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Live from the Kodak Theatre with CNN's Jacque Wilson »

12:58 AM ET

I’m signing off. Thanks for following the Marquee blog tonight!

12:58 AM ET

A few reporters are making a mad rush to pack up and get out. Others are sticking around to write their stories.

12:57 AM ET

“You sometimes forget how important film festivals are,” Boyle says

12:55 AM ET

Boyle: I did forget someone in my speech tonight — my agent. Please report this

12:53 AM ET

Boyle: I think you find out a lot about the film by talking to journalists, which is kind of weird to admit. It’s important

12:52 AM ET

“Danny would have done this for a film that wasn’t in awards contention. Danny’s done this for every movie he’s ever made,” producer says

12:51 AM ET

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. That [quote] just gets it. Films have that heart,” Boyle says

12:49 AM ET

Boyle thanks Toronto reporter for his town’s film festival for giving them his start

12:48 AM ET

Boyle: You can see it’s going to happen more and more. The world’s shrinking a bit in a wonderful way

12:47 AM ET

It’s the measure of the man that in his acceptance speech he apologizes for a mistake, producer says of Boyle

12:46 AM ET

Boyle: I still believe all films are imperfect

12:45 AM ET

Rotten Tomatoes reporter is getting some jabs from the “Slumdog” producer and director

12:44 AM ET

Boyle is quoting poetry about America traveling to the moon and comparing it to India’s journey with this film

12:43 AM ET

Boyle: We were concerned with bringing the film’s small stars from India. It’s impossible to imagine what it’s like for them to be here

12:41 AM ET

“Actually I know,” producer says. “They’re not. Unless they’re lying to me. But they have grown up before our eyes.”

12:40 AM ET

Boyle: I have no idea if our lead actor and actress have a romance going on in real life. But they’ve been amazing

12:40 AM ET

We made it for 7 million pounds and it’s gaining big box office results. That’s good business, “Slumdog” producer says

12:39 AM ET

Boyle: We’ve got to protect small films because that’s where everybody starts

12:38 AM ET

Boyle: One of the lovely things about this evening is that it’s a triumph for this kind of film

12:37 AM ET

Boyle is ecstatic… I love it!

12:37 AM ET

*chance

12:37 AM ET

Boyle: It’s a change to get yourself lost in romance, and we all want to be lost in romance.

12:36 AM ET

Danny Boyle is here! “It’s a love story but it’s heavily disguised,” Boyle says

12:27 AM ET

A collective “awww…” when it’s announced Hugh Jackman will not be coming back to talk to us

12:24 AM ET

Still waiting on Danny Boyle…

12:17 AM ET

Penn: I’ve known Rourke for more than 25 years. I’ve looked up to, advised, admired him. He’s one of our most talented actors

12:16 AM ET

I’m more interested right now in what we’re going to do to tell him that we’re going to support him in these civil rights issues, Penn says

12:15 AM ET

Penn: I want to believe that Obama’s stand on gay marriage is just political right now

12:14 AM ET

I’d tell them to find themselves. It’s a demonstration of emotional cowardice, Penn says of sign holders

12:13 AM ET

Penn: To see this culture of ignorance and hateful signs outside, there’s nothing more important than the themes in this movie

12:12 AM ET

Winslet gives Penn a hug before she heads out

12:11 AM ET

Sean Penn is up next…

12:08 AM ET

Winslet: It was absolutely fantastic working in Germany. Crew and cast were all completely committed

12:07 AM ET

The fashion questions just always make me laugh, Winslet says after being asked about her dress

12:06 AM ET

Winslet: I think there’s a secret in having some kind of belief in yourself

12:05 AM ET

Winslet: I have to tell you, winning is really a lot better than losing. Really, a lot better

12:04 AM ET

Winslet: I still feel like a little girl from Redding. My mom won a pickled onion competition before Christmas

12:04 AM ET

She’s hugging and kissing a reporter named Paz from the Daily Reporter in London

12:03 AM ET

Winslet: I practiced my face for when I didn’t get called quite a bit

12:03 AM ET

She thinks for awhile and picks Susan Sarandon =)

12:02 AM ET

Winslet is asked which actor she would pass the nude scene torch to

12:02 AM ET

Winslet: I can’t be responsible for emotional response of the audience to my film

11:59 PM ET

Winslet lets out a “wow” before even being asked a question

11:59 PM ET

Kate Winslet is here!

11:57 PM ET

Waiting on the major category winners to come back to the press room… veteran journalist says it could be up to an hour

11:54 PM ET

Math and journalists don’t mix…

11:54 PM ET

People are checking their watches, calculating by how much time Hugh Jackman underestimated his show’s length

11:54 PM ET

Cheers and applause ring out for “Slumdog Millionaire”… either that or for the end that’s in sight

11:49 PM ET

This is the quietest I’ve heard it in the press room all night… I don’t think anyone is getting food right now

11:46 PM ET

Reporter just cheered: Yay politics!

11:42 PM ET

A mutter from behind me… “He’s just so hot” . I’m guessing it’s Pitt she’s talking about

11:32 PM ET

Reporter next to me has gone 5 for 6 on his predictions…. Winslet was an easy one

11:30 PM ET

Back to Japanese for the foreign language film winner “Departures”…. tuning out and trying to read lips for who wins best actress

11:27 PM ET

The energy really picked up before these last few categories… maybe the caffeine is kicking in

11:25 PM ET

Dickens: We had no idea at the beginning that we would have this kind of night (with seven Oscar wins so far)

11:24 PM ET

Chris Dickens (film editing winner for “Slumdog”): The challenge was to get it to fit together neatly and down to a reasonable length

11:20 PM ET

Cheers ring out from the press room for Danny Boyle

11:18 PM ET

Pookutty: To reach here has taken me 13 years, and I had to forget that work for this film for more natural sounds from Mumbai

11:15 PM ET

Sound mixing for “Slumdog” winners: Resul Pookutty is first technician from India to be nominated and win Oscar

11:12 PM ET

Had hardly any looping to do, King says, Ledger was completely done before his death.

11:11 PM ET

Richard King, sound editor for “The Dark Knight,” says they had hoped for more nominations but he’s feeling good about his win

11:07 PM ET

A gasp just went out after the foreign film nomination from the other side of the press room…

11:06 PM ET

The work on the “Dark Knight” and “Iron Man” created a level playing field for this category, visual effect winner says

11:05 PM ET

Brad Pitt was absolutely amazing to work with, visual effects winners say

11:04 PM ET

Visual effects winners say they were inspired by “Benjamin Button” director David Fincher

10:58 PM ET

Kunio Kato says meeting Jack Black was most exciting moment of the night — he always wanted to be funny

10:57 PM ET

The Japanese animated short film winner is here. I feel like I’m at the Epcot Center tonight — around the world in 80 languages!

10:50 PM ET

Mylan: Each story just has its own length. This was a journey story. Her inner beauty gets to be matched with outer beauty

10:50 PM ET

Documentary short subject winner Megan Mylan says documentaries face challenge of getting audience to understand they’re artistic

10:47 PM ET

Documentary winners for “Man on Wire” answering in French! I caught the words “the” and “Oscar”……

10:44 PM ET

We’re very close with Michelle (Matilda’s mother), and we’re in constant contact, sister says

10:43 PM ET

I think you just have to look at Matilda to know that she’s totally like her daddy, mother says

10:42 PM ET

We’ve seen footage of Heath’s final film (he only completed 1/3 of film), sister says, we believe it will be amazing

10:41 PM ET

Heath loved acting and films since he was very young, father says, but he was extremely talented in a lot of areas

10:39 PM ET

I think Ledger would have been quietly pleased and proud of what he did, mother says

10:38 PM ET

We were a little bit overwhelmed actually, mother says, we were really relived and excited to hear his name

10:37 PM ET

Oscar statue belongs to Matilda so it will go somewhere secure until she’s ready for it, Ledger’s sister says

10:36 PM ET

When he came home at Christmas, Ledger knew he would get nomination, sister says

10:35 PM ET

Applause rings out in the press room

10:35 PM ET

Family of Heath Ledger here… father, mother and sister

10:29 PM ET

A boom goes the dynamite reference at the Oscars… I never thought I’d see the day

10:20 PM ET

Jochen Alexander Freydank, live action short film winner for “Toyland,” is now answering questions in German — I lose again

10:18 PM ET

Academy just asked if we wanted Ledger’s family back for questions… a resounding yes (with a side of adult-like “um, duh”)

10:17 PM ET

Mantle almost forgets his Oscar as he leaves the press room

10:15 PM ET

My job is to walk into the space and try to explore the space with the story in mind, Mantle says… you have to snoop around

10:14 PM ET

Mantle: Didn’t have a lot of time to to shoot, improvised a lot

10:13 PM ET

Cinematography winner for “Slumdog Millionaire” Anthony Dod Mantle says “Dogville” didn’t affect the way he made this film

10:09 PM ET

I don’t think anyone is paying attention to O’Connor.. they’re all frantically writing about Heath Ledger’s win

10:07 PM ET

“I’m sure it will do fantastic things for my career, but you do not ever realize that you’re going to get this,” O’Connor says of Oscar

10:06 PM ET

Everyone is waiting for the supporting actor winner… but best costume designer Michael O’Connor is here

09:59 PM ET

Academy worker asks if anyone has questions for Sci-tech award winner… dead silence in the press room

09:59 PM ET

Animation is a great medium to make metaphor a reality, Stanton says

09:56 PM ET

Stanton: We’ve been trying to go that deep since our first movie at Pixar — try to make sophisticated films that just happen to be animated

09:54 PM ET

I expected to appeal to a minority, not a majority, Stanton says

09:54 PM ET

Best animated feature “Wall-E” Andrew Stanton: Wall-E was really the most unique film I could have made

09:50 PM ET

Beaufoy: If you can get Hollywood and Bollywood combining you have a whole new genre

09:47 PM ET

If you make a film in England about love, it’s too complicated, Beaufoy says

09:45 PM ET

It’s a place of massive extremes, Beaufoy says of Mumbai, India

09:45 PM ET

It was Toronto Film Festival when we finally realized we had a good film on our hands, Beaufoy says

09:43 PM ET

“Everything may change but I promise to keep the soul,” Beaufoy says of adapting

09:42 PM ET

Beaufoy says “Slumdog” children are having a blast despite worries about bringing them to the Oscars from India

09:41 PM ET

Simon Beaufoy (adapted screenplay): Oscar statue — this iconic image of cinema is heavy

09:39 PM ET

I don’t know if I was going to survive it, Cruz says about the moment before her award announcement

09:38 PM ET

Cruz talks about having an accent. She says “we are all mixed together more and more everyday and that has to be reflected in cinema”

09:36 PM ET

Cruz: [Woody Allen is] not a man of too many words but he’s honest. And that’s what counts for me.

09:35 PM ET

A reporter’s computer just died. She’s freaking out and can’t get it to reboot

09:33 PM ET

Woody Allen sent her flowers!

09:33 PM ET

Cruz says she’s grateful to the directors for giving her opportunity to play women who are outside her personality

09:32 PM ET

They lost the translator for Kunio Kato… we may not get to ask the short film winner any questions

09:29 PM ET

Cruz: [On stage] I said that I wanted to dedicate it to all the actors of my country and those that are watching it there at home

09:27 PM ET

They’re asking Penelope Cruz questions in Spanish… I knew I shouldn’t have taken French in college

09:25 PM ET

Black says the Academy noticed “Milk” when Sean Penn really captured Harvey’s essence

09:23 PM ET

Black is tearing up talking about Harvey…

09:22 PM ET

“I just don’t believe it yet. Maybe when I see my mom in a few moments I’ll believe it,” Black says

09:22 PM ET

Black says his whole journey has been “out of body” … he hopes award will inspire others in civil rights movement

09:20 PM ET

Dustin Lance Black (original screenplay for “Milk”) says he hopes President Obama will repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell”

09:16 PM ET

I’m seated next to a reporter from CBC — how did they manage to seat the only Canadians in the room together?

09:09 PM ET

I met the animators for these short films… it’s exciting to actually know some of the “lesser” category nominees

09:07 PM ET

“Wall-E” wins best animated feature film of the year… guy next to me goes “big surprise”

09:03 PM ET

I was wondering why I missed Jennifer Aniston on the red carpet…

09:01 PM ET

Oscar for adapted screenplay — Simon Beaufoy for “Slumdog Millionaire”

08:58 PM ET

A push for equal rights from writer Dustin Lance Black

08:57 PM ET

“Milk” wins its first award of the night for best original screenplay

08:49 PM ET

Stories that begin “I grew up… ” are never short enough for an acceptance speech

08:47 PM ET

Best supporting actress goes to Penelope Cruz

08:45 PM ET

It’s always touching when an actress cries just for her nomination… applause for Viola Davis well-deserved

08:36 PM ET

I see a Broadway play called “The Oscars” in my future

08:34 PM ET

I give Hugh Jackman’s dancing skills a 10!

08:22 PM ET

Penelope Cruz found her dress years ago… shows truly beautiful fashion lastss

08:21 PM ET

Is anyone else watching the video of the envelope men twirl on the red carpet like Vana White?

08:17 PM ET

A fellow reporter tells me enthusiastic bleacher fans sit there for up to nine hours before any celebrities arrive

08:10 PM ET

Off to grab some food. This feast looks almost as good as Wolfgang Puck’s…

08:09 PM ET

Made it! Watching media women try to run in heels is hilarious

08:01 PM ET

Missed Kate Winslet… held up at security gate

07:56 PM ET

Mickey Rourke is classic Mickey Rourke… need I say more?

07:55 PM ET

I’m supposed to make a mad dash to the backstage interview room but Brangelina is so close!

07:48 PM ET

Meryl Streep and Amy Adams share air kisses

07:46 PM ET

Jessica Biel, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Daniel Craig just zoomed by

07:41 PM ET

Anne Hathaway’s dress is all the bling she needs. I admire her poise

07:40 PM ET

Sarah Jessica Parker could sleep comfortably on her dress -it’s that poofy — but she’s gorgeous as always

07:37 PM ET

Meryl Streep has a great giggle… I never would have expected that out of her!

07:35 PM ET

Queen Latifah says she’ll be singing “I’ll be seeing you”

07:34 PM ET

I’m being blinded by the camera flashes next to me. They’re trying to keep up with the huge flow of celebs

07:30 PM ET

The media get to their feet for Sean Penn…but he walks past

07:27 PM ET

Natalie Portman is nothing less than stunning - she seems delicate in her pink dress

07:25 PM ET

Cannot wait to see what SJP is wearing… and Sean Penn just arrived!

07:21 PM ET

An idea of how long the red carpet is — Danny Glover, first arrival, just walked close to the theater

07:20 PM ET

Nominee Amy Adams just arrived but I can’t see her through the crowd

07:18 PM ET

Beyonce looks beautiful in a gold and black dress

07:16 PM ET

Who attends the Oscars with green hair?

07:14 PM ET

Judd Apatow won’t reveal any secrets about his comedy film they’ll show tonight

07:12 PM ET

Supporting actor nominee Michael Shannon kids that he’s been to several Academy Awards in his imagination

07:09 PM ET

Heidi Klum just yelled yoo-hoo to the crowd. She says she supports Kate Winslet

07:06 PM ET

The sound of hovering news helicopters is killing the atmosphere

07:04 PM ET

Mickey Rooney is adorable!

07:03 PM ET

Viola Davis says she wanted the audience to know her character in “Doubt” despite only being in two scenes.

06:57 PM ET

Best actor nominee Richard Jenkins is very dignified

06:53 PM ET

I lied about the teen girls. Zac Efron’s fans hitting new decibel levels

06:52 PM ET

I love the people who’s lone jobs appear to be to fix the bottom of the stars’ dresses so they don’t get caught

06:50 PM ET

Slumdog child’s “thank you” to the crowd just broke my heart… so sweet!

06:49 PM ET

Sean Penn’s mother says she knows how his category will turn out — I’m assuming she means in his favor

06:39 PM ET

The red carpet went from empty to wall-to-wall people in under 10 minutes. It’s crazy!

06:37 PM ET

aw, Henson just blew a kiss for the camera

06:34 PM ET

Stars of High School Musical are here… rumor is they might be performing tonight

06:33 PM ET

Taraji P Henson looks amazing in a long cream colored dress. She just screams high-class

06:30 PM ET

The Slumdog cast is posingfor photos. They are beautiful and the children seem to be in awe

06:19 PM ET

Gospel choir is giving a preview before their show performance

06:16 PM ET

CEO of the Academy says people need movies now more than ever b/c of the economy

06:13 PM ET

Cyrus says she hopes she’s back next year for her Hannah Montana movie…

06:07 PM ET

Emile Hirsch’s observation? A lot of little gold men around here

06:04 PM ET

Maybe no teenage girls in the area… Miley Cyrus’ name earned little reaction from the crowd

06:01 PM ET

Danny Glover is our first star of the night!

06:00 PM ET

Announcer says to take the time to relax now before the frenzy. Too bad there’s only enough room on either side of me to shift my weight

05:50 PM ET

The men w/ the envelope results are here. They say they have the power to interrupt the show if the wrong name is read.

05:48 PM ET

The men with “applause” signs are making me feel like a game show contestant

05:47 PM ET

Wolfgang Puck is cooking for 1600 people tonight. From the meal he’s describing I wish I was one of them!

05:40 PM ET

Announcer took a crowd poll. Almost no one cheered for Frost/Nixon or The Reader

05:32 PM ET

Someone in a white gown is creating a stir on the other end of the red carpet

05:27 PM ET

A voice from above just announced a 15 minute starting time…or 50 minutes. No one seems quite sure lol

04:50 PM ET

People in the bleachers are practicing their high-pitched screams for the TV crews

04:45 PM ET

Woman in the elevator said it took her weeks to find the right dress that squeezed her until she couldn’t breathe. Good to know fashion …

04:43 PM ET

Three security gates and a wand scan later, I’ve arrived on the red carpet! Now if I can find my seat in the bleachers…

11:38 AM ET

Check back tonight at 5 p.m. ET, when I begin live-blogging from the Kodak Theater.

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Angie		February 22nd, 2009 3:53 pm ET Have a super fabulous time tonight!!

denise		February 22nd, 2009 5:24 pm ET So jealous…have a blast! We are living vicariously thru you. Tell us all the down and dirty details..

d		February 22nd, 2009 5:30 pm ET BS

Bea O'Problem		February 22nd, 2009 5:36 pm ET re: practice screams…….yeah I was watching the live feed on cnn.com and wondering who arrived

debbie		February 22nd, 2009 5:51 pm ET meat parade.

Suzy		February 22nd, 2009 5:55 pm ET Sounds like you’re having a fabulous time. ENJOY

Alanbama Jim		February 22nd, 2009 5:59 pm ET Yeah == we applaud some one for how well they hold up a sign — we are not a nation of cowards. We are a nation of consumer clowns.

rso		February 22nd, 2009 6:09 pm ET What a waste, all the money from this event should go to people left homeless in this current economy. These rich people have some nerve having a party to pat each other on their backs. Give the awards out and just give away all the money spent on a night like this. Oh well, I guess we as Americans are never going to get the change we wanted, only rich people lying to us until we have enough and really take it to the street. Have fun rich people….

Diane Cameron		February 22nd, 2009 6:16 pm ET To everyone at the Oscars…. have a great time…

deborah		February 22nd, 2009 6:27 pm ET im so sick of hearing the peta activist and celebs they go along with there so called protest., there all a bunch of hypocrites.now here is pamlea anderson boycotting kfc for having chickens killed for there food chain amd yet u see her sittin there in them leathers .what pamlea anderson like that aint cruel to kill an animal just for your so called pants and top and yet chickens are a food item to substain man not to wear it.and oh yeah why were on this i bet not one of you so called hypocrites every ate or wore an item that was’nt some animal or plant , so the next you open your mouths be aware some of us out here know all to well that most of this is for show and everyone of you are just as guilty so dont go protesting something you have no business doing

Steve		February 22nd, 2009 6:35 pm ET You people are fools. Why do we let people who happen to have one occupation hold an awards ceremony where they pat each other on their backs? Why do we watch as if it’s important?

Alabama Jim		February 22nd, 2009 6:39 pm ET deborah — so where is your peta line drawn closer to Raging Bull or Michael Vick.

Diane Cameron		February 22nd, 2009 7:03 pm ET C’mon… people lets just relax and enjoy the evening. Its Hollywood…. It’s magic…..

Ashley		February 22nd, 2009 7:04 pm ET This Is Uncalled For…

Allison		February 22nd, 2009 7:05 pm ET Miley cyrus is amazing!

Taylor		February 22nd, 2009 7:05 pm ET I really hope Dark Knight does well tonight, it was truly a stunning movie.

Troy		February 22nd, 2009 7:05 pm ET The Dark Knight should’ve swept the Oscars, My Respects to the late Heath Ledger

Andy P.		February 22nd, 2009 7:06 pm ET Freida Pinto looks so amazing this evening at the Oscars

rachael		February 22nd, 2009 7:06 pm ET Heath Leger did an outstanding job.. and he should win.

Movses		February 22nd, 2009 7:06 pm ET I usually never watch these kind of shows, but I will give it a try this time.

Vivek Murugesan		February 22nd, 2009 7:07 pm ET AR Rahman is sure to win atleast one out of his three nominations.

peter		February 22nd, 2009 7:07 pm ET the little boys look fancy

Nowrin		February 22nd, 2009 7:08 pm ET Slumdog is the winner

Umar		February 22nd, 2009 7:08 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire is a must see. I think it will win best picture.

Andrew Daily		February 22nd, 2009 7:08 pm ET The list leaked out a social website… I am shocked that would ever leak out… And I thought those little envelopes were really sealed!

Nowrin		February 22nd, 2009 7:08 pm ET Love Oscar love Slum dog…

Lisa MacP		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET I love SJP’s dress! So glamorous and fun!

Arjun Sihra $$$$$		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET slum dog millionaire is good willl they win??????? NOOOOOO

D. Lippman		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET The Oscars tonight will be great! Hopefully Slumdog wins.

Laura		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET I really couldn’t care less about the Oscars, I’m just watching for Hugh.

Hannady		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET Twiliight is Best Picture

HotJerms		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET Step-Brothers deserves to sweep the Oscars.

Arjun Sihra $$$$$		February 22nd, 2009 7:09 pm ET SIHRA

DLHG		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET Loved Amy adams necklace..My daughter shouted It’s GIZELLE

Troy		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET I bet it’ll be either Danny Boyle or David Fincher for Best Director, they both deserve it

Nowrin		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET Slumdog Slumdog & Slumdog

RicLewis		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET OK here we go! Now we giving gold statues to children from India, what about all the children from America that have made much better films? Hollywood is a joke, cause Slumdog is a terrible movie….besides we all know it’s about politics

Cindy		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET Your coverage is ATROCIOUSso far. Could you possibly put more irrelevant images on the screen so we can’t actually SEE ANYTHING!! Get rid of the useless spotlights. I’m really enjoy the bottom image of LA in lights. NOT! We want to see the women in their dresses and their partners who are with them. I do not want nor need to see your hostess (sorry Brooke-get out of the way and off the screen). You seem to be unaware of why we make a point of watching the red carpet. SIMPLIFY people. SIMPLIFY. cindy

PERRY SIHRA		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

naveen		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET Its slumdog millionire…no doubt about it..

Thirteen		February 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm ET We love love the Oscars!!!! Julia and Marianna

Taylor		February 22nd, 2009 7:11 pm ET I agree with Hannady, Twilight deserves best picture, due to it’s superb visual effects.

Sheetal Manoj		February 22nd, 2009 7:11 pm ET Slumdog Milionarie Sure THE WINNER!!! Go AR Rahman!!

Arjun Sihra		February 22nd, 2009 7:11 pm ET SLUM DOG NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Lisa		February 22nd, 2009 7:11 pm ET Let’s keep everything in perspective. This is just entertainment. How bold to come out and flaunt such extravagance in the midst of our world’s greatest economic crisis. Let’s keep focused and remember all those waiting in line for jobs–not those lining up on red carpets.

Yassin		February 22nd, 2009 7:12 pm ET Slumdog deserves best picture, no doubt…

Karen		February 22nd, 2009 7:12 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire best movie of the year!

Carol Reed		February 22nd, 2009 7:13 pm ET In a time of economic crisis, why is Hollywood being so hypocritical with such extravagance? Where is their sacrifice? The money spent tonight should go to the poor and homeless in America!

Bev		February 22nd, 2009 7:13 pm ET Heath Ledger was by FAR the best supporting actor….

Nowrin		February 22nd, 2009 7:14 pm ET Slumdog is Best Picture

Stacey in Caro MI		February 22nd, 2009 7:14 pm ET I wish Kate Winslet the very best of luck. And I will be shocked if Heath Ledger doesn’t win.

danish		February 22nd, 2009 7:15 pm ET Slum Dog the victor its some thing new

Jim		February 22nd, 2009 7:15 pm ET No one i know cares about the Oscars or the shallow people on the red carpet

DLHG		February 22nd, 2009 7:16 pm ET Who is wearing the white girdle? THAT IS UGLY

Lisa MacP		February 22nd, 2009 7:16 pm ET I love this guest Kate Betts! She needs to get herself on that red carpet. She is a hotty!

Shae		February 22nd, 2009 7:16 pm ET When you’re homeless it is often difficult to find any value in the excess of celebrity lifestyles. On the other hand it can take our minds off our own lack and possibly inspire a homeless child to never be homeless again.

John		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET Where did the news go? If I wanted to see “celebrities” all night I’d be watching ABC. Do we really need this on CNN?

Manoj		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire presenting the best music dir AR Rahman to the global audience!!!

Rajesh Kumar		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET Slumdog brings something fresh to the OSCARS. Hope it wins a few awards!

Catherine		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET Miley cyrus’ dress is absolutly divine, Zac Efron looks oh so fine. <3

MikeHunt		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire? More like BUMdog Millionaire!

DesertDawg		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET If MILK doesn’t win and I am upset, will I cry over spilled Milk?

Yuvi		February 22nd, 2009 7:17 pm ET Slumdog a great movie. It will win the best picture award tonight. Positive picture.

Saniya		February 22nd, 2009 7:18 pm ET I love Oscars; hollywood & bollywood

Ed Esposito		February 22nd, 2009 7:18 pm ET Red dress on red carpet looks awesome…

Kumar		February 22nd, 2009 7:18 pm ET **SLUMDOG IS THE WINNER***.IT’S GREAT TO SEE OUR ACTORS….WE ARE PROUD OF THEM

Amiya		February 22nd, 2009 7:18 pm ET The Oscar goes to Slumdog Millionaire & A R Rehman

lily		February 22nd, 2009 7:19 pm ET what would people do if movies and stars didn’t continually entertain us and take us to new places relieving our senses from the normal?

Dimple		February 22nd, 2009 7:19 pm ET The Slumdog kids are ADORABLE and amazing actors!!

Raj Garlapati		February 22nd, 2009 7:20 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire and AR Rahman rocks………..

AJ KAURA		February 22nd, 2009 7:20 pm ET Bollywood loves Hollywoods; the big brother!

Shae		February 22nd, 2009 7:21 pm ET Would be nice to see impoverished people in the front row one year in beautiful garments and jewels.

The Queen		February 22nd, 2009 7:21 pm ET ” I never watch these award shows, ever.”

Matt		February 22nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET Dakota Fanning deserve the awards for The Secret Life Of Bees! But not Slumdog!

sally		February 22nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET i loved slumdog …….MILK DESERVES BEST PIC however….. BUT .how can anyone disappoint all those darling little kids all dressed up from india?……..itll have to win just for them………..

DLHG		February 22nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET oh boy, another Snuggie commercial

Usha sree		February 22nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET Slum Dog will rocks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa		February 22nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET We need to stop trying to build all these false dreams on consumerism and excess, this is one of the greatest display of excess and foolish ways known to Americans. It is very hypocritical to criticize expenditures related to war when such expense is committed to such expendable frivality available to only a selected few entertainers and those who wish they were there.

Anonymous		February 22nd, 2009 7:22 pm ET ok to all you idiots that think slumdog is a bad movie, well too bad because its a wonderful movie that is going to win best picture. and no its not about politics and so what if they are indians “riclewis” it doesnt matter who they are it matters how good of actors/actresses they are jeez

Lisa MacP		February 22nd, 2009 7:23 pm ET Wow, Beyonce really knows how to bring it! Love that dress.

prashant		February 22nd, 2009 7:23 pm ET Slumdog is the fastest dog, this shows the world is changing, world is getting more and more unbiased, from presidency in USA to slums in India, everyone can get their dream come true, Slumdog is a sure winner

Shae		February 22nd, 2009 7:23 pm ET Good luck, Mr. Hugh Jackman!

Sandy		February 22nd, 2009 7:24 pm ET I will not believe in Oscars ….. if it is not Slumdog Millionaire…

Ed		February 22nd, 2009 7:24 pm ET Oscar statue is 13,5 inches tall.

MikeHunt		February 22nd, 2009 7:25 pm ET Freida supports mining in India, who is the real slumdog here?

Satindra Perumal		February 22nd, 2009 7:25 pm ET We wish AR Rahman all the very best!

Nat		February 22nd, 2009 7:25 pm ET AR Rahman by far the best Indian Musician deserves to win the Oscar in both Best Original Score and Best Song categories…He has produced quality music in India for the last 17 years since he started composing in 1992. He always experiments with new sounds in every movie he has worked….He is truely a legendary music director

Shaun		February 22nd, 2009 7:26 pm ET slumdog will win all!!!

Raj Garlapati		February 22nd, 2009 7:26 pm ET Advance Congratulations to Slumdog and AR Rahman

Shae		February 22nd, 2009 7:26 pm ET Queen Latifah looks gorgeous!

ANNA		February 22nd, 2009 7:26 pm ET Frida looks beautiful and I hope Slumdog Millionaire wins!

Lisa		February 22nd, 2009 7:27 pm ET Remember this…the meek will inherit the earth.

kevin radcliffe		February 22nd, 2009 7:27 pm ET heath ledger should definetley win

brett		February 22nd, 2009 7:28 pm ET slumdog is gonna win!

Ed		February 22nd, 2009 7:28 pm ET Gone With the Wind is the first best color picture to win the Oscar.

Nowrin		February 22nd, 2009 7:28 pm ET Bollywood will do it today ,will take the best pic award…

Jonas		February 22nd, 2009 7:28 pm ET Slumdog Millionare vs. Benjamin Button! Who will take home the Oscar tonight?

Raj Garlapati		February 22nd, 2009 7:28 pm ET A dog flying with colors (Awards) is SLUMDOG

Ben		February 22nd, 2009 7:30 pm ET Wall-E should have been nominated for best picture.

Ken DJNewStyle		February 22nd, 2009 7:30 pm ET Mickey Rourke’s dead dog will bring home the gold.

kellie		February 22nd, 2009 7:30 pm ET Sean Penn for actor in leading role!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adithi		February 22nd, 2009 7:32 pm ET Slumdog will be a big winner tonight. Not sure why some are thinking otherwise.

MannyV		February 22nd, 2009 7:32 pm ET Slumdog will take it all!!

SHAMALAMA DING DONG		February 22nd, 2009 7:32 pm ET SLUMDOG ALL THE WAY!

Usha sree		February 22nd, 2009 7:32 pm ET Slum Dog will rocks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Raj Garlapati		February 22nd, 2009 7:33 pm ET Good luck….Brad..Pitt

Rick		February 22nd, 2009 7:33 pm ET Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna run around and desert you.

kellie		February 22nd, 2009 7:33 pm ET Whos hosting???

Caroline Thompson		February 22nd, 2009 7:33 pm ET I hope “Slumdog” wins because Danny Boyle made the “best of movie making”!!! The love story was untouchable and precious. The kids were adorable and courageous. It was a needed education for most Americans.and a reminder to some of our American roots of struggle. Brad Pitt was fantastic in “BB”. What a great actor he has developed into!! Also, his mother in “BB” was a fantastic actress and very loveable! Kate Winslet has taken the cake this year! Not only is she a very, very nice person, but the greatest actress along with Meryl Streep! Thanks for the fabulous evening! Caroline

Ria		February 22nd, 2009 7:33 pm ET Hopefully Slumdog Millionare wins!

Derick Misquitta		February 22nd, 2009 7:34 pm ET It is unbelievable “Cinderella story” that we have two kids from one of the poorest places on earth (Bombay Slums), now walking on the red carpet of Hollywood………..

BIMLA		February 22nd, 2009 7:34 pm ET “Slumdog millionaire Has to be THE WINNER”

Lucky Thirteen		February 22nd, 2009 7:34 pm ET Kate Winslet has to win…!!! She’s the best…!!!!Julia and Marianna

Michelle		February 22nd, 2009 7:34 pm ET SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE FOR ALL 10 AWARDS!

LM		February 22nd, 2009 7:35 pm ET It’s Anil (uh-nil) not Aneeel!

prashant		February 22nd, 2009 7:35 pm ET Slumdog the best!!! Sure Oscar winner!!! dreams can come true for everyone in the world!!!

Kailie		February 22nd, 2009 7:35 pm ET Let’s see ROBERT PATTINSON!

A.R.		February 22nd, 2009 7:36 pm ET A.R.Rahman, who coincidentally shares 2 of my 3 initials, definitely deserves to win for his wonderful score.

Adithi		February 22nd, 2009 7:36 pm ET Good luck “Slumdog”. A big winner tonight!!!

cheryl		February 22nd, 2009 7:36 pm ET can’t wait to see what Hugh Jackman does on stage he hottt!!

Marie S		February 22nd, 2009 7:36 pm ET LEDGER! LEDGER! LEDGER! LOL

mike		February 22nd, 2009 7:36 pm ET Bradgelina must win!!!!

Ashish Ojha		February 22nd, 2009 7:37 pm ET slumdug is such a great movie

Caitlin Z		February 22nd, 2009 7:37 pm ET Kate Winslet and Heath Ledger FTW!! They are fantastic!

lalit		February 22nd, 2009 7:38 pm ET another British gift to India… cricket, Gandhi (movie) and now this

Taylor		February 22nd, 2009 7:38 pm ET what a big night, i can’t wait!!!

brett		February 22nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET Slumdog!!!!!!!! the kid actors were the best

Nicolee		February 22nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET everyone looks AH-mazingg!!!=]]]

Kamal		February 22nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET Heath Ledger should win no dought he was the best joker ever! WOOOOO

Fernando		February 22nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET “First time i see the Oscar’s, must not be that popular as many peopl say”

Caitlin Z		February 22nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET Kate Winslet is the best actress of today.

Shae		February 22nd, 2009 7:40 pm ET … Benjamin Button’s gonna take a few.

Kate		February 22nd, 2009 7:41 pm ET where’s shia labeouf?

Raj Garlapati		February 22nd, 2009 7:41 pm ET Alexander/ Rahman……..Rahman..ROCKS…..

megan		February 22nd, 2009 7:41 pm ET I hope WALL E wins a few

Marisol		February 22nd, 2009 7:41 pm ET The Real Winners this year are GRAN TORINO and THE WRESTLER ! ! !

Divya Kumar		February 22nd, 2009 7:41 pm ET The Slumdog kids are so adorable. I hope the movie wins big. I’d love to see them on the stage.

Fernando		February 22nd, 2009 7:42 pm ET Heath Ledger was the best joker, no one could ever see him doing the role of the joker, now there can’t be any other to match him.

Raja		February 22nd, 2009 7:42 pm ET I hope what hapened to Sixth Sense does not happen to Slumdog Millionaire !!!

brett		February 22nd, 2009 7:42 pm ET milk for picture!!

Hasan		February 22nd, 2009 7:42 pm ET Although it is a good movie, we should remember that Slumdog Millionare is a British production. The media - especially the indian media - should not portray it as an Indian movie.

Edward		February 22nd, 2009 7:42 pm ET What a great lead up to the awards. Everyone looks great!

Nat		February 22nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET Good luck to A R Rahman to win Best Original Score for Slumdog

Karthik		February 22nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire, a millionaire this evening at the Oscars.

Ahaan Rungta		February 22nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET Proud of India making such a global impact, ushering in an era of change and faith.

ABDUL AKBANI		February 22nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET NO DOUBT SLUMDOG IS BEST MOVIE

Tressa		February 22nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET Amazing a global news network finds the Oscars to be so news worthy that they actually are covering the red carpet event….hello…CNN….learn what real news is

Ryan		February 22nd, 2009 7:44 pm ET KATE WINSLET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fernando		February 22nd, 2009 7:44 pm ET Y no one excited for Dark Knight???

Hasan		February 22nd, 2009 7:44 pm ET Slumdog is highly overrated.

Satindra Perumal		February 22nd, 2009 7:45 pm ET Farida Pinto is GORGEOUS! Keep it UP!

LRS		February 22nd, 2009 7:45 pm ET Good luck AR Rahman to win both Best Original Score and Best Song for Slumdog

brett		February 22nd, 2009 7:45 pm ET angelina is gonna take it home!

MohanKavi		February 22nd, 2009 7:45 pm ET Good Luck Slumdog millionaire team to win the GREAT OSCAR

Chris		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET This is cool.

GirlOfFire		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Anil Kapoor!! JAI HO!!!

megan		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET I DONT LIKE SLUMDOG!

Marie S		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET WOOT! BENJAMIN BUTTON HAS NO CHANCE. Seriously. SLUMDOG IS TOP DOG.

Cotton		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Too much time on the trivia. Too little time on the Red Carpet, Nominees and Fashion. IMO Thanks!

Kayla		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Nice try Angelina, but you’ll never out do Jen!!

Shiv		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Anil Kapoor is at his best, reminds of his great bollywood blockbusters !

Stephanie		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Too many red dresses are burning my eyes!

Murali		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Slum Dog Miliionaire, go rock today

sandeep		February 22nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET Anil Kapoor is the new god of india!

Elise		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET I love Heath Ledger! He should win!!

Michelle		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE FOR BEST MOTION PICTURE!

Tarush		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET Slumdog rules!!! Go Bollywood!!!

Sasha		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET Angelina looks flawless…

NILAY		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET SLUMDOG WILL WIN ALL THE WAY

Pakala		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET A.R. Rahman should win the Oscar for Best MUSIC!!

Vijay Neelam		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET “Slumdog Millionaire” is the amazing file I ever saw. This will sweep all nominations.

Aditya A		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET I am perplexed why Dark Knight has not gotten into the Oscars as a movie, but I am extremely excited that Heath Ledger is nominated.

Colagero		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET Bollywood is seen by more people than holly only cuz’ of overpopulation ITS TRUE U KNOW IT

Shivani		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET SLUMDOG TAKE IT ALL

Noah K.		February 22nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET Cant wait for SlumDog to take the Oscar!!

Hanna		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET I love you Robert Pattinson! I love you! Show him again, PLEASE?!

tina		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET The Dual screens on the TV are AWFUL and distracting. Can we just watch one screen at a time. PLEAAAAAAAAAAASE.

Ashish Ojha		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET Sean Penn should win actor in a leading role

AS		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET Slumdig Millionaire is absolutely amazing !!! It deserves the OSCAR more than any other film.

Manoj		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET AR Rahman the MUSIC LEGEND!!! 3 of 3!!! Way to Go!!!!

Sammy Chicago		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET Slumdog all the way.

Mabanks		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET Taraji is by far the most beautiful on red carpet tonight

Sowmya		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET I LOVE YOU A.R. REHMAN!

Menacexp		February 22nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET angelina jollie is Goddess!

Naveen Kanchan		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET AR Rehman’s music rocks in Slumdog Millionaire, as always - Jai ho !!

Mark		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET I think Slumdog is such a different story and it should win Best Picture! It’s nice to see a movie that idoesn’t have a BIG Hollywood movie star in it! It says a lot about how good Slumdog realy is!

SKRK		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET A.R.Rahman has no competition for best Music

Glen		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET It is obvious that Slum Dog Millionare will win multiple awards. Just look at all of the attention focused on it.

Ram		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET A.R.Rahman should sweep the Best Music & Best Original Score for “SlumDog”. ” The Man! The Music!! The Magic!!! - A.R.Rahman”

Amy Reece		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET I love Angelina’s dress, but she needs a necklace!

Emma Brown		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET Angelina and Brad look fantastic together. a perfect pair. love angies earrings and dress.

brett		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET angelina and Brad!!!

Banana		February 22nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET Angelina is such an elegant and beautiful lady! She is so classy

Nina		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET Freida Pinto looks RAVISHING in blue. A true Cinderella beauty. She represents the Indian woman of today: confident, stylish, lovely and smart– who follows her heart.

Terry Washington State		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET Brajolina should walk away as a couple. Both awesome roles.

Riya		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET Slumdog the BEST!!!!!

Hasan		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET Slumdog should not win.

Devanshi		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET A.R.Rahman and Freida rock the red carpet !!!!

Anon		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET Heath Ledger should win. He a true an hero

Maddie		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET I’ve now lost all faith. Gran Torino, what I think is the best film in years, isn’t even nominated?!? That movie was amazing, unique, not cliche at all, and Eastwood still has that charm. What is wrong with Hollywood?

Ennis LA		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET I thought I spotted Joan Crawford among the crowd!

Katie		February 22nd, 2009 7:50 pm ET Zac Efron is a good actor!

Britt		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Angelina Jolie needs to get a reality check.

Cori		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Sara Jessica’s Parker’s busline is too showy

Ankush		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Frida is looking great. Marissa is stunniung. Her dress is most adorable.

Yazmin		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET I hope Ledger wins, he was awesome in Dark Knight!

Colagero		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET the slumdog millionare is AWESOFANGREATASTIC!!!!!!!!

Nirmaan Shanker		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire and AR Rahman rocks...

Nithin D		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE was really GOOD and I wish it good luck….GO SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE !!!

Sana		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET I saw Slumdog Millionaire and it was amazing! The actors/actresses were impeccable and broadened the world’s perspective regarding movie production.

Earl		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET I am an Oscar fanatic, love the show.

Nick		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET I’m glad CNN feels that the various dresses and comments of starlets are more important than any number of various plights around the world.

Aamir pervez		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Go benjamin Button!!!!

Vinitha		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Slumdog All The Way!!!!

Vivek Dixit, Cypress, TX		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET A ÔMillionÕ Slumdog A typical masala movie packed with romance, violence and catchy music, directed by Danny Boyle, hits the charts all over the world, wins several golden globes, is nominated for 10 Oscars, and yet surrounded by protest and controversies in India. Interesting quote from a famed Bollywood actor, "If Slumdog Millionaire projects India as a third-world, dirty, underbelly developing nation, causes pain, disgust among nationalists, and patriots, let it be known that a murky underbelly nation exists and thrives, even in the most developed nations". There is no doubt that India thrives, even in the most developed nations, and Indians are proud of that however, what we are doing to help the "poverty porn" India, much less ignoring it. Are we upset about a westerner portraying the real side of India? The talent exists in India for such movies, but Bollywood producers, fixated with making flimsy films about the lives of the middle class, will never throw their weight behind such projects. Over 80% of Indians live in less than $2.50 a day, as are 40% of all malnourished children. In Mumbai alone, 2.6 million children live on the street or in slums, and 400,000 work in prostitution. These people are absent from mainstream Bollywood cinema. Instead, Bollywood produces movies like, Rock On and Love Story 2050, full of affluent young Indians, desperately trying to look cool and modern. The truth is middle and affluent class Indians, too often ignore that countless people exist in conditions close to hell, yet maintain, a breath-taking exuberance, dignity and decency. These people embody the tremendous spirit and strength of India, and its civilization. They deserve the attention of Bollywood film-makers. I have no doubt that Slumdog Millionaire will encourage, many more honest films to be produced in India. Vivek Dixit, Cypress, TX

Kalil		February 22nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET Ledger is OUTSTANDING

Chris Clarke		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET Leger will win for sure!

Aakash		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET The whole Slumdog Millionaire cast looks awesome!

madison cooley		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET brad pitt should win an Oscar for The Curious Case of Benjerman buttons because that was an outstanding movie. And miley cyris has a wonderful dress. please say it on the gold rush because my mom and brother will be proud. thanks love madison cooley

MohanKavi		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET Good Luck . Mr. A.R.Rahman to win OSCAR

Cori		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET Sarah Jessica Parker’s bustline is too showy

Maddy		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET Rahman…go…go…go…

Colagero		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET Slum dog is a BRITISH production just cuz u have indian actors doesn’t mean your BOLLYWOOD!

Emilie		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET wow miley cyrus’s dress is like sooo pretty!

Sai		February 22nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET My roommate Dan and I think dark knight should have been nominated, but hope slumdog wins.

Risa		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET miley’s dress looks like sparkly fish scales..

Sowmya		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET I wish all the very best for A.R. RAHMAN because he deserves it!! GOOD LUCK!

Niki		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET “Slumdog Millionare for oscar!!!!!!”

Shakoor		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET THIS TIME INDIA WILL TAKE IT ALL

Kat		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET Where is the Robert Pattinson love?

Angel		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET Everyone looks so great!

Ashish Ojha		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET Wall E should win best animated feature film

Bean		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET Angelina looks amazing!

NILAY		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET SLUMDOG WILL WIN

Pankty		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET Anil Kapoor, you make India proud…

Ritesh		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET I dont like Miley Cyrus “Hannah Montana” -.- Go SLUMDOG

Samy		February 22nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET BENJAMIN BUTTON… should get it. There is just too much unnecessary hype about SLUMDOG…

Gurpreet		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET Slumdog should win best movie award

Albert Zaza		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET Hi Marquee, I don’t normally blog about these events other than watch it on CNN, but I am forced to do that today because of one person I have admired over the years - Shatee Kapool. I am so glad to see Shatee Kapool doing what he did so well on Slumdog.

JOE TONTO		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET GO BRAD!!! You will win!

Dev		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET Question - Who All Rock ? A . Anil Kapoor B. Oscar Awards C. Slum Dog Millionaire D. CNN Answer - ALL of them

Cheryl S		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET can’t wait to see Hugh Jackman do his thing on stage. i don’t think he knows really how good looking he really is.

Jeffrie S. Bond		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET Finally!…a tribute to Jerry Lewis for all he has given to us for so many years.

kyle		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET angelina jolie looks tense. is something going on?

susie		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET Camilla Belle needs an award.

Siva Thangavel		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET A.R Rahman the one and only

Sai Neelam		February 22nd, 2009 7:54 pm ET Good luck to A R Rehman

Mayank		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET Anil Kapoor is the best

Disappointed		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET This is my first year watching Gold Rush Pre-Oscar show and I must say……this is my last year. Unfortunately, the hotel where I’m staying does not have E!. This coverage is terrible!!! I hate the question and answer sections and there is no one interviewing the stars on the red carpet. Stick to reporting the news CNN, entertainment is not your area of expertise!!!

Caitlin Z		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET Kate Winslet and Heath Ledger were both fantastic!!!

kavya		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET SlumDog Millionaire Rocks

brett		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET go Milk!!!

Gangsta		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET Heath Ledger for the win!!!

Vivek		February 22nd, 2009 7:55 pm ET The Dark Knight should win, but it’s definitely gonna be Slumdog Millionaire that wins ‘em!

Manan		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET Anil Kapoor looks handsome !!

NILAY		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET SLUMDOG WILL WIN AND TAKE IT HOME

Lucy		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET Please make the interviews in the corner larger - what’s the point, those are the GETS and they are so small…

Hosea Jones		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET I hope the Actors support the firing of the Editors of the Washinton Post for the Racist cartoon.

Shawn		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET There are millions of people wondering if they will be able to find a job and feed their families, and here we are showcasing the very root of our downfall, excess!

Noah K.		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET Freida Pinto looks HOT!!

Ashish		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET Slumdog is hands down AWESOME! Jai Ho!

MohanKavi		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET Danny boyle is great director and should get OSCAR for Slumdog Millionaire.

simran		February 22nd, 2009 7:56 pm ET The Oscar Awards are amazing. I wonder if Slum dog Millionaire will win..??

berginroy		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Hope A.R.Rahman win both Original Score and Song !!!

Kandan		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Its a proud moment for bollywood meeting hollywood!

Banana		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Gina Lolabridgada looks fabulous. Class as its best. Talk about aging in glory and finness!

NILAY		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET SLUMDOG = WIN

cooper		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET cooper the dog for slumdog millionaire!!

Mayank		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Slumdog will be the winner

Derek D		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET How did the mediocre reviewed film The Reader beat out the highly praised films like The Dark Knight and The Wrestler.

Eric		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET The Dark Knight really should have been nominated. As a movie buff, it was the best picture of the year, mainstream or not.

Shia		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Angelina Jolie you are not god’s gift to the world stop acting like it.

Varun		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Slumdog all the way!!!

cooper		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET woof! woof! for Brad Pitt!

Erin Minuk		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET GO KATE WINSLET!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Jay		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Why focus on the clothes so much

Krishna		February 22nd, 2009 7:57 pm ET Slumdog is the best movie!

SUJAY		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Heath Ledger deserves the gold

Nirmal		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Slumdog Rocks!

Dr. Tran		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET BEST PICTURE GOES TO BOLT

ravi godhwani		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET i love jamal meharali!!!

Drashti		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Slumdog was adorable, but will it win the Oscars?

Arun		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Go for Anil Kapur

Clifford Elliot		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Heath Ledger deserves to win!

Vidya		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Hi Brooke, Kate Winslet looks elegant and sophisticated. She should win.

Matty		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET I have been waiting all year for this! YES!

NILAY		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET SLUMDOG WIN

cooper		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET woof! woof! woof! go brad Pitt!

Biren		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Slumdogmillionare should win this award for best pics

Courtney		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Benjamin Button should win the Oscar for Best Picture!!!!

Aakash		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET GO SLUMDOG!!!!!!! WIN IT FOR INDIA!!!!!!!

Dev		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET Frost/Nixon all the way!

Alexander		February 22nd, 2009 7:58 pm ET i think Robert Downey Jr. deserves best supporting actor!

Samy		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Bejamin Button must win.

Linda		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET The term “working it” is getting very very old—could you please find some other adjectives?

naveen		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Answer to win million is…is…slumdog

Noah K.		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET great coverage…everyone looks amazing!!

Crystal		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Heath should win the Oscar!!!!

Gurpreet		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET anjelina jolie hair doesn’t look good !!!!!!!!!!

Akash		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Benjamin Button ROCKS with SLUMDOG millionaire

Ashim		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET its great to see children from slum of mumbai walking red carpet–they are the real winner of this show!!

DIDER		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET SLUMDOG UNCOVERED THE DARKER SIDE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES….

Johnny		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Freida Pinto is really working out her dress, I think it is purely dazzling

jordan		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET I HOPE HEATH LEDGER GETS AN AWARD!!

kathryn		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Please stop zooming in on Lisa Rinna’s fake lips and cheek implants…they are truly hideous when seen up close and personal.

Evan		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET If “Slumdog Millionaire” wins Best Picture, the AMPAS will anoint yet another film with supremely lazy writing as “great” when it’s not. Perhaps the Academy’s love with mediocrity has something to do with declining ratings?

Doug		February 22nd, 2009 7:59 pm ET Private Ryan still deserves the Oscar!!!

Ashish Ojha		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET all the best for Slumdog

Ankush		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE must win!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie West		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET DO NOT LIKE THE PICTURE IN PICTURE FORMAT FULL SCREEN OF THE ACTORS and ACTRESSES would be much nicer. You could switch back and forth to the commentator of have the commentator in a SMALL picture and picture!!!

MALINI		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire is the best picture of 2009 oscars

Allen		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET AJ - This is exactly what America needs? You’re out of your mind.

Balaji		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET A R Rahman is going to be the musical winner tonight!

Aditi		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET Go for Hanna montana my favorite

SLM DG N 1 FAN		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET woot woot go go go go go SLUMM DOGGG

Jay		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET Why focus so much on the clothes

Aditi		February 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm ET If slumdog wins it will be a tribute to Bollywood-past-present and future!!

Ankush		February 22nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET MARISA T- looks stunning as always …

Andy		February 22nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET Mickey Rourke should win best actor

Risa		February 22nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET vannessa hudgens dress.. overkill on the poofy

Chegooru		February 22nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET “JAI HO” Slumdog

Raheel & Shani		February 22nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET Slumdog is the best movie EVA!!!

Salil		February 22nd, 2009 8:01 pm ET Rahman will take home a couple of awards.

Rajesh		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET I loved Anil Kapoor hosting the Oscar Trivia! I hope Slumdog Millionaire wins all 10 Oscars!

Hina		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET slumdog millionaire, possibly the best movie EVER, that i haven’t seen yet

Aakash		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET ANIL KAPOOR ROCKS!!!!!!!! HOPE SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE WILL BE THE VICTOR IN TONIGHT’S AWARDS!!!!!!

anvesh		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE if for all.

Noah K.		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET u suck….my dad says so

Aditi		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET I liked Miley Cyrus dress, looks fabulous.

Samrat		February 22nd, 2009 8:02 pm ET SLUMDOG should be TOP DOG… TODAY

Zachary Stanton-Savitz		February 22nd, 2009 8:03 pm ET WALL-E should have gotten nominated for Best Picture

Raj		February 22nd, 2009 8:03 pm ET A R Rahman is all set to grab the Oscar

Pooja		February 22nd, 2009 8:03 pm ET I really hope that SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE wins; it is amazing!

Dude		February 22nd, 2009 8:04 pm ET Heath Leadger should be nominated

Samrat		February 22nd, 2009 8:04 pm ET Angelina is not looking as good as I expected.

Anshu		February 22nd, 2009 8:04 pm ET Pinto’s dress is fabulus.

fakecoolm@n1		February 22nd, 2009 8:04 pm ET Wassup. I love Slumdog Millionare and Ledger

guugaroon		February 22nd, 2009 8:04 pm ET if I never hear the words “Red Carpet” again I would die a happy man. How many times can you say red carpet in a minute?

Kalyani Trivedi		February 22nd, 2009 8:05 pm ET Rooting for Slumdog Millionaire…!! Best Film. Gorgeous and talented Kate Winslet…Best Actress.

Rita		February 22nd, 2009 8:05 pm ET slumdog millionaire cast has added an extra zest to the oscar ceremony. hope they get the award.

kamal		February 22nd, 2009 8:05 pm ET Slumdog will win! Jai Ho Tingna Tingna Tingna!!

Samrat		February 22nd, 2009 8:05 pm ET I am excited for SLUMDOG…GO SLUMDOG…

jeetu		February 22nd, 2009 8:06 pm ET “AND THE AWARD GOES TO SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE”

underdog		February 22nd, 2009 8:07 pm ET slumdog rocks!

ANKUSH		February 22nd, 2009 8:07 pm ET GO INDIA GO… GO BOLLYWOOD

Ness		February 22nd, 2009 8:07 pm ET Frieda Rocks!!! Dazzling in blue. A true lovely face.

ANKUSH		February 22nd, 2009 8:08 pm ET I LOVE YOU SHRUTI….

chandana		February 22nd, 2009 8:08 pm ET slumdog is a great movie. anil kapoor is the best.

ANKUSH		February 22nd, 2009 8:09 pm ET WORLD PEACE !!!!

Arun		February 22nd, 2009 8:10 pm ET Anything super extreme life situation, like the one shown in slum dog, would be something very intersting to see grabbing oscar. I hope this will improve the life for people living in slums all over world.

clara		February 22nd, 2009 8:11 pm ET i LOVE slumdog millionaire, i hope it wins!!!!!!!!!!!

ANKUSH		February 22nd, 2009 8:11 pm ET HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW BARRYMORE… Are you also there… at Gold Rush… Did not see you yet…

ANKUSH		February 22nd, 2009 8:12 pm ET Shruti - I am blessed to have you in my life. I LOVE YOU …

fakecoolm@n1		February 22nd, 2009 8:14 pm ET Go Danny Boyle!\Wassup, Wassup/

Aditi		February 22nd, 2009 8:15 pm ET gabriela is beautiful

fakecoolm@n1		February 22nd, 2009 8:15 pm ET miley cirus,ugly dress

Richard		February 22nd, 2009 8:16 pm ET slumdog millioniare is the best movie.this movie should get the oscar.

Julia		February 22nd, 2009 8:19 pm ET I love Angelina Jolie!!! She should win everything she is nominated for!!!!!!!Julia

Ananymous		February 22nd, 2009 8:21 pm ET Is Miley Cyrus going to a wedding? HORRIBLE dress!

Shae		February 22nd, 2009 8:22 pm ET I love Penelope’s gown!

Ananymous		February 22nd, 2009 8:23 pm ET Anne Hathaway is absolutely GOR-GEOUS!!! Completely mature.

Ananymous		February 22nd, 2009 8:25 pm ET Kate Winslet is SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOO PERFECT FOR WORDS!!!

ZUbaria		February 22nd, 2009 8:27 pm ET SLUMDOG MILLIANAIREeee the best movieee ever this movie should get oscar.. and i want angelina julie to win for actress nominee..

PCE		February 22nd, 2009 8:28 pm ET SLUMDOG MILLIONARE ALL THE WAAAY MAN! Seriously! There is no other competition.

jeff		February 22nd, 2009 8:36 pm ET Who care’s? The economy is in the tank…war has been raging for 8 years, these stars are so out of touch with the rest of us…why glorify them? What skills do they really possess? So they can prance around on a big screen for 2 hours…can they handle being sent away from friends and family for a year at a time, bullets passing by their heads, friends dying in their arms…..get a grip!

Jo		February 22nd, 2009 8:36 pm ET Freida is the new dream-girl of Bollywood and Hollywood!! It’s high time the two legendary places merge!

Roxanne - Ventura, CA		February 22nd, 2009 8:39 pm ET The opening was GREAT!!

Julie B.		February 22nd, 2009 8:41 pm ET Who knew Anne was such a great singer! I’m glad she got included in the opening act. She has such a diverse talent, and is definitely especially beautiful tonight!

Bhagnari		February 22nd, 2009 8:48 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire for Best Picture!!!!!

Julie B.		February 22nd, 2009 8:53 pm ET That was a wonderful acceptance speech by Penelope Cruz. She deserved it!

Cindi Jo		February 22nd, 2009 8:58 pm ET Hathaway fantastic in opening act!

Cindi Jo		February 22nd, 2009 9:02 pm ET Wolf whistles Dustin Lance Black from this veteran! Thanks for saying what needs to be said!!!!!!!!!!

Jem		February 22nd, 2009 9:09 pm ET Frieda ROCKS! The power of a smile can move mountains. Go Slumdog Millionaire!!

JV		February 22nd, 2009 9:15 pm ET Frieda looks like a dazzling sapphire dream in that enchanting blue dress. A beauty with the smile of a million dollars.

Bethany		February 22nd, 2009 9:18 pm ET I have to say I have never posted a comment anywhere but I felt I had too on this. I have watched the awards for a whole lot of years and I am close to an hour into it, and never have I been more entertained, and laughed so much. This show is being presented with the best of class..and the best of entertainment…someone got it verrrrry right this year…and keep them on contract for next year… WTG….and thank you.

Rohit		February 22nd, 2009 9:24 pm ET And ther oscar goes to “Slumdog Millionaire”

Julie B.		February 22nd, 2009 9:30 pm ET Jacque, can you please tell us what happens during the commercials? Thanks!

Reed		February 22nd, 2009 9:32 pm ET Twilight should win best picture

Reed		February 22nd, 2009 9:35 pm ET YAAAAAAA W-alle

Randy S		February 22nd, 2009 9:50 pm ET So…when Jennifer Aniston is on stage, the producer of “The Oscars” felt it neccesary to repeatedly cut to a camera focused on Angelina Jolie. How juvenile. How tabloid. I thought this was supposed to be a classy production.

Linda Baker		February 22nd, 2009 9:50 pm ET Had to laugh out loud when I saw Ben Stiller dressed up as Joaquin Phoenix. FUNNY!

mpburden16@hotmail.com		February 22nd, 2009 9:52 pm ET Come on–where are the “Suprises?’” This is a very boring show so far.

Nancy		February 22nd, 2009 9:53 pm ET Oh please, NO MORE musical numbers!!!!

Cindi Jo		February 22nd, 2009 9:54 pm ET Musical number with Beyonce is superb!

Marty		February 22nd, 2009 9:59 pm ET When the Oscars will start because this is a JOKE!

Kim		February 22nd, 2009 10:02 pm ET Sarah Jessica Parker looks like Glenda the Good Witch to me tonight.

Marty		February 22nd, 2009 10:06 pm ET The new Producers have ruined years of class and tradition! And where in the world is the Host?! Doesn’t he suppose to HOST?! The stage is pathetic. The music is not for the occasion. This is more like MTV show. Someone have to resign NOW!

I		February 22nd, 2009 10:08 pm ET Another bad show. The movies & the (oscar) show continue to need improvement. If you were trying to attract a younger audience I don’t think it happened. Heath Ledger was the most attracting act in this years selection.

Kelly		February 22nd, 2009 10:10 pm ET Love the blog. Where’s the comment on the musical number! It was great!

Rose Furman		February 22nd, 2009 10:13 pm ET Why did Beyonce even bother showing up for rehearsal when all she did was lip sync!!?!?

Nitin Gautam		February 22nd, 2009 10:14 pm ET "Slumdog Millionaire" Jai Ho!!!

Anna		February 22nd, 2009 10:15 pm ET Ben Stiller: Hilarious! That was great! Hahaha! XD Heath Ledger absolutely deserved his award. I’m sure nobody doubted his win. God bless him and Matilda. Go Rourke, best actor!

Jessica		February 22nd, 2009 10:17 pm ET Where is Jack Nicholson?? He is always in the front row and I haven’t seen him yet.

Lou Jaffe		February 22nd, 2009 10:18 pm ET Oscars should not be given to dead actors and or people who use drugs..giving oscars to them is Glorifying drug use…!!! Life is too beatufiful for these people to trash it…! Give the award to someone who really appreciate life..!! what a loser…!

Marty		February 22nd, 2009 10:19 pm ET How.Many.Bloody.Commercials!

force		February 22nd, 2009 10:21 pm ET what was the song that was playing during the documentaries film?

Sunny		February 22nd, 2009 10:22 pm ET Freida’s beauty is a dazzling reflection that beauty comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. Celebrating the inner-spirit which makes true beauty. Go Frieda!

Ben Smith		February 22nd, 2009 10:22 pm ET These commercial breaks are killing me. I think there was even one where we didn’t even get to see an award in between commercials! The show is fabulous, but the frequency and length of the commercials may have me turning off the TV and finding out who won best picture when I wake up tomorrow.

Nik		February 22nd, 2009 10:28 pm ET Heath Ledger only won because he passed away. His performance as ‘Joker’ was average at best- it is a character that requires no acting skills. Any average actor could have done what he did. It was a shame that the other nominees in that category were not even considered (as Heath’s win was pretty much determined when he died). Heath is a great actor, but he DID NOT deserve an Oscar for this movie and role. Those who feel he did an ‘amazing job’ are just morons! Sorry! Tellin’ it like it is dudes and dudettes.

Viraj Patel		February 22nd, 2009 10:29 pm ET Slumdog Millionaire was a good movie, no doubt, but it definitely did not show both sides of India. All it portrayed was the poverty. All this movie did was fuel the ignorance that lives in the minds of most Americans. India is not full of poor people, and is not a place that is regressing. India is making significant progress and its cities are quite a sight. It should not be looked at as a place where most people live in shacks or heaps of garbage, the standard of living is improving. For an Indian in India, watching Slumdog Millionaire must have felt horrible. It would be like the rest of the world watching a movie about cowboys and assuming that that is what the United States is like, no wonder is was rejected by the majority of Indian nationals. Although the Director made a good movie, he in NO way, depicted the current state of the MAJORITY of Indians; when a country has 1 billion + people (3x the population of the US and about 1/2 the land), there are bound to be a greater number of poor people in a more condensed location. India has its share of problems but there are plenty of good things about it as well that were not depicted in Slumdog Millionaire.

Rose Furman		February 22nd, 2009 10:35 pm ET I’m moving with the cheese and bowing to change…overall, I loved the new format of The Oscars. Hugh Jackman is BEYOND talented and has been very enjoyable to watch..aka..HOT! The stage was beautiful!! The production…lively! Keeping presenters on stage to present several awards cut down on transition time…nice that they used this time for other points of entertainment.

Nitin Gautam		February 22nd, 2009 10:36 pm ET "Slumdog Millionaire" did it again and has put Bollywood on global map

Nitin Gautam		February 22nd, 2009 10:39 pm ET “Small Pinki” and “The Final Inch” pictuarised in INDIA, nominated for best documentary film. hehehe … And award goes to “Small Pinki”

Saph		February 22nd, 2009 10:47 pm ET Angelina and Freida look MAGICAL tonight!!!

Kriss, Washington DC		February 22nd, 2009 10:48 pm ET To Jeff (8:36 post), please take your own advice and ‘get a grip.’ And…hmmmm…you’re watching this ’self-agrandizing, no-skills’ program … why? I don’t know about anyone else, but I NEED a break from the war and the economy and not being able to afford clothes and food and losing most of my hours at work. Jeff, I sure hope you can afford all of those things because that makes you luckier than most.

John		February 22nd, 2009 11:00 pm ET I go for Slum dog Millionaire , because it’s different kind of story with reality.

Rahul Rathour		February 22nd, 2009 11:07 pm ET JAI HO………………………………….. jai ho…… got OSCAR

Nina		February 22nd, 2009 11:08 pm ET Congratulations to AR Rahman on his wins tonight !!! Bollywood has been a magical secret of many in terms of music, beauty and style. Now the secret is out!

Rahul Rathour		February 22nd, 2009 11:09 pm ET congratulation!!!!!!!!! A.R. Rehman

Maria		February 22nd, 2009 11:11 pm ET Anyone see Jack Nicholson??

Jim Smith		February 22nd, 2009 11:20 pm ET What was up with the tribute thing to those who died??? Enough with the fancy camera work, let us see the names of the people and what they did for crying out loud. The freaking script was so small I had to get on my knees in front of the tv. Awful.

Alex		February 22nd, 2009 11:23 pm ET Whoever was in charge of the In Memoriam needs a kick in the pants. Half the names you couldn’t read because the camera kept moving, distracting from the honours. And I felt seasick afterwards. Where was Patrick McGoohan???

Christina S		February 22nd, 2009 11:25 pm ET Seriously, great up-to-the-minute reporting. I bet you are star-struck and I wish I could experience it myself. Keep it up, I wish I could be with there with you!

Nina		February 22nd, 2009 11:59 pm ET Freida looked like a magical princess presenting tonight. FREIDA ROCKS!!!

Nina		February 23rd, 2009 12:04 am ET Congratulations to the Slumdog Millionaire team!!: Danny Boyle, Dev, Freida, Kids, Anil, AR Rahman and the whole gang!! HOPE AND LOVE TRANSCENDS ALL BOUNDARIES

Anusha		February 23rd, 2009 12:14 am ET SLUMDOG ALL THE WAY.. LOve freidaz dress lovely colour lovely selves.

Mike		February 23rd, 2009 12:16 am ET Slumdog should not have won best picture or best director, please. The lack of noms/wins for the Dark Knight only solidifies the pretentious genre bias of the academy and will turn off more people to accepting their judgments as legitimate. Also, did I miss something or was Heath Ledger not in the ‘people who died this year’ montage?

Carmen		February 23rd, 2009 12:16 am ET I saw Slumdog Millionaire in the beginning of December, 2008 ! I win to see it before it was rated or nominated ! I came home so happy and recommended it everyone ! I have seen it 3 times since then and downlowd the music too. (The songs get me moving and smiling at work) Congratulations to DEV, Frieda, the kids, Danny, and all the people in India in the movie. This was a great movie. I am so happy that it got so many awards tonight !

kaushik		February 23rd, 2009 12:38 am ET Hi, I think the victory of Slumdog hasnt gone well with the writer of this blog…. trying searchying for these words - ‘Slumdog’ and ‘Rahman’ you will not find anything excdept user comments…. Cheers! K

Jose		February 23rd, 2009 12:48 am ET Glorious Beauty: Angelina Jolie Best Smile: Frieda Pinto Best Dress: Halle Berry….. heck.. all of em.

Rose		February 23rd, 2009 12:53 am ET CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE TEAM!!! FRIEDA & DEV ROCK!! DANNY BOYLE ROCKS!! THE SM TEAM ROCKS!! OUR EARTH ROCKS!! Love Love Love makes the world go around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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