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State Dept 'excited' by 'Argo' Oscar win

February 25, 2013 17:15
The US State Department, still mourning the loss of its diplomats in a bloody attack on a mission in Libya, Monday cheered the Oscar win for "Argo" based on a true life tale of diplomatic bravery. "I think we all were excited to see it win," deputy acting spokesman Patrick Ventrell told journalists of Ben Affleck's film which picked up the coveted best picture award at the Oscars on Sunday night.

Affleck has last laugh on Oscars night

February 25, 2013 03:46
Ben Affleck insisted he bore no hard feelings on Sunday as he toasted the Oscars best picture triumph of his thriller "Argo" despite being snubbed in the best director category. After a manic, frenetic acceptance speech on stage, the 40-year-old film-maker was all smiles as he spoke to journalists after the crowning glory of his Iran hostage drama. And he insisted the perception of a snub by the Academy had been overblown, noting that several other acclaimed filmmakers had been overlooked in what has been a strong year.

UPDATE 1-Michelle Obama surprises Oscars by presenting Best Picture award

February 25, 2013 02:30
(Adds Affleck reaction) LOS ANGELES, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise and unprecedented appearance on Sunday's Oscars telecast when she presented the award for Best Picture, the first time a president or first lady has ever presented an Academy Award. Appearing live on screen from the White House in Washington, almost 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood, Obama praised the work of the movie industry before announcing the Iran hostage drama "Argo" the Best Picture winner.

Affleck's 'Argo' wins best picture Oscar

February 25, 2013 02:01
Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama "Argo" on Sunday took home the Oscar for best picture, in a unique presentation done by Jack Nicholson in Hollywood and First Lady Michelle Obama by videolink. "Argo" bested eight rivals for the top prize: "Amour," "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Django Unchained," "Les Miserables," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook," and "Zero Dark Thirty."

Hollywood stars take seats for unpredictable Oscars

February 24, 2013 22:16
Oscars host Seth MacFarlane kicked off an unpredictable 85th Academy Awards show Sunday, with Iran hostage drama "Argo" vying to beat Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" on Hollywood's biggest night. The star-studded and heavily musical show was preceded by a two-hour A-list fashion parade on the red carpet, with a healthy serving of old-school Hollywood glamour on display. "Family Guy" creator MacFarlane started with a joke about "Argo" director Ben Affleck, who was nominated for best film but failed to win a best director nomination, quipping that he was "unknown to the Academy."

Snubbed 'Argo' director Affleck to present at Oscars

February 14, 2013 17:46
Ben Affleck will join the presenting cast for next week's Oscars, organizers said Thursday, despite the perceived snub that saw him miss the best director nominees' shortlist. "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for best actress for romcom "Silver Linings Playbook," and Jessica Chastain, frontrunner for her role in Osama bin Laden manhunt film "Zero Dark Thirty," will also present awards.

Ben Affleck's 'Argo' wins best film at Britain's BAFTAs

February 10, 2013 18:00
Iran hostage crisis drama "Argo" won the best film prize at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday, in a further boost for US actor-director Ben Affleck's movie at the Oscars later this month. Affleck also won the best director award at the biggest night of the British film industry, while Daniel Day-Lewis was named best actor for "Lincoln" and France's Emmanuelle Riva won best actress for "Amour".

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February 9, 2013 17:16
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. One year later, Grammys recall scramble over Whitney Houston death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy host LL Cool J called it a "death in our family" and it was he who suggested starting the Grammy Awards show last year with a prayer for Whitney Houston. Behind the scenes, Grammy Awards producers had worked all night to re-shape the music industry's biggest night just 24 hours after the drowning death of the troubled superstar in a Beverly Hills hotel.

Reuters Entertainment News Summary

February 9, 2013 09:45
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Springsteen says "freaky" to be honored at pre-Grammys tribute

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February 9, 2013 02:15
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Humble Damon cheers Oscar hopeful, friend Ben Affleck
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