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".
[Slideshow] Oscars bring the glamour
Sunday night marked the 85th Academy Awards. We look at the winners, the losers and the performers of Hollywood's biggest night out.
Rodriguez: searching for SA royalties
The story of Rodriguez, the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of, is a real-life fairytale with a Hollywood finale.
Is Oscar-nominated '5 Broken Cameras' an Israeli or Palestinian film?
The film's critical acclaim has prompted Israel to claim a Palestinian story as its own, writes Asa Winstanley.
No Oscar love for 'The Dark Knight Rises'
"The Dark Knight Rises" may be the year's most talked about movie, but it is unlikely to be in the running for major awards come Oscars season.
Angelina's Right Leg
Angelina Jolie may not have walked away with any actual awards at this year's Oscars, but her red carpet reveal certainly won her internet notoriety.
The Artist takes home Oscar for best picture
Silent film The Artist, filmed in black and white by French director Michel Hazanavicius, was the big winner at this year's Academy Awards.
Oscar night to revel in a bygone era
Hollywood is looking to past glories and perhaps even the outlandish character from Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film to revive a jaded awards ceremony.
Shame about the Oscars
As the film awards approach, our fatal attraction to Brad Pitt et al grows as interest in their films lessens.
The white boys' club
After Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to be given the best director award at last year's Oscars, there was hope that a traditionally male-dominated barrier had been broken at last.
The voters behind the Oscars
Woody Allen doesn't get a vote, but Dakota Fanning does. Tom Shone investigates.
King's Speech crowned big winner at Oscars
The King's Speech was crowned the big winner with four Oscars on Sunday, including best film and best actor for its star, Colin Firth
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Oscar producers say show comes with youthful edge
When the curtain comes up on the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, the show's producers hope to reconnect movie fans with Hollywood history.
Oscars: Three head a big field
If the public was voting for the Oscars, it's clear that Natalie Portman would be a shoo-in for best actress.
Oscar producers seek tweeting moms on awards night
Oscar organisers rolled out the digital red carpet on Monday, unveiling their slogan "you're invited" for the upcoming film honours.
The King's Speech leads Oscar nominations
UK historical drama The King's Speech garnered 12 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, leading the competition for the film industry's top honours.
Going, going, gong
Diva presenters, bad dance, graceless hosts ... Marina Hyde rates some of the performances at this year's Oscars.
And the winner is ... Hurt Locker, with six Oscars
Iraq war movie The Hurt Locker, took the Oscars by storm on Sunday winning six of the major film honours, including best movie and director.
Oscar hopeful Sandra Bullock crowned worst actress
The day before she is favoured to win an Oscar, Sandra Bullock was crowned on Saturday with the dubious title of worst actress of 2009.
