ON THE WAY TO THE ‘ACADEMY AWARDS’
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photographer: George Whylie Videographer: Maxine NolanOne of the grandest nights of the year is coming our way this Sunday, February 26th, The 84th Annual Academy Awards. Although the event takes place at The Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California, people all over the world will be celebrating and attending or watching it live from their own city.
An Oscars App is now live on The App Store for IPad, IPhone and IPod Touch and is free. This App will give fans premier access to all the most memorable moments of the evening through exclusive live cameras that will be strategically placed on The Red Carpet, in the Theater and in The Governor’s Ball, the party of the evening with a menu created by top chef expert, Wolfgang Puck. There will be special cameras backstage, in the Control Room and in the Press Room. The App has many enhancements from the previous year and fans will be thrilled.
Oscar Night America will also be taking place across the country during the Awards Ceremony in selected cities such as Atlanta, Palm Beach, Raleigh and Tucson. Local charities and causes will benefit and all will have a terrific time socializing, raising money and watching it live on the big screens. So far, over $33.5 million has been raised since the program’s inception. Learn more at www.oscar.org.
The list of talent slated to be presenters this year is extremely impressive. The “Bridesmaids” cast will be part of the group.
Such award-winning stars as Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz, Milla Jovovich, Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Tina Fey, Michael Douglas and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis will all make an appearance in handing out the winning Oscar.
Cirque Du Soleil will present an exclusive one-time-only performance which will feature the largest Cirque cast ever assembled for a single act.
Everyone is anxious to see what the stars will be wearing this year on The Red Carpet and to cover those festivities on “The Red Carpet Live” will be Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Louise Roe, Jess Cagle and Nina Garcia. They are the best of the style and fashion experts.
The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26th at the Kodak Theater at Hollywood and Highland Center and televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide by ABC Television Network beginning at 4:00 P.M.PT/7:00 P.M. ET.
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