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Title: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: bijou on February 22, 2009, 12:24:22 PM: Quote
The people who put on the Academy Awards are in a flopsweat panic as the hours tick away before this year's big broadcast, which is having its major rehearsal and technical run-through today. For weeks now, they've been begging me and the other journalists who cover the Oscars not to trash the planning and performances for this year's telecast like we have in years past. Because their frustration and fear is that, if Sunday's top-to-bottom reworked show can't bring back viewers after 2008's sunk to its lowest ratings ever, then nothing will. And the worst part is that not even Hollywood wants to participate in the Oscars anymore.

I can report that this year's producers are privately complaining that the biggest movie stars in the world like Jack Nicholson, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, and Kate Winslet gave them reasons galore -- some serious, some trivial -- for why they didn't want to present awards, once considered a huge honor. (For instance, Kidman said she appear onstage without the "right" hairdresser. George Clooney wouldn't reschedule his current visit to Darfur refugee camps in Africa. And Winslet, the Best Actress shoo-in, claimed she was too "nervous" to take it on.)
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link (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/oscars-crisis-hollywood-frustrations-and-fears-over-sundays-awards-stars-and-advertisers-give-show-cold-shoulder/)

What if they held a ceremony, and no one watched? :-)
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: NHSparky on February 22, 2009, 12:27:16 PM: It took a few years, but maybe they realized that when you piss off a good chunk of your audience, it hurts their bottom line.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: PoliCon on February 22, 2009, 12:40:59 PM: the oscar's are irrelevant. I have never watched a movie because it won an award. In fact - I usually avoid films that win oscars. . . . . and the show??? they killed it themselves in the last 8 years with their political posturing. People do not want to tune into a movie award show to hear political posturing from idiots who think way too much of themselves and their own opinions.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 22, 2009, 01:20:06 PM: I've only watched bits and pieces of it over the last few years. Really, I couldn't care less what some blovating idiot in Hollywood wants to say about whatever. I don't care what movies win. I don't care what actors win.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Ptarmigan on February 22, 2009, 01:34:34 PM: I don't care for the Oscars either. Lot of movies that get them I can care less for.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Wretched Excess on February 22, 2009, 03:19:50 PM: I never understood the fascination with the oscars. and the whole red carpet thing is just ghey.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 22, 2009, 03:24:36 PM: Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 22, 2009, 03:19:50 PM
I never understood the fascination with the oscars. and the whole red carpet thing is just ghey.

I agree. I don't care what they're wearing, what they say or who wins.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: TheSarge on February 22, 2009, 03:25:39 PM: They can't get up there and Bush bash this year so they see no point in attending.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Zathras on February 22, 2009, 03:27:41 PM: Usually the only category I care about is Best Animated...all three this year were great films (Bolt, Kung-Fu Panda and WALL-E). This year I'm watching Best Supporting Actor and hope Heath Ledger gets it for his performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight. He did one hell of a job and deserves it...just my opinion. I never watch the Oscars....if I need to find out who won I check online.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: ironhorsedriver on February 22, 2009, 03:57:09 PM: It would be nice if we could translate our angst into their salaries as well. Bet they would become a little more conservative then.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: JohnnyReb on February 22, 2009, 03:59:15 PM: Moonbats patting each other on the back.....I'd rather watch the monleys at the zoo pick lice off each other.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: asdf2231 on February 22, 2009, 04:23:59 PM: It's gotta be rock bottom when these narcassitic douchebags are sick of it.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Lord Undies on February 22, 2009, 04:28:34 PM: When's it on? I don't want to accidentally record it.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Odin's Hand on February 22, 2009, 05:20:19 PM: It is raining around L.A. Maybe, a few lightning strikes make their way into the vicinity...
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Thor on February 22, 2009, 05:27:17 PM: Looks like ABC will be broadcasting the Oscars tonight. That's good because "The Unit" is on.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Wretched Excess on February 23, 2009, 03:31:47 PM: LOL! this morning, someone suggested that they pick the winners via phone/internet voting by the public, and turn the whole boring gaddam thing into a reality show. :-)
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 03:34:10 PM: Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 23, 2009, 03:31:47 PM
LOL! this morning, someone suggested that they pick the winners via phone/internet voting by the public, and turn the whole boring gaddam thing into a reality show. :-)

That's what the People's Choice Awards are for. haha That show is usually a total trainwreck. I wish "reality tv" would die already. Sheesh. lol
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 03:37:07 PM: I'd like to see a cage match fight with the nominees for best/supporting actor/actress. I'd watch that.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Wretched Excess on February 23, 2009, 03:38:20 PM: Quote from: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 03:34:10 PM
That's what the People's Choice Awards are for. haha That show is usually a total trainwreck. I wish "reality tv" would die already. Sheesh. lol

i didn't know there was such a thing. really. I am a culture retard. :p
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Wretched Excess on February 23, 2009, 03:39:07 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 03:37:07 PM
I'd like to see a cage match fight with the nominees for best/supporting actor/actress. I'd watch that.

or a "who is [fill in the blank]'s baby's father this time?" contest.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 03:39:40 PM: Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 23, 2009, 03:38:20 PM
i didn't know there was such a thing. really. I am a culture retard. :p

No, you just have a life. lol Some of us, do not. That is how we know such trivial things ;) :-)
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 03:44:44 PM: Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 23, 2009, 03:39:07 PM
or a "who is [fill in the blank]'s baby's father this time?" contest.

We already have that, it's the Maury Povich show. :-)

"You ARE NOT the baby's daddy!" (BTW you can download that as a ringtone too)
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 03:47:05 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 03:44:44 PM
We already have that, it's the Maury Povich show. :-)

"You ARE NOT the baby's daddy!" (BTW you can download that as a ringtone too)

Ohhhhhhhhhh man. His paternity test shows -- classic!! lol
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:04:56 PM: Quote from: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 03:47:05 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhh man. His paternity test shows -- classic!! lol

Agreed. Before I got cable I used to watch Maury every day. It cracked me up.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Eupher on February 23, 2009, 04:09:00 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:04:56 PM

Agreed. Before I got cable I used to watch Maury every day. It cracked me up.

Yeah, whatever happened to that shaved-head guy who was the "head of security" for Jerry Springer's show? He couldn't stop cracking up at the lunatics who repeatedly came onto that show and showed how much they'd do for a few minutes of "fame". :lmao:
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:10:48 PM: Quote from: Eupher on February 23, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
Yeah, whatever happened to that shaved-head guy who was the "head of security" for Jerry Springer's show? He couldn't stop cracking up at the lunatics who repeatedly came onto that show and showed how much they'd do for a few minutes of "fame". :lmao:

That guy has his own show now. He helps people talk out their problems. It's adorable. ;) lol :mental:
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:11:55 PM: Quote from: Eupher on February 23, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
Yeah, whatever happened to that shaved-head guy who was the "head of security" for Jerry Springer's show? He couldn't stop cracking up at the lunatics who repeatedly came onto that show and showed how much they'd do for a few minutes of "fame". :lmao:

I was never a big fan of Jerry Springer. It was too ridiculous. Man, I hope that Maury is on when I get home. LOL
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Eupher on February 23, 2009, 04:26:34 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:11:55 PM

I was never a big fan of Jerry Springer. It was too ridiculous. Man, I hope that Maury is on when I get home. LOL

I used to watch it when I had absolutely nothing else to do. I was simply amazed at the levels of idiocy displayed.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:28:48 PM: Quote from: Eupher on February 23, 2009, 04:26:34 PM
I used to watch it when I had absolutely nothing else to do. I was simply amazed at the levels of idiocy displayed.

LOL

I used to like that show Cheaters when it first came out. Hilarious.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:30:16 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:28:48 PM
LOL

I used to like that show Cheaters when it first came out. Hilarious.

When that pastor guy was hosting it? lol That's what he reminded me of anyway. They used to spend a loooooooot of time at Cheddar's. LOL
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:32:47 PM: Quote from: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:30:16 PM
When that pastor guy was hosting it? lol That's what he reminded me of anyway. They used to spend a loooooooot of time at Cheddar's. LOL

Cheddar's is the spot to take a mistress. Or so I've heard.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:33:48 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:32:47 PM

Cheddar's is the spot to take a mistress. Or so I've heard.

holy crap that's so ghetto. LOL Man. :lmao:
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:35:14 PM: Quote from: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:33:48 PM
holy crap that's so ghetto. LOL Man. :lmao:

I haven't been to Cheddar's since high school I think. LOL

Cheaters is all actors. I had a friend that was good friend's with a producer. He was going to try and get me and this girl I worked with on. I was going to be cheating on her...with a man! dun, dun, DUUUNNNNNN!
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:37:54 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:35:14 PM

I haven't been to Cheddar's since high school I think. LOL

Cheaters is all actors. I had a friend that was good friend's with a producer. He was going to try and get me and this girl I worked with on. I was going to be cheating on her...with a man! dun, dun, DUUUNNNNNN!

Yeah that show is ridiculous. Except for that one episode where the new host got punched in the face when they were on a boat of some kind, I think? That was pretty damn funny.
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:38:53 PM: Quote from: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:37:54 PM
Yeah that show is ridiculous. Except for that one episode where the new host got punched in the face when they were on a boat of some kind, I think? That was pretty damn funny.

Woah! I missed that! Awesome!
Title: Re: OSCARS CRISIS! Stars And Advertisers Give Show Cold Shoulder
Post by: Sweet Dee on February 23, 2009, 04:39:43 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on February 23, 2009, 04:38:53 PM

Woah! I missed that! Awesome!

I think it was a boat. It was such a long time ago. That guy was a nozz anyway. lol