Tag Archives: Academy Awards

Betting on Bond: Which 007s Will Show Up for Oscar Tribute?

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 12th, 2013

Sean Connery as James Bond in 'Dr. No.' (MGM)

Just as bookies all over the world are taking bets on the next Pope, they’re offering wagers on who will win Oscars. British bookmaker William Hill even has a kind of movie version trifecta, a special Lincoln bet bundle.

It’s Official: Adele to Perform ‘Skyfall’ at Oscars

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on January 23rd, 2013

Adele to sing 'Skyfall' live for the very first time at the Oscars. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Britain may have been largely snubbed when nominations were announced for the film industry’s biggest award, but there will be a strong reason for Anglo-fans to tune in to the Academy Awards on February 24. Adele is set to perform ...

Oscar Nominations: ‘Skyfall,’ Rachel Weisz Among the Many UK Snubs

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on January 10th, 2013

Daniel Craig soaking it all in at the premiere of Skyfall. (Photo via AP)

Every year, the Oscars provide us with a few jaw-collapsing snubs amongst the predictable, safe nominees.

WATCH: Rachel Weisz Surprised at Her U.S. Awards Season Momentum

By Tom Brook | Posted on January 9th, 2013

Rachel Weisz in 'The Deep Blue Sea' (Photo: Music Box Films)

British actress Rachel Weisz says she has no idea why her portrayal in the film The Deep Blue Sea has brought her significant awards recognition in the U.S. after having had a relatively modest impact in the U.K.

James Bond to Get Oscar Salute

By Leah Rozen | Posted on January 4th, 2013

007's not-so-secret service to be honored at the Oscars. (MGM Home Entertainment / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment)

Don’t be surprised while watching the Oscars telecast on February 24 to hear one of the featured celebrity guests introduce himself as “Bond. James Bond.”

Nominations: Could This Be Gary Oldman’s Year At The Oscars?

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on January 24th, 2012

The nominations for the 84th Academy Awards have just been announced, and while it is true that the strict anglophiles among us will struggle to claim another British takeover of Hollywood this year, there is one man who should be ...

Brits Don’t Have This Year’s Oscar Nominations Wrapped Up

By Leah Rozen | Posted on January 23rd, 2012

For the past few years, British stars and films were hot and heavy contenders for Oscars. This year, not so much.

Will Brits Walk Away With Oscars Again This Year?

By Leah Rozen | Posted on December 11th, 2011

Just lie back and think of England. That’s one way to get through this endless movie awards season while focusing on whether various British actors and films will nab Oscar gold.

Early Dish on UK Oscar Contenders: What’s the Next ‘King’s Speech’?

By Leah Rozen | Posted on September 16th, 2011

The Oscars are still months away – February 26, 2012 is awards night – and nominations don’t even come out until January 24, but the race for golden guys has already begun.

Oscars 2011 Recap: ‘The King’s Speech’ Prevails with Four Awards

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on February 28th, 2011

After Ricky Gervais took it in the chin for his “mean-spirited” hosting job at January’s Golden Globes, the 83rd annual Academy Awards tried to make sure Sunday evening’s (February 27) show from Hollywood’s ...