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Hathaway bright-eyed, Franco bored during showOscar co-hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway were hired to lure in young viewers and rev-up this year's telecast. Hathaway gave it the college try, but Franco's performance was more sleepy than sensational. 
Corey Haim not included in Oscar tributeAn Oscar tribute to actors who passed away in 2010 did not include Canadian actor Corey Haim. 
Oscar moments we're still talking aboutOscar winners took home a nice, heavy statuette, but what will we, the viewers, take home from this year's Oscarcast? Herewith, some moments to remember, marvel at, cry at, frown at or simply scratch our heads at. 
Divas, rockers, A-list stars flock to Oscar after-partiesJustin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Cee Lo Green, Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler. With pop stars, R&B singers and long-haired rockers galore at parties following the Academy Awards, the glam festivities felt more like the Grammys than Hollywood's biggest night honouring film. 
Oscar Online: Top 10 tweets during the awardsSocial network traffic soars during the Oscars, as viewers compare notes on the broadcast. The Academy Awards might be "movie's biggest night," but it's also social media's. 
What they said at Academy Awards ceremony - 2011Quotes from Sunday night's 83rd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. 
Denmark's 'In a Better World' wins foreign OscarThe Danish drama "In a Better World" won the best foreign language film Oscar, an honor for both the acclaimed filmmaker Susanne Bier and for Denmark cinema. 
Red carpet 'walkers' and other Oscar secretsIt's not that big a secret that the Academy Awards producers employ seat fillers, those well-dressed folks who sit in the seats for the cameras while celebrities take a smoke break or make a dash to the bathroom. But did you know about red-carpet walkers? 
'The King's Speech' screenwriter finds voice, Oscar winHe wasn't addressing a nation preparing for war, but David Seidler's acceptance of a screenwriting Oscar represented a crowning achievement for a man who overcame a debilitating stutter as a child. 
Oscar art directors reveal tricks of the tradeThe films up for this year's best art direction Oscar range from epics such as "Inception" to intimate tales like "The King's Speech," but they share at least one thing in common: Each used movie magic to tell their stories. 
Which James Franco will show up at the Oscars?Hosting the Oscars is the logical next step in the career of James Franco, in that it's another predictably unpredictable move for a man striving to simultaneously be Hollywood's hardest-working -- and oddest -- actor.
Stars rock the Kodak at Oscar's music rehearsalsThe Kodak Theatre was rocking as Gwyneth Paltrow, Mandy Moore, Celine Dion and other musicians ran through the numbers they'll perform on Sunday's Academy Awards. 
8 reasons you should watch the Oscars tonightA few reasons to watch the Oscars: James Franco, Anne Hathaway. He's an overachieving star who doesn't sleep; she's a Hollywood beauty who can play princess and narcissistic recovering drug addict. If that's not enough, CTV.ca has compiled a few more reasons to watch. 
Young Hollywood ups the ante on Oscar Red CarpetFrom powerhouse fashion labels to the new Brazilian butt lift, 2011's Oscar contenders have plenty of tricks to choose from to look red-carpet ready. On CTV.ca, a look at style trends, beauty tricks for Oscar's big night 
'Last Airbender' rules Razzies as worst pictureThe action fantasy "The Last Airbender" won the Razzie awards for Hollywood's worst film achievements of 2010, while "Sex and the City 2" took three Razzies, including a shared trophy for worst actress.
Canadian Oscar nominees mingle at luncheon in L.A."Barney's Version" director Richard J. Lewis and screenwriter Michael Konyves attended a lunch held Thursday for Canadian Oscar contenders, saying they are thrilled for their colleague Adrien Morot, who is up for the best makeup prize. 
Royal historian taught 'King's Speech' cast how to bowBritish historian Hugo Vickers gives the Oscar-nominated drama, "The King's Speech," the right touch of royal flavour. 
'Inception' too cold for big Oscar gold?Christopher Nolan's "Inception" was supposed to sweep 2011's Oscar race. The sci-fi flick earned eight nominations, including one for Best Picture. But big snubs for Nolan, DiCaprio and other "Inception" have been a Hollywood shocker. 
Champers and wings: Make your Oscars party memorableRoll out the red carpet from your doorstep and make Oscars night as memorable for your friends as it is for the stars. On CTV.ca, some tips from film professionals who throw parties every year. 
Banksy stays away from Oscar documentary shindigThe mysterious graffiti star Banksy may have been nominated for an Oscar, though he didn't appear with his fellow documentary feature nominees during a Wednesday panel at the motion picture academy's Beverly Hills headquarters, nor did he tag the building. 
Whoopi: Lack of black Oscar nominees not a trendWhoopi Goldberg said Wednesday that the lack of black nominees in major categories of this year's Academy Awards doesn't reflect a trend in the film industry. 
Oscars hash it out between tradition, freshnessOld against young, establishment against upstart, familiar faces against fresh ones. Hollywood has laid out a battle of the ages at Sunday's Academy Awards. 
Canadian animator eschews big studio fareThe race for best animated feature is shaping up to be a battle between a studio giant and the little French film that could. While both "Toy Story 3" and "How To Train Your Dragon" are 3D computer-generated extravaganzas from Disney's mighty Pixar, "The Illusionist" is a poetic throwback to classic animated storytelling. 
Anne Hathaway promises not to mock stars at OscarsAnne Hathaway has promised not to mock other celebrities at the Academy Awards. 
Dido, A. R. Rahman go for Oscar gold with '127 Hours'Thanks to Dido and A. R. Rahman, "If I Rise" is a contender in this year's Oscar race for Best Original Song. But 2011's stiff competition may not be so easy to silence. 
You never forget your first time... at the OscarsThe Academy Awards are Hollywood's grandest pageant, and no matter how celebrated one's stardom, a trip to the Oscars is unforgettable. Especially the first one. 
Oscar's Women: Battle shaping up between young, oldNatalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Jennifer Lawrence and Hailee Steinfeld will claim their share of Oscar spotlight at the Academy Awards. But can these young bloods grab Oscar gold? 
'The King's Speech' a timeless take on human courageLike many fans of "The King's Speech," Tom Hooper knew nothing about King George VI's stammer. But thanks to his mom, the director stumbled onto a drama that could clean up at the Oscars. 
Javier Bardem's date with death in new film is 'Biutiful'It's hard to imagine big, strong Javier Bardem feeling fearful about anything, especially if you've seen the actor's Oscar-winning turn as bad guy Anton Chigurh in "No Country for Old Men." 
Alexandre Desplat digs 'into the soul' of moviesIn a film where sound is central, Alexandre Desplat's score to "The King's Speech" enters subtly. 
Oscar-nominated costumes on view at fashion museumFilm fans and fashionistas can get an up-close look at Oscar-nominated outfits and nearly 100 other movie costumes at L.A.'s 19th annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition. 
'King's Speech' writer shares his own stutter storyTelling the story of the stammering king, George VI, has been a lifetime ambition for David Seidler, ever since he subdued his own stutter nearly 60 years ago. 
Oscar envelope gets first makeover in 70 yearsLike many a star attending the Academy Awards, Oscar's winners' envelope is getting a makeover. 
Actress Marisa Tomei hosts Sci-Tech OscarsIn Hollywood's long awards season, even the behind-the-scenes techs have their night. 
Roger Ebert picks Canadian film as Oscar favouriteThe Canadian film, "Incendies," has just won a big booster in its bid for Oscar glory: Roger Ebert, perhaps the world's most famous film critic. 
Oscar producers say they'll speak to 'Mom-inees'Producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer say they'll incorporate nominees' mothers, who they call "mom-inees," into the Oscar show. 
Oscar nominees share lunch, tales of awards seasonActing nominees on hand included past winners Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jeff Bridges and Geoffrey Rush, veteran nominees such as Annette Bening. 
Is Hollywood ready to get serious about filmmaking?Forget the blue people and 3D animation. Instead of the sci-fi films and big budget blockbusters that dominated the Oscar nominations last year, this year's Best Picture nominees are taking a more serious tone. 
'King's Speech' rules obvious batch of Oscar bait"The King's Speech" won top prizes over the weekend from Hollywood actors and directors, securing its standing as the film to beat at the Feb. 27 Oscars. 
Cheer up Jen Aniston: Razzies now a badge of honourCher, Jennifer Aniston and Robert Pattinson all made the "worst of the worst" cut for 2011 Razzie Awards. If they're smart, they'll be laughing along with the rest of us.
Tom Hooper earns top DGA prize for 'King's Speech'Tom Hooper pulled off an upset win Saturday for the top film honor at the Directors Guild of America Awards for his British monarchy tale "The King's Speech." 
Hugh Jackman set to return to the Academy Awards stageFormer Academy Awards host Hugh Jackman is returning to the Oscar stage. Producers say the 42-year-old actor will serve as a presenter on the 83rd Academy Awards next month. 
The Oscar jinx? Business profs crunch the numbersIt's official: Oscar's Best Actress winners run more risk for divorce, according to a new study that analyzed the phenomenon after Sandra Bullock's marriage fell apart just weeks after her big win last year. 
'The King's Speech' shines light on stutteringHollywood appears to be in love with the "'The King's Speech," honouring it with 12 Academy Award nominations. The film's also earning raves from stuttering experts who say it's the first sympathetic and realistic portrayal of stuttering they've seen. 
Spike Lee predicts Oscars will be 'kind of vanilla'Influential film director Spike Lee isn't too impressed with the lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominees.
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