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Quincy Jones Receives Posthumous Oscar, and Daughter Gives His Speech

At the Governors Awards, Rashida Jones spoke on behalf of her father, who died earlier this month at the age of 91.

By Kyle Buchanan

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Conan O’Brien Named Next Host of the Oscars

Mr. O’Brien, the former late-night host, will take over from Jimmy Kimmel, who served as M.C. for the last two Oscar ceremonies, organizers said on Friday.

By Brooks Barnes

Academy Awards (Oscars) Actors and Actresses Cannes International Film Festival Content Type: Personal Profile Gladiator II (Movie) Movies Phoenix, Joaquin Rossellini, Roberto Scott, Ridley Washington, Denzel

Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix

The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.

By Kyle Buchanan

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Teri Garr’s Life in Pictures

Garr, who could easily command attention onscreen with her expressive eyes, later became known as a spokeswoman for multiple sclerosis research.

By The New York Times