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[11/17/08 - 10:54 AM] Michael Giacchino to Conduct Orchestra at the "81st Annual Academy Awards,(R)" Airing Sunday, February 22, 2009, on the ABC Television Network In 2005 Giacchino won an Emmy(R) for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for ABC's hit drama "Lost." |
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MICHAEL GIACCHINO TO CONDUCT ORCHESTRA AT THE "81ST ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS,�" AIRING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009, ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
Michael Giacchino will serve as the musical director for the 81st Academy Awards� telecast, producer Laurence Mark and executive producer Bill Condon announced today. Though Giacchino has composed music and conducted orchestras for both film and television, this will be his first time with the baton for the Oscar telecast and for a live broadcast.
"Michael is an extraordinarily talented and versatile musical artist," said Mark and Condon in a joint statement. "We couldn't be happier that he is game to come onboard."
Last year Giacchino received an Academy Award nomination for Music � Original Score for his work on the animated film "Ratatouille." His film credits also include "Speed Racer," "Mission: Impossible III," "The Family Stone" and "The Incredibles." He has also composed and conducted the scores for the upcoming "Star Trek," "Land of the Lost" and Pixar's "Up." In 2005 Giacchino won an Emmy� for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for ABC's hit drama "Lost." His credits also include work on the popular ABC series "Alias" and several interactive games, including titles in the "Medal of Honor" series.
The 81st Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 5:30 a.m., PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center�, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
About the Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards � in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners � the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.
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[08/05/25 - 08:30 AM] Acorn TV and ZDF Greenlight Fourth Season of Gritty Crime Drama, "The Chelsea Detective" Season 4, consisting of four feature-length episodes, will premiere on Acorn TV in 2026.
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[08/05/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "My Life With the Walter Boys" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix Hoping for a fresh start in Silver Falls, Jackie discovers second chances aren't guaranteed when unresolved feelings and small-town tensions resurface.
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[08/05/25 - 07:03 AM] Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer for Third Season of Gripping Sci-Fi Drama "Invasion" The 10-episode third season will make its global return on Friday, August 22 on Apple TV+ with one episode, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through October 24.
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[08/05/25 - 07:01 AM] Video: "Jay Kelly" - Official Teaser - Netflix The film - starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup - is in select theaters November 14 and on Netflix December 5.
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[08/05/25 - 07:01 AM] Bring Home Big Laughs and Heart! The Box Office Smash Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" Debuts on Disney+ Sept. 3! Share this out-of-this-world comedy with your 'ohana anytime, anywhere, and enjoy an unforgettable adventure wrapped in chaos, charm, and cuteness.
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[08/05/25 - 06:49 AM] ABC News Studios and Rock'n Robin Productions Announce "Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm with Robin Roberts" The special from ABC News Studios and Rock'n Robin Productions airs Friday, August 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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[08/05/25 - 06:24 AM] FOX One Announces August 21 Launch Date and Pricing The company's new wholly-owned direct to consumer streaming service will launch on August 21 for $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually.
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[08/05/25 - 06:16 AM] Roku Launches Howdy, an Ad-Free Subscription Video Service Offering Award-Winning Entertainment at $2.99 Per Month Howdy offers subscribers unlimited access to a growing library of the stories viewers love, featuring thousands of titles and nearly 10,000 hours of entertainment from its inaugural partners, Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.
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[08/05/25 - 06:01 AM] Global Film Icons Shu Qi and Sinje Lee's Revenge Thriller Series "The Resurrected" Premieres October 9 Set in the aftermath of a high-stakes fraud and kidnapping case, the series follows two mothers who defy fate by resurrecting its notorious scam kingpin sentenced to death - embarking on a harrowing journey of vengeance, redemption, and the darkest corners of human nature.
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[08/04/25 - 01:58 PM] Video: "Shipwreck Hunters Australia" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Streaming August 27 on Disney+ The team is diving into six epic new missions along Western Australia's ruggedly beautiful "Treasure Coast."
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[08/04/25 - 12:52 PM] "King & Conqueror" Commands Key Licensing Deals in Global Markets The epic historical drama starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has been licensed to Prime Video in the United States.
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[08/04/25 - 11:35 AM] FOX Nation Greenlights Two New Seasons of "God. Family. Football." Season three will premiere on Thursday, August 7, with eight new episodes airing weekly and season four will follow come fall 2026.
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[08/04/25 - 11:00 AM] Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu's New Unscripted Series "Are You My First?" All 10 episodes drop Monday, August 18 with the premiere also broadcast on ABC that night following an all-new episode of
"Bachelor in Paradise."
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[08/04/25 - 10:03 AM] "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan" Premieres Tuesday, August 12 at 8/7c on FOX The special will highlight interviews from Sylvester Stallone, Vince McMahon, Mick Foley, Bill Goldberg, Jimmy Hart and Mark Henry with additional interviews from WWE Superstars including Alexa Bliss, Jacob Fatu and Charlotte Flair.
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[08/04/25 - 10:00 AM] Video: All-New Trailer and Poster for "Electric Bloom" Revealed Ahead of Disney+ Debut on Sept. 17 The first 13 episodes of the music-driven comedy series will stream September 17 on Disney+, with the remaining episodes hitting Disney+ on October 15.
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