Oscar Awards

The 2012 Oscars managed to include the expected and shocks all at the same time. Odds on favorite, ‘The Artist’, won five awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Jean Dujardin and Best Director for Michel Hazanivicius. But ‘Hugo’ gave it a run for its money, also bringing home five awards (though none in the major categories).

With Oscars season upon us, it’s anyone’s guess who will take home the gold. Each year, some newcomers crash the party among veteran actors who command the red carpet at the Academy Awards. The annual event draws Hollywood’s biggest stars, and millions more around the world. The press always puts together some basic information about this year’s nominees, but how much do you actually know about th

For every role that can be considered “Oscar bait,” there are the roles that are completely out of the norm for the Academy Awards.  The actors on our list all gave performances that have transcended Oscars and are more well-known for their contributions to pop culture.

With the 2012 Oscars set to be awarded later this month, it’s way too early to think about next year’s ceremony. Or is it?

Nobody makes movies like Hollywood makes movies, so every year it’s important that we take several moments to congratulate them for their entertaining efforts. And make fun of what they’re wearing. No moment is better than the Oscars, which will air on ABC, Sunday, February 26th at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific and all times in between.