Brad Pitt Celebrates Oscar Nomination By Making “Pancakes for Everyone”

Brad Pitt plans on celebrating his Oscar nomination for Best Actor with pancakes.

During a call with the Today Show, the 48-year-old actor said, ”It’s gonna be pancakes for everyone this morning!”

Earlier today, Pitt was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Moneyball.

Pitt will face off against George Clooney (The Descendants), Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Jean Dujardin (The Artist) and Demian Bichir (A Better Life).

“It means so much considering this film was just dead on the rocks two years ago,” Pitt said. “It took a lot of people, a lot of artisans and craftsmen, to get it to the screen. It’s a great honor, a real tribute to Billy Beane and Oakland A’s organization. I’m really happy.”

The actor is also ecstatic that his costar Jonah Hill was also nominated.

This is Hill’s first Academy Award nomination – he was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category.

“I’m so happy for Jonah Hill,” Pitt said. “I can’t tell you.”

Edited: January 24th, 2012

And the 2012 Oscar Nominees Are…

The 2012 Oscars nominations have been announced today!

Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence and Academy president Tom Sherak read the names of the 2012 Oscar nominees.

Hugo led the pack with 11 nods, followed closely by The Artist with 10.

The 84th Academy Awards will be presented by Billy Crystal on Feb. 26.

Check to see if your favorites were nominated below!

Anyone you wanted to be nominated but wasn’t?

Sound off in the comments!

Actor in a Leading Role

• Demián Bichir in “A Better Life”
• George Clooney in “The Descendants”
• Jean Dujardin in “The Artist”
• Gary Oldman in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”
• Brad Pitt in “Moneyball”

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Kenneth Branagh in “My Week with Marilyn”
• Jonah Hill in “Moneyball”
• Nick Nolte in “Warrior”
• Christopher Plummer in “Beginners”
• Max von Sydow in “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”

Actress in a Leading Role

• Glenn Close in “Albert Nobbs”
• Viola Davis in “The Help”
• Rooney Mara in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”
• Meryl Streep in “The Iron Lady”
• Michelle Williams in “My Week with Marilyn”

Actress in a Supporting Role

• Bérénice Bejo in “The Artist”
• Jessica Chastain in “The Help”
• Melissa McCarthy in “Bridesmaids”
• Janet McTeer in “Albert Nobbs”
• Octavia Spencer in “The Help”

Hit the jump to see the full 2012 nominations list! (more…)

Edited: January 24th, 2012

Eddie Murphy Exits As Oscar Host

Eddie Murphy has withdrawn as host of the 84th Academy Awards.

“First and foremost I want to say that I completely understand and support each party’s decision with regard to a change of producers for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job,” said Murphy in a statement.

“I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well,” added The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak in a statement.

Just yesterday director Brett Ratner stepped down as producer for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony after using a gay slur during a Q&A session at Hollywood’s Arclight cinema on Friday – where he was promoting his new film.

Edited: November 9th, 2011

Brett Ratner Resigns as Oscar Producer After Gay Slur

Director Brett Ratner has stepped down as producer for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony after using a gay slur during a Q&A session at Hollywood’s Arclight cinema on Friday – where he was promoting his new film Tower Heist - and again on Howard Stern’s program.

The 42-year-old director tendered his resignation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Tuesday after apologizing for using an offensive term.

“He did the right thing for the Academy and for himself,” said Academy President Tom Sherak in a statement. “Words have meaning, and they have consequences. Brett is a good person, but his comments were unacceptable. We all hope this will be an opportunity to raise awareness about the harm that is caused by reckless and insensitive remarks, regardless of the intent.”

Hit the jump to read an open letter of apology to Hollywood from Ratner.

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Edited: November 9th, 2011

Report: Anne Hathaway and James Franco Hate Each Other

According to several reports, Anne Hathaway and James Franco “grew to hate each other” while working on the Oscars together.

“She had to provide all the energy — he was just phoning it in,” a source said.

Another source said: ”He went immediately back to NYC because he was pissed about how the show went.”

After the awards, Franco, skipped his own party at L.A.’s The Writer’s Room.

“He went immediately back to NYC because he was pissed about how the show went,” a source said.

Franco’s rep responded to the allegations, stating that “this is absolutely not true,” while Hathaway’s rep said, “Anne had a wonderful experience with him.

Edited: March 1st, 2011

And the 2011 Oscar Winners Are…

The King’s Speech ruled the 83rd Academy Awards with four wins from its 12 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Director (Tom Hooper), and Original Screnplay (David Seidler).

Inception, Toy Story 3, Black Swan, The Social Network and The Fighter also won top honors.

Did your favorites make the list?

Sound off in the comments

The complete winners list after the jump!

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Edited: February 28th, 2011

Colin Firth Wins Best Actor at Oscars

The King’s Speech Colin Firth picked up the Best Actor award for his portray of King George VI.

“I have a feeling my career has just peaked,” Firth said during his acceptance speech.

“I”m afraid I have to warn you that i’m expecting stirrings in the abdominal, which are threatening to form into dance moves,” he joked.

“I want to thank all the people who have been rooting for me back home,” he continued. “Thank you to my [wife] Livia for putting up with my fleeting delusions of royalty.”

Edited: February 27th, 2011

Natalie Portman: Best Actress Winner at the 2011 Oscars

Natalie Portman won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of a ballerina in Black Swan.

“This is insane and I truly wish the prize was just to work with my fellow nominees,” said Portman in her acceptance speech. “I’m so in awe of you. I’m so grateful to do the job that I do.

“I want to thank my team who works with me everyday,” she continued. “Thank you to the love of my life, Ben Millepied who gave me the greatest role yet.”

Portman beat out Annette Bening, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Williams.

Edited: February 27th, 2011

Christian Bale Wins Best Supporting Actor at 2011 Oscars

Christian Bale won Best Supporting Actor during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

“What a room full of talented and inspirational people,” Bale said during his acceptance speech.  ”What am I doing here? What an honor.”

Bale also thanked his costar Melissa Leo who garnered an award for her role in the film.

“Thank you to Melissa,” he said. “I’m not going to drop the ‘F’ bomb like she did, I’ve done that plenty before.”

Bale won for his portrayal of Dickie Eklund in The Figher. He also thanked Eklund, who was in the audience.

“He’s had a wonderful story and I Can’t wait to see the next chapter of that story,” Bale said.

Edited: February 27th, 2011

Melissa Leo: 2011 Oscars Supporting Actress Winner

Melissa Leo took home the statuette for Best Supporting Actress during the 2011 Oscars held at the Kodak Theater on Sunday (Feb. 27) in Los Angeles.

The 50-year-old actress won for her role in The Fighter.

Leo beat fellow Fighter actress Amy Adams, Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech), Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) and Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom).

Edited: February 27th, 2011

And the 2011 Oscar Nominees Are…

Mo’Nique and Academy president Tom Sherak announced the nominations for the 2011 Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Tuesday (Jan. 25) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The King’s Speech led the pack with twelve nominations, while True Grit garnered ten and Inception and The Social Network tied with eight.

The 2011 Academy Awards will air on Feb. 27 on ABC.

Both James Franco and Anne Hathaway will host the show.

Are you excited?

Click inside to check out the complete list of nominees!

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Edited: January 25th, 2011

Anne Hathaway and James Franco’s New Gig: Co-Hosting the Oscars

Anne Hathaway and James Franco will be sharing the stage during the 2011 Academy Awards, which the duo will co-host.

Hathaway and Franco “personify the next generation of Hollywood icons— fresh, exciting and multi-talented,” the Academy said in a statement. “We hope to create an Oscar broadcast that will both showcase their incredible talents and entertain the world on February 27.”

What do you think of the show’s hosts?

Sound off in the comments!

Edited: November 29th, 2010