The Oscars will be given out this Sunday, February 27, 2011, by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - and odds are high that you already know this.
For one thing, it's been reported that the Oscars are the highest non-sporting event for gamblers in this country. Lots of people are betting on Colin Firth winning this year, apparently. (You can follow the Oscar odds here.)
Miami Beach Film Society Chosen by Academy to Host Oscar Night America Party
Since 1994, the Academy has helped non-profits and charities across the country in their fund-raising efforts by designating certain organizations as hosts of Oscar Night America parties, where glitzy parties take place as the ceremonies occur over in Hollywood. According to the Academy's web site, the Oscar Night America program has raised around $27,000,000 for these local organizations. This year, the Miami Beach Film Society has been designated to host Miami's Oscar Night.
Want details on the party? Read all about it in Miami Beach Magazine, where they report:
Tickets to the 2011 Oscar Night America Miami Beach are available for $125 or $110 for Miami Beach Film Society & Cinematheque and MIFF members. Ticket prices include food and beverages, tax and gratuity, a $25 Escopazzo gift certificate, the official 83rd Annual Academy Awards® program booklet and other event memorabilia. Please visit www.MBCinema.com for tickets. For sponsorship opportunities or press inquiries, contact Gino Campodonico at TARA, Ink., 305.864.3434 ext. 120.
Let's hope that the Miami Beach Film Society has a great success with its shindig this weekend.
Want to Start Your Oscar Party Now? Join the Folks at the Miami Herald
Luisa Yanez of the Miami Herald isn't waiting for the weekend: she's inviting everyone to join with her on Twitter and Facebook to start gearing up for the big event now.
Here's a list of the main Oscar nominations this year:
Actor In A Leading Role: Javier Bardem in "Biutiful", Jeff Bridges in "True Grit", Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network", Colin Firth in "The King's Speech", James Franco in "127 Hours"
Actress In A Leading Role: Annette Bening in "The Kids Are All Right", Nicole Kidman in "Rabbit Hole", Jennifer Lawrence in "Winter's Bone", Natalie Portman in "Black Swan", Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine"
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale in "The Fighter", John Hawkes in "Winter's Bone", Jeremy Renner in "The Town", Mark Ruffalo in "The Kids Are All Right", Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech"
Actress in a Supporting Role: Amy Adams in "The Fighter", Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech", Melissa Leo in "The Fighter", Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit", Jacki Weaver in "Animal Kingdom"
Directing: "Black Swan" Darren Aronofsky, "The Fighter" David O. Russell, "The King's Speech" Tom Hooper, "The Social Network" David Fincher, "True Grit" Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
Best Picture: Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, The Kids Are All Right, The King's Speech, 127 Hours, The Social Network, Toy Story 3, True Grit, Winter's Bone.
And one last thing ....
Miami is a fun, happy community and no one wants that to change. However, on another big party weekend, it's only responsible for this warning to be given again: partying can turn bad for some, with alcohol poisoning, drug overdoses, car crashes, slips and falls, etc.
No one thinks that a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is in their future. If this were true, you wouldn't be reading this personal injury law blog because it wouldn't be here.
Make sure you and your friends keep safe while you're having Oscar fun, and be careful out there.
By on February 24, 2011 2:56 PM
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