Oscars 2013

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Seth MacFarlane as Oscars Host: Hollywood Reacts
10:25 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Aaron Couch
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Steve Martin gave him high marks, but a number of others complained about the “Family Guy” creator's joke about the Lincoln assassination. READ MORE
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Oscar Fashion: Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan to Announce 'Argo' Best Picture Win
10:15 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Elizabeth Snead
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The first lady wore one of her favorite designers to announce the Oscar win of Ben Affleck's political film. READ MORE
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Oscars: The Onion Under Fire for Calling Quvenzhane Wallis the C-Word
10:15 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Philiana Ng
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UPDATED: On Sunday night, the satirical news organization referenced the 9-year-old Oscar nominee using a derogatory term, later deleting the tweet. The Onion issues an apology. READ MORE
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TV Review: Seth MacFarlane Wins at Oscar Hosting Against Odds
10:13 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Tim Goodman
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A lot of song and dance, the show ran over, but MacFarlane and the Oscars win in a no-win situation. READ MORE
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Oscar Night Quick Reaction: No Big Surprises in Close Races
9:49 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Scott Feinberg
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Technical wins help power "Life of Pi" over the field, "Django Unchained" bests "Silver Linings Playbook," and a rare tie keeps "Zero Dark Thirty" from being shut out. READ MORE
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Oscar Fashion: Amy Adams, Jennifer Hudson, Helen Hunt Hit the Blue Notes
9:18 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Elizabeth Snead
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The red carpet was filled with blue on Sunday, with looks from Oscar de la Renta to budget-friendly H&M. READ MORE
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Ouch: Kristen Stewart Accessorizes Reem Acra Gown With Crutches and a Smile
9:09 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Elizabeth Snead
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The Oscar presenter wore just one Jimmy Choo shoe but looked happier than usual as Jennifer Lawrence helped her hobble on the carpet. READ MORE
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Michelle Obama Makes Surprise Oscars Appearance, Reads Best Picture
9:03 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Jordan Zakarin
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The first lady made an appearance via video to pay tribute to Hollywood. READ MORE
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Oscars: Jennifer Lawrence Didn't Prepare Speech, Just Wants to Eat
8:51 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Rebecca Ford
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"I’ll eat it in the bathroom. Just get me a freaking Happy Meal," the "Silver Linings Playbook" actress tells THR on the red carpet. READ MORE
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Oscars 2013: 'Jaws' Theme as Play-Out Music Proves Divisive
8:50 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Shirley Halperin
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Using the John Williams-composed piece as a sonic cane irked some and delighted others on social media. READ MORE
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Oscars: David O. Russell on His Next Projects With Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence
8:48 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Rebecca Ford
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“I think they’re both going to play roles that will really surprise people," the "Silver Linings Playbook" director tells THR on the red carpet. READ MORE
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Oscars 'In Memoriam' Honors Tony Scott, Richard Zanuck and Other Hollywood Icons
8:36 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Jordan Zakarin
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The show's annual tribute included an introduction by George Clooney and a performance by Barbra Streisand. READ MORE
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Nearly 500 Representing VFX Community Demonstrate on Hollywood Boulevard
8:22 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Carolyn Giardina
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The protesters aim to raise awareness of the VFX industry's economic troubles. READ MORE
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Oscars: 'Paperman' Producer Thrown Out Following Animated Short Win
8:12 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Philiana Ng
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Producer Kristina Reed threw paper airplanes following the film's win Sunday, but paid a price -- temporarily. READ MORE
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Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi' Cinematographer Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Woes 'Really Hard'
7:36 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Tim Appelo
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Claudio Miranda, who won a trophy on Sunday night, said that "I would hope that we could really support our effects companies, so we're not just riding the hairy edge of profit." READ MORE
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Oscars 2013: Brenda Chapman's 'Brave' Win a Vindication After Being Fired From the Project
7:01 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Pamela McClintock
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Chapman shared the win for best animated feature with Mark Andrews, who took over directing the Pixar movie upon her exit. READ MORE
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Oscars 2013: The Winners' Reactions
6:28 pm PST 2/24/2013
- THR Staff
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Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Lawrence and Adele speak with reporters in the moments following their big wins. READ MORE
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Oscars: 'Life of Pi' Tops With 4 Wins; 'Argo' Named Best Picture
6:24 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Michael O'Connell
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"Pi" scores the most wins, including one for director Ang Lee, but the Ben Affleck drama takes the top honor at the 85th Academy Awards. READ MORE
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Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane's Monologue Features William Shatner, Dancing and Chris Brown (Video)
6:06 pm PST 2/24/2013
- Jordan Zakarin
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The first-time host took shots at Rihanna's controversial boyfriend and the Academy's snub of Ben Affleck, then got some help from a "Star Trek" legend. READ MORE
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Oscars: Complete List of Winners
5:51 pm PST 2/24/2013
- THR Staff
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"Argo" wins best picture; Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ang Lee, Anne Hathaway and Christoph Waltz also are among the night's big winners. READ MORE
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Contender Reviews

Life of Pi: New York Film Festival Review

Ang Lee achieves an admirable sense of wonder in this tall tale about a shipwrecked teenager stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger.
Silver Linings Playbook: Toronto Review

Writer-director David O. Russell's return to comedy features an ace ensemble cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver and Chris Tucker.
Argo: Telluride Review

Director Ben Affleck tells a dense, multi-layered story about the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-81 with confidence and finesse.
Lincoln: Film Review

Daniel Day-Lewis stars as the 16th president in the historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner.
Zero Dark Thirty: Film Review

Kathryn Bigelow's and Mark Boal's "Hurt Locker" follow-up tells the story of the hunt for Osama bin Laden and stars Jessica Chastain and Jason Clarke.