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Sights and Sounds from the Oscar Red Carpet

Video journalist Josh Miller brings you these sights and sounds from the 82nd Annual Academy Awards arrivals...

Tight Security At The Oscars

By Jillian Leff The plastic was lifted and security was tightened this Sunday at the Kodak Theatre for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. Officers lined the bottom of the parking garage by the theatre to check everyone who was carpet bound.

JC Spink And Taking Risks in Hollywood

By Brett Connolly When you having nothing to lose it is very easy to be extremely brave. This is the advice of a successful Hollywood producer with blockbuster movies to his credit. But the road to success for JC Spink was not easy and first required a mental shift.

Daphne Valerius Uses Hollywood To Prove That Black Is Beautiful

By Justine Frostad Daphne Valerius has always dreamed big. As a little girl in Brooklyn, New York Valerius hoped to be a back-up dancer for Janet Jackson or a Fly Girl on the hit television show "In Living Color."

The Man Behind The Microphone

By Johnny Russo You hear his voice all the time. You hear his voice on television commercials, television spots and movie trailers. George Del Hoyo is a voice-over specialist.

Pam Abdy is a Ringmaster of Films

By Melissa Unger Pam Abdy knows how to run a circus. It is not one with lions, tigers and bears, but one with directors, writers and actors. The production executive says "being a ringmaster isn't easy."

Mom Wants Only One Thing For Oscar-nominated Lee Daniels

By Valencia Wicker None of the lights and cameras matters to Lee Daniels' mom. She just wants her director son to be happy.

Cheryl Cecchetto's Party Planning Is Oscar Worthy

By Justine Frostad Cheryl Cecchetto is one name that is always on the list. When the last of the Academy Awards are given out and the red carpet is rolled up, the star-studded Governors Ball begins. The celebrities who attend the event change over time, but Cecchetto is a staple of the event.

Nolan North Is Not Your Average Voice In Hollywood

By Melissa Unger If you go to see the newly released Hollywood film "The Wolfman," you will be hearing Nolan North. He is the one doing the wolf sounds. Chances are you have heard him a lot. North does some of the most famous voice overs in Hollywood and for video games.

A Creative Genius Brings the Oscars to Life

By Johnny Russo It all begins with a quarter inch. Drawings on a piece of paper start the process of constructing the set for the biggest award show on the planet. Long time set designer Joe Celli begins this famous process every October.

Matt Corrigan's Special Effects Range from 3D Dogs to Fake Babies

By Melissa Unger If you need a fake baby or a severed head, then Matt Corrigan is your man. Corrigan is a practical special effects artist whose credits include such films as "Shutter Island" and "I Am Legend."

Wolfgang Puck Calls It Good Old Comfort Food

By Valencia Wicker The red carpet will be full of glitz and glam on Oscar night. And the after party is no different! Celebrity food guru Wolfgang Puck wraps up the night with scrumptious food to die for.

Claudia Cagan Is One Of Hollywood's Most Powerful

By Jillian Leff In the heart of Los Angeles is the "it" channel for entertainment, E! News networks. And in the middle of it all is one of the industry's most powerful women. Senior Segment Producer Claudia Cagan is in charge at E! News and Daily 10.

"Entertainment Tonight" Producer is Awake Before the Sun Rises

By Johnny Russo At 3:15 in the morning most people are still sleeping, but for Bonnie Tiegel her day is just beginning.

Producer Mark Morgan's "Twilight" Persistence Put Him on the Map

By Brett Connolly Deep within the Universal Studios lies a bungalow where behind the scenes movie magic happens. Producer Mark Morgan has had some hard work deciding what the next blockbuster will be.

Winkler Says The Academy Awards Are Different This Year

By Brett Connolly The television industry has been taking an economic hit. So the creators of the Academy Awards decided to think out of the box to drive up the show's viewers' numbers. They are taking some big chances with the number of nominees and hosts.

CNN Reporter Brooke Anderson Reveals Her Oscar Predictions and Red Carpet Tips

By Jillian Leff Brooke Anderson is a southern belle slowly taking over Los Angeles with her entertainment coverage as the host of "Showbiz Tonight" on CNN. Growing up in Georgia, things were very different than the fast paced Hollywood life she lives now.

Roy Lee Discusses the Key to Producing

By Justine Frostad Film producer Roy Lee is committed to finding unique stories to share with his audience. "I just wanted to get a new lease on life," Lee said about transitioning from a career as a lawyer to a film producer.

Films Rely on Publicists Like Brad LeMack To Make It Big

By Valencia Wicker Oscar night is all about the films. There are the strong lines and outstanding actors. However, public relations is the driving force of film making.

Screenwriter Steven Rogers Reminisces

By Brett Connolly The competitive movie industry is always searching for new talent especially from those scripting new ideas. Steven Rogers has been writing for Hollywood since the mid 1990s.

It's a Dream to Work at DreamWorks

By Jillian Leff As you walk into Dreamworks Animation Studios in Glendale, California it looks more like a resort, than an office. Palm trees and beautiful stone work line the various buildings within the complex.

The Red Carpet Unrolls

By Valencia Wicker Preparation for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards has begun. The red carpet has been laid and dozens of gold-plated Oscar replicas are waiting for the arrival of one of Hollywood's most star-studded events.

The Stars in Hollywood

By Melissa Unger They are stars cemented in time. This is known as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The special sidewalk runs along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles, California.

Justin Timberlake Brings Sexy Back to Harvard

By Tanya De Jesus Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals awarded their Man of the Year award to Justin Timberlake. The Grammy and Emmy award winner received the golden pudding pot during a roast.

Oscar-Nominated Film Director Lee Daniels Discusses Precious

By Valencia Wicker Oscar-nominated film director Lee Daniels sat down in Boston for an interview about the making of his Oscar-worthy film, Precious. Daniels, whose laughter and ease are contagious, entered the room like any other guy.

Jennifer Coolidge Gives Advice To Boston

By Diana Jeong The crowd that packed the Bill Bordy theater got faked out when the lights dimmed and went back on for what they thought was Jennifer Coolidge's entrance. As the audience sat in anticipation, a slideshow appeared showing clips from her most popular movies including "American Pie," "Best in Show," "Legally Blonde," "A Mighty Wind," and "For Your Consideration."

Intergalactic Transfer Students takes you to the next galaxy

By Kayla Harrity Space ships, dancing goats, and aliens... this is not your typical musical. "Intergalactic Transfer Students" is a hip-hopera show that challenges the boundaries of musical theater. A hip-hopera fuses hip-hop and opera together in a musical show with lights and dancing.

'Dear John' Breaks Hearts

By Tori Bergland Sniffles and "awwws" filled the theater of the newly-released film, "Dear John." The movie is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. The director was Lasse Hallstrom ("Chocolat", "Cider House Rules"). It is a tear-jerking love story where two characters have a difficult time giving up the memories of their carefree two-week romance.

Justin Kredible Is More than Magical

By Colette Patnaude --10/18/09 Justin Kredible is much cooler than a magician. His shows are chock full of fun that can incite wonder and laughter from his audience. The crowd consistently reacts with "ooooohs" and "aaaaahs" after seeing his astonishing tricks. And that was true today when he performed at the Sakowich Student Center on the Merrimack College campus in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Jersey Boy's Joe Bwarie hits Boston

By Kayla Harrity -- 10/15/09 Playing a rockstar every night is not as easy at it seems. However, Joseph Leo Bwarie makes it look effortless. Bwarie plays living legend Frankie Valli in the broadway tour of "Jersey Boys." It was a long road to fame for Bwarie.

The Long and Winding Road comes to Boston

By Tiffany Touma -- 10/15/09 The 1960s and 1970s introduced the world to the legendary influences of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, exposed the peaceful heart of the American Hippie, and set our pop culture and our political culture on fire. Maureen McGovern is now 60 years old. The 1960s and 1970s got her out of Ohio and in the direction of a long and winding road.

Local Rising Fashion Designer Showcases Latest Designs

By Justine Frostad -- 10/01/09 Bright, dramatic dresses are Michael De Paulo's specialty and his latest collection certainly reflects that. De Paulo unveiled his new collection Thursday night at The Liberty Hotel as part of Boston Fashion Week.

Five New Fashion Designers in Boston

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 10/05/09 This week the fashion world proved that Boston is a city of many cultures. In honor of Fashion Week, five new and culturally diverse designers took center stage on the runway. The Fashion Group International of Boston introduced Millie Bautista, Nara Paz, Elena Sanders, Eddi Phillips and Pavlina Gilson.

August Wilson's "Fences" Opens the Huntington Theater Season

By Kayla Harrity -- 09/30/09 A fence is normally built to keep people in. But this fence is built to keep a family together. August Wilson's play "Fences" tackles family struggles and segregation. It is set in 1957. Director Kenny Leon introduces us to protagonist Troy Maxson played by John Beasley.

Fashion Hits The Runway in Boston

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 09/29/09 It could have been Paris or New York but it was actually downtown Boston. Tuesday night the city welcomed five fresh faces to fashion. Fashion Group International of Boston hosted a runway show at Macy"s Downtown Crossing store as part of Boston Fashion Week.

Managing Show Business

By Johnny Russo -- 09/24/09 Richard Arlook has breakfast at 8:00am in the morning everyday. It is not just breakfast, but a breakfast meeting. Arlook meets with clients, industry professionals, and anyone who is anyone in Hollywood to discus business...

Maureen Heaton: A Power Force in the Entertainment World

By Johnny Russo -- 9/23/09 Entertainment reporting is more than just dresses and drama. No one knows this better than Maureen Heaton. She is one of the most powerful people in entertainment journalism. Heaton has worked at E! for eleven...

The Emmy Award Winners Talk To The Press

By Jillian Leff -- 09/21/09 Once the stars cleared out, the deadline, or pressroom was the place to be. This room is where reporters gather from all around the world to interview the winners from the night. Highlights from the deadline room included Emmy winner Jon Cryer telling us about how he picked his outfit by ripping a picture from a magazine.

On The Red Carpet At The Primetime Emmy Awards

By Jillian Leff -- 09/21/09 Glamour was out in full force for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre this past Sunday. Watching the stars strut their stuff on the red carpet was unforgettable.

Preparations for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

By Jillian Leff -- 09/19/09 The final touches are being put into place today for the 61st Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards. The area surrounding the Nokia Theatre is buzzing with activity.

Overture CEO Sees The Gold

By Anna Scheer-- 2/20/2009
One may think a successful CEO always wears a suit, but Chris McGurk proved that assumption false. McGurk, casually dressed in denim in the workplace, is the CEO of Overture Films and Anchor Bay Entertainment. With a passion for films, he climbed his way to the head of a company which now has an Oscar nomination.

Celli Designs A Different Kind of Oscars Set

By Christina Barkhorn-- 2/20/2009
He was a BFA Musical Theatre major at Emerson College, but now Joe Celli is the Art Director for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. He has been so successful that lst year he won an Emmy for his Oscars show set design.

Rocky Inspired TGA's Melanie Ramsayer

By Johnny Russo-- 2/20/2009
The movie "Rocky" has won many awards including best picture. But to agent Melanie Ramsayer it was her inspiration. When Ramsayer walked out of the theatre after Rocky Balboa's epic fight with Apollo Creed, she felt like she could conquer the world and at that moment the movie bug bit. Now years later her office bookcase at TGA Agency is filled with movie scripts. They showcase her love for the silver screen.

The Twists and Turns of Writing for Hollywood

By Hermela Aregawi -- 2/19/2009
Flauvia Lindsay is currently a staff writer on the hit television show "CSI." But she has been maneuvering the twists and turns of the entertainment industry for ten years.

Puck Prepares for the Dining Event of the Season

By Cat Oppenhimer -- 2/19/2009
Maybe it was the army of men and women in white coats, maybe it was the vast array of obscure contraptions lining the stainless steel countertops...but upon first glance, the state of the art kitchen of world renowned chef Wolfgang Puck looks more like a NASA scientists' lab.

TGA Agent Nick Collins Has The Passion

By John Russo-- 2/19/2009
Passion.... Not only does agent Nick Collins have passion for the entertainment business, but also when he is signing clients. A native of Reading Massachusetts, Collins moved to Los Angeles with aspirations of working in the entertainment industry. He got his start at a small boutique talent agency. Although it was small, Nick worked closely with actors and fell in love with the agency business.

A Comedian Represents the Comical Side of Hollywood

By Shannon Joy Donahue-- 2/19/2009
A comedian represents the comedians. Publicist Matt Labov could not have asked for a more suitable job in Hollywood. In 1990 Labov graduated from Emerson College as a broadcast journalism major. Little did he know, that publicists and agencies would become his life, and reporting the news would be a thing of the past.

Henry Winkler Is At 40 Years And Counting

By Anna Scheer -- 2/19/2009
Not many entertainers can say they've been in the industry for forty years and counting. But Henry Winkler can. He has lived many roles including actor, producer, director, and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governor. Most of us remember him as the Fonz from "Happy Days," but Winkler has proven to be dynamic throughout the entertainment world.

Asia Takes Over The Governor's Ball

By Christina Barkhorn -- 2/18/2009
The Governor's Ball has gone from an event with just tables, centerpieces and food to a major production taking over two weeks to set up physically. For the past twenty years, Cheryl Cecchetto has produced the Governor's Ball and this year's Asian inspired theme reflects the state of the economy and the future of producing events. The major Asian elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, water, and air bring relief from the stress in these challenging times and financial meltdown.

Host Committee Coordinator Dina Michelle At Work

By John Russo-- 2/18/2009
As members of the academy cast their votes on who should walk away with Oscars, Dina Michelle is solving logistical puzzles. Michelle is the host committee coordinator of the 81st Academy Awards,. That means she coordinates the publicists and talent for the red carpet, backstage area and Governor's ball.

WEBN At The 2009 Oscars

Our entertainment staff is in Hollywood, once again, to cover the Oscars. This year our coverage theme is The Business of Filmmaking. Visit the Entertainment section of our website to get complete coverage.

WEBN At The Emmys

Our entertainment staff is in Hollywood to cover the Emmys. Executive Producer Kim Richards, host Gabi Conti, reporters Maria Brophy and Tucker Goncalo are joined by photographers Tina Densmore, Ross Girard, and Tim Pelletier.

"Inside The Oscars" (2008)

WEBN Entertainment covered the 80th Annual Academy Awards and brings you a look, "Inside The Oscars".

2008 Oscars Voters Segment

WEBN reporter Hallie Anoff talks to Henry Winkler and Sid Ganis.

The Red Carpet Report (Part 1)

WEBN reporter Madiera Ginley breaks down the hours leading to the start of the big show in the first part of our Oscars pre-show coverage.

The Red Carpet Report (Part 2)

WEBN reporter Hallie Anoff tracks the second half of our Oscars pre-show coverage

Writer's Strike Makes for Oscars "Plan B"

As the 80th annual Academy Awards came to a close it was hard to imagine that just under two weeks ago the writer's strike could have painted a very different Oscars. WEBN's Gabi Conti reports in Hollywood on the effect the strike had on the production of the show.

Rain, Bundt Cake and Henry Winkler

It’s just before eight in the morning and it’s raining in Los Angeles. The city is still asleep. Its cars are waiting anxiously in their driveways to fill the empty streets. As our crew drives out of Hollywood and to our location the GPS is blaring “your destination is on the right in 1.3 miles.” In just a few moments WEBN reporter Hallie Anoff, technology manager Jonathan Satriale and I will be in Henry Winkler’s living room for a WEBN exclusive interview.

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