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Party Planning – Tips For An Award Winning Oscar Party
By Leslie BlumensteinThere are many award shows to recognize the efforts of Hollywood's A-listers. Perhaps the most infamous is the Academy Awards, aka the Oscars. Why not celebrate this fun night of glam and glitter by having your own award show party. Send out stylish, personalized party invitations and follow these party planning tips for an award winning Oscar party. Decide if you want your party to be filled couture or pseudo-glam. Meaning, set a budget. Are you going to go all our for a luxurious spread or keep it casual with movie theater fare? Do you want your guests dressed to the nines or come as they are with just a few celebrity touches ...
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Award Show Fun Facts
- The Academy Award of Merit is the official name of the Oscar/Academy Award.
- In 1980, Meryl Streep forgot her Oscar trophy in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion bathroom after her first win for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Kramer vs. Kramer".
- George Clooney was the first person in Oscar history to be nominated for directing one movie and acting in another in the same year.
- James Dean received two Best Actor nominations for "East of Eden" in 1956 and "Giant" in 1957, both after his September 1955 death.
- Only three women have been nominated for a Best Director Oscar . Unfortunately, none of them won. Lina Wertmuller was nominated for "Seven Beauties," Jane Campion for "The Piano" and Sofia Coppola for "Lost in Translation."
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