Hollywood is abuzz with preparations for this year’s Oscars — it’s the first major red carpet event since the three-month-long writer’s strike. The strike finally ended one week ago much to the applause of Academy Awards organisers, leading fashion designers and of course the paparazzi — all fuelled by the star-studded line-up that we all love to watch.
All eyes will be on our very own Cate Blanchett who has been nominated for best actress and best supporting actress.
Your say: Do you think Cate Blanchett will win best actress and best leading actress? Leave your comments below. –> The Academy Awards, Hollywood’s hottest night begun with its first ceremony held on May 16, 1929. Memorable hosts over the years have included Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal. John Stewart returns to the Kodak Theatre for a second time as host on February 24, 2008.
Among the 80th Academy Award nominees vying for the coveted golden statuette are first-timers Ellen Page who is up against Cate Blanchett for best leading actress for her role in Juno, Amy Ryan also up against Cate for best actress in a supporting role in Gone Baby Gone as well as Tilda Swinton for her role in Michael Clayton. Returning winners include Daniel Day Lewis, George Clooney, Tommy Lee Jones and Julie Christie, who won best leading actress in 1966 for Darling.
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