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  New rule lets Oscar voters watch DVDs for select categories

  Oscar voters will no longer be required to see certain nominated films in a theatre to cast their ballots. Members will be mailed DVDs of documentaries, shorts and foreign language nominees -- categories that don't typically get lengthy stays on multiplex big screens.

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  Oscar dates for 2014, 2015 chosen as Academy works around Winter Olympics

  Film fans can already mark their calendars for the Academy Awards in 2014 and 2015. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that next year's Oscar ceremony will be held on March 2. The 2015 trophies will be handed out Feb. 22.

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  Geena Davis calls out Oscar host MacFarlane for disrespecting women

  Academy Award winner Geena Davis on Monday waded into the ongoing controversy over this year's Oscars ceremony by saying host Seth MacFarlane's routine was disrespectful to women, particularly the performers who were being honoured.

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  MacFarlane says 'no way' he'll host the Oscars again

  Seth MacFarlane has indicated via social media that he has no intentions of hosting the Academy Awards again.

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  Sunday Night Fever? Travolta shows off dance moves at post-Oscars bash

  John Travolta broke out his famous 'Saturday Night Fever' dance moves at Madonna's Oscars party.

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  Canadian presence shines during this year’s Oscars

  Canada was a big player at last night’s Academy Awards as the country earned a high-profile shout-out while a number of Canucks went home with awards.

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  Toronto composer Mychael Danna wins best original score Oscar for 'Life of Pi'

  Toronto composer Mychael Danna has won an Oscar for best original score for his work on "Life of Pi."

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  B.C. set decorator Jim Erickson wins production design Oscar for 'Lincoln'

  Set decorator Jim Erickson of Salt Spring Island, B.C., has won an Academy Award for his work on "Lincoln."

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  Shatner helps MacFarlane in first turn as Oscars host

  With jokes about domestic violence, breast-baring actresses, picking up Sally Field and a presidential assassination, Seth MacFarlane certainly didn't go soft during his first turn as Oscars host.

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  Vancouver-based Rocheron wins visual effects Oscar for 'Life of Pi'

  Vancouver-based Guillaume Rocheron has won an Academy Award for best visual effects for the dazzling "Life of Pi."