Oscar Winners: Throughout the Night...

We are highlighting the winners during the night.  Stay tune for live blogging and coverage of the 83rd Academy Awards.

6:00 p.m. -Melissa Leo wins it for Best Picture.  Her speech highlight?  Saying the F-word and cringing.  What was she even talking about?

6:10 p.m. -Toy Story 3 wins Best Animated Feature.

6:16 p.m. -Aaron Sorkin wins the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay

6:20 p.m.  - Best Original Screenplay - The King's Speech

6:30 p.m.- Best Foreign language film - In A Better Wrold

6:32 p.m.- Christian Bale wins best supporting actor!

6:42 p.m. -The Social Network wins for best original screenplay! 

6:49 p.m -Best sound editing and best sound mixing both go to Inception!

6:56 p.m -The Wolfman wins best makeup

6:59 p.m -Costume design goes to Alice in Wonderland

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First Look: James Franco in Rise of the Apes

James Franco is one busy man.  Currently, he is busy preparing for his Oscar night hosting duties alongside Anne Hathaway this Sunday, but he always has countless projects on the go.   He is currently surprising us with his career choices - including his guest starring role inGeneral Hospital, which had people buzzing for day!

His latest gig is starring inRise of the Apes.  We have the first image of Franco in the new film, courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

Check it out!

This image is our first look at Franco as Will Rodman in thePlanet of the Apesprequel as a scientist who makes a huge breakthrough during his ape intelligence research.  He grows especially close to his test subject Caesar, but things start to go wrong when the ape tries to take over.

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Highly Anticipated The Hangover II Trailer Released

CHECK. IT. OUT!  The first trailer forThe Hangover IIwas released Thursday!  And it leaves much to be desired.  It is definitely a teaser trailer!  But we can't wait to see more.

The trailer spends about half reiterating how great the first movie was and what critics said about it.  Then the last half has the boys walking down a road in Thailand.

Not much to see, but exciting nonetheless!

Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding, but Stu wants to keep things safe with a brunch.  Things obviously don't go as planned.

Check it out!

The Hangover II Trailer

The Hangover Part II is set to hit theaters on May 26, 2011.

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Ashton Kutcher in Ghostbusters 3? It Could Happen

Ashton Kutcher inGhostbusters 3?  It's actually quite likely, considering the connection between Ghostbuster's director Ivan Reitman and Kutcher. 

The two recently worked together in the filmNo Strings Attachedand are still promoting it. 

It seems the only thing holding up the project is if Bill Murray likes the script and agrees to star in the film.  If Murray gives the film a green light, Kutcher could be one of the newbies to star in the film alongside the veteran actor.

Reitman took time to talk about the sequel at a press junket forNo Strings Attached, saying it's"absolutely possible"that Kutcher could be joining the cast.

According to Deadline, Reitman said during a recent interview that everything we think we know about the third film is wrong.  Apparently, a newly edited script has been sent to Murray and they are just waiting for his approval.

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Kevin Costner To Appear in New Superman?

Kevin Costner is rumored to be vying for a role in the new Zack SnyderSupermanreboot,according toDeadline.  The film already has the most important character - Henry Cavill has signed on to played the Man of Steel.

The role Costner is looking at is unknown at this point, but speculation has the actor playing Perry White, Jonathan Kent or Sam Lane.

Superman is being produced by Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan and is set to hit theaters in December 2012.

Costner most recently appeared inThe Company Menalong with Ben Affleck and Chris Cooper.

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The Great Gatsby Will Shoot in Sydney

Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann will stay in his home country to shoot the 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald'sThe Great Gatsby. The Warner Bros. film will begin shooting in Sydney later this year, according toThe New Zealand Herald.

The film will officially start filming in August, with Leonardo DiCaprio playing the title character and Carey Mulligan in the part of the beautiful Daisy.

The book was first published in 1925 and remains a staple in English literature.  The story is set on Long Island and in New York City during the roaring '20s and follows the wealthy Jay Gatsby (DiCarprio) as he falls in love with Daisy (Mulligan) amidst the long summers and fabulous parties of the rich and famous.  The film explores the prejudice between old and new money in that world.

The film was first adapted into a major motion picture in 1974 with Robert Redford playing Gatsby and Mia Farrow in the role of Daisy.

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First Image of Pinocchio: Released!

Check out the first official photo from Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion version ofPinocchio.  He is developing the film alongside the Jim Henson Company.  The studio announced it would be partnering with Pathe to help move the project forward.

The first official images have also been released.  In the new version, the puppet goes on a series of extraordinary adventures to prove that he is as indestructible as his love for his father.

The film is set to begin production in late 2011.

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Hansel& Gretel: Witch Hunters Now In 3D

Hansel& Gretel: Witch Hunterswill now be shot in 3D, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The film has a release date of March 2, 2012 and will enlist the help of MGM as a co-financer now that it has moved into the realm of 3D.

The film will be set 15 years after the fateful incident at the gingerbread house as chronicled in the Grimm fairytale.  The film finds the older brother-sister duo as trainer witch hunters getting their revenge for what happened to them when they were little.

Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner are set to star in the movie as Hansel and Gretel.  Femke Jansen has also recently signed on to the film.

Fairy tales are quite coveted films these days. 

The Snow White story already has three different versions in production and the Hansel and Gretel story also has another version -Hansel and Gretel in 3Dfrom producer Michael Bay. 

Don't confuse the two - completely different movies!

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Apollo 18 Trailer Finally Released!

The trailer for the Dimension Film's movieApollo 18just hit the web!  And it's going to have hard-core sci-fi fans talking! 

The movie centers on teh 1973 NASA mission to the moon funded by the U.S Department of Defense.  NASA has always insisted that Apollo 18 never happened, but many believe the mission was done undercover in the early '70s.

Apollo 18producer Timur Bekmambetov claims he has actual footage sought by the crew of Apollo 18.

 
Apollo 18 Trailer

The film was supposed to be released on March 4, 2011, but it has been moved to April 22, 2011.

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Halle Berry Returns to New Year's Eve

Last month, we heard that Hally Berry had dropped out ofNew Year's Evebecause of her ongoing custody battle.  She is now set to return to the comedy, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.

Katherine Heigl replaced her last month and will now play the character Berry was previously reported to play.  Berry will now play a different character, although we don't know who that will be at the moment.

Gary Marshall'sNew Year's Eveis a follow-up to his A-lister comedy Valentine's Day, which came out in 2010.

So now who's all starring in the film?  Check out our picture map below to help keep it all straight. 

In addition to Berry, Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ice Cube, Hilary Swank, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zac Efron, Sienna Miller, Seth Meyers, Jon Bon Jovi, Til Schweiger, Josh Duhamel, Carla Gugino and Alyssa Milano, are all set to star.

The film is set to hit theaters on December 9, 2010.

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Poster Released for Something Borrowed

Something Borrowedhas an official poster!  Many fans of the novel by Emily Giffin are excited to see the film come to theaters this year. 

You don't have to wait too much longer for a sneak peek - the trailer is set to debut tonight onEntertainment Tonight.

We will have the trailer for you as soon as it becomes available. 

For now, check out the poster for the film, starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski, and Colin Egglesfield.

The film tells the story of Rachel who is always in the shadows of her best friend Darcy.  On the night of the 30th birthday, she finds herself in bed with Darcy's fiance Dex, whom Rachel has been in love with for years.  Friendships are tested as Rachel continues to see Dex and struggles with her loyalty to Darcy.

Something Borrowedis set to hit theaters on May 6, 2011.

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Oscar Presenters: The List So Far

Cate Blanchett is the latest actor to present at the Academy Award ceremony on February 27.  Telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced the latest presenter on Tuesday.

Hugh Jackman, Robert Downey Jr. Annette Bening, Tom Hanks, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Reese Witherspoon have already been named as Oscar presenters this year.

The Academy Awards will take place live at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood on Sunday February 27 at 8ET/5PT.  The awards will also air live on ABC.

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Top 10 Movies: Valentine's Day Romance Flicks

Valentine's Day is here and romance is in the air!  Planning on staying in tonight to celebrate this special day with your sweetheart?

Check out our list of top 10 romantic movies to help you get in the mood and celebrate this love filled day... with help from Hollywood.

This was not an easy list to narrow down - Hollywood knows how to play up the romance.

And to all you singles out there - you can always curl up with a good romantic movie too.  Or perhaps a slasher film?  We won't judge.

What's your favorite romance movie?

Check out our list after the jump!

TOP 10 ROMANTIC MOVIES OF ALL TIME

#10 -Dirty Dancing

This 1987 classic dance film was all about the chemistry between the two main characters.  Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey as Johnny and Baby lit up the screen with their forbidden love just as much as their dancing. "No one puts baby in the corner..."

#9 -The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

People might wonder why this one is on the list, but the epic romance between Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett is just devastating.  As Benjamin continues to grow younger, Daisy stubbornly ages, causing a rift between these two lovers.  The film is engaging and heartbreaking all at the same time.  It's truly a love that lasts a lifetime.

#8 -The Princess Bride

The classic tale of everlasting love is explored in this classic love story with great action, fantasy, and a serious case of mistaken identity.  You'll be rooting for Buttercup and Westley right from the beginning.  It also features a very young Robin Wright as Buttercup - blast from the past!

#7 -Notting Hill

Notting Hill brings together two great actors - Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It's a mixture of comedy and sweetness as the unlikely pair navigate the world of fame vs. normalcy.  The two have a great chemistry as Anna Scott and William Thacker and it makes for a great feel-good romantic comedy.

#6 -Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen's classic British literature is played out on the big screen flawlessly by Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew McFayden as Mr. Darcy.  The film is all about first impressions and letting those impressions get in the way of seeing the real person underneath.  The two take quite the journey before discovering they really are in love. 

#5 -A Walk to Remember

A perfect portrait of young love is portrayed in this adaptation of Nicolas Sparks' sappy romantic novel.  The film stars Mandy Moore and Shane West as Jamie and Landon.  Landon is a bad boy who is reformed by Jamie's love and patience.  Jamie warns Landon not to fall in love with him, which he assures her he will never do.  You can guess what happens next.  You might need a couple boxes of tissue for this one!

#4 -Love Story

Love story is a classic!  Starring Ryan O'Neal and Ally McGraw as star-crossed lovers from two very different backgrounds in the 1960's.  When Oliver Barrett IV is threatened to be disowned, he must choose between love an obligation.  The film shows many different sides of love and it's not all sunshine and roses.  But the films message is clear: "Love means never having to say you're sorry."

#3 -Moulin Rouge

Another tear-jerker starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGreggor as Satine and Christian.  Satine is a courtesan who is being forced to marry the Duke in order to support the Moulin Rouge, yet she falls in love with the penniless writer.  Set to a back drop of classic songs repurposed, this film is a classic love story in an unusual setting.  It is the story of a"love that will live forever."

#2 -Casablanca

A classic love story starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in a heartbreaking story about choosing what's best for yourself or the one you love.  Bogart plays Rick Blaine, a bar owner, who is forced to choose between being with the woman he loves or heloing her escape with her husband, during WWII.  The flashback scenes alone will have your heart racing."Here's looking at you, kid."

#1 -The Notebook

If you ask 100 women what they think is the greatest romance movie of all time, many will agree - it's The Notebook.  The film could have been a complete flop - overly sappy and ridiculous, but the chemistry between Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling is through the roof and makes this film one of the greatest love stories ever to hit the big screen.  Allie is a rich city boy who falls in love with poor country boy Noah.  They are separated by years, but find their way back to each other in an epic rain-kissing scene.  All notions of kissing in the rain are completely ruined by this movie.

WHAT'S ON YOUR LIST?  HAVE YOUR SAY!

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