Jean-Luc Godard to skip Oscar honor

8:53 AM PDT 9/6/2010 by Gregg Kilday, AP

Director's companion says his intent isn't to snub Hollywood

Jean-Luc Godard hasn't formally sent the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences his regrets, but according to his companion and producing partner Anne-Marie Mieville, the 79-year old director will not be attending the Governors Awards in Hollywood on Nov. 13 when he is scheduled to be honored with an Honorary Award.