H Scott writes: CNN has an article presenting competing Oscar picks from two different CNN movie critics. It is an interesting comparison between the two. [More]

Michael from Modern Humorist sends in this link to an Oscar faq with a difference which may amuse some Ringers out there. [More]

Neverwhere writes: I thought you might like to inform UK fans that the comedy team French and Saunders will be doing a Lord of the Rings parody, to be broadcast on BBC1 on Good Friday. Dawn French is dressed as a Hobbit, Jennifer Saunders is a wizard, and the show sees their ‘fellowship’ go in search of an Oscar.

Lori writes: I run an official website for actor Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy, The Mummy Returns) and had the pleasure of doing updates with him yesterday. He was in Lithuania late last year and filmed “Endangered Species” with Eric Roberts and John Rhys-Davies. Here is the interview, and you’ll find a sound clip of Arnold talking about Mr. Rhys-Davies at the bottom of the page. [More]

‘Last night in Los Angeles, the New York and Hollywood crowds sort of crashed together. The first event of Oscar week was an art auction and gallery show at the Ace Gallery in the mid-Wilshire section of town put together by photographer Michel Comte to help raise money for AIDS in Africa. Proceeds went to the International Red Cross, but what proceeded was more interesting than anything they could have thought up.’ [More]

Thanks to Will for the link.

Cathy sends us word that Ian McKellen (Gandalf) will be a presenter at the 74th Annual Academy Awards, very cool indeed!