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2013 Oscar Nomination Fun Facts
As you may have heard, the 2013 Oscar nominations were announced today. There were lots of surprises and notable snubs but in all the nominations there are lots of interesting facts, you might not know. Like, which Oscar nominee got their start on the 1993 Vanilla Ice movie 'Cool as Ice?' Check out these 10 facts about the 2013 Oscar nominations and sound smart at your Oscar viewing party.
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2013 Oscar Nominations! ‘Lincoln’ Leads the Pack With 12 Total Nominations
The 2013 Oscar nominations were announced this morning by Oscar host and 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane and 'Gangster Squad' star Emma Stone at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. MacFarlane is the first Oscar host to actually announce the nominees since Charlton Heston's turn in 1972. So who are the 2013 Oscar nominees? Who were the big surprises and the big snubs? Find out!
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‘Evil Dead’ Remake Has Absolutely No CGI In the Entire Movie
One of the worst parts of modern horror movies is the use (and overuse) of CGI blood and CGI fire and, well, CGI everything. But you'll get none of that in the new 'Evil Dead' remake. NONE of it.
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Pics – 11 Hi-Res New Shots From the Sequel!
'Star Trek Into Darkness' is still a long six months away but if that 9-minute IMAX preview before 'The Hobbit' wasn't enough for you, we've got 11 brand new, hi-res 'Star Trek Into Darkness' pics for you today! What secrets do they hold?
‘This Is the End’ Trailer: Seth Rogen and James Franco Face the Apocalypse
This is the end. At least it will be as of tomorrow, assuming the Mayan apocalypse arrives as scheduled. In anticipation of the end of the world as we know it, check out this new trailer for the Seth Rogen/James Franco apocalyptic comedy 'This Is the End.'
New NASA Spacesuits Look Exactly Like Buzz Lightyear
NASA revealed their new spacesuit - the Z-1 Prototype Spacesuit and Portable Life Support System (PLSS) 2.0 - and we can't help but think this new outfit was inspired by 'Toy Story's' own Buzz Lightyear. Are our astronauts headed to infinity and beyond?
Jack White Out as ‘The Lone Ranger’ Composer
Earlier this year it was reported that former 'White Stripes' frontman Jack White would write the score for Disney's upcoming Johnny Depp action-adventure film 'The Lone Ranger' and this was quite exciting news. But now, after writing some music for the film, comes word from Disney that White has left the production and will be replaced as the film's composer.
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Trailer: You Are Not Safe
The last 'Star Trek Into Darkness' trailer wasn't enough for you? And the 9-minutes of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' footage in IMAX theaters with 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' wasn't enough either? How about yet another 'Star Trek Into Darkness' trailer this morning to whet your whistle! And the good news is, we get a ton of new footage in here.
Matthew McConaughey Looks Completely Unrecognizable On ‘Dallas Buyer’s Club’ Set
This is Matthew McConaughey. We know, right? McConaughey - frequently seen looking quite buff running on the beach - lost 40 pounds to play a man suffering from AIDS for the upcoming indie film 'The Dallas Buyer's Club' and looks almost unrecognizable while filming a scene on the New Orleans set.
2013 SAG Awards Nominations Announced: ‘Les Miserables’ Leads the Pack
The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced this morning and the full list of nominees shouldn't be much of a surprise. 'Les Miserables' and 'Lincoln' led all movies with four nominations each and 'Modern Family' led all TV shows with a total of four nominations. Tomorrow the Golden Globes nominations will be announced so take a look below to see the full list of the 2013 SAG Aw
‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Samuel L. Jackson is Totally “Geeked Out” and Ready to Return
'Star Wars: Episode 7' has gotten the approval of previous 'Star Wars' stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Ewan McGregor and heck, even Billy Dee Williams. And now you can add one more actor to the list of those interested in returning for 'Star Wars: Episode 7' - Mace Windu himself, Samuel L. Jackson.
‘The Daily Show’ Guest That Jon Stewart Will Never Have Back
Over the years, Jon Stewart has had many actors as guests on 'The Daily Show' but there's one person Stewart says will never return to his stage. Who is this person and what did he do to piss of the 'Daily Show' host and his staff?