 Canada AM: etalk's Ben Mulroney in Los Angeles on the Oscars The underdog 'Slumdog Millionaire' was the story of the night at the Academy Awards, and the movie's makers say they had an inkling of what was to come at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The underdog 'Slumdog Millionaire' was the story of the night at the Academy Awards, and the movie's makers say they had an inkling of what was to come at the Toronto International Film Festival. |  Canada AM: Film critic Richard Crouse on whether the Oscars were a success This year's 'Sexiest Man Alive' put on quite a show as the host for the revamped Oscars. With quite a few musical medleys and a more intimate format, was the award show a success?
This year's 'Sexiest Man Alive' put on quite a show as the host for the revamped Oscars. With quite a few musical medleys and a more intimate format, was the award show a success? |  Canada AM: CNN's Kara Finnstrom on the Oscar ceremony and winners The verdict is still out on whether Hugh Jackman did enough to draw attention back to the Oscars while the only unexpected win went to Sean Penn for his leading perfornance in 'Milk.'
The verdict is still out on whether Hugh Jackman did enough to draw attention back to the Oscars while the only unexpected win went to Sean Penn for his leading perfornance in 'Milk.' |  Canada AM: Jeanne Beker, Fashion Television They say Oscar night is about celebration the best in film, but let's face it, the award show is also about who wore what and who pulled it off.
They say Oscar night is about celebration the best in film, but let's face it, the award show is also about who wore what and who pulled it off. |  Canada AM: Film critic Richard Crouse with his Oscar picks With the Oscars happening on Sunday, Canada AM critic Richard Crouse names his choices for all the major categories, including a best picture nod for Slumdog Millionaire.
With the Oscars happening on Sunday, Canada AM critic Richard Crouse names his choices for all the major categories, including a best picture nod for Slumdog Millionaire. |  Canada AM: Best Actress category nominees A look at the nominees looking to capture the Oscar for Best Actress.
A look at the nominees looking to capture the Oscar for Best Actress. |  Canada AM: A closer look at the nominees for supporting actor This year's supporting actor nominees make for a mixed bag, including Robert Downey Jr. in a comedic role and a posthumous nod for Heath Ledger.
This year's supporting actor nominees make for a mixed bag, including Robert Downey Jr. in a comedic role and a posthumous nod for Heath Ledger. |  Canada AM: Taraji P. Henson, star of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' Taraji P. Henson is a prime example that stars aren't always made overnight. After more than a decade of acting, Henson is now up for an Oscar for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'.
Taraji P. Henson is a prime example that stars aren't always made overnight. After more than a decade of acting, Henson is now up for an Oscar for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. |  Canada AM: Marisa Tomei, star of 'The Wrestler' An Academy-Award winning actress - and best supporting actress nominee for 'The Wrestler'- chats about her role in the film.
An Academy-Award winning actress - and best supporting actress nominee for 'The Wrestler'- chats about her role in the film. |  Canada AM: 2009 Oscar nominees announced Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker helped announce the nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker helped announce the nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. |  Canada AM: Critics review the Oscar picks Film critic Richard Crouse and TheEnvelope.com's Pete Hammond look at the big winners and who was snubbed in the nominations for the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
Film critic Richard Crouse and TheEnvelope.com's Pete Hammond look at the big winners and who was snubbed in the nominations for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. |  CTV Montreal: Bill Brownstein talks Oscars Todd van der Heyden speaks with Gazette columnist Bill Brownstein about his take on Sunday night's Oscar ceremony.
Todd van der Heyden speaks with Gazette columnist Bill Brownstein about his take on Sunday night's Oscar ceremony. |  CTV Toronto: Zuraidah Alman on Oscar night It's the biggest show of the awards season. In just a few hours, Hollywood's best will come out to celebrate the best in film.
It's the biggest show of the awards season. In just a few hours, Hollywood's best will come out to celebrate the best in film. |  CTV National News: Paul Workman covers the protest in India over the popular film Even before the Oscars are handed out 'Slumdog Millionaire' is already a big winner. The rag-to-riches romance is winning raves around the world but not everyone is applauding.
Even before the Oscars are handed out 'Slumdog Millionaire' is already a big winner. The rag-to-riches romance is winning raves around the world but not everyone is applauding. |  CTV Newsnet: Johana Schneller, Globe and Mail film critic, on Oscar presentation Having five past Oscar winners speak directly to the current major acting nominees made for great Hollywood moments, Schneller said. She also thinks host Hugh Jackman pulled off his song and dance acts and 'owned the room.'
Having five past Oscar winners speak directly to the current major acting nominees made for great Hollywood moments, Schneller said. She also thinks host Hugh Jackman pulled off his song and dance acts and 'owned the room.' |  CTV Newsnet: Traci Melchor, etalk, on the festivities There was no surprise when 'Slumdog Millionaire' took home a handful of prizes at the Oscars, but Sean Penn's Supporting Actor win was.
There was no surprise when 'Slumdog Millionaire' took home a handful of prizes at the Oscars, but Sean Penn's Supporting Actor win was. |  CTV Newsnet: David Caplan, People Magazine, with the high and lowlights 'Slumdog Millionaire' appeared to resonate with members of the Academy, while Kate Winslet delivered one of the most endearing speeches of the evening when when she picked up the Oscar for Supporting Actress.
'Slumdog Millionaire' appeared to resonate with members of the Academy, while Kate Winslet delivered one of the most endearing speeches of the evening when when she picked up the Oscar for Supporting Actress. |  CTV Newsnet: etalk host Ben Mulroney on the red carpet The Academy has managed to generate buzz by shrouding the night's performers in secrecy.
The Academy has managed to generate buzz by shrouding the night's performers in secrecy. |  CTV Newsnet: Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter As Hugh Jackman prepares to take the Oscars stage to host the show, the cast and crew of 'Slumdog Millionaire' prepares for a tense night of anticipation.
As Hugh Jackman prepares to take the Oscars stage to host the show, the cast and crew of 'Slumdog Millionaire' prepares for a tense night of anticipation. |  CTV Newsnet: Christina McDowell, Holt Renfrew The golden awards won't be the only things turning heads at this year's Oscar show, as fashion will once again take some of the spotlight.
The golden awards won't be the only things turning heads at this year's Oscar show, as fashion will once again take some of the spotlight. |  CTV Newsnet: Kacey Siskind, event planner, on gearing up for Oscar night If you're planning on throwing an Oscar party on Sunday night, the first things to think of are the guests and food. If you would rather just go to an Oscar party though, there is a glamorous charity event at Toronto's Eglinton Grand.
If you're planning on throwing an Oscar party on Sunday night, the first things to think of are the guests and food. If you would rather just go to an Oscar party though, there is a glamorous charity event at Toronto's Eglinton Grand. |  CTV Newsnet: Jeffrey Jolson-Colburn, editor-in-chief of Hollywood Today Oscar buzz this year is huge and the editor-in-chief of Hollywood Today says it is because of the 'rags-to-riches' stories like Slumdog Millionaire that people want to see during hard economic times.
Oscar buzz this year is huge and the editor-in-chief of Hollywood Today says it is because of the 'rags-to-riches' stories like Slumdog Millionaire that people want to see during hard economic times. |  CTV Newsnet: Official Oscar Chef Wolfgang Puck on the glitzy menu There will be 15,000 guests to feed and 900 staff, and a pan-Asian theme and 1,200 bottles of champagne will greet guests at the Governor's Ball.
There will be 15,000 guests to feed and 900 staff, and a pan-Asian theme and 1,200 bottles of champagne will greet guests at the Governor's Ball. |  CTV Newsnet: Norm Wilner, NOW Magazine film critic with Oscar predictions Some of the world's most brilliant entertainment figures will be at the Oscars on Sunday. Film critic Norm Wilner looks at how Hugh Jackman will perform as host and which nominees will likely win.
Some of the world's most brilliant entertainment figures will be at the Oscars on Sunday. Film critic Norm Wilner looks at how Hugh Jackman will perform as host and which nominees will likely win. |  CTV Newsnet: Cheryl Cecchetto, official Oscars ball producer Preparing for the Academy Awards Governor's Ball is a lot like preparing to shoot a movie, as lights, sound, entertainment and sets are all part of the event.
Preparing for the Academy Awards Governor's Ball is a lot like preparing to shoot a movie, as lights, sound, entertainment and sets are all part of the event. |  CTV Newsnet: Brian D. Johnson, Maclean's Magazine, with his predictions 'Milk' is the likely frontrunner for Best Picture while Heath Leder is a shoo-in for Best Supporting Actor according to one film critic.
'Milk' is the likely frontrunner for Best Picture while Heath Leder is a shoo-in for Best Supporting Actor according to one film critic. |  CTV Newsnet: Ben Mulroney, co-host of etalk, on the mood in Los Angeles At the nomination ceremony, there were sounds of cheers as publicists heard the names of their films, but surprising exclusions included 'Revolutioary Road' and 'Grand Torino.'
At the nomination ceremony, there were sounds of cheers as publicists heard the names of their films, but surprising exclusions included 'Revolutioary Road' and 'Grand Torino.' |  CTV Newsnet: Johanna Schneller, film columnist for The Globe and Mail Every year the academy usually has one film loaded with nominations and this year that film was 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.' It likely got so many nods because it appeals to both branches of the academy.
Every year the academy usually has one film loaded with nominations and this year that film was 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.' It likely got so many nods because it appeals to both branches of the academy. |  CTV Newsnet: Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter on the Oscar nominations Underdog film 'Slumdog Millionaire' received ten Oscar Nominations while 'The Dark Knight' was snubbed for best picture and best director.
Underdog film 'Slumdog Millionaire' received ten Oscar Nominations while 'The Dark Knight' was snubbed for best picture and best director. |
