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Will Oscars be 17th time lucky for songwriter Diane Warren?

Will Oscars be 17th time lucky for songwriter Diane Warren?

Diane Warren has become something of a fixture at Hollywood's annual Oscars ceremony. The American songwriter has been nominated 17 times for best original song starting in 1987, including each of the last nine years. Though some of those nods were for massive hit songs such as Aerosmith&

'Sinners' vampires inspired by animals, says Oscar hopeful makeup artist

'Sinners' vampires inspired by animals, says Oscar hopeful makeup artist

To find the inspiration that would allow him to painstakingly transform the humans of "Sinners" into bloodthirsty vampires, makeup artist Mike Fontaine immersed himself in the study of wild animals. The American, nominated for an Oscar for his work on Ryan Coogler's surprise smash hit, says

For Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgard, good cinema is like slow food

For Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgard, good cinema is like slow food

Stellan Skarsgard likes audiences to chew over his films, savoring every mouthful -- and then telling their friends about the delicious meal. The "Sentimental Value" star, who will vie on March 15 for his first-ever Oscar in the best supporting actor category, says he believes quality will always

'Train Dreams' director says goal was to take audience 'on a journey'

'Train Dreams' director says goal was to take audience 'on a journey'

When director and screenwriter Clint Bentley decided to adapt "Train Dreams" for the big screen, he hoped he could captivate audiences with the tale of an ordinary man living in extraordinary times -- the early 20th century. Now, that vision -- starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones -- is up for

‘Oscars Watch Party’ to be held in Whitehall

WHITEHALL — The third-annual Oscars Watch Party will be held at the Star Theatre at 25 W. Legion St., Whitehall on Sunday, March 15. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the 98th Academy Awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m. The evening includes a best dressed contest, Oscar

Kristen Bell returns to host glitzy Actor Awards in Hollywood

Kristen Bell returns to host glitzy Actor Awards in Hollywood

Kristen Bell returns to host Hollywood's premier acting awards next month for the third time with a single goal: to entertain everyone equally. In a country riven by polarization, the actress says her role fronting the Actor Awards -- previously called the SAG Awards -- is just like hosting in