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Rare and Candid 2009 Oscar Winners Pics! February 24, 2009 at 8:27 pm From 'Slumdog Millionaire''s big win, to the glamorous Oscar fashions and the high energy dance routines, the 81st annual Academy Awards moved and amazed audiences all over the world. ET has rare behind-the-scenes photos of this year's Oscar winners and the cast of stars that presented them trophies. Spinal Tap 25th Anniversary: Unwigged & Unplugged February 24, 2009 at 4:44 pm Spinal Tap is back! For the 25th anniversary of the classic rock mockumentary, comedians/actors/musicians/directors Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are reuniting for an "Unwigged & Unplugged" tour. Read on for more details… The musical comedy trio are planning an acoustic 30 city tour in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Rob Reiner-directed film. This will mark the first time that Guest, McKean and Shearer have ever performed unwigged and unplugged. The hilarious 1984 'This Is Spinal Tap' follows the exploits and history of heavy metal rockers David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel as they tour the U.S. to promote their latest release, Smell the Glove. Since the film's successful premiere and subsequent cult status, Guest, McKean and Shearer have performed live and in character over the years at various venues. Rare 2009 Oscar Presenter Pics! February 24, 2009 at 2:34 pm From 'Slumdog Millionaire''s rags-to-riches win, to Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz's heartfelt speeches and Hugh Jackman's glorious song-and-dance routine, the 81st annual Academy Awards delighted and dazzled audiences all over the world. ET now has rare behind-the-scenes photos of this year's Oscar presenters. The photo gallery includes this year's famed Academy Awards presenters Goldie Hawn, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg, Will Smith, Shirley MacLaine and more all posing in their very best Oscar duds. Check back with ETonline later for a rare behind-the-scenes Oscar winner photo gallery. New Movies on DVD & Blu-ray: February 24 February 24, 2009 at 11:01 am 'Slumdog Millionaire' Kids Celebrate Oscar Victory February 24, 2009 at 7:58 am After their triumphant night at the Oscars on Sunday the kids of 'Slumdog Millionaire' -- Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar, Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala Tanay, Hemant Chheda, and Madhur Mittal -- celebrated their victory at "The Happiest Place on Earth!" The youngest cast members of the Oscar winning film spent Monday morning at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA., hanging out with Disney characters and checking out the popular attractions and rides. It's been a whirlwind week so far for the young stars, with a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday, walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards Sunday and celebrating their victory at the Disney theme park on Monday. Jonas Brothers Make Surprise Announcement! February 24, 2009 at 5:00 am The Jonas Brothers may be coming to a theater near you -- literally! With their new movie, 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,' in theaters nationwide this Friday, Kevin, Joe and Nick made a major announcement Monday night. The trio held a press conference at Million Air in Burbank, CA to announce a partnership with NetJets to surprise fans with unexpected "pop-ins" at numerous 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience' showings coast-to-coast this weekend! "We can't give too many details as to what cities or how many cities we'll be going to," Nick says. "What we can tell you is it will be a coast-to-coast tour and it's really all about our fans, and being able to experience this with them." 'Slumdog' Star's New Project February 24, 2009 at 3:24 am Entertainment Tonight On the heels of her breakout performance in the Oscar winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', Freida Pinto has been cast in a film from a well known Hollywood director. According to Variety, the 24-year-old beauty has signed on to Woody Allen's upcoming untitled project. Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, and Josh Brolin will join the Indian-born actress in Allen's new film, the trade paper writes. Kate Winslet & Penelope Cruz: Before Their Big Wins February 23, 2009 at 5:24 pm ET's Mark Steines and Thea Andrews spoke with Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz on the red carpet before they knew they would be taking home Oscars. Cruz told ET she was "surprised" that she wasn't nervous at the awards ceremony. "I want to celebrate no matter what happens, winning or losing," Cruz said on the red carpet prior to winning. Also, Oscar nominees from the film 'Frost/Nixon,' director Ron Howard and actor Frank Langella, express to ET how it feels to be at the 81st Academy Awards. Kristen Stewart on Robert Pattinson: 'We Feel Very Close' February 23, 2009 at 3:13 pm 'Twilight' actress Kristen Stewart says that "every little detail is scrutinized" when she's seen out with her vampire costar Robert Pattinson. "Rob and I are good friends. We went through a lot together, so we feel very close," Stewart tells Nylon magazine. "It's only natural that we're sort of leaning on each other, because we're put in the most psychotic situations." As for her off-screen dating life, Kristen, 18, says her boyfriend is "awesome." Mickey Rourke in Talks for 'Iron Man' February 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm Will Mickey Rourke be joining fellow comeback kid Robert Downey Jr. for the 'Iron Man' sequel? At last night's Vanity Fair party, Rourke told our Thea Andrews the details! "I'd love to do it," he says. Right now they're in talks for the film. "I love Downey, love [director Jon] Favreau -- let's see what happens." Dream Come True: 'Slumdog' is Top Dog at Oscars February 23, 2009 at 12:18 am Entertainment Tonight The rags-to-riches Mumbai drama 'Slumdog Millionaire' took the top prize at the 81st annual Academy Awards, with Sean Penn and Kate Winslet earning the top acting awards during a creatively revamped show at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood Sunday night. CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners! Beating out 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' 'Frost/Nixon,' 'Milk' and 'The Reader' for Best Picture, 'Slumdog' was also awarded Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Song, Original Score, Sound Editing, Film Editing and Best Director. Stars Reach Out to Mickey Rourke About Dog's Death February 22, 2009 at 10:52 pm Academy Award Best Actor nominee Mickey Rourke opened up to our Thea Andrews and Mark Steines on the red carpet at tonight's Academy Awards about the recent loss of his dog Loki, and he says that many of Hollywood's A-list reached out to him after his pet's passing. "Loki stayed with me up until six days ago," Mickey told Mark and Thea of the pooch, who lived to be almost 18. "She just fell asleep in my arms. I think we all want to go that way." Mickey told ET that stars including Bruce Springsteen, Al Pacino, Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins and director Jon Favreau have expressed their sympathy following Loki's death. Heath Ledger Wins Posthumous Oscar February 22, 2009 at 10:19 pm Heath Ledger won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his turn as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight,' and the late star's family gave an emotional acceptance speech on his behalf. "I have to say this is ever so humbling," Heath's father Kim Ledger said. He thanked Batman director Christopher Nolan for "allowing Heath the creative license to develop and explore this crazy Joker character." "Heath was such a compassionate and generous soul," mother Sally Bell said. "We have been truly overwhelmed by the honor and respect bestowed upon him with this award." And the 81st Annual Academy Awards Winners Are ... February 22, 2009 at 9:30 pm Did your favorite movies or stars win? Read on to find out! Performance by an actor in a leading role: Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor" (Overture Films) Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Sean Penn in "Milk" (Focus Features) Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" (Fox Searchlight) Performance by an actor in a supporting role: Josh Brolin in "Milk" (Focus Features) Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder" (DreamWorks, Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount) Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Doubt" (Miramax) Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Michael Shannon in "Revolutionary Road" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage) Performance by an actress in a leading role: Anne Hathaway in "Rachel Getting Married" (Sony Pictures Classics) Angelina Jolie in "Changeling" (Universal) Melissa Leo in "Frozen River" (Sony Pictures Classics) Meryl Streep in "Doubt" (Miramax) Kate Winslet in "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Performance by an actress in a supporting role: Amy Adams in "Doubt" (Miramax) Penélope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (The Weinstein Company) Viola Davis in "Doubt" (Miramax) Taraji P. Henson in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler" (Fox Searchlight) Best animated feature film of the year: "Bolt" (Walt Disney) Chris Williams and Byron Howard "Kung Fu Panda" (DreamWorks Animation, Distributed by Paramount) John Stevenson and Mark Osborne "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Andrew Stanton Achievement in art direction: "Changeling" (Universal) Art Direction: James J. Murakami Set Decoration: Gary Fettis "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" James J. Murakami (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo "The Dark Knight" Art Direction: Nathan Crowley Set Decoration: Peter Lando "The Duchess" (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films) Art Direction: Michael Carlin Set Decoration: Rebecca Alleway "Revolutionary Road" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage) Art Direction: Kristi Zea Set Decoration: Debra Schutt Achievement in cinematography: "Changeling" (Universal) Tom Stern "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Claudio Miranda "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Wally Pfister "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Chris Menges and Roger Deakins "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Anthony Dod Mantle Achievement in costume design: "Australia" (20th Century Fox) Catherine Martin "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Jacqueline West "The Duchess" (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films) Michael O'Connor "Milk" (Focus Features) Danny Glicker "Revolutionary Road" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage) Albert Wolsky Achievement in directing: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) David Fincher "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Ron Howard "Milk" (Focus Features) Gus Van Sant "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Stephen Daldry "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Danny Boyle Best documentary feature "The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)" (Cinema Guild) A Pandinlao Films Production Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath "Encounters at the End of the World" (THINKFilm and Image Entertainment) A Creative Differences Production Werner Herzog and Henry Kaiser "The Garden" A Black Valley Films Production Scott Hamilton Kennedy "Man on Wire" (Magnolia Pictures) A Wall to Wall Production James Marsh and Simon Chinn "Trouble the Water" (Zeitgeist Films) An Elsewhere Films Production Tia Lessin and Carl Deal Best documentary short subject: "The Conscience of Nhem En" A Farallon Films Production Steven Okazaki "The Final Inch" A Vermilion Films Production Irene Taylor Brodsky and Tom Grant "Smile Pinki" A Principe Production Megan Mylan "The Witness - From the Balcony of Room 306" A Rock Paper Scissors Production Adam Pertofsky and Margaret Hyde Achievement in film editing: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Lee Smith "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Mike Hill and Dan Hanley "Milk" (Focus Features) Elliot Graham "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Chris Dickens Best foreign language film of the year: "The Baader Meinhof Complex" A Constantin Film Production Germany "The Class" (Sony Pictures Classics) A Haut et Court Production France "Departures" (Regent Releasing) A Departures Film Partners Production Japan "Revanche" (Janus Films) A Prisma Film/Fernseh Production Austria "Waltz with Bashir" (Sony Pictures Classics) A Bridgit Folman Film Gang Production Israel Achievement in makeup: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Greg Cannom "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) John Caglione, Jr. and Conor O'Sullivan "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (Universal) Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score): "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Alexandre Desplat "Defiance" (Paramount Vantage) James Newton Howard "Milk" (Focus Features) Danny Elfman "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) A.R. Rahman "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Thomas Newman Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song): "Down to Earth" from "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman Lyric by Peter Gabriel "Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyric by Gulzar "O Saya" from "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Music and Lyric by A. Best motion picture of the year: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) A Kennedy/Marshall Production Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin, Producers "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) A Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment and Working Title Production Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Eric Fellner, Producers "Milk" (Focus Features) A Groundswell and Jinks/Cohen Company Production Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, Producers "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) A Mirage Enterprises and Neunte Babelsberg Film GmbH Production Nominees to be determined "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) A Celador Films Production Christian Colson, Producer Best animated short film: "La Maison en Petits Cubes" A Robot Communications Production Kunio Kato "Lavatory - Lovestory" A Melnitsa Animation Studio and CTB Film Company Production Konstantin Bronzit "Oktapodi" (Talantis Films) A Gobelins, L'école de l'image Production Emud Mokhberi and Thierry Marchand "Presto" (Walt Disney) A Pixar Animation Studios Production Doug Sweetland "This Way Up" A Nexus Production Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes Best live action short film: "Auf der Strecke (On the Line)" (Hamburg Shortfilmagency) An Academy of Media Arts Cologne Production Reto Caffi "Manon on the Asphalt" (La Luna Productions) A La Luna Production Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont "New Boy" (Network Ireland Television) A Zanzibar Films Production Steph Green and Tamara Anghie "The Pig" An M & M Production Tivi Magnusson and Dorte Høgh >"Spielzeugland (Toyland)" A Mephisto Film Production Jochen Alexander Freydank Achievement in sound editing: "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Richard King "Iron Man" (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment) Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Tom Sayers "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood "Wanted" (Universal) Wylie Stateman Achievement in sound mixing: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Mark Weingarten "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben Burtt "Wanted" (Universal) Chris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr Forejt Achievement in visual effects: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin "Iron Man" (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment) John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan Adapted screenplay: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Screenplay by Eric Roth Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord "Doubt" (Miramax) Written by John Patrick Shanley "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Screenplay by Peter Morgan "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Screenplay by David Hare "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy Original screenplay: "Frozen River" (Sony Pictures Classics) Written by Courtney Hunt "Happy-Go-Lucky" (Miramax) Written by Mike Leigh "In Bruges" (Focus Features) Written by Martin McDonagh "Milk" (Focus Features) Written by Dustin Lance Black "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon Original story by Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter Oscars Red Carpet Fashion Cam February 22, 2009 at 8:34 pm The best and brightest of Hollywood walked the red carpet at tonight's Oscars®, and ET is bringing you there to see Oscar's finest fashions! Watch our video to see what everyone from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, to Anne Hathaway, to Beyonce wore to the Academy Awards. World Focuses on Hollywood's Biggest Night February 22, 2009 at 2:05 pm The red carpet has been rolled out to showcase the world's biggest stars at the 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony, which this year promises some new surprises! All eyes are on the rags-to-riches romance 'Slumdog Millionaire,' which has steadily gained momentum for Best Picture after already racking up a host of other awards. Also vying for the top prize: 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' 'Frost/Nixon,' 'Milk' and 'The Reader.' In a departure from comedians hosting the Oscars telecast, producers this year tapped actor Hugh Jackman to preside over the broadcast, which has lagged in the ratings in recent years. Jackman is expected to try to dazzle audiences with his acting and musical talents and by involving audience members with him onstage. Click here for a behind-the-scenes scoop Jackman gave ET's Kevin Frazier. He'll be Back: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Return to the Big Screen February 22, 2009 at 12:34 pm California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he'll be doing a cameo in a new Sylvester Stallone movie. Schwarzenegger said on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" that he couldn't turn down the request from Stallone, whom he called "a terrific director, writer, and great actor." "Since I've become governor I've done three cameos when friends ask me and Sly asked me if I would do a cameo. I said of course I would help you do a cameo, there's no two ways about that." The movie is Stallone's 'The Expendables,' which is set for release in 2010. Tyler Perry's 'Madea' No. 1 at Box Office February 22, 2009 at 10:50 am 'Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,' -- starring the multitalented Perry as a pistol-packing granny -- opened in first place at the box office this weekend, bringing in an estimated $41.1 million. The action/thriller 'Taken,' starring Liam Neeson, finished at No. 2 with $11.4 million, studio estimates showed. Neeson stars as a former CIA agent whose estranged daughter is kidnapped in Paris so he sets out to find her at any cost. The animated feature 'Coraline' -- starring Dakota Fanning as a young girl who walks through a secret door in her new home to discover an alternate version of her life -- finished in third place with $11 million. 'The Wrestler' Scores at Spirit Awards February 22, 2009 at 9:22 am Mickey Rourke's comeback movie 'The Wrestler' won top honors at the Spirit Awards on Saturday. 'The Wrestler' picked up the Best Feature award and Rourke won for Best Male Lead at the event, which celebrates the best in independent filmmaking. French camerawoman Maryse Alberti won for Best Cinematography. During a long expletive-laden acceptance speech, the 56-year-old Rourke thanked director Darren Aronofsky and his costar, Marisa Tomei, whose name he momentarily forgot. He also recalled being arrested by local police 10 years ago and dedicated his award to his beloved Chihuahua Loki, who recently passed away. Aronofsky said backstage it was great that Rourke is getting so much recognition. "I didn't realize how many closet Mickey Rourke fans there were. That's been the biggest surprise of the whole trip."