinking a lot before you get in the car, because I think you do want to at least make it through the red carpet.

The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be presented Sunday night in 24 categories at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles from 830p to about midnight EST, hosted by Seth MacFarlane and televised live on ABC.

"Argo" is the current best picture favorite, but "Lincoln" may actually win the most Oscars because of its strength in actor,directing and craft categories.

FILM ACADEMY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL GOVERNORS AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Actor Jackie Chan, film editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentarian Frederick Wiseman are getting honorary Academy Awards.

The film academy announced Thursday (1 SEPT. 2016) that the four industry veterans will receive Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards ceremony in November.

Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs described the recipients as "true pioneers and legends in their crafts."

Chan has written, directed, produced and starred in dozens of films, dazzling with his stunts and martial arts. His most recent release is "Skiptrace" with Johnny Knoxville; past credits include the "Rush Hour" series with Chris Tucker, "The Karate Kid" reboot and voicing a monkey in the animated "Kung-Fu Panda" films.

Wiseman started making documentaries in 1967. His most recent was last year's "In Jackson Heights," about a community in Queens, New York, considered one of the most culturally diverse in the U.S.

The eighth annual Governors Awards will be presented Nov. 12.

Recent recipients include Spike Lee, Debbie Reynolds and Gena Rowlands last year.

Shanghai, 11 June 2016

1. Wide shot Jackie Chan high-fiving fans as he enters red carpet of the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival

2. Various shots Jackie Chan on red carpet

Shanghai, China, 18 Jun 2015

3. Various of Jackie Chan walking red carpet, waving at media

4. Medium shot of Jackie Chan signing wall

5. Wide shot Jackie Chan greeting fans, walking into event hall

Venice, Italy, 29 Aug. 2014

6. Various of filmmaker Frederick Weisman posing for photographers with lifetime achievement Golden Lion award

SHOTLIST

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Los Angeles, 27 January 2013

1. Exterior shot of Shrine Exhibition Center

2. Wide shot of SAG red carpet

3. Med shot of large SAG statue with red carpet in background

Med shot of Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria on red carpet

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Alec Baldwin, Actor, on shooting last '30 Rock' episode: "It was very tough. We shot the ending - it was exterior in the city late one night outdoors by the water at a harbor in lower Manhattan and it was very cold and it was really, really - people were really, really sad because we're never going to have it that good again. But I have other things."

5. Med shot of Peter Facinelli on carpet

SOUNDBITE (English) Peter Facinelli, Actor, who he's rooting for in the Super Bowl: (Reporter: Who you voting for in the Super Bowl?)

Peter Facinelli: "49er's, because I'm from New York originally but it moved to California way back when and I feel like I have to now that I'm kind of a native."

Wide shot of carpet

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Gloria Ruben, Actress, on being part of film 'Lincoln': "There was something definitely very unique and special about when we were filming this movie. It had such an extraordinary feel - just everybody on the set. There was such respect and such a reverence; a lot of play and a lot of fun but such kind of a reverence about what we were doing."

7. Med shot of Ken Howard

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Ken Howard, Actor, on friend Dick Van Dyke: "One thing I think that's marvelously ironic is that in this first time as we're SAG/AFTRA - Dick Van Dyke's the perfect representative because he did everything. He was an announcer and television and film and Broadway."

9. Med shot of Kelly Osbourne, pull out to wide

10. SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Stonestreet, Actor, on success of 'Modern Family': "We have a great writing staff. It's a - all hands on deck effort over there from craft services to executive producer to actor to gaffer - everybody takes their job very seriously and I think that's what the audience responds to is how every Monday we start a new episode and we strive to make the best half-hour of TV on TV."

11. Wide shot of Steve Buscemi on carpet with wife, Director Jo Andres

12. SOUNDBITE (English) Steve Buscemi, Actor, on 'Boardwalk Empire': "It's always fun to shoot. Those last couple episodes were really - we felt like we were like running a lot. Nucky was on the run literally but I love the writers, I love the paces that they put us through and I'm looking forward to season four."

13. SOUNDBITE (English) John Goodman, Actor, on 'Argo' wins: "It was such a surprise the last few things and I think it's well deserved but it's just a ball. I'm just enjoying it."

14. Med shot of Mayim Bialik on carpet

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Mayim Bialik, Actress, on 'Big Bang Theory' recognition (starts camera on her purse): "It's exciting to be nominated by your peers especially when you're a large ensemble is very a special. It's not easy to be part of a large ensemble so it's especially special."

16. Fashion shot of Sally Field on carpet

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Sally Field, Actress, on how SAG awards differ: "It's all the actors. It's all the tribe and I've always been proud to be a member of the tribe and I will never not be kind of tickled and thrilled every time I say, 'Oh, I'm an actor.' 'What do you do for living?' 'I'm an actor.' So it's great that this is the actors."

18. Medium shot of actresses Jennifer Garner and Julianne Moore posing on red carpet

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Rico Rodriguez, Actor, on preparing for awards: "Actually I woke up at something like 8:30 this morning. I don't know why. I just decided to. My routine is to basically like 5 min. before I have to leave I get ready because I find it ironic how the girls have to do these like three, four hours to get ready while me - I'm just playing James Bond games and like eating my lunch and it's like, 'Oh, I have to get ready? Okay, cool."

20. Med shot of 'Modern Family' stars Rico Rodriguez and Ed O'Neill shake hands and O'Neill's wife Catherin Rusoff comes in shot and hugs Rodriguez.

21. SOUNDBITE (English) Ed O'Neill, Actor, on popularity of 'Modern Family': "I just think it's very entertaining, very fast paced and very well written."

Catherine Rusoff, Actress and O'Neill's wife: "People see themselves in it."

Ed O'Neill: "I think people can kind of identify certain aspects of the different families. If it's not one it's another."

22. Med shot of Edie Falco pull out to wide

23. Fashion shot of Nina Dobrev on carpet

24. Med shot of Neil Patrick Harris pan to shot of Jessica Lang

25. SOUNDBITE (English) Dick Van Dyke, Actor, on being honored with Lifetime Achievement Award: "Well, and it really is kind of a pinnacle of a career and you have to live long enough I think. I'm so tickled. I'm excited and I'm the only one who knows he's going to win."

26. Med shot of Jessica Chastain on carpet, pan to Anna Gunn, pan to Mayim Bialik

27. John Hamm and wife and fellow actor Jennifer Westfeldt

28. Fashion shot of Sofia Vergara

29. Fashion shot of Amanda Seyfried

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ACTORS GATHER FOR SAG WARM-UP TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS

A puzzling Academy Awards season will sort itself out a bit more on Sunday with the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where top performers gather to honor their own in what often is a prelude for who'll go home with an Oscar.

Among nominees for the 19th annual guild awards are Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones for the Civil War epic "Lincoln"; Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway for the Victor Hugo musical adaptation "Les Miserables"; and Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Oscar recipient Robert De Niro for the oddball romance "Silver Linings Playbook."

Actors were buzzing about the awards, the films and their TV shows on the SAG red carpet. Alex Baldwin talked about shooting the final episode of '30 Rock.' "It was very tough. We shot the ending - it was exterior in the city late one night outdoors by the water at a harbor in lower Manhattan and it was very cold and it was really, really - people were really, really sad because we're never going to have it that good again. But I have other things."

Gloria Ruben, who played Elizabeth Kickly in 'Lincoln,' said the cast knew they were part of something special. "There was something definitely very unique and special about when we were filming this movie. It had such an extraordinary feel - just everybody on the set. There was such respect and such a reverence; a lot of play and a lot of fun but such kind of a reverence about what we were doing."

Honors from the actors union, next weekend's Directors Guild of America Awards and Saturday night's Producers Guild of America Awards _ whose top honor went to "Argo" _ typically help to establish clear favorites for the Oscars.

'Argo' cast member John Goodman says he's tickled about the wins. "It was such a surprise the last few things and I think it's well deserved but it's just a ball. I'm just enjoying it."

But Oscar night on Feb. 24 looks more uncertain this time after some top directing prospects, including Ben Affleck for "Argo" and Kathryn Bigelow for "Zero Dark Thirty," missed out on nominations. Both films were nominated for best picture, but a movie rarely wins the top Oscar if its director is not also in the running.

Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" would seem the Oscar favorite with 12 nominations. Yet "Argo" and Affleck were surprise best-drama and director winners at the Golden Globes, and then there's Saturday's Producers Guild win for "Argo," leaving the Oscar race looking like anybody's guess.

The Screen Actors Guild honors at least should help to establish solid front-runners for the stars. All four of the guild's individual acting winners often go on to receive the same prizes at the Academy Awards.

The guild also presents an award for overall cast performance, its equivalent of a best-picture honor. The nominees are "Argo," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," "Les Miserables," "Lincoln" and "Silver Linings Playbook."

Yet the cast prize has a spotty record at predicting the eventual best-picture recipient at the Oscars. Only eight of 17 times since the guild added the category has the cast winner gone on to take the best-picture Oscar. "The Help" won the guild's cast prize last year, while Oscar voters named "The Artist" as best picture.

Such past guild cast winners as "The Birdcage," "Gosford Park" and "Inglourious Basterds" also failed to take the top Oscar.

The show features nine television categories, as well.

Receiving the guild's life-achievement award is Dick Van Dyke, who presented the same prize last year to his "The Dick Van Dyke Show" co-star, Mary Tyler Moore. On the red carpet Van Dyke talked about the milestone. "Well, and it really is kind of a pinnacle of a career and you have to live long enough I think. I'm so tickled. I'm excited and I'm the only one who knows he's going to win."

Van Dyke's award will have been presented by his 1960s sitcom's creator and co-star, Carl Reiner, and Alec Baldwin.

SHOTLIST:

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Beverly Hills, Calif., 27 Feb. 2016

1. Wide exterior Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences building

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Beverly Hills, Calif., 28 Feb. 2014

2. Sign: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Building

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Los Angeles, 14 Nov. 2015

3. Fashion shot of actress Brie Larson

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New York, 2 Dec. 2015

4. Medium of actor John Boyega arriving at the Star Wars "Force 4 Fashion" event

5. Fashion pan of John Boyega

6. Wide of John Boyega

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Beverly Hills, Calif., 9 Feb. 2016

7. Medium of actress Rachel McAdams posing for photographers

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Beverly Hills, Calif., 4 Aug. 2015

8. Medium of Regina King posing for photos

9. Zoom out to wide of Regina King

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Los Angeles, 14 Nov. 2015

10. Medium of director Scott Cooper (right) and wife Jocelyne Cooper

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Glendale, Calif., 23 Nov. 2015

11. Medium of actor Michael B. Jordan and charity-event emcee

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Los Angeles, 1 March 2016

12. Wide of actress Freida Pinto poses for photographers

13. Fashion pan of Freida Pinto

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Beverly Hills, 8 Feb. 2016

14. Fashion pan of Alicia Vikander at the Oscar nominees luncheon

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Las Vegas, 24 April 2016

15. Director-actor Nate Parker and actress Aja Naomi King speak to reporter

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Los Angeles, 14 Nov. 2015

16. Wide of director Adam McKay posing for photographers

17. Push in to medium of Adam McKay

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Anaheim, California, 15 Aug. 2015

18. Medium of actor Oscar Issac speaking to reporter

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New York, 22 April 2016

19. Medium of America Ferrera on the red carpet

20. Fashion pan of America Ferrera

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New York, 5 Feb. 2016

21. Medium of Dakota Johnson arriving at the "How to be Single" premiere

22. Zoom out to wide of Dakota Johnson

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New York, 8 March 2016

23. Medium of Emma Watson speaking at a UN event for International Women's Day

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New York, 12 June 2016

24. Wide of Daniel Dae Kim arriving at the Tony Awards

25. Push in to medium of Daniel Dae Kim

26. Zoom out to wide of Daniel Dae Kim

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Santa Monica, Calif., 17 Jan. 2016

27. Medium of Kate Beckinsale arriving at the Critics' Choice Awards

28. Zoom out to wide of Kate Beckinsale

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Los Angeles, 13 April 2016

29. Wide of Tom Hanks, left, and Rita Wilson, right, arriving at an event

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New York, 12 June 2016

30. Medium of Bobby Cannavale, left, and Rose Byrne, right, arriving at the Tony Awards

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Anaheim, Calif., 15 Aug. 2015

31. Wide of a giant Oscar statue

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Los Angeles, 5 April 2016

32. Medium of Tom Hiddleston arriving at the premiere of "The Night Manager"

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Los Angeles, 7 June 2016

33. Medium of Nia Long arriving at a ELLE Women in Comedy event

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Beverly Hills, Calif., 1 Nov. 2015

34. Medium of Michelle Rodriguez arriving at the Hollywood Film AWards

35. Fashion pan of Michelle Rodriguez

36. Medium of Michelle Rodriguez

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New York, 24 June 2015

37. Medium of Dennis Haysbert arriving at the premiere of "Ted 2"

38. Zoom out to wide of Dennis Haysbert

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FILM ACADEMY INVITES 683 NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN

Six months after announcing intentions to double the number of female and minority members in its ranks by 2020, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 683 new members to join the organization.

The academy says its invitees are 46 percent female, 41 percent minority and represent 59 countries.

Should all of the invitees accept, the new class would make the academy's overall membership 27 percent female and 11 percent non-white, up from 25 percent and 8 percent respectively.

Tom Hiddleston, America Ferrera, John Boyega and Rachel McAdams, Emma Watson, Michael B. Jordan and Freida Pinto are among the actors invited to membership.

The 2016 group of invitees is the academy's largest ever and more than doubles last year's class, said President Cheryl Boone Isaacs.

She said the academy has worked for several years to diversify its largely white, male membership. Last year's #OscarsSoWhite movement amplified that conversation.

The academy announced sweeping changes to its recruitment and voting practices in January after a second straight year of all-white acting nominees for the Academy Awards.

In March, the organization added three new members to its board of governors and appointed six minority members to other leadership positions.

OSCAR CARPET RUSHED OUT IN ADVANCE OF EXPECTED STORMS

About a day earlier than motion-picture academy officials announced it was likely to happen, the red carpet was rolled out onto a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard Tuesday night (25 FEB. 2014) for the 86th Annual Academy Awards -- and with less than an hour's notice to media outlets.

So why the rush?

Blame what the National Weather Service warned would be two storms, the second being "the strongest the area has experienced in about three years."

Forecasters are predicting above-average rainfall, gusty winds, maybe even thunderstorms -- nothing for many parts of the planet, but a big deal for Los Angeles, where mild-and-sunny days are the norm.

The 86th Annual Academy Awards is set for Sunday 2 March, for which the weather service forecasts partly cloudy conditions and only 10 percent chance of rain.

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Los Angeles, 25 February 2014

1. Various of 86th Annual Academy Awards arrivals area and red carpet being rolled out onto Hollywood Boulevard

OSCARS ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET

Four days before the Academy Awards, it's time to roll.

Workers rolled out massive sections of red carpet along Hollywood Boulevard on Wednesday (18 FEB. 2015) in preparation for the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday.

After laying down the carpet early in the morning, workers immediately got to work using tools to link carpet sections together so nothing trips up nervous nominees before they make it inside for the ceremony.

Actors, filmmakers, publicists and other guests will pose for photographers and stroll down the carpet starting at around 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, and the 87th Academy Awards will begin at 5:30 p.m. (0130 GMT, 23 Feb.)

AP Entertainment

Los Angeles, 18 February 2015

1. Wide Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, site of the Academy Awards

2. Medium Oscar statue outside theatre

3. Low-angle of red carpet rolled up on street with Oscars signage in background

4. Wide workers roll red carpet toward camera with Oscars signage in background

5. Wide pan right workers roll out Oscars red carpet

6. Medium pan left standing workers roll out Oscars red carpet

7. Wide pan left workers roll out Oscars red carpet with Dolby Theatre in background

8. Medium workers kick carpet to roll it out

9. Medium workers move and unfold red carpet

10. Wide workers lay down Oscars red carpet

11. Wide high-angle Dolby Theatre with red carpet along Hollywood Boulevard

12. Medium signage for Dolby Theatre and Oscars

13. Wide workers piece together Oscars red carpet

14. Medium Oscars exterior decor

15. Wide worker pieces together red carpet sections in front of Dolby Theatre

16. Close worker pieces together carpet sections

17. Medium worker pieces together carpet sections

18. Wide tilt up Oscar statue and Dolby Theatre entrance

REDMAYNE, CUMBERBATCH, KEATON, WITHERSPOON READY FOR BAFTAS

Real-life friends and awards-season rivals Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch are going head-to-head at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, an event that aims to rival the Oscars for glamour, if not for weather.

The air was chilly but the sun shone as the stars walked the red carpet outside London's Royal Opera House. The awards ceremony is British cinema's glitziest event, and an important stop for Hollywood awards hopefuls.

Julianne Moore, Steve Carell, Michael Keaton and Reese Witherspoon were among the American actors to walk the red carpet.

British stars attending included actors Jack O'Connell, Imelda Staunton and Rosamund Pike, former soccer star David Beckham - and, getting some of the loudest cheers, scientist Stephen Hawking, subject of nominated biopic "The Theory of Everything."

Redmayne and Cumberbatch are both best-actor nominees for playing scientific heroes - Redmayne as Hawking, and Cumberbatch as code-cracking mathematician Alan Turing in "The Imitation Game."

Redmayne beat Cumberbatch to a Golden Globe last month, and bookmakers have made him the strong favorite to take a BAFTA. The pair will face off again at Hollywood's Academy Awards on Feb. 22.

Redmayne said the film's success had been "mind-blowing," but insisted he hadn't been changed by the awards-season whirlwind.

"You know what? I try not to think about it all too much. Really, for me, it's about putting one foot in front of the other," he said.

"This film was such a high stakes game for all of us because we cared so much about what the Hawkings thought that frankly everything has been a gift since they enjoyed the film. So no, I'm just trying to enjoy it - everyone says 'enjoy it,' and I am, so at the moment that's good," he smiled.

Sunday's prizes, known as BAFTAs, have a strong record of anticipating Oscars success. British talent has been especially well represented in Hollywood this year, led by multiple awards nominations for "The Theory of Everything" and "The Imitation Game."

"It means a hell of a lot. It's great for the film, which is great for Alan Turing, which is incredibly important for all those involved in the film," said Cumberbatch.

"I know the Turing family are very much rooting for us all tonight and that means a great deal, as does their support for the entire film and everything that has happened with it. It's exciting, it's really exciting," he added.

One British star who wasn't nominated for a BAFTA or Academy Award was David Oyelowo, despite wowing critics and audiences with his portrayal of Martin Luther Jr. in civil rights drama "Selma."

"I wish David Oyelowo was amongst them, as he deserves to be - it's the one bitter note of the evening," noted Cumberbatch.

Awards organizers say "Selma" was overlooked because it arrived in Britain too late for the 6,500 academy members to see it. The film's tally of just two Oscar nominations helped spark a debate about Hollywood's lack of diversity.

The British academy also overlooked Mike Leigh's artist biopic "Mr. Turner" in the major categories, despite critical praise and a Cannes best-actor prize for star Timothy Spall.

But Leigh has not been forgotten. He is due to receive a lifetime honor, the British Academy Fellowship, for a body of films blending social realism and sly humor.

However, bookmakers say Richard Linklater's "Boyhood" - a coming-of-age story filmed over 12 years - is the favorite to take the best-picture BAFTA and secure its place as an Oscars front-runner.

"We never expected any of this ever in a million years," said "Boyhood" actress Patricia Arquette. "Really, we didn't know if anybody would go and see this movie, so it's been so meaningful to us because the love we made it with has been met and returned to us."

"The Grand Budapest Hotel," Wes Anderson's candy-colored comedy about a chaotic central European hostelry, leads the race with 11 nominations, including best picture and best director.

"The Theory of Everything," directed by James Marsh, and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's showbiz satire "Birdman" each have 10 nominations, while Morten Tyldum's "The Imitation Game" has nine. "Boyhood" and Damien Chazelle's drumming drama "Whiplash" have with five nominations apiece.

The best-picture nominees are "Birdman," ''Boyhood," ''The Grand Budapest Hotel," ''The Imitation Game" and "The Theory of Everything."

"It was a bold experiment in filmmaking and challenging and I loved it," said "Birdman" star Michael Keaton on the red carpet.

"I loved doing it, I loved making it and the result is so exciting and people are really appreciating it - really, really appreciating it," he added.

The best-actor contest pits Keaton against Redmayne, Cumberbatch and Ralph Fiennes for "Grand Budapest Hotel," plus Jake Gyllenhaal for "Nightcrawler."

Best-actress contenders are bookies' favorite Julianne Moore for "Still Alice," Felicity Jones for "The Theory of Everything," Amy Adams for "Big Eyes," Reese Witherspoon for "Wild" and Rosamund Pike for "Gone Girl."

Pike, nominated for playing chillingly perfect Amy in David Fincher's thriller, said she would be delighted to win, but was prepared to lose.

"As an actor you are trained to come to terms with disappointment, because the early stages of an actor's career is rife with disappointment. So, I'm practiced," she smiled.

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1. Medium shot of Michael Keaton posing for photographers, zoom in

2. Close of Michael Keaton

3. SOUNDBITE (English) Michael Keaton, actor - on whether he knew the movie would receive awards when he was making it:

"I never, I mean, you never think of that. The job was so difficult and so demanding that there was really no time to think about anything but getting through the day. It was a bold experiment in filmmaking and challenging and I loved it. I loved doing it, I loved making it and the result is so exciting and people are really appreciating it - really, really appreciating it."

4. Medium of Reese Witherspoon posing for photos, tilt down and up

5. Close of Witherspoon being interviewed

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Reese Witherspoon, actress - on being nominated for Best Actress:

"It's wonderful. This is just such a huge honor to be recognized in the international film community and it's such a great group of people to be included with, I'm just thrilled."

(Reporter: You loved this role didn't you - you didn't bring the backpack with you I noticed?)

"No. I've got it under my coat. No I loved this part. I bought the book in 2011 and worked really hard collaborating with Nick Hornby to adapt the book to make it a screenplay and it was just a really special experience in my life. Probably the greatest role of my life."

7. Medium of Rosamund Pike posing for photos, pull out

8. Medium of Rosamund Pike being interviewed

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Rosamund Pike, actress - on if she's feeling competitive:

"You do a few of these things and you genuinely don't mind (if you win or lose) and then you think 'actually, it would be really nice to win.' But, it's not like you're going to be crushed or in a sobbing mess if you don't win. It's a game, I'm a big girl. As an actor, the other thing, which I didn't know if anyone has said, as an actor you are trained to come to terms with disappointment, because the early stages of an actor's career is rife with disappointment. So, I'm practiced."

10. Medium of Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe

11. Close of Eddie Redmayne being interviewed

12. SOUNDBITE (English) Eddie Redmayne, actor - on all the nominations he's received at various awards ceremonies:

"You know what? I try not to think about it all too much. Really, for me, it's about putting one foot in front of the other. This film was such a high stakes game for all of us because we cared so much about what the Hawkings thought that frankly everything has been a gift since they enjoyed the film. So no, I'm just trying to enjoy it - everyone says 'enjoy it,' and I am, so at the moment that's good."

13. Medium of Patricia Arquette and guest posing for photos

14. SOUNDBITE (English) Patricia Arquette, actress - on the recognition "Boyhood" has received:

"We're very grateful to the audiences in England that have come out to support this movie and also all the writers and the critics who wrote so personally about this movie. We never expected any of this ever in a million years. Really, we didn't know if anybody would go and see this movie, so it's been so meaningful to us because the love we made it with has been met and returned to us. I've had call from people who have said that immediately they called their mom and apologized, or couples that said they decided not to get divorced. People were very personally invested in this movie as much as we were."

15. Medium of Ethan Hawke posing for photos

16. SOUNDBITE (English) Ethan Hawke, actor - on being at the BAFTAs:

"Well, I don't know. I've been hearing about the BAFTAs my whole life and, of course, if you speak English, actors from this part of the world are the best in my profession. So, I've always held this country in a high regard in that way. So, it means a lot to me."

17. Close of Imelda Staunton

18. SOUNDBITE (English) Imelda Staunton, actress - on being nominated for "Pride":

"I keep forgetting that, because I'm presenting something, so I'm concentrating on that and I keep thinking 'oh yeah, yeah, yeah, nominated.' Listen, as long as the word 'Pride' is shouted out tonight, I'm happy."

(Reporter: You've been here before, you can put perspective on it all - is it madness?)

"What it is is it is a great celebration, that's what it should be, and, as we've said, the work is the thing and, as Susan Sarandon said, there is a lot of work that goes unrecognized but we are the lucky few tonight who are being recognized."

19. Medium of Keira Knightley and James Righton posing for photos

20. Close, pull out, Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson posing for photos

21. Medium of Ralph Fiennes

22. SOUNDBITE (English) Ralph Fiennes, actor - on his Best Actor nominated role in "The Grand Budapest Hotel":

"I had a great opportunity. It was a great gift for any actor, that part and I was thrilled that Wes (Anderson) invited me to play Monsieur Gustave and I grabbed it with both hands."

23. Close of Steve Carell

24. SOUNDBITE (English) Steve Carell, actor - on being at the BAFTAs:

"I've never been here. It is an enormous... It's the cliche that everybody is saying, it's such an honor, but it really is. I've been telling people - I'm trying to take these mental pictures all the way through tonight because I think otherwise it's just going to be this wash of information and I won't be able to decipher any part of it later on. It's very, very exciting."

25. Medium of Mark Ruffalo and Sunrise Coigney posing for photos

26. Tilt down and up of Felicity Jones

27. Tilt up Julianne Moore

28. Close of David Beckham

29. SOUNDBITE (English) David Beckham, sports personality - on being at the BAFTAs:

"Obviously I'm proud to be here tonight. I'm excited. It's my first BAFTAs and to be here with so many great, talented people that are going to get a lot of recognition on a night which deserves it. So yeah, it's an exciting night."

30. Medium of Benedict Cumberbatch

31. SOUNDBITE (English) Benedict Cumberbatch, actor - on being nominated in the Best Actor category:

"It means a lot. It's my first one (BAFTAs) that I've never been to. It's the big one that we have and I'm amongst a really extraordinary group of fellow actors. I wish David Oyelowo was amongst them, as he deserves to be - it's the one bitter note of the evening. But yeah, it means a hell of a lot. It's great for the film, which is great for Alan Turing, which is incredibly important for all those involved in the film that it's getting recognized tonight and I know the Turing family are very much rooting for us all tonight and that means a great deal, as does their support for the entire film and everything that has happened with it. It's exciting, it's really exciting."

32. Medium shot of Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter posing for photos, zoom in

33. Wide of Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter posing for photos

NILE RODGERS HONORED AT LOS ANGELES SOIREE

Legendary music producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers was the man of the hour Tuesday (3 FEB. 2015) at the eighth annual Grammy Week event in Los Angeles.

The Producers and Engineers Wing of The Recording Academy honored the three-time Grammy-winner with a star-studded gala at the famed Village Recording Studios.

"I'm just overwhelmed," said the 62-year-old recording artist.

"I'm not a good award guy because I don't do music for awards so when things like this happen I get sort of, I absolutely get teary-eyed. I get overwhelmed."

Rodgers has collaborated with artists like David Bowie, Duran Duran, Avicii and Daft Punk on their smash hit "Get Lucky."

He's also a co-founding member and the lead guitarist of the rock-disco band Chic. Rodgers is releasing Chic's first new album in two decades thanks to a recently discovered box of the band's unreleased demos.

"It's Chic," he said of the new music.

"Not only is it classic, the very first single - everybody that was on the very first recording, every single person that was singing on that record, including Luther Vandross, everybody is on that single. It was like something I pulled out I was like 'oh my god! Look at this!' And it's killing. I played it for Pharrell on an airplane a couple of weeks ago. We were headed to Dubai and his exact words, well I can't say his exact words, but it went something like 'Nile, put that blank out right away. Put it out tonight!.'"

The first single from the record is due out in March and the LP is expected to drop in June.

Music industry VIPs and artists including Aloe Blacc and "Weird Al" Yankovic were on hand to celebrate Rodgers.

Yankovic, who had a pop culture moment this year with the chart-topping "Mandatory Fun," was also nominated for a best comedy album Grammy. But the comedian isn't holding his breath for a trophy on Sunday.

"Oh my goodness. I would say I've been studying the Grammys for a while, this might be the toughest comedy category ever in terms of competition. For crying out loud, Patton Oswalt, a dear friend of mine, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan, Louis C.K. Amazing right? So I've got my fingers crossed, but I'm not counting on anything," he said.

He said he was shocked when last year's winner Kathy Griffin did not receive a nomination.

"It was a tough category and Kathy won last year and she gets nominated year after year. Not even a nomination this year after winning last year. So I saw her right after the nominations came out and I gave her my condolences because it's kind of sad. I mean she obviously would have been nominated in a less crowded year, but this year's just been nuts."

Songwriter Diane Warren, on the other hand, is feeling pretty good about her Oscar odds.

"I bet on myself you know," she said about her best original song nomination for "Grateful" featured in "Beyond the Lights."

"Lucky seven maybe? You know. I mean I think being nominated, I mean not to be cliche, but you know being nominated is amazing. Think of all the songs in movies every year. You know there's so many times that I think I'm going to get nominated and I don't. This time I didn't think I had a chance and I woke up in the morning and here it is."

But the Golden Globe winner is not pleased with her collaborator, singer Rita Ora. Warren says Ora should be trying harder to promote their Oscar-nominated song.

"In all honesty it would be great to not be the only one out there promoting this. Because it's a huge opportunity," she explained.

"I mean she's going to sing for two billion people. Like when is the next time that's going to happen? Probably not, you know, it doesn't happen to that many...it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing that you sing for the Oscars, no matter who you are. So yeah, it would be nice (if she showed more support) and I think it's a hit record you know. Hopefully, maybe it will change and maybe they'll� and maybe when it wins, if it wins."

Ora will perform "Grateful" at the 87th Academy Awards on Feb. 22.

The song is up against "Everything Is Awesome" from "The Lego Movie," "Glory" from "Selma," "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" from "Glen Campbell � I'll Be Me" and "Lost Stars" from "Begin Again."

The Grammy Awards will air live Feb. 8 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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1. Wide of The Village Recording Studios

2. Wide of sign

3. Wide of Nile Rodgers posing for photos with guests

4. Medium of Nile Rodgers

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Nile Rodgers, producer/recording artist:

"I'm just overwhelmed. I'm not a good award guy because I don't do music for awards so when things like this happen I get sort of, I absolutely get teary-eyed. I get overwhelmed."

6. Zoom in on Nile Rodgers posing for photos

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Nile Rodgers, producer/recording artist - on new music from Chic:

"It's Chic. Not only is it classic, the very first single - everybody that was on the very first recording, every single person that was singing on that record, including Luther Vandross, everybody is on that single. It was like something I pulled out and I was like 'oh my god! Look at this!' And it's killing. I played it for Pharrell on an airplane a couple of weeks ago. We were headed to Dubai and his exact words, well I can't say his exact words, but it went something like 'Nile, put that blank out right away. Put it out tonight!'"

8. Zoom in on "Weird Al" Yankovic posing for photos

9. SOUNDBITE (English) "Weird Al" Yankovic, comedian/recording artist - on his Grammys' competition:

"Oh my goodness. I would say I've been studying the Grammys for a while, this might be the toughest comedy category ever in terms of competition. For crying out loud, Patton Oswalt, a dear friend of mine, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan, Louis C.K. Amazing right? So I've got my fingers crossed, but I'm not counting on anything."

10. Zoom in on "Weird Al" Yankovic posing for photos

11. SOUNDBITE (English) "Weird Al" Yankovic, comedian/recording artist - on Kathy Griffin's Grammy snub:

"I know, she's been nominated (before). It was a tough category and Kathy won last year and she gets nominated year after year. Not even a nomination this year after winning last year. So I saw her right after the nominations came out and I gave her my condolences because it's kind of sad. I mean she obviously would have been nominated in a less crowded year, but this year's just been nuts."

12. Wide of Diane Warren hugging Nile Rodgers

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Diane Warren, songwriter - on her Oscar nomination:

"Lucky seven maybe? You know. I mean I think being nominated, I mean not to be cliche, but you know being nominated is amazing. Think of all the songs in movies every year. You know there's so many times that I think I'm going to get nominated and I don't. This time I didn't think I had a chance and I woke up in the morning and here it is."

14. Wide of Diane Warren speaking to reporters

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Diane Warren, songwriter - on Rita Ora not showing enough support for their Oscar-nominated song, "Grateful":

"I think honestly I don't want to keep this thing going. I want to think about the positivity of the song, but in all honesty it would be great to not be the only one out there promoting this. Because it's a huge opportunity. I mean she's going to sing for two billion people. Like when is the next time that's going to happen? Probably not, you know, it doesn't happen to that many...it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing that you sing for the Oscars, no matter who you are. So yeah, it would be nice (if she showed more support) and I think it's a hit record you know. Hopefully, maybe it will change and maybe they'll� and maybe when it wins, if it wins, because I bet on myself, you know."

16. Wide of Aloe Blacc

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DEGENERES TO RETURN AS OSCAR HOST

Comic and daytime television host Ellen DeGeneres was picked to host the Academy Awards for the second time.

Show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced DeGeneres' selection Friday.

The movie awards show will air on ABC on March 2.

"There are few stars today who have Ellen's gift for comedy, with her great warmth and humanity," the producers said in a statement. "She is

beloved everywhere.

DeGeneres quipped, "I am so excited to be hosting the Oscars for the second time. You know what they say - the third time's the charm."

Last year's host, "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, drew mixed reviews for an edgy performance that included a song-and-dance number, "We

Saw Your Boobs," about actresses who had gone topless on screen. He had already taken himself out of the running for a return engagement next year.

Academy Awards organizers had hoped to attract a younger audience with MacFarlane, and the ratings showed they succeeded.

With DeGeneres, they went for a star that Hollywood and television viewers were familiar and comfortable with.

About her first hosting role in 2007, television critic Frazier Moore of The Associated Press wrote that "like her, the evening was easygoing, comfortable and relatively unsurprising."

DeGeneres was nominated for an Emmy Award for her last gig. Her daytime talk show has won 45 Daytime Emmys during a decade on the air.

The Oscars, with 40.3 million viewers this year, is very often the year's most-watched television event after the Super Bowl.

REDMAYNE, WASHINGTON, DANES ATTEND PRODUCERS' BIG BASH, NIGHT BEFORE SAGS

Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington and Keira Knightley wore Oscar appropriate gowns in support of their fellow producers' Saturday (24 JAN 2015) night for the Producers Guild of America Awards.

Eddie Redmayne said he was ready for the weekend-long celebration of his movie "The Theory of Everything" beginning with the PGA awards, followed by the SAG awards on Sunday.

"No I see this as an evening to celebrate these brilliant people," Redmayne said about his producers. "As actors, you arrive at the last minute on things. It's the tip of the iceberg with all this work that's been done before hand and on 'Theory of Everything' it took over 10 years for Anthony (McCarten) to persuade Jane, Stephen's first wife to allow the rights to her book and then to write the script and to get it going. So it's always such an achievement on their behalf."

First-time Oscar nominee, "The Imitation Game" director Mortem Tyldum is trying his best to take it all in. Along with the Academy nomination, it's the Norweigan director's first American film.

"It's pretty unreal actually," said Tyldum. "PGA award here, getting the DGA nomination. SAGs tomorrow. Nine BAFTAs, eight Academy Award nominations. It's a little bit overwhelming but its great fun. I'm trying to enjoy the moments."

"The Imitation Game" actor Allen Leech is excited to attend the SAG Awards with both the film and "Downton Abbey." Attending the SAG Awards as a double nominee can have its downfalls.

"Trying to trying to decide what table did sit on," said Leech. "So I did a deal. 'Downton (Abbey)' Golden Globes, and 'Imitation Game' SAGs. So I'm sharing the love. I know, I know it is nice to have that problem."

Mexican director Alejandro G. Inarritu is currently nominated for three Oscars this year for "Birdman." While it brings his Oscar nominations to a total of five, Inarritu explained why it never gets old.

"Well I think at the end, everybody complains that they are long or there are too, all that," said Inarritu. "Beyond all I think reflects the recognition of the colleagues which always I feel honored and humbling and I appreciate that. The fact that we can get together, the crew and the actors together, have a little toast that's always a great opportunity."

Rapper Common won the Golden Globe earlier this month for best original song for "Glory," the theme song in "Selma." Common's acceptance speech when viral, where he praised "Selma" for awakening his humanity. Next up is the Oscars. The rapper said, God willing he will have another acceptance speech ready next month.

"Put it this way, my idea if you get a platform is that you should be prepared. So if I get the opportunity to go up there I will have something to say. Everything won't be all written but it'll be some thoughts I have in my head because that's an opportunity to speak to the world."

The 87th Oscars will be on Sunday 22 February at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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1. Wide exterior of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel

2. Wide of Jennifer Lawrence posing for photographers

3. Fashion shot, Claire Danes

4. Kerry Washington poses for photographers

5. Adrien Brody poses for photographers

6. Reese Witherspoon poses for photographers

7. Judy Greer poses for photographers

8. J.K. Simmons poses for photographers

9. Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses for photographers

10. Fashion shot, Felicity Jones

11. Eddie Redmayne poses for photographers

12. SOUNDBITE (English) Eddie Redmayne/Actor, on whether PGA is the pre-party to the SAG party:

"That's a very good question. No I see this as an evening to celebrate these brilliant people. As actors, you arrive at the last minute on things. It's the tip of the iceberg with all this work that's been done before hand and on 'Theory of Everything' it took over 10 years for Anthony (McCarten) to persuade Jane, Stephen's first wife to allow the rights to her book and then to write the script and to get it going. So it's always such an achievement on their behalf."

13. Medium of Keira Knightley's stomach, tilt up to her greeting someone on arrivals line

14. Director Morten Tyldum and wife Janne Tyldum pose for photographers

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Mortem Tyldum/Director, on how he describes his first award season:

"It's pretty unreal actually. The war is welcome I couldn't imagine. PGA award here, getting the DGA nomination. SAGs tomorrow. Nine BAFTAs, eight Academy Award nominations. It's a little bit overwhelming but its great fun. I'm trying to enjoy the moments."

16. Camera cutaway

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Allen Leech/Actor, on the toughest part about being nominated for a SAG in television and film:

"Trying to trying to decide what table did sit on. So I did a deal. 'Downton (Abbey)' Golden Globes, and 'Imitation Game' SAGs. So I'm sharing the love. I know, I know it is nice to have that problem."

18. Edward Norton walks arrivals

19. Director Alejandro G. Inarritu and wife Mar�a Eladia Hagerman pose for photographers

20. SOUNDBITE (English) Alejandro G. Inarritu/Director, on what he still enjoys about award season:

"Well I think at the end, everybody complains that they are long or there are too many, all that. Beyond all I think reflects the recognition of the colleagues which always I feel honored and humbling and I appreciate that. The fact that we can get together, the crew and the actors together, have a little toast that's always a great opportunity."

21. Alejandro G. Inarritu speaks to reporter

22. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Alejandro G. Inarritu/Director, on preparing for the Oscar race:

"I have a lot of work right now in Canada. I'm shooting a movie so right now I don't have a lot of time to get ready for the Oscars. I'm working with mountains and snow."

23. Common poses on the carpet for photographers

24. SOUNDBITE (English) Common/Recording Artist, on preparing a speech for a possible Oscar win:

"Put it this way, my idea if you get a platform is that you should be prepared. So if I get the opportunity to go up there I will have something to say. Everything won't be all written but it'll be some thoughts I have in my head because that's an opportunity to speak to the world."

25. Wide of arrivals

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2. Wide of Cheryl Cecchetto speaking on podium

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3. SOUNDBITE (English) Cheryl Cecchetto/Producer, 2013 Governors Ball: "We've ended up in what we are calling the 'Chandelier Ballroom.' Now in the center, which is sort of the meet and greet, all the guests of the Governors Ball are going to end up on what we are calling the piazza, there's an Oscar that's embedded into the floor. And that's in the center of the ballroom. So it has that European feeling of moving and easy access and we're really driving the design this year to support just that. Like guests can move around to other areas easily, comfortably and end up at gorgeous tables like this."

4. Wide of floor plan

6. Drawing of floor plan

7. Wide of table and booth

8. Wide of Wolfgang Puck

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Wolfgang Puck/Master Chef: "Well you know what I think it's really fun this year because I'm very excited for the movies, but we also have so many different dishes. So you also have dishes from Spago, from Che Noir, from Cut and a lot of salads, a lot of light dishes, and a lot of comfort food. So it's really a great mixture of innovation and comfort food."

10. Wide of buffet table

11. Close of food

12. Zoom out on food

13. Close of food

14. Close of salad

15. Medium of Wolfgang Puck speaking to reporters

16. SOUNDBITE (English) Wolfgang Puck/Master Chef: "I think everybody going to be very excited and I think it's going to be a great Oscar because there are so many great movies out there and you know 1600 people are going to be lucky and eat with us."

17. Medium of food

18. Zoom in on chocolate Oscar statues

19. Close of macaroons

20. Close of desserts

21. Wide of Floral Designer Mark Held

22. SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Held/Floral Designer: "This year the scheme and the theme is lounge. People walking around having a great time, lots of conversation and flowers. For me it's about the flowers of course. Aubergine and chartreuse. So deep purple and we're spiking it up with some really, hot, hot green. So those are the flowers from all over the world. Hawaii, Thailand, South America, Holland. Some from here in California too. So we're getting some locally also."

23. Zoom out on flower arrangement underneath the table

24. Wide of people arranging flowers

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INNOVATION MEETS COMFORT FOOD AT THE 2013 GOVERNORS BALL

While there are other post-Oscars bashes held in and around Los Angeles, the celebration hosted by the Academy's board of governors, the Governors Ball, is the only gala officially tied to the annual Academy Awards.

The elegant soiree takes place in the ballroom of the Hollywood and Highland center - only about 50 feet from the site of the Oscars ceremony, the Dolby Theater. And while the Oscars ceremony itself has some 3000 attendees, only about 1500 special guests receive invites to the ball.

"Well you know what I think it's really fun this year because I'm very excited for the movies, but we also have so many different dishes. So you also have dishes from Spago, from Che Noir, from Cut and a lot of salads, a lot of light dishes, and a lot of comfort food. So it's really a great mixture of innovation and comfort food," explained executive chef Wolfgang Puck.

This is Puck's 19th consecutive year creating the menu for the exclusive event.

Puck's menu includes 50 imaginative dishes like spicy tuna tartare, mini Kobe burgers and smoked salmon "pizza" cones, as well as a selection of salads such as kale with grilled artichoke and lemon vinegarette.

Guests will be seated beneath a sparkling 120-foot chandelier with an 18-foot Oscar statue in the center of the ballroom.

"We've ended up in what we are calling the 'Chandelier Ballroom.' Now in the center, which is sort of the meet and greet, all the guests of the Governors Ball are going to end up on what we are calling the piazza, there's an Oscar that's embedded into the floor. And that's in the center of the ballroom. So it has that European feeling of moving and easy access and we're really driving the design this year to support just that. Like guests can move around to other areas easily, comfortably and end up at gorgeous tables like this," explained event producer Cheryl Cecchetto.

Decor will include cascades of flowers in shades of purple, shipped in from around the world.

"This year the scheme and the theme is lounge. People walking around having a great time, lots of conversation and flowers. For me it's about the flowers of course. Aubergine and chartreuse. So deep purple and we're spiking it up with some really, hot, hot green. So those are the flowers from all over the world. Hawaii, Thailand, South America, Holland. Some from here in California too. So we're getting some locally also," said florist Mark Held.

This will be Cecchetto's 24th year producing the ball and Held's 20th year designing the evening's floral arrangements.

The 85th annual Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, February 24th on ABC.

SHOTLIST

AP Entertainment

Los Angeles, 02 February 2006

1. Wide of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

2. Wide of airport terminal at LAX

3. Medium of Gate 72 sign

4. Wide of Gate 72 with airport police officers

5. Pan up of the Academy Awards poster

6. Academy President Sid Ganis speaks to reporter

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Sid Ganis/Academy President:

"What's happening today is that the Oscars that will be presented on March 5th, on our show on March 5th are coming home. They're coming home. They have been in New York. They have been for the first time ever they have been on display in New York City and I must say, it's mutinous. People, it doesn't surprise me. People are really excited to see the Oscars. So they've been in New York. They are now on a United Airlines flight from New York to LAX and in just a few minutes they'll be getting off the plane. All 50 of them."

8. United Airline plane lands at LAX

9. Medium of United Oscar plane with pilot holding an Oscar in her hand

10. Sid Ganis holds Oscar while posing for photographer

11. People getting off the plane

12. First Officer-Copilot Halli Mulei speaks to reporter

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Halli Mulei/First Officer-Copilot:

"It was a very special flight. I've never flown with the Academy Awards before. The energy right from the get-go was just great. Everybody's so excited about it. Just to be up close and see the things that you've seen on television for years is fabulous and it was very excited.