Oscars producers defend MacFarlane's 'irreverent' stint as host
Neil Meron and Craig Zadan say the "boobs song" presenter, who was criticised for his edgy jokes, did an "extraordinary job".
Neil Meron and Craig Zadan say the "boobs song" presenter, who was criticised for his edgy jokes, did an "extraordinary job".
Sunday night marked the 85th Academy Awards. We look at the winners, the losers and the performers of Hollywood's biggest night out.
Tim Reid and Nichola Groom, Sapa-AFP
US first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Oscars where she presented the award for best picture to "Argo".
From "Argo" to "Life of Pi", this year's best film nominees have been some of the most talk-provoking and op-ed-generating in recent Oscar history.
The film's critical acclaim has prompted Israel to claim a Palestinian story as its own, writes Asa Winstanley.
Crusaders for good, old-fashioned Western democracy look to be the key figures vying for this year's Academy Awards.
Should film critics decide who gets an Oscar?
Win or lose at the Oscars this weekend, Avatar is already assured of its place in Hollywood history.
Gay Asians voiced indignation on Wednesday after television broadcasts of the Academy Awards in their region censored the words "gay" and "lesbian".
Slumdog Millionaire is the strongest best picture favourite and late actor Heath Ledger is all but guaranteed to win a posthumous Oscar.
The 84th Annual Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with a number of first-time winners and fresh international talent.