Designer Valentino poses with Oscar co-host Ann Hathaway on the red carpet before the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. -- PHOTO: AP
HOLLYWOOD - HOLLYWOOD'S brightest stars finally hit the red carpet on Sunday for the climax of its annual awards season, with British royal drama The King's Speech hoping to be crowned with Oscars glory.
Academy Awards co-host Anne Hathaway was among the first to arrive at the Kodak Theater, resplendent in a red strapless, big bustled dress likely to be the first among numerous costume changes in store during the evening.
'There's a lot more sucking in tonight,' said first-time nominee Jennifer Lawrence, 20, reflecting the mood as photographers snapped away at the parade of glittering gowns on the Hollywood Boulevard runway.
'It's unbelievable. I never played football, so this is the closest I'll get to the Super Bowl,' added Jesse Eisenberg, up for best actor for his portrayal of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. The Oscars show is the culmination of the multi-billion movie industry's awards season and has been preceded by months or frantic campaigning for the coveted gold statuettes waiting to be handed out on Sunday night.
Ashraf Al-Khaled (left) and Carie Lemack of the film nominated for best short documentary, 'Killing in the Name', arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Lisa Maria Falcone, executive producer for best picture nominee '127 Hours', wearing a dress by Zaldy Goco, arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique, nominated for best cinematography for 'Black Swan,' arrives with an unidentified guest at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Actress Halle Berry arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Iain Canning (2nd from left), Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin (right), producers of the film 'The King's Speech,' nominated for best picture arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011
Australian actress Jacki Weaver, best supporting actress nominee for her role in 'Animal Kingdom,' arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Actress and presenter Cate Blanchett arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Actors Robert Forrester (right) and Denise Grayson arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Mandy Moore, who is performing the song from the film 'Tangled' nominated for best original song, arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Academy Awards presenter Hilary Swank arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
British actor Colin Firth, best actor nominee for his role in 'The King's Speech,' and his wife Livia Giuggioli arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Aron Ralston, subject of the film '127 Hours,' and wife Jessica Trusty arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Actress Scarlett Johansson talks with her agent Joe Machota as they arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Amy Adams, best supporting actress nominee for her role in 'The Fighter,' and her partner, actor Darren Legallo, arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011
Actress Sharon Stone arrives at the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
The Social Network hopes it could yet dethrone the British film, nominated in 12 categories including best picture and best actor, which is widely expected to go to Colin Firth.
Ballet thriller Black Swan is also among a clutch of films hoping for one of the prestigious golden statuettes, with Natalie Portman in the lead for the best actress Oscar. Hosted by Hathaway and James Franco - in a bid to attract a younger audience - the show is expected to include music by Randy Newman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Britain's Florence Welch. -- AFP
No comments:
Post a Comment