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New Orleans Is Oscar Gold
WGNO NEWSWhen it comes to movie making...New Orleans is Oscar gold. The Crescent City is rich in it's Oscar history. Many movies filmed in New Orleans in the past have been nominated and taken home Oscars. Henry Griffin with the University of New Orleans' Film...Tags: Ray (movie), Jamie Foxx, Easy Rider (movie), Oliver Stone, Brad Pitt
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Louisiana Animated Short Flim Nominated For Oscar
WGNO NEWSWhile the other LA is all glitz and glamour tonight for the 84th annual Academy Awards, here in this LA we are rooting for some hometown boys. "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore", a 15-minute animated short film is up for best animated...Tags: Movies, Entertainment, Awards and Prizes, Animation (genre), Entertainment Events
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Local Chefs Nominated for "Oscar of the Food World"
ABC26 NewsNew Orleans - It's touted as the "Oscars of the food world". Several New Orleans chefs are nominated for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award. Chef Tory McPhail from Commander's Palace is among three New Orleans chefs up for the "Best Chef:...Tags: James Beard, New York City, Emeril Lagasse , WGNO
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Filming in New Orleans
WGNO NewsSince Oscar night is the biggest night in Hollywood, it only seems fitting that our Hot Button Issue be the transformation of Southeast Louisiana into "Hollywood South." From "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" to "The Green Lantern" to "Red" to...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Television, Movies, Louisiana, Labor Legislation
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A Look Back at the Worst Dressed in Oscar History
WGNO NewsAnother Oscar night in America. And as important as the awards are, all eyes will be on the red carpet as celebrities arrive, en-masse, greeted by throngs of adoring fans and the flashes of thousands of paparazzi cameras. So you want to look your best...Tags: Celebrities, History, Diane Keaton, Cher, Diana, Princess of Wales
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'Easy Rider' Dennis Hopper Dead at 74
ABC26 NewsDennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood actor-director whose memorable career included the 1969 smash "Easy Rider," has died. He was 74. Family friend Alex Hitz says Hopper died Saturday at his Venice home, surrounded by family and friends. The actor...Tags: Easy Rider (movie), Jack Nicholson, Death, Indiana Hoosiers, Peter Fonda
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Ten Movies Up for 'Best Picture' Oscar at Tonight's Academy Awards
ABC26 NewsOscar voters are expected to go very big or very small on their best-picture winner at Sunday's Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The two favorites are the mega-blockbuster "Avatar" and the critical darling "The Hurt Locker," which drew...Tags: Inglourious Basterds (movie), Movies, The Hurt Locker (movie), Entertainment, An Education (movie)
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Drew Brees and other players to walk down the red carpet at Super Bowl DVD preimere
ABC26 NewsNew Orleans - The Oscars may be over, but a red carpet event is just about to roll out here in New Orleans. The Prytania Theatre is hosting a VIP premiere of the Saints Super Bowl DVD. Drew Brees is expected to be at Monday night's event, which starts...Tags: Sports, Drew Brees, Football, Multi-Sport Events, National Football League
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Anthony Mackie Brings New Orleans To Stage At The Oscars
ABC26 NewsTwo days before attending his first Oscars ceremony, New Orleans actor and "Hurt Locker" star Anthony Mackie was playing it cool. The New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts grad admitted being excited about attending the Academy Awards on behalf of his...Tags: Fishing, Football, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Jesse Owens
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Benjamin Button's house for sale
Benjamin Button called it home in the movie, now sellers are looking for someone to call it home in real life. The New Orleans house that was the setting for much of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is on the market. The 7,800-square foot...Tags: Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Sellers, Movies, Homes, Brad Pitt
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Movie Set in New Orleans Leads Academy Award Nominations
LOS ANGELES - "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" leads the Academy Awards with 13 nominations, including best picture. The movie also took acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher. Other best...Tags: Heath Ledger, Slumdog Millionaire (movie), Movies, Brad Pitt, Frost Nixon (movie)
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Red Cross Red Carpet: Louisiana's Only Official Oscar Night@reg; Party
February 22nd: Louisiana's Only Official Oscar Night@reg; Party You don't have to live in Hollywood to experience the magic and excitement of Oscar Night. Southeast Louisiana Residents can join in the festivities of the 81st Academy Awards@reg; on...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Charity, Louisiana, American Red Cross, Lifestyle and Leisure
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