Return of the King Oscar/Awards thread

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by adt100
He doubts it yes. Though not, funnily enough, that The Passion will win best picture for next year's Academy Awards, despite netither it not any of the main competition even being released yet!

Having said that, as I said earlier in this thread I do agree that ROTK winning best picture though most likely is not a certainty. PJ winning Best Picture is even less so. There have been upsets at the Oscars before, and we all know how up their own behinds (so to speak) the Academy can be with regard popular films at times.

Although I am very confident of ROTK's success, I am still prepared that, in yet another grave injustice, it might, just might not actually win.

Thank You..;) At least your thinking capacity and judgement has been shrunken by fanaticism and your keeping it real..

[TyRoss]

Originally posted by BKB#1
Thank You..;) At least your thinking capacity and judgement has been shrunken by fanaticism and your keeping it real..

I do believe you mean hasn't.

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by TyRoss
I do believe you mean hasn't.

Your right.. Let me edit that..;)

[flukeman]

I think ROTK is most likely going to win Best Picture, and PJ will most likely win Best Director. But I agree with adt100 and BKB, nothing is certain. As much as I want it to win, I'm trying to put how much I love Lord of the Rings aside and look at it objectively. I also think that while everyone is exclaiming this is the best movie of the 3 and all, IMO it isn't. I think if any of the LOTR films was going to win an Oscar for BP, it should have been FOTR. For me, ROTK wasn't quite there, and while I will cheer like mad if it does win, in my heart I know that if it doesn't I won't be too upset.

I will be upset if PJ doesn't win Director. That man deserves it.

[Glordreen]

REMINDER:

The WGA (Writes Guild) will announce their awards tomorrow. Expect it aorund 10pm PST.

And also the SAG (Screen Actors guild) awards are on Sunday on TNT.

[Glordreen]

ROTK doesn't need both of these guilds to win. It can still win easily. But it will pick up at least one of the two, if not both.

[Glordreen]

Here is the full list of presenter that have been announced so far(in no particular order):

Tom Hanks
Steve Spielberg
Nicole Kidman
Tom Cruise
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Renee Zellweger
Colin Farrell
Oprah Winfrey
Will Smith
Jack Black
Will Farrell
Jude Law
Charlize Theron
Jim Carrey
Julianne Moore
Robin Williams
Jennifer Garner
Julia Roberts
Tim Robbins
Susan Sarandon
Sandra Bullock
John Travolta

[Smeagol]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Here is the full list of presenter that have been announced so far(in no particular order):

Tom Hanks
Steve Spielberg
Nicole Kidman
Tom Cruise
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Renee Zellweger
Colin Farrell
Oprah Winfrey
Will Smith
Jack Black
Will Farrell
Jude Law
Charlize Theron
Jim Carrey
Julianne Moore
Robin Williams
Jennifer Garner
Julia Roberts
Tim Robbins
Susan Sarandon
Sandra Bullock
John Travolta

Now I know why I hate the Oscars. :mad:

[The Moose]

there's quite a few very accomplished film people in that list.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Yummy,Jennifer Garner will be presenting.Haha.

[Necross]

Oy I just hope they give up bashing ROTK when it comes to introducing Mystic River clips.

"It only has one specail effect, the effect it has on his audience...blah blah blah ble ble blah"

[Queen Arwen]

I know exactly what you mean, Necross. My mom and I always get upset when we hear that! :mad:

[Necross]

Lol I kinda feel bad for the one who has to be presenting it because it may not be there view at all, I mean, they aren't the ones who wrote the stuff, but it will stick with them forever. Like Susan Sarandon at the Golden Globes

[Queen Arwen]

I forgot Susan Sarandon...I was caught up in the special effects of ROTK. ;)

[Necross]

Lol I can't wait for it to win at the academy then people will have to shut up. Anything they say after is just belly aching.

[Queen Arwen]

Exactly!!! I'm kinda hoping BKB shows up the next day after I put up the Oscar thread (or maybe I'll leave that to Captain Glordreen)!

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Queen Arwen
Exactly!!! I'm kinda hoping BKB shows up the next day after I put up the Oscar thread (or maybe I'll leave that to Captain Glordreen)!

Oh that will be a glorious time indeed. The Captain shall show his wrath. I just cant wait until I can throw everything in his face. But of course I will do it politely(or not):twisted:

But I think we all deserve a part in the bashing of BKB, after ROTK wins. We shall all get the chance to take our shots at him. But I shall fire the first shot.

[Queen Arwen]

Then I'll fire the 2nd shot.

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

Just promise me my lord and m'lady, becareful what you say.

[Queen Arwen]

With you watching me, milord JEDI, I won't falter too badly. He'll only get what is constructive criticism, which is what I've been trying to give to him. He just doesn't seem to see it as that. Oh, well.

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

No worries then. ;)

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally posted by Necross
Oy I just hope they give up bashing ROTK when it comes to introducing Mystic River clips.

"It only has one specail effect, the effect it has on his audience...blah blah blah ble ble blah"

I saw this Oscar special on Star Movies this morning and they were introducing every nominee.When it came to Mystic Rivers they interviewed Clint Eastwood and Sean Penn.Sean Penn was like,"Oh,we made fun about Peter Jackson a lot of times at the Globes" or something like that.I was like,"Yeah,yeah.Go screw yourself Sean.If you get snubbed of the oscars this year again i'll make sure Peter Jackson sit on you."

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Oh that will be a glorious time indeed. The Captain shall show his wrath. I just cant wait until I can throw everything in his face. But of course I will do it politely(or not):twisted:

But I think we all deserve a part in the bashing of BKB, after ROTK wins. We shall all get the chance to take our shots at him. But I shall fire the first shot.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well Honey, I have a thread already to counterattack against yours if it doesn't win BEST PICTURE, that's of course if the wardens at this site allow it to stay up which they won't... And what is all this we deserve a part in the bashing of BKB??? What??because my opinion differed greatly than popular concensus at this site or what??? If you all took your heads out of Peter Jackson's ass long enough, you'd realize that what I've stated in regards to who wins may very well happen.. No one knows for sure folks, no one and if they win, then congratulations and if they don't?? then oh well... I'm keeping it REAL folks which is something you should consider and not let your overlove and fanaticism get the best of you which it has apparently..

[Andrey83]

That was alot of smileys :)

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by Andrey83
That was alot of smileys :)

Oh Yeah........;)

[Kashmir]

Originally posted by Necross
Lol I kinda feel bad for the one who has to be presenting it because it may not be there view at all, I mean, they aren't the ones who wrote the stuff, but it will stick with them forever. Like Susan Sarandon at the Golden Globes

Oh, I think she meant it all right, or at least agreed with it. After all her husband is Tim Robbins who is in the movie. Well, maybe they aren't actually married, but you know what I mean. ;)

[Cbars]

Originally posted by BKB#1
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well Honey, I'm keeping it REAL folks which is something you should consider and not let your overlove and fanaticism get the best of you which it has apparently..

Have you ever considered that maybe you could be a little more polite, and a little less patronizing and inflammatory? Many of your posts have one aim, to upset someone and stir things up. According to your profile you are like 38, does it make you feel superior to fight with a bunch of 16 year olds? We have had many civil conversations about issues more controversial than this, it's all in the delivery. If I didn't know better I would think you were Jpdill with another user name. If you can't state your opinion politely then don't do it at all. It is getting really old, and as I am sure you know, most people don't like to be called Honey or sweetie in this way. It's insulting. OH and Pychooo and Glordreen, get over it. He or she has a right to his or her opinion. Don't let it bother you so much. Who really cares?

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by BKB#1
... And what is all this we deserve a part in the bashing of BKB??? What??because my opinion differed greatly than popular concensus at this site or what???

No, becuase you are a complete jerk. And we dont like your kind around here.

[Necross]

Originally posted by PsYkOoOoO
I saw this Oscar special on Star Movies this morning and they were introducing every nominee.When it came to Mystic Rivers they interviewed Clint Eastwood and Sean Penn.Sean Penn was like,"Oh,we made fun about Peter Jackson a lot of times at the Globes" or something like that.I was like,"Yeah,yeah.Go screw yourself Sean.If you get snubbed of the oscars this year again i'll make sure Peter Jackson sit on you."


What a sore loser, I didn't think a guy who plays an ******* in most movies was really such an ******* when it came to being a real person. Sean Penn looks like someone took a dump on his face and he let it harden. Anyway, one thing....I don't think Sean Penn was at the golden globes.

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Cbars
OH and Pychooo and Glordreen, get over it. He or she has a right to his or her opinion. Don't let it bother you so much. Who really cares?

Agreed. But I will have a word with him/her once ROTK wins BP.

[Glordreen]

I have just been informed that the WGA will annouce a lot earlier than I first thought. The show will begin at 5pm EST. and they should announce sometime soon after that.

And just remeber. ROTK doesnt need this to complete a sweep at the oscars, it would be nice, but it really isnt needed. Infact if ROTK doesnt win the WGA or the SAG, it still is locked for BP and BD.

As to who the favorite is for the WGA, its up in the air. Lost In Transaltion is the favorite for Original Screenplay, but for Adapted Screenplay, ts a 3-way battle between ROTK, Seabiscut, and Mystic River. At the SAG however, ROTK is the favorite and predicted winner.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally posted by Necross
What a sore loser, I didn't think a guy who plays an ******* in most movies was really such an ******* when it came to being a real person. Sean Penn looks like someone took a dump on his face and he let it harden. Anyway, one thing....I don't think Sean Penn was at the golden globes.

Yeah he wasnt there.I think i meant ABOUT the globes.

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by Necross
Lol I kinda feel bad for the one who has to be presenting it because it may not be there view at all, I mean, they aren't the ones who wrote the stuff, but it will stick with them forever. Like Susan Sarandon at the Golden Globes

I would bet a million that's *exactly* how Susan feels. She's been with Tim Robbins for a long time now, they have kids.

(they met while filming "Bull Durham" also staring Kevni Costner)

[Andrey83]

Glordreen: How come you know so much about the oscars? just wondering :)

[Elf]

Return of the King has just won 12 awards in the INOCA Winners Ceremony.
:D :applaud:

Here´s the full list of winners:

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS-Shohreh Aghdashloo
BEST FILM EDITING-Kill Bill
BEST COSTUME DESIGN- Return of the King
BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE- Keisha Castle Hughes
BEST ART DIRECTION- Return of the King
BEST MAKE UP- Return of the King
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR- Benicio DelToro
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE- Finding Nemo
BEST SOUND- Return of the King
BEST SOUND EFFECTS EDITING- Kill Bill
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM- Triplets of Belleville
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS- Return of the King
BEST ORIGINAL SONG- Return of the King
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE- Return of the King
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST- Return of the King
BEST ACTOR- Bill Murray
BEST ACTRESS- Scarlett Johansson
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY- Return of the King
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY- Lost in Translation
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY- Return of the King
BEST DIRECTOR- Return of the King
BEST PICTURE- Return of the King

:applaud:

[adt100]

:applaud:

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Andrey83
Glordreen: How come you know so much about the oscars? just wondering :)

I am just that kind of Oscar person.;)


Really I am just into the Oscars, I started being an "Oscarwatcher" about 3 years ago, around the time FOTR came out. I geuss you could say I am an Oscar freak. I do have my connections and very reliable sources though.

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Elf
Return of the King has just won 12 awards in the INOCA Winners Ceremony.
:D :applaud:

Here´s the full list of winners:

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS-Shohreh Aghdashloo
BEST FILM EDITING-Kill Bill
BEST COSTUME DESIGN- Return of the King
BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE- Keisha Castle Hughes
BEST ART DIRECTION- Return of the King
BEST MAKE UP- Return of the King
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR- Benicio DelToro
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE- Finding Nemo
BEST SOUND- Return of the King
BEST SOUND EFFECTS EDITING- Kill Bill
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM- Triplets of Belleville
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS- Return of the King
BEST ORIGINAL SONG- Return of the King
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE- Return of the King
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST- Return of the King
BEST ACTOR- Bill Murray
BEST ACTRESS- Scarlett Johansson
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY- Return of the King
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY- Lost in Translation
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY- Return of the King
BEST DIRECTOR- Return of the King
BEST PICTURE- Return of the King

:applaud:

I was over at the ceremony, at OW. And I forgot to post the results over here. Thanks elf.

[Glordreen]

Sorry guys. I was misinformed. The WGA actually starts at 5pm PST. As seen on this pic of an invitation.


http://www.wga.org/pr/Awards/2004/awards_ad2.jpg

[Elf]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Thanks elf. [/B]

My pleasure. :)

[The Moose]

that's quite a list of wins there from the INOCAs

[Smeagol]

What is INOCA? :confused:

[Smeagol]

http://www.reuters.com/locales/newsArticle.jsp?type=entertainmentNews&locale=en_IN&storyID=4408492

[stargoddess]

that my question too--what are the inocas?

[adt100]

1 other small bit of Oscar information. Sir Ian McKellen will be introducing the footage for LOTR:ROTK as 1 of the contenders for Best Picture.

[The Moose]

that's pretty cool.

[Andrey83]

This is just great news! 12! Thanks for posting Elf!

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by stargoddess
that my question too--what are the inocas?

It basically the Oscarwatch forums awards. A while back all the mebers of OW signed up, and they got to vote for the nomines and the winners of the INOCA's. I cant remember what it stands for, I do know that the A stands for Awards.:D

[Andrey83]

ironic nominated oscar competition awards.....

erm...never mind :)

[Glordreen]

the WGA ceremony has started. So it could by anytime now, when the winners are announced.

[RebelwithaCause]

Hey people, how is everyone? I been gone for a while, (moving, carpeting, lots of stuff...). LOL, I see that BKB has been suffering a quick lashing, lol, and I do admit to having laughed at two of your guys comments at him. PsychoOoO, as always...."Ah, you guys well get used to me..." and then..."Not me." Very nice. ILOVEKATIE also gave nice ones back. BKB, I've nothing against you, and yes, we are huge fanatical fans, and we love these films very much, but you must look at the statistics of all of the critic's awards and such....if anything were to beat this, it would be the shock of all time....and don't be counting on it. Look at all the odds!!! It says it right there!! But anyways, I know your love for LIT, and I did like it as well...but yes, just realize that we also are entitled to our own opinions and are very well aware when we go over the line....

On that note, HERE'S TO ROTK KICKIN A$$ AND CHEWING BUBBLE GUM AT THE WGA'S!!! :D

[Andrey83]

Hehe, you are a rebel :)

[RebelwithaCause]

LOL, you know it. ;)

[Glordreen]

Nice to see your back Rebel.

[Glordreen]

Its gonna take longer than I expected for the WGA to announce. They hav 17 awards to get through and only 2 of them are movies, the last 2. So expect them to announce around 7pm PST or later.

[Glordreen]

The WGA have announced their winner for Adapted Screenplay, and they have given it to American Splendor.

Its dissapointing, cause ROTK deserved it. But this actually helps ROTK, because Mystic River nor Seabiscut won, and also since American Splendour isnt even nomed for BP. So its like ROTK never lost. But Mystic River needed this award to have the odds of a snowblaas chance in hell for BP, and it failed, therefore it is no longer a threat to ROTK, it is dead . Its pretty much smoooth sailing from here on out. Even if ROTK loses the SAG, it will still undoubtedly win BP and BD at the OScars. But ROTK will win the SAG, it is the heavy favorite and predicted winner.

[The Moose]

hmm, that's not great, but very good that Mystic River etc. are all dead

YAY

[PsYkOoOoO]

Who cares if it doesnt win WAG?Other films need recognition as well.Cant have the King winning all the time can it?

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

I think's it cool. That film was very underrated, so I am glad it got something.

[RebelwithaCause]

Exactly. Seabiscuit, in my opinion, was not worthy, and Mystic River, in a few select areas was nice, but ROTK was consistent and worked brilliantly there.

[Necross]

ROTK WILL WIN THEM ALL!!!! LOL!!!! LOL!!!!!! NO SARCASM! IT WILL! ;)

[Smeagol]

Originally posted by Glordreen
But ROTK will win the SAG, it is the heavy favorite and predicted winner.

I think Mystic River will win the SAG.

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Smeagol
I think Mystic River will win the SAG.

That can happen. But the SAG has nominated LOTR 3 years in a row and has yet to award it, therefore it is due. And also the ROTK deserves this. Also there is a lot of buzz going around saying ROTK will take the SAG easily. I have seen three SAG ballots already and they all had ROTK for ensemble. And also I have heard from a few people that the general talk around the SAG voters is that ROTK will take Best Ensemble. But we'll see.

[Glordreen]

SAG starts at 5pm PST if you have satellite. If you have regular cable its at 8pm PST.

[Andrey83]

What channel Glordreen?

[Queen Arwen]

Originally posted by Glordreen
The WGA have announced their winner for Adapted Screenplay, and they have given it to American Splendor.

Its dissapointing, cause ROTK deserved it. But this actually helps ROTK, because Mystic River nor Seabiscut won, and also since American Splendour isnt even nomed for BP. So its like ROTK never lost. But Mystic River needed this award to have the odds of a snowblaas chance in hell for BP, and it failed, therefore it is no longer a threat to ROTK, it is dead . Its pretty much smoooth sailing from here on out. Even if ROTK loses the SAG, it will still undoubtedly win BP and BD at the OScars. But ROTK will win the SAG, it is the heavy favorite and predicted winner.

I was a bit disappointed to see this on MSN, but in retrospect, I wouldn't be devastated if ROTK didn't win Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. The 3 screenwriters deserve it, but as long as it gets BP and BD, they should share in those awards as well. And you're right, Glordreen: Mystic River hasn't won any major awards yet, and if it doesn't win Best Ensemble tonight, the Oscar will go to ROTK.

[Queen Arwen]

Originally posted by Andrey83
What channel Glordreen?

As he is not here, I'll answer for him, Andrey. It's on TNT ("We know Drama").

[Andrey83]

Doh, Havent got that channel i think.

[Queen Arwen]

Well, you could always check online. :D Even though TNT is strictly a U.S. channel (at least that's what I think it is), the Internet can be surprising at how fast it gets news...even award shows. ;)

[Andrey83]

Hehe, yea I know. It will probably be fast in here, if we got some good spies :)

[Queen Arwen]

Glordreen is probably your best spy. :grin: He can get you ANY info you want. Maybe he can PM you about each award being presented.

[Andrey83]

Yea, iknow. though he said that he was mostly into the oscars

[Queen Arwen]

Oh, yeah. He'll do anything for you that's LOTR-, awards-, or Oscar-related--which the SAG Awards are. :)

[Glordreen]

SAG's start in 1hr and 50min for me (thats if you got Dish). But dont worry guys, I shall be here to update you, for those who dont have Dish.

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Queen Arwen
Oh, yeah. He'll do anything for you that's LOTR-, awards-, or Oscar-related--which the SAG Awards are. :)


Damn straight! :D

[Andrey83]

Originally posted by Glordreen
SAG's start in 1hr and 50min for me (thats if you got Dish). But dont worry guys, I shall be here to update you, for those who dont have Dish.

Thanks Glordreen! I have cable, but i live in Norway :)

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Queen Arwen
Glordreen is probably your best spy.

:cool:

[Glordreen]

So far on the pre show, I have seen Sean Astin, John-Rhys Davies, and Liv Tyler there representing LOTR. I think Boyd is there, but I just havent seen him.

[Glordreen]

Its started now, for me at least (I have Dish and live on the west coast). Once we get to the movie awards Ill post the results.

[Elessar504]

Serkis and Boyd are in the SAG too :-)

[Glordreen]

Tim Robbins won Best Supporting Actor
Renee Zellwegger won Best Supporting Actress


they'll probably some TV awards before the next movie award.

[Warren]

What channel is it on?

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by Warren
What channel is it on?

it's on tnt and airs at 8:00pm. glordreen is watching it on satellite.

[Warren]

****, I don't have TNT.

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by Warren
****, I don't have TNT.

i'm sorry. i know that sucks.:(

glordreen will be good with giving us updates...

[Kerry from Cali]

glordreen, can you toss us a bone???


it's been an hour, and i'm a bit impatient. :)

[SoundScream]

LOTR wins best ensamble cast:) :)

[Steve125]

Who won best director??? missed it!
Yay for best ensemble too!

[Queen Arwen]

ROTK!!! ROTK!!! ROTK!!! :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

[Glordreen]

Told you guys!!!!!!

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!

[Queen Arwen]

Originally posted by Steve125
Who won best director??? missed it!

The SAG only honors actors. PJ won the Directors' Guild Award.

[Queen Arwen]

That's it!!! ROTK's gonna win the Oscar!!!

[flukeman]

Something tells me Sean Astin and John Rhys-Davies won't be speaking for a while... ;)

Yay for ROTK!

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by Kerry from Cali
it's on tnt and airs at 8:00pm. glordreen is watching it on satellite.

8:00 pm Pacific Standard time?

[flukeman]

EST.

It's airing right now again at 10pm EST.

[Steve125]

Originally posted by Queen Arwen
The SAG only honors actors. PJ won the Directors' Guild Award.

Phew thank God! Here I am freakin out that I missed it! lol

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by flukeman
EST.

It's airing right now again at 10pm EST.


brock is on the west coast, and it will begin airing here at 8:00pm pst as well.

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Kerry from Cali
glordreen, can you toss us a bone???


it's been an hour, and i'm a bit impatient. :)


Sorry. I was away from my computer for a while and couldnt post. But in that hour you didnt miss anything, it was just TV awards.

[kylesmile]

What the hell was Sean Astin trying to do up there???

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by flukeman
Something tells me Sean Astin and John Rhys-Davies won't be speaking for a while... ;)

Yay for ROTK!

what happened with them???

[flukeman]

He was making a well-intentioned but somewhat ill-conceived point.

Did John actually push him out of the way? I turned my head for one split second...he was in mid-sentence and then was just...gone :)

[Steve125]

Am I the only one surprised by Johnny Depp winning?? Holy crap that was crazy!

[flukeman]

To Kerry:

Sean was making a stand for the actors unions and was going on for a bit and getting more heated and John Rhys-Davies pushed him away from the microphone mid-sentence to finish up the rest of the speeches.

[flukeman]

I was stunned too Steve - nicely stunned :)

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by flukeman
To Kerry:

Sean was making a stand for the actors unions and was going on for a bit and getting more heated and John Rhys-Davies pushed him away from the microphone mid-sentence to finish up the rest of the speeches.

holy smoke...

not what i expected.

i did notice, after the golden globes, when the cast were being interviewed by E!, elijah and dom were standing behind the couch, and John was sitting next to PJ and someone else, (can't think who)...

anyway, the interviewer was asking questions, and pete and elijah and dom answered them, but john didn't get to say anything, when the questing was finished, the camera was still rolling, and john gave this sort of "oh, well, what do you expect" kind of look, almost like he didn't expect to get to speak.

[SoundScream]

The push was planed. Sean made his case for bringing movie production back to America, they added that for comedy. Like Andy Serkis running off with the statue after the speaches.

[flukeman]

Are you certain?

I couldn't tell who it was that ran off - it was Andy? That was funny :)

[SoundScream]

Yeah im sure. He was the only tall thin person on stage.

[BKB#1]

Sean Astin and Elijah Wood's should both keep their mouths shut and count there blessings if there not type cast for the rest of there lives and actually get work and the last time Woods was at the mic, he made a popshot at Lucas and his Star Wars franchise for not being nominated like the LOTR Trilogy was and what that young man has to realize, is that whether Star Wars was nominated or not, those movies, Prequels and Old Trilogy have made a godawful amount of $$$ in 30 years and that's pretty ****ing good for something that has been around that long so he needs to keep his mouth shut and get his head out of Jackson's ass... I'll tell ya what: Losing BEST PICTURE or BEST DIRECTOR at the oscars to some other film would silence there ass and it very well may happen, no one knows for sure..

[TyRoss]

Originally posted by BKB#1
Sean Astin and Elijah Wood's should both keep their mouths shut and count there blessings if there not type cast for the rest of there lives and actually get work and the last time Woods was at the mic, he made a popshot at Lucas and his Star Wars franchise for not being nominated like the LOTR Trilogy was and what that young man has to realize, is that whether Star Wars was nominated or not, those movies, Prequels and Old Trilogy have made a godawful amount of $$$ in 30 years and that's pretty ****ing good for something that has been around that long so he needs to keep his mouth shut and get his head out of Jackson's ass... I'll tell ya what: Losing BEST PICTURE or BEST DIRECTOR at the oscars to some other film would silence there ass and it very well may happen, no one knows for sure..

And what you need to realise is that no one in this forum cares. Post it in the Star Wars forum. I don't want you stirring up trouble in here anymore. As for anyone thinking of responding to his post just don't. It's exactly what he wants.

[Brock Landers]

EDIT: Nevermind, forget about it....have to remember not to feed "Trolls"

[kylesmile]

I was shocked, absolutely stunned that Johnny Depp won Best Actor.

I was expecting Mystic River to win ensemble cast, so I was very happy to see ROTK win depsite the strange acceptance speech(es).

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by kylesmile
I was shocked, absolutely stunned that Johnny Depp won Best Actor.

I think we all are just a wee bit shocked, and maybe the Oscars will do something different this year.....;)

[Cbars]

Originally posted by Brock Landers
I think we all are just a wee bit shocked, and maybe the Oscars will do something different this year.....;)

Johnny Depp was awesome in POTC, you have to admit. He made that movie worth seeing.

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by TyRoss
And what you need to realise is that no one in this forum cares. Post it in the Star Wars forum. I don't want you stirring up trouble in here anymore. As for anyone thinking of responding to his post just don't. It's exactly what he wants.

Tyross, it wouldn't matter where I posted it at, whether it's the SW board or this, you'll still make sure your there to lock it and I don't see what was so bad about what I said.. Man, stop being so hypersensitive anytime someone says something that goes against the grain.. For christ sakes, I was making a comment and quote from what 1 actor said at the Golden Globes and I don't think it's that big of a deal..:rolleyes:

[Queen Arwen]

Moving on...So, who's up for an Oscar party next Sunday? Any takers on who's bringing the hors d'oeuvres?

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

I am so happy for Johnny Depp.

[Glordreen]

Me also. Johnny Depp is one of the best Actors today, he deserves best actor. His performance in POTC was completely brilliant!

[Glordreen]

Heres some pics of the cast after their Ensemble win.

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040223/capt.sag22502230418.sag_awards_sag225.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040223/capt.sag22402230411.sag_awards_sag224.jpg

[Glordreen]

Its over, ROTK is gonna sweep! Nothing can stop it! Nothing!

ROTK has won the Globes, PGA, DGA, SAG, BAFTA, and BFCA. The only major precuresor it lost was the WGA, and that went to American Splendor, who isnt even nomed for BP, so it doesnt hurt ROTK.

Face it everyone! ROTK is taking BP, BD, and a large share of techs!

[PsYkOoOoO]

What are John Rhys Davis and Sean Astin doing?

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

It looks like they are "pretend fighting" with their trophies. :hehe:

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Me also. Johnny Depp is one of the best Actors today, he deserves best actor. His performance in POTC was completely brilliant!

You know Capt. Glordreen, I sure wish he was there to accept.

I bet his speech would have been something.

[Glordreen]

Here's another pic.

http://img1.photobucket.com/albums/0903/pussygalore/3005120.jpg

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by JEDI_THE_WHITE
You know Capt. Glordreen, I sure wish he was there to accept.

I bet his speech would have been something.

It would have been awesome. Hopefully he can make his speech at the Oscars.

[Glordreen]

Another thing thats great about this Ensemble win, is that every member of the LOTR cast will get a trophy. Even Viggo, who hates award shows and boycotts them. Even Sean Bean will get one, which is awesome because he deserved something for his great performance in FOTR, and the TTT EE.

What great night for ROTK! And there will be an even better on next Sunday!

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by Glordreen
What great night for ROTK! And there will be an even better on next Sunday!

And what a night it will be, but I do have a feeling that this will turn out like 2001's ceremonies.... :(

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Its over, ROTK is gonna sweep! Nothing can stop it! Nothing!

ROTK has won the Globes, PGA, DGA, SAG, BAFTA, and BFCA. The only major precuresor it lost was the WGA, and that went to American Splendor, who isnt even nomed for BP, so it doesnt hurt ROTK.

Face it everyone! ROTK is taking BP, BD, and a large share of techs!

Again, no one knows that for certain Glordreen... Just because this movie has garnered other awards doesn't mean the Academy will follow in step.. If it does, then congratulations but there's always a chance it will follow 2001's Oscar Ceremony as well..

[The Moose]

greta news about the SAGs. YAY

[Kerry from Cali]

Glordreen, once again you're the best for posting these pics. :)

i love the one that shows john and sean duking it out with their trophies.

i didn't realize that sean bean would get one too. i think that is so fitting. his performance was so moving, i'm glad he'll be apart of this.

[Rogue Program]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Another thing thats great about this Ensemble win, is that every member of the LOTR cast will get a trophy. Even Viggo, who hates award shows and boycotts them. Even Sean Bean will get one, which is awesome because he deserved something for his great performance in FOTR, and the TTT EE
Unfortunately, Christopher Lee will not get one:(

On a lighter note, next Sunday ROTK WILL make history and become the first fantasy film to win best picture and Petey WILL get his well-deserved oscar. It is a 100% certainty. Take it to the bank and bet the farm folks!:D

[Necross]

So happy they won!!!!

And how can Clint be bitter at any of them, so many of them including PJ himself has said it was an honor to be in his company. How can Clint be bitter after that :)

[Necross]

I also was shocked by Johnny's win. That should cool the jets under Mystic River, I mean it was good and all, but everyone was acting like it was the big competition for ROTK. Sorry but if a comedic role can beat Sean Penn's dramatic one, its obviously not as amazing as some people think. Not that Johnny's role wasn't fantastic, I loved him in POTC.

[RebelwithaCause]

Originally posted by BKB#1
Sean Astin and Elijah Wood's should both keep their mouths shut and count there blessings if there not type cast for the rest of there lives and actually get work and the last time Woods was at the mic, he made a popshot at Lucas and his Star Wars franchise for not being nominated like the LOTR Trilogy was and what that young man has to realize, is that whether Star Wars was nominated or not, those movies, Prequels and Old Trilogy have made a godawful amount of $$$ in 30 years and that's pretty ****ing good for something that has been around that long so he needs to keep his mouth shut and get his head out of Jackson's ass... I'll tell ya what: Losing BEST PICTURE or BEST DIRECTOR at the oscars to some other film would silence there ass and it very well may happen, no one knows for sure..


Ummm...wow. Very uncalled for. You have your opinions, we have ours. My request is that you stop wasting our time with these moronic statements. Yes, I respect the fact that as a movie fanatic, you are entitled to your opinion, but that does not mean that we are entitled to your opinion. You did not like LOTR, we accept that. And if you wish to complain about your reasons for it, then please do so with others, because you will find none of them here. My request is that you realize that we are just plain folk enjoying this extraordinary acheivement....and I ask that you let us have that peacefully.

BTW, congrats LOTR!!! I am very pleased that Sean got the balls to say what he felt up there!!! Very nicely done my man!!! John....man you are a kick!!! Also, mucho mucho kudos to Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp, for having given the best performances of this year by a leading actress and actor. I am so happy for the both of them. Seeing Johnny win, it took me a minute to realize it. Excellent!!!! And Charlize...man, i just love her and that performance so much. Congrats to all!

[Necross]

Originally posted by Rogue Program
Unfortunately, Christopher Lee will not get one:(

On a lighter note, next Sunday ROTK WILL make history and become the first fantasy film to win best picture and Petey WILL get his well-deserved oscar. It is a 100% certainty. Take it to the bank and bet the farm folks!:D


If Sean Bean is getting one, why won't Christopher Lee?

[RebelwithaCause]

Because he wasn't in the film at all. Sean Bean had that 5 second clip of his death.

[Necross]

Originally posted by RebelwithaCause
Ummm...wow. Very uncalled for. You have your opinions, we have ours. My request is that you stop wasting our time with these moronic statements. Yes, I respect the fact that as a movie fanatic, you are entitled to your opinion, but that does not mean that we are entitled to your opinion. You did not like LOTR, we accept that. And if you wish to complain about your reasons for it, then please do so with others, because you will find none of them here. My request is that you realize that we are just plain folk enjoying this extraordinary acheivement....and I ask that you let us have that peacefully.

BTW, congrats LOTR!!! I am very pleased that Sean got the balls to say what he felt up there!!! Very nicely done my man!!! John....man you are a kick!!! Also, mucho mucho kudos to Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp, for having given the best performances of this year by a leading actress and actor. I am so happy for the both of them. Seeing Johnny win, it took me a minute to realize it. Excellent!!!! And Charlize...man, i just love her and that performance so much. Congrats to all!

I agree with all aspects. I don't want to fuel a troll's fire but I have to respond to BKB. A lot of your posts just make you sound like a SW fanboy who can't stand it that there is another trilogy out there that people are talking about more than SW. I am not just saying this to be a jerk, but your posts trully make you seem that way. Especailly since that last one was about how much money SW was making. Where did that come from? Again I apologize for fueling that fire, but I needed to finally say something, won't happen again

And yes congrats to Charlize Theron, i really want to see Monster

[Necross]

Originally posted by RebelwithaCause
Because he wasn't in the film at all. Sean Bean had that 5 second clip of his death.

Thats so sad!!! I would send him mine if I won! :(

[RebelwithaCause]

I know it...really makes you think how little an actor can do to get one of those, lol. As for Monster, I watched it the other night. Amazing...just brilliant. I cannot understand how people believe that Diane Keaton deserved this award over her. Diane was good, my 3rd favorite leading lady of the year, (behind Charlizes and Uma Thurmans' brilliant performances,) but this is just amazing acting. There is no other word for it. I agree with Ebert as this is one of the best performances in the history of the cinema. Flawless.

[Necross]

Is Monster out on DVD or did you see it in the theatre?

[Brock Landers]

MONSTER is one of the movies I still have to see(right behind Mystic and Translation).

[RebelwithaCause]

Theater, which was very hard. I am 17 but didn't have my ID, so I had to buy a ticket for 50 First Dates, but didn't wanna see that again, so I walked in, watched the first 15 minutes of Mystic River, and ran out into Monster, which was gonna start like 20 minutes after that, and I wanted to get a good seat. It was hard, but it was worth it, lol. Amazing...you really gotta see it.

[Necross]

Well I will be going to see a movie this coming weekend, I am going to try and convince my friends to see it. Unfortuantely many of them might not be willing to because they prolly never heard of it, you know what I mean, its not a big blockbuster like LOTR.

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by RebelwithaCause
Theater, which was very hard. I am 17 but didn't have my ID, so I had to buy a ticket for 50 First Dates, but didn't wanna see that again, so I walked in, watched the first 15 minutes of Mystic River, and ran out into Monster, which was gonna start like 20 minutes after that, and I wanted to get a good seat. It was hard, but it was worth it, lol. Amazing...you really gotta see it.

I HATE that about the theatres here, that you have to have an I.D. on you to prove you are 17 years of age, like they think that on your 17th birthday a Van pulls up and gives you a Mandatory I.D......not all 17 year olds have a Driver's license.

[Necross]

Originally posted by Brock Landers
I HATE that about the theatres here, that you have to have an I.D. on you to prove you are 17 years of age, like they think that on your 17th birthday a Van pulls up and gives you a Mandatory I.D......not all 17 year olds have a Driver's license.

I agree, I am 19 and don't have my license, there are several good reasons though lol, I really want it and I honestly don't look 19 to a lot of people.

[Smeagol]

From what I've heard Sean Astin slapped Peter Jackson in the face tonight.

That's not what friends do for friends.

I am so dissapointed with Astin. To ***** about Foreign productions while accepting an award for one was very uncool. :mad:

[BKB#1]

Originally posted by Smeagol
From what I've heard Sean Astin slapped Peter Jackson in the face tonight.

That's not what friends do for friends.

I am so dissapointed with Astin. To ***** about Foreign productions while accepting an award for one was very uncool. :mad:

I'm telling ya, both him and Woods need to keep their yaps shut and stop sounding all cocky...

[TyRoss]

Originally posted by BKB#1
I'm telling ya, both him and Woods need to keep their yaps shut and stop sounding all cocky...

You know what, the thread was moving along nicely withount you. You've been warned several times and all thats left to say is

Goodbye

http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/banned.gif

[PsYkOoOoO]

Wait so he's banned or what?

[flukeman]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Heres some pics of the cast after their Ensemble win.

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040223/capt.sag22502230418.sag_awards_sag225.jpg


LOVED that kilt :)

[Andrey83]

Originally posted by TyRoss
You know what, the thread was moving along nicely withount you. You've been warned several times and all thats left to say is

Goodbye

http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/banned.gif

:)

And thanks for the pics glordreen! Lovely!

[LordofKings]

im not trying to stir the fire, but i didn't understand why bkb#1 was banned. He simply voiced his opinion, and whats wrong with that. Just because he doesn't agree with everyone else, is that so wrong? these threads are made to voice your opinions and agruements, not everyone is always going to feel the same, and it gets boring when everyone is agreeing and being so nice to one another. AGAIN, im not trying to feed the Trolls, but i just had to voice my opinion...

BTW, congrats to LOTR. They deserve everything. And could someone explain what happened on the stage? its unclear to me. John pushed sean on purpose (was it planned) and Andy ran off stage with the Trophy. Sounds funny as hell.

[stonefaced_1]

BKB#1 will be missed. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PsYkOoOoO]

i just saw the SAG awards and,when Sean started talking i was like,'Stop talking,stop talking..".Thanks to John Rhys Davis.:)

[Andrey83]

For those norwegian here: There will be an Oscar show at the channel "TVNORGE" at 22.50. It is called "Mens vi venter på OSCAR" ("while we wait at the Oscar"). There will be clips from the films and interviews with those who is nominated. I'm gonna post if there is any interesting about LOTR.

[Glordreen]

BKB is gone?. Good. I was holding back with all my strength to not burst into a fury of a posting massacre, sending him into a firey abyss.

[flukeman]

Originally posted by LordofKings
BTW, congrats to LOTR. They deserve everything. And could someone explain what happened on the stage? its unclear to me. John pushed sean on purpose (was it planned) and Andy ran off stage with the Trophy. Sounds funny as hell.

Yeah - Sean was making a (long) speech about the actors union, and after a while John appeared and bumped him out of the way (I shouldn't say pushed) and introduced the executive producer, then Billy spoke the final words and Andy ran offstage with the trophy. Now that I watched it again it was funny :)

[Glordreen]

Her's another pic of the cast at the SAG. Its halarious!

http://www.bagendinn.com/group/images/events/2004awards/sag/4sag12.jpg

[Andrey83]

:lol:

[flukeman]

no, it wasn’t that bad - it was just long and I don’t think that the acceptance for best ensemble was the right place to make it. I felt it took away a little bit from everyone else on stage when they should have been focusing on the win.

ooh, cheeky pic Glordreen! :)

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Her's another pic of the cast at the SAG. Its halarious!

http://www.bagendinn.com/group/images/events/2004awards/sag/4sag12.jpg


hmmm.... very nice. very nice indeed. :)

so, i wonder if the lad went regimental... ;)

[flukeman]

;) At the Scottish Festival in my town all the lads were wearing spandex under there. Don't ask how I know that ;)

[Andrey83]

Originally posted by flukeman
;) At the Scottish Festival in my town all the lads were wearing spandex under there. Don't ask how I know that ;)

Behave dear girl :hehe:

[Kerry from Cali]

I taped their category, and I've watched it several times.

my take on it, and this is just my opinion, is that Sean's speech wasn't a knock at PJ at all. He was talking about the pay scale discrepancies, and that some people can make millions, while a majority of the SAG members make very little. He did say that it was important to help bring the industry back to America, but not in a way that was insulting to PJ. It's just that a lot of tv shows and movies, once made here, are now shipped out to other places, Canada being one of the most favored. I'm not sure how it works, but if I understand how it was explained to me, if you filmed in a different country, you had to use their unions (for all the behind the camera work). His plea about the work returning here, was just about putting our people back to work. (maybe someone with a working knowledge on this could refute or confirm this point, because I'm still not very clear on it)

And his second point about being involved more in union business, and not just when it was awards time, is important. It's easy to sit back, and not take part in something (look how few people vote when we have elections). But you cannot have a sound organization, when its members refuse to get involved. There's more to it, then just putting on what ever color ribbon is the favorite of the week. There's working with your local government to help bring the arts back into schools, or sponsoring grants to promising young actors in college. Any way, that's my take on his speech.

As for the push/nudge it wasn't a push, it was a slight shouldering aside, Sean had already made his main points. After John introduced the executive producer, Sean pushed/nudged Billy to the mic. If he were pissed, and he wanted to finish his point, he could have (and mostly likely would have) gone right back to the mic himself. He didn't. And I saw him whisper to Andy, and I swear it looked like he said "grab it and go". It was hard to tell, but I watched it several times, and he's definitely saying something that started with a "g" sound (like grab)

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by flukeman
;) At the Scottish Festival in my town all the lads were wearing spandex under there. Don't ask how I know that ;)

Spandex???:shock: :shock: :shock:

that's a sin and a crime. :)

the lads *i* know at faire, go regimental. ;)

[adt100]

Yet another good night for ROTK. Hopefully the final hurdle (next weeks Oscars) will be equally successful. :)

As for Sean Astin, I haven't seen the show (being in the UK), but he does come across as being a little bit 'whiny' and goes on a lot!

[Rogue Program]

I lament dear BKB;) . Oh how I knew your nightly ventures into the LOTR forum would get you into trouble but alas, it was inevitable.

Tis a shame that he shall not be around for the crowning of King Jackson:applaud: .

[Necross]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Heres some pics of the cast after their Ensemble win.

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040223/capt.sag22502230418.sag_awards_sag225.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040223/capt.sag22402230411.sag_awards_sag224.jpg

I love these and they also should put anyone's confusion to rest. John pushing Sean was so planned, I mean look at them fighting with thier statues :D

Anyway I definetly don't think Sean was saying anything bad about PJ. They are definetly friends. How can they not be. :applaud:

[Andrey83]

Just done watching the Norwegian show. Nothing new realy. But one thing was good to hear though. One of the best film critics in norway (though many says she is the best), said that ROTK was locked on BP and BD... AND she has guessed right on the 4 last oscars :) This is a good thing :)

[Glordreen]

I am proud to announce that with lasts night SAG win, ROTK has now won the most guilds in history.


Here is a chart comparing ROTK's wins to past BP winners. If "yes" is in bold, that means it won that guild. If "yes" is not in bold, it means it was nominated for that guild.

http://www.geocities.com/cutterslade2000/ROTK_vs_Oscar_winners.htm

[Andrey83]

Thanks Glordreen! Looks good! :) ROTK IS the king

[Queen Arwen]

Originally posted by Glordreen
It would have been awesome. Hopefully he can make his speech at the Oscars.

I certainly hope that a split vote occurs b/t Sean Penn and Bill Murray so that my boy Johnny can take the Golden Boy home!!!

[Queen Arwen]

Originally posted by Glordreen
I am proud to announce that with lasts night SAG win, ROTK has now won the most guilds in history.


Here is a chart comparing ROTK's wins to past BP winner. If "yes" is in bold, that means it won that guild. If "yes" is not in bold, it means it was nominated for that guild.

http://www.geocities.com/cutterslade2000/ROTK_vs_Oscar_winners.htm

:applaud: This is it, folks! The Oscar we've been waiting for!!!

[Glordreen]

The race for Best Actor right now is actually being considered Murray vs Depp. Since Muray and Depp are the ones with the Acting wins that have voters who also vote in the Oscars (murray won the BAFTA, Depp won the SAG). penn is still very much in the race, but Depp and Murray are the top 2 frontrunners, and Penn is right behind. You could really say its Penn vs Murray vs Depp, but since Penn has only won the Globe, of which the voters dont vote in the Oscars, Murray and Depp have a slight advantage.

[Glordreen]

There is a lot of talk about the Sean Astin SAG spedch, and I would just like to say this. The speech wasnt at all that bad, people just made to big of deal out of it. The audience even appluaded him. I believe that they understood what he was talking about also. However he should have done it there, that was a bad time, but there was no harm done by it.


Lets just forget about it, and look forward to next Sunday, where ROTK will reign supreme, and sweep the Oscars!

[Queen Arwen]

He had a right to say that speech, that's certain, but it still struck an odd chord with me.

[Necross]

Originally posted by Queen Arwen
He had a right to say that speech, that's certain, but it still struck an odd chord with me.

When he was saying it I felt weird. I like sat back as if he was speaking to me and everyone was looking at me. But when he was done I thought it was actually good, they ended it great too with John pushing him to the side hehe.

[Smeagol]

Has anyone mentioned that the LOTR trilogy has been nominated for a grand total of 462 awards, worldwide, by critics and awards bodies?

[Andrey83]

Wow, thats kinda many! :)

[Smeagol]

Originally posted by Andrey83
Wow, thats kinda many! :)

Sure is! :applaud:

[Smeagol]

Tim Robbins and Bill Murray have been added to the "presenters' list" at the Oscars on Sunday...they've obviously been told that they've won their respective categories, otherwise they wouldn't have bothered showing up. :rolleyes:

Also, is anyone annoyed at the likes of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman presenting gongs at the Oscars? They were both shut out of the acting categories this year so they both should be really angry with the Academy. But what do they do? They still turn up and pretend that they love the whole thing. :rolleyes: I hate Hollywood stars who 'play the game'. I wish there were more Viggo Mortensens and Russell Crowes in this world.

[Andrey83]

Do you think they have been already told that they won?

[PsYkOoOoO]

I dont think they are told,yet.I think they will be told the night before or something...

[Andrey83]

oh, that makes more sense. Would have been kinda strange if they knew it now :)

[PsYkOoOoO]

But thats just an assumption.I have a feeling that they know nothing about it.Well,a 50 50 chance i guess?I think you have to check out their mood on the day of the award.If they are in a really good mood then i guess they were told before hand.

[Andrey83]

Hehe, I can see Bill Murray coming in the door jumping up and down of joy even before they are announced :)

[PsYkOoOoO]

Haha.Just wait for the winner,than look back at the red carpet scenes.

[Martinnyg]

They really get told before the presenter opens the envolope?

[flukeman]

I don't think so...

I think they're just lined up to present. There have been people who lost in their category presenting before.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Its really hard to say unless you are the organiser or something...

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Martinnyg
They really get told before the presenter opens the envolope?

No. No one knows who the winner is until its pulled out of the envelope.

[The_Manipulator]

No of course not. It would then be kind of fake when they'll be surprised and happy and all that!!!

[Andrey83]

Yea, it seems kinda strange

[Smeagol]

Originally posted by Glordreen
No. No one knows who the winner is until its pulled out of the envelope.

You'll be surprised...

[Andrey83]

Actually, in this case, i'd take glordreens word for it :) He knows more then you can imagine about awards. He has a gift for it :)

[adt100]

Only 2 hours to go, and then the board is set...

Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have until 0100 GMT on Wednesday - 1700 on Tuesday in Los Angeles - to get their votes in!

[Glordreen]

11 minutes and the ballots are due.


I can hear it now

"And Best Picture goes to.........The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King!"

[UnicornBlood3]

:applaud:

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Glordreen
No. No one knows who the winner is until its pulled out of the envelope.

Actually thats on entirely true. Th people who tally up the votes obviously know who the winner is.

[Glordreen]

I know there is a thread on this, but is just so awesome that I had to put it in here

Bookmakers say they have been forced to close the book on the Oscars five days early following continued support for Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King.

The final film of the Tolkien trilogy is now an unprecedented 1/12 for Best Picture, easily the hottest favourite ever.

Money has continued to pour in for Peter Jackson's movie and Ladbrokes cut the odds on it winning to 1/12 from 1/6 following success at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Ahead of the BAFTAs the Rings was 1/3, but after glory there the odds were cut to 1/6.

Ladbrokes spokesman Warren Lush said: "We have been forced to close the book on the Oscars, everybody thinks that this is one film to rule them all.

"If the unthinkable happens and another film conquers Middle Earth and scoops Best Picture it would be the biggest upset in the history of the Academy."

[The Moose]

but it's PriceWaterhouse who count up the votes, and they're all sworn to secrecy. and of course, the people who print out the wee thingys that say who won also will know who won

[RebelwithaCause]

Yeah, that's their name. I forgot it for a while.

And as for that Sean Astin discussion, which I didn't get to comment on, I really felt that he had good intentions going up there, but wasn't exactly worded correctly. LOL, he was cracking me up though. I was nervous at first, but I got what he was saying...he is very vocal, which is good to have, and did have good intentions, but there are just some times to just accept the award, lol. It didn't so much leave an odd chord with me...he was just attempting to express his opinion, which wasn't necessarily a bad one either....just couldn't word it right, and people thought it sounded bad, lol. Anyways, I really didn't care. I was just very happy for him and all of them...him especially, since his performance was one of, if not my very, favorite of the year...Nah, strike that, Charlize was. He was right behind her, then Johnny Depp, then Uma Thurman, then Marcia Gay Harden.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally posted by The_Manipulator
No of course not. It would then be kind of fake when they'll be surprised and happy and all that!!!

Which explains Halle Berry's reaction.That looked fake.Well,how do you guys think she won best actress anyway?

[Elf]

Just a note, the confirmed LOTR cast members that will attend to the oscars:

Ian Mckellen
Elijah Wood
Billy Boyd
Liv Tyler

Hopefully Sean and Dom will go too, lets hope!
:)

[FinlandCat]

Is Billy Crystal hosting Oscars?

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by FinlandCat
Is Billy Crystal hosting Oscars?

yes, he is~ :)

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Elf
Just a note, the confirmed LOTR cast members that will attend to the oscars:

Ian Mckellen
Elijah Wood
Billy Boyd
Liv Tyler

Hopefully Sean and Dom will go too, lets hope!
:)

Sean is pretty much confirmed. And of course PJ, Fran, Phillipa, and Shore will be ther also. And the tech people from LOTR that are nominated.

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by PsYkOoOoO
Which explains Halle Berry's reaction.That looked fake.

Like I said before. No one knows who will win except for the people who tally up the votes.

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Sean is pretty much confirmed. And of course PJ, Fran, Phillipa, and Shore will be ther also. And the tech people from LOTR that are nominated.

Sean will be there.


Can't confirm PJ and Fran though.

[The Moose]

i can't see PJ not being there. same with Fran

[JEDI_THE_WHITE]

I hope they are there. They weren't at the SAG's like they wanted to be.

[The Moose]

no disrespect to the SAGs,. but they're nothing compared to the Oscars

[Smeagol]

Originally posted by JEDI_THE_WHITE
Sean will be there.


Can't confirm PJ and Fran though.

You what? :eek: Don't tell me PJ isn't going to turn up? How awful would that be if he had to accept via videophone? :o

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally posted by JEDI_THE_WHITE
I hope they are there. They weren't at the SAG's like they wanted to be.

Perhaps it's because SAG is an actor's award?

[ILOVEKATIE]

That's one of the reasons, because its an actor's award show but also because he couldn't make it, I'm sure he wanted to be there for support, but anyway its no biggie.
He will definetely make it to the Oscar though.

Also, like Glodreen has said NO ONE(except the tally people) knows who wins until they open the envelops during the ceremony.

[FinlandCat]

Originally posted by Kerry from Cali
yes, he is~ :)

Thanks Kerry. :)

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally posted by ILOVEKATIE
That's one of the reasons, because its an actor's award show but also because he couldn't make it, I'm sure he wanted to be there for support, but anyway its no biggie.
He will definetely make it to the Oscar though.

Also, like Glodreen has said NO ONE(except the tally people) knows who wins until they open the envelops during the ceremony.

It'll be stupid to miss the biggest chance of getting Best Director and Best Picture.

[AndreaM]

Regarding PJ attending the Oscars:

There was an Oscar special on BBC about how the Oscars have become this big fashion event. They asked PJ about it and wanted to know what he would be wearing for the event. He said he really wasn't into all that fashion stuff, but that he had a smoking that had been given to him by fashion designer Gianni Versace two years ago when he attended the Oscars (FOTR was nominated back then). He said he would almost certainly be wearing the same smoking again this year.

So, there is your bit of hint regarding PJ attending the No 1 circus show in town! ;)

Andrea

[PsYkOoOoO]

Hey thanks Andrea.Which means that he will definitely go eh?Haha.Thats cool.I wonder if he will be barefooted.

[AndreaM]

Well, I reckon the past few weeks must have been pure agony for the man. For someone who loves nothing more than walking around barefoot, wearing shirts and shorts this new Olympic discipline called "award jogging" must have been hell on earth: Wearing a tux, socks, even *gasps* SHOES... On the other hand I as a woman must say, my pity is somewhat limited when it comes to the shoe issue - every woman on the board who has ever spend an entire day walking around in high heels (and Manolo Blahniks in particular) KNOWS what I am talking about. :D You guys are SO much better off when it comes to shoes!

Oh and as for the Versace smoking: That can't possibly be the one he was wearing for the Globes, right? I mean, seriously, hubby and I were sitting in front of the TV in disbelief. I could SWEAR PJ already wore that smoking for his high school prom! :D

Attending the Oscars barefooted: YUP, I think, that is exactly what he SHOULD do - go there barefooted, Peter! In fact, let the WETA people apply a pair of Hobbit prosthetics to your feet, Hobbit hair and all PLUS the Hobbit ears. I mean, come on, you must think of SOMETHING memorable to do and since you certainly won't get a chance to kiss Hale Berry for half an hour like Adrian Brody did last year your choices are somewhat limited! ;)

Andrea

[Andrey83]

Didnt Pj have a good reason not to show up at the awards? Something about sick child or something....?

[darthspielberg]

I find the whole awards season really funny. ABC has had it's sitcoms refering to the Oscars to boost viewers, so on my favorite sitcom, It's All Relative, which is about a gay couple whose daughter falls in love with the son of a right winged irish Bostonian. The gay couple make an event every year of the Oscars but due to some very sitcomy events they miss the show, and are only able to hear the Best Picture nom, but due to someone making a very loud crack about one of the actors on stage, you miss what the actual winner is. I screamed out
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"

[Kerry from Cali]

Originally posted by AndreaM
On the other hand I as a woman must say, my pity is somewhat limited when it comes to the shoe issue - every woman on the board who has ever spend an entire day walking around in high heels (and Manolo Blahniks in particular) KNOWS what I am talking about. :D You guys are SO much better off when it comes to shoes!

Andrea

OT:
got to give you an AMEN sista! high heels may make our legs look sexy, but OMG, at what a cost! (and yes, i'm a victim of wearing ridiculously uncomfortable shoes for the sake of fashion)

[Glordreen]

Originally posted by Andrey83
Didnt Pj have a good reason not to show up at the awards? Something about sick child or something....?

PJ is definatley going to be at the Oscars. And so will Fran, Phillipa, and Shore, they are confirmed.


I have seen some pics of the placement cards they have set up at the Kodak theatre (the place where the Oscars are held). And I have seen their cards. Ill see if I can post some pics of them.

[Glordreen]

Here is the best pic I could get. It has Watanabe in front but behind him you can see some of the LOTR people who will be there.

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040225/i/r484440625.jpg

[flukeman]

Nice pic Glordreen :) Looks like they're well represented.

[AndreaM]

... and they are all so conveniently situated towards the aisle. :D Mmmh... I wonder why?

Andrea

[adt100]

Let's hope there's a good reason for them to be sat near the aisle. :)

Shame that it's the far aisle though and not near the centre.

[Glordreen]

Here are some FYC ads I found over at OW, ones I had not seen efore. Some are back from November, December, and January (hence the Supporting Actor ad for Sean Astin). And obviously they are not brand new since the Oscar ballots were due this past Tuesday.

http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/lotr12_9.jpg

http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/janads2/dgajackson.jpg
(this was before he won the DGA)


http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/janads2/astin.jpg


http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/janads/lotrjackson.jpg


http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/lotrliv.jpg


http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/janads2/rotknewline.jpg
(this one is from a while back)

[The Moose]

those are some damn cool FYC ads Glordreen

[AndreaM]

Originally posted by adt100
Let's hope there's a good reason for them to be sat near the aisle. :)

Shame that it's the far aisle though and not near the centre.

You know, I just had this strange vision of PJ "pulling a Roberto Benigni" in other words seeing our favourite hobbit director jumping up on being announced Best Director and then starting to jump over the back of the seats towards the stage to pick up his Oscar (but not before accidentally falling into Clint Eastwood's lap).

Mmmh... this IS a kind of disturbing mental image. Maybe they were trying to avoid THAT! :D

Andrea

[LOTRNUT04]

http://www.oscarwatch.com/FYC/images/janads2/rotknewline.jpgi love this poster, but is this scene ever seen in the movie?

[todd philip]

coooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[The Moose]

yes, i'm pretty sure that we see that as the camera pans around the Rohirrim as they charge the Orcs at Pelennor

[Necross]

That poster reminds me....what was everyone talking about when they said there wasn't a dawnless day. I think all it was in the books was a dark sky with no sun shining not pitch black....anyway that was off subject. ROTK WILL WIN ALL ITS OSCARS!!!!

[adt100]

That pic got me thining about the dawnless day too Necross. Certainly the clouds spreading from Mordor and general darkness level was nowhere near that dark in the film!

It was mentioned by somone in anohter tread that WETA did tests and found that the effects of such cloud/smoke on light levels is much less than you'd expect, but I still hoped for a slightly darker light, more like dawn/dusk. The odd thing to me is that you only seem to have 2 light levels at MT - i) bright light with oncoming cloud ii) pitch black night (ie when Grond attacked).

The editing always made the changesbetween the light/dark far too abrupt and a little odd to me. Mr bigger gripe is that when F&S where in Mordor though it was far lighter and less threatening than the shots from TTT and FOTR!


Anyway, as for the Oscars, I think PJ would be a little 'large' to do a Roberto Benigni Andrey! :D

[The Moose]

i'm totally with ya there adt. the amount of light in Mordor was something that i didn'tr really like at all. way too light

[Smeagol]

If TBOTPF was in picth black, it would have looked to similar to Helm's Deep. I think the Dawnless Day should have been represented by blood-stained digital grading, like an apocalyptic Mars-like setting.

[Smeagol]

Anyone else getting last minute nerves?

What if ROTK failed to win anything? :eek:

[adt100]

Don't worry Smeagol, we know ROTK will at least come home with the SFX Oscar! :D

BTW, I'm right with you on the 'apocolyptic Mars-like' setting for Mordor.

[Glordreen]

Acess Hollywood has stated that Steven Spielberg will present Best Picture and that Tom Cruise will present Best Director.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally posted by Smeagol
Anyone else getting last minute nerves?

What if ROTK failed to win anything? :eek:

Just let things flow.Just let things flow.;)

[adt100]

Originally posted by Glordreen
Acess Hollywood has stated that Steven Spielberg will present Best Picture and that Tom Cruise will present Best Director.

Seems the wrong way round to me, but PJ will be up collecting both awards anyway (we hope). :)

[FinlandCat]

Im just going insane.. Oh my god, Oh my god, only one night.. only one night... brrrrreeathe...

[PsYkOoOoO]

Haha.2 more nights for me~

[Andrey83]

Some news. CNN predicts that ROTK will kick ass

read article here:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/27/sprj.aa04.oscar.advancer/

Also, a crazy (IMO) man has betted $50 000 that ROTK will win..... :)

Read here:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3551921&thesection=news&thesubsection=general

[adt100]

If I had plenty of spare cash and was a betting person, I'd have put a hefty sum on ROTK to win BP over a year ago! (let's hope it happens)

[Andrey83]

50 000? :)

[Smeagol]

I am shocked that there some people thinking like this:

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=466197&section=news

Are people really expecting ROTK to sweep up and win every category for which it is nominated? Surely intelligent Oscar Watchers realise that Howard Shore, for example, is not going to win another statuette for LOTR because it wouldn't be fair on the other competitors. Whether you agree with that kind of methodology or not, you have to accept that fairness should be applied to all.

Now, I don't want to display my usual pessimism but I'm worried that people are hyping ROTK's chances a little too much: if it does 'only' win 1 or 2 awards I can just imagine the backlash from the press who label it a "disastrous night" for PJ and co. :(

[Glordreen]

It is possible that ROTK can take all 11, it is very possible, but I dont think it will happen. I predicit it to take 7-10 Oscars including BP and BD.


Its tommorrow! Wow did this week go by slow or what? Well it did for me at least.