Latest Articles About The Academy Awards on ABC
ABC's AMAs is Up in Viewers and Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2011 Opposite fierce competition on the evening, including a high rated down-to-the-wire 'Sunday Night Football' contest (NY Giants-Philadelphia Eagles) and an NFL primetime overrun-boosted CBS, the '2011 American Music Awards' made ABC the dominant No. 1 non-sports network from 8:00-11:00 p.m. among Adu...
SCOTT NEVINS - One Night Stand Benefit Held For Spotlights Theater 9/9-10
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2011 The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...
ABC to Present 'Oscar Sunday' Celebration of ACADEMY AWARDS, 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2012 ABC is the home for OSCAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26. Celebrate Oscar Sunday with exclusive coverage of the 84th Academy Awards and a day-long celebration of the movies on Hollywood's biggest night, beginning with 'Good Morning America' and ending with Oscar host Billy Crystal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After ...
ABC's ACADEMY AWARDS Draws 2nd Biggest Audience Since 2007
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2012 ABC's broadcast of the '84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS attracted an average audience of 39.3 million Total Viewers and posted an 11.7 rating among Adults 18-49, based on Nielsen's 'Fast National' ratings. The 2012 'Oscars' stand as ABC's most-watched telecast in 2 years - since 3/7/10....
STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal Opens Oscars With Marc Shaiman Number!
by Jennie Mamary - February 26, 2012 Billy Crystal kicked off The Academy Awards with an opening number written by Tony award-winner Marc Shaiman and Billy Crystal. The song paid a tribute to the nominees for Best Picture. Watch the performance below! ...
Sacha Baron Cohen Banned From Attending Oscars
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2012 According to the NY Post, representatives from the Academy Awards have warned comedian Sacha Baron Cohen that if he shows up for this Sunday's Oscars dressed as General Aladeen, the character from his upcoming comedy THE DICTATOR, he will be banned from the show. ...
The Coterie at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Announces Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012 ...
Billy Crystal Signs $4 M Deal for Humor Book on Aging
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, comedian and Broadway vet Billy Crystal has inked a deal with Henry Holt and Company publishers for $4 million to write a humor book on aging. The book's release will coincide with Crystal's 65th birthday in March of 2013....
ABC to Present 'Oscar Sunday' Celebration of ACADEMY AWARDS, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2012 ABC is the home for OSCAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26. Celebrate Oscar Sunday with exclusive coverage of the 84th Academy Awards and a day-long celebration of the movies on Hollywood's biggest night, beginning with 'Good Morning America' and ending with Oscar host Billy Crystal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After ...
STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal, Robin Williams Star in 2012 Oscar Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2012 A short trailer for the 2012 Oscars has been released. The video, entitled 'Off the Grid' stars Oscar host Billy Crystal and features cameo appearances by Megan Fox, Robin Williams, William Fichtner, Josh Duhamel and Vinnie Jones....
Chris Okiishi Hosts HOLLYWOOD LIVE! At The Englert 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2011 On Sunday, February 27, The Englert Theatre will it's second annual FREE fundraiser. ...
Academy Awards to Remain At Newly-Named Kodak Theater for Next 20 Years
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy Awards ceremony will remain in Hollywood for the next 20 years. The Academy and the owner of the Kodak Theater have reached an agreement to ensure that the telecast will be broadcast live from Hollywood for the next two decades. ...
Cirque du Soleil's IRIS Previews at the Kodak Theater, Premieres 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2011 Cirque du Soleil presents IRIS, a new major, resident production created exclusively for the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center, home of the Academy Awards® with previews continuing now through the premiere September 25. Proudly presented by Sun Life Financial....
THE VOICE's Chris Mann Signs Record Deal
by Caryn Robbins - July 03, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Mann, the third-runner up on NBC's reality singing competition THE VOICE has just signed a record deal with Faircraft/Universal Republic and is planning his major label debut for this fall....
Octavia Spencer Among ESSENCE's 'Black Women in Hollywood' Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2012 ESSENCE's 2012 Black Women in Hollywood event will honor leading actresses Kerry Washington, Paula Patton, Octavia Spencer and Pam Grier along with executive producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes....
The Coterie at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Announces Upcoming Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 05, 2012 ...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Billy Crystal Previews THE OSCARS on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2012 ABC Entertainment has just released a video previewing the 84th Academy Awards. Comedian Billy Crystal, who will be hosting the awards ceremony, stars in the two-minute video in which he speaks about his love for the awards show and movies in general. 'I think the thing that's special about the Osca...
STAGE TUBE: Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to 'Oscar Banning' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012 Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen phoned in to the TODAY show this morning, disguised as Admiral General Aladeen, the character of his upcoming film, 'The Dictator', and responded to the Academy Awards' threat to keep him from attending Sunday night's event if he showed up on the red carpet in character....
James Franco to Play Famed Photographer in Tribeca-Funded Project
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2012 As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, James Franco is set to play controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in an upoming project that has acquired backing from the Tribeca All Access program....
Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer to Produce 83rd Academy Awards Telecast
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2011 Academy Award®-winning producer Bruce Cohen and acclaimed television producer/director Don Mischer will produce the 83rd Academy Awards telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced this evening. Mischer will also serve as the telecast's director....
Disney Media & Academy Extend Oscar Telecast Agreement Thru 2012
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2012 Disney Media Distribution and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have extended their agreement for DMD to distribute the annual Academy Awards(R) telecast internationally through 2020, Tom Sherak, Academy president and Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announce...
STAGE TUBE: Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to 'Oscar Banning' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012 Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen phoned in to the TODAY show this morning, disguised as Admiral General Aladeen, the character of his upcoming film, 'The Dictator', and responded to the Academy Awards' threat to keep him from attending Sunday night's event if he showed up on the red carpet in character....
Billy Eichner, Cole Escola, et al. Set for YOU LIKE ME at Laurie Beechman, 6/9
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011 After premiering in February on the eve of the Academy Awards, the show that BroadwayRadio described as 'BEYOND HILARIOUS' and 'ABSOLUTELY HYSTERICAL' returns just in time for Tony weekend....
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Draws 2nd-Most-Watched Post-Oscar Telecast in 4 Years
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2011 On its sixth post-Oscar telecast, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards' delivered 4.48 million Total Viewers and 1.75 million Adults 18-49, marking 'JKL's' 2nd most-watched post-Oscar telecast since 2007. Host Jimmy Kimmel welcomed two-time Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks and GRA...
Ricky Gervais Offers to Replace Eddie Murphy as Oscar Host
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2011 According to the Hollywood Reporter, comedian Ricky Gervais has offered to take over the job of hosting the 2012 Academy Awards. As recently reported, Gervais is currently in talks with NBC to return as host of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. ... |
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