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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 10/21/2009

With new Oscar producers, academy makes a statement

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In choosing former studio executive and producer Bill Mechanic and "Hairspray" director-choreographer Adam Shankman as co-producers of the 82nd annual Academy Awards, the academy is clearly carrying on what was started last year with the Laurence Mark-Bill Condon teaming. In...

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variety.com - 10/20/2009

Adam Shankman gets ready to 'Rock'

— variety.com — 'Hairspray' director takes on New Line film "Hairspray" helmer Adam Shankman is signing on to direct and... choreograph the screen version of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" for New Line Cinema. The film will begin production by next summer and be ... (more) Adam Shankman gets ready to 'Rock'

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oscars.org - 10/20/2009

Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman Named Oscar® Telecast Producers

— oscars.org — Beverly Hills, CA — Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman will produce the 82nd Academy Awards® telecast, Academy... of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced today. This will be the first major Oscar show involvement for both men. (more) Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman Named Oscar® Telecast ...

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deadline.com - 10/17/2009

Oscar Can't Always Get What He Wants

— deadline.com — I've learned that the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences board of governors wanted a complete... do-over of last year's Oscar broadcast that broke a string of low, lower, lowest TV ratings. I've already reported that AMPAS went to Larry Mark ... (more) Oscar Can't Always Get What He Wants

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MD News Desk: One Single Sensation
Movie Dearest — ... Sunday on BBC America, followed by the special Being Human Unearthed. This excellent British series stars Russell Tovey as a werewolf who shares a flat with a hunky vampire and a girl ghost. Awards Watch: - And the Oscars go to: Hairspray director Adam Shankman and Pandemonium Films' Bill Mechanic named the producers of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. The Los Angeles Times chimes in on the announcement. - Star Trek, Twilight and True ...

10/21 Oscarweb Round-up
In Contention — ... • Pete Hammond joins the speculation that yesterday’s Oscarcast producer announcement bodes well for a Jackman repeat. [Notes on a Season ...

Oscar Update: 'Precious' Backlash, 'An Education' Looms Large and New Predictions
RopeofSilicon.com — ... " section of the site, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced Bill Mechanic, CEO of Pandemonium Films, and Adam Shankman, the director of Hairspray, as the producers of the 82nd Academy Awards telecast. This will be the first major Oscar show involvement for both men. Some think this means Hugh Jackman is ...