The 18th Annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, California on Nov. 5, 2009.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts celebrates the best of TV and film, and is often known as the British Oscars. The BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards honors individuals and companies who’ve dedicated their careers to advancing the entertainment arts. Got all that?
Here are photos of three gorgeous and classy ladies who attended the event this week – Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Minnie Driver. They just keep getting better and better, don’t they? It’s like they’re aging …read more

Here’s some fun news for today: Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will co-host the Oscars on March 7, 2010 on ABC. The 82nd Academy Awards will be held at the Kodak Theater at Hollywood and Highland Centre.
Producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic had this canned response in the press release that landed in my inbox: “We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars. Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event.”
The co-hosts had less …read more

The Environmental Media Association celebrated its 20th anniversary with the 2009 EMA Awards at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. Here are a few of the stars who turned out for the awards.
First up: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, who are just the cutest couple ever. Catch Ford next in “Extraordinary Measures,” and Flockhart in “Brothers & Sisters” on ABC.

In Steven Zeitchik’s Risky Biz Blog on The Hollywood Reporter, he talks about whether Fox Searchlight’s Oscar blitz over the past few years will come to an end.
The studio specializes in offbeat films like “Juno,”  “The Darjeeling Limited,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” and “The Wrestler,” and it’s heartening to think that Fox Searchlight films have been nominated for at least five Oscars in each of the past three years, including a best picture nom for all of them.
I say heartening because I always appreciate when the less mainstream films – the quirkier, more character driven films — earn audience kudos. It …read more

Gorgeous Mila Kunis has come a long way since her days on “That 70s Show.” She’s currently in theaters in Mike Judge’s “Extract” with Jason Bateman, and has several film projects coming up.
Three movies scheduled for a 2010 release include “Black Swan,” a thriller co-starring Natalie Portman and directed by Darren Aronofsky; “The Book of Eli,” a post-apocalyptic tale co-starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, and Jennifer Beals; and “Date Night,” a comedy co-starring Leighton Meester, Mark Wahlberg, Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and Tina Fey.
Here’s Mila at the 2009 Emmy Awards on Sunday night. I LOVE this dress and …read more

I just saw “Adam” last night, and it’s a sweet, thoughtful movie about two New Yorkers who fall in love. But it’s not your typical love story. Adam, played by Hugh Dancy, has Asberger’s Syndrome, while Beth, played by Rose Byrne, is coming off a bad relationship. Somehow, it works, and the two help each other through some rough spots in their lives. Peter Gallagher and Amy Irving shine as her parents. Check it out, if you have a chance. It’s better than most movies these days.
I love Rose Byrne in FX’s “Damages,” with Glenn Close. She’s really a …read more

Actress Drew Barrymore – who can also add director to her credits now – was just lovely at the 61st Annual Emmy Awards last night. Her new movie, “Whip It,” arrives in theaters Oct. 9, 2009, and also stars Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Ellen Page, and Juliette Lewis.
The story follows rebellious teen Bliss Cavendar (Page), who finds her tribe in a group of roller derby girls. But her straight-laced Mom (Harden) is none too happy about it.
More pics after the jump. Drew’s adorable!

Nemo, Woody and Sulley are so proud right now. Their creators, the head honchos at Pixar, were awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. It’s the first time in festival history that the award went to not just one filmmaker, but an entire studio.
What do I love about Pixar? Where to start. The main thing is they make films that are both fun and thoughtful, and which appeal to people of all ages. That’s just what director and producer John Lasseter told reporters yesterday. "We really set out to deeply entertain an …read more

Miley Cyrus and the "Twilight" gang picked up multiple awards at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. 
Cyrus won for comedy TV actress and comedy TV show for "Hannah Montana," music/dance movie actress and hissy fit for the "Hannah Montana" movie, music single for "The Climb" and summer song for "Before the Storm."
Cyrus also presented Britney Spears (pictured) with the Ultimate Choice Award. They showed a montage of Spears’ work leading up to this point, and she almost seemed like her old self when she accepted the award. Let’s hope all of her troubles are behind her. She really …read more

Cutie-pie actresses Cameron Diaz, Sofia Vassilieva and Abigail Breslin were on hand to accept the Teen Choice award for "My Sister’s Keeper," voted Choice Summer Movie Drama. Great movie, but really sad!

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