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1. The Race

   

   'King's Speech,' 'Black Swan's' Barbara Hershey Lead Best Cast Wish List

   9:45 pm 2/18/2011

   • Tim Appelo

   No, there are no Best Casting Oscars. So "General Hospital'" Mark Teschner decided to make some nominations on his own -- Barbara Hershey's casting director, get that speech ready! Read more

2. Oscars Nixing Montages, Elaborate Nominee Tributes From Telecast (Exclusive)

   6:21 pm 2/18/2011

   • Gregg Kilday

   Producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer have booted a number of familiar elements from the Feb 27 show. Read more

3. AMPAS, ABC Introduce Behind-the-Scenes Academy Awards Web Streaming Service

   5:44 pm 2/18/2011

   • Sofia M. Fernandez

   For a $4.99 fee, footage will be provided from the Oscar red carpet, the Kodak Theater and the Governors Ball. Read more

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   Details of Dramatic Changes for Oscars Telecast

   3:57 pm 2/18/2011

   • Gregg Kilday

   Oscar producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer explain to The Hollywood Reporter that they are taking a radical departure from past shows. Read more

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6. 'Above Us Only Sky' Wins European Cinema Label Prize (Berlin)

   10:01 am 2/18/2011

   • Scott Roxborough

   Jan Schomburg's film awarded best feature in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival. Read more

7. The Race

   

   Oscar Boost: Aaron Sorkin is Satirized on 'The Good Wife,' '30 Rock'

   9:49 pm 2/17/2011

   • Tim Appelo

   Oscar favorite Aaron Sorkin used to be a bit prickly about criticism, but now he gets it: When they make fun of you, they make you a star. Read more

8. 'AMW's' John Walsh, David Crosby, Dodgers Broadcaster Jaime Jarrin to Receive AMEES

   8:28 pm 2/17/2011

   • THR staff

   The trio will be honored by AFTRA on March 21 in Los Angeles. Read more

9. The Race

   

   Oscar Insiders: Why the Academy Should Kill the Best Song Category

   6:47 pm 2/17/2011

   • Tim Appelo

   Some experts are suggesting to replace it with an adapted-music award. The good news is, the Academy will likely be open to new ideas, writes Tim Appelo. Read more

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    'Amadeus' Composer John Strauss Dies

    3:13 pm 2/17/2011

    • Mike Barnes

    He won an Oscar, an Emmy and a Grammy during his 50-year career. Read more

11. The Race

    

    Hailee Steinfeld Wins Best Supporting Actress in Gurus o'Gold Poll

    8:19 pm 2/16/2011

    • Tim Appelo

    Suddenly at the last minute, "True Grit's" teen titan Hailee Steinfeld tops the influential pundits' poll, showing how volatile the supporting actress category is this year. Read more

12. Risky Business

    

    Writers Guild Foundation to Host Event With Debra Granik of 'Winter's Bone'

    5:24 pm 2/16/2011

    • Jay A. Fernandez

    The Writers Guild Foundation will hold its first Anatomy of a Script series event Feb. 22, featuring a screening of "Winter's Bone" and an interview with director Debra Granik. Read more

13. The Race

    

    Why 'Anti-Pimp' Helena Bonham Carter Might Steal Melissa Leo's Oscar

    5:11 pm 2/16/2011

    • Tim Appelo

    Number of comments: 12

    Blogger Anne Thompson argues that the "King's Speech" star has already turned in two of the best performances on the campaign trail: at The Hollywood Reporter's actress roundtable and the Oscar nominees' luncheon. Read more

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    Whoopi Goldberg Apologizes to the New York Times

    2:25 pm 2/16/2011

    • Lindsay Powers

    "The View" co-host was upset the newspaper "erased" her Oscar. Read more

15. Oscar Envelopes Get a Makeover

    1:51 pm 2/16/2011

    • Mark Cina

    Marc Friedland will debut the new look at this year's presentation. Read more

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    BAFTA Awards Gallery

    10:06 pm 2/15/2011

    • Chris Godley

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