Natalie Portman’s Acceptance Speech – (Transcript) 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Natalie Portman

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Thank you so much to the Academy this is insane and I truly sincerely wish that the prize tonight was to get to work with my fellow nominees. I’m so in awe of you. I’m so grateful to get to do the job that I do. I love it so much. I want to thank my parents, who are right there, first and foremost for giving me my life and for giving me the opportunity to work from such an early age and showing me everyday how to be a good human being by example.

And I want to thank my team who works with me every day. Aleen Keshishian, my manager, for 18 years and my agents Kevin Huvane and everyone at CAA. Bryna and Tamar at ID, my friends who are everything to me no matter what’s going on in my career. And everyone who has ever hired me, Luc Besson, who gave me first job when I was 11 years old. Mike Nichols, who has been my hero and my champion for the past decade and now Darren Aronofsky, you are a fearless leader, a visionary. I am blessed to have just gotten to get to work with you every day for the period of time we did.

So many people helped me prepare for this role. Mary Helen Bowers spent a year with me, training me, Michelle Rodriguez and Kurt Froman and Olga Kostritzky, Marina Stavitskaya, and my beautiful love Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed the film and has now given me my most important role of my life. And also there are people on films who no one ever talks about that are your heart and soul every day. Margie and Geordie who did my hair and makeup, Nicci, who dressed me, and Kate and Laura Mulleavy, who designed the beautiful ballet costumes, Joe Reidy, our incredible AD, first AD, and our camera operators J.C. and Steve who gave me so much soul behind the camera everyday you gave me all of your energy. Most importantly, my family, my friends, and my love. Thank you so much.

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Oscar Fashions – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – You Decide

Royalty was a theme at the Oscars Sunday night, with the King’s Speech taking home the night’s top honors. Royal purple also made a big splash – best actress winner Natalie Portman donned a vibrant purple dress as well as co-star Mila Kunis. But not all the fashions were winners. Share your opinions below!

Cate Blanchett

Hilary Swank

Abhishek Bachchan

Anne Hathaway

Colin Firth

Gwyneth Paltrow

Annette Bening

Rick Ross and Brad Oltmann

Cate Blanchett

Mark Wahlberg

Mila Kunis

Celine Dion

Hailee Steinfeld

Halle Berry

Helen Mirren

Justin Timberlake

Jennifer Hudson

Natalie Portman

Reese Witherspoon

Jennifer Lawrence

Matthew McConaughey

Robin Roberts

Russell Brand and Barbara Brand

Sandra Bullock

Scarlett Johansson

Sharon Stone

Steven Spielberg arrives with Destry Spielberg

Valentino and Anne Hathaway arrive

Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr.

Susanne Bier

Mira Jacob and Jed Rothstein

Jesse Eisenberg

Amy Adams

 

 

Kirk Baxter

Hans Zimmer

Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg

OSCARS 2011-Hollywood Stars Arrive on Red Carpet

Mila Kunis

 

 

Hollywood’s brightest stars are out in force for the industry’s night of nights – the Academy Awards.

More than a billion viewers around the world are expect to watch Hollywood’s royalty sashay down the red carpet tonight.

The Fighter’s Melissa Leo, who is nominated for best supporting actress, and Winter’s Bone’s Jennifer Lawrence, who is up for best actress, were among the first to arrive.

Mila Kunis, whose film Black Swan is up for best picture, dazzled in a plunging Elie Saab haute couture dress.

Anne Hathaway looked incredible in a figure hugging scarlet gown created for her by Valentino, who hovered around to ensure the gown didn’t burst.

Anne Hathaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Hudson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia Madsen

 

 

Jennifer Lawrence

and we can't forget Carla B and Teangelo of EOTM

Oscars 2011: Anne Hathaway

Gearing up for a night in the spotlight, Anne Hathaway arrived for the 83nd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Held at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, the Oscar winning actress was all smiles as she geared up for hosting duties alongside James Franco at the star studded ceremony.

Anne Hathaway arriving at Oscar 2011

Oscars ® Correspondent Contest

WHAT: Academy President Tom Sherak will announce the winners of the third annual mtvU Oscars Correspondent Contest

The grand prize winners will get a spot on the red carpet for the 83rd Academy Awards arrivals tomorrow, February 27, and will have access to the backstage press rooms and the Governors Ball. Oscar coverage from the winning team will be posted on mtvU.com and MTVNews.com the week of February 28.

WHO: Academy President Tom Sherak

mtvU Oscars Correspondent Contest Finalists:
Luz Pena and Philip Robibero from Hofstra University
Blake Mitchell and David Torcivia from the University of Georgia
Sarah Erickson and Joel Kutz from the University of Southern California

Academy’s Blue Ribbon Selection Panel
Brooke Anderson, co-host of HLN’s Showbiz Tonight
Sandy Cohen, “Oscar Insider” for the Associated Press
Adam Weissler, senior segment producer, EXTRA

WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2011
10 a.m.

WHERE: Bottom of the Grand Stair in Awards Walk
Hollywood & Highland Center

QUESTIONS:
CONTACT: Tarrah Lee Curtis, (310) 247-3090, tcurtis@oscars.org

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ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards – in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners – the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.

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The Oscars – Red Carpet – Pre Show – EOTM Media Style

Join EOTM Media for the Oscars red carpet pre show on February 27th and hang with Carla B and Teangelo Bell as they bring it to you for the 1st time ever for the new media company.

Yes –you’re invited to the glamorous 83rd Academy Awards red carpet experience as only EOTM can bring it!

Did we already say — this is the first time ever — yes sir — and this years red carpet event has a new director – EOTM — Stay tuned!!

Matthew McConaughey to Present On Oscar(R) Show

By: Tawanda  Cawthon

 

 

MEDIA CONTACT
Toni Thompson
tthompson@oscars.org

February 23, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beverly Hills, CA – Matthew McConaughey will be a presenter for the 83rd Academy Awards®, telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced today.

McConaughey will be seen next in “The Lincoln Lawyer” and “Killer Joe.”  His other film credits include “A Time to Kill,” “Amistad,” “Ed TV,” “The Wedding Planner,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “Tropic Thunder.”

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live on the ABC Television Network.  The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

The Social Network Wins BIG at the Golden Globes

January 16, 2011

By: EOTM Staff

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The “Social Network” won top honors Sunday at the Golden Globes with four prizes, including best drama and director, solidifying its prospects as an Academy Awards favorite. Congrats!

The Social Network received more nominations than any other movie this year from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which runs the Golden Globe Awards.

While Facebook publicists maintain that the movie isn’t a factually correct account of the company, the public has come to regard it as such. So the multiple Globe wins, including best dramatic picture, seems to benefit the real-life social network.

The timing of the Globes tends to influence people’s expectations for the Oscars, although the former includes television while the latter only deals with movies. Nominations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards are expected to be announced at 8:30 am January 25, and the ceremony will take place February 27.

 

 

 

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What internet radio was founded under —

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Media consumption has changed to where the 35 and below crowd chooses how it spends time not by program or radio personality, but by CONTENT.

Production quality demands are no longer high. Popularity is measured by the number of persons who have listened to the content, which can be tracked online with reasonable accuracy. When the “content” that interests them is gone, listeners will not stick around to hear the rest of the “program.”

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8 Doc Shorts on Oscar’s 2010 Shortlist

MEDIA CONTACT Teni Melidonian tmelidonian@oscars.org October 13, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 Doc Shorts on Oscar’s 2010 Shortlist Beverly Hills, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 83rd Academy Awards® has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar® nominations. Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 30 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for tabulation. The eight films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production company. “Born Sweet,” Cynthia Wade Productions “Killing in the Name,” Moxie Firecracker Films “Living for 32,” Cuomo Cole Productions “One Thousand Pictures: RFK’s Last Journey,” Lichen Films “Poster Girl,” Portrayal Films “Strangers No More,” Simon & Goodman Picture Company “Sun Come Up,” Sun Come Up, LLC “The Warriors of Qiugang,” Thomas Lennon Films, Inc. The 83rd Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide. # # # ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards – in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners – the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. FOLLOW THE ACADEMY www.oscars.org www.facebook.com/TheAcademy www.youtube.com/Oscars COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 8949 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD | BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211-1907 (310) 247-3090 TEL | (310) 271-3395 FAX | PUBLICITY@OSCARS.ORG | WWW.OSCARS.ORG/PRESS